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This issue is not all about litigation and courtrooms, though. Our senior

the back of your pocket. For any issue, whether it is

writer, Jannet Bustillos, wrote an awesome love article for you all to

immigration, workers comp, or business related, a good

read. This is for love at any age—what women and men want from a

attorney should be in your little black book. El Paso

partner at any age group. We want you to soak up the greatness of

does not lack in reliable and skilled attorneys—in fact

El Paso and the wealth of knowledge you can gain from our articles

we have highlighted some prominent ones in this

as you slow the pace and return to a sense of normalcy after this

month’s issue. In our chaotic world, justice and peace need to be

scorching summer. Read about an El Pasoan who is now an actress,

handled by the experts. This entails fighting for the disenfranchised

starring in TV shows like “CSI: Miami,” “Shameless” and “Girl Meets

people in the community and also fighting to build a better community.

World.” Her talents may have taken her to a different city, but she will always be from El Paso.

As you read through our pages you will learn about the different attorneys we have highlighted and get to know them on a personal

Sit back, drink your after-work cocktail and celebrate all the good

level. Without going into too much detail—so you can read each story

in El Paso. We hope you get to know the people in our magazine

for yourself—the attorneys featured are not only successfully helping

and know that your comments and ideas are always welcomed. We

their clients, but they are also working to build the community of El

create this magazine for you, so we want to hear your voice so that

Paso. Take the time to read about Kathleen Campbell Walker and her

we can BE your voice.

magnificent story of tirelessly fighting for people and becoming a leader in immigration. This is a story that we as a border town, are very familiar with. She is a fierce advocate for the people in this surrounding area. We also feature James Scherr, who still today, remains the youngest attorney ever licensed in the state of Texas. You’ll want to read about the various cases he has handled in the past—all being very significant to his career. Not only that, but he has also helped to create a greater El Paso that he has envisaged. Also highly mentioned is Steven E. Anderson, a man of many interests and skills. Again, not to go into too much detail—read the article on page 38.

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Community First with James Scherr

A Local Leader in Immigration

A MAN OF NO LIMITS: FIGHTING FOR WORKERS COMP AND BUILDING THE COMMUNITY

KATHLEEN CAMPBELL WALKER IS “BLESSED TO BE IN THE BORDERLAND”

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THE ECLECTIC AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE OF STEVEN E. ANDERSON

THE AMAZING WORK OF THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF EL PASO

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The Hospitals of Providence is proud to announce the opening of its new Vein Center. The Hospitals of Providence Vein Center can treat all venous conditions from spider and varicose veins to complex venous ulcers. It is estimated that over 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux disease, the underlying condition of varicose veins. Patients of the vein center are seen by Dr. Edward Gomez, a well-known vascular surgeon, who has been performing venous surgeries in El Paso for over 25 years.

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September Opportunities to Give & Support Jump for Vets: Complicated Conversations Post 9/11 Event: Support military wife Merj Hemp as she continues her goal of supporting military veterans all over the U.S. by skydiving in every state.

Details: Mary will be in Santa Teresa, New Mexico on September 3 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Belen & Ramiro Robles Golfers Invitational Women on the Fairway “Fore” Education Event: Do you love golf? Get out on the green for a good cause at the Belen & Ramiro Robles Golfers Invitational Women on the Fairway “Fore” Education hosted by LULAC Council #9 and the International Hispanic Cultural Institute. This fundraiser will support education here in the El Paso community. Special guests will include Judge Laura Strathmann of the 388th District Court for the State of Texas, Sally Hurt-Deitch, Market CEO of The Hospital of Providence, and Dr. William Serrata, EPCC President.

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El Paso on the Move McKelligon Canyon Challenge 5K Run/Walk Event: Get out and move El Paso! Register today for the McKelligon Canyon Challenge and lace up your racing shoes for an excellent day of running in the canyon.

Details: The race will be held at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater on September 18 at 8 a.m. For more information and to register, go to raceadventuresunlimited.com/McKelligonCanyon-Challenge/1521/details

Trail Maintenance Day Event: Are you an avid hiker or biker? Do you love our local nature trails? Give back and come out for a day of trail maintenance!

Details: If you would like to help keep El Paso’s nature trails great, meet at Wyler Aerial Tramway at 7 a.m. on September 24. For more information, call Diana Moy at (915) 562-9899 or email Diana.moy@tpwd.texas.gov

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istory, beauty and culture collide at Tres Mariposas on El

“In a world of technology and mass production, clients are hungry for

Paso’s west side. For years, Nan Napier has channeled

authenticity, distinctive craftsmanship and ancient influences.”

her passion for fashion into a truly special experience for shoppers. Tres Mariposas has made a name for itself with

its knowledgeable team of sale representatives; dedication to beauty

Enter Temple St. Clair, a jewelry designer taking the fashion world— and soon, El Paso—by storm.

and balance of cutting-edge apparel alongside more classic looks in a Educated in Italy, St. Clair’s senses are attuned to the culture that

serene environment.

boasts the masterpieces of the Roman Empire, Leonardo D’Vinci and “The El Paso market is becoming

contemporary powerhouses like Versace. The legacy, craftsmanship

more and more sophisticated,”

and luxury devoted to pieces of fine art can be seen in the artful

says Napier, perfectly pressed

jewelry St. Clair creates.

despite the heat of the Sun City in late July.

St. Clair didn’t set out to be a jewelry designer. It wasn’t until her mother presented her with a Roman denarius and instructions to commission a local goldsmith to create a piece of jewelry with the coin that she decided to undertake the endeavor for herself.

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“Yet when it comes to jewelry, it is remarkable how much superstition

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and nostalgia still prevail.”

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It’s this distinct degree of nostalgia that sets St. Clair’s pieces apart The pieces, which will soon be available exclusively at Tres Mariposas in

from the pack. The heirloom-like quality of each piece provides a sense

El Paso, speak to women who seek to leave their own legacy of history

of regality—distinguishedness—that modern shoppers can choose to

and grace behind.

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“There’s an emotional as well as historical value to each piece,” notes Napier of the delicate pieces that feature bold amulets, delicate talismans

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The collections boast pieces that achieve a sense of timelessness

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pieces include one-of-a-kind Isabella pendants in ethereal aquamarine, 18K Magna rings in yellow sapphire accentuated with diamonds, and

Tres Mariposas will be hosting a special showing of St. Clair’s jewelry

pendants whose inspiration is drawn—literally—from the esteem of

on September 22nd and 23rd, with a more robust collection of pieces

ancient cultures.

available for purchase shortly thereafter. For Nan Napier at Tres Mariposas, carrying Temple St. Clare was a no-brainer in that El Paso’s

“Today, we pride ourselves on being rational and practical creatures

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James Scherr M | By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM photography by: TOMMIE MORELOS |

ost attorneys will tell

in El Paso with a bachelor’s degree from U.T.

Scherr found himself at a tax foreclosure sale

you that law school is

Austin and a law degree from the University of

shortly after starting work. He purchased a

populated by a mix of

Houston. He completed his undergraduate and

lot at the sale, and within a matter of days,

two fundamental types

law school work so quickly that to this day he

sold and financed the lot to a private party at

of people, at least with

remains the youngest attorney ever licensed

a significant profit. He has quite literally never

respect to their desires and motivations

in the state of Texas. He hung out a shingle

looked back.

within the area of law. There is a smattering

downtown and went immediately to work.

In addition to the development work, which

of other types, of course, such as those merely staying in school to stave off joining

The way Scherr described his beginnings

would provide an additional connection

the workforce, but for the most part there

were not unlike what many other lawyers face

to the community of El Paso as a whole,

are two basic types: the pragmatist and

when starting a career as a solo practitioner.

Scherr developed a keen interest in politics.

the idealist. The pragmatist is motivated by

“You literally take every bit of work that walks

Less than two full years out of law school,

the education, the discussion of the broad

through the door,” he said while discussing

he ran and was elected for City Council.

ranging issues, and the ability to craft a

this period of his background. “And it teaches

He ultimately served three terms on the

career in virtually any field after graduation.

you a lot about the law.” That experience

Council and was responsible for helping

The idealist is motivated by the inherent

exposed him to a variety of areas of law and

to enact several community wellness and

ability of the law to create societal change

helped him develop an interest in differing

quality of life projects during that period.

and impact individuals’ lives profoundly.

areas from the real estate and tax work that

After leaving politics, Scherr returned his

After my conversation with James Scherr, I

he studied while in school. That interest and

focus to his legal practice and began a

am convinced that though he may not have

willingness to learn about differing areas

journey that would ultimately create one

realized it at the time, he is a purely motivated

would prove critical down the road.

of the largest plaintiff’s trial firms in the Southwest. Although his background was in

idealist at heart and has poured that idealism into our community for almost 40 years.

As Scherr’s legal practice was progressing

real estate and other transactional law, his

down a common path, other areas of his

years as a solo practitioner had opened the

In many ways, the start to Scherr’s career and

life were moving along much more unique

doors to other areas of specialty. He began a

life should have held hints as to what would

and rapid paths. Having had a first-hand look

plaintiff-focused practice by taking on an area

lie ahead of him. A 3rd generation El Pasoan,

at his father and grandfather’s real estate

of law that many other practitioners simply

he graduated from Coronado High School,

and development work, which included

refused or neglected to accept: worker’s

and, before many people had even finished

significant development in Fabens and in

compensation.

their undergraduate degrees, he was back

various areas of the Upper Valley of El Paso,

compensation was not as comprehensive

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of a system of protection as it is now. In his

by the family of Lorena Mendoza, who was

words, “these workers were getting hurt and

killed in a particularly harrowing manner

no one was really looking out for them.” So,

while performing her duties for a Mexican

upon the advice of a friend who also helped

subsidiary of Contico. The case marked the

mentor him in this area, he began taking on a

first time that extended negligence was

large number of these cases and the idealist

applied to an American company based on

inside him flourished. He branched out into

its policies, procedures or actions in a foreign

other plaintiff’s areas and, with the help of

country. It has been a groundbreaking suit in

his new partner, Sam Legate, continued his

the area of international law and would not be

work to represent those that he felt “simply

a stretch to say that the trial has impacted the

needed help.”

nature of doing business across international borders ever since.

Several notable examples of the firm’s work in representing victims of severe accidents or

Meanwhile, as Scherr Legate, PLLC, was

injuries include the largest jury verdict ever for

growing and developing into the trial firm

a single family awarded against Union Pacific

it is today, Scherr continued his real estate

Railroad and a recent wrongful death suit in

and development work. This ultimately

New Mexico against FedEx that resulted in

culminated in the renovation of the former

the largest jury verdict in the state. However,

International Hotel into what is today the

the most notable case is certainly Mendoza

Doubletree Hotel in downtown El Paso.

v. Contico, a wrongful death suit brought

Scherr purchased the hotel in 2004 and

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worked with the city to develop new tax

fortunate members of society and for the

incentive plans to assist with bringing large-

victims of tragedies. He has pursued a

scale development back to downtown.

redevelopment of the community not simply

He secured a deal with Hilton in 2007 as a

for the business aspect, but for a way to

result and the hotel opened in April of 2009.

improve our community. I asked him if he had

In many ways, the Doubletree project and

any comments regarding all of the things that

the resulting tax incentive packages that he

have happened downtown and in the rest of

worked with City Council to develop, helped

the community, particularly in the decade

spur the downtown revitalization that El

or so since he purchased the International

Paso is enjoying today. In a short time frame

Hotel. His answer spoke volumes: “It is a

following the hotel opening and the creation

great example of what our community can

of the tax packages, some reports indicated

do together if we just don’t allow individual

that downtown property values had already

fears to get in the way.� Those are the words

grown by 40% or more.

of an idealist truly committed to community and a true asset to El Paso.

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Kathleen Campbell W alker Leader in

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hirty years of practicing immigration law have brought

Kathleen Campbell Walker numerous prestigious

national and international recognitions, but it’s the

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impact she has made on people’s lives and on our international border that matter the most.

“I love what I do,” said Walker. “I really enjoy the policy work and the intricacy of immigration law; I’ve been fortunate to do what I like.”

That love for immigration law, or even being an attorney, weren’t always on the radar. She shared that she didn’t have a clue as to what she wanted to be. Her father was a dentist and her mom had a degree in speech therapy. Walker graduated college at the top of her class and wanted to be a Rhodes scholar. While she was selected to compete for the scholarship by the university, she was not successful in being chosen. Not sure of what to do next, her professors suggested that she go to law school.

“It was stumbling happenstance that I ended up being

a lawyer, but I’ve really enjoyed the part of the profession where you can apply law to fact to try and reach an objective to help somebody; that part is awesome,” she said.

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After graduating from law school, Walker came to El Paso to do international tax work. It was after her first year that cross-border situations arose, and companies needed to transfer people into the U.S., when she started working on business immigration matters.

Her dedication to her immigration law specialty and love for the city grew quickly.

“I have been blessed to be from here because it is a true immigration law center. We have the largest visa processing post in the world at the U.S. Consulate in Cd. Juárez, a field office headquarters for Customs and Border Protection with multiple ports of entry, a field office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and detention and removal operations of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as immigration courts.”

She’s served on numerous boards and legal and business associations, including the US Foreign Trade Association. As president, she spent four years working on getting the first dedicated commuter lane in El Paso. In addition, she served as Chair of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce. She also served as the former national president and general counsel of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), which currently has over 14,000 lawyers as members. She was also Chair of the Exam Committee for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Immigration and Nationality Law. When asked what kind of impact living on an international border has made on her career, the answer was immediate—great depth and experience. “The application of immigration law and policy, you see it day in and day out. That depth of experience you just can’t find in the interior of the United States,” Walker explained. “Everything that hits on the application of immigration policy and law are here, so we are a great laboratory for someone who is going to focus on immigration. I have a greater, I believe, appreciation for all the different ways that immigration connects across agency levels than you would have if you were in the interior of the United States, it’s been a great educational opportunity.”

Walker’s recognitions span back 25 years, her most recent by Chambers USA (a renowned research organization) in May when she was singled out nationally and statewide in immigration; and in April when she was ranked in Band 1, the highest band rating possible. She is one of 11 lawyers in the United States awarded this ranking for expertise in business immigration by Chambers Global. She has been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers Global and Chambers USA for several consecutive

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Congress. She has testified on immigration policy and border security

Chambers USA in Texas. In 2012, she received the “Go-To Lawyer”

multiple times before Congress as well as the Texas Legislature.

award by the Texas Lawyer magazine as the top immigration lawyer in the state. This award is chosen every five years. In 2014, she

“It was so amazing to be given the opportunity to share my

received the Founder’s Award from AILA, which is awarded to the

knowledge and suggest changes in the law,” she said.

person or entity who has had the most substantial impact in the field of immigration law or policy for the preceding period. This award

She recalled testifying before the House on exit control post

was established in 1950 and other recipients include the Honorable

September 11. She said a mobile camera that zips back and forth

Edward M. Kennedy and President Harry S. Truman.

and an audience of more than 200 is distracting. “But when you get into the meat of the discussion, your total focus is on the individual

As you can imagine, her success has resulted in inquiries from

question and you really don’t see anyone else. It’s really great

across the nation from potential clients, reporters and otherwise.

to have the opportunity to use your knowledge and say please

Her expertise has also been called upon in the Texas Legislature and

consider it because of ‘x’.”

“I love what I do.

I really enjoy the policy work and the intricacy of immigration law; I’ve been fortunate to do what I like.”

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Walker focuses her practice on business-based immigration,

challenging,” she explained.

consular processing, employer sanctions/worksite enforcement,

Walker enjoys writing and presenting. She’s written manuals and

cross-border related immigration issues, immigration audits,

chapters of books and has presented around the globe. She says

security checks, waivers, admissibility, and citizenship and

she sees herself practicing for another decade and hopes to write

naturalization. She was the first female in her law firm when she

her own book one day. Though not originally from El Paso, Walker

arrived in El Paso in 1985 and admits the lawyer job isn’t easy.

says we all should be proud of our border city.

The most challenging part of what she does is dealing with the government.

“ El Paso has been the source of a lot of positive change at the federal level on immigration procedure and, in some cases, policy

“There are so many different agencies involved in immigration and

as well, and I think that’s an important fact for the community to

they don’t necessarily have the same policy on the same issue. So

remember. We seem to forget how pivotal we’ve been.”

trying to weave different opinions for one objective can be very

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Renaissance man

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s I sat in the reception area of his office for the interview, it was a great opportunity to see, up close, the law firm of Anderson, Anderson, Bright and Crout, in action. Even on a Friday afternoon, there is the hustle and bustle of lawyers diligently responding to the needs of their clients.

It was worth the wait. An interview with Steve Anderson is much more than a question-and-answer session. It was more like having coffee with an old friend, a conversation about life, about experiences, and about the importance of learning.

He is very easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable. With all of his success and accomplishments and involvement in the community, he is genuine and very down to earth.

Anderson, a shareholder in the law firm of Anderson, Anderson, Bright and Crout, is a 1975 graduate of Coronado High School. He received his undergraduate degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1979, then went on to pursue his law degree at Texas Tech School of Law. He continued his education by earning yet another degree, a Masters of Law in Taxation, in 1986 from Georgetown University School of Law. As if his vitae was not full enough, in 2015 he went back to school to earn a Master of Science degree in Bible and Ministry from Lubbock Christian University. When he is not on the

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golf course or riding through the fascinating mountain trails of El Paso, he is giving back to the city he loves, serving on various committees and boards.

Throughout the years, he has served as chairman of the City Plan Commission for the City of El Paso, President of the Board of Keep El Paso Beautiful, Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Sun Carnival Association, a director of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries, District Representative to the University of Texas at Austin (West Texas Region) and President of the El Paso, Texas Exes, just to name a few. Most recently he was appointed to serve on the board of the El Paso Children’s Hospital.

When he is not in the office, or sitting at a board meeting for the many organizations in which he is a member, he is usually engaged

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in one of his passions—cycling and golf. He is

deed circa 1600s from Spain. He pointed out

an avid cyclist who rides anywhere between

the elaborate handwriting and the intricate

60-90 miles per week. He asks me, “did

original design that was the official seal of

you know that El Paso has one of the best

that document. I was not only fascinated by

mountain trails in the country?” I did not, but

the history behind the documents, but by my

it is one more thing that fascinated me about

excitement from listening to his stories.

Anderson. He wants to learn everything about everything. Like so many cyclists,

There are many facets to Steve Anderson:

he takes advantage of riding those trails

attorney, cyclist, golfer, collector, and father.

every chance he gets. El Paso cyclists, says

He has three children, two daughters and

Anderson, are a die-hard group of people that

a son. His daughters are following his

include members from every walk of life.

footsteps and are studying law, and his son is a real estate broker in Austin.

On any given day, he may be riding alongside a doctor, a nurse, an educator, a lawyer, a college

Anderson has no plans to retire anytime soon.

student, or pretty much anyone from any age

“I really enjoy what I do,” says Anderson

group, old and young, alike. He is extremely

with a big smile, assuring me that he has

supportive of the efforts of our city leaders to

“found his niche in civil law.”

create more bike lanes and trails throughout the city, as this is a growing pastime.

He is genuine and sincere about his work, and is dedicated to helping his clients. When

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Between his successful law practice and his

someone walks in with a paper in hand—

cycling and golfing, one would think that he

either a tax document, a deed to their home,

has no time left in his days for anything else—

or a will that they need help with—he says it

not the case at all with Mr. Anderson. He has

is a feeling of great satisfaction to know that

found another passion that is quite unique.

he can help them. He ends our meeting with

He is a collector of very old documents, many

a smile and says, “I think I’ll keep doing this

of them are old deeds to homes. He shared

a few more years.”

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ave you ever read your Zodiac sign’s traits and thought to yourself, “Wow, that’s not accurate at all!”? If you have, then there could be

a very unique reason for that. People born around the third week of each month are often considered “cusp” signs. Simply put, this means you are born in between a period of a few days in which the sun is leaving one zodiac sign and entering into another. For example, this can mean that while your October 22 birthday says you’re a Libra, you’ve got a lot of Scorpio going on too! The closer

your birthday is to the monthly cusp dates, the more likely you are to have a split between the traits of two different zodiac signs. Below are the cusp dates and some defining characteristics:

Aries/Taurus (April 18-April 23)

Home and their families mean the world to

Sagittarius-Capricorn

Both signs are natural leaders with strong will

them and they are always there for them.

(December 19-December 24) They usually are very outgoing and happy-go-

power. This is a great recipe for success due to strong determination and a keen eye for

Leo/Virgo (August 19-August 25)

lucky, but also responsible and reliable. They

details. These are also opinionated, though

Talk about hardworking, driven and honest.

are forward thinkers that have big plans and

dependable, people.

At times they are introverted, due to a keen

turn them into reality.

sense of self and being in tune with their Taurus/Gemini (May 18-May 23)

spirituality. They know when to speak their

Capricorn/Aquarius (January 17-January 22)

This combination can make for brilliant minds;

mind or remain silent and they love fighting

Financial security and a sense of freedom are

they have very high energy, making it hard to

for a cause.

highly valued. They enjoy trying new things but are also traditional. They love to entertain close

relax, and are also extremely social. They have a love for stimulating conversations and have

Virgo/Libra (September 19-September 24)

plenty of friends and are successful in life.

They have a beautiful way with words and

friends and no subject is too taboo for them.

the ability to pay attention to the smallest of

Aquarius/Pisces (February 15-February 20)

Gemini/Cancer (June 18-June 23)

details, making them perfectionists. At times

Extremely

This cusp you will often find to be affectionate,

they can be indecisive.

and friendly. They are highly intelligent,

creative,

spiritual,

loving

compassionate and most intuitive; often

devoted and highly sensitive. They love to be on the go because they are curious. The

Libra/Scorpio (October 20-October 25)

labeled offbeat or eccentric. Spending time

Cancer sign also makes them enjoy time at

This is a very sexy combination, also having

with others is a great stress relief for them.

home just as often. They need to be loved or

intellect and determination. They have great

they may become easily depressed.

judgment; there are times they cannot make

Pisces/Aries (March 17-March 23)

up their minds, but once they do … move over.

Great at coming up with new ideas, innovation

Cancer/Leo (July 19-July 25)

and hard work are key values they hold. They

They can be very shy one moment or turn

Scorpio/Sagittarius

push hard to achieve their goals and can be

into a drama queen the next. As they are

(November 19-November 24)

impatient and/or restless at times.

very sensitive and affectionate, it is vital to

Powerful, passionate, and energetic describe

give and receive plenty of love and attention.

this cusp best. They are well liked and often

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ATTORNEYS Worth Knowing The pursuit of justice and equality is the usual order of business with most attorneys, but not all can deliver. Often secured through word of mouth or an online query, landing the right attorney for one’s particular legal dilemma is no easy feat. The ‘Attorneys’ showcased here reign supreme in their specialties and come not only highly recommended, they’ve also proven their purpose for deliberately seeking peace and justice for their clients.

Read their narratives of victory and skill, and you’ll soon find that a brilliant attorney is only a phone call away…

The Avila Law Firm Millions of dollars in serious injury cases and exoneration in criminal

innocent, at which point Avila sued the city’s police department for

cases is what most seek from their attorneys, but few get results.

violating the young man’s civil rights. As a result, a jury awarded $2M

Enter The Avila Law Firm. With trial experience in personal injury,

dollars and Texas Lawyer monthly magazine named Avila “Litigator of

civil rights law and criminal law, attorney Luis Avila demonstrates that

the Week.” Another triumph for Avila was an accident case where an

proven results are what define his law practice. An El Paso native,

undocumented construction worker was successfully awarded $2.5

Avila was raised in both border cities, living in Juárez and crossing

million dollars. And, two years ago Avila obtained the only acquittal in a

the border every day to school in El Paso, and calls his upbringing “la

public corruption case involving several defendants including a former

cultura fronteriza,” or the border culture. At UTEP, he earned a BA in

state representative, a judge, a county district attorney and several

Political Science and, subsequently, graduated from Texas Tech School

lawyers. Today, all of them with the exception of Avila’s client are

of Law in 1987. Today, he’s board certified in personal injury law, and

serving time in a federal prison. Avila’s also shared his passion for the

is licensed and practices in both El Paso and Los Angeles, Calif. He

trade by having taught trial skills to attorneys from all over the nation

attributes his success to his “hard-working, blue-collar” parents, Luis

at the Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. A proud

and Margarita Avila, Juárez natives who strove to give him a good

native, he wants to “inspire Hispanic teens to pursue law,” noting a

education. In the El Paso office, Daniel Alcalá, Office Administrator,

need for increased representation of Hispanic attorneys throughout the

and Morayma Arellano, Legal Assistant, support Avila in a thriving law

country. This hometown native has been referred to as the “People’s

practice that focuses on a few select cases out of the year to obtain

Attorney” and remains on a powerful quest to help those “oppressed.”

the best possible outcome. And, the firm’s boutique approach has a

Undoubtedly, the impressive track record upheld by The Avila Law Firm

proven track record!

speaks volumes to that and for this we salute them!

In 2014, Avila and another lawyer, together, helped set free from

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Stephanie Townsend Allala When you’re looking for an attorney, you want to find one who is

me out of bed every single morning.” As an advocate for the most

not only educated and knowledgeable, but also passionate about

disenfranchised and vulnerable among us, Stephanie Townsend Allala

advocating for clients. For 13 years, Stephanie Townsend Allala has

is the perfect attorney to call when people with disabilities and the

provided service to her community and given hope to people who feel

elderly need assistance.

helpless and burdened by death or disability.

Attorneys Jennifer Coulter and Jessica Kludt joined the team in 2011.

The State of Texas can make it extremely difficult for the elderly

Together, they are the go-to Elder Law team for those accessing public

and people with disabilities to acquire Medicaid or obtain help with

benefits to cover the cost of care in the home, or, when necessary,

their activities of daily living (ADLs). Townsend Allala ensures that

in nursing homes. Other services include Probate, Estate Planning,

her clients receive the attention, care and benefits to which they are

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entitled and works with families who have issues relating to family

Program (MERP), and Guardianships.

disputes, debts, medical bills and shelter. Stephanie Townsend Allala helps them to work together and resolve issues. She educates her

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Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C. With nearly 25 years of law expertise, the attorneys of Flores,

Aside from the legal know-how, each attorney takes the time to

Tawney & Acosta P.C. are a vibrant and diverse blend of legal

genuinely identify with clients who are often underrepresented

advocates who seek justice at the highest level for all. Plaintiff’s

and without the monetary “means to seek justice for themselves

attorneys, Connie J. Flores, James Tawney and Alejandro Acosta

against large corporations and insurance companies.” This

III share one vision for their personal injury and employment

dynamic legal team also provides native, bilingual Spanish-

law practice, and that’s to aggressively work for and on behalf of

speaking services and offers culturally-relevant advocacy that

injured and wrongfully terminated individuals using compassion

“transcends the borders” of the greater El Paso area. Recently

and integrity. With offices in El Paso and Las Cruces, their firm’s

joined by their newest associate, Daisy Chaparro, the team at

emphasis is on cases involving wrongful death and personal

Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C. is growing strong in its pursuit of

injury arising from all types of accidents. Additionally, their firm

“making a difference in a community that, more often than not,

focuses on cases covering employment law issues stemming from

is taken advantage of.” Rest assured, this proven team of trial

wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment.

attorneys is out for justice!

Call (915) 308-1000 (TX) or (575) 222-1000 (NM) for a complimentary consultation.

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Cynthia R. Lopez, P.C. Driven by a passion for both immigration law and entertainment, Cynthia R. Lopez, Attorney at Law, is diversity of forces. Born and raised in the Sun City, Lopez secured her BA in Accounting at Loyola University Chicago before obtaining her JD from De Paul University School of Law in 2010. As with many expats, home is where the heart is. Returning to her native El Paso in 2011, Lopez soon set up shop with a thriving private practice perfect for the complex immigration issues characteristic of our borderplex. With a background in business and law, the savvy attorney knew she wanted to own her own business and now that means two lively ventures.

Specializing

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defense and family-based petitions, Lopez also owns Pele Entertainment, a management and coproduction entertainment company named after the mythological Hawaiian Fire Goddess. The entertainment venture looks to El Paso’s quickly evolving music scene as an outlet for providing local musicians the industry representation they need, and as Lopez asserts, “elevating them to a bigger place.” Current Chair of the Jóvenes Empresarios, a local entrepreneurial networking organization, and one of the founders and Vice-President of the El Paso Legal Queer Bar, a standalone organization that serves as a legal resource for El Paso’s LGBT community, it’s clear that Lopez is ahead of the curve. Looking to heighten our community on a myriad of levels, one thing’s for sure: This is an attorney we’re glad to have home!

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September, 2016

6 Best Legal Movies of All Time

Netflix and Judge? | By: JACQUELINE AGUIRRE |

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adies and gentlemen of the jury, The City Magazine has claimed that they have the best compilation of the greatest movies about lawyers. From films based on best-selling books and true stories to fictional, the final verdict is in: Here’s a short list of some of the best movies that have made it to the big screen over the past decades.

1. To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

2. Erin Brockovich (2000)

3. 12 Angry Men (1957)

A movie set in the era of the Depression;

An unemployed single mother, played by

Twelve jurors in disagreement involving a

one lawyer must defend a black man against

Julia Roberts, becomes a legal assistant and

murder trial, which was initially thought to have

an undeserving sexual assault charge on a

handles a case concerning a California power

been clear, now try to decide if a young man is

white woman.

company that has been accused of polluting

guilty or innocent of murdering his father.

a city’s water supply.

4. The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

5. My Cousin Vinny (1992)

6. Legally Blonde (2001)

A defense attorney, played by Matthew

New York lawyer, Vinny, must try to save

Sorority queen, played by Reese Witherspoon,

McConaughey, works out of his Lincoln

his cousin from facing jail time, with murder

who suddenly dumped by her boyfriend, fights

defending clients. Landing a case of a

charges, despite never having won a case

to win him back by getting into Harvard and

lifetime, he is hired to defend a man accused

before.

becoming a lawyer.

of rape and attempted murder.

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Raise the Bar Let Your Style be the Opening Statement | By: MATTHEW ABRAHAM |

here was a time when there

maintaining a sense of personal style and

was hardly a more conservative institution

individuality. Here are some tips on how to

than the Texas law firm and its members

look sharp and professional, while still adding

reflected this in all manners of dress and

your own personal flair to your wardrobe.

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1. Stick with the basics.

or black suit often paired with a demure tie

When building a wardrobe, invest in quality

and carefully polished dark dress shoes. But

pieces that are timeless and will work well

as the modern workplace has evolved over

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might be what is in fashion this season,

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make sure that whatever you buy is flattering

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Bonkers | By: JACQUELINE AGUIRRE |

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he good ol’ United States of America is most certainly the land of the free in consideration to some of the wacky laws I’ve found. We can assume one of two things: either our forefathers knew how to have fun or too many of them got a bit carried away and surpassed some limits.

The funny thing is, some of these laws are still in effect today. Here are some of the craziest laws (past and present) across our homeland.

In Wyoming, it is illegal to harm or take a fish with a gun.

Now we’ll have to resort to fishing poles.

WA

These guys definitely love their beer. In this state, it is illegal

to destroy anyone’s beer cask, barrel, keg, or bottle.

TX

It is illegal to sell one’s eye. Guess eye patches will never be

in style in Texas (not that we’d want them to be).

RI In Rhode Island it is illegal to intentionally bite off someone’s

arm. If it’s an accident—you’re off the hook!

PA It is illegal for fortune tellers to administer love potions or tell someone where to find buried treasure in this state.

OH No parties with the fish there; it is illegal to get a fish drunk.

OK It is illegal to wrestle a bear. Better find a new wrestling buddy!

NM It is illegal to sing the state anthem if you’re not going to sing it with full effort.

NV In this state, you are not allowed to commute via camel.

NE If a child burps during church, the parents can be arrested.

MO In Montana, it is illegal to honk your horn at the risk of scaring a horse.

MS

Having one illegitimate child is ok, as long as it’s not two.

ME

It is illegal to have your Christmas decorations up past the

14th of January.

KS Owning a gambling device is completely illegal, unless it’s from before 1950.

IA One-armed piano players must, by law, perform for free.

IN It is illegal to catch fish with your bare hands. How am I supposed to catch fish now?!

ID In Idaho, cannibalism is illegal, unless you do it for survival— then it is ok!

HI No magic tricks here, kids’, having a coin in your ear is illegal.

GA It is illegal for chickens to cross the road. Now we definitely know those silly jokes about the chicken crossing the road did not originate in Georgia!

CA If there is a frog-jumping contest in California, you best hope that no frogs die. It is illegal to consume frog legs if they die in said contest.

AK

I guess Arkansas is a bit sensitive about its name because

it is illegal to mispronounce it.

AL

Looks like you’ll have to carry the cone in your hand now

because it is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your backpocket.

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Alanna Garcia

Donor Center Technician at Talecris Why is it important for people

newly renovated and improved San Jacinto Plaza. I love that there is

to donate plasma?

a lot going on in the San Jacinto Plaza, such as live bands all the time

“It is important for people to donate plasma

and there is even a little snack place so you can go take a romantic

because plasma is made up of essential proteins

walk with your significant other and have a great time.”

and antibodies that help sustain the body’s vital functions, thus transforming the plasma

Where do you see El Paso in 5 years?

into medicines that will help people with life-

“I see El Paso in 5 years as a much bigger city, such as Dallas or

threatening diseases have a better life. Besides,

Houston, with a lot more entertainment, diversity and different types

it’s a win-win situation since donors get paid for

of things to do for families and people of all ages, and a whole lot

donating their plasma and helping save a life.”

more advanced where it will bring more and better jobs with a better economy to lots of people.”

What’s the coolest part about your job?

“The coolest part about my job is knowing that a lot of people suffering

If you didn’t have the job you have now,

from different types of diseases are benefitting and having a healthier

what would you like to be doing?

life thanks to people who are donating their plasma.”

“If I wasn’t doing what I’m doing work-wise, I would love to be working at a lab doing cancer research to hopefully find a

What’s your favorite romantic spot in El Paso?

cure for cancer.”

“My new favorite romantic spot in El Paso would have to be the

Allison Barker Bar owner

What made you open a bar?

Your favorite drink?

“After working in and for bars for so many years

“Not being a big drinker, each drink that I come up with for our menu

and knowing that I was best suited working for

become my favorite drinks; they are all my creations and I cannot

myself, one day I just decided that it was time to

choose a favorite.”

take a risk and jump into owning one.”

Where in El Paso do you like to relax?

What’s your biggest

“These past few years El Paso experienced such an explosion of

accomplishment this year?

creativity in local businesses that I really enjoy taking time out and

“At the risk of sounding cliché, becoming a new mother. It has

going to these new, fun places.”

brought me an immeasurable amount of joy and everything else pales in comparison.”

The best thing about fall?

“Honestly, the best thing about fall is the end of summer! It brings an end to the oppressive heat of summer; fall weather is spectacular in EP.”

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A League

of their Own | By: KAYLA MELSON |

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L ike

many

children,

nine-year-old

Joshua loves to play baseball. Every game of the season, he looks forward to seeing his friends, being active outside,

showing off to his cheering parents in the stands, and ending with a celebratory snack from a nearby concession stand.

But, unlike many children, Joshua has Down Syndrome.

“Joshie,” as his parents lovingly call him,

your pity. They don’t want your sorrow. They

than 10,000 people aged 3-78 with disabilities

used to be so shy that he hardly spoke, even

just want you to treat them like you would

such as autism, cerebral palsy, muscular

to them. He had trouble interacting with

your own son or daughter.”

dystrophy, hearing and vision impairments,

anyone at all until four years ago, when he

and various other mental illnesses.

and his family discovered a miracle—Miracle

Olivar and her husband, Raul, were inspired

League, that is.

to start the Miracle League of El Paso after

From illuminated balls to specially designed

watching an episode of HBO’s “Real Sports,”

rubber turf, the organization accommodates

The Miracle League of El Paso is a non-profit

which followed the story of a wheelchair-

everyone. Each player is also assigned

organization that strives to help handicapped

stricken young girl whose dreams of playing

a “buddy;” a volunteer who helps them

people from around the region have fun

baseball became a reality. Hundreds of other

wherever needed. “However we can make

and be social through the game of baseball.

Miracle League teams were located around

that happen, let them play ball,” Olivar said.

Open to all ages, the League welcomes

the country, but not El Paso. So, with the

“Everything’s adaptive to their needs.”

anyone who is unable to play in a traditional,

help of the Junior League, El Paso’s very own

able-bodied team—regardless of whatever

Miracle League was born in March 2005.

disability he or she may have.

The Miracle League’s services don’t stop at baseball, though. Its members also play

The Miracle League currently has 12 teams that

kickball, basketball, soccer, flag football,

“We want them to be included in something

fall under three categories: non-competitive,

golf and even bowling. “We try all sorts of

that they may not usually,” said co-founder

intermediate and competitive. In its 11 years,

sports. Whatever the kids ask for, we try,”

and director Sandie Olivar. “They don’t want

the League has impacted the lives of more

said Olivar.

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The League also helps the players’ parents by giving them the chance to see their children feel happy, comfortable, and, for a game at a time, “normal.” “They don’t see their disabilities,” one parent said emotionally.

“They don’t think—they’re just happy.”

The new fall season begins the first week of September in the “Field of Miracles,” located in East El Paso’s Ponder Park. The public is invited to attend its games on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings. “Just come out and take a look,” co-founder Raul Olivar encouraged. “Once you see it, you’ll know what we’re all about.”

The Miracle League of El Paso operates on the generosity of the community, and is currently seeking donations for the costly repair of the field’s cracked turf. To find out how you can help, visit miracleleagueofelpaso.org.

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e r a s r e t n u o c n e t n “Impor ta he soul l ong bef ore t y b d ” . e r n e h t o plan h c a e e e s s Paulo Coelho e i t he bo d he moment I saw him, I knew I

Most of our relationships are not that deep,

soul relationships are more complex than

loved him. In fact, I knew that I had

even if they may appear to be. We can share

I can intellectually understand. Each soul

loved him for lifetimes. It was that

a lot of history with other human beings and

evolves at different speed, and this time,

feeling—the one that hits us hard in

still not be connected at the deepest level.

we might be on a different trajectory. This

that spot between the second and sixth

We can have lovers with whom we’ve shared

does not make the relationship or connection

passion and profound intimacy and the sense

untrue. It just means that the other is

rib and slightly to the left of the sternum.

of a connection that at least felt as if nothing

bound in their perception by limitations on

This is our heart telling us a truth—the

could be deeper. And then, for one reason

the personality level and cannot register or

recollection that we have been with this

or another, drift apart. Then, if we meet our

be aware of the deeper significance. The

person many times before.

former lover years later, we may have the

discrepancy between our own perception

strange and sometimes disturbing sensation

of things and that of someone else can lead

of there being literally no connection anymore.

to disappointment and even to sorrow if we

I call this a soul relationship, and if we have

do not understand that what exists at the

experienced it, we know. If we haven’t yet, understand that there is a certain spark

Soul relationships are eternal. A significant

soul level has to find its way into physical

that comes with it and a subtle peace. An

sign that we are experiencing a soul

expression in its own way and time. In some

immediate bond of reassurance and stability

relationship is that these are the people

instances, this may not happen nor serve the

will wash over us, one that could only be

we can’t resist—even though we want to.

highest good within a particular lifetime.

attributed to having been with this particular

The bonfire attraction we have for each

soul intimately, for centuries before this one.

other might make us believe we should be

Life unfolds in mysterious ways and in the

together now, but often there is a tragic flaw

end, the connections with others on the level

It took me a long time to jump on the

to this reasoning. The practicalities in this life

of the soul enrich life immeasurably and add

reincarnation bandwagon, a doctrine that has

might not be in our favor.

to the dimension of the physical, as well as the spiritual. These relationships will one day

ancient roots and contemporary relevance, since one in four Americans believes in it.

The truth is, the result of coupling with

become quite natural and commonplace for

But due to personal experiences, now I do

these irresistible souls can be confusing

they represent the progressive unfolding of

too. In fact, I believe we have each lived

and painful. Possibly with a temptation so

the beauty and promise of our capacity as

dozens of times before this one and will live

electric, we use the motivation of “should”

spiritual beings to live a sacred life.

dozens more after. I also hold fast to the

a little too strongly. We believe meeting

faith that on each occasion we incarnate, we

someone with whom it feels we have

do so with similar souls. We choose to be

known forever “should” work. But, timing is

surrounded by people we will recognize, so

everything. Just because we were together

that in this lifetime we will not feel so alone.

in a previous life does not mean we can be together in this one. This reminds me that

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September, 2016

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definitely has a vibe to it. People that

18, Bustillos sought out happiness in the art of performing and story

say it’s laid-back are just lazy. There’s

telling. “I like playing strong women and roles where the character

an anxious energy in LA; people are

has integrity. That’s the number one quality in people.” For her, it’s not

hustling.” These are the words that

about booking as many jobs as possible. It’s about finding the right

actress, Anahi Bustillos, tells me on

role to play – the story has to be one that sends out a good message.

our phone call. Born in El Paso, the

She tells me about a script she got for a role in a movie and how she

actress left “heartbroken” when she was 10 years old, with thoughts

had to turn it down after reading how poorly the women in the film

of eventually moving back. But with her talents, drive and burning

were being portrayed. That’s the kind of integrity Bustillos has for the

desire to share stories with the world, it doesn’t look like the move

craft that she is in.

back will be anytime soon. The young actress excitedly celebrated her 15th anniversary of living in Los Angeles just recently.

Not only has she acted in television and movies, but Bustillos has also done commercials and theatre. She has also had extensive training

“When you’re performing, you enter this space in your brain. You’re

from different acting classes such as Cold Reading with Brian Reise

fully involved in another story,” Bustillos tells me. Since she was

and Comedy Intensive with Leslie Kahn.

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STRONGER

TOMORROW Her theatre resume includes playing Margot in “The Diary of Anne Frank,” portraying Laurey Williams in “Green Grow” the Lilacs and ruling as the King of France in “King Lear.”

For those of us that grew up (or had kids that grew up) watching great 90’s television shows, you should remember the show, “Boy Meets World” (and the great love story of Corey and Topanga). Almost a decade later, Disney decided to create a spinoff show called, “Girl Meets World.” Corey and Topanga now have a daughter, Riley, who the show revolves around.

In Season 3 Episode 4, which aired on June 17, Anahi Bustillos plays Riley’s Spanish teacher. “[She was] a strong role model,” Bustillos says of why she liked playing the character.

Bustillos, who grew up watching “Boy Meets World,” said working with Ben Savage (Corey Matthews) was great. “I definitely told him and Topanga that I watched their show.” Going through rehearsal in front of the 30 people that were part of the network, Bustillos found that she had the confidence to be there and perform. The show, which is taped in front of a live audience, was rehearsed and performed in one week’s time. It’s hard work. She reassures me that there is fun in between, but the hours are long.

Bustillos has also been a guest star on “CSI Miami,” “Medium” and “Up All Night.” She has been a co-star on ABC Family’s “Greek” and Showtime’s hit TV show, “Shameless.” If you watch her in “Girl Meets World” and then switch to her more dramatic TV shows, you can see that the actress can play many faces and emotions.

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Her aspirations in her career are limitless. There is not just one “dream” actor to work with.

“I am open and would be so grateful to work with anyone where the respect is equal on both sides and when together, we create art to which everyone feels alive and on fire,” she responds. She also adds, “I’ve always wanted to work with Edward James Olmos. The musical “Zoot Suit” from 1981 sold me on this man’s talent. Directors who I was quite caught www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Also, Ana Lily Amirpour for “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night.” Everything about that film is captivating.”

Apart from being able to tell a story, Bustillos finds that one of the most rewarding parts of her job is getting to meet people. “I hate small talk,” she tells me. Her job allows her to meet other people involved in the craft and have real and open conversations. To unwind from the chaotic world of LA and acting, she travels – sometimes alone – in order to unwind and get back to a calm mindset. As a creative person, she also uses other outlets of creativity, like dance and music, to express herself and calm down post hustling after acting jobs.

We will see more of Anahi Bustillos in the future and El Paso can proudly say that another talented person was born here and reached their potential. “At the heart of it all, I really want to tell stories,” Bustillos sincerely says. El Paso will be excited to hear those stories. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Casual C asual Fridays, an all too-common term that doesn’t have to

be (but often is) synonymous with boring. “Casual Fridays”

is a Western term that was created to give the professionals a break from

traditional—and conservative—suits. The cultural act was picked up all over the world as a trend, but the act of designating a single day to

dress down is now all but obsolete in most work environments.

In these times, when more and more jobs are cropping up in the creative,

tech, media, and other industries where conservative dress is not de rigueur, trends like sneakers, bombers, torn sweatshirts aren’t entirely out

of place in the office. I have embraced being comfy cool, whereas at one point, I never even wore flats because of my insecurity over being short.

Now, I live in them!

Rule of thumb: Casual does not have to be boring or basic. Casual can be

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comfort at its chicest, just embrace the look and rock it with confidence.

Here are the top three trends you need in order to master Casual Fridays (or Mondays, or Tuesdays, or…)

Superga/Kaanas sneakers

The “Italian Converse” not only retails under $100 but

comes in all colors, patters and prints so you can officially be

matchy and comfy on a budget. If you’re looking for something

a little edgier, our go-to shoe is the handmade Colombian brand,

Kaanas. Affordable leather kicks for everyday wear.

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Bomber Jackets

| By: GESUINA LEGASPY |

I first spied this trend at the Yeezy show a few

seasons ago and this is a look with some serious

staying power. Whether it’s satin or embroidered, the best

thing about the bomber is its day-to-night kind of feel. You can pair

it casually or you can dress it up—perfect for an after work happy hour.

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Sweats (Yes, Sweats!)

“Athleisure” is where comfort meets casual at it’s finest. A good sweatshirt is a must for the fall, and you can pair yours with a leather legging, a skirt, or of course, denim. There is no right or wrong to rock this look, and it’s so comfortable

and versatile that this is a trend I hope will stick

around for a while!

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Revamp your weekday wardrobe with outfits that will take you from 9 A.M. past 5 P.M. We’ve

taken inspiration from some of the latest

trends for early fall—a jewel-tone palette, metallic accents, mixed textures, and color blocking—to give you a guide for dayto-night dressing. Look professional and polished, whether it be for a day of deskwork, an important meeting, or leaving straight from the office to meet friends for dinner.

We’ll take you throughout a day in the working gal’s life with snapshots of when

we would wear these styles, all of which are available at local boutiques.

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Show Them Who’s Boss: With a color-blocked blazer and a large structured bag, all eyes will be on you during an ultra-professional presentation.

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5 O’clock Somewhere: Swap your button down for a crop top to instantly go from day-to-night.

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What you can do to

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| By: : MATTHEW ABRAHAM |

Look Your Best s the workplace gets more and more

with problems such as adult acne or

competitive, even men are looking

rosacea. Dermatologists can also answer

for ways to appear younger and

your questions and concerns about such

more attractive in order to have

procedures as Botox and dermal fillers, which

an edge over their competition.

can literally take years off your appearance in

Men accounted for a significant

mere minutes at the doctor’s office. Lasers

portion of the 6.7 million Botox

and peels can also be an effective option

procedures performed in 2015,

for males looking to battle the fine lines and

and plastic surgeons and skin

discoloration that can come with aging skin,

care companies are taking

and should only be performed by trained and

a sunscreen or alternatively use a separate

licensed skin care professionals.

sunscreen product that will protect your

note and marketing more and more towards

skin from sun damage, which is the leading

2. Keep it simple: cleanse, moisturize and protect.

contributor and cause of premature skin

When considering the variety of options in the when looking online for key products to use,

3. Steal your wife’s night cream.

it’s best to keep your routine simple. You want

While most cutting-edge skincare companies

to start with an effective cleanser to clean your

such as Rodan + Fields, Arbonne, and even

skin of all impurities without stripping your skin

Mary Kay, market and sell their products

of all of its natural oils and moisture which

mostly to women, skin is skin. Almost all of the

can lead to dryness and premature aging.

new, highly sought-after products containing

1. Get a professional opinion.

Next, you want to consider a moisturizer or

cutting-edge peptides and retanoids, which are

serum containing such key ingredients as

amazing at battling aging skin, can be just as

hyaluronic acid, which can hold over 1,000

effective for men as they can be for the women.

It’s always a good idea to seek the advice

times its weight in water and can help skin

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Satin

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We’ve seen satin around for a while in

The 90s was an important decade for fashion,

Socks and sandals were the combo that

jackets, dresses and tops. This month is the

and we’ve seen today’s clothes heavily

dad wore to embarrass you. The white

perfect excuse to bring out the soft and silky

influenced by this era. Chokers, crop tops,

socks with the chunky sandals were never

satin and strut it around town. You can go for

even the “mom jeans” are back. You can

a good combo … until now! The fall preview

a full slip-on dress for a sexy date, or go more

always take the trends very literal or you can

runways were full of this trend and girls

casual with a cool satin bomber jacket. The

put a more modern spin to them. Recycling

have even been sporting heels with cute

ease of this fabric makes it perfect because

clothes and inspiration is always fun!

lacey socks. This combo, although unusual,

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Stressed about the distressed We all enjoyed wearing distressed jeans when summer was in full effect, but the closer we get to the cooler months, wearing them seems kind of pointless. Who wants to have huge holes in their pants when the temperature starts to drop?

Not to mention, they can get extremely overpriced! “Here, buy these homeless-looking pants for $100!” No thanks.

Logo overload We can’t help it if brands overwhelm their products with logos (ex: Michael Kors bags) but having a logo across your chest sometimes comes across as tacky. Parading your expensive brand is not cute. Save your answer if someone asks you about that shirt, instead of displaying as many brands as you can like a cheap window display.

Ill fitting How many times have you bought something that’s too large thinking “I can make it fit”? Or something that is a little smaller because “I’m going to lose weight”? Although the motivation and the intentions might be good, we can no longer be wearing ill-fitting clothing that makes us look disproportionate or bigger than we really are. Avoid looking like a circus tent, or like a badly wrapped tamale and stick to your measurements. (Tip: It is also good to know your exact measurements when you buy online, so you can avoid buying something that doesn’t fit.) www.thecitymagazineelp.com

At Different Ages

| By: JANNET BUSTILLOS |

September, 2016

LOVE In your 20s What women want: • A nice body and sporting a six pack is a plus. Can we say Channing Tatum lookalikes are always welcome (wink, wink)?

• The living arrangements aren’t necessarily deal breakers for 20-something-year-olds. Roommates are the norm and having “after parties” at their place is always fun.

• Income is not a big deal, since most 20-something-year-olds are still students; splitting the tab is no biggie.

• Definitely not in a hurry to settle down—taking the relationship day-by-day is the common way of living.

What men want: • Not particularly looking for anything long lasting. Finding that hot girl you can party with is what it’s all about.

• Physical appearance is highly important to men most of the time, but especially in your 20s.

• Finances are not an issue for men, since most twenty-something year-olds are struggling to make ends meet. For men in their 20s, it’s about having some companionship with a fun, good-looking gal.

What is love? Is it something you taste, feel, or see? Does it vary from person to person?

Does the way you love someone change with age? The question is ... does love differ with age? As we grow older and wiser our dating standards tend to change.

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LOVE In your 40s What women want: • You are in the market to find a man, no longer a “bro” (unless you’re a cougar, then this doesn’t relate to you).

• The “bad boy” is no longer acceptable; It is all about finding a man who is a gentleman and will love and respect you.

• Since most people have children by now, finding a man who is a great father (even if it’s not your children) is a good quality in a man.

• A man with a career is highly important. You don’t want to have the need to be struggling with someone who is indecisive.

• The Silver Foxes (salt and pepper hair) and some laugh lines is what makes a man have some character and stand out.

• Although commitment is still important, marriage is no longer a hot topic. If it happens, it happens. I have a friend who is in her 40s and had a horrible divorce years ago. She says she no longer thrives on the idea of marriage, but does want a partner/

LOVE In your 30s

companion. Hey! Look at Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, 30 years

together and never married.

What women want:

What men want:

• Finding a man with stability is important to a woman in her 30s.

• Although men are still eager to roll in the hay at times, they are

• Someone who lives on their own is always nice. No more futons

now looking for more substance. They are looking for a woman

and roommates, but a king-size bed with clean sheets is a must.

who can nurture them.

• Staying in on a Saturday night, rather than partying

• Most single men in their 40s are successful but may be lonely.

is more acceptable.

They are looking for someone they can make memories with.

• Finding someone with a steady job is imperative for the

• Since men in their 40s are already set in their ways, most men

30-something-year-old woman. Ambition is a very

are looking for someone that is more understanding and does not

attractive quality that we look for in a man.

want to change them.

• Looks aren’t necessarily a must, but intellectuality is

• They are more interested in the character of the person, rather

always a plus.

than the package it comes in. Someone who can be as giving

• We are looking for someone who is wiling to commit

as she is taking.

and potentially want to start a family one day—making future

• Compatibility and comfort level is key for a man in his 40s

plans with the one has never been more exciting.

(as long as he isn’t the type to be going through a mid-life crisis looking for a younger woman, this applies).

What men want: • Men are also looking for some stability in a woman. The game playing and dramatic antics are no longer cool. A stable/sane woman is a lot sexier for men in their 30s.

• Although men are visual creatures by nature, looks aren’t necessarily the determining factor for a man in his 30s.

Ambition and intelligence can be more attractive than a Barbie doll-looking-girl.

• For a man in his 30s, it is all about finding the right girl who can fill certain roles like becoming a good wife and mother—ultimately someone they see as a good enough candidate to put a ring on their finger.

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Kaedama

You’re Going to Want

a Second Helping

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| By: DENISE NELSON-PRIETO photography by: TOMMIE MORELOS | hen you think of Ramen noodles, images of late nights cramming for college finals, or being able to only afford the instant comfort food with highly questionable nutrition (think sodium overdose), may crop

up. Gabriel Valencia and Andres Romero, owners of Kaedama Food

Bus, are here to revamp that image with a fresh take on an old standby.

Valencia explains how the idea was accomplished:

“The idea [to open up the food bus] kind of came to me and my partner at the same time. The idea was actually incepted on Halloween of last year. We were just hanging out together and he [Romero] had just bought the VW bus that’s now our food bus.

We’d seen a few pictures online of buses nationwide that had been converted into food buses. We decided it could be a thing for us and we made it happen.”

Kaedama, which is Japanese for “a second helping of noodles” can be found parked outside Monarch and DeadBeach several nights a week. The menu consists of four different Ramen noodle bowls. Each bowl is made with simple ingredients; however, this simplicity belies the elegant, complex flavors of the different broths, which infuse each dish with a savory and unique flavor.

“Our best selling [bowl] is the Tonkotsu; it’s the most traditional Japanese Ramen we have on our menu,” Valencia said. “If you go to a Ramen house in Japan, you’re more than likely going to have a bowl of Tonkotsu, which is pork broth Ramen.”

Another favorite is the El Ramon, a nod to the ever-popular traditional Mexican soup, posole. Valencia and Romero have transformed the dish by replacing the hominy with noodles.

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The pair strives to keep their operation

burner. Romero has worked in the restaurant

as traditional as possible and adhere to a

business for the last few years and Valencia

strict regiment when creating their culinary

went to culinary school in Austin. The two

masterpieces. For the noodles, they transform

worked together at Sabertooth Food Co.

regular pasta into Ramen through a relatively

“We had already been experimenting with

simple process in order to elevate the pH level.

Ramen when we worked at Sabertooth together,” Romero said. “From the moment

“We turn regular noodles into alkaline

we decided to do a food truck, we talked

noodles, which is what Ramen noodles are,”

about the menu non-stop and researched it

Valencia said.

constantly. El Paso really needed it because before us, there wasn’t a place here to get

For both Romero and Valencia, the culinary

authentic Ramen.”

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September, 2016 When the two first started Kaedama, the menu consisted of mostly Ramen-based soup dishes. They then decided to add some lighter fare for more variety. The addition of a burrito and a sandwich added a new dimension to the original offerings.

“At first it was going to be just Ramen, but because of the summer and how people might not just want soup, we started adding other things like the sushi burrito and the Banh Mi sandwich,” Romero said.

The sushi burrito is simply a huge sushi roll, generously stuffed with sushi rice, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, cream cheese, avocado, spicy mayo and the choice of tofu or crab.

The Banh Mi, which is somewhat of a departure from Kaedama’s Japanese theme, is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich served on a roll and filled with an Asian slaw that consists of carrots, cabbage, pickled daikon [Asian radish], sesame oil, spices and your choice of tofu, crab, or pork belly.

Romero

and

Valencia

stressed

the

importance of offering vegetarian and vegan options, and said everything on the menu, with the exception of the Tonkotsu Ramen, can be made veggie-friendly.

The two are planning another food bus venture that they hope will come to fruition within the next year. As for now, they’re content serving up bowls of their one-of-akind creations with an El Paso-flavored twist.

Check out Kaedama and get your umami on!

You can find Kaedama every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday outside of Monarch, 204 E Rio Grande, starting at 9 PM, and every Friday starting at 6 PM at DeadBeach Brewery, located at 406 Durango St. www.facebook.com/KaedamaBus

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Etiquette

September, 2016

At The Supermarket | By: JOANN WARDY |

If accompanied by a child, do not allow him

After unloading your groceries into your

to run around. Keep him in the cart or by

car, make sure to return your shopping

your side. Do not allow him to take items

cart to its designated area. This will allow

off the shelves or to open packages until

other customers to get in and out of

they are paid for.

the parking spaces easily and will avoid possible damage to other cars. It is also

If you find a fallen item in the aisle, pick it

a consideration for the employee that

up and put it back. This will make it easier

collects the carts.

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If there is a shopper behind you at the

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Artist Spotlight

September, 2016

The Illustration of

Good Vibes | By: JACQUELINE AGUIRRE |

The energy of an artist is fascinating. As soon as one enters the room, the energy is altered from calm and collected to a freer, more eccentric vibe. Something about the unrelenting coolness of an artist’s vibe is infectious and invigorating.

Christin Apodaca, 26, is an artist from El Paso who exudes an exhilarating energy. She maintains her cool composure as she sits in the leather armchair across from me. She has a relaxed look, wearing a blue-and-white baseball tee, sand-toned shorts, and caramel-colored moccasins. Her hair is pulled up into a large bun to complete the look.

Christin tells me she realized her talent in high school: “That was when I really realized that

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September, 2016 She questioned how someone she hadn’t known well enough could have so much faith in her and her work when she herself couldn’t comprehend it; that was the night she changed.

Her first opportunity came the same day as David Bowie’s death.

Convinced by the perfect opportunity to get her artwork recognized, her first paste was at the Monticello TI:ME building at Mother of Pearl. Chris proudly displayed her first sticker of Bowie himself- a pinkish tone in his face, with deeper pink tones to note the shadows, and the iconic red and blue lightning bolt running across his face.

I got something,” she says. She states she never had to try as hard as anyone else to be good at her talent.

After high school, she attended UTEP and UNM in Albuquerque, studying studio art in both schools. It wasn’t until after she graduated and returned home that things began to come together for her artwork.

“I needed to get back into the creative time and place,” she states.

Christin returned to Creative Kids, a non-profit educational community-based art agency. She volunteered in exchange for supplies to satisfy her artistic needs. After a couple of months, she was asked to become an employee. Two years later, she gleefully continues her career.

Although she enjoys her job, she admits her personal work has suffered.

“I would just put it back into work.” It would always be something that she could show the kids. “Less personal work and more about work,” she says.

A New Year’s resolution was how she decided to make herself known as an artist.

“In 2016, so many people are going to know what my art looks like, know what my face looks like, who I am, what I make, why I make stuff,” she says with elation.

Behind her newly found determination stood a good friend of hers that she met this year upon her return from New York.

Taking in the street art scene with photos of her work, and the exposure of Instagram, she connected with this new friend.

“He really believed in the things I was making,” she says. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Her style is minimalist contoured illustration,

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and it is riveting. “Mostly portraits of random

other artists on some pieces. They allow

people,” is what she explains about the design

themselves to be weaved in together as one

of some of her work. Examining her mural at

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“I just feel like there’s always some sort of

Christin, who has succeeded in her business

disconnection with myself.” Chris entails

venture as an artist, seems to be growing in

that, at times, she feels as though the work

popularity. Her art is displayed at Dead Beach

she attempts to accomplish is hindered by a

Brewery, Hotel Indigo, JVB, and TradeCraft.

disrupted energy. Adding that even with great

Her larger murals are displayed at Dream

energy, there’s always a disconnection of some

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sort happening within her. She accepts it and even incorporates that struggle into her art.

The reinvention of herself all began as a New Year’s resolution. While she knew that she

“I’ve always come from a place of positive

had a talent for art since she was a child,

relationships,” she says with gratitude in her

2016 was the year she decided she was

tone and in her smile. The good energy from

going to see and believe in herself, just like

her interactions is what she uses to make

the many people that already believed in her.

something new every day.

With her determined energy, she will take

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Make a wish

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celebrated her 14th birthday on June 25.

my birthday or anything; I just wanted to

Those planning the event wanted to surprise

come out to support Make-A-Wish and

Katherine right as she walked through the door.

thank everyone involved.”

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Nutrition. “And it was put together pretty

“I knew very little but it was probably a good

quickly; I threw the idea out to a couple

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people to help me and we all worked round-

tell Katherine,” Lloyd explained. “Katherine

the-clock to do it.”

is a real sweet, special kid and I am so glad we were put in contact with Make-A-Wish;

Those participating in the workout donated

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a minimum of $5 to Make-A-Wish; all

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September, 2016 Katherine received DVDs, One Direction CDs, and snacks in preparation for her trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida the next day.

“I’m most excited to spend time with my family in a different setting,” said Katherine.

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workout,

everyone

gathered

around to sing Happy Birthday and watched Katherine blow out candles.

Charles de Wetter, Chair of the El Paso Regional Council, has witnessed the way Make-A-Wish changes children’s lives for the better.

“Since I first became involved with Make-AWish six years ago, it has been one of the most rewarding things I have done. To spend time with families and children who are suffering and to be able to give them hope, purpose and something to hold onto is such a great blessing.”

Workout for Wishes raised more than $600 for the foundation.

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| By: LIZZIE MARTINEZ |

usting Fitness Myths

September, 2016

As the fitness industry gains popularity in American culture, more research is being done to debunk those fitness myths we have all heard in the past. Here’s the top five fitness myths busted!

Myth 1

You can’t burn fat and build muscle at the same time.

While these two processes are different, they can actually be done at the same time with the proper diet and exercise routine.

Research has proven that people who are on a low-calorie, highprotein diet and perform an intense weight lifting program lose body fat while gaining muscle. When weight lifting, you are tearing apart muscle fibers that afterward need to recover. Since your body needs to work hard to recover for up to 24 hours after a weighttraining workout, you are burning fat as well!

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Myth 2

It doesn’t matter what you eat, as long as you restrict the calories.

The saying is true that you are what you eat! Sure you can lose some weight from decreasing your calories, but you won’t look as good aesthetically. High protein, low carb, moderate fat diets are the best way to lose weight and to look hard and tight. A low calorie diet will only make you look “skinny fat,” not lean and toned.

Myth 3

Lifting weights will make women bulky.

Not true! Women naturally have less muscle tissue in their bodies, and produce a lower amount of testosterone than men, so even if you’re a girl lifting heavy weights, you will not turn into a female Thor. You will, however, gain a tight and toned physique! The only way some of these women you may see on social media or in magazines that have huge muscles, have this size, is through taking supplements like steroids.

Myth 4

Kids can’t weight train because it will stunt their growth, and it’s pointless anyway because they don’t put on muscle.

Recent studies have de-bunked both of those myths. Studies now show that after puberty is the perfect time to have your child start weight training because it doesn’t stunt their growth, but instead it helps with their coordination and strengthening the connection between their nervous system and muscles.

But, to be safe, it is best for a child to start with a personal trainer so that someone is teaching and watching to make sure they have good form.

Myth 5

It’s good to do meal replacements with protein shakes or protein bars.

Nope. Real food is always best. Nutritionally speaking, shakes and bars never measure up to the nutritional value of real whole food. They tend to contain large amounts of refined sugars, artificial ingredients and fall short of the calcium or fiber that whole foods contain. Not to call out any companies, but there are some companies out there that claim to provide weight-management through meal replacement shakes.

The truth is, by choosing a “short-cut” you are never going to really force yourself to make healthy choices or exercise regularly, so it’s not

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InvestmentS | By: FELIPA SOLIS |

he El Paso Pro-Musica Season,

This year also celebrates the second year

award-winning, Ying String Quartet. The

“Sound Investments,” is designed

of the Master Class Program with UTEP’s

Quartet is releasing their newest CD, “Re-

to not only bring the finest musical

Department of Music. Artists performing at

Imagined; Schumann and Beethoven, with

artists in the world to the region, but to

each concert will perform master classes for

Zuill Bailey, and their performances in El

“invest” in the future with outstanding

students within the department. Zuill Bailey

Paso and Las Cruces will celebrate their

is also a Professor of Cello at UTEP.

new recording. The quartet will also make a

education programs, collaborations

special appearance in Carrizozo, New Mexico

and community engagement. This season features renowned Grammy award-winning

The main season officially kicks off on

artists, El Paso favorites, and Zuill Bailey.

September 30-October 3 with the Grammy

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on October 3 for “Carrizozo Music.”

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presentations each Thursday at noon

collaborate with Johns Hopkins University

presented by the El Paso Museum of

and the Peabody School of Music for the

Art and Sponsored by United Bank of

Young Artist Development Series. This year,

El Paso Del Norte. All of the artists will

following an audition in Baltimore, Artistic

present “informances,” in preparation for

Director Zuill Bailey selected “Marquee

the weekend concerts. A special Piano

Brass,” an outstanding group of dynamic

Duo will also be presented featuring

horn players, who will work with area schools

legendary pianist Jerome Rosenthal and

and showcase their talents in community

his renowned student, Michael Brown, for

engagement in a special residency from

a “four hand piano” event.

El

Paso

Pro-Musica

will

once

November 8-12. The residency will include El Paso Pro-Musica and the El Paso

concerts in El Paso and Las Cruces.

Symphony Orchestra for the 11th year will

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The El Paso Pro-Musica Chamber Music

present the January collaboration concert,

Festival is set for January 6-28, 2017

featuring Grammy award-winning guitarist

with incredible concerts, free events,

Jason Vieaux, performing Joaquin Rodrigo’s

collaborations and the all-new “Twilight

immortal “Concierto De Aranjuez,” with the

Tours.” The “Complete Beethoven Trios,”

El Paso Symphony Orchestra, conductor

will be performed with Kurt Nikannen,

Bohuslav Rattay. The award-winning guitarist

violin; Scott Rawls, viola; and Zuill Bailey,

will also showcase his solo technique in

cello.

Festival

concerts in El Paso and Las Cruces. The

will continue it’s “Bach’s Lunch:” free

festival will conclude with concerts featuring

The

Chamber

Music

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newly commissioned compositions for El

Perlman. The interactive presentation will

is one of only two living cellists featured in

Paso Pro-Musica featuring Zuill Bailey.

include poignant stories, incredible visuals

the Gramophone Hall of Fame. His concert is

and amazing music.

set for April 24th. He has recently teamed up with violinist Joshua Bell for a new CD, “For

The main season continues with concerts

the Love of Brahms,” to be released this Fall.

on February 18 and 19 in Las Cruces and

Paul Jacobs, the only organist to win a

El Paso featuring Navah Perlman, pianist, in

Grammy will perform in El Paso, on March

a “Musical Memoir,” reflecting her journey

18th. The season will end with one of the

For Season Ticket Packets and Information,

as the daughter of famed violinist Itzhak

world’s great cellists, Steven Isserlis, who

go to www. eppm.org or call 915-833-9400.

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Look – we get it. Traveling is expensive and if you’re not the spontaneous type, the planning can become time consuming and feel like work itself. There are so many details that come along with traveling: What hotel will you stay at? What site will give you the best airfare? What restaurants should you eat at?

Traveling should be fun and I have taken the liberty of finding the best sites to help make planning for your next trip a little bit easier.

You want to feel like you’re traveling with the ease of a Victoria Secret model – not like a scatterbrained newbie.

Skyscanner.com This super easy website does exactly what the name implies. It scans the “sky” for the cheapest airfare – and it also has the option to alert you when prices increase or decrease. You still have the option to fly with your preferred airline, but you could be getting it at a cheaper rate. This makes flying in the near future a lot cheaper without you having to check a million sites every day.

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Hiskipper.com It is an absolute headache to find hotels for a big group, whether the group is for a wedding, family reunion, or for a business trip. Now it doesn’t have to be (thank goodness). In just three steps, this website is able to find the number of rooms you need for the type of event you need it for. It also gives the option to pay for them all or reserve them so that your other guests can book one. Go ahead and start planning your business trip!

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Liligo.com This is better for the spontaneous adventurer out there. This site helps you find cheap airline tickets but it’s not annoying like Expedia or Travelocity. It also has this amazing feature called “Where to go?” where you can enter your destination city, month of travel and the type of weather you want to be in and it will tell you when tickets are the cheapest. This is better for people with flexible travel dates and extremely worth looking into for your next trip!

Turo.com This is the Airbnb of car rentals. You really can rent anything nowadays. Sometimes traveling requires driving, and while you don’t want to put miles on your own car, you also don’t want to spend a lot on car rentals. With Turo, you can rent someone’s car (don’t worry, they go through a checklist) once you get to your destination for up to 30% less than a rental car service.

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Gogobot.com Weird name, great site. You’ll want to bookmark this one. If it’s my first time going to a city, I always ask a friend who’s been there for restaurant and site recommendations. Consider this site as your go-to travel expert. Enter the location you’re headed off to and it will tell you the best places to eat and go see. Don’t worry- it’s not all tourist-y things.

Thousands of travelers submit their reviews and recommendations and create forums for like-minded travelers to discuss different topics (i.e. historical sites to see, dessert places to try, music venues to go to). Have you bookmarked it, yet?

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RoadsideAmerica.com For the fans of everything weird, this site lists all of the quirky stops you can see in the grand U.S of A. Take a road trip to see the Cathedral of Junk in Austin, see where the Crayola Factory is, the Clinton Wedding House, Bonnie and Clyde’s Death Car and more. Step outside your regular vacation and let your curious mind wander.

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Breakfast for Dinner! | By: ELAINE GORDON |

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s September officially brings summer to a close, “Breakfast for Dinner” is a pleasant change for evening cuisine.

This hectic time of changing seasons, back-to-school activities and transitions from our lazy summer days of outdoor activities to a more structured environment in the months to come, seems to be a welcomed stranger in our days that lie ahead.

The entrees that were chosen for this special time of year not only remind us of the simplicity we need to be mindful of, but also of the comfort of good old-fashioned country food that brings heartwarming memories and a feeling that fall is approaching. With

its quieting cycle of life that causes us to focus inward and reflect on all the richness that friends, family and good homemade cooking

has to offer us, the fall season is a time where great changes take place. Let us enjoy this last bit of sunny weather and look forward to

that magnificent time of year where explosive colors and wondrous landscapes are portrayed on our spectacular canvas of life.

Bon Appétit!

Sweet and Russett Potato Onion Chile Pa Fritas Serves: 6-8

Ingredients: 1 large organic sweet potato 1 large organic yam 2 large organic russet potatoes 10 button mushrooms 1 large organic sweet onion 1 heirloom tomato 1 small can organic hatch chopped green chili Sea salt to taste Black cracked pepper to taste Directions: Scrub all the potatoes and then poke tiny holes. Bake at 350 degrees, until they are medium done (about 45 minutes). Remove from the oven, peel the skin off and chop the potatoes into 1-inch squares. Place in a large bowl and set aside.

Wash the mushrooms and slice into 1-inch pieces and place into the same bowl as the potatoes.

Cut the tomatoes up into small pieces along with the onion and place them into the large bowl. Season all the vegetables with salt and pepper to your liking and place all the contents of the bowl into a large skillet with a small amount of Irish butter and begin to sauté until the potatoes and other vegetable are at a semi-soft consistency. Place the sautéed potato mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and just warm in the oven until you are ready to serve.

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Wild Caught Infused Salmon Scrambled Eggs with melted Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Tortillas Serves: 6-8 Ingredients:

Using another skillet, put some Kerrygold Irish Butter into the pan, pour

1 dozen organic, cage-free eggs

your egg mixture in after the butter has melted to coat the bottom of

1/4 cup organic heavy whipping cream

the skillet, then on a medium setting, continue to stir the scrambled

3 oz. or 1/2 package of organic vegan jalapeño cheddar cheese, or any

eggs until all the eggs are cooked and fluffy. Don’t overcook the eggs,

organic cheese

as it can easily happen if you are not continually stirring your mixture.

Sea salt and black cracked pepper to taste 1/2 can (small) mild/hot Hatch whole green chiles

After the eggs are cooked, transfer to an oven-safe baking dish and

1 package organic apple & wildflower honey chicken sausage

sprinkle some chopped green onions on top of the eggs for a garnish.

1 package organic Two-Tias tortillas

Then place the eggs in the oven, covered, just to warm.

1-7.5 oz. can of Crown Prince pink salmon 1 teaspoon of dried dill seasoning

Now toast all the bread and butter lightly with Kerrygold Irish butter.

2-4 oz. of Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter

Use fresh organic jam, any flavor if you prefer, as an additional option.

6-8 slices of toasted Organic Food for Life, sprouted grain cinnamon

Place in the oven for warming as well.

raisin toast Pedersons organic hickory smoked bacon

Also, heat up or lightly sauté “Two Tias” organic tortillas, or any

Green onions (chopped)

tortillas that are free from preservatives and place in a warming dish or cover and place in your oven to warm.

Directions: In a large bowl, add one dozen organic raw eggs, organic cream,

For a different option instead of the salmon, you can use organic

jalapeño cheddar cheese (or any organic cheese you prefer), dried

“True Story” thick cut oven roasted chicken breast instead of the wild

dill, salmon, salt, pepper, Hatch chiles, and green onions. Mix the egg

caught salmon as an alternative variation. Just use in place of the

mixture until all ingredients are blended, then set aside.

salmon and continue as directed.

In a large skillet, add bacon, sauté until browned and set inside your

Now remove all your warm foods from the oven and serve the eggs,

oven, covered, to warm the bacon on the lowest setting.

toast, tortillas, bacon and chicken sausage with a complimentary fruit bowl of your choice (bananas, mangos, papaya, pineapple, mixed

Using the same skillet (you may want to drain off some of the bacon

berries or whatever fruit medley you prefer). And enjoy!

grease), add your organic apple and wild honey chicken sausage and sauté until lightly brown. Place in the oven for warming as well.

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APPLE CRISP “TASTE’S LIKE APPLE PIE!” Rim a martini glass with cinnamon and sugar. In a shaker, combine: • 1 oz Crown RoyalTM Regal Apple • 1/2 oz Fireball • 1/2 oz Butter Scotch • 3 oz Cranberry • Splash of Sprite • Shake with ice and strain over glass. Garnish with an apple slice. Enjoy!

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Be Prepared to Retire in a Volatile Market | By: BOBBY BLANCO |

In an ideal world, your retirement would be timed perfectly. You would be ready to leave the workforce, your debt would be paid off, and your nest egg would be large enough to provide a comfortable retirement--with some left over to leave a legacy for your heirs.

Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world, and events can take you by surprise. In a survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 44% of current retirees said they retired when they had planned; 46% retired earlier, many for reasons beyond their control.1 But even if you retire on schedule and have other pieces of the retirement puzzle in place, you cannot predict the stock market. What if you retire during a market downturn?

Sequencing risk

Mid-term (3 to 10 years in the future)

The risk of experiencing poor investment performance at the

Mostly fixed-income securities that may have moderate growth

wrong time is called sequencing risk or sequence of returns risk.

potential with low or moderate volatility. You might also have some

All investments are subject to market fluctuation, risk, and loss of

equities and alternative investments in this bucket.

principal--and you can expect the market to rise and fall throughout your retirement. However, market losses on the front end of your retirement could have an outsized effect on the income you might

Long-term (more than 10 years in the future) Primarily growth-oriented investments such as stocks that might be

receive from your portfolio.

more volatile but have higher growth potential over the long term.

If the market drops sharply before your planned retirement date,

Consider using certain tax deferred and tax favored strategies to help

you may have to decide between retiring with a smaller portfolio or

mitigate the effect of taxes on your distributions.

working longer to rebuild your assets. If a big drop comes early in retirement, you may have to sell investments during the downswing,

Throughout your retirement, you can periodically move assets from

depleting assets more quickly than if you had waited and reducing

the long-term bucket to the other two buckets so you continue to

your portfolio’s potential to benefit when the market turns upward.

have short-term and mid-term funds available. This enables you to

Dividing your portfolio

take a more strategic approach in choosing appropriate times to buy or sell assets. Although you will always need assets in the short-term

One strategy that may help address sequencing risk is to allocate your

bucket, you can monitor performance in your mid-term and long-

portfolio into three different buckets that reflect the needs, risk level,

term buckets and shift assets based on changing circumstances and

and growth potential of three retirement phases.

longer-term market cycles.

Short-term (first 2 to 3 years)

If this strategy appeals to you, consider restructuring your portfolio

Assets such as cash and cash alternatives that you could draw on

before you retire so you can choose appropriate times to adjust

regardless of market conditions.

your investments.

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Determining withdrawals The three-part allocation strategy may help mitigate the effects of a down market by spreading risk over a longer period of time, but it does not help determine how much to withdraw from your savings each year. The amount you withdraw will directly affect how long your savings might last under any market conditions, but it is especially critical in volatile markets.

One common rule of thumb is the so-called 4% rule. According to this strategy, you initially withdraw 4% of your portfolio, increasing the amount annually to account for inflation. Some experts consider this approach to be too aggressive--you might withdraw less depending on your personal situation and market performance, or more if you receive large market gains.

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Another strategy, sometimes called the endowment method, automatically adjusts for

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A modified endowment method applies a ceiling and/or a floor to the change in your

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assets, but you limit any increase or decrease from the prior year’s withdrawal amount.

This could help prevent you from withdrawing too much after a good market year, while maintaining a relatively steady income after a down market year.

Note: Asset allocation is a method used to help manage investment risk; it does not guarantee a profit or protect against investment loss.

Don’t attempt this alone Seek professional advice from your financial advisor to help customize your distribution strategy but don’t forget to include a discussion about wealth transfer planning. In other words, who do you plan to leave your assets to in the event you don’t spend down your entire nest egg when you die? Having a plan in place can make all the difference from worrying that you’ll out live your retirement nest egg to peacefully enjoying your retirement years with your family.

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Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

This alert is intended for educational purposes only.

It is not a solicitation of any kind, and neither the information nor any opinion included in it should be considered financial advice.

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Medical

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JUST HOW TIGHT ARE YOUR GENES?

Understanding & Managing Hereditary Cancer Syndromes When talking about the “tightness” of your jeans, what I mean is your genetic material, which is inherited from both your biological parents … your GENES; specifically, your genes that may

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predispose you to hereditary gynecological cancers.

Since beginning my practice as a gynecologic oncologist here in El Paso, first as Associate Professor

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the age of 50 were diagnosed with ovarian, breast, colon and/or endometrial cancers. Even more

cancer, many of which are inherited. I often asked myself why so many Hispanic women under interesting was that fact that some of these mutations were thought to be specific to certain founder populations in Europe, like those of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

It turns out that approximately 5-10% of cases of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) have a strong hereditary component, 15-20% are “familial”/multifactorial (genes and the environment) and 70-75% are thought to be sporadic (simply put, just happen). The same is approximately true of hereditary colorectal cancer, some of which may present with ovarian or endometrial cancer (Lynch Syndrome). Founder gene mutations from European ancestry can be traced historically to immigration or migration responses to political or world war events.

So, what does this have to do with me, you ask? Nothing really, unless you were diagnosed with a specific hereditary cancer or one or more of your immediate family members has been diagnosed with a hereditary cancer.

What are the red flags to look out for?

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Patients meeting one or more of the following should be evaluated for Hereditary Colorectal cancer (Lynch and Polyposis Syndromes) • Colorectal or endometrial cancer before age 50 • Personal or family history of: - Two or more Lynch syndrome cancers at any age (colorectal, endometrial, gastric, ovarian, ureter/renal pelvis, biliary tract, small bowel, pancreas, brain, sebaceous adenomas) - A first- or second-degree relative with colorectal or endometrial cancer before age 50 - Two or more relatives with a Lynch syndrome cancer, one before age 50 - Three or more relatives with a Lynch syndrome cancer at any age - Personal or one or more relatives with 10 or more cumulative colorectal adenomas at any age - A previously identified Lynch syndrome mutation in the family Once diagnosed, treatment may vary by cancer type, but may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of these. Well, what if you don’t have the cancer but have inherited the cancer gene? With autosomal dominant gene patterns of inheritance, you or your siblings

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may have a 50% chance of inheriting these gene mutations. Yes, 50%! Then what?

Genetic cancer testing is now done with multi-gene panels from various companies through blood or saliva. Most of these gene mutations are “actionable,” which means some management options are available. Most include some form of cancer surveillance, for example, annual

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breast ultrasounds combined with MRIs for high-risk HBOC patients, or frequent colonoscopy for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer syndrome. Depending on counseling and patients’ wishes, some proceed with a prophylactic double mastectomy (removing both breasts) or bilateral oophorectomy (removing both ovaries), like Angelina Jolie brought attention to, in order to prevent breast and/or ovarian cancer.

At RGU Cancer Center, we offer not only genetic risk assessment, but also genetic testing through multi-gene panel platforms for patients and family members. If you test positive for a gene mutation, we proceed with surgical management for gynecological cancers or refer you to the appropriate specialists for breast or colon cancers. Further, we follow NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guidelines for cancer surveillance for most inherited gene mutations.

If you are still confused and have questions or concerns regarding personal or family history of inherited or reproductive tract cancers, please drop by for a consultation with Dr. J. Salvador “Sal” Saldivar at RGU Cancer Center, 7420 Remcon Circle, Bldg. C, El Paso, Texas 79912 or call (915) 225-2060. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Movies in the Canyon ::: September 2-30

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball ::: September 1

The summer is almost over, don’t miss your favorite summertime tradition and head out to Southwest University Park for the 2016 Chihuahua season!

Through the fall months, the Rudolph Dealerships will be coming together to present Movies in the Canyon at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. Movies will commence at 8:30 p.m., admission is free.

Sept. 2 – Selena Sept. 3 – La Bamba Sept. 9 – Nacho Libre Sept. 10 – School of Rock Sept. 16 – Guardians of the Galaxy Sept. 17 – Captain America Civil War Sept. 23 –The Jungle Book Sept. 24 – Brave Sept. 30 – Zootopia

Chihuahuas vs. Las Vegas September 1 @7:00 p.m.

Chihuahuas vs. Albuquerque Isotopes September 2 @ 7:00 p.m.

September 3 @ 7:00 p.m.

September 4 @ 6:00 p.m.

September 5 @ 1:00 p.m.

Sun City Music Festival ::: September 3-4

Every September Sun City Music Festival takes over Ascarate Park for a weekend of some of the best music in the southwest. Get your tickets fast!

Info: (915) 534-0600 or suncitymusicfestival.com

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Free Live Music and Wine Tasting ::: September 4

Come out for an afternoon of wine and music on Sept. 4 to celebrate our great nation from 1 to 4 p.m. at Zin Valle Vineyards. Admission is free.

Info: (915) 877-4544

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute ::: September 1 Dubbed the Ultimate Beatles tribute, The Fab Four is coming to El Paso’s Plaza Theatre for one night only.

Beginning at 7 p.m., remember all of your favorite songs including “Here Comes the Sun,” “Hey Jude,” and many more. Tickets start at $23.50.

8 El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market ::: September 3

Don’t miss Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Union Plaza District through the summer to find delicious food, arts, crafts and entertainment; including free activities for kids. Some free metered parking downtown available on Saturdays.

Info: (915) 213-1100 or ticketmaster.com

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Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus ::: September 8-11

If you’ve read the books, you know the concept.

If you haven’t, come out to the Philanthropy Theatre for one of the four nights the show is in town and experience what the hype is about and learn for yourself why “Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus.”

First Friday ArtWalk & Ghost Tour ::: September 2

Experience culture at the First Friday ArtWalk and Ghost Tour at San Elizario Historic District from 6 to 10 p.m. Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, timeless home accents, or seasonal decorations. There will also be unique paintings, sculptures and a “movie on the wall” at sundown. Sweet and savory treats will also be offered. Admission is free; the ghost tour is $10.

Info: (915) 851-0093 or SanElizarioHistoricArtDistrict.com

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Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Farmers Market ::: September 3

Info: (915) 231-1100 or MarsVenusLive.com

On Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the summer, enjoy some of the best vendors at Ardivino’s Desert Crossing’s Farmers Market. With a lush variation of fruit, home goods, jewelry, and other fun finds this market is the perfect place to spend a Saturday – and while you’ve stopped, why not enjoy a delicious brunch on the patio of the restaurant?

You won’t be sorry!

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Franklin Mountain State Park Trail Run ::: September 9-11

Get your racing shoes on because a weekend of distance racing is coming to Sun City! Whether you are ready to throw down in a 50K, 13.1-mile half marathon, a 6 miler, 10K, or 5K you are going to love running through the beautiful Franklin Mountains.

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Mother of Pearl Block Party ::: September 17

For the second year in a row, Union Plaza will house the Mother of Pearl Block Party. Enjoy live music, yummy food, and cold drinks. Admission is free.

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First Light Federal Credit Union Presents Alfresco Fridays ::: September 9-30

Alfresco Fridays are back for their 12th summer season! This year the event will be held at the Convention Center Plaza. Admission is free, no pets allowed.

Set. 9 – Brown Betty Sept. 16 – Rob Crosby & the Intruders Sept. 23 – Team Havana Sept. 30 – Fungi Mungle Info: alfrescofridays.com

Trapfest Block Party ::: September 24

Downtown El Paso will host a festive night of fun at the Trapfest Block Party. All ages are welcome, however you must be 21+ to enter the bars. Trapfest Block Party will start at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24. Admission starts at $15.

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Mission Trail Art Market ::: September 18

Experience culture at the Mission Trail Art Market at San Elizario Historic District from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, timeless home accents, or seasonal decorations. There will also be unique paintings, sculptures and photography. Sweet and savory treats will also be offered. Admission is free.

Info: (915) 851-0093 or MissionTrailArtMarket.com

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Penn & Teller ::: September 30

If you love this dynamic duo, don’t miss their trip to El Paso Sept. 30 at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets start at $30, get yours now!

Info: (915) 534-0600 or pennandteller.com

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Casting Crowns ::: September 22

Way Out West Fest ::: September 17

Southwest University Park will host the Way Out West Fest featuring live music, spicy chili, frosty margaritas and delicious cold beer. Come out and enjoy the delicious tastes and some inspiring local talent.

Debuting their new studio release “The Very Next Thing” Casting Crowns is stopping in El Paso for one night only. The show will be held at the Abraham Chavez Theatre at 7 p.m.

Info: (915) 534-0600 or ticketmaster.com

Info: (915) 544-9000 or southwestuniversitypark.com

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Sabor Gandaya in concert with Tune in Records JULY 22, 2016 | at THE CULTURAL & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | Photographed by TOMMIE MORELOS

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DOWNTOWN

Anson 11 $$-$$$

House of Pizza $$

303 N. Oregon St. Ste. 110 | (915) 504-6400

208 N. Stanton St. | (915) 533-3424

Anson 11 is two exceptional dining experiences dedicated to the

The vintage and trendy House of Pizza offers their most popular

military man, the gentleman and the food connoisseur that was

specialty pizza, which is called the House Special. It includes

Anson Mills. For a downtown dining experience like no other, Anson

pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, mushrooms, black olives,

11 is the restaurant to go to. PR, H

onions, bell peppers and irresistible extra cheese. O

The Downtowner $$ 325 N. Kansas St. | (915) 532-5200 Eat like a downtowner. Found on the ground floor of the Hotel Indigo, The Downtowner offers breakfast, lunch and dinner - the only breakfast spot available in downtown El Paso. The restaurant delivers great American taste with a twist of our Southwest flair. Savor the amazing dishes offered on the menu and enjoy a cold and carefully crafted cocktail while enjoying the gorgeous views of downtown.

Prices: $ - Low Priced Patio/Outdoor Seating - O

$$ - Medium Range Dog Friendly- DF

$$$ - High Priced $$$$ - Exquisite Dining Party/Private Room - PR Happy Hour - H

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WESTSIDE

Mi Piaci

WESTSIDE

Avila’s

$$$

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5411 N. Mesa, Suite 1 | (915) 875-0034

6232 N. Mesa St. | (915) 584-3621

Join Mi Piaci Ristorante Italiano for lunch or dinner with Chef/Owner

Winning Best Taco for Best of The City 2015 and Best Chips

Cosimo Baltaglia, who hails from Calabria, Italy, for the freshest

and Salsa in 2014, Avila’s has a savory Mexican menu that will

seafood, gourmet hand-cut Angus reserve steaks aged 21 days,

satisfy your cravings. We’re open for weekend breakfast, have

and gently homemade pasta from Italy. O

lunch specials available daily and a convenient pick-up window is accessible for family dinners on the go. PR

Pho King

$$

311 N. Kansas St. | (915) 260-5400

Westside’s 3rd Hole

An authentic Vietnamese restaurant offering your favorite pho. With different menu options, like spring and egg rolls and rice dishes, Pho King also offers “build it youself” pho and grill with different protein options and spices to suit your taste buds. It’s the best phoking place in town!

The Green Ingredient

$$

1035 Belvidere Suite 168 | (915) 584-5577 There’s no better place to relax and grab a bite to eat than W3H. Nominated as El Paso’s best tacos, stop by today and see why we’re becoming El Paso’s go-to spot for catching a game and eating some good food. “We saved you a seat.” Now with NFL Sunday Ticket on all screens. O, H

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201 East Main Street #201 | (915) 298-1010 The Green Ingredient is a restaurant that offers delicious, nutritious, personalized meals, teas and more. Offering people the real perspective of health, you can get balanced meals that are nutritious, free from additives, preservatives, GMO’s and extremely high quality. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

EASTSIDE

UNIVERSITY/KERN

The Smokehouse BBQ, Ribs and More $$

Mesa Street Grill $$$

8414 North Loop Dr. | (915) 592-RIBS (7427)

3800 N Mesa St., Ste D1 | (915) 532-1881 Mesa Street Grill introduces their newest dessert creation – the Pineapple Crostata. This refreshing blend of pineapple, cinnamon and nutmeg is crowned with a cashew crumble and handmade sugar garnish. Taste this dessert once and it’s sure to become a

Meat lovers! Welcome to a little piece of rib-heaven in El Paso. The Original Baby Back Ribs are just one of their specialties of the house with their own original recipes; prepared fresh and slowly cooked to perfection using apple wood during the whole process creating a magnificent flavor. H

summertime favorite. O, H, PR, H

King Crab $$$ 1700 N. Zaragoza Suite 154 | (915) 849-8697

Rulis International Kitchen

$$

4176 N. Mesa St. | (915) 313-4806 Take a bite out of any of the delicious plates being served at Rulis’ International Kitchen. As winners of Best Beer Selection for Best of The City 2015, there’s also a good reason to stay and drink.

On Sundays try their savory Paella dish or stop in for Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 4 – 7 p.m and Th-Sat 9 – 11 p.m. O, H, PR, DF

317 N. Mills Ave. You can’t get seafood like this anywhere else in El Paso. With Chef Pierre bringing his Cajun home-style cooking from New Orleans, the seafood boils and dishes will leave your mouth watering for more. Fresh seafood is brought in twice a week. Come in and try for yourself. PR, H

ALL OVER TOWN

El Taco Tote The Garden Grill

$$

111 W. University Ave. | (915) 351-2121 Enjoy American cuisine with influences from around the world. Try the popular green chili soup, sip on some wine after work or class and enjoy El Paso’s weather on our outdoor patio. Located inside the Hilton Garden Inn, this treasure is for all of El Paso to experience. O, H

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201 East Main St. | 2921 N. Mesa St. | 1000 Magruder St. 1461 N. Zaragoza | 9933 Kenworthy St. | 9910 Montana Ave. 3480 Joe Battle Blvd. | (915) 838-6000 This is not fast food, this is Real Mexican Grill food that we’ve made just for you, El Paso. Changing the face of Mexican food, we offer different variations of tacos ranging from: barbacoa, pork, chicken, shrimp, fish and much much more. Also on our menu, try our new veggie taco.

September, 2016

September Advertiser INDEX

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A + O Group............................................................... Pg. 120

Montenegro Salon and Spa.......................................... Pg. 41

Ben Bridge Jewelers.................................................... Pg. 15

New You Gym............................................................... Pg. 70

Casa Buenavista..................................................... Pg. 20, 21

Nicholas Reyes Hair Salon.......................................... Pg. 121

D’ansa Jazz Stage......................................................... Pg. 96

Quartermane Salon....................................................... Pg. 95

Dorney Security Systems........................................... Pg. 106

RGU Cancer Center...................................................... Pg. 94

Dr. Jorge Villareal........................................................ Pg. 100

Scott Asbury, Allstate Insurance................................... Pg. 28

El Paso Chihuahuas...................................................... Pg. 61

Shannon Quartermane................................................. Pg. 93

Elaine Gordon Consulting............................................. Pg. 59

Southwest Plastic Surgery............................................. Pg. 3

GECU...................................................................Inside Cover

Spectrum Technologies................................................ Pg. 53

Grace the Psychic Lady................................................ Pg. 71

Stonewood Modern American Grill.............................. Pg. 12

Hair Wars Salon Tour.................................................... Pg. 97

Strategic Wealth Advisors.......................................... Pg. 101

Hotel Indigo.................................................................. Pg. 42

Sugar Skull Fashion Boutique..................................... Pg. 111

Hughes Financial Group.............................................. Pg. 129

Sunset Funeral Homes................................................. Pg. 71

Illume Decor................................................................. Pg. 30

Table Occasions.......................................................... Pg. 115

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino..................... Pg.5

The Green Ingredient.................................................. Pg. 107

Johnson Jewelers........................................................ Pg. 29

The Bartlett Assisted Living........................................ Pg. 114

KB Realty...................................................................... Pg. 13

The Hospitals of Providence A Vein Center.................... Pg. 9

KTSM News Channel 9................................................ Pg. 51

The Hospitals of Providence Children’s Hospital........ Pg. 104

Makios...................................................... Pg. 43, Back Cover

The Italian Kitchen West............................................... Pg. 57

Matthew Abraham Make Up........................................ Pg. 56

The Mattress Store....................................................... Pg. 11

Mattress Firm.............................................Inside Back Cover

Vanities Jewelry & Gifts, Inc........................................... Pg. 1

Melissa Aranda, Realtor................................................ Pg. 57

Walgreens............................................................... Pg. 16,17

Mesa Street Grill............................................................. Pg. 7

Westside’s Third Hole................................................ Pg. 118

Mix Salon and Spa...................................................... Pg. 139

77 Stone.............................................................. Pg. 134,135

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