AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRio Grande Water Deal: The U.S. Supreme Court approved a settlement to rein in groundwater pumping along the Rio Grande, with New Mexico, Texas and Colorado agreeing to cut pumping and retire some irrigated water rights to stabilize deliveries. Housing & Homelessness: A Legislative Finance Committee report says homelessness in New Mexico has risen—especially in Albuquerque/Bernalillo—despite hundreds of millions spent, with many renters still cost-burdened. Uranium Mining Watch: Energy Fuels filed a finalized plan to mine uranium near Mount Taylor, including pumping and treating water and discharging it into the Rio San Jose, drawing renewed concern from advocates. Construction Impacts: Albuquerque crews will close Paseo del Norte near Unser for rock blasting and storm-drain work, with detours posted for drivers. Party Governance: A New Mexico court ordered removal of Republican Party of New Mexico chair Amy Barela, a major win for Duke Rodriguez and grassroots plaintiffs. Workforce/Tech: SEMI and NSF expanded a U.S. microelectronics talent initiative, aiming to grow the pipeline for New Mexico-relevant advanced manufacturing skills.
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