AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReligious Freedom at Kirtland AFB: After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth weighed in on complaints, Kirtland Air Force Base says guards can keep using common gate greetings like “Have a blessed day” and “God bless you,” with no plans to restrict the phrases. Medicaid Shake-Up: New Mexico is warning about upcoming Medicaid work requirements and more frequent renewals, with about 200,000 people receiving turquoise notices ahead of changes starting Oct. 1 and Jan. Endangered Species Act Fight: A coalition of Democratic-led states, including New Mexico, sued the Trump administration over endangered species rollbacks—challenging narrower “harm” rules and changes to critical habitat protections. Food as Medicine Push: U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich helped distribute produce at Presbyterian’s Albuquerque Food Farmacy, backing a bill that would fund nutrition programs as healthcare. State Fair Drought Reality Check: Heat and drought are shrinking produce entries at the New Mexico State Fair, with fewer farmers bringing less water-fed harvests. Local Safety & Care: Bernalillo County deputies are investigating an infant death at a Tijeras daycare, saying there’s no current info suggesting abuse. Culture & Community: Jackson County librarians curated Hispanic Heritage Month picks, while UNM’s Campus Safety Week returns Sept. 14–18 with events across campus.
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