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Detention Protests, TB Cases at Bliss, and Candidate Forums in El Paso's Local Pulse

Detention Protests, TB Cases at Bliss, and Candidate Forums in El Paso's Local Pulse

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 Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Sunday, February 8. We start with breaking developments around immigration detention that have our community talking. Yesterday, dozens gathered outside the federal courthouse in downtown El Paso for the National Raza Day of Action protest against ICE policies. Organizers from El Chuco Habla highlighted recent family separations and raids, chanting we did not cross the border, the border crossed us. This comes amid news that the Department of Homeland Security bought an entire industrial block along Eastwind Avenue in Socorro for over 122 million dollars to build a new detention center. Socorro city leaders, not involved in the sale, scheduled a special City Council meeting for February 11 to discuss fees on contractors for police and fire services, urging us all to join public comment.

Health concerns deepen at Camp East Montana on Fort Bliss, our nations largest facility with 3100 detainees. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar visited Friday and reported two active tuberculosis cases plus 18 COVID-19 infections, underscoring ongoing issues like medical neglect where three deaths occurred in six months, including a homicide ruled by the El Paso Medical Examiner. These stories remind us how federal decisions ripple into our daily lives here on the border.

On the crime front, we note a serious incident last evening around 6 p.m. at North Loop Drive and E Road in the Lower Valley, where a pedestrian suffered major injuries after a vehicle strike. Special Traffic Investigators are on scene, and we wish the victim a swift recovery while drivers stay cautious.

Shifting to community spirit, the League of Women Voters hosted a non-partisan candidate forum this week, drawing high schoolers like Claudia Limon who are gearing up to vote soon. They partner with schools to boost turnout for the March primaries, helping us all make informed choices.

Weather today brings mild sunshine with highs near 62 degrees and light winds, perfect for outdoor plans, though bundle up for cooler evenings ahead. No major impacts expected.

New business buzz includes that Socorro meeting on detention growth, while jobs stay steady with about 2500 openings listed locally in logistics and healthcare. Real estate sees median home prices around 285000 dollars, up slightly.

Upcoming, catch the forum if you missed it or join Socorro Council Tuesday. Local schools report strong debate team wins at regionals.

For a feel-good note, listeners like Abigail Bauman shared how hearing candidates firsthand builds trust in our democracy.

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