Meta Youth Mental Health Ruling: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a children’s mental health fund, calling Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp a “public nuisance” and directing major changes for minors, including deleting accounts under 13 and restricting certain features during school hours. Public Corruption Fallout: Sheryl Williams Stapleton was convicted on federal charges tied to diverting education money from Albuquerque Public Schools, adding to a growing list of New Mexico lawmakers facing corruption cases. CYFD Missing Teen: A 13-year-old in CYFD custody remains missing after running from UNM’s child psychiatric center, renewing scrutiny of youth behavioral health security and handoffs. Behavioral Health Funding: A state committee approved $40M+ for rural behavioral health plans, with more regions expected to be signed off before year’s end. Uranium Policy Push: A Bernalillo-area lawmaker is calling for a uranium mining moratorium while New Mexico reviews permits and regulation. Legislative Operations: The Legislative Council selected Albuquerque City Clerk Ethan Watson as the new director of the Legislative Council Service. Navajo Code Talkers Museum: New Mexico awarded nearly $20M to move the Navajo Code Talker Museum forward on Navajo Nation land in Farmington. Colorado River Tensions: Arizona objected to a federal Colorado River plan that could cut its water supply, setting up potential legal fights. Election Politics: Democrats set an early 2028 presidential primary calendar that includes New Mexico in the first wave.