AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew World screwworm: USDA confirmed 5 Texas cases and 1 New Mexico case (a dog in Lea County), as officials expand sterile-fly releases and quarantine efforts to protect cattle and pets. Livestock response: Texas and New Mexico livestock agencies urged vigilance; Georgia also moved to tighten animal entry rules for Texas and four NM counties. Drought pressure: Navajo Nation declared a drought emergency, citing strained water supplies, reduced forage, and growing hardship for ranchers and families. Universal childcare court fight: A New Mexico judge is set to hear arguments challenging the state’s universal childcare program process. Energy/industry: Oracle’s AI data-center spending hit $55.7B in FY2026 and it plans another major capex push—an indirect read-through for NM’s data-center buildout. Business/real estate: Albuquerque’s Loyola’s diner property is listed for sale, signaling an end to an iconic Route 66-era stop. Public safety: A Smart Growth America report finds pedestrian deaths in major cities remain far above 2009 levels, even as national rates improved.
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