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Proposed Vado energy storage project worries over flooding, fire risk and homes nearby
By Maria Torres
Diocese launches Mt. Cristo Rey Foundation to protect shrine from border wall construction
Maria Torres
Maria Torres
Bureau Chief · El Paso, TX
Maria Torres is the Bureau Chief at El Paso Current, with over 15 years of experience in local journalism. She graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and previously worked as a senior reporter for the El Paso Times, where she focused on community engagement and social issues. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to the El Paso community shines through in every piece she writes.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:08 AM · 1 min read
Mount Cristo Rey Shrine Foundation forms to preserve the nearly 100-year-old site as federal border wall condemnation targets 14 nearby acres. Leaders cite blast risks and urgent upgrades before the Nov. 21 pilgrimage.
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