AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew World Screwworm: USDA confirmed three more screwworm detections, bringing U.S. totals to five, including a dog case in New Mexico—prompting tighter animal movement rules and heightened outreach as sterile-fly releases ramp up. Public Health & Animal Care: FDA issued emergency authorization for a first generic treatment (nitenpyram) for dogs and cats, while CDC activated an emergency response to track rare human risk. Native Education Partnerships: The University of Arizona and tribal leaders held a summit to build new pathways for Native students, including Diné food programming and expanded campus engagement. STEM in Eastern New Mexico: The Steadfast Line opened a STARBASE facility at Cannon Air Force Base with Clovis Community College, bringing hands-on STEAM learning for local fifth graders. Science & Space Tech: NASA/USGS geologists investigated a Mojave Desert mineral find using a JPL sensor, and Caltech is preparing to build a next-generation, ultra-sensitive radio telescope. Law Enforcement Training: New Mexico DPS named Fabian M. Valdez director of the Law Enforcement Academy. Microplastics Research: UNM and international collaborators reported microplastics in human brain tissue linked to dementia and cardiovascular risk. Water & Climate: A study finds severe drought is shrinking high-quality habitat for Mountain West deer, bears, and cougars, with cascading ecosystem impacts.
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