<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[El Paso Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Paso Journal]]></description><link>https://www.elpaso-journal.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 01:14:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.elpaso-journal.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado News - Mild Winter Raises Fire Concerns Across Fountain and Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mild Winter Raises Fire Concerns Across Fountain and Colorado Colorado residents are being urged to take fire danger seriously after a mild, dry winter left grasses and other fine fuels ready to burn earlier than usual. The National Weather Service has already issued far more Red Flag Warnings across the state than normal for this point in the year. One report found that Colorado had reached 114 Red Flag Warnings so far in 2026, more than double the number seen by the same time last year....]]></description><link>https://www.elpaso-journal.com/post/colorado-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a161e7bb22ef328630e0dce</guid><category><![CDATA[Colorado News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:43:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3986ef_fe4b3c5e3fa44c17b50d5e9bbbfcaf5b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_664,h_439,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hailey Neener</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Spotlight-  Mesa Ridge’s New Hub of Growth in North Fountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fountain, CO — A wave of excitement is sweeping through the north end of Fountain, where the Mesa Ridge development is redefining the landscape. Mesa Ridge, the main street running through the area, now hosts a thriving commercial complex. Already open are Christian Brothers Automotive, Wataburger, and a UCHealth facility—bringing critical services closer than ever. The Sourdough Sandwich Shop is also open, serving fresh, local meals. In addition, a new dentist office, a branch of Ent Bank,...]]></description><link>https://www.elpaso-journal.com/post/community-spotlight-mesa-ridge-s-new-hub-of-growth-in-north-fountain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a161e3d2a9023e233358d74</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Affairs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:42:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3986ef_60f9afe0da5347819024e28778ccead5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_452,h_275,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hailey Neener</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Profiles - Commissioner Cory Applegate: A Fountain Blue-Collar Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As El Paso County’s Commissioner for District 4 and former Fountain City Councilman, Cory Applegate offers a grounded, blue-collar perspective rooted in his lifelong connection to the community. Growing up in El Paso County, Cory saw firsthand both the struggles and the potential of his neighbors. His father served on the Fountain City Council, laying the groundwork for Cory’s dedication to public service, going on to serve on Fountain City Council himself. Before stepping into politics, Cory...]]></description><link>https://www.elpaso-journal.com/post/commissioner-cory-applegate-a-fountain-blue-collar-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a161deece062e4a09f1d3f3</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Affairs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:26:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3986ef_eb73fe28b9e54cd69b0db539da118f3e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_721,h_961,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hailey Neener</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Affairs - Proposed Utility Fee Increases Raise Concerns Over Affordability in Fountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fountain, CO —  A series of proposed and recently approved changes to Fountain’s utility fee structure is drawing increasing scrutiny, as residents and local leaders evaluate the cumulative impact of rising costs across water, electric, and service-related fees. However, recent updates to the city’s utility fee schedule suggest that rate increases are only part of a larger shift. In addition to rate hikes, the City Council recently approved a new tap fee structure — one of the most...]]></description><link>https://www.elpaso-journal.com/post/proposed-utility-fee-increases-raise-concerns-over-affordability-in-fountain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a161cf4b22ef328630e0a2d</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Affairs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:23:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3986ef_d5a067bb1dec45139c76c0160055f401~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_355,h_463,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hailey Neener</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado News - Iran War Hits Home at the Gas Pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado drivers, farmers, and small businesses are once again learning a difficult lesson about the global economy: even an energy-producing state cannot insulate itself from instability overseas. The conflict in Iran has already begun rippling through fuel markets, driving up gasoline and diesel prices across the United States and adding fresh uncertainty to the oil industry. At the center of the concern is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping chokepoints. Roughly...]]></description><link>https://www.elpaso-journal.com/post/iran-war-hits-home-at-the-gas-pump</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15ed2cf3631a430c8d6bd6</guid><category><![CDATA[Colorado News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:18:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Hailey Neener</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>