New Mexico Child Care Expansion: The Early Childhood Education and Care Department is pushing faster licensing for new providers to grow the state’s free childcare system, including an Infant Toddler Contract Slots push and SB 96 changes that let home-based childcare operate with fewer local hurdles. Youth Online Rules: The state senate passed a social media bill aimed at dialing back addictive features for minors, adding limits around default settings, notifications, and age verification. Meta on Trial in Tennessee: Tennessee’s lawsuit accusing Instagram of fueling a mental health crisis is set to go to trial in Nashville, with the state arguing platform design is the problem. Albuquerque Arts & Culture: Route 66 Summerfest and Route 66 Remixed trolley tours are set to celebrate the Mother Road’s 100th year with live music, food trucks, and augmented reality stops. Local Sports & Media: New Mexico Open coverage is getting an AI boost, with an autonomous golf commentator set to appear on-screen during the Sept. 14–16 event. Community Spotlight: Albuquerque Public Schools hit reading targets for early grades but still fell short in middle-school math, according to district assessment updates. Entertainment & TV: Melissa Gilbert says she’s leaving “When Calls the Heart” after budget issues, while actor Timothy Busfield continues to deny allegations tied to a grand jury investigation in Albuquerque.