By: Oscar J. Martinez, PhD., A guest editorial This article was updated on March 2, 2021 at 13:40E to correct taxpayer costs. ($400 million to $500 million). On February 16, 2021 the […]
One issue generally overlooked in economic redevelopment efforts is the problem of whitewashing. The plans to revitalize the El Paso downtown to bolster the city’s economy pits community leaders intent on growing […]
El Pasoans have an identity crisis when it comes to immigration and immigrants. Outwardly the local politicians proclaim support for immigrants and decry the lack of immigration reform. El Paso identifies itself […]
A recent book, Who Rules El Paso? attempted to identify who the power brokers are in El Paso. It touched on some players but left others out. The book was devoid of […]
Plan El Paso was awarded the Smart Growth award in 2011 as a model for a comprehensive plan for making cities more compact. Walkable and transit-friendly cities compact families and businesses into […]
Carlos Gallinar, who is running for mayor in the upcoming elections, wrote an opinion piece on Bob Moore’s El Paso Matters a few days ago. In his piece, Gallinar argues that although […]
Author’s note: The following is excerpted from court filings, freedom of information documents, interviews, and other public records reviewed by the author as part of his research into an upcoming book about […]
Since 1963, Segundo Barrio has been facing the forced displacement of its residents by city officials to make way for revitalizing the city’s downtown. Because of its proximity to the border, much […]
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