AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfire & heat impacts: A Colorado River headwaters drought is shrinking the Southwest’s key water lifeline, with Lake Mead and Lake Powell at dangerously low levels—raising stakes for New Mexico’s water planning. Public health & agriculture: New World screwworm remains a growing threat after detections in Texas and New Mexico, with experts stressing prevention and wildlife surveillance as officials debate the best response. Local tech & governance: Santa Fe County approved an 18-month moratorium on new data centers to study water use, e-waste, noise, and power costs—while Las Cruces lawmakers rally against Project Jupiter’s AI data center plans. Broadband access: New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion rolled out a public Wi‑Fi expansion effort and a “Permit Finder” tool to speed internet deployment. STEM education: UNM partnered with DVR and United Way to place high school students in a lab setting for mosquito and insect surveillance, including screening tied to disease risk. Defense tech: The Pentagon awarded a $500M counter-drone contract to AeroVironment for commercial drone defense tech.
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