AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGrid & Energy Risk: The U.S. Department of Energy authorized Southwest Power Pool to tap extra backup generation as extreme heat raises blackout risk across 17 states through Aug. 3. Conservation & Waterways: The razorback sucker was downlisted from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act after recovery efforts, though long-term threats remain. Space & Defense Tech: Air Force testing for jam- and spoof-resistant GPS “M-code” receivers is now expected to finish operational checkout in fiscal 2027, potentially affecting up to a million receivers. Health & Biosecurity: New World screwworm is confirmed back in Texas after decades away, and scientists are developing odor-based smarter traps while federal safeguards expand. New Mexico Tech & Education: New Mexico community colleges are rolling out AI, machine learning, aerospace, and quantum technician certificates with $60M in state support, and UNM launched a bilingual healthy-aging app for adults 65+. Quantum Networking (NM): ABQ-Net will host defense and other quantum projects via four quantum companies building innovations on the open-access network. Public Safety Tech (NM): Albuquerque dedicated the Dr. Cliff Crawford Trail, tied to the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program that now generates over a million data points yearly.
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