Mountain West Football: Toa Fa’avae threw for 249 yards and three TDs as New Mexico crushed UTEP 61-7 in a conference opener, forcing five turnovers and jumping to 1-0 in league play for the first time since 2018. Local Public Safety/Media: New Mexico State Police said a “COPS” filming ride-along preceded an officer-involved shooting in southeast Albuquerque that killed a person; the officer was uninjured and officials say there’s no ongoing threat. Student Media Access: The Albuquerque Journal launched Jrnl+U, giving eligible CNM and New Mexico State students free digital Journal access as part of a campus-only push to expand local news. State Politics (District 39): In a Grant County forum, incumbent Rep. Luis Terrazas and challenger Raul Turrieta contrasted backgrounds and plans ahead of the next election. Arts & Community Retail: The Station Corrales reopened a long-vacant property as a women-owned retail hub, with four small businesses launching and more planned into next year. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: Seven balloon mishaps were reported on opening morning, including crashes into power lines and a light pole, with no serious injuries reported. Space Tourism (NM tie-in): Trip.com listed a 5.1 million yuan suborbital package that includes three days of preflight training at Spaceport America near Las Cruces. Online Kids Safety: A Connecticut mom urged Congress to pass broad kids online safety rules after a major Meta settlement, arguing protections must cover all platforms.