At this point, Cannon Air Force Base proposes to fly gargantuan C-130 cargo planes and CV-22 Ospreys low to the ground over Taos County. The Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft itself has a controversial history of crashes and fatalities.
But, according to local realtor Albino Martinez, those propeller-driven war machines are just the tip of the spear aimed at Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
“Bino” is a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant with more than 20 years of service. He says this Low Altitude Tactical Navigation training is likely a Special Ops program. Sound-barrier-breaking jets may not be far behind.