AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUtility Leadership: El Paso Electric named Eli Viamontes its next CEO, effective Nov. 9; Kelly Tomblin will retire after more than six years leading the company. AI Power Crunch: Oracle is weighing trucked-in natural gas to keep its New Mexico Project Jupiter data center on schedule as a delayed pipeline threatens startup plans. Separately, two pipeline explosions in Lea and San Juan counties are under investigation. Energy and Environment: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced in Santa Fe that the agency plans to scrap a Biden-era program requiring oil and gas companies to investigate major methane leaks. A new investigation also warns that declining snowpack, water demand and nearby oil and gas wells threaten the Pecos River. Governor’s Race: Republican Gregg Hull debated alone on KOB after Democrat Deb Haaland cited a prior commitment with farmers and ranchers. Arts: Santa Fe’s international film festival returns Oct. 14–19, with submissions up and Oscar-qualifying short-film programs.
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