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September 24, 2018 • Local News
Santa Fe New Mexican Opinion: Wise words for the PRC
“Think big, try small, fail fast.” That’s the mantra of Dan Arvizu, the newly installed New Mexico State University chancellor and former CEO of the National Renewable Energy Lab. Wiser words about managing change have never been spoken. They also happen to be an outstanding prescription for the New Mexico Public Regulation...
September 21, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News Sept 16-21
Regional and National News Sept 16-21
September 21, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE and the City of El Paso Partner to Discuss Smart Communities
In an El Paso City Council work session, the City and EPE talk about Smart Communities.
September 21, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun News: El Paso Electric to close Solano Drive office
The company stated in a news release the office, 1201 S. Solano Drive, will close after 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21,
September 14, 2018 • EPE Related News
KRWG: El Paso Electric Files To Withdraw From NM Community Solar Filing
Mary Kipp, President and CEO of El Paso Electric issues a statement regarding El Paso Electric’s motion to withdraw its voluntary New Mexico Community Solar filing from New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission:
September 14, 2018 • Local News
El Paso mayor pushes for new police HQ, gives Khalid key to city at State of City speech
El Paso Mayor Dee Margo made a pitch for new police and fire headquarters during his second State of the City address Thursday.
September 7, 2018 • Local News
Santa Fe New Mexican: PRC votes to kill ‘standby fee’ charged to Eastern New Mexico customers
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday, the state Public Regulation Commission decided to do away with a fee that a major electric company in Eastern New Mexico charges owners of rooftop solar energy systems.
September 7, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News Sept 3-7
Regional and National News Sept 3-7
September 7, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: Q&A: Mayor Dee Margo
El Paso Mayor Dee Margo is in his second year as mayor, and it’s been a little bumpy with two tax increases in a row, petition drives, police car problems and costly court fights that have delayed the $180 million Downtown multipurpose center.
September 7, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: Helen of Troy job cuts part of restructuring
Helen of Troy, a $1.5-billion global company headquartered in El Paso, has made another round of job cuts in an effort to turn around one of its struggling divisions.
September 7, 2018 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Sun News: BLM approves El Paso Electric project in Talavera
LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces district of the federal Bureau of Land Management District announced on Tuesday that it has approved a project by El Paso Electric to upgrade and improve energy transmission in an area east of Interstate 25.
August 31, 2018 • EPE Related News
Telemundo: EPE Relocates Bee Hives
El Paso Electric partners with beekeepers to relocate bee hives that may be found in electrical equipment.
August 31, 2018 • Local News
El Paso County commissioners keep tax rate steady, still give selves raises
El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday unanimously approved a $425.3 million budget for the 2019 fiscal year that included a 4 percent salary increase for most county employees, including commissioners.
August 31, 2018 • Local News
New initiative to help entrepreneurs, investors do business in Downtown
A coalition of business and economic development groups are launching an initiative aimed at bringing more businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and investors to Downtown El Paso.
August 31, 2018 • Local News
Lots of candidates and issues in city elections
There was no last minute rush, but when the filing deadline passed last Monday, 15 candidates had signed up to run for the four El Paso City Council seats up for grabs in the Nov. 6 elections.
August 24, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE Completes Utility Bridge Work Early
EPE crews completed their work across the I-10 utility bridge ahead of schedule.
August 24, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News August 20-24
Regional and National News August 20-24
August 24, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE Warns Customers About Potential Scams
EPE has seen an increased number of reported phone scams, so we ask customers to be weary of suspicials calls.
August 24, 2018 • Local News
Group that targeted Veronica Escobar in race to replace Beto O'Rourke facing 2nd complaint
A second complaint has been filed against a group that raised money to attack Veronica Escobar in a heated primary election to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke in Congress.
August 23, 2018 • Local News
KFOX: El Paso County Commissioners to possibly get pay raise next year
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — El Paso County is finalizing the Fiscal Year 2019 budget.
August 24, 2018 • EPE Related News
Telemundo: Alertan sobre estafas a través de llamadas telefónicas
El Paso Electric (EPE) ha reportado un aumento en llamadas relacionadas a estafas durante el mes que involucran una amenaza de desconexión de servicios eléctricos en caso de no realizar un pago inmediato.
August 24, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: 1 El Paso City Council OKs $989 million budget, property tax increase for 2019 fiscal year
The El Paso City Council on Tuesday voted 7-1 to approve a $989 million budget for the 2019 fiscal year that includes $258 million in public safety funding and about $50 million in infrastructure projects.
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