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FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (568+ words) Anti-drone lasers used near the southern border by the U. S. military and Homeland Security to combat cartel drones are safe and shouldn't necessitate airport closures, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday after a review prompted by airspace closures in Texas earlier…...
Daylight shooting at home of alleged crime boss
21+ min ago (56+ words) The Sydney home of an alleged crime boss was shot at in broad daylight just metres from where children were playing Saturday sport. Updated April 18, 2026 " 6: 24pm, first published 6: 21pm...
Civil case against Alec Baldwin, "Rust" movie producers advances toward a trial
38+ min ago (575+ words) Nearly two years after actor Alec Baldwin was cleared of criminal charges in the "Rust" movie shooting death, a long simmering civil negligence case is inching toward a trial this fall. On Friday, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied…...
Feds move to condemn 7 acres of New Mexico state land in border zone
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (185+ words) The federal government is planning to file condemnation paperwork Friday ostensibly to seize a 7-acre parcel of state trust land along New Mexico's southern border, according to the State Land Office. The attorney for the U. S. Department of Justice added the…...
Feds move to 'forcibly take' 7 acres of New Mexico land in border zone
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (734+ words) State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard The Trump administration aims to use eminent domain to seize a 7-acre parcel of state trust land along New Mexico's southern border to construct a "critical border security project," the State Land Office announced…...
NM Land Commissioner decries Trump "land grab" along New Mexico-Mexico border
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (392+ words) Federal authorities intend to seize seven acres of New Mexico trust land along the Mexico-New Mexico border to build new wall infrastructure, according to an announcement April 17, 2026, from the State Land Office. (Map courtesy NM SLO) The U. S. Customs and Border…...
New Mexico's Hudson Mayes: Transferring to UNM
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (187+ words) Mayes will play for New Mexico in the 2026-27 season, according to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal. Analysis: Mayes spent the previous season at UC San Diego and posted decent numbers, averaging 11. 1 points and 5. 7 rebounds per contest. A guard who…...
Rio Rancho mayoral runoff approaches, candidates make final pitches
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (499+ words) RIO RANCHO, N. M. " Rio Rancho's two mayoral candidates are making their final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's runoff that will decide who will be the city's first new mayor since 2014. "I'm feeling a little bit nervous, but very confident," said…...
Rio Rancho mayoral candidates provide insight into their priorities if elected
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (587+ words) RIO RANCHO, N. M. (KRQE) " A major change in leadership is on the way for Rio Rancho on Tuesday, March 3. For the first time in ten years, the city will have a new mayor as Greg Hull leaves the position to run…...
Early voting opens for Rio Rancho mayoral runoff election
2+ week, 4+ day ago (166+ words) Early voting for Rio Rancho's 2026 mayoral runoff election runs March 31 through April 11. Early voting for Rio Rancho's municipal runoff election begins Tuesday, March 31, and continues through Saturday, April 11, giving residents ample opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day…...