AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire Memorials & Fire Weather: Wildland firefighters Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson were remembered in Grand Junction after being killed on the Colorado–Utah border; their deaths came as dozens of major fires still burn across the West, with heat, dry fuels, and erratic winds driving extreme conditions. Utah Heat Outlook: Utah’s Wasatch Front is set for another hot day, with more than 100 degrees possible in parts of the state, and a hotter stretch expected later next week as high pressure strengthens. Air Quality & Smoke: Smoke and unhealthy air are part of the summer picture as fires continue to spread, with officials urging residents to limit time outdoors. Mining & Land Use: A new exploration plan has been submitted for the Sheep Creek mine area, including drilling and sampling at multiple sites with explosives at one location. Energy & Grid Planning: Western governors backed a multi-state transmission task force aimed at updating the regional power grid and easing bottlenecks. Geothermal Innovation: A look at Utah FORGE highlights ongoing work to advance enhanced geothermal systems.
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