AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Equity: New Mexico’s $2.6B push for extended learning time since the Yazzie/Martinez era is falling short, with a new Legislative Finance Committee report saying schools “largely failed” to add instructional hours because chronic absenteeism and teacher absences keep eating up time. Youth & Tech: The New Mexico AG is seeking nearly $1B from Meta after a jury found the company liable for endangering children, with filings arguing Meta’s design choices worsened depression, eating disorders, and suicide risk. Public Safety: Doña Ana County and partner agencies are launching a joint initiative near the Jetport to curb criminal trespassing and unlawful shooting on private property, starting June 19 with directed patrols and education. Culture & Arts: A national arts conference convened in Albuquerque to show how New Mexico integrates culture into daily life and the economy, even as federal arts funding faces cuts. Community & Care: A new documentary, “The Call,” spotlights first responder mental health in New Mexico and the stigma around getting help. Higher Ed Governance: New Mexico Highlands regents accuse fired president Neil Woolf of improper hiring, financial mismanagement, and retaliation, while detailing alleged misconduct. Local Sports: UNM offered Cleveland dual-sport star Evan Nañez his first Division I football scholarship. Borderlands Religion: A federal judge approved the U.S. depositing $183,071 for land tied to Mount Cristo Rey as the border wall case moves forward.
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