AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHurricanes & El Niño: A triple threat—Hurricanes Polo, Nolo and Odalys—has West Coast states, including New Mexico’s region, bracing for heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf as warnings expand. Datacenters & pollution: Environmental advocates accuse datacenter developers of dodging tougher EPA reviews by splitting permits into smaller “minor” filings, including New Mexico’s Project Jupiter. Project Jupiter fallout: Oracle has sent notice invoking “force majeure” to delay rent payments tied to the New Mexico AI data center, with industry analysts warning the power-and-permitting fight is reshaping timelines and financing. Meta in court: A New Mexico jury found Facebook/Meta liable for deceiving users about privacy protections, with penalties now set by a judge after 43M+ violations. PNM smart meters: PNM has begun a statewide smart meter rollout amid billing complaints and heat-driven demand stress. Green chile crunch: New Mexicans are lining up for roasted chile as crop losses and weather pressure threaten a shorter season. Child welfare transition: CYFD reforms face a test as leadership turnover looms under a new administration. Local safety: A Curry County lineman died after being electrocuted while trying to repair a utility pole in floodwater. Domestic violence month: Silver City’s El Refugio is gearing up for October programs tied to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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