AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEpstein Files Fight: New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued the U.S. Department of Justice and acting AG Todd Blanche, alleging “stonewalling” over unredacted records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch probe, with the state saying the missing documents are crucial to identifying victims, witnesses, and possible co-conspirators. Local Governance: Chaves County commissioners scheduled public hearings on a proposed Local Option Gross Receipts Tax for the Nov. 3 ballot, aiming to address concerns from small businesses about timing and process. Public Safety & Health: New Mexico’s statewide gas average rose to $4.06 a gallon, while a new study ranked New Mexico among the top states for smartphone safety for kids. Culture & Community: The Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico fundraiser Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament returns in Roswell to support youth mentoring. Environment & Agriculture: New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings for livestock owners to watch for cases. Tech & Sovereignty: An activist is pushing a Navajo Nation resolution to ban data centers, arguing the expansion targets tribal lands as commodities.
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