Local Film Spotlight: Gilbert filmmaker Justin Rose and actor-producer Christopher Studenka’s ultra-low-budget thriller “Down Radical” was shot entirely in Arizona and is set for a Oct. 2 world premiere at the Tarzana International Film Festival in Los Angeles. Election & Community Outreach: BOLD PAC (Congressional Hispanic Caucus) is launching a creator-led voter outreach push, including a “Vota Tour” aimed at Latino turnout in competitive districts across Colorado and New Mexico. Student Audio Buzz: NPR’s 2026 Student Podcast Challenge highlights the best student-made audio stories nationwide, with finalists and honorable mentions now available to listen. Tech & Privacy: A New Mexico jury found Meta liable in a data-privacy case, adding fuel to the broader fight over age assurance and protections online after TikTok’s Alabama settlement. Arts & Culture: Meow Wolf is bringing back Skyworm and rolling out a month of music and Halloween events. Sports (UNM): UNM men’s basketball is slated for at least 20 televised games in 2026-27, with Mountain West broadcast details released. Weather Watch (Doña Ana): Flooding concerns prompted evacuation orders in Hatch Valley; orders were lifted for several communities late Tuesday, with Rincon still under notice.