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March 16, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Paso among worst cities with low work salary satisfaction
U.S. workers appear to be growing more satisfied with the salaries they are receiving thanks to a robust economy and a healthy labor market, according to a new study.
March 16, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun News: Las Cruces named happiest city in New Mexico, 78th happiest in U.S.
LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces is ranked as one of the happiest cities in the United States, according to a survey conducted by WalletHub.com. Las Cruces is rated number one in New Mexico and 78th happiest of 180 U.S. cities in a survey released Tuesday, March 13.
March 16, 2018 • Local News
KVIA: Microsoft headed to El Paso with TechSpark program
Microsoft announced Friday morning they will be bringing their TechSpark program to El Paso, a civic program designed by the company to foster economic opportunity and job creation in communities.
March 15, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc.: Microsoft considers El Paso for TechSpark program
Microsoft president Brad Smith is scheduled to visit El Paso next week to give a talk on artificial intelligence. But his visit may signal a larger commitment to the Sun City by the tech giant.
March 15, 2018 • Industry-related News
AP: US says Russia hacked energy grid, punishes 19 for meddling
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pushing back harder on Russia, the Trump administration accused Moscow on Thursday of a concerted hacking operation targeting the U.S. energy grid, aviation systems and other infrastructure, and also imposed sanctions on Russians for alleged interference in the 2016 election.
March 15, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: Ex-Congress candidate Norma Chavez cites fraud in suit against Veronica Escobar
Former state Rep. Norma Chavez and two other candidates who lost their bids for Congress have filed a lawsuit against Veronica Escobar and the county's head of elections, alleging the primary election was rigged.
March 14, 2018 • EPE Related News
KTSM: City plan for El Paso Electric fee could affect customer bills
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Those savings we were all expecting to see in our upcoming electric bills could end up being a little less than we thought.
March 14, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun News: See who's running for office in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES - If the actual election for Doña Ana County sheriff turns out to be as close as the draw for ballot positions was Tuesday, we could be heading for a recount.
March 14, 2018 • Local News
RTO Insider: Marquez to Depart Texas PUC
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Public Utility Commissioner Brandy Marty Marquez quietly resigned Thursday, saying she will pursue life in the private sector after two decades of public service.
March 14, 2018 • Industry-related News
PV Magazine: Vivint sued by New Mexico over sales practices
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas filed suit against Vivint Solar yesterday, with seventeen unique counts alleging a pattern of unfair business practices, fraud and racketeering.
March 8, 2018 • Regional News
The New Mexican: Webber elected Santa Fe mayor in four-round ranked-choice election
Meet the new boss. It’s Alan Webber, the 69-year-old Southwest transplant and progressive entrepreneur who pitched Santa Fe voters his business-world know-how and won the mayor’s office Tuesday.
March 8, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: El Paso's digital divide
El Paso has a rising economy and a 4 percent unemployment rate that many other cities can only envy, but it’s also the 13th worst big city for high-speed internet connectivity.
March 9, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz takes a shot at Congressman Beto O'Rourke in new radio ad
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's newest ad targeting his Democratic challenger is a country jingle that warns, "If you're going to run in Texas, you can't be liberal, man."
March 9, 2018 • Regional News
Texas Tribune: Texas poised to send its first two Latinas to Congress
Two Democratic Hispanic women – former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar and state Sen. Sylvia Garcia of Houston – just declared victory in open congressional races and are widely expected to win the seats outright in November.
March 9, 2018 • Industry-related News
Houston Chronicle: Electric vehicles are coming, and utilities are getting ready
Major utilities expect the adoption of electric vehicles to accelerate and are preparing for a world where car-charging stations could have a sizable impact on their power demand.
March 14, 2018 • EPE Related News
KDBC: Man claims solar panel company hasn't fulfilled promises
A man in far east El Paso said the solar panel company he has a contract with hasn't fulfilled its promises.
March 8, 2018 • Industry-related News
Bloomberg: Solar Coalition Set to Unveil $700 Million of Projects
A global coalition aimed at supporting the use of solar power is expected to announce a slew of projects worth about $700 million during its inaugural conference this weekend in New Delhi, according to government officials familiar with the matter.
March 8, 2018 • Regional News
myStatesman: Should electric bills help fund Austin political campaigns?
Ask City Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria how he got into Austin politics, and he’ll proudly describe getting out the votes for the Dell Medical School when he was given just $3,000 to cover a quarter of the county.
March 8, 2018 • Regional News
American Power Association: ERCOT predicts record-breaking peak power demand this summer
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas on March 1 said that it is predicting record-breaking peak power usage this summer, which it said will be driven by the state’s strong economy.
March 8, 2018 • EPE Related News
National Consumer Protection Week Social Media Campaign
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money.
March 9, 2018 • Local News
Texas Tribune: Beto O’Rourke fell short of expectations in the Texas primary.
El Paso Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke was the heavy favorite to win this week's Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. So why did he lose some border counties to a relative unknown?
March 8, 2018 • Local News
Las Cruces Sun-News: Faction wins four seats in Sunland Park
LAS CRUCES - A slate of candidates who dubbed themselves the "Purple Movement" won four races in the Sunland Park municipal election Tuesday.
March 9, 2018 • Regional News
CNN: With primary ending, Cruz takes opening shot at Beto O'Rourke's name
Washington (CNN)Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's first shot at his expected Democratic challenger, Rep. Beto O'Rourke? Mocking his name.
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