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El Paso Water, local law enforcement warn about scheme to sell costly water filters; say city’s water is safe to drink

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers September 24, 2023September 22, 2023

The exact origins of the “water notice” fliers remain a mystery. However, the door fliers appear to be part of what local law enforcement officials earlier this month described as a deceptive marketing operation in El Paso.

Posted inEnvironment

52-year fight to protect Castner Range continues

Avatar photo by Christian Betancourt September 17, 2023September 15, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

El Paso recycling improves under new operator; city pushes education on what’s recyclable

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
Posted inHealth

After historic heat wave in El Paso, UPS contract adds new safety protections

Avatar photo by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Labor Day heat snaps more El Paso weather records

Avatar photo by Robert Moore September 4, 2023September 4, 2023
Posted inBusiness & Economy

Federal, state officials move to ease gas shortage in El Paso following refinery outage

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers September 4, 2023September 4, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Why El Paso’s summer was so damn hot

Avatar photo by Robert Moore September 1, 2023August 31, 2023
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El Paso’s record-hot summer is winding down. Probably.

Avatar photo by Robert Moore August 20, 2023August 21, 2023
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Climate change, record summer temperatures test El Paso’s power infrastructure

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers August 13, 2023August 11, 2023
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El Paso Water plans for drought relief amid record-setting heat, minimal rainfall

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers August 7, 2023August 7, 2023
Posted inBusiness & Economy

At the pump: Gasoline prices rise in El Paso, across U.S. as supplies remain tight

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers July 31, 2023July 28, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Triple-digit heat takes a pause, but El Paso will shatter record for hottest month ever

Avatar photo by Robert Moore July 30, 2023July 31, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

El Paso’s record streak of 100+ days keeps going and going

Avatar photo by Robert Moore July 24, 2023July 23, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

El Paso’s ridiculous record heat in 5 charts

Avatar photo by Robert Moore July 21, 2023July 23, 2023
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El Paso sets record for power demand as temperatures soar above historical averages

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers July 20, 2023July 20, 2023
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El Paso Electric lags on renewable power, looks to increase solar energy

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers July 19, 2023July 20, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

How two architects are using technology to identify, fight shade inequity

Avatar photo by Christian Betancourt July 12, 2023July 26, 2023
Posted inBusiness & Economy

Consumer advocate challenges El Paso Electric as utility’s newest power plant comes in $37 million over budget

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers July 11, 2023July 11, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

El Paso hits 100 degrees for record 24th straight day

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers July 8, 2023July 10, 2023
Posted inHealth

After 13 consecutive days of 100-degree heat, El Paso could approach all-time record

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers June 29, 2023June 28, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Amid mild summer, data show El Paso summers 5 degrees warmer since 1970

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers June 13, 2023June 13, 2023
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Drought eases in El Paso as reservoir water levels hit 3-year high

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers June 7, 2023June 6, 2023
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With $5 million of voter-approved dollars, El Paso begins crafting plan to combat climate change

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Posted inElection

Older El Pasoans dominate first days of early voting

Avatar photo by Robert Moore April 25, 2023April 28, 2023
Posted inHealth

El Paso, Las Cruces rank high in ozone pollution in 2023 report

Avatar photo by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert April 25, 2023April 24, 2023
Posted inElection

Prop K job loss warnings based on ‘irrational’ study, new report says

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers April 21, 2023April 24, 2023
Posted inElection

El Pasoans would not have to buy new appliances under Proposition K, city official says 

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers April 12, 2023April 24, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

El Paso Climate Charter, if approved, halts water sales to El Paso Electric power plants

Avatar photo by Diego Mendoza-Moyers April 10, 2023April 24, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Biden declares Castner Range a national monument

Avatar photo by Robert Moore March 21, 2023March 23, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

SISD part of national electric bus conversion program

Avatar photo by Christian Betancourt March 20, 2023March 23, 2023

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