AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Mexico Medical Psilocybin: The state has opened permit applications for medical psilocybin producers, moving the program from legislation into operations for qualifying conditions. Local Business & Growth: Albuquerque kicked off Gibson Boulevard beautification work, aiming to upgrade medians and support a new southern gateway development. Workforce & Policy: UNM’s Department of Economics hosted its 5th annual New Mexico Economics Research Day, spotlighting projects on municipal water use, cannabis legalization, farm water conservation, and the shift from natural gas to electric power. Small Business Contracting: A column warns the SBA is shifting how agencies pursue small-business certifications, with more pressure on veterans, HUBZone, and woman-owned firms as audits and certification delays reshape procurement. Water & Agriculture: A Sierra County-focused report argues Elephant Butte Lake’s low levels require practical action to protect farming and the local recreation economy. Tech & Youth Safety: Meta’s landmark child-safety settlement is driving new default limits for teens’ Facebook/Instagram use, with major implications for parents and regulators. Energy Costs Watch: GasBuddy price reports show midgrade and regular gas pricing trends across New Mexico counties, with Santa Fe County midgrade hitting $4.10 at the low end.
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