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The Colinas Del Sol apartments are located at 945 South Mesa Hills Dr, on the westside of town. They have a variety of floorplans from studios to three bedrooms. Townhomes are also available. Prices range from $570 to $1180.

This property comes completed with covered and garage parking. Recreations include a tennis court, a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and hot tub. The Amenities include washer/dryer hookups, vaulted cielings, fireplace, walk-in closets and more.

They are currently offering lease terms of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. They do allow pets, but there is a weight limit of 25 pounds. Also there is a limit of only two pets per apartment. Of course there is going to be a deposit for any pets, which is $200.

The best feature about these apartments is that they are running a special right now for first month free. Everyone who is looking for a home should definitely stop by and take a look at these. For more information on specials, availability, etc. call (915) 833-2040 or visit the website at www.colinasdelsolapartments.com.

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These are the cheapest gas prices around the city today!

$2.63-Walmart at 1551 Zaragoza
$2.66-Murphy USA at Vista Del Sol and Zaragoza
$2.67-Sam’s Club at 11360 Pellican (Members)
$2.68-Circle K at Vista Del Sol and Zaragoza
$2.72-Fast Track at N Loop and Lomaland
$2.73-Diamond Shamrock at N Loop and Lomaland
$2.74-Circle K at N Loop and Americas Hwy
$2.76-Loves at I 10 and Horizon
Diamond Shamrock at Zaragoza and Montwood

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Here we go again! The Cheapest gas prices around the city are now updated. Please take advantage of this information.

$2.72-Fast Track at Lomaland and N Loop
Valero at Lomaland and N Loop
Circle K at Vista Del Sol and Zaragoza
$2.75-Diamond Shamrock at Lomaland and N Loop
$2.79-Murphy USA at 1820 N Zaragoza Rd.
Murphy USA at Alameda and Americas
Murphy USA at Zaragoza & Montwood in the Wal Mart Supercenter
$2.80-Sam’s Club at Pellicano and Lionel
$2.82-Circle K at N Loop and Americas
$2.83-Flying J at 1301 N Horizon Blvd and I 10 exit 37
$2.84-Circle K at Pebble Hills and Red Sails

Recently I conducted a short interview with an ex-resident of Altuda Arms and the information I recieved was quite shocking. Altuda Arms is located at 5301 Transmountain/Woodrow Bean in Northeast El Paso. The outside of the complex looks decent and the rent is fairly cheap.

According to the ex-resident the apartment complex is far from what she would call home. Eventhough she stayed there for a year, only to honor the lease contract, it was not a very enjoyable experience.

From the begining appliances were not working throughout the apartment. The ex-resident made complaints of the freezer not freezing correctly. The maintance came and supposedly fixed it, but she always had the problem. She could only put a few items in the freezer at a time or it wouldn’t freeze. Her toilet leaked for five months. She made complaints but maintenance didn’t show up. They finally showed up once the leaking water went down into the downstairs neighbors apartment.

The worst problem that she experienced in the aparment was the constant flow of insects especially roaches. The apartment complex did send pest control, but the pest problem continued. The ex-resident even bought her own sprays and pesticides in order to stop the problem, but the problem remained.

Finally the Resident decided to move out during the last month of her lease. She told the office staff to take the money out of her bank like every month for rent. So she moved out and a week later recieved a call from Paula in the office. Paula told the ex-resident that she abandoned her apartment and owed alot of fees. The ex-resident was in shock and contacted corporate, but they failed to do anything about the situation.

This article is to inform people of a few of the things that go on in these apartments. So just keep in mind to ask alot of questions before you move into any apartments, and do alot of research.

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So today I’ve decided to keep everyone in El Paso updated on the cheapest gas prices around town. Gas is so important because we need it to get around. Finding cheap gas prices is important, but don’t drive to the other side of town to fill up people. Find something as near to you as possible.

The lowest gas right now is at Sam’s Club on 11360 Pellicano Dr(for sam’s club members only) at $2.80 per gallon.
$2.83- Circle K at Vista Del Sol & Zaragoza
$2.85- Murphy USA at Saul Kleinfield & Pebble Hills
Conoco at 3001 Mountain Pass & I10 exit 0
Circle K at Zaragoza & N Loop
$2.86- Sams Club at 7001 Gateway BLVD W
$2.87- Murphy USA at I10 and Yarbrough
Pilot at 2015 Antonio St & I10 exit 0
$2.88- Albertsons at Montwood & George Dieter
$2.89- AAFES on Cassidy Rd
Sam’s Club on Mesa
AAFES on JEB Stuart Rd
Circle K at Montwood & Trawood
Murphy USA at Zaragoza & Montwood in the Wal Mart Supercenter
$2.91- Circle K at Montana & Wedgewood

I hope this article helps everyone save money. Just keep in mind that the Sam’s Club prices are only valid for memebers.

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El Paso county sheriffs went out on wednesday night, to do undercover shops on local convenient stores. They were trying to see how many would actually sell tobacco to a minor and not ask for I.D. They shopped 56 stores and 13 sold tobacco without asking for I.D. This offense is a class c misdemeanor. The stores can be fined up to $500. El Paso county is trying to crack down on the sell of tobacco to minors.

It is a good thing that the county is using tax money in a good manner. I believe that the enforcement of not selling tobacco to minors is a good idea. Maybe now that these stores see the county is getting more involved they will take their jobs more seriously.

Many convenient store clerks do enforce carding at all times. I know personally that I have went into stores where they will not card me. I usually am shocked when I don’t get carded because I know that I don’t look over thirty which means they should card me. On the other hand there are some clerks that just act stupid and card me everyday when I come into the store. I really feel that is stupid. Honestly, is there anyway that I could have grown down in age day by day. That kind of treatment by a customer will potentially make someone stop shopping there.

Carding is great. Everyone should do it, but don’t get carried away because that is when you may possibly lose business.

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The Mesa Village Apartment homes seem to be a great place to live, if you want to live on the west side of town. They have many different floor plans available, consisting of one, two, and three bedrooms.

The kitchen is complete with electric stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal and pantry. These apartments are also equipped with a personal balcony or patio and extra storage space. They have spacious walk in closets and some floorplans come with a den/study. Central Air and Heating is included of course. Clubhouse, swimming pool, and Picnic Area with Barbecue are also all included as part of the apartment community. For you pet lover’s and owners, they do allow certain breeds of pets for a pretty fair deposit.

Prices vary, but are in a good affordable range. For a one bedroom prices range from $520 to $560. For a two bedroom $600 to $680. A three bedroom is about $825. Deposits vary.

For anyone who is looking for an apartment, you should definitely look into Mesa Village Apartments. For more information call (866) 557-4234. You can also visit the website at www.mesavillageapartmenthomes.com.

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Today, July 6 2007 Betti Flores pleaded guilty in a conspiracy to defraud El Paso county. Shocking isn’t it! She committed mail and wire fraud. Betti Flores served on commissioners court from January 2003 until January of this year, after being investigated.

The US Attorney’s Office filed charges of four counts of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and the deprivation of honest services. Two charges were filed for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and deprivation of honest services. 17 people were also implicated which incluede many business associates and county officials in bribery and other illegal activities.

Betti Flores is facing up to 20 years in a federal prison and up to 250,000 dollar fine for each count.

It is very shocking what someone you trust can be doing behind your back. The city of El Paso has to be in shock to find out such dishonest activity has been going on among their elected officials. I just hope that everyone who is involved in this scheme will be punished accordingly. Fortunately an end has come to this disgraceful behavior.

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There is so much information about cities that a person, wouldn’t believe or even expect from that region. So today I want to enlighten your minds and list some facts about El Paso. I’m sure many El Paso natives don’t even know this information, because it’s not the norm of what people converse about from day to day. I know it can be a learning experience for everyone reading. This could even help a person if they are ever on one of those trivia shows. We all know that they ask intellectually challenging questions. I hope you enjoy these fun facts.

*Average annual rainfall is 8.81 in.

*The Franklin Mountains are the last southern ridge of the Rocky Mountains.

*El Paso’s Fort Bliss is the largets Air Defense Center in the world.

*El Paso is located in Chihuahua Desert, which is one of the largest in the world

*There are 15 museums in El Paso

*There are 5 bridges that connect El Paso to Mexico

*El Paso was originally named EL Paso Del Norte by the Spanish in the late 1500s.

Well that is a few things that I know for now. So tell a friend and spread the knowledge. Periodically I will post new facts and if there is anything particular that you want me to find out, I will do that. Feel free to contact me!

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Unfortunately drug smuggling is on the rise in El Paso. Fortunately the U.S Customs and Border Protection is doing a great job. Last week they seized over 3,640 pounds of marijuana, in 33 drug seizures. Reportedly on June 25, 2007 365 pounds of marijuana was found inside of 312 bricks being transported on a truck through the Juarez and El Paso border. The driver was not detained because of lack of knowledge of the presence of marijuana. Drug smuggling has always been a problem in El Paso because of it’s connection with the border city of Juarez, Mexico.
The U.S Customs and Border Protection Agents are really cracking down on commuters from Juarez to El Paso. Some foods and fruits are prohibited from entering the U.S from Mexico, because they may carry pests and different diseases. Last week a Dedicated Commuter Lane user was fined 500 dollars for trying to bring over three peaches from Mexico. She also had her Dedicated Commuter Lane pass revoked.

To me it seems that Drug Smuggling is going to be a serious problem across the United States for a really long time. Hopefully agents at every border post are taking their jobs seriously.

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El Paso, TX offers a great educational experience with their Museum of Archaeology. Open Tuesday through Saturday, this museum offers exhibits on Paleoindians, Pithouse People, Mescalero’s, The Cliff Dwellers, Archaic Cultures, and more. Located right outside of the Beautiful Franklin Mountains, you can enjoy wild and exotic flowers. (more…)