AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Politics: Rio Rancho City Council rejected a revised Maverik plan after residents said traffic and neighborhood impacts weren’t adequately addressed, voting 5-1 to deny site approval. Public Safety & Surveillance: Residents again packed a Rio Rancho meeting to demand an end to Flock license plate cameras, arguing the system violates Fourth Amendment rights and citing increased crime and disorder concerns. Albuquerque Aviation: A Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York diverted to Albuquerque after a reported smoky odor onboard; passengers deplaned safely, with Andrew Garfield among those aboard. City Hall: Albuquerque City Council revoked a shelter’s permit near the airport amid ongoing complaints from nearby residents and businesses. State Politics: New Mexico Democrats urged Apple and Google to publicly commit to keeping “New Mexico” on map apps after Trump floated renaming the state “New America.” Legal/Tech: New Mexico’s second Meta trial continued in Santa Fe as Mark Zuckerberg faced questions about Facebook data sharing tied to Cambridge Analytica. Crime & Courts: The New Mexico Supreme Court held a Santa Fe attorney in contempt after he submitted AI-made-up police statements and witness accounts in an appeal. Business/Travel: GSA set FY 2027 per diem lodging rates for Albuquerque, with the city’s maximum reimbursement rising sharply for federal travelers.
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