Project Jupiter Fight: New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard denied Energy Transfer’s request to reconsider rights-of-way and a lease for a natural gas pipeline tied to Oracle/OpenAI’s Project Jupiter, citing greenhouse gas emissions, water impacts, and limited benefits to state trust beneficiaries. Federal Energy Policy: The Bureau of Land Management opened a 14-day comment period on a Chaco Canyon plan that would fully revoke a 10-mile buffer protecting the area from new mineral leasing and mining—an option BLM says could bring economic benefits, while Pueblo leaders oppose it. Data Privacy & Settlements: Attorneys general, including New Mexico’s AG, announced multistate bankruptcy settlements tied to the 23andMe genetic data breach, with states receiving limited recoveries from a finite estate plus a separate consumer class-action fund. Local Business & Retail: Timewise, part of Shell’s U.S. retail network, launched a mobile app and Wise Rewards loyalty program across 200-plus stores in Texas and New Mexico, offering fuel discounts and in-store club deals. Community & Housing: Albuquerque’s Historic Campus Association and Lofts at Albuquerque High residents face a city push to open courtyard gates or renegotiate, raising public safety concerns. Water & Waste: Cimarron council discussed drought-driven reservoir declines and ongoing transfer-station misuse, while Trinidad officials warned recovery could take years. Health Care Expansion: Encompass Health plans a new 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls to meet growing demand for inpatient rehab beds. Tech & Infrastructure: Adtran said Oso Internet Solutions is using its scalable broadband tech to extend fiber connectivity to the Ramah Navajo Indian Reservation. Public Safety: A viral NeeDoh microwave challenge has triggered burns in multiple states, including New Mexico, prompting fire marshal warnings.