Native Language & Early Childhood: U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced new legislation to strengthen Native language learning in Tribal Head Start programs, even as the Trump administration pushes for English-only instruction. Native Communities & Culture: A new Native voice is set to become the Zozobra Fire Spirit for the first time, tying tradition to today’s community leadership. Uranium & Public Lands: New Mexico Mining Watch praised State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard’s executive order banning new uranium leasing on state trust lands, directing cleanup focus instead of new development. Education Accountability: Plaintiffs in the Yazzie-Martinez education lawsuit asked a judge to reject the state’s reform plan and let them write their own, arguing it lacks timelines and measurable benchmarks. Local Schools Under Scrutiny: Albuquerque Public Schools faces a lawsuit over allegations that a former Cibola High School teacher groomed students; APS says it will address claims through the legal process. Tech, Privacy & Policing: APD detailed its use of 19,000 camera views and license plate readers, stressing law-enforcement purpose and saying it doesn’t support immigration enforcement. Horse Racing Shift: Ruidoso Downs owners are moving the All American Futurity and related events to Texas in 2027. Community Events: PEEC and New Mexico Wild host a “Wild Waters” rivers book tour stop in Los Alamos on Sept. 10.