AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater & Outdoor Access: New Mexico State Parks is closing boat ramps at multiple lakes as water levels hit historic lows—Elephant Butte’s main ramp is shut, plus ramps at Heron, Santa Rosa, El Vado (limited access), and Clayton/Dinosaur Trackways. Public Health: A new study estimates the 2025 measles outbreak cost New Mexico nearly $5.4 million, with big spending on public health response and vaccination efforts. School Safety & Cooling: Albuquerque Public Schools is rolling out weapon detectors at sports stadiums and addressing campus cooling and safety ahead of the new year after last year’s gun finds and a viral classroom incident. Environmental Risk Watch: The EPA is using old perchlorate data to set a first nationwide drinking-water standard for the rocket-fuel chemical linked to lower IQ in children, with a final rule due May 21, 2027. Travel Culture: Vintage motels are still a road-trip draw, with New Mexico’s Blue Swallow in Tucumcari highlighted for classic Route 66 charm. Wildlife & Safety: Federal agents seized 60 reptiles, including highly venomous snakes, during a drug raid in Albuquerque’s South Valley—raising safety concerns for nearby residents.
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