AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBLM Leadership Confirmed: The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico congressman Steve Pearce as the next Bureau of Land Management director in a 46-43 party-line vote, putting him in charge of about 245 million acres of public land as Trump pushes faster mining and drilling. Energy Deal Watch: NextEra Energy announced plans to buy Dominion Energy in a mostly stock deal valued around $67B, aiming to build a bigger utility as AI-driven power demand ramps up. Water Funding Push: New Mexico awarded $13M for brackish water mapping, testing and treatment—part of a broader effort to tackle long-term freshwater shortages. Housing Pressure: A new state report says nearly half of New Mexico renters are “cost-burdened,” with lawmakers urged to cut red tape to speed affordable housing. Election Finance: In NM House District 66, Republican LeAnne Gandy leads with $14,700 raised in the latest reporting period, ending with $23,900 cash on hand. Local Public Safety: Police say a Marfa business robbery suspect was found in New Mexico and is headed for extradition.
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