AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUtility & Investment Oversight: New Mexico’s PRC approved Bernhard Capital Partners’ $1.25B purchase of New Mexico Gas, while Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of PNM remains under review—raising fresh questions about how independent regulation will protect ratepayers. Water & Permitting: NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez backed emergency petitions challenging Project Jupiter approvals, arguing agencies skipped required notice and hearings for water-related decisions tied to the Doña Ana County AI data center. Mining & Water Use: A public hearing is set for Sept. 17 on the Copper Flat Mine’s revised dry-stack tailings plan, aimed at cutting freshwater demand by about 84%. Local Economy & Real Estate: Winrock Town Center is hitting more than 90% occupancy as it shifts from a struggling mall concept into a mixed-use town center, signaling renewed momentum for Albuquerque leasing and events. Sports Business (Local): Chrissy Baines made history as the first female Isotopes general manager, highlighting how leadership changes can reshape the Triple-A franchise’s business story. Policy/Politics Noise: President Trump posted a map renaming New Mexico “New America,” a symbolic move that drew immediate pushback but has no clear formal legal path.
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