Solar Manufacturing: ARRAY Technologies opened a new $50M, 216,000-square-foot Albuquerque plant, aiming to expand domestic production and add about 300 jobs as the solar market stays volatile amid FCC inverter rules and polysilicon tariff uncertainty. Defense & Tech: U.S. AeroVironment won its first international LOCUST laser counter-drone order worth over $50M, signaling faster scaling of directed-energy defenses for drone-heavy threats. Energy Policy: Canada said it will scale back environmental reviews for major energy projects as trade tensions with the U.S. heat up, while New Mexico’s Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pushed natural gas export talks on a Mexico City mission. Water & Agriculture: The U.S. and Mexico signed 2027-2028 Colorado River operating guidelines, cutting deliveries by 250,000 acre-feet and setting up salinity pilots. Local Courts & Privacy: New Mexico began opening arguments in its Facebook/Meta trial tied to Cambridge Analytica-style data practices. Wildlife & Legal Battles: 20 states and DC sued the Trump administration over Endangered Species Act rollbacks, challenging changes to “harm” definitions and critical habitat processes. Community & Health: A child died after a medical emergency at New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras; officials say foul play isn’t suspected. Infrastructure & Housing: Albuquerque’s fiber expansion rules are under debate as a city proposal would limit pauses and adjust repair timelines amid homeowner complaints. Agriculture & Climate Impacts: New Mexico State Fair harvests showed smaller produce and fewer entries after heat and drought. Business & Real Estate: A historic Old Town-area Albuquerque property, including a former U.S. Post Office, is listed for $875,000.