AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoScrewworm Alert for Pet Owners: The New World screwworm—eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s—has returned, with officials confirming nine active cases and one in New Mexico: a small-breed male dog in Eunice linked to treatment in Andrews, Texas; veterinarians say the fly targets wounds and even frequent scratching, so watch pets closely and seek immediate treatment. Local Road & Airport Updates: NMDOT plans a Cuba meeting for the U.S. 550 wildlife-safety project, while Sunport Boulevard bridge work will cut traffic to one lane each direction starting Monday, with delays possible and alternate routes encouraged. Speed Enforcement: Rio Rancho added three speed cameras on N.M. 528. Health & Community: An Albuquerque teacher, Kathleen Gallegos, is set to receive a living-donor liver portion from fellow teacher Lorin Ybarra after years on the transplant list. Tourism & Culture: A Capitan restaurant review spotlights the Smokey Bear Historical Park area as a must-stop for road trippers. Route 66 Spotlight: Los Lunas is hosting a Route 66 exhibit tracing how the highway reshaped the village. Weather Watch: Severe storm chances are shifting back across the East/Plains and parts of southeastern New Mexico into eastern Texas, with wind and flooding risks.
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