AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChaco Canyon & public lands: The Trump administration is fast-tracking a plan to roll back a Biden-era mineral leasing buffer around Chaco Canyon in nearby New Mexico, with a 14-day public comment period starting now (deadline July 29). Monument fight with travel ripple effects: Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase were cut by about 90% under the Antiquities Act, a move tribal nations call a major loss of sacred protections—watch for knock-on impacts to regional visitation and access. Desert safety & tourism: Two human smuggling guides were sentenced after a woman died of hyperthermia in the New Mexico desert; prosecutors say the guides led a group through extreme heat. Elephant Butte Lake access: New Mexico State Parks is clearing exposed shoreline debris and adjusting boat ramp access as Elephant Butte Reservoir levels drop, with releases continuing through July 28. Wildlife spectacle: A bear climbed a rural New Mexico utility pole near Gladstone and went viral before reportedly dying after the incident. Local culture: Las Trampas marked the 250th anniversary of the San José de Gracia Church, celebrating living history on the High Road to Taos.
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