Epats, LGC, Board of directors
The El Paso Transportation Authority (ETA) provides fixed route (ETA paseo) and ADA Paratransit (ETA access) service in rural El Paso County. ETA is administered by the El Paso Area Transportation Services, Local Government Corporation (EPATS, LGC). EPATS, LGC, was created to encourage and assist local municipalities to cooperate in providing regional public transportation solutions in El Paso County. ETA’s services were created to improve on services previously provided by El Paso County Transit. The EPATS, LGC, Board is made up of a chairperson representing El Paso County and one board member representing each member municipality. The EPATS, LGC, Board meets publicly on a monthly basis. Meeting agendas and minutes may be downloaded below.Â
Board Members
Jackie Butler
(Chair)
David Stout
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Bishop
Deputy County Administrator
Art Rubio
Chief Planner
David Ruiz - Alternate
Planner
Eddie Conde
Building Services Coordinator
Andrea CaRRIllo
Village Administrator
Daniel Vallejo
Councilman
Adam Hernandez - alternate
Town of Clint
Alderman
Arnulfo "Arnie" Castaneda
Town of Anthony
Public Works Superintendent
Manny Balderas - Alternate
Town of Anthony
Council Seat 2
Karl Rimkus
Special Projects Manager Sun Metro
Ex-Officio Member
Harrison Plourde
El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization Assistant Director
Ex-Officio Member
XAVIER BANALES
West Texas El Paso Regional Transportation Coordination Committee
Ex-Officio Membe
Alejandra Valadez
City of Socorro
City Development Director
Lorrine Quimiro - Alternate
City of Socorro
City Planner
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EPATS, LGC, Administrative & Fiscal Agent and Attorney

Annette Gutierrez
Executive Director
Rio Grande Council of Governments

Nicklaus A. Jimenez
Kemp Smith Law
ETA Attorney
Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2026
Meeting Agendas
- January 28, 2026
- January 28, 2026 - Transition Plan
- January 28, 2026 - Board Performance Report
- February 27, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- April 22, 2026 - CANCELATION
- April 29, 2026
- April 29, 2026 - Item 5.h. Supporting Documentation
- April 29, 2026 - Item 6.f. Supporting Documentation
- May 27, 2026
- May 27, 2026 - Full Agenda Packet