AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew World screwworm surge: Federal and state officials say the flesh-eating parasite is spreading in Texas and New Mexico, with the CDC activating an emergency response and USDA funding a $105 million push to control it; vets and pet owners are urged to inspect wounds daily and seek prompt care, while states are tightening animal movement rules to slow spread. Animal health guidance for NM: Local coverage highlights ranchers and auction barns stepping up daily protocols, and Washington state officials say new inspections are helping keep the pest out—no human cases reported so far, and officials stress the public risk remains low. Meta child-safety fight in NM: New Mexico DOJ is seeking nearly $1 billion from Meta after a jury found the company liable for endangering children, arguing platform design worsened depression and suicide-risk factors. School safety lawsuit: Albuquerque Public Schools faces allegations that a substitute left a special education classroom unsupervised, leading to a student’s hand being crushed and requiring surgery. First-responder mental health: A new New Mexico documentary spotlights firefighter mental health and suicide stigma, pushing for more support for those who serve. Quantum workforce in NM: CNM showcased a quantum technician training model with national educators, aiming to build the pipeline for the emerging quantum industry.
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