AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUtility Regulation: New Mexico regulators ordered PNM and Blackstone to unwind a $400M stock deal tied to a pending acquisition, citing a state-law violation and levying $300k in fines, with the merger timeline likely pushed back. Housing & Cost Pressures: A United Ways of New Mexico report says more than 356,000 households can’t afford basic needs, highlighting how gas, rent, and low wages keep families stuck. Data Centers: Democratic lawmakers unveiled plans for a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers, arguing the state can’t “keep saying yes” before water, power, emissions, and community impacts are properly evaluated; critics warn it could send a harmful economic signal. Water Crisis: The Colorado River’s headwaters are drying up, threatening supplies for millions and intensifying pressure across the Southwest. Agriculture Biosecurity: New World screwworm is spreading in the U.S., with confirmed animal cases including in New Mexico, prompting renewed quarantine and prevention efforts. Local Business: Crews began demolishing Albuquerque’s Bliss Building, home of Lindy’s Diner, after the city took over when a private plan fell apart. Broadband Access: New Mexico rolled out a Community Wi‑Fi program and a Permit Finder Tool to help expand internet service faster.
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