AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBorder & Agriculture: U.S. CBP is supporting USDA’s response to the New World screwworm threat, including training and moving sterile flies—one confirmed case in New Mexico among 47 nationwide as of Aug. 16. Terror Finance Crackdown: The FBI and DOJ say they dismantled a Hamas crypto fundraising pipeline, seizing nearly $560,000 and taking over parts of the online donation infrastructure used by supporters. Water & Farming: A Rio Grande release from Abiquiu Reservoir is delivering environmental benefits, but farmers say they’re getting nothing for irrigation. Energy & Utilities: PNM launched a new mobile app for payments and outage info as part of its smart-meter modernization push. Local Business & Jobs: CNM and partners opened a revamped Rail Yards boiler shop as a film and digital media training center, aiming to grow New Mexico’s creative workforce. Housing Policy: A new “Housing Abundance” coalition previewed a January legislative agenda focused on zoning, incentives, and rural building. Defense Tech: AeroVironment won a $464.8M Army contract for production of its LOCUST high-energy laser system. Banking Deal: FNBO plans to acquire InBank in a roughly $200M deal, expanding Colorado—and adding branches in northern New Mexico.
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