Colorado River Tension: Arizona is bracing for possible federal water cuts up to 77% if Upper and Lower Basin states can’t reach a deal, with Nevada facing smaller reductions. Heat & Storm Risk: New Mexico is heading into a hot, dry weekend with single-digit humidity and a growing chance of strong to severe storms in the east, plus a separate Sandia Mountains fire response to the Osha Canyon Fire. Green Hydrogen Scrutiny: Questa’s planned first green hydrogen facility is backed by safety and water studies, but critics warn drought impacts and question local public input and conflicts of interest. Wildfire Updates: Crews are working to contain the Rio Fire in northern New Mexico after lightning sparked it, with air operations and direct suppression tactics underway. Clean Energy Milestone: SunZia’s major wind transmission line is now fully operational, moving renewable power from New Mexico across the Southwest. Wastewater Debate: NMiF weighs in on the state’s wastewater reuse rules as oil-and-gas interests push to expand treated wastewater use. Public Health Watch: CDC data shows measles has spread to 41 states, with New Mexico listed among jurisdictions with confirmed cases. Local Infrastructure: Taos-area travelers should expect delays starting June 23 as US 64 pavement work begins.