AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoad & Transit Updates: NMDOT starts a $2M U.S. 180 rehab south of Luna (Catron County) with minor delays through late August, and Bernalillo County will pause major work on the Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project for about four months starting Aug. 19 while New Mexico Gas Company completes utility work. Getting Around Albuquerque: Route 790 returns for the academic year, running hourly weekdays from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. between the Northwest Transit Center and UNM/CNM. Wildfire Travel Caution: The Frijoles Fire grew past 11,300 acres; officials warn smoke could worsen air quality for Nambe and Española, with EPA forecasts flagging “very unhealthy” conditions at times. Outdoor/Water Reality Check: Colorado River drought keeps Lake Powell near record lows, raising concerns for hydropower and water supplies across the Southwest. Local Travel Economy: Food banks in Carlsbad and Ruidoso say demand is rising as federal food aid shrinks. Road Safety: Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on Central Avenue near 106th Street NW. Rail Tourism: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad announces new fall-themed trips, including an Oktoberfest Express and a Wagon Train.
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