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City of El Paso Mourns the Passing of Sun Metro Employee Ruben Ibarra

City of El Paso - Feb 14, 2025

The City of El Paso and Sun Metro are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Ruben Ibarra, a Fleet Maintenance Technician with Sun Metro, who succumbed to his injuries Thursday evening following the tragic events earlier this week.

2025.02.14 NEWS RELEASE City Mourns the Passing of Sun Metro Employee Ruben Ibarra


City of El Paso Update on Fire at Sun Metro Transit Operations Center

City of El Paso - Feb 12, 2025

The City of El Paso and Sun Metro are responding to a fire that occurred on Tuesday at the Sun Metro Transit Operations Center (TOC), 10151 Montana Avenue. The incident remains under investigation.

2025.02.12 NEWS RELEASE City Provides Updates on Sun Metro Fire


Sun Metro Modifying Operating Hours Starting February 12, 2025

City of El Paso - Feb 11, 2025

All Sun Metro Fixed and Brio routes will be operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule starting Wed., Feb. 12. The temporary change to the schedule will remain until Feb. 19, and is necessary due to the impact of the fire at the Transit Ops Center.

2025.02.11 NEWS RELEASE Sun Metro to Temporarily Modify Operating Schedule Starting February 12 2025


El Paso Museum of Art Reopens Second Floor Galleries with New Exhibitions Featuring Judithe Hernández and Tom Lea

City of El Paso - Feb 11, 2025

The El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) is excited to announce the reopening of its Second Floor Galleries on Saturday, February 15, after an extensive capital improvement project updating the museum’s HVAC systems.

2025.02.11 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Museum of Art Reopens Second Floor Galleries with New Exhibitions


Corazones Enamorados Exhibit Brings Heartfelt Art to El Paso International Airport

City of El Paso - Feb 4, 2025

El Paso International Airport (ELP) welcomes to the public to the grand opening ceremony for the Corazones Enamorados, a free art exhibit to be on display the entire month of February in the Airport’s main lobby.

2025.02.04 NEWS RELEASE Airport Celebrates New Exhibit Corazones Enamorados


City Council Votes to Intervene and Suspend El Paso Electric’s $93 Million Rate Case Increase

City of El Paso - Feb 3, 2025

In a unanimous decision, the El Paso City Council has voted to intervene in El Paso Electric’s (EPE) proposed $93 million rate increase, effectively pausing the hike for 90 days to safeguard residents from an immediate financial burden.

2025.02.03 NEWS RELEASE City Council Votes to Intervene in EPE 93 Million Rate Increase final


El Paso Downtown Arts District Nominated Best Arts District in the US

City of El Paso - Jan 31, 2025

The City of El Paso proudly announces that the state-designated El Paso Downtown Arts District has been nominated for Best Arts District in the United States by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

2025.01.31 NEWS RELEASE Downtown Arts District 10Best Nomination


City of El Paso Announces Grand Opening Date for Highly Anticipated Mexican American Cultural Center

City of El Paso - Jan 31, 2025

After years of planning, community engagement, and anticipation, the City of El Paso’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) is proud to announce the grand opening of the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) on Saturday, March 22.

2025.01.31 NEWS RELEASE City Announces Opening Date of Mexican American Cultural Center


City of El Paso Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Managers

City of El Paso - Jan 28, 2025

The City of El Paso is proud to announce the appointment of four new Deputy City Managers, following a national competitive search: Richard Bristol, K. Nicole Cote, Araceli Guerra, and Yvette Hernandez.

2025.01.28 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Managers


City of El Paso Hosts Sixth Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

City of El Paso - Jan 27, 2025

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) in partnership with Pho Tre Bien and Ai-Hwa Chinese Language School invites the community to ring in the Year of the Snake at the Sixth annual Lunar New Year Celebration.

2025.01.27 NEWS RELEASE Lunar New Year 2025


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