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here are those who might think that fashion is lame. That caring too much about
clothing, style and any of those things might be considered frivolous, but if one
thinks about the power that fashion holds, or the power that the lack of fashion
holds, we can begin to reconsider its importance. Fashion is one of the primary
markers of history, a representation of the tides of social change and a display of distinction and unity amongst different cultures. Believe it or not, or like it or not, a sense of fashion is important. Our chosen appearance makes strong statements about who we are. Statements that can vary from dressing like you’re ready for that next level in your career, to unambitiously dressing for no goal in particular. Either of these positions, and all the rest in between, come with consequences—some positive, some negative, some desired and some unwanted. Either way, the platitude still remains, perception is reality. It’s not about the size you do or don’t wear—we’ve moved past that as a society. It’s not about knowing the latest makeup trends, as those will always change. It’s about the pride we take in our appearance and what expectations we establish for ourselves in terms of our presentation. For our annual fashion issue, we have gathered remarkable stories of those making strides within the fashion and beauty world. Romina Cenisio shares the story about her desire to make a name for herself in fashion, and how her dedication landed her on Vogue.com, all the while incorporating the influences of El Paso. Christine Puentes also tells us about her childhood and shows us the influences that traditional Mexican design has on “Poetitlan,” her contemporary fashion creations. The City Magazine has the pleasure of housing some of the most forward-thinking creatives in the city. One of our own, Account Executive Kristin Brown, along with her best friend Danielle Lopez, have created Thicc Thoughts, a network by and for “bigger girls,” an epithet that they have reclaimed to boost confidence and acceptance for women who might feel like they, for a long time, have been sidelined and relegated to a supporting role. I applaud her innovative mindset as she works toward cultivating a more accepting society. October is breast cancer awareness month. University Medical Center has, for a long time in the region, been one of the many care facilities for treating the disease. This year, UMC kicked off “Power of Pink,” an event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting early detection. The center has also, in conjunction with El Paso’s own, and one of my dear friends, Estela Casas, opened the Estela Casas Infusion Center for Hope and Healing. Read more on those surviving the disease and the power that community has in maintaining the strength of those affected. Welcome to our October issue and may you put your best foot forward, in a fabulous heel.
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or many young creatives, designing their
own clothing and accessories is a fun hobby.
thereafter, which became the most shared and trending story on Vogue that week.
But, for one El Paso designer, it means “It was an amazing feeling,” she says
worlds more.
excitedly. “I thought of this concept to “Fashion design, for me, actually happened
redefine what a ‘resort’ means to us. We
as more of a necessity than a hobby,” says
think of luxury and tropical vacations ... but
Romina Cenisio. “(But) I...realized it was an
I wanted to create a world where a resort is
art form and not just something you have to
conscious, has depth, and takes responsibility
do for necessity.”
for its existence.”
The daughter of Italian immigrants, Romina
The designer worked with a team of
says designing her own fashions became a
photographers, including Sergio Acosta and
part of her life when she was just a young
native El Pasoan Manny Soto, to capture the
child. She would eagerly watch as her
vivid shots.
mother, a seasoned seamstress who learned the trade in her native country, would save
“It was great to shoot in my hometown with
money by making her family’s clothes with
all local talent. I had a great opportunity to
her own two hands.
represent my city in a beautiful way,” Manny says. “I’m very blessed and humbled to have
“From a young age, I would be her little helper,”
the
Montwood
High
my work recognized by Vogue.”
School
alumna recalls. “I was always ... cutting my
The feature piece showcases Romina’s
clothes (and) wearing vintage before it was
bright, nature-themed ensembles juxtaposed
cool and accepted.”
with the smooth dunes of Red Sands and bright blue skies of east El Paso County.
Romina Cenisio
Following a childhood full of needles and threads, Romina decided to pursue a career
“I wanted the young locals to be proud of
in fashion design by attending the Fashion
where they’re from and that was one reason
Institute of Technology in New York City and
I shot my campaign there,” she says. “I
has lived in the Big Apple ever since.
wanted to bring the beauty of our home to the rest of the world, and somehow, I did it.”
“I went to college to study fashion, but since I already knew fashion design, I took classes
Infinite Resort is not only inspired by nature,
for all other types of fashion, from styling
but also plays its part in helping preserve
to textile design,” she explains. “Coming
the planet. “Anything I release will be
to NYC allowed me to truly flourish and
sustainable, made in the best way I can, and
be myself without feeling the anxiety that
will be connected to nature in some way,
comes with being judged by people that
shape or form,” Romina explains.
aren’t as expressive.” Romina says she felt so compelled by her Years later, Romina now finds herself at the
love for Mother Nature that she enrolled in
helm of her own sustainable fashion line and
pre-veterinary medicine courses, and had
creative travel platform, Infinite Resort. The
many enlightening experiences with wildlife
business launched on Earth Day and had an
in the process.
“It was great to shoot in my hometown with all local talent. I had a great opportunity to represent my city in a beautiful way. I’m very blessed and humbled to have my work recognized by Vogue.” – Manny Soto
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October, 2019 “I always wanted to find a way to combine these two things in my life,” she says. “They are so opposite of one another—fashion is known for being a huge contributor to climate change and it’s always been difficult for me to work in an industry that dismissed the needs of our planet.” Going forward, Romina hopes Infinite Resort will one day transcend the fashion sphere. “The future of Infinite Resort lies in immersive events, panels, conscious travel reporting and a virtual reality travel experience,” she says. “Eventually, this will be a communityled platform where people can engage and travel consciously and ethically.” In the meantime, Romina is inviting other designers, and the rest of the community, to join the movement. “Building something this big requires big risk, lots of time, dedication and lots of support,” she says. “I welcome everyone on this journey with me!”
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Power of Pink’s wall of survivors
October, 2019 The Stand with Estela fund committed $100,000 over the next five years to the University Medical Center Foundation and named the infusion center on the first floor of UMC after KVIA anchor and breast cancer survivor, Estela Casas. “Pink is synonymous with breast cancer so I invite everyone to wear pink proudly but it’s also a challenge to use that power with purpose to educate about staying on top of your health,” said Estela, who will also be this year’s speaker for Power of Pink. “My goal is to not only raise awareness of this disease that affects so many women in our community but to also raise money to help families on this journey that’s tough emotionally,
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Through our work with UMC we hope to more than double the $100,000 to impact very October, pink ribbons
“Cancer is such a difficult diagnosis, breast
in support of breast cancer
cancer of course is one of the most difficult
awareness increase in visibility.
you can get,” said Ana. “We promote the
It’s that one month out of the
awareness and education, not only of the
year where events, fundraisers
patient but of the family. It’s very important
and promotional material focus on the deadly
that they understand the treatment and what
disease. According to the Centers for Disease
they will be going through.”
Control and Prevention, not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the
One of the services University Medical Center
United States is the most common cancer in
features is the recently dedicated Estela
women regardless of race or ethnicity.
Casas Infusion Center for Hope and Healing.
more lives. We cleared a two-year mark after my diagnosis in August and every day is a gift and opportunity to make a difference.” UMC also features a boutique that offers wigs and scarves, support groups and screening technology. “We have 3D mammogram systems in our clinics as well as in the main campus that can detect cysts and tumors 40 percent sooner,” said Ryan Mielke, Director of Public Affairs at
For years, the “Power of Pink” has celebrated survivors and promoted early detection. This year, for the first time, University Medical Center was home for the kick-off. “The biggest goal is awareness,” said Ana Garcia, Director of Medical Oncology at University Medical Center. “Breast cancer is one of those cancers that can be found early and be treated to keep it from spreading.” The event features speakers and traveling display boards of survivors that make their way around different hospitals to promote awareness.
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October, 2019 University Medical Center. “We see daily the
you’re up against … all you know is you’re
she was told she was in remission and
effects of people putting off getting checked.
fighting for life and then the doctor tells you
started her new lease on life. Just one year
I have six sisters and I want to make sure
you’re fighting for time—there is no life.”
later though, cancer came back and this time so strong that it robbed her of her voice and
that I do everything I can to help people understand how important this is.”
The single mom had found a pea-sized bump
ability to swallow.
on the side of her breast one night while getting Ana agrees, and adds one critical suggestion:
ready for bed and that week went to see a
“When I saw the x-rays, there were tumors
“It’s important to remind people of all ages,
doctor for her first mammogram and biopsy.
everywhere,” she recalled. “The doctor told
not just people in their 40’s.”
Three weeks later, the bump was the size of
me to go home because I wasn’t going to
a lemon. After 14 rounds of chemotherapy
make it through chemo.”
Jessica Bustamante can attest to that piece
and surgery, an infection landed Jessica back
of advice. The former beautician and salon
in the hospital. Emergency surgery was soon
Her diagnosis of bone cancer was so grim,
owner was given less than one year to live
followed by her second cancer diagnosis, this
she was placed on hospice.
almost five years ago. At 39, with no history
time in the lungs. There was no question her
of breast cancer, Jessica was diagnosed with
cancer was aggressive.
Jessica endured six rounds of chemo and again resorted to non-traditional treatment
stage 4 breast cancer. While she found it hard to believe, she refused to give in and
“They told me the average growth rate of
methods to enhance her therapy. She
quickly embarked on the fight of her life.
cancer is 12-25 percent and mine had a
attributes her survival to her strong faith and
growing rate of 87 percent,” said Jessica.
the decision to change her life.
“Getting a cancer diagnosis is one thing,” she
“They gave me an average life span of a
recalled, “but when you’re told your time is
year with chemo.”
“I’ve been fighting this for over five years now when I was only given a year,” said
limited; that changes everything. Here you are thinking you’re fighting a battle, you’re going
Jessica pursued additional ammunition for
Jessica. “Today I’m not going through chemo
through your fears, you don’t know what
her fight and changed her lifestyle. In 2015
or radiation. Everybody’s life is different, we
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each need to take ownership and consider personal choices. I deal with so many people that are diagnosed with a terminal illness and see they give up before they even get started.” Jessica never gave up. She went from a stage 4 cancer patient to one that visits her oncologist every four months. She says her cancer markers are better and feels great. Her time is now spent on developing an 11-week online course for cancer patients, visiting with families affected by the disease and volunteering with doctors. She uses social media to provide encouragement and daily tips and looks forward to the launch of her book! “When you believe the impossible is possible, there is nothing you cannot do, including healing your body.” Against all odds, when once she was told she would not see her son graduate from high school, this year Jessica will fly to see him graduate from college. While Jessica’s story is exceptional, not everyone has a similar outcome. For that reason, it’s crucial to remain vigilant, take care of yourself, get health checks regularly and pay attention to any changes Jessica Bustamante
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Fashion Inspired by the Land of the Poets | By: HOPE ALEGRE Photos by: Jude Bencomo and Dominique Olivas he love of fashion often derives from
reconstruction of her Barbie’s dresses. “I
stylist and art authenticator in San Francisco.
fascination and appreciation. This remains
was always interested in pattern making, and
However, feeling at a crossroads in life,
true for fashion designer Christine Puentes,
how you made a flat piece of fabric fit around
Christine decided to move back to El Paso to
the body,” Christine says.
start her own brand. “I’ve always had this idea
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creative director and CEO of Poetitlan.
and interest of doing something with Mexico,
Ever since she was a little girl, Christine
admired the delicate clothing in department
Having moved from California to El Paso
and I believe that high end or luxury doesn’t
stores she saw during trips taken with her
with her family at the age of five years old,
only come from one country … what makes
mother. While others her age were playing
Christine returned to the golden state at the
something high end is the human hand, and
between the racks, Christine handled the
age of 17. She attended the Academy of Art
the talent and imagination,” she says.
clothes with care, examining the seam to
University and received a Bachelor of Fine
see how they were made. Her first attempt
Arts in women’s fashion design. Christine
Inspired by Mexico and all of its beautiful
at making clothes started with a needle and
continued living her dream and gained
artistry and traditionally handmade items,
thread, and included the deconstruction and
experience working as a designer, milliner,
Christine had the idea to push it into modernity
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and do something new with it. In November
founding of Poetitlan is Christine’s way of
of 2018, she started looking at artisans in
incorporating her culture and protecting
Mexico working in fair trade conditions,
something so precious while translating it
along with looking at places for production
into her medium. “I felt that it was a very
and eco-conscious fabrics. In January of
underappreciated resource, especially in the
this year, Christine launched Poetitlan. The
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Fa s h i o n I n s p i r e d by t h e L a n d o f t h e P o e t s
designers right now who try to emulate
forth something positive about what it is to
much to discover.” Poetitlan is more than
European designers, but I feel like they’re
be Mexican along with building a brand that
a luxury clothing brand, but something that
leaving behind something so beautiful. That
is inclusive of all types of beauty. Poetitlan,
encompasses and intertwines her love for
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Gabriela Garcia Gabriela Garcia currently works as the director of learning and development for a number of Walmart’s online platforms. It’s not Gaby’s first big job. Before landing at the retail giant’s dotcom division, she worked for Walmart and Sam’s Club’s
Paso
brick and mortar businesses in various positions: senior
Everywhere,” which will be held October 25-27,
consultant director for global effectiveness, senior manager
aims to encourage our region’s growth with the
of membership, senior management of talent development,
help of influential expats. Inspired by a similar
senior manager of merchant and membership departments
program in Detroit, Michigan called “Detroit
among others. Prior to starting with Walmart and its
Homecoming,” the idea is to bring accomplished El Paso
subsidiaries, Gaby had owned Mango Cafe in El Paso and
natives that are now based in other cities and countries back
worked for Comp USA, Phillip Morris—including a stint in
home for a few days to give them a curated tour in hopes
Mexico City, Univision and the Amigo Airsho. In addition to
of sparking their interest to invest in the city, whether it be
her impressive day jobs, Gaby is also an inventor. She holds
financially or with their time and connections. Jessica Herrera,
the patent to a technology that reminds drivers that babies
Progress 321’s Vice President, explained the inspiration for El
and small children are still in the car, to make sure they don’t
Paso Everywhere and the impact she hopes it will have, “So,
leave them in deadly heat.
the people at Detroit Homecoming invited us out for their last conference and we were so impressed … they’re responsible
Gaby, of course, is originally from El Paso. She was born
for over $200 million of investments into the city and their
here and grew up in the Cielo Vista area, where she attended
efforts have played a big role in Detroit, [Michigan’s] revival
Burges High School. Her mother owned a number of local
these past few years … We think there’s a huge opportunity
businesses and later worked for the county. Her father was
for our expats to play a similar role in El Paso’s development.
the director of the Music Department at the University of
It doesn’t have to be just direct investment, they can mentor
Juárez. As a kid, Gaby was frequently in Juárez and even
UTEP students, connect them to internships and just generally
attended elementary school across the border for a few
advocate for our city.”
years. Gaby still sees El Paso as home and hopes to move back sometime in the future.
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Karla Martinez Named Editor-in-chief of Vogue Mexico & Latin America in 2016, Karla Martinez de Salas is a leading influencer in today’s fashion world. However, long before frequenting the region’s most trendy parties, she was just a normal girl living in the heart of Borderlandia. Raised in El Paso and a graduate of Loretto Academy, Martinez became
Veronica Martinez Veronica Martinez, the younger sister of fashion industry
interested in style at a young age thanks to her mom’s
bigwig Karla Martinez, is the Americas Event Marketing
subscription to “Hola!,” a Spanish-language style and
Senior Manager at Bumble, a popular dating application.
gossip magazine. After graduating from the University of
In her current role, she oversees all high-visibility events
Arizona, she cold called W Magazine and, against all odds,
and experiential activations for the company. Veronica’s
was able to procure an internship with the publication.
experience in marketing stretches back 10 years and spreads
From there, she went on to work at the New York Times
across various industries. After graduating from Fordham
Magazine, Vogue, Interview Magazine, and Elle before
University with a degree in business administration, she
arriving at Vogue Mexico. Throughout her career, she’s
joined the luxury fashion company Carolina Herrera where
earned a reputation for her great work ethic and friendly
she spent six years in the Marketing & Communications
disposition, a rarity in the notoriously frigid industry.
Department before moving to the global luxury business
Eventually, Martinez’s impressive track record caught
Gucci. At the renowned Italian brand, she was on a team
the eye of Condé Nast, Vogue Mexico’s parent company,
that ran events spanning brand activations, retail events and
which wanted to further cement its influence south of the
philanthropic initiatives across North America.
border. Amid leading the media conglomerate’s ambitious push in Latin America and raising twin girls, Martinez
Veronica is a bi-lingual English/Spanish speaker, a four-time
still finds time for El Paso. She consistently offers her
marathon finisher, a passionate and engaged philanthropist
mentorship to young El Pasoans and, just last summer,
and aunt to five nieces and nephews. Much like her sister,
came back to lead a workshop for local women.
Veronica loves traveling and discovering different cultures.
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Jimmy Baldwin Jimmy, a singer-songwriter, performs in dusty bars, festivals, and historic theaters from Austin to Seattle, San Francisco to Nashville and beyond. Born and raised here in El Paso, his sound is rooted in eclectic storytelling. Fans describe
Linda MedinaLopez
his music as making, “cinematic pictures in your mind.”
Born and raised in sunny El Paso, Linda Medina-Lopez
spontaneous freestyle of the mariachi street musicians of
graduated from UTEP in 2001 before doing a master’s in
Juárez. As an Americana Music top-40 artist and three-time,
Education at the Concordia University of Austin. Shortly
first-round Grammy nominee, his guitar is the needle that
after finishing her graduate degree, she founded the Young
weaves the yarn through the fabric of lost memories and
Hispanic Professional Association of Austin (YHPAA), an
forgotten dreams.
He finds inspiration in his Rocketbuster boots, peace, love and chicken fried steak. His songs reflect the familiar spirit of Americana music as it blends the different sounds he grew up on—classic country, rock, border Norteña and the
organization that supports Latino academic and professional pursuits through scholarships and other resources. Only
Even if you are not familiar with Baldwin’s music, you have
a year after founding YHPAA, she co-founded the El Paso
most likely seen his creative work. His Motel 6 commercials
Social Network in Austin. As part of that endeavor, she also
with Tom Bodett and his sunbaked beach spots for Corona
set up a scholarship for El Paso students to pursue higher
beer have received numerous awards including a few
education in Austin. In 2015, Linda launched “She’s on a
prestigious Clio Awards. Jimmy Fallon even parodied his
Mission,” a platform meant to inspire women through
Corona “Beeper” spot on Saturday Night Live. Jimmy
stories. Linda currently serves as the Assistant Vice-
Baldwin also won an international directorial award from
President of Recruitment and Business Development for
Wim Wenders and Dennis Hopper for his directorial debut.
MassMutual Southwest. In addition to her community work and job at MassMutual, Linda also runs a wedding day consulting business, Blossom Belle Weddings LLC.
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Alex Franco Jessica Meraz
Alex Franco is a radio phenom in the state’s capital. He’s one of three personalities on Mix94.7’s morning talk and top-40 show, which consistently scores top ratings in the area. Alex’s history with the station stretches all the way
Jessica Meraz is an accomplished L.A.-based actress. She
back to 2000, when he moved to Austin from El Paso to
kicked her career off almost a decade ago with a part in the
figure out his life. He landed an internship with the station
ABC sitcom “Greek,” and has been rolling ever since. She’s
and ended up never leaving. He’s done a bit of everything
had major roles in shows like “Chasing Life,” “Super Girl”
for the media outlet, but is definitely best known for his
and “Major Crimes.” Last summer, she starred in a Robert
various on-air stints.
Holguin short, based and shot in El Paso, called “Good Evening El Paso.” In 2019, she tried her hand at screenplay
Although the Hanks High School grad has been out of El
writing for the first time, authoring the script for a feature
Paso two decades, he still considers the Sun City home.
length rom-com.
He comes back once a month with his wife and two kids and is always happy to meet other El Pasoans in Austin,
However, long before Jessica was a Tinseltown star, she
which he swears happens at least once a week. If the right
was just a regular girl living on El Chuco’s westside. Even
opportunity arose, the DJ says he’d have no reservations
as a young starlet, Jessica loved the spotlight, starring in
about moving back home.
school plays and doing Kiss and Company shows at the Sunland Park Mall. She remembers her childhood having a distinct bi-national character, often visiting Juárez to visit family and have fun. She still visits often and, in recent years, has been extremely impressed with the city’s growth and development.
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Anais Carmona Tess Passero
A graduate of Americas High School, Anais Carmona has quickly established herself as one of Capitol Hill’s brightest lobbyists since finishing her undergraduate degree at the
Tess Passero is a marketing guru. She started her career
George Washington University in 2014. After a two-year
in the field working for Pony International, a footwear and
stint with D&P Creative Strategies, Anais started working in
clothing company, where she was tasked with relaunching
T-Mobile’s federal government affairs & strategic alliances
the brand in the European market. In 2012, she left Pony
division. Today, she serves as director of Federal Legislative
for a job at Macbeth Footwear, the shoe brand of famed
Affairs. Of the many goals Anais pursues in her role at
Blink-182 rocker Tom DeLonge. After three years, she
T-Mobile, perhaps the most ambitious and important is that
switched over to DeLonge’s “To The Stars Inc.” media
5G service be available to all Americans, from the big cities
company, where she worked until just last spring. Still based
to the most rural regions. The El Paso native also holds the
in Southern California, Tess is now working for herself as a
distinction of being the youngest board member for the
brand, marketing and e-commerce consultant. Although the
Hispanic Lobbyist Association, of which she was recently
exact details are still under wraps, she’s leading a couple
named Vice President.
projects, including the launch of an unnamed actress’ beauty line for the fall. Tess, who graduated from Franklin High School, still feels deeply connected to El Paso. In addition to visiting when she can, she’s recently started collaborating with the Community Foundation to give back to the region that raised her. 44
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Bijoulea Finney Bijoulea Finney runs the Velvet Cartel. Don’t freak out, it’s a content creation firm based in Austin. Bijoulea was inspired to start the company about seven years ago, shortly after she and her business partner, Kassi Foster, had gotten into video and photo production to promote their clothing boutique. The boutique is gone, Kassi is back home, but Bijoulea and her team are deeper than ever in the content biz. In fact, just last year, they released a feature length documentary on Netflix, “The Gentleman Driver.” Although she keeps quite busy in Austin, Bijoulea still finds time to visit El Paso where her brother and mother continue to live. She also stresses that our city’s unique culture groomed her for success in the capital, saying, “I think the way business is done in El Paso is really special. Loyalty is important above all else … it’s not like that everywhere. I think sticking to that principle has really allowed me to do well here.”
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Charity Register october Opportunities to Give & Support Race for Education | October 26, 2019 8:00 a.m. at Braden Aboud Memorial Park Organized by the FirstLight Community Foundation, this pair of events—a 5k run and a 1-mile walk—benefits the region’s public schools. Registration costs $25 a person and ends on October 24, so don’t wait to sign up!
Feline Fridays! Every Friday in October, Humane Society of El Paso Each Friday the Humane Society lowers adoption costs for cats. Adoption costs are only $50 for kittens under 16 weeks, and there is a surcharge of $12.50 for ones older than 16 weeks. Adoption fees cover spay/neuter procedures, vaccinations, microchips and Leukemia testing. Come find the purr-fect cat for your home!
First Annual Golf Tournament | October 7, 2019 8:30 a.m. Registration and 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start at the Butterfield Trail Golf Course Six 75” Digital/Dynamic Display throughout the shopping center with USB charging stations.
If you’re going to play golf, you might as well do it for a good cause. That’s the idea behind this brand new fundraiser benefiting the Second Chance Wildlife Rescue. If you’re not interested in playing, there are plenty of sponsorship packages for businesses!
The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso receives 8,000,000 visitors throughout the year.
Run, Walk and Roll Event | October 6, 2019 6:00 a.m. at Ascarate Park Already in its 27th year, this run benefits the El Paso Spinal Cord Support Group and the Greater El Paso Physical Therapy District (GEPD) of the Texas Physical Therapy Association. It costs $25 to participate but the price increases to $30 after September 27.
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Luz Marquez She warned that her microdermabrasion peels were about results,
The treatment did sting, but Luz’s skilled hands more than made up
not some fleeting moment of relaxation. The burning sensation
for the discomfort. She explained that the chemical peel, along with
would be well worth the improvements I’d see in my acne scars,
the movements of her fingers, were strategically chosen to address
wrinkles and overall complexion.
the stress acne plaguing my jaw line. As skin problems are often a
Luz Marquez, owner of Milan and Mix Salons, decided to become a medical esthetician 15 years ago after suffering a severe bout of adult acne. She studied at the Dermal Institute of Los Angeles under
symptom of deeper lying issues, Luz and I talked about my personal life. Incredibly, she already knew what was weighing on me and offered a host of sound solutions and encouraging words.
a team of German and Chinese skin experts, and has been
Long story short, Luz completely proved my initial reservations
practicing ever since. Despite her qualifications, I
wrong. Not only does my skin look better than it has since the
was reluctant to believe that this glorified facial could really be so effective.
7th grade, but I have a newfound confidence and drive I never thought possible.
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Melissa Molinar As a young bi-lingual girl, Melissa Molinar was blessed to fulfill
Melissa is most renowned for her mastery of color. Her artistic side
her all-time dream of becoming a cosmetologist by the age of 18.
lets her imagination run wild, customizing color and cut techniques
Through hard work and perseverance, she was able to begin her
according to each individual’s lifestyle and facial characteristics—as
small business in one of El Paso’s top hair salons, Milan Salon & Day
seen on her Instagram:
Spa, by the age of 23.
@haircreations_by_melissa
Milan isn’t just another workplace, but it’s where she calls home.
As she reaches her 10th year of experience, she is thankful for
“Transforming women’s lives day by day is one of the best qualities
her busy schedule and high demand of clientele. She’s always
of my career … I like to put smiles on people’s faces,” says Melissa.
welcoming new clients and is booking up until December 2019.
“I love to make women feel confident and good in their own skin.”
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Thicc Thoughts For most of their lives, Danielle Lopez and Kristin Brown have
The duo decided to take Thicc Thoughts a step further by hosting a
been the “bigger girls”. Growing up together in El Paso, the girls
series of events centered around self-love and confidence. Although
sought out each other for support for mostly everything, especially
unsure of what to expect, Danielle and Kristin were greeted by a
in regard to self-confidence and body issues. Inspired by their
great turnout of women of all shapes and sizes. “Seeing a room
personal experiences, Danielle and Kristin collectively launched
full of people who were vulnerable about their insecurities relate to
their Instagram account, @thiccthoughts, as a way to relate to other
others with similar thoughts was life changing for not only them, but
women and build a support system. “We just felt like if we had this
us too! It’s indescribable.” With speaking engagements and future
support growing up, we wouldn’t have waited so long to feel this
events already lined up, Thicc Thoughts plans on expanding their
good about ourselves and our own bodies … knowing it is perfectly
reach in El Paso and Austin; inclusive to all genders and sexualities,
ok to look different than what society expects of us and our figures.”
as an effort to build confidence together.
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Ur New Image 1505 George Dieter El Paso, Texas 79936 (915) 317-3914 urnewimage.com
Ur New Image Salon “Our styles here at Ur New Image make us feel free and empowered,” says Nahomi, a client of Ur New Image Salon. Samantha Nicole, owner of Ur New Image Salon, will always stay true to who she is and will never fit the mold. She’s unapologetically herself. The woman is a visionary who emerged from nothing. A self-taught stylist, designer, thinker and innovator, her burning desire has fueled her passion for the fashion industry. A powerful mindset, indomitable drive, and red hot passion all came together to create one of the region’s most esteemed beauty brands and salons. Samantha focuses on the designs and styles that women want, not of her own. She encourages her team to want more and never forgets her idea has grown with the help of the team she’s created.
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BeautyFix Aesthetics 935 Sunland Park Dr. El Paso, Texas 79922 www.beautyfix.co (915) 219-7222
BeautyFix Aesthetics Liliana Juarez, RN and Luz Balandran make quite the beauty team. Together, they have over 35 years of experience in the industry, Liliana working as a Nurse-Esthetician and Luz as a Certified Esthetician. After working in tandem at a local cosmetic surgeon’s practice, the two ladies decided to found their own med-spa: BeautyFix Aesthetics. The facility, which opened in April, is directed by Dr. Edward C. Juarez and features the field’s most innovative products and non-surgical procedures; from injectables, facials, and Scarlet SRF treatments, of which there are only two devices in El Paso, to the Philips Zoom teeth whitening. There are many more reasons to choose BeautyFix beyond its technology and experienced practitioners. Consultations are free, and you can always count on an honest opinion. “We really do love our work and would never recommend something just to make a buck. Just the opposite, actually. People come in sometimes wanting things they are not a candidate for, so we recommend the alternative option instead, ” explained Liliana. For the client’s convenience, appointments can be easily set up, rescheduled, or cancelled online through the intuitive BeautyFix website. Addressing your beauty concerns, according to Liliana and Luz, doesn’t have to be a pain. On the contrary, it should be “simple and stress free.” 8 | SPECIAL ADVERTISING
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Beauty Avenue Salon 6633 N. Mesa, Ste. 515 El Paso, Texas 79912 (915) 630-6133
Beauty Avenue Salon Brenda Losoya is a prime example of what working hard and
Beauty Avenue specializes in a variety of different services at a very
following your dreams can accomplish. She recalls always having a
competitive rate. A variety of stylists are not only passionate about
passion for everything related to beauty and now owns her very own
everything related to hair, but also makeup, facials and nail services.
full-service salon, Beauty Avenue. Brenda began working in salons
Since Brenda makes it a point to stay on top of trends, she recently
over six years ago with the vision of having a space of her own,
expanded the salon to offer microblading to the ever-growing list
which she would accomplish at the youthful age of 30. Not only
of services that Beauty Avenue boasts. What makes the salon so
does she specialize in every aspect and service the salon offers,
special is its friendly environment, as all of the specialists and clients
but is also a devoted mother turned business owner. Since then,
hold a close bond that can be felt throughout.
she has had to expand the business to a larger location to meet the demand of her devoted clients.
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Five Star Barbershop 124 Jefferson St., Ste. B Anthony, NM 79821 (915) 886-3869
Five Star Barbershop Master barber and educational representative for the Johnny B.
Psychiatric Center once a week. Five Star has both participated in
haircare line, Ernesto “Chato” Salazar is Five Star Barbershop’s
and helped host community events like Hay Niveles Truck Invasion
owner. He began working in the industry alongside his mother, a
2019, where people came from as far as Odessa, Texas and
stylist and owner of her own hair salon for over twenty years. At
Albuquerque, New Mexico to enjoy great food, entertainment, art
26, Chato began working towards becoming a barber. Five Star
and tons of decked out trucks. Money from the show was used to
Barbershop has been operating right next door to his mother’s salon
buy backpacks filled with supplies that were donated to a community
three years now. Ernesto Salazar has found many ways to give back
back to school event. Channel 4 News even featured Salazar’s
to his community through his business.
attempts to help an aspiring barber with a disability attend barber
Aside from providing guidance to his employees working towards personal goals, for the past three years Chato’s been employed
school. Chato’s skills have made him the preferred barber of local celebs like DJ Johnny Kage, DJ Nitro and the El Paso Locomotive.
by the state of Texas to provide haircuts to patients at the El Paso
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Feather’d Eyebrow Studio Imagine what you’d look like with Cara Delevingne’s brows? Amaris
She’s been a certified practitioner for close to five years, during which
Anzaldo, owner of the Feather’d Eyebrow Studio, wants you to
she’s garnered a reputation for especially natural results. “People
know that you can have them. Thanks to advances in microblading,
come here specifically to get naturally looking perfect eyebrows,
lush and perfectly shaped eyebrows are now within reach for all of
that’s what we’re known for,” Amaris explained. Prices range from
us, no matter how sparse they are to start. Microblading is a form of
$250-300 depending on the procedure, and the consultation is free.
semi-permanent tattooing that involves using tiny needles (instead
Act fast though—Amaris says there’s around a one month waiting
of a tattoo gun) that make up a small blade to help deposit pigment
list and the shop is only getting more popular.
under your skin that mimics the look of eyebrow hairs. Other than yearly touchup sessions, no upkeep is necessary. Although there are numerous beauty centers in the region that offer the procedure, Amaris’ Feather’d Eyebrow Studio is one of the best.
Feather’d Eyebrow Studio 11610 Rojas Dr. El Paso, Texas 79936 @featherdeyebrowstudio (915) 259-9595
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Innovations by Emilio A great hairdresser doesn’t merely attach some readymade style
Emilio Ortiz Jr., owner of Innovations by Emilio - Salon Totale and
to their customer. Instead, the stylist uses hair as a platform to
D’Emilio Cosmetics, has been perfecting that process for over
communicate, present and complement the client’s own personality
36 years. His customers return because they trust, whether it be
and defining characteristics. That means the two need to talk and
through hair, makeup, or spa services, that the veteran stylist will
get sufficiently acquainted before the scissors get picked up. The
transform them into their best possible selves. He explained his
customer’s facial structure, hair type, needs, and the season are
long journey in the beauty world, saying: “I’m blessed to have found
all taken into account as the stylist tailors a unique vision. The
something that I’m really good at and to have customers who see
transitioning process can take from one to several sessions to get
that and trust me. I’ve been in the industry for a long time now, but I
the acquired effect without the damage. That may sound extreme,
never get tired of it. I’m still striving to get better and better.”
but a lot of work goes into a person’s image.
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available, Dr. Lyle D. Weeks of Envy Aesthetic Center and the Azul Medspas of El Paso was the first plastic surgeon to bring laser hair removal to the Sun City. In fact, Dr. Weeks established the very first laser center in 1997 and introduced non-invasive laser hair removal for unwanted facial and body hair, eliminating the need for painful waxing, electrolysis and razors. Today, Dr. Weeks continues to uphold the latest, cutting-edge techniques at all three of his El Paso locations and offers an entire suite of safe, effective and non-invasive treatments, from the newest laser skin rejuvenation to revolutionary body sculpting, ground-breaking skin care and so much more. Specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face, Dr. Weeks is board-certified in Otolaryngology and Laser Surgery, and offers a wide range of expert services that deliver amazingly natural results for both the face and body. With the recent advent of non-invasive procedures available today to rejuvenate the face and body, some of the newest in the industry are available right now at Envy Aesthetic Center, Azul Medspa West and Azul Medspa East. One of their latest technologies works hand-in-hand with the most popular procedures and is known as Pro-Nox. This self-administered analgesic combines nitrous-oxide and oxygen safely and effectively to provide immediate pain relief and reduce anxiety during treatments
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with only voluntary movements. Not only
A true visionary, Dr. Weeks continues to
heat energy to destroy fat cells and is the
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Iconology by Missy Elliot Missy Elliot is one of the greatest to ever do it. For almost three decades, the Virginia native has entranced us with her wit, master production skills, killer dance moves and unconventional sex appeal. After almost eight years, she’s finally back with a full album. Her fans won’t be disappointed.
Lover by Taylor Swift As the album’s title suggests, “Lover” is all about what the artist loves: the West Village, the West End, her boyfriend and her mother. The music makes you feel good, and that’s just the point. It brings you up and never lets you down … if only life were so simple.
So Much Fun by Young Thug The enigmatic rap phenom is back with yet another album for his eager fans. They, and all music lovers for that matter, will not be disappointed. After a few swings and misses, the Atlanta artist has finally made good contact and the ball is going, going, gone. A homerun.
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Wolves Den Gym “I wanted to have the best gym in El Paso, period,� explained Mark Sandy, reminiscing on the opening of his Wolves Den five years ago. Since then, he and his team have gone about turning that dream into reality. Stretching out over 10,000 square feet, their facility features comprehensive boxing, weightlifting and cardio rooms, along with a shop that offers anything you could need for a training regimen, from supplements to boxing gloves. Beyond state-of-theart equipment and amenities, the 24-hour gym boasts a top-notch security system, a team of experienced trainers (whose classes are included in the membership fee), a hospital grade InBody 570 that measures skeletal muscle mass and body fat percentage, a full-time cleaning staff and a membership cap to ensure the place never gets too crowded.
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The Wolves Den’s reputation for excellence has made it the official fitness center for the El Paso Rhinos, as well as the preferred training destination for professional fight promoters like PBC Boxing when they visit El Paso. Despite the success, Mark isn’t content to rest on his laurels. Over the next couple of years, Wolves Den is set
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10th planet jiu-jitsu The first time you roll with an experienced Brazilian jiu-jitsu
be taught specific techniques to avoid such traps and set them too.
practitioner, it feels like you’ve just fallen into deep water without
More importantly, however, the student will learn to remain calm
knowing how to swim. Overwhelmed by the sensation of drowning,
under pressure, to solve problems rationally without falling victim to
you fight frantically to stay afloat. Your efforts, however, are all in
his or her emotions. “Of course, jiu-jitsu teaches you self defense,
vain. The harder you try to escape, the more vulnerable you become
but it’s much more profound than that. You learn to remain calm
to arm locks and choke holds. Invariably, you tap out.
when chaos ensues, to regulate your emotions so you can solve
As distressing and humbling as that first experience may be, it sparks the novice’s interest: What just happened to me and what could I have done? In the coming days, months and years, the student will
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the problem. You actually learn to relish problem solving,” explains Cristobal Chavez, the owner of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. Those lessons go way beyond the mat. Afterall, what is life but a never-ending series of problems to be overcome? By: HENRY CRAVER Photographed by: JOHN HORTA
Rise Performance Center 1057 Doniphan Circle El Paso, Texas 79922 (915) 845-2473 www.riseperformanceelpaso.com instagram.com/riseperformanceep
Rise Performance Center Carlos Hernandez is a former Division 1 track athlete, and as Rise Performance Center’s founder and head trainer, he gives his gym the edge it needs to show clients results. Open gym memberships are available and group classes are offered at three intensity levels. Carlos and his team of trainers go beyond the standard strength and conditioning training found at most gyms. Core strength, mobility, stability and sustainability are all aspects of fitness that are points of focus at Rise Performance Center as well. Carlos brings the same experience and skill he has been putting on display since high school. Currently, Carlos is training as a long jumper for the 2020 Olympics. He is the number seven all-time high school high jumper in the United States and holds the New Mexico state high jump record at 7 feet 3 inches out of Santa Teresa. Whether new to working out, getting back in shape, or a high school athlete looking for that competitive advantage, the 6,000-square foot facility is packed with equipment and features 100 feet of artificial turf and a 40-foot sandpit to work on an athletes speed and reaction time. Carlos and his team of trainers at Rise Performance Center believe to look like an athlete, you must train like one.
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Black Flag Outfitters 1201 Airway Blvd. Ste. B2B El Paso, Texas 79925 (915) 873-5114 bfoutfitters.com
Black Flag Outfitters Owner Brandon Lane is excited to introduce his new outdoor and
Black Flag Outfitters’ mission is to promote outdoor activities,
sporting goods company, Black Flag Outfitters, to the El Paso
while highlighting the unique beauty that is the borderland. In an
community. Its floors are stocked with name brand products like
effort to help El Paso transform itself into a city whose residents
outdoor apparel from Patagonia, Danner boots, Yeti brand backpacks
utilize the landscape, from the Franklin’s to Hueco Tanks, the desire
and coolers and Garmont tactical boots. Black Flag Outfitters is
is to host events that get the public outside and active. A black
one of the largest Oakley sunglass dealers in the United States.
flag symbolizes the act of no surrender. In honor of the August 3rd
While the company plans on opening a location on Yarbrough and a
victims and proven resilience of a beautiful community, all in-store
westside location in 2020, they would like to invite the Borderplex
profits for the month of October will be donated to One Fund El
region to visit their Airway location today.
Paso. Black Flag Outfitters wants to be El Paso’s go-to spot for outdoor apparel and gear.
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Brings the Soul of Wine to the Sun City | By: MARGO LEPE |
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he saying goes, “In
wine there’s truth,” and
if anyone is seeking to
know the truth it is trying to tell, it
is Dominique and Lauren DaCruz. After
all, the couple dedicates much of their time
simply seeking out the right wine to pair with its
perfect person.
“Every person has a story. And every person has
a soul. It’s the same with wine,” says Dominique DaCruz. He and his wife, Lauren, started Dezilu Wine Co. as a way to help others around the globe discover their “wine soul-mate.” Based in Monterey and now in El Paso, the company focuses on selling limitedproduction wines discovered by the DaCruzes. Before Dezilu, however, Dominique and Lauren were busy racking up experience and polishing their level of expertise in the wine industry. Dominique has 20 years under his belt, having worked as the Wine Director at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. There, the sommelier received recognition and was given the Grand Award from the Wine Spectator Magazine twice, and a James Beard nomination for his wine programs at the world-renowned Sierra Mar restaurant. Despite having 30 years of experience in the wine retail world and working extensively with several California winemakers producing wine, DaCruz says it is the “blood and sweat” that really motivates him. What goes into making the wine captivates him the most. It is the foundation of where the wine comes from and how it is created that has influenced him the most to get to where he is now. The best part of it all is that he gets to share that love and passion with his wife. Prior to the birth of their virtual company, Lauren worked as a former pastry chef at Sierra Mar. As her husband grew up stomping grapes
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and acquiring his love for the art, Lauren
it should be shared and appreciated often. As
gained much of her own love of wine—
El Paso continues to grow and expand, the
and the stories which could be told by its
DaCruzes hope they too will evolve with our
taste—through Dominique’s experiences. It
culturally unique city. They hope to achieve
was through the love and connection they
opening up the door to an eager, wider
continually bonded over and with others
audience—to help ease any intimidation from
which inspired them to share that passion
wine connoisseurs or just wine in general, and
with the world.
in turn make it pleasant and enjoyable for all. The DaCruzes say the Sun City’s authentic flavor
For many, seeking out a specific wine can
motivates them to learn more about the unique
be challenging—whether you are familiar
culture and how they might enhance the lives
with it or just being introduced to wine. With
of those who also live here. The company will
the help and guidance of the DaCruzes and
continue to provide their services worldwide and
Dezilu, www.deziluwineco.com, however,
residing in El Paso simply means the DaCruzes
that challenge can be made easier and
have a better opportunity to meet new faces
more fun. The couple says they have expert
and interact with their clients in a more personal
sommeliers on hand to assist and hand
setting. More importantly, though, it means
pick ongoing “Dezilu stamped” wines from
connecting with others here who are searching
worldwide producers.
for a deeper connection with wine and keeping its secrets because as Salvador Dali put it, “He
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who knows how to taste does not drink wine,
made to be pretentious. Instead, they believe
but savours secrets.”
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nstagram and YouTube have been a boon for the world of makeup. Sure, normal people have been painting their faces forever, but social media has introduced
expert techniques to the masses. And as we have
benefited from the democratization of maquillaje insights, the promulgators themselves have become bonafide celebrities: Jeffree Star, James Charles etc. El Paso, as it turns out, has its own makeup starlette. Karla Ponce, or @babyxspicee as she’s known on the gram, is one of our town’s most dazzling influencers. The Montwood High School alum has garnered an impressive following over the past few years thanks to her colorful palette and flamboyant designs. The attention has gotten her plenty of free makeup sets from the biggest brands, but more importantly it’s landed her gigs. She recently worked Mexican Fashion Week and has done a number of collaborations with on-the-rise Juárez photographer, Sergio Acosta. She summed up the importance of social media to her career, saying: “I’ve learned a ton from influencers like mmmmitchell, and it’s also gotten me so much exposure locally and even in other states. There’s a whole community of makeup artists on Instagram and we all support each other!”
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any would argue that coffee is
one of life’s necessities. Little is more satisfying than that first cup of joe in the morning, but the power of coffee goes way beyond its capacity to energize. Erika Knoch, owner of the coffee shop Global Coffee, said, “Coffee is universal. It doesn’t matter where you go, you can share a cup of coffee with someone and build a relationship with a stranger through that cup of coffee.” Global Coffee began in 2016, with an official opening in January of 2017. “It had been an idea I had for a while, and it came from my titled drink. “We wanted to bring drinks that you can’t find somewhere else, and we want to keep bringing in new drinks for people,” she said. Not only did Erika want a space to introduce people to new tastes, she also ultimately wanted to create a space where people could make connections and bond over a cup of coffee. “Because coffee is universal, it doesn’t matter where you go. You can share a cup of coffee with someone, and build a relationship with a stranger through a cup of coffee, even in a place you’re not familiar with.” She’s seen it herself through Global Coffee, and said, “customers will become buddies just through this space, talking over our coffee, and that’s why I love coffee. It’s global, its something we share in common with other people. As for specific drinks, Erika’s favorites are “between the iced Nutella mocha, and pour overs.” She is especially proud and volunteering in church. As far as the name
passionate about their pour overs. She
goes, I believe coffee is global, and I wanted
said, “We have a variety of different single
to incorporate different coffees from different
origins and all of our coffees have different
parts of the world,” she said.
tasting notes. Our Ethiopian has a fruity, cherry and blueberry taste, and we also
Erika’s idea for Global Coffee was to do
have our Guatemalan that’s citrusy, orangey
something different. Specifically, she sought
but still nutty and well-balanced.” I tried
to bring unique signature drinks and coffees
the Guatemalan and, even though it’s black
from around the world—they have a marzipan
coffee, Erika was right—there were way
latte, a nutella latte and a very popular self-
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of mouth has really worked a lot here. We always hear of regulars telling people about us, and then they come and fall in love with the place, and it just keeps going like that.” While opening another location is something Erika would love to do, she wants to focus on growing the current shop even more first, building off of what they have already developed—like how they have begun to do their own roasting. “We’re roasting now, so we want to get even better at that to offer customers the best coffee possible. I’m making sure we’re prepared for another location first before we go for it. Global Coffee is something unique to El Paso for a variety of reasons, all worth stopping by for. Concluding, Erika said, “I also think the way we do things sets us apart … with our customer service. It makes the customers feel welcome and at home.” Stop by for a lesson on pour overs, or order one of their many delicious signature drinks—you really won’t find them anywhere else.
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It is our choices,Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
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J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
o celebrate my third year of being
rage of a dragon, no matter the relentlessness
cancer free, I decided to do something
of the opponent. Like the stealth force that it
every month in 2019 that I’d never done
is, the spirit matches every negative thought
before to celebrate that I’m still here, I’m
or image with a counter one: A grace-filled
alive. I’ve done things like snowboard in Santa
burst of hope, of assistance, a way out, a
Fe, I fasted for 72 hours, I got a tattoo and
way through, a reminder of how you made it
today, I am writing this from Scotland, the
through the last time a dragon got loose.
home of my ancestors. We must utilize the magic of our spiritScotland is a country that believes in fairies,
imagination and push ourselves to embrace
embraces dragons and the Royal arms
new experiences in our lives. Why? Why
symbol has a unicorn on it, because the
would that be essential to our well-being?
unicorn is the national animal! No wonder JK Rowling wrote her Harry Potter books in
This may seem an odd notion for some,
Scotland. I feel protected from the storms
but the truth is our inner balance requires
of life in this peaceful, magical place. Each
that we enter into transcendent fields of
morning, when I feel the salt air clearing
energy; that is, our five senses are simply
my throat, I feel the clearing of my heart as
inadequate when it comes to providing a
well. I realize the woman I am now is not the
sufficient “reality” screen through which to
woman I was before melanoma skin cancer.
view, understand, examine and interpret the
I tread through the season, dragging beasts,
full measure of all the many macro and micro
monsters and history behind me. I’m just not
experiences of our lives.
the same person on the other side of it all. Life is too short to not get out of our comfort However, I know the human spirit is capable
zone and try new things. I have learned again
of an endless number of extraordinary feats.
and again that it is the spirit within you that is the
It’s like a Scottish dragon slayer, animating its
authentic engine of your life. The excitement
presence within our being to challenge images
and pride one receives by accomplishing
and thoughts that arise from the depths of our
something new is far more valuable than can
darkness, intent upon reshaping how we see
be measured. Never underestimate the value
the landscape of our life. Inner dragons can
and power of a new experience.
make us see threats on the horizon, even on the most beautiful of days. Our inner dragons
Perhaps you too can do something each month
often whisper despairing words into our
you’ve never done before. It could be as easy
minds and hearts like the spell casters they
as reading a new book that lifts your spirit out
are, hypnotizing us with familiar memories of
of your five senses and allows your spirit to
grief, abandonment, isolation and fear.
dwell in the magical place of the imagination.
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Take up dancing, go somewhere you’ve never Our minds have minimal resources to do
been or learn how to play the guitar.
battle against the onslaught of dragons that have escaped into the hidden passages of
I’m not here to find meaning in my cancer
our consciousness. Our hearts are even less
or even in my scars, but to celebrate that I
equipped against the heat of dragon fire. But
am alive. When was the last time you did
the human spirit is undefeatable no matter the
something for the first time?
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WINE and FOOD
October, 2019
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he Seventh Annual El Paso Wine and Food Fest, put on by the El Paso Rotary Club, is
coming up this October 17. Featuring
a variety of events and tastings, the festival will include hundreds of different wines from hundreds of different wineries. Restaurants
The Festival describes itself as “foodie-
like Anson 11, Crave, 150 Sunset and more
centric,” and as a space for a “philanthropically-
have all partnered with the festival to bring
minded” border community—among wine
you the best food to pair with you wine.
enthusiasts and tastemakers too, of course.
One of the most special events is, for the
As we know, El Paso’s sense of community
first time, an accompanying wine-themed art
is a comforting, strong force that an event like
show featuring a variety of local artists in a
this can really bring out.
variety of different mediums. Artists add to the community feeling through Tresa Rockwell, with the El Paso Rotary Club,
their work, and at the art show, the pieces range
spoke a bit on the goals and ambitions they
from functional, to experimental to visual, etc.
have with the festival’s seventh iteration,
Artists contributed boutique cork frames, items
saying, “Our goal is that the Wine Festival
painted with wine, traditional wine-inspired
continues to expand, and provide other
visual art and more as a way of showing their
entities to the fest itself.” With the extensive
appreciation for wine, and as a way of sharing
list of over 20 partnered restaurants from
that appreciation with the community.
all around town to the massive variety of wines that they have to feature, it is clear
The El Paso Rotary Club is part of Rotary
that they are already achieving that goal of
International, the world’s largest humanitarian
expanding—last year saw over 1000 people
organization. Their mission is to “provide
attend the Fest, and the same can most
service to others, promote integrity, and
likely be expected this year as well. Even
advance world understanding, goodwill, and
representatives from top wineries in Napa
peace through its fellowship of business,
Valley will be attending to present their wine
professional, and community leaders.” As
and answer questions.
such, all proceeds from the Wine Festival will
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| By: SARAH BORREGO, El Paso Zoo Event Coordinator |
he nights are starting to cool off and the October, 2019 smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere
attendance is that we offer families a safe
you go. That’s right. Fall has hit El Paso.
Halloween,” says Joe Montisano, El Paso
And for the ninth year, the El Paso Zoo is
Zoo director. Most Halloween events
hosting Boo at the Zoo on October 26-27
around the city begin in the evening hours
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to help ring
or on Halloween day, which falls on a
in the spooky season.
Thursday this year. “It’s hard to find time
space to trick-or-treat and to celebrate
to get off work and take my daughter Boo at the Zoo is the El Paso Zoo’s biggest
trick-or-treating during the middle of
event of the year, drawing an average of
the week,” Jorgina Lucero, an El Paso
20,000 people over the two-day event.
mom, says. “This gives our family the
“One of the reasons for this huge spike in
opportunity to celebrate the holiday all day and at a place that my daughter loves!”
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October, 2019 Boo at the Zoo offers twelve trick-or-treat stations throughout the zoo where children can receive sustainable or palm-oil free candy. Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from the palm trees that is used in everyday household items, such as cosmetic and bath products. There are more than fifty different names for it, so it is likely listed on several products that you consume. The El Paso Zoo works with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to bring awareness to such products and how we can make a difference. Using sustainable or no palm oil at all is the best way to help save the palm trees that this oil is derived from. The demand for palm oil is so high that it has greatly affected our rainforests, especially in Southeast Asia. Sumatra alone has 201 mammal species, 580 birds, 217 reptiles, 70 amphibians, 272 types of fish, and 15,000 plant species. A major problem facing these species is habitat fragmentation. Conservationists are working every day to attempt to acquire land in areas where reforestation can create forested corridors between areas of isolated habitat. On top of trick-or-treating, Boo at the Zoo offers several Halloween-themed activities for the whole family! Because of the success of the zoo’s last event, Bug Fest, Truly Nolen will be sponsoring The Creepy Crawly Kalahari, which will display several of the bugs from Bug Fest, but in a much creepier
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ommunities provide an array of
support for local businesses and
nonprofits. Here at Make-A-Wish, we have been incredibly lucky to have the full support of the El Paso community. It truly takes a team of wonderful, generous people to ensure that Make-A-Wish has the help it needs to continue making wishes come true. We are enormously grateful for every volunteer, donor, wish granter, fundraiser and everyone else who has a hand in granting these wishes for children with critical illnesses. We would not be able to do what we do without the support of our community, which is why we find it so important to highlight volunteers and groups that help fulfill the wishes of children. We are tremendously grateful for groups like El Paso Community College who raised money for Make-A-Wish at their spring fashion show; and House of Kings Card
the past 82 years. They have gone above and
Club who hosted a poker event where funds
beyond to show their commitment to Make-
benefited Make-A-Wish in April. These
A-Wish and its mission by sponsoring local
groups not only help raise funds that grant
events and finding creative ways to show
wishes for children who have been waiting,
their support.
but they also raise awareness for Make-AWish and its mission. More recently, Make-A-
As an institution fully invested in its
Wish partnered with TFCU, Teachers Federal
community’s
Credit Union. TFCU is a financial institution
created a fundraising t-shirt to sell at the
that provides financial services for the El
Neon Desert Music Festival in May. This
Paso community and has been doing so for
t-shirt was sold exclusively at TFCU’s booth
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activities,
TFCU
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at the music festival in El Paso. The t-shirt
throughout Texas communities and fuels
fundraiser raised $17,000, which was divided
Make-A-Wish’s connection with them.
among four charities including Make-A-Wish. Festivalgoers were given the opportunity to
Make-A-Wish
vote for which charity they thought should
companies and institutions that show their
is
forever
thankful
for
receive the most significant amount of
continuing support and dedication to us. With
funds. Incredibly, Make-A-Wish received
this type of devotion and generous spirit from
the most votes! Thanks to TFCU and the El
the El Paso community, Make-A-Wish is able
Paso community, TFCU donated $10,000 to
to grant many wishes each year for children
Make-A-Wish from the sale of their t-shirts.
with critical illnesses. These wishes are life-
Representatives from Make-A-Wish were
changing and provide hope to children going
presented with this generous check from
through extremely challenging times. It is
TFCU’s CEO and President, Max Villaronga,
incredible to see the large amount of kindness
and members of the TFCU Board. Vice
that El Paso has given to Make-A-Wish over
President of Marketing at TFCU said, “The
the years. Because of this kindness from El
TFCU team has been recognized for their
Paso and other Texas communities, we are
generosity to our community, that is why we
able to grant life-changing wishes for children.
matched our passion for community service with our new partnership with Neon Desert
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and help them and our community grow.”
donation will help change the lives of children.
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e are getting ready to transition from summer to fall, and since October is Breast Cancer
Awareness month, we need to consider our makeup. How can we wear pinks for the fall? Read
along to learn how and why shades of pink can be flattering.
Pink shades are considered to be feminine, romantic, youthful and hopeful. We can wear a monochromatic look, which, as the name implies, is the technique of keeping your eyes, lips, cheeks and nails within one shade range. The best part is that it’s easy to pull off.
Eyes
Use Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Eye Shadow Palette. This is a
“pretty, feminine every day palette featuring
Eyeliner
A brown eyeliner can actually give your
a champagne pink, matte dusky rose, soft-
eyes more depth, acting like a contour for
matte brown and a rose gold sparkle. This
your eyelids, giving the illusion of thicker,
easy to use eyeshadow quad will give you
amped-up lashes from far away. To rim the
the romantic, wide-eyed, I woke up like this
waterline, use my favorite Enduring Eyeliner
eye makeup.” charlottetilbury.com
Pencil in brown by LimeLife by Alcone. For
Skin
the perfect lid liner or a crisp wing, try my Our skin can get so dry and dull
favorite Eye Opening Liner by UZ in the
during fall/winter when there’s no
shade, brown-black. This ground breaking
moisture in the air. It’s no wonder that makeup
liner is “softer than black and stronger than
artist Pat McGrath crafted a “softly perfected
brown. It is made with a hybrid polymer that
look with minimal foundation, to show a
provides the perfect line all day against any
glowy complexion and hyrated skin” during
water, sweat, humidity, tears or oil using
NYFW Fall 2019. Try Skin Fetish Sublime
the most advanced Japanese water-proof
Perfection Foundation, which “builds from a
technology.” uz.team
sheer veil to a flawless medium coverage for all skin types.” patmcgrath.com
Blush
A touch of pink blush is the
Nail Color
There’s something about light pink nail polish
easiest way to liven up and
that keeps us coming back, no matter the
soften the face. When we naturally flush, it
seasonal trends. Sometimes we want a
is always a shade of pink. Place a touch of
beautifully soft, pale pink manicure that’s
pink blush high on the apples of the cheeks
as clean as it is timeless. Try the shade,
for a natural looking flush. My favorite blush
“Lauren” by Zoya, “it can be best described
is Glossier’s Cloud Paint in the shade, “Puff.”
as a warm pink-kissed light beige with
It’s a “gel-cream blush you can’t mess up and
very fine gold and copper metallic
designed to be the most user friendly cheek
shimmer. A shimmering nude skin
color in existence.” www.glossier.com
tone look for both day and evening
Lips
wear.” zoya.com Wear a better nude pink shade to enhance your natural lip color. Try
“Pillow Talk” lipstick, “the ultimate celebrity and supermodel lip color, creating makeup mania across the globe as the secret to fuller, wider looking lips. The universally-loved, best selling lipstick launched to give all women what Charlotte Tilbury calls ‘the most beautiful lips of your life.’” charlottetilbury.com
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very story has a beginning—some we make up to suit us, some we
choose not to remember, but for
others, we tell the sad truth. Custody’s
story began with five women on a girls-only birthday vacation. We traveled to Puerta Vallarta, Mismaloya to be more precise, to a summer home where a colorful sign welcomes those staying with “Mi Casa es Su Casa.” Welcome to Casa Buenavista. There’s magic in the home once you step through the iron gates into the terra-cotta entrance way. On the cobblestone road behind, one leaves the weight of the world, concerns,
troubles,
responsibilities
and
worries. These are the unspoken rules of the house and you are aware of these rules because the house whispers them to you as you pass into her secret casita. The day would be forever memorable as the five girls stepped onto the simple boat driven by a local known as Antonio. We leave the cove off Mismaloya, headed to the open ocean, following the outskirts of the seashore to a small, secluded Mexican village that can only be reached by boat or donkey, the locals call this special place “Colesko.” As we waded from the boat,
long and windy trail ending at the pride of the
our feet feeling the sandy seashore line,
village: the beautiful waterfall. Our guide led
we were welcomed by a young brown and
the first horse across the cool stream, up the
white dog. She was a bit skinny, no shine on
mountain pathway closely followed by our
her coat, a street dog, yet smiling (yes, dogs
brown and white dog. Once we reached the
definitely smile). Her tail wagged as Diane
top, we swam in the mountain water with
knelt down to pet her, staying longer with
the locals, watched our brave friend Belle
our new canine friend than any of us noticed.
climb up the waterfall led by the local boys
Our focus was on the run-down thatched
who showed her which rock to slide down
roofs, the clothes hanging in the warm sun
to hit the falls perfectly. We enjoyed the
on a make-shift clothesline, and the giggles
hospitality of the locals as they fed us tacos,
of the local children as they playfully ran past
served margaritas and tequila shots with lime
us. They wore simple cotton clothes, no
and salt. With our bellies full, and slightly
shoes, hair that might or might not have been
over-served, we made the journey leaving
combed recently. They play as if they have
the majestic waterfall down the mountain
no cares, as if the world they live in is safe
on our now very bonded mountain horses
and untouched by modern technology. As
trusting their every step knowing if they fell it
we traveled up the secluded village following
would be disastrous. Following close by, as if
the cobblestone path, we see the saddled
she was on protection watch, we noticed our
donkeys and horses that were ready for their
female dog who’d waited with the horses
day’s work, taking five ladies up their familiar
and followed our every move as we headed
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the over-served mind make honest decisions
propeller humming in high gear, I happened to
she’d been with us throughout the entire day.
out of love and no forethought? The jury is still
look back to the island and noticed the black
out, but I announced that we should keep her.
dog swimming after us. Custody’s husband-
We waded back to the boat and, as we
We should get her shots, her traveling health
dog was swimming after us. He was headed
jumped into the boat, much to our surprise,
papers, bath her and take her back to the
to the open seas with no sign of turning back
so did she. We laughed and as our boat boy
states. Let’s all own a piece of her and call her
and without doubt he would have drowned.
Antonioni tried to remove her, she dodged
Custody for shared-custody. We all toasted,
“Stop the boat! Girls, what are we going to
him and jumped to the bow of the boat;
agreed to each owning a piece of her and as
do? He doesn’t want to separate from his
looking forward out to the sea, refusing to
our boat driver Anthony yelled in Spanish to
wife.” Somewhere, someone said, “We have
look back. My cousin Dawn began to speak
the villagers that the five Americans in the
no choice, put him in the boat.” There was
as if she were clairvoyant, reading the dogs
boat wanted their dog, out of nowhere, her
a comment made by a woman who denies
mind, “This is my chance out of here and I’m
husband-dog jumped into the boat. “Not
the comment, but she said, “I’ve never had
not looking back”. She’d clearly made her
happening,” Jennifer said, “one dog is doable,
a male chase me the way he chased her.”
mind up she was going with us. Without any
but adopting two? Nope!” Sadly, Antonio
We had no choice, the love story just kept
more thought, partially out of the over-served
picked him up and took him to the shore.
unfolding. First, it was our story of falling in
mind that often makes bad decisions, or does
As we headed to the open seas, the boat’s
love with her, then it was his love story as he followed her. You know how the story ends. His name is Joint for joint-custody. He’s black, has deep scars all over his young two-year old body from fighting, and his crooked tail had been broken in at least three places. His life, because of a woman, ok five women, would never be the same again. The remainder of the vacation, these five American women could be found walking proudly down the streets of Puerto Vallarta with new leashes, new collars sporting a couple of Mexican street dogs. The two love birds never separated, they spent several nights at the veterinarians, where for a very large bill, the veternarian got rid of the parasites that would have killed her, the many fleas from living on the streets, and several other health situations brought on by neglect and poor care. Where are they now you ask? Several of our dog friends Venmo’d money (our credits cards were over-limit) to pay for dog flights to the States. Unaware that dogs can’t fly in the undercarriage of a plane unless the temperature is under 80 degrees, our dreams of bringing them home were squashed. So … out of desperation, I called the homeowners of Casa Buenavista in Mismaloya, Al and Emilse. I told the love story of our two dogs and they said, “It sounds like a canine love story. Let them stay.” They will forever live at Casa Buenavista. We left money to take care of their reproduction problem—she’ll never
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Beer Cheese 1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
with it. It’s warm and filling and meant to keep you nourished throughout the changing and fresher weather. I normally prepare food for a specific season,
but here I want to make something for a specific type of night. It’s getting cold out and there’s nothing I love more than a movie night with the perfect snack. Let’s move away from the whole sit-down meal, and turn a classic movie snack into an up-scale night-in. Classic movie pretzels brushed with a warm-toned and savory-spiced curry butter, subtle sweetness from honey and brown sugar, but grounded with curry and cumin. A great combination of flavors that can be used on tons of options throughout the season. Served side by side with a bowl of melted beer cheese—just switch out the standard beer for a wheaty pumpkin beer—and you have a
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for the spiced curry butter
love all things fall, especially the food that comes
Chef’s tip
homerun for fall flavors and the perfect evening movie snack.
Use a darker beer for deeper savory flavor
1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon brown sugar
1.
with curry powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt and
1 teaspoon honey
pepper in a small pan on low heat. Once warmed through and combined, add butter and stir until
heavy pinch salt heavy pinch pepper
melted and evenly combined. Set aside. 2. 3.
on medium low and stir continuously until melted. Slowly add more beer until desired consistency. 4.
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. gouda, beer, hot sauce, mustard, garlic powder and
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Brush curry butter on pretzels, sprinkle with salt and heat in oven for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
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We had a special night on Sept. 12 at Dragonfly Wine & Sushi Bistro, as we unveiled a very heartfelt magazine honoring the families affected by the Aug. 3 tragedy. | Photos by: DANIEL FREDERICK |
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October 3 | 12 P.M. UTEP’s Centennial Plaza Let’s go Miners, we got this! Come out and support the team!
Admission: Free
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October 6 | 6 A.M. Ascarate Park
Cardi B
Already in its 27th year, this run benefits the El Paso Spinal Cord Support Group and the Greater El Paso Physical Therapy District (GEPD) of the Texas Physical Therapy Association.
Impact Fest
Workshops, conferences and lots of games related to virtual reality and related technologies.
Admission: TBA
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at 7:30 P.M. October 10/13 at 2:30 p.m. UTEP Dinner Theatre The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance kicks off its first ever Latino season with a classic coming of age story.
Admission: $16.50
Admission: $80+
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Curves October 11/12/17/18/19
This Bronx girl has talent, charisma and a huge following. Don’t miss her.
Admission: $25 to participate
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October 8 | 8 P.M. County Coliseum
Wine Fest
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October 19 | 1-5 P.M. 401 N Mesa Street There will be wine, and lots of it. Over 400 vendors will be in attendance from around the world.
Admission: $100
Rally 2019
October 25 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M, Convention Center Take note realtors, this event will be networking galore.
Admission: $45
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Civic Center Get everything you need for all your projects in an open air, downtown setting.
Communication Homecoming Brunch
October 5 | 10 A.M. Cotton Memorial A late breakfast for UTEP alumni. To RSVP, please contact Rosie Antillon at 915-747-6285 or at roantill@utep.edu.
Admission: Free
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Don Haskins
wizards Board Game Convention
He’s one of Latin Music’s biggest stars and he’s coming to El Paso. Ay Vamos.
Board games are really hot right now, despite better video game graphics than ever! Come check out what all the excitement is about.
Admission: $33.20+
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October 11-13 | 2-5 P.M. Nations Tobin Park
Admission: N/A
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Borderlands heritage festival
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October 26 | 10 A.M. Chamizal Park A celebration of everything that makes this part of the world so special. There will be vendors, music and plenty of activities.
Admission: Free
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at the zoo
October 27 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. El Paso Zoo What could be better than trick or treating at the zoo? I’d skip the lions’ house, though.
Six 75” Digital/Dynamic Display throughout the shopping center with USB charging stations. The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso receives 8,000,000 visitors throughout the year.
Admission: TBA
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october Advertiser INDEX Casa Buenavista........................................................Pgs. 6, 7
Mix/Milan Salon & Day Spa........................................ Pg. 103
Cinnaholic..................................................................... Pg. 87
Pacifica Homes............................................................. Pg. 87
Connor Family Dentistry............................................... Pg. 93
Prosperus Title & Escrow.....................................Inside Front
Deutsch & Deutsch Jewelers..........................Pgs. 9, 75, 117
Quicksell Investments.................................................. Pg. 63
Dignity Memorial.......................................................... Pg. 95
Rio Vista Behavioral Center........................................ Pg. 115
DoubleTree by Hilton.................................................... Pg. 98
Sharkdogs Sports Grill.................................................. Pg. 14
DWTNSpaces............................................................... Pg. 15
Southwest Plastic Surgery........................................... Pg. 11
El Paso’s Children’s Hospital........................................ Pg. 77
Southwest University at El Paso...............................Pgs. 2, 3
El Paso Live.................................................................. Pg. 94
Spectrum...................................................................... Pg. 89
El Paso Rhinos.............................................................. Pg. 71
Sugar Skull Fashion Boutique..................................... Pg. 110
El Paso Spine Center.................................................. Pg. 105
Sun City Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery Specialists....... Pg. 86
Elyse Simons Beauty.................................................... Pg. 29
Table Occasions............................................................ Pg. 61
Entrecôte & Co............................................................. Pg. 45
The Hospitals of Providence......................................... Pg. 13
E.P. Dentistry 4 Kids................................................... Pg. 116
The Italian Kitchen West............................................... Pg. 99
Farmers Insurance........................................................ Pg. 62
The State Line.............................................................. Pg. 31
Grace the Psychic Lady................................................ Pg. 99
Vanities Jewelry & Gifts, Inc........................................... Pg. 1
Indicium Display Network....................................Pgs. 46, 127
Vitalant.......................................................................... Pg. 57
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino...... Back Cover
Walgreens.................................................................Pgs. 4, 5
Intraceuticals.............................................................. Pg. 111
West Texas Pain Institute............................................. Pg. 30
Luis Carlos Perez.......................................................... Pg. 91
Xcleaning Professionals................................................ Pg. 37
Mesa Street Grill........................................................... Pg. 39
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