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Cessna Clips Grumman on Taxiway | Santa Fe News

A tense near-miss unfolded at Santa Fe Regional Airport when a Cessna, struggling with brake failure, clipped the wing of a parked Grumman on the taxiway—thankfully with no injuries reported. The FAA is now investigating the braking issue, highlighting how even ground operations can turn risky in aviation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/14a159d2393cb56c

Man Accused of Debt-Related Shooting | Santa Fe News

A 36-year-old man, Charles Richards, is facing deadly charges after police say he fatally shot a man outside a smoke shop in Albuquerque over a debt. Surveillance footage shows Richards and others forcing the victim out, then chasing him into the street before firing. The video also captured Richards with a gun, and audio hints at the debt motive. His ankle monitor’s GPS data helped pinpoint his location at the time of the shooting. Richards, now booked into jail, faces multiple charges including murder, conspiracy, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence — with investigators still looking for others involved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/791619da0a214b6c

Albuquerque Shooting Over Debt | Santa Fe News

Albuquerque Shooting Over Debt | Santa Fe News

Sierra County Pauses Data Center Plans | Santa Fe News

Sierra County has paused all new data center projects for 18 months, unanimously voted by commissioners after intense public outcry sparked by Spaceport America’s solar-powered data center proposal — a plan that echoes a failed past attempt by Green Data in Socorro, forcing officials to pause and rethink the long-term impact on water, power, and community needs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/24eda2a37967f002

Ruidoso Downs Race Track Crisis | Santa Fe News

Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico’s premier horse racing venue, remains shut down all season after catastrophic flooding in 2025 damaged a critical culvert — a blow that’s not just hurting horses but crippling the local economy, which relies on the track’s $100M+ annual revenue. With the New Mexico Gaming Control Board weighing next steps and the mayor fighting to keep the license active despite DOT’s closure order, the future hangs in the balance — especially as the iconic All-American Futurity races are now being held in Albuquerque. Safety vs. survival is the tension driving this high-stakes drama, as officials scramble for a solution that could bring Ruidoso Downs back to life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/52c0e4eec9d2b445