AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCourts & State Politics: A federal judge set up a major Aug. 3 trial for former New Mexico House majority leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton and co-defendant Joseph Johnson, with jury questionnaires sent to 180 prospective jurors. Child Welfare: CYFD told an arbitrator it’s added 73 new foster families this year but still isn’t meeting lower-caseload targets, as the state tries to reduce burnout and turnover. Public Regulation: New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission seat is up for grabs after Gabriel Aguilera’s term ends, with a nominating committee starting the process. Local Government: Deming City Council meets tonight to consider a preliminary FY 2027 budget and other resolutions, including road-funding awards and appointments. Roads & Economic Development: Luna County approved an economic development ordinance for Wesley Brothers Desert Studios and transportation funding agreements through state road programs. Business & Community: Revel Entertainment plans a new outdoor amphitheater on Albuquerque’s West Side, aiming for an intimate venue with public programming. Sports: New Mexico State’s Trey Hedden is the presumptive starting QB heading into fall camp, and NMHU’s fired administrator Paul Grindstaff is suing the university alleging retaliation over athlete safety concerns.
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