Colorado River Water Policy: The federal government released a final 10-year operational framework for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, setting up potentially steep cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada while requiring new two-year renegotiations through 2036. Nuclear Safety at Los Alamos: A federal safety board says a June fire inside a glove box at LANL’s plutonium facility was “preventable,” adding to a pattern of glove-box incidents since 2023. Education Tech in New Mexico: New Mexico connected more than 32,000 students, teachers and staff to the Statewide Education Network, aiming to close the digital divide with faster, more secure broadband. Local Energy/Utilities: New Mexico’s regulators approved a sale of New Mexico Gas Co., as debate continues over whether the state should consider taking ownership stakes in utilities. Military Tech Test: The Defense Department advanced its HyCAT hypersonic testing program after Hermeus’ Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 successfully released an external payload over New Mexico. Health & Culture: A Navajo Nation study found that traditional Diné food for heart failure patients reduced the need for emergency care. Agriculture & Biosecurity: USDA-funded research targets foul odors that attract the New World screwworm, aiming for better lures to protect livestock. Housing Affordability: Santa Fe is weighing a proposal to triple a developer fee-in-lieu option for affordable units, with supporters citing more funding and critics warning it could slow building.