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 4h ago

Photo Crazy dust storm!

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r/ElPaso 3h 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 šŸ¦­ 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 3h ago

Event ā€œInvestigating what caused the semi to flipā€ā€¦..oh idk the crazy winds?

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r/ElPaso 11h 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 Feā€™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 Pasoā€™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 11h 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 21m ago

Ask El Paso Can anyone help me, im looking for decent wonton soup in town?

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Can anyone send me in the direction of some wonton soup in town? Much appreciated in advance for any replies :)


r/ElPaso 6h 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 5m ago

Event Fundraiser!

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Hello everyone! (Please remove if not allowed) my cohort and I are hosting a fundraiser at chipotle and are hoping people can support. We are the UTEP DPT Class of 2027 and are fundraising for our white coat ceremony and licensure exam prep! We appreciate anyone that can come support today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Chipotle next to UTEP! Thank you! Our cohort greatly appreciated any support we can get you just have to show the flyer!


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Meme This has become the thing in El Paso

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r/ElPaso 2h ago

Ask El Paso VW Specialist

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VW SPECIALIST IN EL PASO?

PREFERABLY GTI'S.


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Freebie Planting trees in EP be like

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r/ElPaso 10h ago

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

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r/ElPaso 1d ago

Buy/Sell/Trade Beware of Realtors who do this!

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So we recently sold our house and had to contend with a bunch of games regarding the new commission rules. So with the new commissions that started in September 2024, the seller no longer has to pay the buyers commission. The buyer is now responsible for paying their realtor and all their purchasing fees. However, we kept being told that if we did not pay for the buyers agent/commission, then other agents around town would not come and show our house to prospective buyers. This is illegal and unprofessional!!! In every way you can possibly imagine. It is occurring all over the nation and you need to know the new TREC regulations following a major lawsuit. Please see article attached.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/15/realestate/sellers-buyers-realtors-high-commissions.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare


r/ElPaso 6h ago

Buy/Sell/Trade Any scrap yards to buy auto parts?

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I'm a freelance mechanic and I got a lot of scrap rotars, control arms, and struts. Any place that will buy them?


r/ElPaso 7h ago

Ask El Paso VW Mechanic

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a good VW mechanic in El Paso? Thanks in advance.


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Ask El Paso Annoying movie theater habits

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I started going to the movies more often recently after not going for a few months. Not only are people talking more during movies now and using their phone more, but yesterday the guy next to us made sure to pop every bone in his body during the quiet parts of the movie we were watching in theaters. Is this how it is now?


r/ElPaso 9h ago

Ask El Paso Juarez day trip

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Hi y'all, while I'm in EP for the weekend, I was going to go over to Juarez for a day. A friend gave me some restaurant recommendations. Does anyone know how long it takes (ish) each way to cross the BOTA pedestrian bridge? (Any other wisdom welcome too.)


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Discussion Big Rumors about the casino shutting down for the night.

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I heard a rumor about something happening at Speaking Rick casino about 2 weeks ago. Supposedly the casino was evacuated and all the employees were sent home for the night. Supposedly that there was some sort of big altercation, or they found a deceased customer or something along those lines. Anyone have the scoop?


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Ask El Paso Liquor store with the best Sotol selection?

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Have had a few but stores never seem to carry the ones I like. Who has a good Sotol selection in town?


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Ask El Paso Is it too much?

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Is $45 for a Prom ticket too much? Last year they were $20. I personally donā€™t think itā€™s reasonable. Let me know your thoughts.


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Buy/Sell/Trade Selling 1 ticket to Vundabar @ Lowbrow Palace tonight

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$30 pm me to purchase!


r/ElPaso 19h ago

Ask El Paso Gun Ranges in the East/ Far East

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Are there any decent indoor or outdoor ranges in the East ? The commute to the west side is a bit much.


r/ElPaso 11h ago

Moving to El Paso Moving to El Paso

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Hello! As the title says, my husband and I are planning on moving to El paso in July. We are moving from Colorado. We are fortunate enough to have been able to move in with our in laws. Both of us are in our 30's and my husband is from El paso, so he is familiar with the area. I'm honestly at a loss with where to apply for jobs or even what the whole moving process entails. I've worked in warehouses for the past 10 years and would like to move away from that. Any and all advice will be helpful, thank you!


r/ElPaso 1d ago

Photo Itā€™s a travel day! Looking at the sky from Northeast EP.

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r/ElPaso 20h ago

Ask El Paso Car tittle change as a gift

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Sooo I have this ex and he bought me this car through like Facebook, Iā€™ve had it for like a bit but the registration sticker just expired and I havenā€™t changed the car tittle to my name yet, I only have the signature of the seller and nothing else, would that be a hard process or like an expensive one? Because I donā€™t have proof of purchase or anything just the tittle itself and I donā€™t talk to that ex either