AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpaceport America turnaround: New Mexico’s spaceport is drawing more attention from defense contractors and drone makers, with officials saying marketing and the facility’s military-adjacent capabilities are finally paying off. Bear safety: Bear sightings and attacks are rising across the state amid drought; a bear bite near Red River left non-life-threatening injuries, adding to recent incidents. Water watch: Federal Colorado River rules now spell out mandatory cutbacks for Arizona, California and Nevada as Lake Powell and Lake Mead hit record lows—Utah is spared. Weekend weather: Hotter conditions move in across New Mexico with limited storm chances, though a few slow-moving downpours could pop near the mountains. Local travel culture: Albuquerque City Hall is hosting a Route 66 exhibit on Black American travel, including the role of the Negro Motorist Green Book. Outdoor recreation hit: Elephant Butte Lake’s main boat ramp is closed after the lake shrank to about 1.4% of normal capacity. Rural needs: Deb Haaland visited the Grants Community Pantry, highlighting mobile food distributions and the challenge of serving remote western New Mexico.
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