AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBLM Leadership Lock-In: The U.S. Senate confirmed Steve Pearce as Bureau of Land Management director in a 46-43 party-line vote, putting a former New Mexico congressman in charge of 245 million acres as the Trump administration pushes harder on energy and development. Water Resilience in Action: Las Vegas, N.M. is moving ahead with the first phase of a new water treatment plant this summer after wildfire damage repeatedly fouled the Rio Gallinas and forced emergency fixes. Rebuilding After Fire: New Mexico broke ground on a reforestation center in Mora County to scale seedling production for post-burn recovery. Housing Pressure: Housing New Mexico says nearly half of renters are cost-burdened, urging lawmakers to cut red tape and speed affordable projects. Tech & Youth Safety: Meta’s child-safety trial looms as social media addiction lawsuits keep piling up nationwide, with Meta facing a June trial after other platforms settled. Federal Education Fight: Washington and other states sued the U.S. Department of Education over a rule they say unlawfully narrows access to student loans for professional graduate programs. Local Infrastructure: NM 4 roadway rehab in White Rock is set to start May 29, with lane closures and phased work.
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