Meta Teen Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to pay up to about $18 billion and tighten Facebook/Instagram protections for minors, including a daily two-hour limit that parents can disable, as states push broader youth-safety standards across social media. Fentanyl Accountability in NM: New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez sued the U.S. Department of Justice to force release of records tied to alleged “fentanyl walking,” seeking answers about why large shipments were reportedly allowed to reach communities. Medicaid Work Rules Update: NM Health Care Authority and Workforce Solutions will brief more than 200,000 Medicaid members on new federal work/activity requirements starting Jan. 1, 2027, plus exemptions and how to keep coverage. Public Health & Food Safety: Walmart’s Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter recall was upgraded to FDA Class I status over Salmonella risk; consumers should stop eating and return for a refund. Housing Stability: Lawyers told NM lawmakers some landlords use dishonest or possibly illegal tactics, as rent pressure and fast eviction timelines leave tenants with little room to recover. Reproductive Health Funding Fight: Multiple states, including New Mexico, sued over Title X conditions that could restrict contraception access and exclude transgender patients. Rural Care Funding: Southwest New Mexico providers are set to receive part of $50 million in state rural health stabilization money, including support for mental health and primary care.