AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNew Mexico Child Well-Being: A new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation says child well-being deteriorated in 29 states from 2021 to 2025, with declines across education, health and economic indicators—plus rising child poverty and worsening mental health. Screwworm Threat Hits NM: USDA says New World screwworm cases have climbed to 12 nationwide, including a dog case in Lea County, New Mexico, as states tighten quarantines and biosecurity to protect livestock and pets. Albuquerque Tax Fight: Albuquerque City Council again voted down a proposed 0.4875% Gross Receipts Tax increase that would have raised about $113 million annually for city operations and district projects. Energy Milestone: The SunZia Wind Project—now in commercial operation—became the largest wind project in the U.S., adding major new power generation with New Mexico at the center. Project Jupiter Scrutiny: A marketing firm behind New Mexico’s Medicaid re-enrollment campaign is recruiting influencers to promote the controversial Project Jupiter AI data center in Doña Ana County. Local Business & Food: Two Albuquerque James Beard finalists fell short in Chicago, while a global whey protein shortage is pushing prices higher as demand for protein-heavy foods keeps outpacing supply.
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