Y AT FAULT? ET COMPLICATED
Fall doesn’t come rushing to El Paso — it sneaks in. One day, you catch a breeze that doesn’t feel like a blow dryer, and the next, you realize it’s been days since you last ran the AC full blast. EMBRACING FALL IN EL PASO Skip the Chaos This Season
I’m handling a case right now in which someone was rear-ended, spun, and then hit by a second vehicle. That kind of domino crash raises a lot of questions. Was the second driver paying attention? Could they have avoided the second impact? Who caused the most harm? A jury could decide the first driver
was 70% at fault, the second 30%, and my client not at fault at all. Each party would be responsible for paying their share of the damages. These situations get complicated fast. It’s not something you can figure out on your own, and insurance companies are counting on that. They’ll do everything they can to shift blame and reduce what they owe. If you’ve been in a crash involving more than one vehicle, don’t assume it’s clear-cut. You deserve a fair look at what happened.
September is when I start to think about how to enjoy the season. And for me, it’s never about joining a crowd.
Before the fall calendar starts filling up, our neighbors over in Hatch start celebrating the Hatch green chile season. Around Labor Day, the Hatch Green Chile Festival draws people from all over, but I like to visit later and do things on my
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own terms. I drive up to Hatch and grab a green chile cheeseburger without the rush or the crowds. I’ll also buy a box of fresh-roasted chiles to throw in the freezer and use whenever I want. It makes for a great day trip this time of year. Another thing worth checking out is the El Paso Film Festival. It takes place at the end of September. A lot of people know about the Plaza Classic Film Festival that happens in the summer, but this one is different. It focuses on new and emerging filmmakers, and you can catch some great independent shows. Fall’s also a great time to explore parts of the city you might usually overlook. El Paso has a mural scene that’s easy to take for granted if you live here. Drive down Dyer Street or around Segundo Barrio, and you’ll see what I mean. There’s some talent on those walls, and you don’t need a ticket or a schedule to take it in. Of course, fall is also perfect for enjoying the outdoors. There’s cooler weather, clearer skies, and just enough breeze to make a hike feel like a treat instead of a chore. No matter what you do, you don’t have to chase the season to enjoy it. Around here,
Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak
INGREDIENTS Marinade • 2/3 cup red wine •
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1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sesame oil 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp minced garlic
Meat •
1 1/2 lbs flank steak
1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. Place the flank steak in a large, rimmed dish. Pour the marinade over the meat. 3. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Flip and let marinate for another 15 minutes. 4. Preheat grill to 400 F. 5. Add the meat to the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes on each side. Leave the grill lid open to avoid overcooking. 6. For a medium-rare steak, remove from grill at 130 F internally, and for medium, remove at 140 F. 7. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes. Then, slice against the grain into thin pieces and enjoy! DIRECTIONS
fall isn’t about sweaters and pumpkin spice. It’s about slowing down, appreciating what’s around you, and skipping the chaos.
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