AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFederal Species Policy: President Trump signed an order pushing the Interior Department to consider stripping Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves, with critics warning it could weaken safeguards for wildlife and livestock impacts. Nursing Home Safety: New Mexico nursing homes are under strain as staffing shortages persist and one operator’s bankruptcy raises questions about care quality, while a review finds New Mexico has the highest average number of health citations per nursing home. Drug Crisis & Families: New reporting highlights how fentanyl deaths are reshaping New Mexico households, with overdose deaths rising sharply and most autopsies citing fentanyl. Coverage & Costs: New Mexico’s health insurance market is facing pressure as officials approve a roughly 24% premium increase and coverage changes could leave tens of thousands at risk. School Meals: New Mexico’s free school lunch program is set to remain in place through at least 2030 despite federal SNAP cuts. Public Health Guidance: The state updated COVID-19 vaccine guidance for 2026-2027, including standing orders to make vaccination easier to access.
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