AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPedestrian Safety: New Mexico bounced back to the No. 1 spot for pedestrian deaths in 2025, with 91 fatalities and an annual rate of 4.27 per 100,000—nearly half tied to the Albuquerque area. Public Lands Jobs: National Park Service workers across the Mountain West voted overwhelmingly to unionize, citing staffing cuts, low pay, and housing strain that affect visitor safety and park upkeep. Road-Trip Reality Check: AAA and national data point to rising gas costs (the U.S. average at $3.94) and volatile prices tied to oil-market swings—plan routes and refuel smart. Local Travel & Events: Albuquerque’s Route 66 Summerfest is set to bring music, food, and family fun, while Rio Rancho and Albuquerque host back-to-school supply events ahead of the rush. Borderlands Tourism Impact: A humanitarian group highlights a cluster of border deaths in Doña Ana County, underscoring the risks in remote areas travelers may pass through. Wildfire Weather: Extreme summer conditions continue—smoke in the East and new fires in the West are driving hazardous travel and outdoor closures.
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