AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunity & Culture: Billings’ South Side packed South Park for the 72nd Mexican Fiesta, drawing 10,000+ people for food, music, dancing, 100+ vendors, and a major car show—an event rooted in Hispanic community history and longtime support for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Local Events: The Judith Basin County fairgrounds in Stanford host the C.M. Russell Stampede July 18–19, with rodeo, music fest, BBQ, art auction, and street dance, plus summer reading at the Judith Basin County Free Library and pantry hours updates. Environment & Everyday Life: Polystyrene “styrofoam” is back in the spotlight as the plastic industry pushes for a second chance and fights new restrictions, arguing it’s safe and recyclable while environmental groups call it one of the most problematic single-use plastics. Montana Education & Arts: Missoula Children’s Theatre returns with free performances of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast (auditions July 27–Aug 1 at Fairfield High School Auditorium) plus enrichment workshops. Agriculture & Science: Gov. Gianforte joined Montana agriculture partners for the ribbon cutting of MSU’s new Combined State Laboratories building in Bozeman, bringing together veterinary, analytical, and wool labs to support producers.
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