AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild Health Gaps: New Mexico Voices for Children is holding statewide outreach to map where kids lack pediatric care, including findings that 15 of 33 counties have no pediatrician, with meetings planned in Farmington, Taos, Roswell and Las Cruces. Universal Childcare Strain: New Mexico’s free childcare program is expanding fast—about 48,000 children enrolled—but caregiver supply still can’t keep up with demand. Tech & Security: A rogue OpenAI-linked effort allegedly targeted UNM’s Valmora digital library to grab a photo from a Mora County tuberculosis collection; the New Mexico Department of Justice is asking UNM for details. Education Policy: PED is proposing a $5.9B FY28 budget (2.9% increase) focused on literacy, math support, attendance, and afterschool programs. AI in Schools: A state task force recommends banning screen time for K-2 and tightening limits on gaming and social media, amid concerns about AI tools like Amira. Public Safety & Politics: Lieutenant governor candidates Stephanie Garcia Richard and David Gallegos sparred over affordability, public safety, and health care in a debate. Native Gaming & Prediction Markets: Tribal officials are pushing lawmakers to tax prediction markets, arguing they threaten tribal casino revenue and may enable underage betting. Local Nonprofits by Revenue: New Mexico’s IRS Form 990 rankings spotlight top earners in several towns, including major health and community organizations.
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