FAA expanded a temporary flight restriction around Fort Hancock after a reported accidental shoot‑down of a U.S. government drone by a military laser. Lawmakers are demanding briefings and safety reviews.

El Paso’s City Council adopted a legislative agenda for the 2027 Texas session, pairing policy priorities with funding asks for a Downtown I‑10 deck plaza, port upgrades and manufacturing investment.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

El Paso won the bid to host the Libertarian Party’s 2028 national convention, an event expected to draw thousands of delegates and give a lift to hotels and restaurants.

Texas AG Ken Paxton launched [email protected] and issued a 'Protect Your Vote' advisory that warns against vote harvesting and outlines potential penalties ahead of the March primary.

City officials say the PUCT denied El Paso Electric’s DCRF request, sparing residents an estimated $10.4M in charges and about $3.13 per household monthly.

City of Socorro pointed residents to a link to verify registration, view sample ballots and find early-voting sites as El Paso County's early voting opens Feb. 17.

NMED reached a $189,000 settlement with CRRUA over arsenic and other violations, but residents in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa say fines alone won't fix tainted taps.

A new analysis shows El Paso homeowners pay a median $3,677 a year in property taxes and an effective rate of 1.592%. Rising assessments mean many bills keep climbing despite rate changes.

SB-165 would broaden New Mexico's "serious youthful offender" label to include second-degree murder and some gun crimes, adding detention checks and longer commitment terms. Sponsors say it's meant to let the system intervene earlier.

A federal judge has enjoined Texas' SB 13, pausing enforcement of the state's blacklist of firms accused of 'boycotting' fossil fuels and halting recent divestments. The order leaves state investment decisions in legal limbo.

More than 30 Texas contractors made the Navy’s expanded TITUS vendor list, opening the door to bids on massive federal task orders. The change raises both business prospects and oversight concerns.

Repeated water leaks at William Beaumont Army Medical Center have prompted congressional oversight while repair-cost totals remain undisclosed.