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El Paso flooding

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Opinion: We can do things to lessen damage from freak floods

by Special to El Paso Matters September 9, 2022September 12, 2022

By Omar Martinez In the arid desert, flooding is misinterpreted as an apocalyptic catastrophe affecting an unlucky generation every few decades. In actuality, it is a widespread problem in the Rio Grande region, especially in El Paso. You see, El Paso County soil cannot absorb water quickly because of how dry it gets and how […]

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Opinion: This summer’s floods are proof El Paso needs to rethink stormwater strategy

by Special to El Paso Matters August 18, 2021July 7, 2022
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Stagnant floodwaters pose public health problem

Avatar photo by Danielle Prokop July 21, 2021July 7, 2022
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Recent flooding could be repeated as El Paso’s monsoon season approaches

Avatar photo by Danielle Prokop July 15, 2021July 7, 2022
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