On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on an emergency basis the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. Moderna’s vaccine was also approved shortly after by the FDA. Immediately after the approvals, the Texas Health and Human Services began distributing the two approved vaccines to Texas communities. Each state is responsible for the […]
Posted inThe Latino Life
“Cruising with Crosno,” The Lost Tapes
According to a video titled “Crosno’s Radio Reminiscences,” in 1955, Steve Crosno got his start at KGRT in Las Cruces doing commercials. Eventually he was given his own show at the ripe age of 16-years-old, on his birthday on August 6, 1956. Crosno was subsequently hired at KELP which “was one of the top 40 […]
Posted inIdentity
Merry Christmas 2020
It has been a trying year for everyone and, unfortunately, we are not out of the woods yet as Covid-19 continues to ravage the world. Although we will not be able to gather together in familia it is important to remember that keeping your distance this year ensures that next year you will be able […]
Posted inOpinion
El Chuco Electoral Committee Announcement
The following editorial was submitted by Xavier Miranda. My name is Xavier Miranda, and I am the new Chair of the DSA of El Chuco Electoral Committee. I am reaching out to folks considering political office or affecting change through legislation. While many of us are justifiably disillusioned with the electoral process, given the manner […]
Posted inCOVID-19
UMC Covid-19 Vaccine Numbers Do Not Add Up
The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) has faced two debacles this week regarding the Covid-19 vaccinations in El Paso. The problems raises questions about UMC’s commitment to the El Paso community in light of the pandemic. On December 15, with much fanfare, UMC held a press conference where they publicly administered the first […]
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Covid-19 Hit Close To Home
As with everyone, Covid-19 has touched our family, this time close to home. A couple of weeks ago, Laura tested positive for the pandemic virus. At work on Friday, she was notified that the patient she had seen the day before had a household member that had tested positive for the virus. She had been […]
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Let’s Breakup COVID-19 in El Paso, Texas—Take the Pledge
By Miguel Juárez It’s time to “Break up with Covid-19” is a message that that is driving an organic, locally hatched campaign to stop the chain of COVID-19 in our community. The campaign includes an opportunity for individuals to sign a pledge on change.org and learn about resources in our community related to COVID-19 via […]