Legal Access & Shortage: The New Mexico Supreme Court approved a supervised-work pathway that lets law graduates bypass the bar exam by proving competency through intensive, overseen practice—aimed at easing a “legal desert” problem across rural counties. Health & Costs: A new analysis puts New Mexico’s 2025 measles outbreak at $5.4 million, with most of the price tied to public health response and lost work/school time, not hospital bills. Drugs & Competition: Michigan AG Dana Nessel announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price inflation and reduced competition, pending signatures. Childcare Accountability: A second former New Mexico childcare budget official sued, alleging retaliation after flagging a multimillion-dollar funding shortfall tied to universal childcare. Education & Privacy: Santa Fe and Los Alamos schools paused a state-required AI reading assessment over student privacy concerns about voice recording. Community & Culture: Las Cruces unveiled a new Chiva Town mural celebrating local history and culture, chosen through community input. Public Safety & Data: Doña Ana County commissioners discussed a citizen monitoring committee for Project Jupiter, pushing for independent oversight as the data-center project ramps up. Obituaries: Local remembrance coverage included Mary Ruth Siemon and others.