Clean Energy Funding: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants “based solely” on whether recipients’ states voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, drawing fresh backlash over politicized job-killing. Water & Power: New Mexico’s dust storms are intensifying—2025 brought record activity, and the state ranks among the worst for sand-and-dust events that threaten health and even renewable power. Agriculture & Trade: USDA will phase back Mexican cattle imports starting Aug. 24 at Douglas, Arizona, with later New Mexico ports (Santa Teresa, Columbus) as screwworm controls continue—an important swing for regional feedlots and prices. Livestock Health: USDA-backed research is pushing better screwworm lures, while the FDA/CDC continue tracking outbreaks tied to recalled eggs. Food Safety: Midwest Poultry Services recalled about 1.6M dozen eggs over possible Salmonella; illnesses tied to the outbreak have reached 98 cases across 17 states, including New Mexico. Local Economy: Roswell officials are moving toward a Nov. 3 vote on a 0.25% Local Option GRT to fund operations and infrastructure. Public Lands & Fire Risk: The U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico signed a 20-year shared stewardship deal to expand timber use, restoration, and wildfire fuel reduction. Water Levels: Elephant Butte Lake is sliding toward near-record lows, with local businesses and marinas bracing for more disruption. Corporate Watch: Paramount agreed to delay its $111B Warner Bros. Discovery merger as antitrust fights continue, with New Mexico among the states in the legal challenge.