Colorado River & water reliability: Cities across the Southwest are ramping up conservation as Lake Powell nears “dead pool,” with officials warning the river’s flow and power generation could be disrupted if levels fall further. Heat & public health: A sprawling heat dome pushed triple-digit temperatures across much of the U.S., with humidity making conditions worse and extending dangerous heat into next week. Clean energy funding fight: The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants “based solely” on which states voted for Kamala Harris, contradicting earlier claims about project quality. New Mexico energy infrastructure: New Mexico’s Land Commissioner approved a wind farm repower lease after a public auction, replacing older turbines with newer, higher-output models. Broadband policy: Sen. Ben Ray Luján backed legislation to speed federal broadband permitting to unserved communities, aiming to cut red tape and enforce processing deadlines. STEM workforce: UNM-Gallup hosted a fiber optic bootcamp to help close the digital divide through hands-on training and certifications. Livestock biosecurity: Colorado State University research is targeting the stink-based chemical cues that attract New World screwworms, aiming to improve traps and detection as the parasite spreads. Local governance & tech: A New Mexico column weighs whether the state should buy its own utility amid a proposed TXNM Energy ownership change, arguing the Public Regulation Commission’s oversight matters.