Legislative Pay Ballot Fight: Las Vegas Democrat Pete Campos says New Mexico’s proposed constitutional change to pay lawmakers a salary could reshape the Legislature and shrink the pool of outside-career candidates, as voters decide the measure in November. Data Center Politics: A new national push to make data centers cover electricity and grid upgrade costs is colliding with New Mexico’s own Project Jupiter permitting fight and broader concerns about energy, water, and Native treaty rights. Debate Showdown: A Republican Party of New Mexico release says Deb Haaland declined a KRQE debate while Gregg Hull accepted, turning the campaign into a “no-show” dispute. Utility Accountability Clash: Sam Kane’s campaign attacks AG Raúl Torrez for waiting four years to question PNM rate hikes, after Torrez’s office sent a late letter demanding answers. Election-Season Transparency: An opinion piece highlights public-records fights over DOT contracting emails tied to a Senate Finance chair’s family-linked company. UNM & Business: Frontier Restaurant CEO Shannon Rainosek donates $250,000 to UNM’s business school to fund student internships and travel. Local Government: Bayard council hears updates on converting a former union hall into a mining museum. Flood Response: Navajo Nation declares a state of emergency after flash flooding kills three people, including a 7-year-old preparing for her birthday.