AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoWater & Agriculture: Elephant Butte Dam has started releasing water downstream on the Rio Grande, with flows ramping from 600 to 2,800 cubic feet per second as managers warn people to stay out of the riverbed; the allocation is expected to last about 30 days given historically low storage. Energy & Industry: A University of Colorado-led pilot in Oman found significant natural hydrogen bubbling to the surface from peridotite-rich rock, strengthening the case for “white hydrogen” as a low-carbon resource. Health Insurance & Costs: A Denver mother’s 14-month fight with Anthem over a $67,000 emergency surgery highlights how coverage loopholes can turn urgent care into a long legal battle. Public Lands & Wildlife: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says more than 95% of national refuge lands could be open to hunting and fishing after proposed expansions, including new Colorado big-game access at Rocky Flats. Colorado Policy Watch: Gov. Polis vetoed an early package of bills, including a measure that would have required social media platforms to notify law enforcement about certain content. Transportation: CDOT adjusted US 550 closure timing for June 1 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) near Silverton, with short delays and detours for motorists.
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