From the Drone Enthusiasts of El Paso:

FAA has put into place a TRF for 1 NM north of the US/Mex border from California through Texas.

This continues to make the El Paso area the single largest and most restricted UAS flight area in the US. 

Press release:

DOT, DOW, DHS JOIN FORCES TO PROTECT SOUTHERN BORDER AIRSPACE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION WILL PROHIBIT UNAUTHORIZED DRONE OPERATIONS WITHIN ONE NAUTICAL MILE OF THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER, FROM THE SURFACE TO 400 FEET

WASHINGTON, D.C. — THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT), DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW) AND DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) TODAY ANNOUNCED A NEW, COORDINATED EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN AIRSPACE SECURITY ALONG THE SOUTHERN U.S. BORDER THROUGH A TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR) FOR DRONES. THE TFR – EFFECTIVE TODAY – WILL BAR ANY UNAUTHORIZED DRONE ACTIVITY UP TO 400 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL AND EXTEND ONE NAUTICAL MILE NORTH OF THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER. 

THE MOVE BUILDS ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN BORDER AND DEFEND THE HOMELAND FROM NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS – INCLUDING ILLICIT CARTEL ACTIVITY. THE NEW MEASURE WILL REDUCE RISKS TO ONGOING BORDER SECURITY OPERATIONS, PROTECT FEDERAL PERSONNEL, FACILITIES AND THE HOMELAND, AND ENHANCE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST THOSE WHO VIOLATE THE RESTRICTIONS.

“PRESIDENT TRUMP PROMISED TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN BORDER, AND HE DID. NOW WE’RE DOUBLING DOWN ON THAT PROMISE BY PROTECTING OUR SKIES FROM CARTEL DRONE THREATS AND OTHER ILLICIT ACTIVITIES,” SAID U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY. “I APPRECIATE THE CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH OUR PARTNERS AT DHS AND DOW AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO DEFEND OUR AIRSPACE AND KEEP THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SAFE.”

“THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WILL MAINTAIN 100% OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF OUR BORDER: LAND, AIR, AND SEA,” SAID SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH. “FOR TOO LONG, CARTELS HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF GAPS ALONG OUR SOUTHERN BORDER. THANKS TO PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, THOSE DAYS ARE OVER. BY RESTRICTING UNAUTHORIZED DRONE ACTIVITY, WE ARE GIVING COMMANDERS GREATER AWARENESS, GREATER DECISION SPACE, AND MORE OPTIONS TO DEFEND THE HOMELAND. EQUIPPED WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY—INCLUDING DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS—OUR WARFIGHTERS WILL SHOOT DOWN ANY CARTEL DRONE THAT THREATENS AMERICA’S SOVEREIGNTY.”

“DHS WILL NOT STOP BUILDING ON THE HISTORIC PROGRESS MADE TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN BORDER,” SAID SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY MARKWAYNE MULLIN. “THIS ACTION WILL HELP COUNTER CARTEL DRONE THREATS, PROTECT OUR PERSONNEL, AND STRENGTHEN SECURITY IN THE AIRSPACE ABOVE THE BORDER. PRESIDENT TRUMP PROMISED TO SECURE THE BORDER, AND WE ARE DELIVERING ON THAT PROMISE THROUGH CONTINUED ACTION AND STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

THE FAA WILL PUBLISH A NOTAM WHICH WILL INCLUDE LINKS TO THE DOMESTIC NOTICE AND THE FAA'S UAS DATA DELIVERY SYSTEM.

DRONE OPERATORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING ALL APPLICABLE NOTAMS AND RESTRICTIONS BEFORE OPERATING AND MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS IN EFFECT FOR THEIR PLANNED OPERATIONS.

Hope everyone ended the week strong, goodnight!

Views from earlier in Downtown. Lots of green, purple and yellows!

Im looking to get a tattoo soon with my buddy's tattoo artist. But my friend said that he tipped him after he paid like $700 for a tattoo. Is a tip required? Or just whatever the guy is charging is enough. The tattoo is expensive enough for hil to want a tip after lol

Are there any pumpkin patches farm near El Paso? The only one I know is the one near Canutillo, but are there any others?

Good afternoon Reddit , my names Christian with Lawn Heros and we are going to be closing out the year after this month. We recommend an end of the year treatment to not only kill any existing weeds but to go into winter protected from winter weeds and start the new year off with a clean slate .

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I'm originally from El Chuco but haven't been back in almost 10 years.

Who's #1 for tamales right now??

My wife is out there and leaving tomorrow 10/17. Must bring back tamales. Lives and taste buds depend on it.

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Come on folks!! Chime in!

T. A. M. A. L. E. S.

El Paso City Council has seats on the ballot this November. If you are in the far East of El Paso your election only has these two candidates. District 5 has some of the lowest turnout numbers, please educate yourself on the choice you have to make.

Thanks a ton for this Reddit community helping me figure out where to book and getting a local act to help us out! We got a show next Saturday night at love buzz October 24th!

I just got here trying to have some fun with new people and not interested in relationships I’m a M 24 Fit, what do you all do?
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​Hey r/ElPaso! I’m Matthew Guzman, and I’m running for City Council in District 8. I’m new to Reddit, but I want to connect directly with you to discuss the future of our city. I’ll be hosting an AMA right here this Sunday from 3 PM to 4 PM. Whether you want to know my stances on local hot topics or just why I decided to run for council, bring your questions. I'm looking forward to engaging with you all!

I will likely be going with my friends, but im a little nervous because i have no clue what to expect, as i've never been there before lol

Can anyone tell me what it's like? Also do they allow regular bags, or only clear?

Does anyone know anyone or a place that can make custom Halloween costumes? I’ve tried to find what k need but it’s so difficult!

Does anyone know of a place locally that can open up and fix my robot vacuum? One of my dogs left a treat and it ran over it. TIA.

I find it oddly weird and frustrating how people in El Paso seem to resent progress, economic development, and capital investment that could improve our city. It seems like every time something is proposed that could actually make El Paso better, people immediately want to fight it and shut it down.
Take the downtown arena, for example. The project was scrapped because people argued those neighborhoods had historical and cultural value. They fought the project for years until they finally killed it. Yet what exactly has been done to improve those neighborhoods since then? Nothing significant that I’ve seen.
Why not turn those areas into something people would actually want to visit? Apartments, restaurants, shops, entertainment, or even an Old West-style district with cowboys, horses, saloons, and reenacted shootouts. El Paso has so much history tied to the Old West, and it’s a shame we don’t capitalize on it. We could preserve that history while turning those neighborhoods into attractions that bring tourism, businesses, and money into the city.
It’s honestly a shame we don’t have more imaginative and forward-thinking leaders here.
The same goes for the proposed downtown deck plaza. I really don’t understand why people are so opposed to it. I think it’s a fantastic idea. Imagine having a beautiful park over I-10 where the city could host festivals, concerts, holiday celebrations, and other events. It would give people another reason to visit downtown, support local businesses, and potentially bring more revenue into the city. Yet once again, people want to kill the idea before it even has a chance.
I understand people have concerns about spending money, but at what point do we actually start investing in making El Paso a better and more attractive city?
We have so much potential here, but the mindset of constantly opposing anything new makes absolutely no sense to me. Other cities are investing in their downtowns, entertainment districts, parks, and infrastructure while we’re constantly arguing about why we shouldn’t.
I’m all for preserving El Paso’s history and culture, but why can’t we preserve it while also improving and modernizing our city? The two can go hand in hand.
It’s just frustrating because El Paso could be so much more than what it is today. We need leaders with vision and people who are willing to embrace progress instead of constantly fighting it.

Any places I should go to? Preferably near the Marriot El Paso. Not 21 so can’t go to any bars unfortunately. If anyone wants to hang out I’m free as well. Have a per diem card with $60 on it

Pictures don’t do justice to how green the mountains look 👀 Views from earlier in the morning, have a great day everyone!

El Paso neighbors! Looking to take your civic engagement one step further? Join us tomorrow!

Think about all the decisions that go into voting. First, you have to decide to vote. Then, who to vote for, where to go, how to get there, whether you need childcare, and the list goes on.

Voting already comes with enough barriers. The last thing anyone should have to worry about is intimidation or being turned away from the ballot box.

That’s why we’re inviting y’all to join Common Cause Texas for a FREE, nonpartisan Election Protection training tomorrow, Friday, October 16, at 6 PM at Old Sheepdog Brewery!

You’ll learn how to become a volunteer poll monitor and help your neighbors cast their ballots safely, freely, and without unnecessary barriers.

We’ll also have local community organizations and student groups tabling, so it’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, learn about the work happening right here in El Paso, and find more ways to get involved!

Plus, the first 50 attendees get a free drink on us! (21+) The event is open to all ages.
We’d love to see some of y’all there! Come meet your neighbors, get involved, and help make voting a little easier for our community.

I’ve been talking to a few people around the area, and some are paying $80–$100 a month for internet. I was surprised how much prices can vary depending on the plan and how long you’ve had it.
Curious what everyone here is paying and whether you’re happy with your current provider.

Hi, I'm a reporter who sat down with 4 of the 5 candidates running to represent District 8, which covers part of the Westside, Downtown, and South-Central El Paso. These one-on-ones were pretty revealing. Even when they generally agreed on certain things, they each had different ideas -- or in some cases, no idea -- about how to address them. Some topics included:

• Wasteful spending (Fire and Animal Services budgets came up, which I didn't expect tbh)
• Public funds for the Downtown deck plaza
• Property tax relief and how to grow the commercial tax base
• What to do about the Meta data center or any future data centers

I also noted campaign donations. Candidates Arturo Alluin and Matthew Guzman have outraised and outspent their opponents by a wide margin this year.

READ MORE: Full article on elpasomatters.org

Additional links:

• What district do I live in?
• District 8 candidate questionnaire
• El Paso Matters voter guide

On city reps:

Some city reps are up for re-election, some claim that they didn't vote to increase taxes, e.g. Alejandra Chavez, yet they are on the record voting in favor of tax increases. It's so easy to figure out the truth, it's public record! Please look up their voting records, don't fall for their ads.

On taxes:

I get it, funding has to come from somewhere to continue or to improve local services. Property taxes are insane, yes. I'm often on the line when it comes to agreeing to paying a few dollars more, just depends on the current economy, which now it's absolutely miserable, so any increase on anything is just diabolical. I don't work for the city and have no clue what the budget or deficit is at the moment, but hey, if Mamdani balanced NYC's budget, why can't our mayor and reps can? Is this where the blame gets passed around?

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I'm visiting and was planning to leave to drive back to Austin on I-10 at like 6am tomorrow. So pretty much everything to Van Horn is under the Wind Warning until noon and the blowing dust advisory is until 9am I think.

I have zero experience with dust storms or the impacts of driving during wind advisories/blowing dust advisories in the desert.

My question is 1 - how likely is it that this means driving would be dangerous from a visibility standpoint and, second, do people usually drive long distances during wind like this in the desert? I'm slightly more worried about the effects to my air filters/engine from driving in it for 4 hours than I am of anything else...but like I said, I'm totally dumb to this lol.

Any advice would be appreciated.