AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBehavioral Health Funding Gap: New Mexico has spent about $843.5M since 2022 to rebuild its behavioral health system, but a Legislative Finance Committee report says scheduling problems persist and overdose deaths rose about 22% from 2024 to 2025, with lawmakers warning “investment is not yet matching the outcome.” Fentanyl and Public Safety: An Associated Press investigation says DEA agents monitored fentanyl shipments into New Mexico from 2023-2025 without seizing them while building cases, with a former agent saying, “We poisoned our community to make cases.” Child Welfare Contract: A CYFD foster group home contract in Albuquerque is set to expire June 30, 2026, after AMIkids declined to renew amid concerns raised by families and litigation tied to alleged maltreatment and deaths. Wildfire Evacuations: The Deer Canyon fire in Torrance County grew to about 117 acres and triggered evacuations as hot, dry conditions increased fire activity, with officials reporting no structures impacted so far. Screwworm Watch: New World screwworm remains a concern for New Mexico after a dog case is listed as inactive, while Texas reports new livestock detections and states tighten animal import rules. Affordability and Health: Albuquerque is offering financial literacy help as rising grocery and utility costs push families toward credit cards, a stressor that can worsen health and access to care.
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