El Paso, New Mexico airspace closed by FAA without explanation; flights restricted under national defense noticeWithout explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites national defense - El Paso Matters

The Federal Aviation Administration has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a national defense designation, offering no explanation for the rare move.An unexplained FAA order has shut down air space over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico, warning that aircraft violating the restriction could face interception and possible use of deadly force.