El Paso County sheriff's office projects $4.1M deficit; shortfall up $550K in a week

KFOX 14 El Paso TX & Las Cruces NM

Sep 2, 2026

El Paso County says the Sheriff's Office deficit is now projected at $4.1M, up $550K in a week. Salaries, overtime, and jail meals are driving costs as commissioners shift $1.5M fo…