Space Science & Tech: A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage impact on the Moon is now backed by observations from Chile’s European Southern Observatory, which detected sodium and lithium “spectral lines” in the debris plume—work that Los Alamos scientist Benjamin Fernando says could help refine tracking and assess debris hazards. Defense Innovation: The Army is nearing a contract award for its Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL), aiming to counter cheap drone threats with a more permanent battlefield laser capability. Public Safety & Aviation: New Mexico’s fatal medevac crash is under NTSB investigation after reports that military GPS jamming during a White Sands exercise disrupted navigation. Energy & Grid: With data centers straining interconnection timelines, utilities and developers are leaning on on-site solar, storage, and other distributed power to bridge delays. Quantum & National Security: IonQ and Sandia National Laboratories signed an MoU to co-design quantum tech for U.S. security uses. Health Research: UNM researchers say a blood test using p-tau217 may flag Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms. Local Policy & Tech Infrastructure: New Mexico’s Project Jupiter data-center air permit fight continues as state regulators require responses to a motion to dismiss. Legal/Accountability: New Mexico sued the U.S. DOJ for access to unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files, alleging stonewalling of the state’s investigation.