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March 30, 2020 • Community
El Paso Electric Donates $30,000 to Community Foundations for COVID-19 Response, Relief
To support our region during this pandemic, El Paso Electric announces a $30,000 donation to the COVID-19 response funds created by the El Paso Community Foundation, the Paso Del Norte Community Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. Each foundation will receive $10,000.
March 27, 2020 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric to Conduct Work for TXDOT Montana Freeway Project
EL PASO, Texas – As part of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) continuation of the Montana Freeway Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to complete several electrical wire crossings along Montana Avenue between George Dieter Drive and Lee Boulevard. In order for EPE to safely...
March 27, 2020 • Regional News
Governor: K-12 school closings must continue to prevent potential spread of COVID-19
SANTA FE – New Mexico public education will shift to a learn-at-home model as schools remain closed for the rest of the academic year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state education and child care officials announced Friday.
March 23, 2020 • Regional News
The new town hall: Anxiety, fear and few satisfying answers
Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, looks at a document while answering questions from constituents in a virtual town hall about the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in El Paso, Texas. Robo calls to homes around the district encouraged over 1,200 people to join the call to discuss the...
March 20, 2020 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: EPE to Conduct Work for TXDOT Montana Freeway Project
As part of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Montana Freeway Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to complete several electrical wire crossings along Montana Avenue between Lee Trevino and George Dieter Drives. In order for EPE to safely conduct the necessary work in a timely manner, a...
March 20, 2020 • Local News
El Paso-Juarez border crossings remain open, restrictions announced
Border crossings between El Paso and Juárez continued to operate normally Friday morning despite an announcement by U.S. and Mexico officials that restrictions would soon be put in place.
March 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
ROAD CLOSURE: EPE to Conduct Work for TXDOT Montana Freeway Project
As part of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Montana Freeway Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to complete several electrical wire crossings along Montana Avenue between Lee Trevino and George Dieter Drives. In order for EPE to safely conduct the necessary work in a timely manner, a...
March 20, 2020 • EPE Related News
EPE responds to a power outage near Cielo Vista Mall, 560 customers impacted
The morning of Thursday, March 19, EPE crews immediately respond and restore power to approximately 560 customers within the Cielo Vista Mall area:
March 18, 2020 • Alerts
EPE to Implement Changes to Customer Payment Centers In Effort to Flatten COVID-19 Curve
With the quickly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) health situation, El Paso Electric (EPE) is implementing measures to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and taking proactive steps to enhance our customers’ and our employees’ health and safety. Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 all EPE customer...
March 17, 2020 • EPE Related News
Las Cruces Utilities, El Paso Electric suspend utility shutoffs
LAS CRUCES - Las Crucens won't have to worry about late utility bills during the coronavirus crisis, one of several measure meant to help residents and businesses affected by the situation.
March 17, 2020 • EPE Related News
EPE suspends disconnection of service due to nonpayment through COVID-19
El Paso Electric announces that until further notice there will be a suspension of disconnection services due to non-payment for all customers - residential and commercial. CBS4 News at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2020 covers this announcement. Please note a clarification despite what is covered in this news segment:...
March 17, 2020 • Local News
El Paso Electric issues statement regarding Suspension of Service Disconnections
El Paso Electric issues statement regarding Suspension of Service Disconnections ***Article is the same information/message that is on EPE's website "Message to Our Customers"*
March 16, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso County Judge speaks to what EPE is doing for COVID-19 preparations
On KVIA's weekly news show, ABC7 Xtra, that airs each Sunday evening at 10:30 p.m., for this past Sunday, March 15, El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego speak to what the El Paso region is doing in response and preparations for COVID-19. EP County Judge Samaniego specifically mentions a call he had with EPE interim...
March 13, 2020 • EPE Related News
Bernie Sanders, other senators want to clarify El Paso Electric buyer's 'true ownership'
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and two other United States senators want two federal agencies to hold hearings on the pending El Paso Electric sale to clarify the buyer's ties to JPMorgan Chase.
March 13, 2020 • Local News
First positive case of coronavirus reported in El Paso area
El Paso health officials Friday night reported the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the area.
March 12, 2020 • EPE Related News
Public Regulation Commission approves acquisition of El Paso Electric
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission unanimously approved the sale of publicly traded utility company El Paso Electric to a private investment fund at a public meeting in Las Cruces Wednesday.
March 12, 2020 • Industry-related News
Public power becomes the new rallying cry of the progressive left
Over the course of several weeks last summer, power cut out in neighborhoods stretching from Brooklyn to Queens — spoiling refrigerated food, snarling nearby subways and leaving anxious New Yorkers to toil in hot box apartments. For some, it was the last straw in a litany of perceived failings in Con Edison’s service —...
March 13, 2020 • EPE Related News
El Paso coronavirus preparations: Here are the latest updates on COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the state and country, the El Paso Times wants to keep readers updated on the latest news in the community and Texas. Here's what to know about COVID-19. Here's the latest on what's happening in El Paso:
March 11, 2020 • Regional News
Governor declares health emergency over coronavirus, recommends large events be canceled
LAS CRUCES — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state public health emergency Wednesday in response to New Mexico's first three presumptive confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
March 9, 2020 • EPE Related News
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval moves El Paso Electric sale closer to completion
El Paso Electric's pending sale moved another step toward becoming a done deal after U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff approved transferring a nuclear-plant license to the utility's buyer.
March 9, 2020 • Local News
Water on its way to El Paso County farms
For the second year in a row, El Paso County farmers will get a full allotment of irrigation water from the Rio Grande, which is good news for the city as well.
March 7, 2020 • Construction
ROAD CLOSURE: EPE to Conduct Work for TXDOT Improvement Project
EL PASO, Texas – As part of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Montwood/Zaragoza Improvement Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to relocate electrical infrastructure in the area where Montwood Drive, Zaragoza Road and Loop 375 intersect. In order...
March 3, 2020 • Local News
El Paso region braces for coronavirus; 2 people being tested for illness in Juárez
The coronavirus could be at El Paso's border, with health officials in Mexico investigating two possible cases in Juárez.
March 3, 2020 • Industry-related News
Bill That Would Modernize Electric Grid Awaits Signature
Mammoth coal plants and other fossil fuel facilities have functioned like a collective human heart for more than a century, working 24/7 to pump the constant flow of electrons needed to power up daily life.
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