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October 2014 - Posts

Commissioner Leon Speaks at Constable’s Promotional Ceremony

On October 30, 2014, Commissioner Leon had the honor to speak at the El Paso County Constable’s Office Promotional Ceremony.  Seven Deputy Constable’s were promoted to the rank of Deputy Sergeant. This marks a great accomplishment for the Constable’s Office as it is the first time the Department has recognized a first-line supervisor.

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These supervisors will assist the Department by acting as intermediaries between the Constables and other Deputy Constables to coordinate duties and assignments. They will also provide a communication channel for the general public to air their concerns with the Constable Office.

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Commissioner Leon Presents Resolution Recognizing “Our Lives Disabilities Conference and Service Providers Expo”

On October 27, 2014, Commissioner Carlos Leon and the court recognized the fourteenth anniversary of "Our Lives Disabilities Conference and Service Providers Expo 2014" during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting.  Volar Center for Independent Living and Centro de Salud La Fe were there to accept the resolution.

For the past 34 years Volar Center for Independent Living has led the way towards
counteracting years of discrimination by acknowledging individuals with disabilities as a vital part of El Paso and West Texas society.

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Volar Center for Independent Living has influenced many individuals to improve their quality of life and become responsible, contributing citizens. This organization has proudly chosen Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc. as its 2014 “Our Lives Partner” in its ongoing efforts to expand its outreach to El Paso’s at risk disabilities community.

La Fe, founded in 1968, has flourished as a Hispanic community leader through its
community health and cultural centers by providing comprehensive services, including healthcare services.

Montwood Drive Construction Update: October 27, 2014

Reconstruction project requires closure of Wedgewood Drive near Montwood

The City of El Paso's Engineering and Construction Management Department has scheduled a road closure for Wedgewood Drive at Montwood Drive beginning on Monday, October 27, 2014.

This closure will run through the month of December, and will help facilitate the installation of new underground utilities for the Montwood reconstruction project, and will remain in place through December.

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THRU TRAFFIC DETOURS

Northbound and southbound motorists on Wedgewood will be required to follow marked detour routes on Montwood Drive, McRae Boulevard, and Album Avenue.

Eastbound and westbound traffic on Montwood, which is already reduced to one lane in each direction, will not be impacted. 

SUN METRO IMPACTS

Sun Metro will be required to detour Route 52. Sun Metro drivers will make courtesy stops along the detoured route as required. This detour is subject to change depending on traffic. 

Buses traveling outbound, north on Wedgewood will turn left onto Montwood, right onto Camwood, left onto Wedgewood returning to the regular route.

Buses traveling inbound, south on Wedgewood will turn right onto Honolulu, right onto Ceylon, left onto Bermuda, right onto McRae, left onto Glengarry, left onto Berwick, right onto McRae, left onto Montwood, right onto Wedgewood returning to the regular route. Sun Metro patrons seeking route information should call (915) 212-3333.

 

-Information provided by City of El Paso; Engineering and Construction Management Department

Montwood Drive Construction Update: October 16, 2014

PAVING ACTIVITIES

On Montwood:

Workers are pouring the concrete for the north lane of Montwood at Camwood.

Workers are pouring the concrete at Montwood between Trinidad to Linum.

Workers are also pouring the concrete for Montwood's north lane at Camwood.

Contractors are paving the south lane of Montwood on Monaco.

Workers will continue to pave Montwood's north lane at Honolulu.

Workers are installing the rebar for Montwood's inner lane from Trinidad to Linum in preparation for paving activities which will occur in the near future.

Installation of rebar at Montwood

UTILITY AND SIDEWALK WORK

On Montwood Drive:

The contractor finished pouring the walls and tops for the box culverts on Montwood between Linum and Wedgewood.

Posted detours remain in place along Montwood Drive between McRae and Yarbrough. Eastbound and westbound traffic will continue traveling in the lanes south of the median.  

-Information provided by City of El Paso, Engineering and Construction Management Department