AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew World screwworm response: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins toured Texas as sterile flies are released to contain the flesh-eating parasite now confirmed in Texas and a New Mexico dog, with lawmakers urging faster research and production as cases rise. Pet drug update: The FDA authorized the first generic treatment for screwworm myiasis in dogs and cats, offering quick larva-killing but not prevention of reinfestation. UNM water research: UNM economists studied how irrigated agriculture uses water across small and large farms in the Middle Rio Grande Basin, aiming to guide conservation as drought pressure grows. Microplastics & health: UNM researchers helped report microplastics found in human brain tissue at higher levels in donors with dementia, adding to concerns about long-term health risks. Astronomy in New Mexico: NSF VLA observations in Socorro County helped detect cold molecular gas in a very early galaxy, using carbon monoxide signals to trace star-forming fuel. Pedestrian safety: New Mexico’s pedestrian fatality ranking improved in 2025, credited to NMDOT’s Target Zero strategy and roadway safety upgrades. AI & data centers: Oracle’s AI infrastructure surge highlights the growing compute buildout that’s driving demand for power and cooling. Space tech: NASA’s SLS program continues Artemis II launch preparations, with New Mexico ties highlighted through program staff.
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