AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew World screwworm: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a dog in Lea County, NM, as Texas reported additional cases in goats and calves, bringing the U.S. total to six in the past week; NM Livestock Board set a 12-mile infested zone for surveillance, inspections, and treatment, while a wider surveillance area expands fly trapping and monitoring. Animal movement rules: Indiana and other states moved to tighten entry requirements for livestock and companion animals from infested zones, and Mexico announced it will stop most live-animal imports from the U.S. to protect herds in northern regions. Ranch impacts: NM ranchers are bracing for fencing and operational losses after wildfires, while livestock producers weigh the added risk of quarantines and movement limits. Education & construction: San Jon selected Weil Construction for a new ~$41M school, and the district hired principal Sharla Rusk as superintendent. Healthcare workforce: UNM’s BA/MD program sent three students to Roswell to shadow rural care providers. Energy/industry: A New Mexico oil-patch update notes NM rig counts down while jet fuel output and exports rise. Local infrastructure: Roswell City Council will review top projects for its next Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, including major pipe and flood repairs. Data centers & community tension: Doña Ana County residents pressed commissioners over Project Jupiter’s approval and environmental costs.
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