Weather: Two storm systems are expected to bring rain and mountain snow to New Mexico Friday and Saturday, with a chance of minor flooding in the northwest, where communities are still recovering from recent floods. Energy Permitting: The Senate advanced Sen. Martin Heinrich’s permitting bill in a 73-25 procedural vote. Tribal leaders and environmental advocates warn it could limit public input on major projects; the bill has not yet passed. Oil and Gas: The EPA is proposing to ease methane rules for oil wells, drawing criticism that weaker standards could increase pollution and health risks near drilling communities. Public Lands: A new Interior Department strategy calls for selling federal lands to states, tribes and local governments, without identifying which areas could be affected. Water and Flood Recovery: Researchers found the Rio Grande’s summer pulse flow improved the health of cottonwoods near the river. In Doña Ana County, commissioners brought the flood commission under county control after a year of negotiations. Project Jupiter: Doña Ana County says the Santa Teresa data center missed a required jobs-report deadline and is notifying the project of a potential contract breach.