Legislative Pay Fight: A Las Vegas lawmaker says a proposed constitutional change to pay New Mexico legislators could reshape the Legislature into a full-time political job, while supporters argue it would broaden representation and make races more competitive. Data Center Pressure in New Mexico: Oracle’s massive AI compute buildout highlights how Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa is tied to a wider data-center boom, even as lawmakers and critics push for rules on electricity costs and accountability. Tribal Rights and Consultation: A national report argues big tech is using “sustainability” language to avoid meaningful tribal consultation tied to data-center projects, pointing to New Mexico’s Project Jupiter. Public Health Alert: The New World screwworm is moving north again, with New Mexico and Texas among areas raising concern for livestock and pets. Flood Tragedy on the Navajo Nation: Heavy monsoon rains led to a deadly flash flood that killed three people, including a grandmother and her 7-year-old granddaughter. State Fair Costs: Albuquerque’s New Mexico State Fair draws complaints about steep food and admission prices, even as inflation is blamed. Arts and Culture: UNM’s Art Museum reopened with new exhibitions after a year focused on preserving its collections. Local Governance Watch: A transparency dispute alleges state DOT officials used workarounds tied to a company connected to lawmakers’ family members.