AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense & Tech: The Army is nearing a contract award for its Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL), aiming to give U.S. forces a more affordable way to counter drones and missiles without relying only on costly interceptors. Aviation Safety: A May medevac crash near Ruidoso is again tied to U.S. military GPS jamming at White Sands, with investigators saying the aircraft lost GPS moments before hitting terrain. Legal/Policy: The New Mexico Supreme Court approved a skills-based pathway for law graduates to become licensed through supervised work and a skills portfolio, targeting “legal desert” counties. State Politics: Rep. Joanne Ferrary announced her retirement from the New Mexico House after a decade of work on healthcare, working families, and environmental issues. Energy & Grid: As data centers and electrification strain interconnection queues, developers are leaning harder on on-site solar, storage, and distributed energy resources to bridge delays. Agriculture & Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has spread to 17 states, including New Mexico, even where the recalled cartons weren’t distributed. Tribal & Data Centers: A Navajo Nation community push is underway to block data centers, arguing the expansion targets tribal lands as commodities. Water/Infrastructure: Raton commissioners approved water and sewer rate changes and a new municipal budget, citing rising operating costs.
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