AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew Mexico Travel & Tourism: Albuquerque crews installed a new Route 66 neon welcome sign on Central (west of Tramway), funded by the NM Tourism Department, with a lighting ceremony planned. Outdoor & Community: “Backpacker Bill” Kemsley, founder of Backpacker magazine and a Taos-area hiking advocate, died at 98; friends remember his decades of getting people outside. Wildlife & Health: New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico (including a dog case in NM), triggering strict animal travel rules from infested zones—plan ahead before flying or driving with pets and keep wounds treated. Water Watch: Lake Powell is at its lowest entering summer, with federal projections warning it could reach “minimum power pool,” threatening hydropower and raising the specter of “dead pool” impacts. Travel Planning: AAA reports gas prices around Albuquerque and NM continue to drop, and national averages are easing as Independence Day road trips ramp up. Local Culture: Santa Fe jeweler Keri Ataumbi shares a guide to the city’s must-see stops.
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