AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSandia Mountains Public Access Fight: Sandia Pueblo is asking Congress to transfer stewardship of nearly 10,000 acres back to the pueblo, arguing federal budget cuts have hurt trails and roads—while local voices warn any change must come with written, lasting guarantees that the public won’t lose access. New Mexico Politics & Campaign Trail: Coverage spotlights Republican nominee Gregg Hull’s push in eastern NM and Democratic Gov. Deb Haaland’s final swing through deep-red counties, including her candidate questionnaire priorities on children, healthcare, and a proposed pause on new large data centers. Rural Health Funding: Gila Regional Medical Center is named a hub for a new Healthy Horizons initiative that could bring up to $15.2 million to improve specialty, maternal, behavioral health, and chronic care across seven southern NM counties. Education & Media Literacy: The Albuquerque Journal expands free digital access for eligible college students through Jrnl+U, aiming to put local, fact-based reporting in front of NM higher-ed learners. Community Safety: Albuquerque police arrested a man after he allegedly flashed a gun at a Greek Orthodox Church festival worker, charging him with robbery with a deadly weapon and related offenses. Local Culture: The 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opens with hundreds of balloons and thousands of visitors, with minor crashes reported and power briefly knocked out after one balloon hit a line.
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