AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Energy Costs: New Mexico’s Sen. Martin Heinrich blocked the Senate’s Ratepayer Protection Act, arguing it lacks “real teeth” to stop AI data centers from driving higher electricity bills; Local Water & Air: Oracle’s $18B Project Jupiter debt is reportedly under pressure as local opposition grows over water and air-quality fears, while the NM Supreme Court lifted stays so the air-permit process can move forward; State Politics: In the governor’s race, Deb Haaland says she’d issue a day-one moratorium on new large data centers, while Gregg Hull calls for federal/state guardrails instead of a pause; Agriculture: Hatch-area chile growers warn of a 20% to 50% shortage after hot weather and insects, with shelves already tight; Water Update: Recent rain restored Rio Grande flows through Albuquerque to Elephant Butte, but drought concerns remain; Public Health & Safety: NM confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Grant County, triggering expanded surveillance and movement restrictions; Rural Economy: A Pena Blanca family cut its cow herd from 50 to 14 due to drought and access limits, then launched a community market to support local growers.
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