AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Centers & Jobs: New Mexico approved a $3.06M grant to train 95 workers for Project Jupiter’s hyperscale data center in Santa Teresa, with construction underway and initial operations targeted for Q4 2026. Local Accountability: Doña Ana County residents are pushing back as Project Jupiter is said to be out of compliance, with critics citing missed job reports and pending environmental assessments tied to the project’s incentive package. PFAS Regulation Fight: NFIB and small manufacturers sued New Mexico over a new PFAS labeling rule, arguing it creates a heavy compliance burden without improving consumer safety. Agriculture Workforce: The American Business Immigration Coalition Agricultural Council backed the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, aiming to modernize H-2A visa access and stabilize farm labor. Energy/Travel: Gas prices continue to ease in parts of the state, while Route 66 tourism and EV charging are getting a boost from Independence Day travel coverage. Public Health & Food: New World screwworm remains a major animal-health concern, with leaders stressing it’s not a direct threat to food safety.
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