Public Corruption: A federal jury found former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton guilty on all counts in a kickback scheme tied to Albuquerque Public Schools, with prosecutors saying more than $2 million in federal education funds were diverted to a friend’s company. Native Arts & Culture: The 104th Santa Fe Indian Market spotlights how new generations of potters are reimagining tradition while keeping the craft’s deep roots. Youth Tech & Health: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million over harm to children’s mental health, including rules that limit minors’ accounts and notifications. Public Safety & Schools: Albuquerque Public Schools installed vape detectors in all 13 high schools using opioid settlement money, aiming to curb vaping during class time. Climate & Health: New Mexico’s record heat wave has sent 770 people to ERs for heat-related illness, already surpassing last summer’s total. Immigration & Family Life: A nanny arrested by ICE at Philadelphia International Airport says she spent a month in federal custody in New Mexico after overstaying a visa, calling it a “nightmare.” Border & Land: Activists say bulldozers are plowing at Big Bend National Park as Trump’s border wall work pushes ahead, drawing anger over impacts to sacred land and wildlife. Food Security: Food banks report empty freezers and long lines as SNAP cuts take hold, leaving families scrambling for groceries. Energy Policy: The U.S. Department of Energy canceled proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, ending a plan that would have affected large areas of New Mexico. Uranium Debate: A New Mexico senator is calling for a moratorium on new uranium mining permits amid concerns about emerging extraction methods and community risk. AI in Education: A New Mexico-focused conversation on AI in classrooms argues schools should use tools to deepen learning, not just speed up tasks. Community Events: TEDxABQ returns with an Aug. 29 theme on reframing ideas, with speakers tackling topics from AI to gender equality.