AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMeta Ruling Hits New Mexico Wallet: A Santa Fe judge ordered Facebook/Instagram parent Meta to pay $567 million into a youth mental health abatement fund and make sweeping teen-safety changes, on top of a prior $375 million verdict—bringing the total to $942 million—while calling the platforms a “public nuisance” tied to harms like exploitation and mental health fallout. Attorney General Pushback: N.M. AG Raúl Torrez called it “historic” and urged lawmakers to modernize outdated rules that limit enforcement, while Meta says it will appeal. Food Safety & Consumer Risk: Walmart-exclusive Bettergoods pistachio nut butter was recalled in 19 states after salmonella was found in Florida testing; New Mexico is on the list, with no illnesses reported. Small Business Under Heat: Albuquerque food truck owners say extreme summer temperatures are crushing sales and straining food-safety operations, with some relying on dry ice to stay within code. Aerospace Demo in the Southwest: Ampaire began hybrid-electric aircraft demonstration flights in Utah under an FAA pilot program, signaling more practical electric propulsion testing for regional aviation. Native Health Leadership: The Senate confirmed Mark Cruz to lead the Indian Health Service, a role vacant since late 2025. Water Crisis Watch: Lake Mead hit a new record-low level, underscoring the business and household stakes of Colorado River drought.
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