DEA fentanyl probe: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says the state may pursue billions in civil damages after reports that DEA agents repeatedly monitored but didn’t seize fentanyl shipments to build bigger cases, raising questions about public-safety risk and whether the approach is spreading. Water protection: Chaves County commissioners approved a resolution to prioritize and protect water for agriculture and community stability, urging “all viable and safe options” as shortages intensify. Space economy: UNM’s Sustainable Space Research Grand Challenge hosted a statewide workshop to connect universities, labs, agencies, and industry and map next steps for New Mexico’s growing space sector. Aerosols & climate: Scientists used aircraft measurements to identify a Houston coal plant as a dominant source of cloud-forming aerosol particles, linking emissions to regional cloud formation. Nuclear R&D: A new “no fuel” lead-cooled reactor concept from Italy’s Newcleo aims to test safer fission behavior using surplus plutonium, targeting next-gen reactor risk reduction. Agriculture biosecurity: Lawmakers are pushing for a coordinated federal response to New World screwworm cases reaching Texas and New Mexico, including clearer sterile-fly production and containment guidance. Tech policy & safety: The FCC’s new Emergency Alert System cybersecurity rules require default password changes and other protections, with broadcasters warning about added costs. Dark skies economics: Research finds visitors value darker skies and will pay more for better night conditions, putting a price on light pollution impacts.