El Paso’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is marked by glaring inequality, with about one in five first vaccines going to people in wealthier West El Paso ZIP codes, according to an El Paso Matters analysis of state data released Monday. Though the West Side and Upper Valley ZIP codes of 79922, 79912, 79932 and 79911 are […]Read More
In order to realize the full potential of reforestation in the United States, the nation’s tree nurseries need to increase seedling production by an additional 1.7 billion each year, a 2.4-fold increase over current nursery production. These numbers, taken from a new study co-authored by a New Mexico State University researcher and 17 other scientists […]Read More
Before competing at the Conference USA Championships next week, the UTEP men’s basketball team will square off against the 13th-ranked team in the nation. UTEP will make its first ever trip to Lawrence to take on no. 13 Kansas on Thursday, March 4. The Miners and Jayhawks are slated for a 6 p.m. tip time […]Read More
On Wednesday, Bishop Mark J. Seitz issued a statement on the removal of State Mandates in regards mask wearing, limited occupancy and the effects on the Diocese of El Paso. On March 2nd Governor Abbot removed Statewide Executive Orders mandating various actions to inhibit the spread of COVID 19 in our State. Among these actions […]Read More
Officials with El Paso ISD announced the appointment of two seasoned educators as principals at Canyon Hills Middle School and Gen. Douglas MacArthur PK-8 School, the upcoming EPISD Bond consolidation of MacArthur Intermediate and Bonham Elementary. Longtime EPISD administrator Adan Lopez is the new principal at Canyon Hills. He previously served as a staff administrator […]Read More
According to officials from the El Paso Chihuahuas, for the health and safety of players, coaches, and training staffs, Major League Baseball has decided to change the start of the 2021 Triple-A season. The Chihuahuas 2021 season is now slated to begin on May 6 at Tacoma (Seattle Mariners affiliate) and Opening Day at Southwest […]Read More
Two teachers in the Socorro Independent School District have earned the 2020 AP Computer Science Female Diversity award from College Board for their efforts in bridging the gender gap and expanding access for female students in computer science classes. SISD Career and Technical Education teachers Alexaundra Robles from Eastlake High School and Francisco Nolasco from […]Read More
Ethos Financial has partnered with the Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso to establish a dental operatory suite that will give students the opportunity to learn proper techniques, treatments and sensitivities for the oral health care of special needs patients. Ethos Financial, an El Paso-based financial planning […]Read More
On Wednesday, El Paso Electric (EPE) welcomed General Motors (GM) to EPE’s GoEV Savings Program. “This is an opportunity that can’t be missed and we applaud GM in its efforts of charging towards change to a greener, cleaner future,” shares EPE CEO Kelly A. Tomblin. “Our shared commitment to work towards transportation electrification really shows how much […]Read More
Patricia Marquez Knighten has been named director of Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University’s Innovation Commercialization, and will work to expand and enhance the work of taking research from NMSU’s faculty, staff and students to a global market. “Assembling a diverse team during the early stages of development yields the best opportunities to tailor […]Read More