AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoScience & Safety: Remains of Los Alamos National Laboratory staffer Melissa Casias were identified in Carson National Forest nearly a year after she vanished; New Mexico State Police say a handgun was found with the remains, while investigators still determine cause and manner of death. AI in Education: New Mexico lawmakers are pushing for a statewide governance plan for AI use in schools, citing concerns about data privacy, cheating, and overreliance. Data Centers & Water/Power: Reporting on Project Jupiter traces how deals and policy groundwork were laid before the public backlash, including shifts toward fuel cells and claims of “negligible water use,” alongside transparency worries. Space & Industry: A New Mexico Chamber-backed report highlights space, aerospace and defense as a key sector for diversifying the state’s economy, with Spaceport America activity underscoring momentum. Energy Infrastructure: USDA Forest Service and New Mexico rural electric cooperatives released statewide guidance to standardize utility special-use permits across national forests, aiming to cut delays and support wildfire-ready maintenance. Public Health Policy: Governors including New Mexico’s Tina Kotek urged the federal government to pause Medicaid work requirements, warning of system failures and coverage loss risks.
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