Energy & Utilities: New Mexico DOJ is pressing PNM over “unusually high” bills tied to estimated meter readings after staffing shortages left some customers without actual reads, raising questions about the utility’s process and whether it should have anticipated the problem. Workforce & Education: New Mexico’s public four-year colleges and universities awarded 12,263 degrees and certificates in 2023-24, with business administration and management among the top fields; meanwhile, CNM is joining Sandia’s CAMINO effort to build an advanced-manufacturing workforce and spur economic growth. Tech & Cybersecurity: CyberSandia convened state cybersecurity leaders to discuss strengthening public-sector cyber resilience, while a Santa Fe jury heard testimony from Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg about roadblocks in investigating Cambridge Analytica and the risks posed by app developers. Immigration Policy: New Mexico and other states are suing to block a Trump administration public charge rule that would let officials weigh broad public benefits against green-card applicants. Local Economy: The state reports slowed job growth, with federal job cuts offsetting gains; and Los Alamos’ SBDC-backed Tycoolz is expanding frozen dog treat sales at the Los Alamos Co-Op. Business Climate: The New Mexico Racing Commission is seeking $8.4 million for the next legislative session, citing restrictive funding rules that limit how its own revenue can be spent. Public Safety & Health: Albuquerque police charged two suspects in a 2020 West Side murder case, and a local clinic is expanding access to FDA-approved TMS therapy for depression and anxiety.