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  • How Much AI Is Too Much AI?

    2026-08-18 Tim Holt

    by Tim Holt Recently, I submitted a long-form editorial to El Paso Matters that I thought was worthy of posting. It was about how the

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  • NY Times — “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States”

    2026-08-15 Rich Wright

    Some yankees from the New York Times compiled a list of “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States.” According to this post

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  • Drones for Them, But Not for Us?

    2026-08-12 Tim Holt

    By Tim Holt The ACLU released a report in March called Drones For Them But Not For Us? Most people will probably see that title

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  • The Traditional Barbershops of Juárez

    2026-08-19 Howard Campbell

    by Howard Campbell In many American cities, the great barbershop tradition is being replaced by heavily marketed, generic chain shops. While these corporate establishments are

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  • How Government Works

    2026-07-22 Rich Wright

    Some people are talking a lot about the evils of socialism these days. None of the other isms are pure gold, either. Capitalism. Populism. Communism.

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  • Pay Raises for Everybody (But Not for You)

    2026-07-02 Rich Wright

    Our elected officials at the City (the Mayor and City Representatives) are getting 15% pay raises this year. The people at the City working for

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  • You Can Pay When You’re Dead

    2026-06-08 Rich Wright

    Since 1979, the State of Texas has had a program that saves older homeowners from getting their houses seized because of past due property taxes.

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  • “Time Table”

    2026-08-16 elrichiboy
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  • “The Real History of Africa They Never Taught You | Africa’s Great Civilizations”

    2026-08-15 elrichiboy
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  • La Cucaracha

    2026-08-14 Howard Campbell

    by Howard Campbell After walking across the heavily fortified Paso del Norte bridge and ducking through Mexican customs, you arrive at the foot of Juárez

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  • Citlali Delgado, Artist

    2026-08-11 Rich Wright

    Every artist needs a body of work. One painting, or one song, or one role, on stage or the big screen, won’t lead to fame

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  • “The Arrest That Exposed the CIA’s Most Secret Mission”

    2026-08-08 elrichiboy
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  • El Paso Matters to the Rescue

    2026-08-07 Rich Wright

    From ElPasoMatters.org: Between 2015 and 2025, the number of El Pasoans under age 65 grew by fewer than 4,000. The number of those 65 and

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  • The Michigan Earthquake: Did Data Centers Clinch Al-Sayed’s Primary Victory?

    2026-08-05 Kent Paterson

    By Kent Paterson Outspent 11 to 1 by incumbent Congresswoman Haley Stevens, Dr. Abdul Al-Sayed’s August 4 win in the Michigan Democratic primary for the

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  • “The Last Crooked Mile”

    2026-08-02 elrichiboy
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  • “Your Summer Electric Bill Explained”

    2026-07-31 Vanessa Johnson

    Shouts and Murmurs On July 30, El Paso Electric sent out an email to its customers, with the subject line “Your Summer Electric Bill Explained.”

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Another Ultimate Video

2016-11-12 elrichiboy What to Do Leave a comment

Here’s another great video from the World Junior Ultimate Championships. Check it out.

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Save Union Plaza

2016-11-12 elrichiboy City Council, Economic Development, What to Do Leave a comment

Our public officials are kicking poor people out of their homes so rich people can watch events from luxury suites.

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Igor and the Red Elvises at 5 Points Bistro on Sunday!

2016-11-11 elrichiboy How to Live in El Paso, shows, What to Do Leave a comment

That’s right. Your favorite band is playing on the patio at the 5 Points Bistro, on Sunday with a special

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Bullfight this Sunday

2016-11-11 elrichiboy What to Do Leave a comment

If you’re a bullfight aficionado, you’ve already seen El Zotoluco. Over the last almost 20 years he’s fought in more

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Futbol Chuco-style

2016-11-11 elrichiboy Brand El Paso, How to Live in El Paso, Media, Slider Leave a comment

Here’s a piece from the New York Times with an El Paso dateline. It talks about the choice American futbol

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I’m in love with a superhero.

2016-11-10 Reesa Turner Uncategorized Leave a comment

by Reesa Turner I’m in love with a superhero. He’s Batman and Captain America with web-spewing gloves and exaggerated green

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La Santa Cecilia at Tricky Falls Tonight!

2016-11-10 elrichiboy What to Do Leave a comment

Bust out your dancing chanclas because La Santa Cecilia will be bringing the (cumbia) beats to Tricky Falls tonight! Check

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Proper Printshop Art en Vivo: Peter Svarzbein

2016-11-10 elrichiboy Art, What to Do 16 comments

Tonight at Proper Printshop’s Art en Vivo, artist Peter Svarzbein will be dragging the squeegee across the silk to make

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Did you miss me?

2016-11-10 elrichiboy Navel Gazing Leave a comment

My hard drive quit. El Chuqueño went dark, mostly, right before the election. But we’re back. If it means anything,

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Marquee Brass Band at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing

2016-11-08 elrichiboy What to Do Leave a comment

I suspect, after the election results come in, you’re going to need a drink. Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is hosting the

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La Santa Cecilia at Tricky Falls this Thursday

2016-11-07 elrichiboy Art, How to Live in El Paso, What to Do One comment

La Santa Cecilia is a throwback to the Golden Age of Mexican music. More Los Tres Panchos than Jose Alfredo

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Who are you voting against?

2016-11-07 elrichiboy Politics 3 comments

It kills me that there are enthusiastic supporters of the two major presidential candidates. The candidates don’t even talk about

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Today I voted.

2016-11-04 Reesa Turner Uncategorized 3 comments

Today I’d like to welcome contributor Reesa Turner, who I hope will contribute often. I’m exhausted from lack of sleep

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This Week in the Blogs: 04.Nov.16

2016-11-04 elrichiboy Meta Blog, Uncategorized Leave a comment

Here we are again. The effervescent DavidK at RefusetheJuice wants you to know that the latest El Paso City Government

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Location, Location, Relocation

2016-11-04 elrichiboy City Council, Downtown, Economic Development Leave a comment

The City of El Paso has promised to relocate residents living in the neighborhood in which the downtown arena will

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It’s a Gamble

2016-11-04 elrichiboy How to Live in El Paso Leave a comment

Allegiant Airlines offers flights from El Paso to Las Vegas for $39. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Allegiant’s airplanes

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Protesting That Stupid Arena

2016-11-03 elrichiboy Downtown, What to Do Leave a comment

[Ho ho! I don’t know how to read a calendar! There’s a meeting today, and one NEXT Saturday. Not tomorrow.

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The Fenenbucks Strategy

2016-11-03 elrichiboy Politics, School Districts, Taxes Leave a comment

News flash: There’s more to life than the internet. Some people only use their computers to make phone calls, or

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Bikers Arrested, Y Que?

2016-11-03 elrichiboy Brand El Paso, Law Enforcement Leave a comment

Did you see this story in the El Paso Times? It’s the next chapter, and maybe the culmination, of a

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Wake Me When I’m Dead

2016-11-02 elrichiboy Art, How to Live in El Paso, What to Do 2 comments

The Rubin Center, the art gallery on the UTEP campus, is hosting an event this Thursday (tomorrow) from 6 to

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  • elrichiboy on NY Times — “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States”
  • Tim Holt on How Much AI Is Too Much AI?
  • Tim Holt on NY Times — “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States”
  • Javier Cotera on La Cucaracha
  • elrichiboy on El Paso Matters to the Rescue
  • elrichiboy on Drones for Them, But Not for Us?
  • Tim Holt on Drones for Them, But Not for Us?
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  • Tim Holt on Data centers, school closures and sprawl are a signal that El Paso needs a new civic vision
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  • The Traditional Barbershops of Juárez
  • How Much AI Is Too Much AI?
  • “Time Table”
  • NY Times — “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States”
  • “The Real History of Africa They Never Taught You | Africa’s Great Civilizations”

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