AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFentanyl Accountability in NM: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and New Mexico lawmakers are pushing for investigations after an AP report says DEA agents let hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills “walk” into New Mexico from 2023–2025, prompting a state AG probe request and a federal watchdog review. Mental Health Care Upgrade: Presbyterian rolled out a noninvasive brain-stimulation machine (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression and OCD at its Kaseman Adult Behavioral Health Clinic. Public Health Alerts: NMDOH confirmed a rabid fox in McKinley County and is urging pet vaccination; separately, mosquitoes in Bernalillo County tested positive for West Nile virus as monsoon season approaches. Animal Health & Travel Rules: New World screwworm detections in NM and Texas are triggering stricter interstate movement requirements for pets and livestock, with veterinarians warning owners to plan ahead. Food Assistance Oversight: USDA data shows New Mexico’s SNAP payment error rate is high (16.81%), raising the stakes as states face new penalties tied to improper payments. Health Equity & Access: A new NMSU grant aims to develop disease-resistant green chile to protect a key local crop. Aging Population Reality Check: A report highlights how Catron County’s older-adult boom strains access to even basic medical care.
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