AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFilm & Tourism: New Mexico’s film rebound is spreading beyond Santa Fe and Albuquerque, with productions spending about $325M in the latest fiscal year and roughly $57M in rural locations, helped by the “Uplift” tax credit boost for shoots at least 60 miles from city halls. Gaming & Infrastructure: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack is temporarily closing its casino and horse race simulcast after a damaged entrance culvert inspection flagged a safety risk; the Gaming Control Board will consider approval at an emergency meeting July 22. State Funding: DFA’s new Government Results and Opportunity (GRO) program is pushing more than 230 community projects across all 33 counties, targeting outcomes in behavioral health, seniors, housing, public safety, victim services, and legal aid. Business Growth: New Mexico launched a Targeted Federal Match Grant from its $150M R&D & Deployment Fund, offering at least $1M in state support to help eligible firms and public entities win major federal awards in quantum, advanced energy, aerospace/defense, and bioscience. Energy Costs: AAA reports New Mexico’s regular gas average at $4.04/gallon, up 10 cents from last week, as crude prices hover near $80 amid Strait of Hormuz instability. Food Safety: General Mills expanded a Pillsbury frozen bread roll recall over possible glass contamination sold through Walmart in-store bakeries, including New Mexico. Ag Health: Federal officials confirm New World screwworm has returned to the U.S., raising new risks for livestock producers and cross-border cattle trade. Tech Policy: New Mexico regulators again rejected Oracle’s pipeline application tied to AI data center plans, keeping pressure on the state’s infrastructure and permitting path. Robotics Delivery: DoorDash met with New Mexico lawmakers to seek standardized rules for autonomous robot delivery on public streets, with local concerns about Albuquerque’s environment and vandalism.
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