Pineywoods Water Crisis; El Paso Airport Closed, then Reopened; Snow-Removal Program, and More
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FAA stops—and then suddenly reverses decision—on El Paso Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration issued unexplained notices late Tuesday, closing airspace over El Paso and a large patch of southern New Mexico west of Santa Teresa for 10 days.
Update 7:25 a.m. Feb. 11: The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the air restrictions over El Paso, the agency said. The restrictions in New Mexico remain.
From AP News, 12:31 p.m. Feb. 11: WASHINGTON — “The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share sensitive details.”
“That caused friction with the Federal Aviation Administration, which wanted to ensure commercial air safety and the two agencies sought to coordinate, according to two of the people.”
“Despite a meeting scheduled later this month to discuss the issue, the Pentagon wanted to go ahead and test the laser, prompting the FAA to shutter the airspace. It was not clear whether the laser was ultimately deployed.”
“Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said earlier that the response by the Defense Department and the FAA to neutralize an incursion by Mexican cartel drones had led to the airspace closure. Drone incursions are not uncommon along the U.S.-Mexico border.”
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Air Force Volunteers Offer Snow Removal Program
Under the direction of Staff Sergeant William “Cody” Marquez, volunteers from Holloman Air Force Base are lending a helping hand to the village of Cloudcroft.
Elderly and other folks who struggle with snowfall are invited to sign up at the village office for help shoveling snow from their drives and walkways. Mayor Wiley and Public Works Supervisor Carrizal will screen applicants and submit a list of eligible homes for the volunteer troop.
The group will use their own equipment and manpower—they’ve signed up to be “on call” for big storms to help those in need. Volunteers can also sign up at the village office. For more information, drop by and chat with Utilities Clerk Ashley White.
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