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January 1882

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January 1882

August 20, 2026

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In early 1882, El Paso’s city council repeatedly failed to meet because key members were absent or delayed, leaving Mayor Magoffin and others unable to form a quorum. The period also saw civic and commercial growth, including Mr. I. Haas’s construction of a $3,500 house on the mesa and…

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