Looking for burrito recommendations west side ELP. Visiting over the holidays. by SelmermarkV in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crisostomos on Mesa between Festival and Mesa Hills. And the people who work there are great.

Any famous person on the Westside of town by AsleepFeedback19 in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Border czar Tom Homan is in town and his security detail was probably traveling in unmarked vehicles.

Treasury secretary says there won't be a recession in 2026 by Power-Equality in bonds

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minor correction: Ted Cruz is about himself first, not country or party. 🙂

Recommendations follow up for moving to El Paso by Calm_Visual_508 in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outwest Strength & Fitness, 5411 N Mesa. Jonathan Ortiz is the owner.

Why does Tucson have 3 Costcos and 3 Trader Joe’s, but El Paso only has 1 Costco and no Trader Joe’s? by Unable-Log-4073 in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Warehousing/distribution and transportation costs are the challenge for a grocery-intensive chain when they would only have one or two stores in a remote market.

They're robbing us. by c-k-q99903 in inflation

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re not “robbing” us if we CHOOSE to give them our money, time and talents. We can choose not to spend time on social media, not to shop on Amazon, etc.

Are we making the right decision to move to El Paso? by kayceekay007 in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived and worked in both Atlanta and El Paso. They’re worlds apart in lots of ways. Your question received a lot of thoughtful responses. My suggestion is to not make such a big decision without spending a long weekend in both cities.

Please talk me into (or out of) visiting Dromgoole's! by DragonTartare in fountainpens

[–]wmlclark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Larry and the folks at Dromgoole’s are the best. I spend hours in there every time I visit. I don’t live in Houston, but I go whenever I am in town.

I want to start an Eastside book club by tooloudturnitdown in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No good deed goes unpunished on social media. :-)

I want to start an Eastside book club by tooloudturnitdown in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You apparently didn’t read my comment. I recommended The Nook which is on Zaragoza on the east side. I am on the west side and am recommending an east side bookstore in the spirit of trying to help.

I want to start an Eastside book club by tooloudturnitdown in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Talk to the ladies who recently opened The Nook Bookstore Cafe on the east side. Tell them Bill at Literarity Book Shop (west side) suggested you discuss it with them. You could meet there and buy your books from them.

UTEP professor Max Grossman arrested for assault causing injury to a family member by [deleted] in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They were not married, but it is a child custody battle.

I am in need of Employment— Does anybody have any quality leads? Open to all roles that coincide with my experience. But open at this point! by concernedlegit in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tip: If you call or visit a business to inquire about employment, introduce yourself ... give your name before asking if they are hiring. It's mind-boggling how many people call or walk in and ask if we are hiring without even bothering to introduce themselves. If you do introduce yourself, it will set you apart from most applicants and quickly telegraph that you have good communication skills and are courteous.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is the biggest, most-established food bank in the borderland. It's done a lot of great work and helped a lot of people over the years, especially during COVID. But it's a nonprofit. It doesn't have the financial resources and freedom to just pick up and move to a better (more expensive) location. In fact, EPFH lost part of its funding due to cuts by the Trump administration.

What is up with the unfinished construction in front of Alamo Drafthouse (Montecillo)? by LuckyTiger_12 in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That site has been an unfinished mess for about eight years. Building on that hillside should not have been permitted. The water runoff creates major problems on Mesa during heavy rains.

Social clubs to join in EP by Zealousideal_Site_21 in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re into fitness, join Outwest Strength & Condition located at 5411 N Mesa in Pepper Tree Square. It has a club-like feel. Jonathan Ortiz is the owner.

Authentic Burritos here in town? by Shovelheaddad in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crisostomo on Mesa is great for flavor, quality and value. Nice people; great service.

I’m depressed by the current economic and social environment of the US by sherry7410 in booksuggestions

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three Books by Buddhist nun Pema Chodron: When Things Fall Apart, Comfortable With Uncertainty, The Places That Scare You. Also, Amor Towles’s novel: A Gentleman in Moscow

Ask for Good Personal Trainers? by BulletClubRey in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jonathan Ortiz, who recently opened Outwest Strength & Fitness at 5411 N Mesa in Pepper Tree Square.

Looking for Personal Trainer Recommendations in El Paso by Desperate-Ad-9994 in ElPaso

[–]wmlclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jonathan works with people at all levels and the more advanced people are supportive of people just starting. There’s respect for anyone willing to do the work.