UTEP's Mining Engineering Program Revived with $7 Million Boost from Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan invests $7 million in UTEP's mining engineering program, dormant since 1964, aiming to address the national demand for mining engineers and expecting to graduate about 100 annually. UTEP seeks to revive its mining education legacy.
El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Human Smuggling Ring and Money Laundering Conspiracy
An El Paso man pled guilty to human smuggling and money laundering charges, as the leader of a major operation, with eight others also admitting guilt. Sentencing varies, with jail time, probation, and immigration proceedings.












