Celebrity is like paper money. Celebrity has no intrinsic value. It’s not like talent. It’s not like skill. It’s not,
Author: elrichiboy
Greetings From Gringolandia!
Wish you were here! County Commissioner Vince Perez is all in our face about Senator Jose Rodriguez’ quote in Texas
Free Money
Am I reading this right? It’s the attachment for the agenda item for the new office tower downtown. Not only
New Mexico’s Exodus Problem Sounds Familiar
Here’s a story I came across in US News and World Report: After years of stagnation, New Mexico’s economy is
Socialism for the Rich, Chuco-Style
Maybe you’ve been wondering what the taxpayers could do for the Hunts and WestStar Bank to thank them for all
Finally, A Good News Story About El Paso
Here’s a story in Texas Monthly that paints El Paso as an enlightened community. Fighting the developers. Duranguito and the
Another Inconvenient Truth
According the estimates from the United States Census Bureau, El Paso’s Median Household Income declined from $45,069 in 2015, to
Brand Management Chuco-Style
Five years from now, when people hear the name “Margo,” are they going to think of Tom Lea and FEMAP,
Music Video: Double R x GK Productions
El Paso is home to a rich and diverse community. Here’s a cool rap video celebrating one of our beautiful
What Could We Do With $180 Million?
If we spend $180 million for a redundant arena, that’s $180 million we can’t spend on something else. Some people
Blade Runner 2049 Prequel
Here’s another prequel for Blade Runner 2049, starring Dave Bautista. Watch this video on YouTube Check it out.
Sunday Matinee: The Last Witch Hunter
This Vinn Diesel vehicle gets mixed reviews. Roger Ebert gave it three out of four. But don’t let him make
The Lost World with the Alloy Orchestra
City of Dust contributor John Mulhouse offers El Chuqueño readers this: I just saw the Alloy Orchestra (featuring Roger Miller
Hasta La Vista
This just in, from the El Paso Times: AT&T is closing its East Side call center by the end of
The Story That Didn’t Happen
At three Tuesday afternoon I was home, trying to punch out a story through the fog of the night before.
“Public Funding for Private Stadiums Is Bad Policy”
An alert reader sent me this article from RealClearSports.com. Economists have been researching public funds and their relationship with economic
We’re Number 10!
But we’re moving up! From Governing.com: When citizens think about where local taxpayer money goes, they often assume it pays
Dear Santa
From the El Paso Times: “The city of El Paso is complying with the order [suspending demolition in Duranguito] issued
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The El Paso Inc. ran a guest column this week. This year, TEDx ElPaso’s theme, “Your city, Your design,” is
How Bad Does Your Life Suck?
Here’s El Paso Times entertainment reporter Dave Acosta addressing the ongoing conflict between the Quality of Life projects’ proponents and