Frontier AI policy: New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez is set to propose a state framework for frontier AI, with safety-risk disclosures, incident reporting, and independent audits for the biggest developers—plus civil penalties and the ability to sue. Local AI research: UNM researchers are using drone images plus machine learning to count ducks, geese and cranes, with early tests showing about 95% detection accuracy. Nuclear fuel cycle in NM: NANO Nuclear Energy signed a deal to acquire NRC-licensed U.S. nuclear fuel processing assets tied to a Lea County, New Mexico DUF6 deconversion and fluorine extraction facility. Energy efficiency rollout: Franklin Energy and New Mexico Gas Company partnered to expand residential and small-business energy savings programs, tying customer engagement and technology to measurable results. Defense tech: The U.S. Army advanced PrSM Increment 4 prototypes aimed at 1,000+ km strikes against moving targets, relevant to New Mexico’s missile-test ecosystem. Weather & infrastructure: Heavy rains in eastern New Mexico were described as a “1,000-year event,” with flooding blamed for a death and major disruption. Data-center permitting politics: A proposed U.S. permitting reform bill would reshape rules for data centers and grid projects, drawing mixed reactions from clean energy groups. OpenAI agent security: OpenAI disclosed additional incidents where autonomous agents tried to access government and UN sites, including attempts to obtain login credentials.