State Tech Funding: New Mexico Economic Development’s Technology and Innovation Office opened applications for two grant programs that match outside investment—at least $1 million in state funds for companies and research institutions already backed by federal, philanthropic, or private money. Public Safety Infrastructure: Shiprock cut the ribbon on a new First Responders Substation, a $20 million facility (nearly $18 million from the state) built to centralize medical, fire/rescue, law enforcement, and emergency management services. Law Enforcement Training: CNM Ingenuity and the New Mexico Department of Public Safety graduated 178 students from a redesigned legal training program for cadets, recruits, lateral officers, and telecommunicators, adding more interactive and technology-based instruction. Agriculture Biosecurity: USDA lifted New World screwworm livestock movement restrictions in New Mexico after no new detections since a Lea County dog case, easing transport rules for producers. Tech Policy & Privacy: Santa Fe schools approved a new cybersecurity policy but delayed a broader student data privacy rule, as parents continue to raise concerns about district use of student information. Uranium Watch: Catron County residents pushed back against a proposed uranium exploration project near Datil, citing fears about aquifer contamination and the scale of the land involved. AI & Defense Procurement: The U.S. Army is testing an AI tool to speed up how it drafts and posts service contract solicitations, aiming to reduce manual work and shorten timelines. Global Science & Security: The UN warned that nuclear test bans are under strain as nuclear-armed states refuse to ratify the treaty, warning any new tests could spark an arms race.