Meta Child-Safety Ruling: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567M into a children’s mental health fund and overhaul teen-facing features, calling Facebook/Instagram a “public nuisance” and comparing the harm to a polluting factory; the order also tightens access for under-13 users and changes teen notification and “like” visibility rules. Tech Court Pressure: A federal appeals court let thousands of social media addiction lawsuits proceed against Meta, Google, TikTok and others, rejecting an early bid to block the cases—raising the stakes for platform design liability. Geothermal Push in NM: New Mexico lawmakers heard that much of tribal and pueblo land could be suited for geothermal, with potential benefits like lower water demand and new revenue streams for communities. Energy/IoT Deal: Fibocom and Future Electronics deepened Australia-New Zealand IoT collaboration, highlighting wireless modules and design-in support. Aviation Safety Scrutiny: A federal safety review found repeated GPS-jamming warnings tied to a New Mexico air ambulance crash, renewing calls for stronger safeguards near White Sands. Public Health: Salmonella outbreaks linked to eggs and jalapeños, plus pet-related cases, have sickened hundreds across multiple states. Mining Debate: Navajo opponents challenged a proposed uranium mine near Church Rock, citing legacy impacts and questioning claims of “safe” extraction. Logistics/Automation: Driverless trucking is set to expand in Texas and New Mexico as Atlas grows Kodiak-powered fleets toward public-road operations in 2027. Water Crisis Context: A new 10-year Colorado River plan sets up recurring negotiations and potential future cuts as reservoirs hit historic lows.