AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrought & Backcountry Safety: New Mexico’s dry spell is hitting hikers and backpackers hard, with fewer reliable water sources in places like the Gila Wilderness and warnings that misjudging water needs can turn dangerous fast. Wildlife & Livestock Health: Officials say the New World screwworm risk is still a concern across the Southwest, with travel and livestock movement precautions urged as cases have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. Air Travel Upgrade: Southwest’s first Starlink-equipped flight landed in Albuquerque, kicking off a rollout aimed at faster in-flight Wi-Fi for hundreds of planes by year-end. Local Air Service Changes: Las Cruces will end subsidized Advanced Air service to Albuquerque after grant funding runs out, with only limited flights remaining. Road Updates: I-25 pavement rehab projects are planned in Sierra County starting late July, with lane reductions expected. Tourism & Culture: A new GPS travel app, Tribal Trailz, is designed to guide road travelers to Navajo Nation and Southwest landmarks, including stops in New Mexico. Travel Disruption Watch: Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-40 eastbound near Eubank, a reminder to plan for delays around major corridors.
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