AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkforce Crunch: A new national PA survey flags a retirement wave hitting rural states hardest—10.7% of New Mexico PAs say they plan to retire within five years, but the report doesn’t show matching hiring to replace them. Local Health & Economy: Eden Pharmacy’s $2.7 million Albuquerque expansion is set to add 45+ high-paying jobs in two years and boost the local economy by an estimated $78 million over a decade. Wildfire Watch: The Seven Cabins Fire near Ruidoso has grown to about 25,000 acres and is 43% contained, with evacuations and closures still in place. Community Health: A South Valley recycling-plant fire burned roughly two acres; officials say the cause is unknown, and smoke prompted a health alert that has since been lifted. Public Spaces: A Trust for Public Land survey finds 8 in 10 Americans say local parks and outdoor spaces are essential—Albuquerque ranks in the top tier of ParkScore cities.
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