Measles Watch: New Mexico confirmed a new measles case in Valencia County, bringing 2026 total to 19; health officials say the patient is an unvaccinated child recovering at home and list exposure spots in Belen (Walmart on Sept. 4; Presbyterian Urgent Care on Sept. 8), urging symptom monitoring for up to 21 days. Suicide Prevention: On World Suicide Prevention Day, the state reported a 19% drop in suicide deaths from 2024 to 2025, though suicide remains a leading cause of death—especially for ages 12–17—and most deaths involved firearms; officials highlighted 988 and veteran crisis resources. School Mental Health Tech: Schools are increasingly using AI chatbots to flag students in crisis amid counselor shortages; one report describes a Texas case where a student shared a self-harm plan with an AI chatbot, prompting intervention. Health Care Recognition: UNM Hospital earned national honors for patient care, equity, and community impact, including a top ranking in community benefit and inclusivity from the Lown Institute and a U.S. News “High-Performing” designation. Medicaid Fraud Sentencing: In Silver City, two people were sentenced to prison terms totaling 10.5 years and ordered to pay $6.6 million in restitution for Medicaid fraud and identity theft tied to nonexistent services. AmeriCorps Funding Fight: Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition reached a settlement blocking Trump administration cuts to AmeriCorps for FY 2026, protecting funding and participants. Roadless Rule Pushback: New Mexico environmental groups held “people’s public hearing” forums after USDA proposed repealing the Roadless Rule, which protects large areas of federal forestland including in New Mexico.