AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRadioactive Waste Watch: New Mexico is urging Los Alamos National Laboratory to speed up removal of above-ground radioactive waste, proposing a July 2028 transfer deadline to WIPP and warning that wildfire risk could threaten air quality and groundwater. Family-Friendly Updates: ABQ BioPark’s Children’s Fantasy Garden is closing for a major $5.5 million “Dreamland” makeover, with a rainbow path and vortex plus new interactive features expected to finish in summer 2028. Tourism & Community: Delta Dental of New Mexico is awarding Touro College of Dental Medicine a $10,000 grant to cover lodging for dental students’ rural clinical rotations, helping expand free care access statewide. Balloon Fiesta Buzz: Balloon Fiesta is adding 13 new special-shape balloons for the Oct. 3-11, 2026 event, bringing the total to 117. Local Travel Notes: Albuquerque is set to host a 50K runner’s “Zero to 100 Wishes” stop as part of a cross-country Make-A-Wish fundraiser. Outdoor Safety: After deadly Grand Canyon flash flooding, hikers described intense rain and wind that turned trails into fast-moving water—another reminder to plan carefully for monsoon conditions.
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