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June 15, 2018 • EPE Related News
2018 EP Electric Summer College Interns Return Home to Give Back
In preparation for the upcoming summer season, seven local area interns will be getting ready for the project of a lifetime. Every summer, El Paso Electric (EPE) selects seven college students to participate in a 12-week-long internship program that helps them gain valuable job experience while giving back to the community. Through this program,...
June 15, 2018 • Local News
Associated Press: New Mexico regulators consider $2B SunZia transmission project
ALBUQUERQUE - Developers of a $2 billion transmission project aimed at getting renewable energy from New Mexico and Arizona to large markets in the American Southwest are looking to clear one more regulatory hurdle as they seek state permission for the massive project.
June 15, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: With renovation plan now dead, the Banner Building in Downtown El Paso is for sale
A plan to renovate the 108-year-old Roberts-Banner Building in downtown El Paso has died.
June 15, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Paso City Council OKs incentives to land iFLY skydiving facility on West Side
Indoor skydiving is coming to West El Paso in 2019.
June 15, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc.: Should El Paso city reps, mayor get a 50-percent raise? Voters will decide
El Paso City Council unanimously approved a proposal Tuesday to let voters decide in the November elections on raises for the mayor and city representatives.
June 15, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun News: $440,000 not enough to buy PRC regulator these days
New Mexico has laws preventing companies regulated by the Public Regulation Commission from contributing to those running to be PRC commissioners, but they don’t do any good.
June 8, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: Go GreenTexas: Recycle your old appliances for money
If you’re thinking about updating your kitchen, then it’s time to start shopping for new, efficient appliances that’ll save you money in the long run. But what do you do with your old refrigerator? Your first thought might be to haul it to the curb and hope somebody will scoop it up before the waste truck comes on trash...
June 8, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News - June 3 - 8
Regional and National News - June 3 - 8
June 8, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun News: PRC District 5: Fischmann ousts Jones; recount in GOP race
LAS CRUCES - Stephen Fischmann defeated incumbent Public Regulation Commissioner Sandy Jones in Tuesday's Democratic primary for the District 5 seat.
June 8, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Herald-Post: Safety Town Returns to Bassett Place for 52nd Year
Officials with Bassett Place announced that the 52nd Annual Safety Town will return beginning Monday, June 11, 2018.
June 8, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Diario de El Paso: Se duplica demanda de electricidad
El Paso Electric informó que el crecimiento de la ciudad ha impactado directamente en la demanda de energía.
June 1, 2018 • EPE Related News
High Summer Temperatures and Preparing for Outages
EPE talks about safety during power outages, and energy conservation for the hot summer weather.
June 1, 2018 • EPE Related News
I-10 Closure on Sunday, June 3
EPE will be conducting transmission work over I-10 on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
June 1, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News from May 27 - June 2
Regional and National News from May 27 - June 2
June 1, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun News: Fischmann and Jones in contentious PRC race
LAS CRUCES - Steve Fischmann has been a vocal opponent of the Public Regulation Commission for some time. And so, it is not surprising that his race against PRC Chairman Sandy Jones is one of the most contentious in this year’s Democratic primary.
May 29, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun-News: Fischmann challenges Jones in contentious PRC race
LAS CRUCES - Steve Fischmann has been a vocal opponent of the Public Regulation Commission for some time. And so, it is not surprising that his race against PRC Chairman Sandy Jones is one of the most contentious in this year’s Democratic primary.
May 29, 2018 • Local News
Albuquerque Journal: Guest Columns- Reject the negative campaigning
One of the anomalies of politics is that candidates say they dislike negative campaigning; nevertheless just about every candidate slings their fair share of mud. New Mexico’s 2018 primary race is most certainly no different – in fact, the vitriol is at a fevered pitch.
May 29, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc.: El Paso business leaders react
El Paso business leaders react to Dr. Diana Natalicio's retirement announcement.
May 25, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Paso city attorney apologized for failing to disclose husband's stake in company
The City Council met in closed session Monday to discuss the departure of City Attorney Sylvia Borunda Firth. After the meeting, the council voted to approve a separation agreement. Here is what Mayor Dee Margo had to say.
May 25, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: Text messages show El Paso mayor wanted public to think city attorney retired
The City Council met in closed session Monday to discuss the departure of City Attorney Sylvia Borunda Firth. After the meeting, the council voted to approve a separation agreement. Here is what Mayor Dee Margo had to say.
May 25, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News from May 20 - 26
Regional and National News from May 20 - 26
May 25, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun News: YOUR OPINIONS Jones using character assassination
Sandy Jones is at it again. He's trying to get reelected to the Public Regulation Commission through character assassination. Jones was elected to the position in 2014 after sending out a last-minute flyer with spurious attacks on primary opponent Merrie Lee Soules. Now he's doing the same against primary opponent Steve Fischmann.
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