El Valle Bajo
by Alejandro Garcia
We talk about the lower valley politics, education and the valley kind of life.
Episodes
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Ep. 79 City of Socorro Councilman gets educated. Where is the proof of Espinoza firing? Socorro residents are talked down too.
City of Socorro Councilman gets educated. Where is the proof of Espinoza firing? Socorro residents are talked down too.
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Universal Masking for SISD, What can 629k pay for? Charter Schools love traffic, so no school buses
School Board takes no action on universal masking. If charter schools had school buses if could cut 500 cars off the roads. Who is leaving SISD? Job opening for Associate Superintendent. Which City Councilwoman texts during city council meetings? KFOX investigates $629,000 separation from Jose...
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EP.74 Valle Bajo Kids Edition, Valley kids telling us what it feels to go to school during a Pandemic
How was the first day of school? Kids from the Valley tell us what is going right, what they are afraid of, what they wish would change and what is their priority! Traffic or no Traffic? Face 2 face or Online learning? Amazing conversation about mental health!
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Ep.73.2 Student stands up 4 Socorro,Mary Gonzales, Abbott loves ur bill,Money 4 $uper not 4 kids!
Student loves his city and school. Hueco elementary gets school supplies from local bank, zero from SISD. Espinoza get 620k students get no school supplies. Gov. Abbott loves Mary Gonzales authored bill HB 547. Zero projects for the city of Socorro from the MPO, where is Ivy Avalos? ESSAR 2 funds...
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Episode 71 : STAAR scores as expected are bad! Charter schools still sucking!!
CharterSTAAR scores came out this week, like every educator knew they weren’t going to be as good as anyone expected. Listen to teachers! What happens now? Virtual or not Virtual? Important elections coming up, the Valley needs more voters to voice their opinion! We have a chance to change the...
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Episode 70: Cindy Najera," but it will be reported" on 2-24-20 sisd school board meeting
Mary Gonzales does. not fulfill FIOA request. Final walk at Socorro HIgh School. Thank you Pablo Barrera!! We do the ESSAR survey together, not much choice! City of Socorro Shenanigans."I do not want 5 neighbors" TEA Investigation, Is there a ticket? No there is no ticket, but there is a...
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Is there a Drug Cover up in SISD?
Thank you to anyone who bought a T-shirt!! Sped director resigns/retires? Or throws is own going away party or crashes End of Year Party for Special Education Staff? Congratulations to all 2021 graduates! Who has the most scholarship monies? What is happening in the city of Socorro council? Rene...
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SISD taxpayers pay for David Morales to visit family in Wylie, Texas.Time, Labor & Effort = 90k
Summer meal services announced. Phone call says no schools in the valley. What's happening in the City of Socorro? Of coarse nothing. Mary Gonzalez wants no accountability for homeschool athletes! Eddie Mena finds himself in the valley and takes a photo op, re-election starts now. El Paso Matters...
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Episode 67 #TEAMSISD is back!! Eddie Mena and David Morales are the new conductors!
IDEA Charter Schools are trash and stealing taxpayer money. Homeschoolers are being allowed to join UIL sports. With no extra funding, clear curriculum and periodically grade check, coaches beware. David Morales misses TEA investigation (no quorum) and Morales and Mena misses interviews with...
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SISD the District of REATLIATION & Mary Gonzales #75, you cant sit with us!!
Unions if your losing members don’t blame our podcast! New School board members are sworn in. Dr. K drops the mic on James Butler Elementary and she brought a list. Where is AFT? School board asks for accountability from their District Engineer. SISD is the District of REATALIATION, not if you’re...
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Socorro AFT members, no one from your union has talked to Pablo Barrera!
Super long but worth it! Socorro AFT members, no one from your union has talked to Pablo Barrera! Your president has not attempted to reach out or has talked to Pablo since he got elected. Lets put those rumors to rest! There is a new union in town West Texas Alliance. Unions are about it…
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Pablo does the impossible. Espinoza resigns & walks away w/ a tax payer funded golden parachute!
Pablo Barrera does the impossible, given no chance to win, outspent, endorsed by only his brothers in law enforcement. Pablo takes down Gary Gandara! Jose Espinoza resigns!! Where are the Teachers golden parachute? Teachers rejoice get rid of your twitter!! (if you like, I love twitter) District…
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Texas Education Agency investigation against SISD. What does Gary Gandera know? Paul Garcia left why?
We have Pablo Barrera, Jaime Martinez, and Ricardo Castellano challengers for SISD school board talking about the investigation that TEA has opened up against SISD. TEA is investigating the fact that SISD graduated students without proper credits. All four incumbents where on the board when this...
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What does Gary Gandera know, that David Morales wants to know? Why did Paul Garcia resign?
What does Gary Gandera know, that David Morales wants to know? Why did Paul Garcia resign? We would love to know? Motion made by Paul Guerra and second by Gary Gandera, at your mark, set, go!! No need for presentations. Paul Garcia reigns, oh well. Who will fill his seat and as fast as possible.
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Dual language programs in Socorro? Requirement:"mostly Spanish speaking students"Gary Gandera Pt. 2
We try to break down the PBS SISD school board forum, but somehow Pablo Barrera's microphone did not work. Suppression much? Did you know we already have dual language programs in the city of Socorro? Yes we do because according to Gary Gandera, we have "mostly Spanish speaking students" because...
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Dual language programs in Socorro? Requirement:"mostly spanish speaking students"Gary Gandera Pt. 1
Life happens? Lets start using this excuse for turning in lesson plans, arriving on time, tutoring and going to faculty meetings. What happen to our 21 bulldogs that did not get the proper credits to graduate? Gary Gandera said 46,000 students got devices and hot spots by September 2020, but the...
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Promises not kept 2011 bond? What happened to Socorro 9th grade center?
In the 2011 bond it was promised the city of Socorro a 9th grade center, whatever happen to it?! Alejandro was told that, "the voters did not want it!" who said that? How did the 2017 bond committee vote down Socorro high school., but the two lone city of Socorro Representatives fought to make…
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SISD school board is bribing for votes! School budgets are done in April? May? June?
SISD school board is bribing teachers and staff for there vote, you want Covid relief checks? Make sure to vote for all the incumbents! This is very unethical. CREEED is no longer hiding their position, pro charter is their way! Privatization of public schools is their goal for El Paso. Teachers...
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SISD is privatizing Staff! Who works at your child's school?
SISD is privatizing Staff! Who works at your child's school? Rene and Alejandro talk about who is working in SISD schools? Substitute Monitors are being replaced by some staffing agency. Do they have background checks? Where are the unions? Tommy Hill has to fight for himself and the rest of the...
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SISD bus drivers have a hero!! Covid relief today not next month!!
Rene, Sal and Alejandro talk about the craziness at SISD school board meeting. They changed the link again, https://youtu.be/jYGcj8zx0Ys. Why we need backup to any agenda item. Ralph Duran does not show up to city council meeting when it comes to weeds and grass. He also lies who he knows.
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Ralph Duran: bullied employees, lied about knowing a Senator, property out of compliance
Agenda item by At-large Ruben Reyes makes weeds and grass ordinances tougher good but, will Ralph Duran District 2 Representative comply? In a January 21, 2021 city council meeting Ralph Duran mentioned that he was the best council person to be sent to Austin because of his relationship with a...
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Quick Interview with Congressman Tony Gonzales TX23
Congressman Gonzales speaks about his visit to El Paso County and border security and immigration. The reasons why he voted no to Covid Relief and the Right to Organize.
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Charter School Survivor to Public School Board Candidate
From teachers pinching of his kids, to asking tough questions, and his kids having three teachers in one school year, Pablo Barrera survived IDEA charter schools as a parent and found his way back to public schools. As a veteran, parent and advocate he now looks to become a servant leader for...
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How to get away with not paying your fines in Socorro? Become a City Councilman
Sal, Jesus and Alejandro break down the very quick city of Socorro City Council meeting. Amazing what happens when personal agendas are not brought to a vote. The city of Socorro vaccinated 68 elderly Socorroians. Of coarse, District 2 Representative Ralph Duran asks, I heard, there were long...
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Mija, yes you can!! Interview with Iris Lopez
Interview with Iris Lopez, Founder of Mija, yes you can organization. Empowering women on the borderland and all over!
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Amanda and Daniel Villegas endorse Pablo Barrera
Amanda and Daniel Villegas tell there story of social injustice, sacrifice and triumph. Spending most of his life in jail for a crime he did not commit, Daniel explains the importance of a education and how Pablo as a school board trustee will do that.
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Ruben Reyes misses meeting with constituents
Scheduled to appear on podcast Mr. Reyes was called away to another meeting with another constituents. Rene, Sal and I are constituents as well. Will he give a pass to District 2 Representative Ralph Duran about his property being out of compliance?
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Pablo Barerra's Townhall
Pablo answers questions from district 5 constiutnets.
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City Ordinances are only changed for Elected officials like Ralph Duran
City Ordinances are only changed for Elected officials like Ralph Duran. While the rest of us are fined by city personal, ticketed by police or taken to court for breaking laws in the City of Socorro. But when you are Ralph Duran you make sure to pass city ordinances that make your property...
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True Story of the Porvenir Massacre
On January 28, 1918 , the crack and bang of gunfire broke the silence in the air. Bullets cut through the night air and ripped through the bodies of 15 men of Mexican Descent, Texans, fathers, sons, brothers, and tios. These bullets killed 15 innocent men and boys; 15 men and boys of a little...
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Pablo Barrera/SISD no bluebonnet schools/city council in Socorro is selfish
Pablo Barrera talks about the 21 students who did not graduate from Socorro High School. SISD is dealing with a Gates Foundation and Wells Fargo ties to boost their self esteem, and City of Socorro Council is selfish and do not bring anything to the community.
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Mission Trail Brewery in Socorro, Texas
Mission Trail Brewery in Socorro, Texas
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Opting out of STAAR yes!! Pablo Barrera tells you how!!
Candiadate District 5 Pablo Barrera advocate, candidate and parent tells you how to opt out of taking the STAAR. Admin will bully but dont let them you can opt out. Gary "gandera" shshshsh wont tell you what you need to know but Pablo will.
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Transparent Corruption its a thing!!
Yvonne Colon Villalobos and Mayor Ivey Avalos did not hide anything during a city council meeting in Socorro. They want the road paved and "we" or they need it, because the u.s. postal service wont deliver their mail. Anonymous gets more done for themselves than actual constituents. City Council...
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Landry Hat Dallas Cowboys writer Angel Torres
We get to talk to Dallas Cowboys insider Angel Torres about the upcoming Superbowl and his picks. We also talk about everything Dallas Cowboys and he knows the names, that I don't. Great talk and a lot of football. Follow Angel Torres at : @ArmyChiefW3 https://thelandryhat.com/author/jtorres3/
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Yvonne Colon Villalobos, Mayor Ivey Avalos about to make money off properties w/ paving Regina Road
Corruption comes back to the city of Socorro. District 4 and the Mayor will try to pass Item 18 to pave a road of a political alley and make their property values sky rocket. 1.5 million dollars in property will get a new road. Elia Garcia does not live in Socorro and Ralph Duran is making deals...
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Interview with Emil Chaparro Socorro initiative
The Socorro Initiative is new to the city of Socorro, with it three pillars Health and Wellness, Arts and Culture and History. Great interview! I also talked about why teacher in SISD should be getting vaccinated if they are using SISD property. Never forget the students who did not get the 29...
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Is SISD suppressing your voice? Jose Espinoza is called a liar and throws a tantrum.
Comments to the SISD school board is suppressed. You need to email your comment and someone else reads it and sometimes they lose it. First amendment right much? Paul Garcia calls out Espinoza's lies and Superintendent Espinoza throws a tantrum. I guess when the going gets tough you act like a…
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Interview with Lina Monroy Director at El Paso Learning Disabilities Association
One of our favorite interviews Ms. Monroy has advocated for students with disabilities for over 35 years in the El Paso & New Mexico area. Pablo a advocate himself talks about his start in advocacy & the mentorship with Ms. Monroy. For all parents & teachers of identified students.
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Our very own Pablo Barrera announces his candidacy for District 5 School Board member for the Socorro Independent School District
Our Co-host Pablo Barrera is running for office. He just announced that after much thought and prayer he has made the decision to make teachers and students a priority. We are 100% behind him and we hope you are too.
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Our take on the City of Socorro Council Meeting (1-7-21) part 2
City Manager's been working without a contract month to month. Ralph Duran has only sued the city once because the city of Socorro fought settling, but they have settled twice before.
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Socorro City Council Part 1
We discuss the City Council Meeting!
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Teachers held back from Covid-19 (Vaccinate then teach)/Councilman Sues his own city
The 3 biggest school districts puts the brakes on going back fact to face. District 2 Representative for the City of Socorro sues the city and district he represents for the 3rd time (5 th attempt) got voted down twice, but he wants his money!!
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Last pod of 2020 thank goodness!! Get to know your hosts!!
What did Pablo asked Alejandro and what did Alejandro ask Pablo?
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City of Socorro first meeting with newly elected officials, yes there were fireworks.!!
City of Socorro first meeting with newly elected officials, yes there were fireworks.!! It starts with a bang!! The new city council gets elected, but questions arise about District 4 candidate Jamie Huereca, he did pay his taxes? But not on time? Some members did not want to certify the votes...
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City of Socorro has New Mayor, New At-Large, Old District 4 & SISD gets hacked!!
This isn’t the old Facebook page “Socorro Cares” where we stop after campaign season! We are here to keep our City of Socorro elected officials accountable. Who is our new mayor, at-large and what will Yvonne Colon bring to city council in her second term? Socorro Independent School District get...
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Socorro Constituent Sal Chagolla speaks truth to power
The city of Socorro has runoff elections! Rene Rodriguez, Sal Chagolla, Pablo Barrera and I go at it about what Socorro future looks like. Questions, Comments or Concerns Twitter: @garciaparasocorro Twitter: @pablo1barrier Email: [email protected]
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Interview with Ruben Reyes candidate for at-large for the City of Socorro
We interviewed Ruben Reyes candidate for at-large for the City of Socorro. We talked about his alliance with Yvone Colon-Villalobos, Ivey Avalos and Lorenza Friade. We talked about his opponents, what drove him to running for office and what he wants to do for the city if he gets elected. Let us...
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City of Socorro Run Off Election, Who's the less of 2 evils? City Council says no to Ralph Duran and Mayor gets censored, kinda!
The runoff for Socorro elections started yesterday, but who to vote for? Your guess is as good as ours. Ralph "Give me my Money" Duran sues the city for someone else's negligence. Elia Garcia says she wants her day in-front of council but she's still guilty of abusing her position as mayor to…
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Interview with Mary Gonzales #75
#TX75 Representative Mary Gonzales talked about house bills for public education, agriculture in our area, and shopping locally. We talked about charter schools becoming transparent with enrollment procedures, supplemental information for special education and ratio for counselors. Great public...
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