Data Center Fight in Doña Ana: Oracle’s Project Jupiter is rolling out an aggressive “A NEW DAY FOR NEW MEXICO” PR push—mailers, sponsorships, and community signings—while residents and critics say secrecy and rushed approvals fueled backlash and legal fights, including a push to halt or scrutinize the air quality permit. Wildfire & Water Risk: The lightning-caused Frijoles Fire is closing in on Rio Medio and Rio Frijoles, raising fears for Santa Cruz Lake’s water supply and the burn-scar flash-flood threat as monsoon rains loom. Heat & Storm Watch: Forecasts call for record-challenging triple-digit heat across New Mexico with only spotty storm chances, plus ongoing air-quality concerns tied to wildfire smoke. LANL Preparedness Drill: Los Alamos National Laboratory ran a full-scale emergency exercise with local and tribal partners to test wildland fire response, coordination, and hazardous materials readiness. Colorado River Cuts: Federal officials finalized 2027–2028 Colorado River operating rules, forcing major reductions for Arizona, California, and Nevada—another reminder of how drought is reshaping water planning across the Southwest. Uranium & Tribal Health: As the U.S. boosts domestic uranium production, tribal communities near uranium facilities are renewing concerns about contamination and health impacts.