AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew Mexico Agriculture & Livestock: The USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases beyond Texas, including a first detection in Lea County, putting New Mexico ranchers and pet owners on alert as officials push surveillance and quarantine steps. Public Health & Economy: Markets are watching closely after the parasite’s return, with cattle futures reacting while USDA and livestock experts say the outbreak is not expected to hit meat safety. Local Governance: In Cibola County, unofficial primary results show tight races for probate judge and contested county commission seats ahead of canvass. Courts & Wildlife Management: New Mexico’s appeals court upheld the state’s elk management authority, rejecting landowners’ claims that elk damage amounts to a constitutional taking. Families & Child Care: New Mexico’s universal child care rollout is highlighted through a Ruidoso family’s shift from patchwork, part-time care to full-time coverage. Health & Research: A new study reports microplastics in human brain tissue linked to dementia and cardiovascular risk, with UNM among the researchers. Energy & Industry: An oil-patch update notes New Mexico’s rig count is down while jet fuel output hits record highs, reflecting refinery yield shifts.
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