AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Crisis & Fire Risk: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions, citing 366 wildfires in the first four months of 2026—about double last year—and urged water limits and fireworks bans while launching a new drought portal and a long-term water dashboard. Energy & Federal Lands: The Interior Department’s New Mexico-Texas oil and gas lease sale topped $4 billion in bids, while the Senate confirmed Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as drilling and mining expand. Election 2026: In the June 2 Democratic governor primary, Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman says he’s “peaking at the right time” despite trailing Deb Haaland in fundraising and polls. Legal Fight Over Student Loans: New Mexico’s AG joined a growing coalition suing the U.S. Department of Education over a rule narrowing federal loan access for professional degree programs. Local Public Safety: Roswell city council heard about a punishing stretch for water crews, and Grants police announced DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols for May. Culture & Community: The Public Library of Albuquerque-Bernalillo County kicked off its 2026 Summer Reading Program, and UNM men’s basketball landed Italian forward Federico Grani.
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