Politics & Voting: A new SurveyUSA poll commissioned by KOB shows Rep. Gabe Vasquez leading GOP challenger Greg Cunningham in New Mexico’s 2nd District by 3 points—inside the margin of error—while Trump’s favorability in the district is net negative. Energy & Environment: New Mexico’s outgoing land commissioner issued an executive order banning new uranium mining on state trust lands, aiming to counter federal expansion plans and refocus on cleanup of abandoned sites. Tribal & Land Rights: Tribes are central to the uranium lease ban, with the order targeting new leases while leaving existing permits largely intact. Public Safety & Privacy: Albuquerque Police Department laid out how it uses 19,000 camera views and license plate readers, saying it monitors for law-enforcement purposes and does not support immigration enforcement. Education Accountability: APS released a long-delayed report tied to former superintendent Winston Brooks’ 2014 resignation, ending a 12-year fight for details. Schools & Safety: A lawsuit alleges APS failed to act against a former Cibola High School teacher accused of grooming students; the case is pending. Culture Spotlight: Santa Fe’s Zozobra returns, with coverage of the history and legacy of Old Man Gloom. Community Activism: NMSU hosted Sumud Fest, a Palestine-justice and immigration-justice event blending mutual aid, music, and advocacy. Health Policy: Twenty-one states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over a rule that would block Medicaid federal funding for transgender youth gender-affirming care.