Mountain West Volleyball: Hawaii’s Rainbow Wahine swept New Mexico again, 25-20, 25-18, 25-18, with Panna Ratkai leading 15 kills and Cha’lei Reid returning strong after a shoulder injury. Local Sports Spotlight: UNM locked in its QB decision, naming Toa Fa’avae “our guy” after he helped power a 42-18 Rio Grande Rivalry win over New Mexico State, including a 21-point third quarter and a “Roaster” trophy return to Albuquerque. Tech + Local Impact: Oracle sent notice delaying rent payments for New Mexico’s Project Jupiter data center, citing force majeure as the project slips at least a year amid local opposition and loan/lease review concerns. Politics in the Spotlight: The race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District is drawing national attention as Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham battle for control, with Trump weighing in publicly. Arts & Community: Plaza Art Fair featured artists Lou Ann Townsend and Mary Filapek are collaborating on a new body of work for the fair’s 95th year. Entertainment Pop Culture: Marvel’s December 2026 solicitations tease more major changes, including Midnight X-Men and Midnight Fantastic Four heading to New Mexico’s Jornada del Muerto.