New World screwworm in NM and Texas: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited a Texas ranch and highlighted the sterile-fly response as cases rise, warning the parasite could devastate cattle if wounds aren’t treated quickly. Public health alert: Florida moved to block shelter and rescue dogs and cats from states with confirmed detections, aiming to slow spread. Plague in New Mexico: The state confirmed its first human plague case of 2026 after a Santa Fe County woman died; officials are contacting close contacts and assessing ongoing risk. State environmental oversight: New Mexico’s top environment official warned lawmakers the Trump administration could cut federal funding that lets the state monitor facilities like Los Alamos and Sandia. Wildfire readiness: Reports note an unusually quiet start to fire season, while Hurley and other areas tighten restrictions as drought and heat persist. Data center pressure: Doña Ana County residents protested Project Jupiter’s community outreach, and Santa Teresa officials say development is already drawing interest. Microplastics and health: A UNM-linked study found microplastics in human brain tissue tied to dementia and cardiovascular risk.