Innovation Funding: New Mexico launched a $150 million fund aimed at scaling quantum and other high-tech industries, with leaders saying it will help local companies compete for outside capital and create jobs. Local Economy & Housing: Albuquerque’s San Mateo Towers redevelopment is moving forward on a $30 million plan to convert long-vacant office space into apartments, including 33% affordable units, though crews report major delays from vandalism and damaged building systems. Food Safety: The FDA issued a recall of nearly 1.6 million eggs from Midwest Poultry Services in Texas due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, with distribution reaching retailers including New Mexico. Public Safety & Crime: Albuquerque Police Chief Cecily Barker shared midyear crime stats showing declines in many categories but a sharp jump in drug offenses, while the city also hosted “Coffee with a Cop” to build community trust. Energy & Tech: The U.S. Department of Energy announced the first 278 projects under its Genesis Mission to accelerate AI-driven science, including work tied to nuclear energy and critical minerals. Business Risk: Chick-fil-A confirmed a credential-stuffing data breach that may have exposed personal information for a limited number of Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, including New Mexico customers. Tribal & Land Use: The Trump administration released a fast-tracked plan to roll back a federal mineral-leasing moratorium around Chaco Canyon, with a public comment deadline set for July 29.