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🌞El Paso Air Quality Among Worst In Nation

🌞El Paso Air Quality Among Worst In Nation

Border City Buzz
March 05, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. We have lots of indoor activities for both you and the kids to do, especially if you’re trying to avoid the dust like I am. It’s brutal out there.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

Kids Read To Shelter Dogs
4 Federal Buildings To Be Sold
Trivia Night @ NEEP

Let’s get to it. But first….

Things To Do

Kids Read To Shelter Dogs 🐶

Join Rescue Readers at the Humane Society of El Paso on March 5 and 12! Kids ages 6 and up can spend an hour reading to shelter dogs, helping them relax and feel loved. You can sign up here if you’re interested. It’s free and is great for kids and the dogs they’ll meet.

📅 Date & Time: March 5 & 12 @ 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Humane Society of El Paso, 4991 Fred Wilson Ave

Mario Aguilar & Teo Gonzalez Comedy Show 😂

Get ready for a night of laughs with Mario Aguilar and Teo González on March 8th at the Plaza Theatre! Doors open at 8:00 P.M., and the show starts at 9:00 P.M. Don’t miss this hilarious comedy duo live on stage!
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

Business Networking Opportunity 🧑‍💼

Looking to network and grow your business? Join 1 Million Cups on March 5th from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at the Cardwell Collaborative Building! Entrepreneurs get the chance to present their startups, get feedback, and hear what other entrepreneurs are doing in the area. Plus, don’t forget the coffee!

📅 Date & Time: March 5 @ 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
📍 Location: Cardwell Collaborative Building - 5130 Gateway Blvd. East

Learn About Local Food Systems 🍉

Join the Cultivate: Local Food Systems & Sustainability Forum on March 5th at 5:30 P.M. at the El Paso Community Foundation Room! Learn about food sustainability and how local food systems play a role in our community’s future. For more info about the event you can call (915) 533-4020.
📍 Location: El Paso Community Foundation Room, 333 N. Oregon St.
💲 Admission: Free!

Calling Young Superheroes 🦸‍♀️

Calling all young superheroes! Join the Superhero Academy at Judge Marquez Library on March 5th from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. for storytime, training, and fun challenges! Bring your sidekicks for an epic adventure and unleash your superpowers. It’s a great chance to let your kids explore and mingle with other kids.

📅 Date & Time: March 5 @ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Judge Marquez Library, 610 N. Yarbrough
💲 Admission: Free!

Local News

El Paso Air Quality Among Worst In Nation ⚠️

On March 1st, El Paso and the border region experienced some of the worst air quality in years after the dust storm hit. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the area was dangerously high, with El Paso reaching 406 and Santa Teresa nearing 1,000. Most other large cities in the country were under 100.

Dr. Fahad Omar from Las Palmas Medical Center warned that prolonged exposure could cause lung damage. He advised avoiding outdoor activities when air quality is poor and suggested wearing masks, especially for children and people with allergies. For me personally, I stay inside as much as possible when the air is this bad. We still have a few more days of dust so make sure to stay safe and use caution.

For Sale! 💰

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) plans to sell four federal buildings in El Paso: the R.E. Thomason Courthouse, Richard C. White Federal Building, and the US Business Services Good Neighbor Buildings A and B.

These buildings are no longer essential for government operations, and the GSA aims to reduce maintenance costs and reinvest in more efficient spaces. It feels like big moves are being made across the city so it’ll be interesting to see what actually happens.

El Paso Electric Offering Free Tree Trimmings 🌳

El Paso Electric (EPE) is offering free tree-trimming services to help prevent power outages and safety hazards, especially with the strong winds affecting the Borderland. Trees close to power lines can cause electrical fires, disruptions, and injuries. If you see a tree that is growing near a powerline, you can report it by calling (915) 877-3400 in El Paso or (575) 523-7591 in Las Cruces and they will inspect it.

They also recommend following safety guidelines, such as maintaining a 10-foot distance from power lines and hiring professional arborists for trimming. For assistance or more info, visit EPE’s website here.

New Traffic Lights On The East Side 🚦

New traffic lights are coming to far East El Paso! The intersections at RC Poe & Tierra Este, Pebble Hills & John Hayes, Ventana & Tierra Este, Edgemere & Tim Foster, and Edgemere & Tierra Dorada will all be getting updated signals. This improvement, announced by City Representative Ivan Niño, aims to boost safety and traffic flow in the area.

🚦 New Traffic Lights Coming to District 5! 🚦
We're improving public safety and enhancing traffic control in our community! New traffic signals are being installed to help with traffic mitigation and ensure safer, more efficient roads for everyone.
— Councilman Ivan Niño (@cityrepivannino)
11:44 PM • Mar 4, 2025