AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoState Identity Clash: New Mexico leaders are pushing back hard after Donald Trump posted maps and memes renaming the state “New America,” with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham saying the name “isn’t up for debate” and Democrats calling it an attack on New Mexico’s history and culture. Territory Talk Escalates: Trump also shared a separate AI-style map showing the U.S. flag over much of North America, including Canada, Greenland and Mexico, drawing fresh backlash. Local Economy & Culture: Ruidoso Downs says its major horse races will move to Texas in 2027, worrying New Mexico fans and businesses about losing a long-running tradition. Energy & Infrastructure: Energy Transfer delayed its New Mexico Green Chile pipeline project to Feb. 2027, citing regulatory and land-rights issues tied to Project Jupiter fuel plans. Water Policy: Environmental groups urged action as Colorado River cutback plans loom, calling for more predictable reductions and deeper tribal involvement. Public Health: A new analysis finds alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. have doubled since 1990. Sports (NM angle): SMU vs. Florida State closes Week 1 Monday night, with New Mexico’s own college football spotlight also tied to broader regional matchups.
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