Assisted Dying Fight in New York: A federal judge blocked New York from enforcing parts of its Medical Aid in Dying Act against four Catholic nun orders and Catholic health ministries while their lawsuit moves forward, as the law is set to take effect Aug. 5. Catholic Life in New Mexico and Beyond: Catholic dioceses nationwide are consolidating parishes and closing churches as Mass attendance and priest numbers decline, with New Mexico among the states seeing restructuring. Local Faith and Public Safety: In Albuquerque, an archbishop defended religious liberty for Muslims amid a proposed mosque dispute, while another Catholic leader described threats and a firearm incident at a parish tied to the controversy. Public Access Policy: A Sandia Mountains land-transfer proposal to the Pueblo of Sandia is drawing pushback over protecting public recreation access, with lawmakers and county officials backing the move. Child Welfare Lawsuit: New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez sued CYFD over allegations that a teen was taken to a Texas border crossing and forced to walk to reunite with his mother, seeking court limits on similar removals without approval. Arts & Community Calendar: Los Alamos Arts Council announced August events, including an Aug. 8 arts and crafts fair and the return of afterschool art studios starting Aug. 10. Education Tech: New Mexico’s broadband education network expanded, connecting Las Cruces Public Schools, Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools, and Raices Del Saber charter school.