AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndependence Day & Identity: New Mexicans are reflecting on what it means to be American as the country marks 250 years, with local stories tying the Declaration to the realities of Spanish settlers and Indigenous life long before most people even knew the nation was forming. Local Culture & Community: Albuquerque’s beloved downtown spot “My Mom’s” will close July 31, highlighting how rising food and supply costs are squeezing small businesses. Privacy & Tech in Santa Fe: Retailers are rolling out controversial license plate-reading cameras around the DeVargas Center, raising fresh privacy concerns. Voting Rights Fight: New Mexico’s Attorney General Aaron Ford is co-leading a coalition urging the USPS to drop a proposed rule critics say could restrict mail-in voting. Childcare Access: UNM Children’s Campus received $4.71 million to expand early childhood capacity by 52 children, aiming to cut a waitlist that tops 2,400. Arts & Heritage: A traveling “Arts of Democracy in New Mexico” exhibit at the UFO Festival uses an interactive RV to connect the Declaration’s ideals to New Mexico’s history. Public Safety & Trust: A fentanyl-era accountability piece spotlights how enforcement decisions and community risk are colliding in New Mexico. Sports & Pride: Longtime New Mexico volleyball coach Flo Valdez was inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame.
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