Sheriff Nancy Guthrie stepped down from El Paso PD to prevent being fired, according to reports.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department recently updated Sheriff Chris Nanos’ official resume, following local news reports highlighting inaccuracies related to his work history. These discrepancies notably touched on his departure from his first law enforcement job. Public records indicate that Nanos resigned from the El Paso, Texas, Police Department in 1982 to avoid being terminated, […]
El Paso Airspace Closure Reflects Increasing Challenges in Trump’s Focus on Overlooked Cartel Drone Threat
Increased Attention on Drone Threats at the U.S.-Mexico Border The issue of cartel drone activities along the U.S.-Mexico border—estimated between 40,000 and 60,000 incidents annually—has been mostly overlooked by the current administration. The airspace closure over El Paso on February 10 has, however, sparked urgent discussions about the drone threat and highlights challenges facing the […]
El Paso Airspace Shutdown Sparks More Questions Than Answers: Cartel Drones, Pentagon Laser Test, or Something Different?
El Paso Airspace Closure Sparks Confusion and Calls for Investigation Federal agencies are still providing conflicting accounts regarding the unusual closure of El Paso airspace last week. This situation has grown more complex with another NOTAM still active near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, raising further questions and pushing Republican lawmakers to demand a formal inquiry. […]
Fake Memo About El Paso Highway Closure Circulates After Drone Incursions by Mexican Cartels Were Stopped in El Paso
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has clarified that a rumor claiming major highways in and out of El Paso will be closed for ten days is false. This misinformation aligns with the timeframe of temporary flight restrictions imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) related to cartel drone activity in the El Paso […]
El Paso airport shutdown highlights increasing security threats from cartel drones
When the FAA declares a flight halt over major U.S. cities for “special safety reasons,” it’s worth paying attention. On February 10, the FAA suspended flights at El Paso International Airport, initially announcing a 10-day restriction, but this was quickly retracted the same day. Flights are back on, but a lot of questions linger. Transportation […]
Texas Representative on El Paso Border Incident, ‘We’re Lagging in Drone Defense Measures’
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzalez Highlights UAS Defense Needs Along Mexico Border U.S. Representative Tony Gonzalez, a Republican from Texas, emphasized the urgent need to bolster defenses against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) along the U.S.-Mexico border. This comes after the federal government restricted airspace in parts of his district on Tuesday night. Gonzalez indicated that he […]
Military intercepts balloon near El Paso amid drone worries
U.S. officials confirmed that the military shot down what was later identified as a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, earlier this week. Initially, it was suspected to be a foreign drone. This misidentification resulted in the complete closure of airspace around El Paso Airport. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated her government had no information […]
Drones from a Mexican cartel enter US airspace close to El Paso, taken down by the military
The Trump administration reported on Wednesday that a drone, linked to a Mexican drug cartel, intruded into U.S. airspace and was swiftly dealt with by the military. This incident took place close to El Paso International Airport in Texas, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to temporarily close the airport late Tuesday. Transportation Commissioner Sean […]
El Paso airport shut down for 10 days due to specific security concerns
Flight Suspension at El Paso International Airport The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a suspension of all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas, effective for ten days starting from 11:30 PM MST on February 10 until 11:30 PM MST on February 20. This includes commercial, cargo, and general aviation flights. […]
Authorities report that an immigrant apparently took their own life at a detention center in El Paso.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported that a detainee found dead at an immigration center in El Paso, Texas, last week appears to have taken his own life. The individual, identified as Victor Manuel Díaz, a 36-year-old Nicaraguan, reportedly committed suicide on Wednesday at a large tent facility located on the U.S. Army’s Fort […]