AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew World screwworm hits New Mexico: State officials confirmed the first case in a dog in Lea County and set up a 12-mile infested zone plus expanded surveillance and fly trapping to protect animal movement and limit spread. Border economy & infrastructure: A multi-phase flood berm at the Columbus Port of Entry reached a key milestone, clearing the way for development that flooding has long blocked. Child care policy with local impact: New Mexico’s universal free child care program is helping working families in Ruidoso keep full-time jobs and benefits. Local school construction: San Jon Municipal Schools chose Albuquerque’s Weil Construction for a new estimated $41M school, targeting early 2028 completion. Rural business support questioned: Quay County commissioners tabled the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber’s request for annual funding, asking for more activity before revisiting. Energy & AI infrastructure: OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a 10-GW Ohio data center backed by Nvidia, underscoring how fast AI power demand is reshaping regional development. Kids Count update: New Mexico rose to 49th for child well-being, but education and family/community scores remain weak. Gas prices: Week-ending May 30 reports show New Mexico regular gas averaging about $4.23 per gallon, with county-level lows around $4.09.
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