Teen Social Media Liability: Meta warned a federal court it could face up to $1.4 trillion in penalties in an August trial over claims Facebook/Instagram were designed to addict children and violated youth privacy rules, with states’ penalty math called “outlandish.” Data Center Pushback in New Mexico: Lawmakers are moving toward a statewide moratorium on large-scale data centers for 2027, citing water, energy, emissions, ratepayer impacts, and “microgrid loopholes,” while the NM Environment Department schedules a public hearing for Project Jupiter’s air permit after residents said their names were used without consent. Water Stress, Up Close: A report highlights how the Rio Grande is drying in Albuquerque, leaving farmers weeks behind on irrigation, as leaders point to storage and other tools. Agriculture & Livestock: The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association won an American AgCredit Rural Roots Grant to support ranchers and next-gen leaders, while officials urge vigilance as New World screwworm cases spread in the Southwest, including New Mexico. Local Housing: Roswell city leaders plan to consider condemning a long-vacant apartment complex over safety and maintenance concerns. Energy & Industry: NM’s advanced energy sector received over $7M in state awards, and Sandia National Labs unveiled MAD³ software aimed at accelerating materials simulation for manufacturing. Community & Culture: The Santa Fe Indian Market spotlights tribal partnerships and sponsor programming, and the Fuzión Radio network debuted a new Spanish Christian station in Dallas-Fort Worth.