AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAlbuquerque City Hall: The City Council approved a new city attorney, Joshua Boone, then overrode Mayor Tim Keller’s veto of an ordinance aimed at tightening how the top legal counsel supports council members. Federal courts & service programs: New Mexico AG Nick Brown joined a coalition settlement blocking the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again, preserving funding for FY 2026-27. Politics in the spotlight: New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District race drew national attention at the RNC midterm convention, with GOP challenger Greg Cunningham pitching crime and border security against Rep. Gabe Vasquez. Housing: Homewise opened its 72-unit, all-electric townhome community Sombra del Oeste in southwest Albuquerque, targeting lower costs amid the state’s housing crunch. Road safety: Albuquerque approved an amendment to its Complete Streets ordinance requiring “quick build” safety treatments during routine street work. Environment & land use: New Mexico environmental groups held a “people’s public hearing” opposing USDA’s proposed Roadless Rule rollback. Tech & privacy: New Mexico’s Facebook/Meta trial continued with Mark Zuckerberg’s deposition shown to jurors. Wildfire risk: A new study warns faster, more destructive wildfires could permanently shift North American forests.
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