Roadless Rule Rollback: The Trump administration moved to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a move that would reopen large swaths of national forest land to logging, road building, and mining—sparking warnings from environmental groups that it could worsen wildfire risk. Colorado River Stress: Satellite imagery shows Lake Mead and Lake Powell shrinking to record lows, raising alarms about hydropower and water reliability across the Southwest, including New Mexico. Local Fire & Air: Albuquerque Fire Rescue reported higher counts of outside, structure, and vehicle fires than last year, while a dust advisory warned residents about worsening air quality. Wildfire Smoke in NM: The Frijoles Fire grew past 11,300 acres, and officials warned smoke could drive very unhealthy air in nearby valleys, including Nambe and Española. Project Jupiter Gas Pipeline Delay: A $60 million Green Chile Project pipeline tied to the Project Jupiter data center was delayed to at least February 2027 amid opposition and regulatory hurdles. Health & Safety Recall: The FDA upgraded a massive egg recall to its highest risk level due to Salmonella concerns, with distribution reaching New Mexico. Community Cooling Option: ABQ BioPark’s Tadpole Springs will shift to a weekend-only schedule after Labor Day through mid-October.