AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOutdoor & Wildlife: Volunteers in Arizona are building new wetlands for threatened Chiricahua leopard frogs—an effort that depends on monsoon rains to keep the habitat alive. Scenic Drives: A new roundup spotlights the world’s most jaw-dropping road trips, including Route 66’s 100th anniversary push and other “stop often” scenic routes. New Mexico Travel Watch: KRQE’s “Enchanted Trails” launches with guided hikes across the state, with new episodes weekly on KRQE Now. Road Conditions & Safety: AAA reports New Mexico’s statewide regular gas average at $4.24, down 26 cents from last week, while a Bernalillo County crash investigation led to charges against a semi truck driver after a deputy sergeant was killed. Border & Culture: Indigenous leaders and residents raise alarms as U.S.-Mexico border wall construction ramps up, with blasting and bulldozing affecting sacred sites near Big Bend. State Politics (Travel-adjacent): Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is pitching New Mexico for early state status in the 2028 presidential primary—an outcome that could boost future visitor attention.
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