AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData centers in the spotlight: Clovis commissioners rejected a proposed 120-day data center moratorium, with Mayor Mike Morris saying the city will instead work on a long-term policy as water and air concerns keep driving pushback. Statehouse politics: In Washington, Sen. Martin Heinrich blocked a Senate push to require states to hold hearings on whether data centers should cover rising electricity costs, arguing the bill doesn’t go far enough. Project Jupiter update: The New Mexico Supreme Court lifted a stay and let the Project Jupiter air-quality permit process resume, dealing a setback to opponents. Local business and jobs: Oracle’s $18 billion Project Jupiter debt is reportedly under pressure as lenders quote the loans below par amid concerns about credit and local opposition. Public safety and health: New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped 19% from 2024 to 2025, though officials warn the trend can be volatile. Disaster on the Navajo Nation: Flash flooding killed three people near Newcomb, including a 7-year-old, as the Navajo Nation declared a state of emergency. Rural life: Hatch chile growers warn of a 20% to 50% shortage after hot weather and insects damaged crops. Higher education: UNM reported a second-largest freshman class, but graduation rates remain a concern.
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