Rural Health Policy: U.S. Sen. Peter Welch says the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five years, letting rural hospitals test Medicare payment models to stay financially stable. New Mexico Politics & Business Climate: With New Mexico’s primary Tuesday, more than 181,900 voters already cast ballots, and Trump issued endorsements across the state’s key races, including the governor’s contest. Minimum Wage: Albuquerque City Council passed a revised ordinance raising the city minimum wage from $12 to $15 over three years, with inflation-linked adjustments starting later and changes to how tipped workers are treated. Energy Transition: PNM filed with the Public Regulation Commission to approve 1,600+ megawatts of new renewables while also seeking to extend coal retirements and add more natural-gas capacity, including extending the Reeves plant. Local Real Estate: Demolition is set to begin on the historic Bliss Building after Lindy’s Diner’s partial collapse, a major hit to downtown’s longtime business anchor. Border Infrastructure: Columbus officials marked the first phase completion of a $30 million flood diversion project to protect the 24-hour port of entry and nearby industrial area. Tech & Industry: Intel is partnering with New Mexico-based 3D Glass Solutions on advanced semiconductor packaging substrate manufacturing in Odisha, signaling continued NM-linked supply-chain momentum. Workforce & Costs: A WalletHub report ranks New Mexico among the states where residents spend the most on health care as a share of income.