AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoImmigration & Courts: New Mexico’s AG Raúl Torrez co-led a coalition of 22 states and D.C. suing to block the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule, arguing it unlawfully lets immigration officials penalize people for using benefits like Medicaid and food assistance. Local Justice: Albuquerque police charged two men in a 2020 West Side murder tied to a COVID loan scam, saying a new detective’s work on digital material helped secure homicide warrants. Education: New Mexico students posted modest gains in reading and math, with PED reporting 43.3% proficient or above in reading and 25.5% in math for 2025-26. Wildfire Watch: The Frijoles Fire grew by 410 acres to 15,956, with crews warning full containment will be slow in rugged Pecos Wilderness terrain, though rain is forecast. Tech & Privacy: A Santa Fe jury heard testimony from Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg about how third-party app developers accessed user data, as New Mexico’s Facebook lawsuit continues. Film & TV Economy: “Pluribus” won six Emmys, highlighting New Mexico’s role in production and the local workforce behind the show. Business/Community: The New Mexico State Fair’s green chile cheeseburger contest crowned local favorites, keeping the spotlight on Albuquerque-area food culture.
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