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Attending the opening ceremony of the new Central Fire Station, Mayor Renard Johnson joined city officials and community members in celebrating the occasion.
El Paso Fire debuts new Central Fire Station in Downtown El Paso
July 31, 2026
The El Paso Fire Department opened a new central fire station July 9. The new facility, located at 201 South Florence St., opened its station doors to the public, offering tours, emergency response demonstrations and information about joining the Fire Department to attendees.
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The El Paso Fire Department recommends limiting outdoor activities during high temperatures to prevent any health risks that can become long term.
How are El Pasoans handling the Sun City temperatures?
July 31, 2026
With continuously rising temperatures in El Paso, there have been Heat-Related illness (HRI) risks that can affect people long-term. Since June 27, there have been 152 cases of HRIs reported using cooling facilities, according to the City of El Paso Public Health.
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Picking Up on the District Attorney! | The Prospector Podcast Summer Edition: Episode 2
Picking Up on the District Attorney! | The Prospector Podcast Summer Edition: Episode 2
July 21, 2026
To continue the summer, The Prospector Podcast pays a visit to the district courthouse in Downtown El Paso to speak with Texas’ 34th District Attorney, James Montoya. 
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A Juneteenth sign is displayed during the fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration at Nations Tobin Park on June 13. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day were all remaining  enslaved people were freed more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
‘No one is free until all are free’: Borderland residents celebrate unity at annual Juneteenth festival
June 19, 2026
From historic municipal milestones to travelers crossing borders, El Pasoans gathered at Nations Tobin Park for a celebration honoring Juneteenth, and the enduring legacy of American freedom.
The empty seats at Commencement
The empty seats at Commencement
May 5, 2026
As commencement approaches, thousands of students at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) prepare to walk on the stage. Many will get to look out into the Don Haskins Center audience and see seats filled with loved ones cheering them along.

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Photo courtesy of  Erato Tzavara.
Dead as a Dodo Takes Flight in El Paso: Acclaimed puppet musical brings friendship, transformation, and visual wonder to the Plaza Theatre
Sponsored Content September 23, 2025
Acclaimed puppet musical brings friendship, transformation, and visual wonder to the Plaza Theatre.
(From left) Aziel Ramos, Kayla Rodriguez, Alan Acosta, and Lesly Chavez pose in a classroom at the University of Texas at El Paso, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The shoot was inspired by the promotional imagery of Charli XCX's newest album “Music, Fashion, Film."
Charli XCX’s dancefloor is dead and she wants you to feel that
Aziel Ramos July 31, 2026
Charli XCX released her eighth studio album on July 24, titled, “Music, Fashion, Film.” This is her second album release of the year, following her seventh studio album, “Wuthering Heights,” which was released earlier in the year to accompany the film “Wuthering Heights.”
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Lily-Rose Pichon and Shea Bruntmyer began their friendship after they became roommates at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester. Their friendship has continued to grow throughout the months on and off the court.
Becoming besties in the 915
Lesly Chavez July 31, 2026
In college, sports tend to nurture a competitive environment. The pressure of expectations and the relentlessness of the schedules can create a suffocating existence in a student-athlete’s life, especially for those who are foreigners and are trying to make a new city feel like home.
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UTEP redshirt sophomore quarterback, EJ Colson, has been named the starting quarterback for the Miners.
UTEP Football opens new era with Spring Game
Adrian Gonzalez May 5, 2026
The UTEP Miners kicked off their 2026 campaign on April 18, with a high scoring Spring Game showcasing 32 newcomers and 59 veterans as they prepare for their inaugural season in the Mountain West.
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Seahawks defense suffocates Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX
Seahawks defense suffocates Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX
Adrian Gonzalez February 11, 2026
Behind a relentless pass rush and an MVP performance from running back Kenneth Walker III, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to secure their second championship in franchise history.
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The Blue Devils win 42-39 in the 92nd annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.
Duke Blue Devils gets clutch win against Arizona State in 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Kristian Hernandez

Editor's Note: The Duke University Blue Devils (9-5, 6-2 Atlantic Coastal Conference) won 42-39 against the Arizona State Sun Devils (8-5, 6-3...

UTEP’s Concussion Management Clinic and its athletic training staff work together on treating concussions for student athletes.
Keeping athletes in the game: A dive into the past
Cameron Mason
With blast from the past, former UTEP athletes share how their respective sports have evolved and advanced the state of the sports for players today.
Despite a strong first half, UTEP’s defense struggled to maintain pressure, resulting in a game-winning touchdown drive by the NMSU Aggies in the final 35 seconds.
NMSU silences the Sun Bowl, wins Battle of I-10
Adrian Gonzalez

Brief: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (2-9, 1-6 Conference USA) football team hosted the 102nd Battle of I-10 against New Mexico State...

(From left) Aziel Ramos, Kayla Rodriguez, Alan Acosta, and Lesly Chavez pose in a classroom at the University of Texas at El Paso, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The shoot was inspired by the promotional imagery of Charli XCX's newest album “Music, Fashion, Film."
Charli XCX’s dancefloor is dead and she wants you to feel that
Aziel Ramos July 31, 2026
Charli XCX released her eighth studio album on July 24, titled, “Music, Fashion, Film.” This is her second album release of the year, following her seventh studio album, “Wuthering Heights,” which was released earlier in the year to accompany the film “Wuthering Heights.”
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The Architecture of Longing
The Architecture of Longing
Diego Hernandez July 31, 2026
There is a quiet weight that comes with feeling the world too deeply. For me, life has never been a series of moments I just pass through, it's been a collection of people and places that have carved themselves permanently into my soul.
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Turns out the girl so in love was pretty sad after all
Turns out the girl so in love was pretty sad after all
Ximena Cordero July 8, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, “You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” released June 12, marks a new chapter in the singer-songwriter's career shifting from her usual pop-pop angst to a softer rock sound while exploring love and heartbreak.  
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Even with many job listings not offering compensation, many college students continue to apply to internship opportunities in hopes to gain experience in their field before graduation. This raises questions about whether companies take advantage of the desperation for experience.
Are unpaid internships worth it? UTEP students weigh experience vs. pay
Jewel Ocampo June 21, 2026
For students finally entering a job market that typically prioritizes experience, internships become an important steppingstone into the workforce, leaving many students at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with mixed feelings about unpaid internships.
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The Prospector Chronicles: FIFA 2026 World Cup!
July 1, 2026
Soccer’s largest tournament takes center stage for the 23rd time in its history. 
Dustin’s Corner Comes to Life!
April 15, 2026

Dustin Perez is The Prospector’s first cartoonist since 2021. Since he started, he has been bringing our stories to life through his creativity and artful...

Timber! Liberal Arts Building goes down
April 2, 2026

Timber! After 65 years of being a staple of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) campus, the Liberal Arts Building is coming down. After its successor,...

A deep dive into Texas Western Hall
February 19, 2026

The Spring semester at UTEP launched with the opening of campus’s newest building, Texas Western Hall. The Prospector spoke to professors and took a...

Picking Up on the District Attorney! | The Prospector Podcast Summer Edition: Episode 2
Picking Up on the District Attorney! | The Prospector Podcast Summer Edition: Episode 2
July 21, 2026
To continue the summer, The Prospector Podcast pays a visit to the district courthouse in Downtown El Paso to speak with Texas’ 34th District Attorney, James Montoya. 
The Prospector Podcast: Summer Edition, Episode 1: Picking Up on a DIY Summer Vacation!
The Prospector Podcast: Summer Edition, Episode 1: Picking Up on a DIY Summer Vacation!
July 8, 2026

The Prospector Podcast Summer Edition returns for the second year in a row! But this time, with a twist. For this year’s summer edition, every podcast...

Season 14, Ep. 6: Picking Up on the World Cup! W/ Jair Marrufo
Season 14, Ep. 6: Picking Up on the World Cup! W/ Jair Marrufo
May 8, 2026

The end of the semester has arrived, which means it's time to close off season 14 of The Prospector Podcast. This year, the podcast turned 11...

Season 14, Ep. 5: Picking Up on UTEP athletics with Jim Senter!
Season 14, Ep. 5: Picking Up on UTEP athletics with Jim Senter!
April 30, 2026

Athletics at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has recently been under the limelight as the Miners' move to the Mountain West Conference...

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