News & Events
Stay updated on our latest advocacy, events, and community milestones.
January 2025
Duranguito Preservation Should Focus on History, Heritage and Residents
An op-ed published in El Paso Matters calling for preservation efforts that center on residents and cultural heritage rather than commercial development.
The piece argues that Duranguito's value lies in its people and their stories, not in its real estate potential.
July 2024
Duranguito Documentary Screening & Fundraiser
A screening of the documentary “Duranguito” was held at Sunset Parlor, featuring live music by Los Liminals.
The event served as both a cultural celebration and fundraiser for ongoing restoration efforts. Suggested donation: $25.
February 2024
Union Depot Considered as New MPCC Site
The city considered the Union Depot as a potential new site for the Multi-Purpose Cultural Center, moving it away from Duranguito.
Project Regeneración expressed cautious optimism, noting that any alternative site would need to genuinely serve the community rather than simply relocate the threat.
November 2023
Restoration Plan Presented to City Council
Project Regeneración presented a comprehensive restoration plan for Duranguito before the El Paso City Council.
The plan included proposals for community gardens, affordable housing units, cultural preservation spaces, and resident services — all designed to restore without displacing.
July 2023
Project Regeneración Officially Launched
Project Regeneración was officially announced at a screening of the documentary “Duranguito” at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Montecillo.
The event marked the transformation of years of grassroots advocacy into a formal 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of historic barrio communities.