Volume 09 | October 2021
Your monthly news & updates
Thank you for your interest in learning about everything that is happening in El Paso County's Precinct #3! We hope this newsletter provides you with helpful information about our diverse and growing precinct. Although this newsletter is published once per month, you can always learn about what is going on in the precinct by following Commissioner Holguin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
Celebrating Indigenous People's Day
October 11, 2021
"Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured. We honor their place in and contributions to the shared story of America."
Commissioner’s Court recognized the importance of celebrating Indigenous People’s Day on October 11 by unanimously approving a Resolution submitted for consideration by Commissioner Holguin. Commissioner Holguin thanked Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo War Captain Javier Loera and Tribal Councilman Rudy Cruz for their words of wisdom as well as the unanimous support from the Commissioners and County Judge in approving this resolution!  
38th Anniversary of National Night Out
“America’s Night Out Against Crime”
It was a true honor to have celebrated National Night Out at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Headquarters on Tuesday, October 5! Thank you to all of the law enforcement agencies, city and county departments, as well as all of the community organizations that participated! Most importantly, thank you to all of the residents that came out to this wonderful event!
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is such an important part of our community. They provide millions of pounds of food to residents in need every week. It was a true honor to be at the grand opening of their newest program, El Mercado, which will allow residents to have more of a choice related to their own food needs.
Fabens High School Homecoming
What a wonderful turnout at the Fabens High School Homecoming Parade! Commissioner Holguin was delighted to have participated alongside ISD Superintendent Dr. Vigil and her Fabens ISD staff! It was wonderful to see so many Fabens residents enjoying the festivities! Go Wildcats!
30th Annual San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society Conference
It was a pleasure welcoming everyone to the 30th Annual San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society Conference this month! Truly thankful to the SEGHS for everything that they do to preserve our community’s history, traditions and culture!
El Conquistador del Paso and Lourdes Estates Wastewater Project Groundbreaking
Commissioner Holguin was very pleased to announce that the El Conquistador del Paso and Lourdes Estates communities near Fabens will now be connected to sewer services as a result of the County’s partnership with the Lower Valley Water District! Approximately 100 Mission Valley families will no longer have to rely on faulty septic tanks for sewer service. Thank you to the LVWD for our partnership!
Neighborhood Associations in Pct. 3
Commissioner Holguin had the opportunity to meet with several Pct. 3 neighborhood groups this past month! She was able to meet with the residents of the Hueco Tanks Estates Neighborhood, the Emerald Estates Neighborhood Watch Association, the Garden Park at Mission Ridge Neighborhood Watch Association, as well as attended the Neighborhood Coalition Summit. 

A special thank you to Mr. Kevin Clarke, Ms. Kristie Alvarado, and all of the presidents of each organization for organizing the meetings and bringing everyone together, as well as the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Welfare Department for participating!
Visiting Precinct #3
I would like to welcome local and family-owned Economy Wholesale Grocers to the Mission Valley as they open their second El Paso location! Stop by the new store on Zaragoza and check it out!
Stop by San Elizario’s Art Market every third Sunday of the month and find unique items created by local artists! And don’t forget to watch the reenactment of when Billy the Kid broke his friend out of the first El Paso County Jail located right here in San Elizario!
It was wonderful to welcome our seniors back to all of our County Senior Centers! Commissioner Holguin visited the Montana Vista Senior Center as well as the Clint and San Elizario Senior Centers this past month in order to welcome our County seniors back, who have been patiently waiting for the opportunity to begin gathering again for friendly games of bingo and loteria. Thank you to all of our seniors for doing their part to get vaccinated and keeping our community safe!
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Pledge of Allegiance at Commissioners Court
Help us applaud the students who recite the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday mornings at the start of our weekly Commissioners Court meetings. You make us very proud! Thank you!

(If you have a student that may be interested, please contact our office at 915.546.2144 or email us at: [email protected])

Emilio Alarcon
Eastwood Middle School
7th Grade
Scarlett Corona
Eastwood Middle School
7th Grade
Reese Torres & Ryan Torres
Young Women's Leadership Academy - 8th Grade
Eastwood Heights Elementary School - 6th Grade
Iliana Holguin: In the News
"In Case You Missed It"
(click on photo to see story)
El Paso County Commissioners will begin voting discussions on redistricting county maps


by: Jennifer Cuevas
Oct. 25, 2021
City and county push forward with redistricting, public input sought


by: Elida S. Perez
Oct. 1, 2021
Borderland Treasures: Exploring San Elizario


by Natassia Paloma
Mar. 25, 2021
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Calendar of Events
Past Newsletters
Iliana's Biography
Learn more about Iliana and her background. From her time as a non-profit attorney to her service on numerous boards and committees to her two terms as El Paso County Democratic Chair, learn about Iliana's history of serving her community and how it led her to run for County Commissioner.