AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Mexico SNAP Oversight: A legislative report says New Mexico’s SNAP error rate has climbed from 3.7% (2012) to a projected 16.6% (FY2025), putting the state at risk of up to $173 million in extra annual spending and raising questions about fraud controls. Screwworm Response: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Texas as New World screwworm spreads, highlighting sterile-fly releases and rapid treatment as the core defense while warming conditions expand the threat. Animal-Disease Surveillance: Agricultural economists stress that outbreaks like screwworm and avian influenza show why surveillance has to be tailored to each disease and system. Energy Grid Buildout: NextEra commissioned a 137-mile transmission line in Lea County, aiming to improve reliability and support growth in southeastern New Mexico. Water Protection Rules: New Mexico is updating surface-water protections after a Supreme Court narrowing, with acequia advocates pushing for strong safeguards as rulemaking hearings run through June 18. Outdoor Access Funding: New Mexico opens Trails+ Grant applications July 1, with $12 million for community trail and outdoor recreation projects. Child Mental Health Research: New studies link childhood depression risk to how kids visually track emotional faces, with patterns differing by family history.
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