And what's with the Sandia Labs connection?
Just a conspiracy. Move along folks. There's nothing to see here.
Two things concern me here. Could be some of those "other than Mexicans" that have been crossing the border down this way have got themselves organized; maybe in conjunction with the local drug dealers who could provide intelligence for money. The other is homegrown Tim Veigh types, either alone (2 or 3 persons) or as part of a homegrown milita group which may be in the area.