Podcast: Why is El Paso County's sheriff facing a budget deficit?

Podcast: Why is El Paso County's sheriff facing a budget deficit?

Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the El Paso Matters Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  This episode was recorded Oct. 2, 2026. Read the transcript Diego Mendoza-Moyers: Today: We ask what’s going on with the El Paso County Sheriff’s office?  El Paso Sheriff Oscar Ugarte, who was elected in 2024, has faced some heat from county commissioners in recent weeks as the office faces a $6 million budget deficit tied largely to higher-th…