Wildfire fight in federal court: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration sued FEMA for about $61.6 million to reimburse New Mexico National Guard costs tied to the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar, arguing the denials are “unconscionable” and that federal actions caused the disaster. Data center pressure in southern NM: Doña Ana County commissioners heard an update on Oracle’s Project Jupiter, with construction at 26% and new concerns after the state Supreme Court paused the air-quality permitting process. Local governance and public safety: Albuquerque City Council will revisit whether an overnight shelter near the airport should keep its permit after neighbors reported increased safety problems. Surveillance shift in Bernalillo County: The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office plans to roll out Axon automatic license plate reader tech, citing tighter data controls after ending a deal with Flock. School meals at risk nationally: SNAP cuts could ripple into school breakfast and lunch eligibility, with New Mexico ranked near the top for school meal reach in a new national report. Trump “New America” backlash: New Mexico leaders and residents pushed back on Trump’s idea to rename the state, saying it erases history and culture. Renewables face more local roadblocks: A new report finds a record number of state-and-local restrictions on renewable projects, with New Mexico among the few states showing no identified state or local restrictions.