Gender-Affirming Care Access: A New Mexico patient says even with state protections, long specialist waitlists can force people to pause hormone treatment for months, pushing some toward out-of-state care or DIY options. Nuclear & Uranium Pressure: A New Mexico-focused opinion argues the state is in the nuclear industry’s crosshairs as uranium prices rise and new projects circle northwest New Mexico, including proposals near Mount Taylor. Wind Power Fight: Another analysis questions whether the Trump administration’s push to “drill, baby, drill” is effectively dismantling the U.S. wind industry. Livestock Risk From Screwworm: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas calves, prompting Navajo Nation officials to review emergency plans and ranchers to brace for market and movement impacts. Food Aid Court Block: Federal judges temporarily blocked USDA from tying billions in funding to gender and immigration conditions, keeping nutrition and agricultural support on track. Healthcare Verdict: A jury awarded $13M in the Nichelle Nichols wrongful death case against Gila Regional Medical Center, though the hospital’s share is capped at $400K. Local Energy/Infrastructure: New Mexico’s Supreme Court upheld a defendant’s conviction despite improper jury-court communications, while other coverage highlights ongoing state and federal policy shifts affecting industries and services.