AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYouth Mental Health & Courts: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567M into a children’s mental health fund, calling Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp a “public nuisance” and directing changes like deleting accounts under 13 and limiting minors’ push notifications. Colorado River Water Stress: Lake Powell hit a record low (3,519.91 feet), just weeks after Lake Mead’s historic low, raising alarms for hydropower and water supplies across the Southwest. Rural Behavioral Health Funding: NM approved $40M to rebuild rural behavioral health services via regional plans, with more approvals expected later this year. Education & Child Care Capacity: Albuquerque Public Schools opened its first early childhood center at the former Duranes Elementary site, targeting up to 240 pre-K/special pre-K students. Transportation & Permitting: NMDOT renamed its I-25 “Texas U-Turn” advanced U-turns to “Q-Turn,” while a Barcelona Road closure supports storm-drain work near Yuma. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reported the week’s lowest regular gas in Torrance County at $3.77 and E85 as low as $3.29 in San Juan County. Legal & Professional Services: Lea County listed 46 active lawyer licenses as of July, reflecting ongoing demand for legal services.
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