AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Costs: AAA reports New Mexico’s statewide regular gas average at $4.24 a gallon, down 26 cents from last week but still $1.36 higher than a year ago, with crude prices easing amid Iran peace-talk hopes—though summer demand keeps prices vulnerable. Local Governance & Energy Development: Chaves County approved new zoning rules that require outside consultants for utility-scale projects (solar, wind, nuclear, petroleum, battery storage, and data centers), adding per-megawatt and per-structure fees starting mid-June. Housing & Homelessness: A new state report says homelessness rose sharply, with Bernalillo County doubling in two years and Albuquerque up 83%, as New Mexico may need up to 40,000 additional low-income rental units. Healthcare & Long-Term Care: CMS data shows Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque had a Q1 2026 overall rating of 1, below the state average, alongside fines and penalties. Business & Workforce: NNME Southwest was designated a semiconductor training hub, linking employers and schools across NM and neighboring states to expand microelectronics career pathways. Agriculture & Drought Relief: USDA declared drought disaster status across all 33 NM counties, making farmers and ranchers eligible for low-interest emergency loans up to $500,000. Public Safety: The National Park Service is easing some hunting restrictions on Department-managed lands, including changes affecting how and where hunting can occur.
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