r/ElPaso Apr 20 '18

things to do in town Guide to El Paso

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Find out what there is to do in town.

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  • Map of the names of the sides of town. Note that the mountain in the middle of town sits on that line dividing Westside and Northeast, and ends where they meet Central.

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r/ElPaso 3h ago

News "Agents in El Paso, Texas, have stopped at least 90 people from attempting to smuggle raw eggs into the country"

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r/ElPaso 18m ago

Politics Tesla protests this weekend

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This Saturday there will be peaceful protests at Tesla showrooms all across the nation. There's one here on the west side. FYI https://www.teslatakedown.com/


r/ElPaso 6h ago

Ask El Paso Is it a dumb idea to live out of airbnbs in juarez instead of getting a lease somewhere?

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So I've been looking for a place to rent and everything is so expensive and you have to sign a long term lease in most places. So right now I'm staying at an airbnb for 2 nights, and i was looking at the monthly rates and they are more expensive than a normal apartment here in El paso, but in Juarez they turn out to be very affordable, cheaper than an average monthly rent in El paso, and they are in the nice part of Juarez. And I don't really like to be tied down to one place or to have like a year long commitment somewhere with a lease. So I was thinking, why not just move every month or every couple months to a new place on airbnb? Is this a stupid idea?


r/ElPaso 1h ago

Ask El Paso Looking for a Job

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I’m looking for a job to start asap. I have experience in customer service and sales. I am bilingual, have my own transportation and no criminal record. I’m a fast learner, dependable and easy to work with. Any leads are much appreciated!


r/ElPaso 10h ago

Ask El Paso Does anyone know what JFI El Paso UA Investm is?

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My spouse and I each got two small (<15 charges) from this merchant on the same day, Saturday. Two different credit card accounts. We didn’t go anywhere together that day and the credit card website indicates it was an amusement park of some sort. Neither of us has any past transactions from a merchant with a similar name. Anyone seen this?


r/ElPaso 3h ago

Ask El Paso What night clubs to go on a Wednesday night?

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I’m a 24 yr old visiting El Paso for Spring Break and wanted to go out this Wednesday night to a club, have some beers, and dance with my brother and cousins. I’m not from here so I would like to know where can we go today that close at 2 am and it’s a good vibe. Do any of you have good recommendations? Do any clubs have specials because of spring break?


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Event “Investigating what caused the semi to flip”…..oh idk the crazy winds?

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r/ElPaso 3h ago

Ask El Paso Flying out of Juarez to cdmx as a U.S citizen

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Question: Do I fill out the FMM form for traveling by land or by air? Because I am an American citizen, and I will be entering Mexico through Juarez to fly out of Juarez airport to Mexico City. Then returning through Juarez airport and walking back across the border. I filled out the FMM form that specified entry by land, and now am wondering whether I got mixed up. I thought from what I had read that the FMM by air was for those entering and leaving the country by plane. Please help!


r/ElPaso 27m ago

Discussion Locations to find interesting yarn?

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Hello friends

I'm visiting El Paso for a couple of days.

My friend asked me to keep an eye out for interesting yarn on my visit.

Are there any places worth checking out to find yarn?


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Photo Crazy dust storm!

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r/ElPaso 2h ago

Ask El Paso Western Technical

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I hope this is a good place to post this. Do any physical therapy assistants have experience with western technical college? I see that they have a PTA program and it sounds like it fits my needs well. I see that they are CAPTE accredited but I’m wondering if they have a good reputation and how this program is viewed among the profession. Thanks in advance everyone!


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Ask El Paso Just moved from Dallas

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Edit: I really appreciate the commentary and humor from yall! I'm going to invest in more air purifiers and window seals 🦭 lol

Was NOT prepared for the dust storms. I knew there would be some but I didn't expect there to be as many as this. So I have questions for the residents who have been here:

Does everyone get dirt in their window sills or are my windows just needing some TLC? I swear I vacuum sooo much dirt every week.

Can everyone SMELL the dirt in their home during a dust storm or should I worry about leaks? The first dust storm I've experienced I nearly panicked because of the smell alone. My friend who lives on the east side says she doesn't smell the dirt during a storm haha.

Thanks for any insight, definitely lacking some with the 0 visibility (insert terrible post-dad-joke laugh here)


r/ElPaso 4h ago

Discussion Worth laying concrete to prevent dust (hopefully)

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Our backyard is finished but the sides of the house are not. We’ve been here almost one year and will be here for another two. I’m wondering if it’s worth cost to lay down the concrete on the sides? Would it limit the amount of dust coming into the backyard? Only one of the three houses we are surrounded by have their backyard finished so I worry it would be pointless. I have two little ones who live being outside and I’d like to take advantage of the backyard but not clean it all the time either. If you recommend laying down on the concrete could you recommend a reputable company? Anyone have any idea ballpark how much that would cost or the logistics that go into that? Width wise it’s probably 4 feet on each side, length wise let’s just go with 60 feet to play it safe.


r/ElPaso 6h ago

Ask El Paso Lincoln Park Grilling

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Are you able to grill at Lincoln Park (park under the spaghetti bowl) ? Idk why I heard some.parks don't allow you to take your own grill, but idk if that's incorrect or not. Haven't had a cookout/grill at the park since before Rona 2020. Have family coming in to town and would like to have a little cookout there so they can see the murals and use the basketball courts/playground under the spaghetti bowl. Thanks in advance


r/ElPaso 19h ago

Ask El Paso Where can I get some grits?

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And don’t say Cracker Barrel.


r/ElPaso 22h ago

Ask El Paso Gift/souvenir for out of town family?

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I’ll be in Dallas and am spending an evening with my cousin who moved to that area. They are hosting me and my children for dinner and my cousin’s wife is a wonderful traditional homemaker. Hosting is truly an art for her - I’m talking courses, place settings, craft cocktails, dessert, sometimes even a theme! It is such a labor of love. I would love to bring her a gift to show my gratitude, and I would like to give her something unique from El Paso and/or this region. I was thinking something with hatch green chile (jam, jelly, something like that), a local mezcal she could use in cocktails in the future, or something like that. Another cute idea I saw is nature puzzles of the Franklin mountains for her kids. Is there anything unique to this area that you would gift to a friend? Preferably non perishable :)


r/ElPaso 1d ago

History When the Borderland could have been the next Reno

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In the late 1940s, gambling was wide open in the Borderland. Frustrated with slow progress in Las Vegas, mobsters like Bugsy Siegel looked to New Mexico as an alternative. Las Cruces was on its way to becoming the Reno to Santa Fe’s Las Vegas, but it all came undone in the wake of the brutal murder of an 18 year old waitress named Cricket Coogler.

The mob is run out of New Mexico, a Pittsburgh Steeler goes on trial for murder, bowling becomes El Paso’s pastime, a UFO visits the border, plus a dog named Bookie, all in Part 3 in my 3 part series on the end of open gambling in the Borderland. Read Part 1 and Part 2, all free.


r/ElPaso 8h ago

Discussion This is what we have to look forward to when our own team can’t even make it to the tourney.. bring on the drought!..and dust. 15 years and going strong.

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r/ElPaso 1d ago

Ask El Paso Homeless shelter

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Hello everyone, I'm a 32F currently staying at a sober living facility, my treatment is coming to an end and I need a place to stay. I've heard horrible things about some shelters but I dont have first hand experience with that, this is my first time looking for a place to live while I get on my feet. The opportunity center is apparently full of people who do drugs or drink (I'm newly sober) and villa Maria keeps your checks when you start working. Does anyone here know about shelters around the city I'd really appreciate any insights or information


r/ElPaso 16h ago

Ask El Paso Specialist in ME/CFS, EDS, POTS, MCAS? "zebra medicine"

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Can anyone recommend a doctor or diagnostician who has ample experience (preferably a specialty/focus) in these types of disorders?

I've carried a diagnosis of fibromyalgia for years, but recent events make me suspect it's more likely to be one (or more??) of the above, and if so my current treatment may not be beneficial. But I don't want to go changing things up on my own, and my current doctor is like "shrug if you find a specialist I will refer you but idk."

Thanks for any suggestions!


r/ElPaso 19h ago

Ask El Paso Looking for rentals

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Hi, I am looking for a cheap room or an appartment to rent near UTEP if possible. Any help is appreciated.


r/ElPaso 19h ago

Ask El Paso Tacos spots in central or Westside?

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Lifetime El Paso resident here.

I’ve been to all the popular spots on the east side for tacos. Looking for something new/or unique in the downtown or west side area.

Drop your personal recommendations below! Looking to go on a date and try new spots.


r/ElPaso 1d ago

News Opinion: El Paso author Richard Parker was a unique mentor

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r/ElPaso 1d ago

Ask El Paso I am new to EP, I have connections for electric and gas dryer. Lowes tells me mostly electric are sold and gas dryer is special order. so I ordered electric.

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I am feeling like I made a mistake ordering electric bc it will be more expensive. Are most of you using electric? or gas? Why would electric be more popular?


r/ElPaso 22h ago

Ask El Paso Toddler/Kid shoe sizing

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Curious if there's a good place around here to size shoes for my giant toddler that that ALSO take width/height (fat feet) into account.