Local Accountability: Santa Fe County officials are seeking answers after an Epstein survivor memorial near Zorro Ranch was repeatedly vandalized, raising questions about how New Mexico law treats descansos. Culture & Community: Albuquerque Museum welcomed Eric J. García as its 2026 Frederick Hammersley Visiting Artist, unveiling a new mural on immigration, education, and the role of cultural institutions. Tech & Youth: A landmark federal trial opened against Meta over claims Instagram and Facebook were engineered to be addictive for teens, with states seeking massive penalties and platform changes. Environment & Public Lands: The Trump administration moved to rescind the national forest “roadless rule,” a move that’s enraging environmentalists and could reshape wildfire and land-management decisions. Native History & Education: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticized New Mexico’s plan for a scaled-down museum at Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, despite a $20M state grant. Health & Schools: CDC data shows kindergarten vaccine exemptions topping 4% nationwide as coverage for MMR and DTaP slips. Public Safety & Privacy: New Mexico is among states suing over demands for sensitive CDL driver data, arguing the federal push violates privacy laws. Family Life: Albuquerque’s BioPark Aquarium’s Tadpole Springs will shift to weekend-only hours after Labor Day.