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8 hours ago
- Climate
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When is the full moon in June 2025? Here's when to see 'strawberry moon' in Texas
The first full moon of summer is Wednesday, June 11, and it is called a strawberry moon. It is known by other names depending on the part of the United States or the country. The Creek of the southeastern United States is called the Blackberry Moon. Much of Europe will call it the Rose Moon, and in China, it's known as the Lotus Moon. The full moon this month will be at its lowest point since 2006, which means it will appear larger than normal and may even appear to have a golden or orange tint. Here's when the June strawberry moon is, why it's called that and why this month's full moon will be special for the Northern Hemisphere. The next full moon, known as the strawberry moon, will occur on Wednesday, June 11. The full moon will reach its peak at 1:44 a.m. MT/2:44 a.m. CT. The June full moon is called the strawberry moon because it's tied to wild strawberry harvesting, which is a spring food staple to the Native tribes in North America. 'The June full Moon got the name 'strawberry moon' from a number of North American native tribes, since the wild strawberry reaches peak ripeness and is ready for harvesting in June,' The Almanac says. June's full moon will be special since it will be the lowest full moon since 2006 and the last until 2043. It may also appear golden or orange in color because of its low position on the horizon. "In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be the lowest full moon seen until 2043, staying unusually close to the horizon," according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The last time the full moon was this low was 18.6 years ago, according to in what's known as a major lunar standstill. It won't happen again until 2043. This full moon may even appear golden, orange, or even reddish. Because June's full moon will sit so low on the horizon, pollutants in the air could make it appear golden or orange, which often happens as the moon rises. More: Planning a visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park? Here's what you need to know María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@ @ on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok. USAToday contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: When is the full moon in June 2025? When to see 'strawberry moon'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Woman dies, thrown from motorcycle on US 54 near I-10 in Central El Paso crash
A woman died after she was thrown from a motorcycle being driven at a high rate of speed in Central El Paso, authorities said. Nathan Verdugo, 23, of Las Cruces, was driving a 2013 Kawasaki Ninja with a woman in her early 20s as a passenger about 12:40 a.m. Monday, March 3, on US-54 South near Interstate 10, El Paso Police Department officials said. The woman's name has not been released as police work on notifying her next of kin. Verdugo was allegedly driving the motorcycle at a high rate of speed as he entered the ramp from US-54 South to I-10 West, officials said. He crashed into a barrier on the left side of the roadway, the woman was thrown from the motorcycle. The woman died at the crash. Verdugo suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. No information was released on his current condition. More: Rollover crash in strong winds closes US 54 South in Northeast El Paso No further information was released as the El Paso Police Department's Special Traffic Investigations unitcontinues to investigate the crash. This is the 9th traffic-related death of 2025 compared to 11 at this same time last year. Aaron Martinez covers the criminal justice system for the El Paso Times. He may be reached at amartinez1@ or on X/Twitter @AMartinezEPT. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Woman dies, thrown from motorcycle in Central El Paso crash
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Sport
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2025 Sunland Derby: Follow along for live coverage
Today is big day of thoroughbred racing at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, highlighted by the 20th edition of the Sunland Derby, which has 20 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. The first race will begin at 12:25 p.m. and the Sunland Derby will run at 4:17 p.m. Follow along here for live updates. Take a look at what reporter Felix Chavez has to say about the Sunland Derby: Who will win 2025 Sunland Derby? We got predictions and odds Five stakes races are on tap. including Harry Henson Handicap in the fifth race and the Sunland Oaks in race No. 7. There are eight horses in the 1 1/16th miles race after McKinzie Street scratched from the field. Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@ @Fchavezeptimes on X This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: 2025 Sunland Derby: Follow along for live coverage
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Judge blocks federal funds freeze. El Paso could lose millions, leaders warn
El Paso leaders are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump's plan to freeze federal funding. Trump announced the sweeping plan Monday night, but a court quickly put a hold on the order Tuesday, Jan. 28. While the court's hold gives communities little breathing room, there is still resounding anxiety about how deeply the move will affect local coffers. During a news conference Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar worried that the impact in El Paso could be "pretty profound" with "tens of millions of dollars per month" at risk. "Federal dollars are critical to every community, especially El Paso," Escobar, D-El Paso, said. "This is not how the federal government should work." "This is really the blueprint for what we can anticipate going forward under the Trump administration." Details remain scarce on exactly how the order might impact El Paso, but federal dollars are used for a myriad of purposes, including school meals, transportation projects, higher education funding, veterans' programs, law enforcement, childcare, federally qualified health clinics and nutrition initiatives. City, county assessing impact Alongside Escobar for Tuesday's briefing were El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Mayor Renard Johnson, who said their offices are assessing just how deep the impact of Trump's freeze might be. For Samaniego, the thought of the county operating without federal grant dollars is "very horrific." "It will affect everybody in this community," he said. "If we don't have those grants, the only way we are able to do things in this community is through tax dollars." Samaniego noted that the county received federal funding for animal control services and $101 per bed at the county jail. "There's so many touchpoints," he said. "The impact is on the community." At the city level, Johnson noted that initial assessments found around 60 grants that could be impacted if Trump's order is allowed to proceed, including grants for airport operations and public transportation. "Regardless of political affiliation, an executive order like this hurts all of us," he said. "This is a very, very bad executive order that will hurt all of us." Johnson vowed to work with Samaniego and Escobar to ensure "the least impact on El Pasoans that we can." Adam Powell covers government and politics for the El Paso Times and can be reached via email at apowell@
