Critical Minerals & Energy Tech: Western Star says it has moved from building a U.S. tungsten platform to execution, citing Nevada/New Mexico work, geophysics, financing, and a 2026 maiden drill at Eagle Point. Public Health: A new study estimates New Mexico’s 2025 measles outbreak cost about $5.4 million overall, with vaccination-related response the biggest share—while the U.S. hits its highest measles case count in decades. AI & Computing for NM: Sandia, UNM, and startup Maxwell Labs are teaming up on laser-based photonic cooling aimed at cutting data-center chip cooling energy and water strain. Space Tech: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to crash into the Moon Aug. 5, creating a visible dust flash near key lunar craters. Policy & Legal Fight: 25 states, including New Mexico, sued the Trump administration over new tariffs, arguing they’re unlawful and will raise costs. Local Tech in NM: Sandia is testing a solar-thermal heat-storage setup to help Albuquerque coffee roasters run on stored sun. Community & Safety: A measles outbreak cost analysis lands as wildfire conditions elsewhere drive evacuations, and a Spokane-area arson suspect is arrested.