Early Voting & Catholic Ballot Fight (Virginia): On the eve of early voting, about 850 Catholics joined a live webinar explaining two proposed Virginia constitutional amendments—one tied to abortion access and another to removing the state’s same-sex marriage ban—organized by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge’s “Catholics Vote No” campaign. New Mexico Climate Health Push: Public health advocates urged New Mexico lawmakers to fund a state climate-and-health program to track impacts from heat and wildfire smoke, plus a resilience fund for local and tribal responses. Albuquerque Housing Update: Housing New Mexico opened the Somos Apartments on Central Avenue, adding 70 income-restricted senior units (ages 55+) with space for local businesses. Wildfire Preparedness Financing: A report highlights how “forest resilience” funding aims to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk before fires hit. Data Center Cost Fight (National, with NM ties): The U.S. Senate blocked a GOP-led data center electricity-cost bill after Sen. Martin Heinrich objected, leaving the question of who pays for grid upgrades unresolved. Forensic Lab Funding (NM): New Mexico’s forensic lab says equipment replacement—not just new tech—is key to keeping accredited results for the justice system. Hurricane Polo Fallout: Polo’s remnants brought flooding and evacuations in parts of New Mexico, with road closures and debris reported. AZA Accreditation: Rolling Hills Zoo earned Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation, joining Albuquerque Biological Park among newly accredited facilities.