Wildfire & Heat Watch: New Mexico is heading into more triple-digit heat and elevated fire danger mid-week, with storms lingering near the Ruidoso burn scar area and raising flash-flood concerns. Wildfire Impact Research: A new global analysis questions whether wildfire size is the best measure of harm, arguing “where it burns” and proximity to homes matter more than acres. Monsoon/El Niño Outlook: Monsoon season is underway, and NOAA’s El Niño advisory points to a potentially wetter, colder winter later this year—good news for drought-stressed water supplies. Clean Energy: The SunZia Wind Project, the nation’s largest wind project, began commercial operations in New Mexico, adding major power capacity for western states. Screwworm Alarm: New World screwworm cases are rising; USDA is releasing sterile flies in Texas, while Pennsylvania issued a quarantine and health officials urge ranchers and pet owners to watch wounds closely. Human Health: New Mexico reported its first human plague fatality of 2026, with officials warning about peak summer risk. Microplastics & Health: UNM researchers report microplastics found in human brain tissue linked to dementia and cardiovascular risk. Public Lands & Climate Politics: A judge ordered Interior to restore removed historical signs at national parks, including climate-related and diversity-focused interpretive materials.