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Omar Ornelas

California

Photojournalist at El Paso Times

photojournalist for https://t.co/s1n8LzYAHh in the Coachella Valley.

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  • Star of the Mountain in El Paso shines in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month

    5 days ago | elpasotimes.com | Omar Ornelas

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  • Ruidoso continues to rebuild a year after devastating fires

    1 week ago | elpasotimes.com | Omar Ornelas

    Omar OrnelasBurnt trees are seen in Ruidoso, New Mexico in an area where a fire swept through in June 2024. Omar Ornelas / El Paso TimesHull Road is closed after floods damaged the area in Ruidoso, New Mexico from floods a year prior. Omar Ornelas / El Paso TimesA herd of wild horses is seen under the shade of trees in Ruidoso, New Mexico on June 17, 2025. Omar Ornelas / El Paso TimesPatrick Pearson, 60, was found dead on the side of the road near the Swiss Chalet Motel, located at 1451 N.

  • Trump says FEMA phaseout to begin after hurricane season

    2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Omar Ornelas

    President Donald Trump said his team will move forward with winding down much of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - but not until after a hurricane season that some projections show could be particularly deadly.

  • El Paso High celebrates Class of 2025 with 398 grads, honors top students

    3 weeks ago | elpasotimes.com | Omar Ornelas

    El Paso High School celebrated its Class of 2025 in front of thousands at R.R. Jones Stadium on June 6. A total of 398 students were eligible to walk the stage in front of family and friends. Valedictorian Noah Sebesta graduated with a 4.83 GPA and will attend Cornell University to study chemistry. He plans to pursue a career in medicine after completing his undergraduate degree.

  • El Paso High School students celebrate 2025 graduation at Jones Stadium

    3 weeks ago | elpasotimes.com | Omar Ornelas

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J.O. Ornelas
J.O. Ornelas @TDSPhoto
5 Jun 18

#Apparently @PSUSD forgot to do a count as not enough chairs were set for the 395 graduates from PSHS During their commencement. @MyDesert #Oops https://t.co/MgUaIyZdxc

J.O. Ornelas
J.O. Ornelas @TDSPhoto
10 Nov 17

RT @theintercept: Over 1,000 Dreamers marched to the Capitol, demanding Congress pass a clean #DreamActNow. https://t.co/6eP0kta96m

J.O. Ornelas
J.O. Ornelas @TDSPhoto
8 Nov 17

RT @marxjesse: OK, everyone. We're calling this. Lisa Middleton, a transgender woman, & Christy Holstege, a 31-yr-old attorney, have won se…