Microplastics Health Link: A new study with UNM researchers found microplastics in human brain tissue, with higher levels in donors with dementia, raising fresh alarms about pollution’s long-term health impacts. Border Wall Buildout: Reporting says Trump’s “smart wall” construction is accelerating, with hundreds of miles in progress—an environmental and contracting story that will shape impacts along the Southwest. Oil & Gas Air Pollution Tool: A new interactive “Refinery Risk Map” estimates health impacts from nearly every U.S. refinery, including New Mexico, using emissions and PM2.5 modeling to quantify risks for nearby communities. Screwworm Threat in NM: New World screwworm has been detected in a New Mexico dog as cases spread from Texas, prompting heightened monitoring and treatment readiness for livestock and pets. Project Jupiter Community Backlash: A planned Doña Ana County town hall on the OpenAI/Oracle data center shifted into a job-fair-style event, sparking resident anger over transparency and greenhouse-gas concerns. Colorado River Funding Warning: A Senate panel warned Colorado River states, including New Mexico, that suing over water could cost them conservation aid before September deadlines. Universal Childcare Court Fight: A judge is set to hear a challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare rollout, with possible impacts for thousands of families. Solar Milestone in NM: Albuquerque-based ARRAY says it surpassed 100 GW of solar tracker deliveries worldwide, signaling continued growth in clean energy deployment.