Reyes Mata III

New Mexico, Texas

Freelance journalist for The Washington Post, The NY Times, Daily Beast, Southern NM & Puente News collaboratives, Albuquerque Journal, El Paso Inc. and others.

Articles

On-the-job training for students with disabilities

5 days ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

Standing in a spacious room of a newly renovated apartment building at the MonteVista at Coronado, the senior living community’s executive director, Britt Aulie, reflected on the latest milestone in providing a better quality of life for this region’s older adult population. “It’s been challenging, and it’s been a long process,” said Aulie, with a hint of a smile and a sigh of relief.
Trump’s student visa pause hits Lydia Patterson Institute

5 days ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

In the wake of stringent new policies issued by the U.S. State Department to limit international students studying in the United States, one of El Paso’s oldest private schools is preparing for a hit to its enrollment and finances. “At this point, about 99% of our kids, a majority of our students, come from Juárez,” said Domingo Betancourt, director of development and communications at the Lydia Patterson Institute.
Lydia Patterson Institute braces for enrollment drop after Trump’s student visa pause

1 week ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

In the wake of stringent new policies issued by the U.S. State Department to limit international students studying in the United States, one of El Paso’s oldest private schools is preparing for a hit to its enrollment and finances. “At this point, about 99% of our kids, a majority of our students, come from Juárez,” said Domingo Betancourt, director of development and communications at the Lydia Patterson Institute.
What landmark NCAA settlement means for UTEP

1 week ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III |Steve Escajeda

A federal judge has approved the House vs. NCAA settlement – a groundbreaking agreement that allows universities to directly pay their student-athletes. The ruling has leaders at UTEP athletics gearing up to implement a swath of new court-mandated policies. “They’re supposed to be issuing some type of FAQs for all of us. We expect it any day, so that will begin to give us some clarity,” said UTEP Athletics Director Jim Senter.
What landmark NCAA settlement means for UTEP

1 week ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

A federal judge has approved the House vs. NCAA settlement – a groundbreaking agreement that allows universities to directly pay their student-athletes. The ruling has leaders at UTEP athletics gearing up to implement a swath of new court-mandated policies. “They’re supposed to be issuing some type of FAQs for all of us. We expect it any day, so that will begin to give us some clarity,” said UTEP Athletics Director Jim Senter.
El Paso’s wins during the Texas legislative session

2 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

Texas lawmakers wrapped up the 89th legislative session, capping months of political jockeying and negotiations that netted a few big-money wins for El Paso, as well as some disappointments. “There are long days and longer nights, and difficult conversations, and heartbreaking defeats and some powerful victories,” said Texas state Rep. Mary Gonzalez.
Job Corps ‘pause’ puts El Paso staff, students in limbo

2 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

When the U.S. Labor Department announced in late May a “phased pause” in the operation of Job Corps centers around the country, the local workforce commission was faced with a surge of hundreds of employees and at-risk students needing immediate assistance. “We were not anticipating this,” said Kandolite Carson, spokesperson for Workforce Solutions Borderplex, the El Paso branch of the Texas agency charged with providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers.
Longtime Hispanic chamber CEO dies at 69

2 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

Cindy Ramos-Davidson, the longtime advocate for small, minority businesses who helped lift the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce from obscurity into one of the most recognized chambers in the state, died on June 1 after a battle with cancer. “After a courageous battle with pancreatic, colon cancer, and a stroke, Cindy passed peacefully early this morning, surrounded by the love she so freely gave to others,” her family stated in a Facebook post on June 1.
El Paso’s wins and losses

2 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

Texas lawmakers wrapped up the 89th legislative session, capping months of political jockeying and negotiations that netted a few big-money wins for El Paso, as well as some disappointments. “There are long days and longer nights, and difficult conversations, and heartbreaking defeats and some powerful victories,” said Texas state Rep. Mary Gonzalez.
Cute, funny & adorable: Capture that Pooch

2 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Reyes Mata III

With the rise of handy camera phones and quick posts to social media, the visibility of pets in the American family has surged, leading to the data-proven conclusion many have long suspected: Most pet owners consider their animals to be their children. With plenty of people toting their animals for pet-friendly entertainment, one El Paso business – Capture that Pooch pet photography – is establishing itself as a popular player in the local family pet experience.