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CONTENTS
04COMMUNITY
Plenty of Thing To Doin May - June
DIRECTORRay Mesta
STORY SUBMISSIONs to r y2apmedia@
gmai l .com915 - 50 0 -9640
CO -EDITORSPau la D iaz
Nacho L . Garcia J r.
CONTRIBUTORSChr i s t ian Chapman
Paula DiazHerman Delgado
Staci EngmanClaudia F lo res
TRANSLATIONAna- Mar ia Anchondo
COVER PHOTONacho L . Garcia
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As summer begins to descend on El Paso, the activities heat up from concerts to annual wine festivals.
Here is a list of things to do:
Sunset Film Society & The International Museum of Art: Presents ”Programming & Celebrating Films of Yesteryear!” May 4th – May 25th: May 4th “Seven Even Days in May,” May 11th “A Little Romance,” May 18th “Elephant Walk,” May 25th “Topkapi”
27th Annual Golf Tournament and Auction Dinner starts at 6 p.m. May 19 at 4 p.m. May 20 at the Coronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor Dr.
Need to Breathe will have an acoustic live show featuring Trent Dabbs at 7 p.m. May 24 at Abraham Chavez Theatre, 1 Civic Center Plaza.
Festival de Bolero with Raul di Blasio & Carlos Cuevas will be at 8 p.m. May 24 at Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza.
Omar Chaparro will perform at 8 p.m. May 25 in the Plaza Theater.
Neon Desert Music Festival 2019 will be May 25-26 at 300 N Kansas St.
Las Cruces Wine Festival will be May 25-27 at 12125 Robert Larson Blvd.
San Elizario Historic District Tours will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. May 26 at 1501 Main Street
Los Mandamientos de una Mujer Chingona will be at 8:30 p.m. May 30 at the Plaza Theatre
Bees, Bats and other pollinators! Tour will be at 10 a.m. May 31 at Tom Mays Unit of the Franklin Mountain State Park.
The 10th Annual Billy The Kid Festival will be from noon to 9 p.m. May 31 to June 2 at 1551 Main St. in San Elizario.
Martin Short & Steve Martin will perform at 8 p.m. May 31 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
The Sun City Splash & Dash will be at 7:15 a.m.
June 1 at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr.
Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home 17th Annual Walk/Run will be from 8 a.m. to noon June 1 at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity Dr.
Sunday Splash Party will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 2 at Wet n’ Wild, 8804 South Desert Blvd.
Viva! El Paso will return June 14 to July 27 at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre.
Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressive tour will be at 5 p.m. June 15 at the Plaza Theatre.
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show will be at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Holiday Inn Sunland Park, 900 Sunland Park Dr,
A Performance of “Swan Lake -- The Ballet” will be at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Adobe Horseshoe Dinner Theatre, 1500 Main St.in San Elizario
The Mission Trail Art Market will be at 11 a.m. June 16 and 18 at San Elizario Historic District Main St.
Pride Parade will begin at 10 a.m. June 22 in Downtown El Paso.
PrideFest will be from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 22 and 23 in Downtown El Paso.
El Paso Ice Cream Fest will be July 2 at One Civic Center Plaza.
A Huge Car Show will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6 at St Marks Church Parking Lot, 11700 Pebble Hills.
Ysleta Mission Festival will be July 12-14 at 131 S. Zaragoza Rd.
La Carvana Del Amor featuring. Leo Dan, Nestor Daniel Y Mas will be at 8 p.m. July 20 at the Plaza Theatre.
Kansas will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 21 at the Plaza Theatre.
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Through the years, Farmer’s Markets have become a popular place for many to get their fresh produce, organic beef
and, even, a jar of salsa or two While most markets now run throughout the year, spring and summer are special times at farmer’s market. Peppers, chile, watermelons and tomatoes are just some of the bounty.
City Beat Magazine asked the three biggest farmer’s market in the El Paso region to give us some insight in what to expect when you visit them.
Name of market: Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
Name and title: Claudia Beaver, managerHow old is the market? 18 yearsThe schedule: Every Saturday; 7:30 a.m.
– noon May to September; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. October to April
What does the market offer: Fresh locally grown produce, grass fed beef, pork, lamb and goat meats, eggs, homemade jellies, bar-b-que sauce, pickles, hummus, deserts, handmade arts and crafts.
What are some of the more unusual things sold? Goat and lamb chorizo, sausage, dog bones, microgreens, baklava,
German apple strudel, dessert hummus, free range turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas and CBD oils and products.
Are there actual farmers who sell at your market: Yes, 25 percent of our market is made up of local farmer’s.
Seasonal produce: Watermelon is available all summer. Corn starts on Father’s Day weekend. Tomatoes are best in mid-July through September. Green Chiles are available starting in August. Pumpkins and Squash start in late September through December. Root vegetables are ready all winter. And asparagus starts usually around March 20th.
Why does the area need a farmer’s market? Farmers markets see themselves not just as a place for farmers to showcase the stunning fruits of their labor and consumers to get the best products, but as a venue for producers and consumers of food to come together, forge relationships and exchange information. It allows the public to find the best available fresh produce and consumables to provide a healthy way of life.
What can you say to encourage someone to visit your market? For more than 18 years, shoppers in the El Paso area have been able to find an ever-increasing selection of organic and pesticide-free produce, beef, pork, lamb and goat, fresh-baked breads and salsas from our Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday since 2001 the Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing has provided ultra-fresh produce, honey, and other fresh, small-batch foodstuffs, which are the hallmark (and benchmark) of the best farmers markets. We offer a variety of events throughout the year, including Kid’s Day, Touch a Truck, the Holiday Market and cooking demonstrations by Chef Patrick Rosser and more.
Name of market: Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
Name and title: Tiffany Thompson / Market Manager
How old is the market?: Since 1971The schedule: 8:30 a.m. -- 1 p.m. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, year roundWhat does the market offer: Agricultural
goods: milk, honey, meat, eggs, fruit, veggies, plants, herbs; nuts prepackaged foods: breads, muffins, cookies, brittles, dips, seasonings, sauces, gluten free baked goods; food trucks: tacos, burritos, burgers, quesadillas, enchiladas, tortas, snow cones, agua frescas, lemonade, kettle corn; crafts: jewelry, woodwork, photography, bath and body, silver work, textiles, gourd art, art work, metal work, glass work, candles, furniture, sculpting, books, ceramics and pottery; services: face painting, massage, henna tattoos local musicians and
Why do we needlocal farmers’ markets?By Paula Diaz
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entertainers and children entrepreneurs.What are some of the more unusual things
sold? Quail eggs, raw milk, and a wide variety of handmade crafts. There is one vendor that makes sculptures completely from bottle caps.
Are there actual farmers who sell at your market: Yes! We require that everyone grow, produce or make what they sell. We average 60 farmers/growers per season. We even have folks with greenhouses that produce year
round.Seasonal produce: There are cucumbers,
tomatoes, greens, garlic, onions, red chile, and sprouts. Seasonally, we see peppers, melons, chile, asparagus, green beans, strawberries, carrots, radishes, apples, peaches, apricots, corn, squash, pumpkins, herbs, turnips, figs, pears, ginger, mushrooms and the list goes on. Typically, the best time to look for produce is May-September. The best time for watermelon is July and green chile is in August. Everything
else varies slightly depending upon the weather.
Why does the area need a farmer’s market? Our market is a great way to get out and enjoy the community. Purchasing local goods supports our local economy. When you shop at our market, you are helping your neighbors. There are also many benefits to
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La Primera is a local tortilleria founded in 1984 in Sunland Park started as a dream by Jose and Aurora Favela.
Today La Primera is one of the primary tortilla distributors in town.
Their story starts back when the Favela’s lived in Juárez. The everyday routine of Jose Favela, walking by a tortilleria, inspired him to build a business which the help of his sons, which became a dream come true.
“Every day he would pass by a tortilleria on his way to work, and he says he used to stare at the business and think about how a tortilleria is a good business,” said Sergio Favela, Co-owner of La Primera. “My parents are older now and I’m happy to see he got to see his business grow.”
La Primera was named after “First Avenue,” where according to Favela, his father had bought a small piece of land to start his grocery store and tortilleria.
The business started as a small grocery
store in the area of Sunland Park and after Jose Favela got sick, he trespassed the business to his sons in an attempt to avoid closing the shop he worked so hard to build.
“He called me while I was living somewhere else and asked me if I wanted to take over,” Favela said. “Once I got into the business, I continued with the grocery store and one day I made 30 packs of tortillas and sold only five, so I put them in a box and distributed them among the local stores.
“The next day in some of the stores the tortillas were sold out, that gave me hopes and I continued to distribute in more places throughout the stores located in Doniphan Street, and that’s how it all started.”
After seven months of taking over the business, Favela talked to his brothers about joining the business. They decided to leave their jobs to dedicate themselves to their father’s business dream.
In 1998 La Primera had the opportunity to
distribute its product in a larger company. Quality Foods, now known as Big 8, gave the local tortilla factory the opportunity to sell their product in their stores.
“At this point the business grew a lot and we didn’t have credit or enough money, it was a lot of sacrifice,” Favela said.
From family problems to financial problems, the Favela’s faced a hard time finding a way to maintain the business. With the business growing at a fast pace and not having the resources to hire employees or buy new equipment. According to Favela, there was a point where him and his brothers had to wake up at midnight to start the production and finish their shift at 4 p.m.
Finally, in 2003 they received the help they needed when they received a loan from FirstLight Federal Credit Union they were able to build a new location to continue with the business their father started back in 1984
“We had a hard time, there were times where we just wanted to give up and close the business because we were not making that much money,” Favela said. “But now that I see where we are, it was completely worth it, and we are so proud we succeeded as a family business.”
In 2014, La Primera took a big step by starting the distribution of its products in store like Walmart and Albertsons, this would give them the opportunity to become the leading provider of tortillas in El Paso and the surrounding areas.
For La Primera, expanding the distribution of tortillas, tostadas and tostadas with chile, is a goal the owners hope to accomplish in a couple of years.
“Food King is all over Texas and we are already thinking on how to get the product to other stores
A fathersdream, fulfilled
Aurora & Jose Favela
By Claudia Flores
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in the state, so the goal is not that far,” Favela said.
Favela said this business has given him and his siblings life lessons to value their family and their trajectory throughout this experience, especially as family of immigrants coming into the U.S.
“This is a business built with love, I would have never imagined the outcome of my father’s dream,” Favela said. My parents risked what they had for this, we are a family of Mexican immigrants who came to succeed, and we succeeded as a family.”
Editor’s note: Quotes have been translated from Spanish to English
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Most 18-year olds today are preoccupied with the type of cell phone to purchase, what kind of car to buy, or more importantly, what university to attend. That was not the case for then 18-year
old private Lt. Col. Robert E. Chisholm, as he was preparing to jump into Normandy on June 6, 1944, with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He thinks back to the day prior to D-Day, “We were being briefed on the Normandy Operation and I don’t think it was just me, but all the other troops too,” Chisholm said. “Well this is what we’re trained for and so we’re actually now going to take part in the conflict…we were briefed quite well on it. Our feelings were…finally we are going to be committed to what we’re trained to do.” During this operation on D-Day, Chisholm earned the Legion of Merit as a corporal, which is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the
other being the Medal of Honor). Chisholm is a highly decorated veteran and was also awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. There were more important things then medals that he to deal with at the time, “I lost a lot of friends in battle and I remember every one of them…by name,” Chisholm continued. “War is really terrible, unless you’ve been there, done that and understand it, you don’t really realize; what are we fighting for now these days? It’s necessary, but we’re still getting our young people killed,” Chisholm said.
Chisholm enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private in 1942 at the age of 17, and was earning $21 a month. “I think the smartest thing I ever did was when I enlisted in the military. We were in the conflict in World War II, and my two brothers had gone in the service prior to my going,” Chisholm said. “My parents got so tired of me bothering them about it; they, actually upped my age at the time of enlistment two years from 17 to 19. The next smartest thing is when I decided I would make a career out of it,” Chisholm said. In 1952, he earned his direct commission as a second lieutenant, and would serve close to 30 years before retiring as a lieutenant colonel.
Sgt. Chisholm was getting some medical issues taken care of here at Ft. Bliss, when he decided to reenlist and was sent back to Europe and reassigned to the 508th . “The 508th was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s honor guard, and General Eisenhower would come into the building and if you happened to be lucky enough to be in front of his office on guard duty,” Chisholm said. “He’d come up, you would salute him, ‘Good Morning General’, and he’d
shake your hand and stop and talk to you. I had an opportunity a couple of times to shake his hand and say ‘Good Morning General’.”
World War II, Korea, and Vietnam…Chisholm served in all three, “Of the three conflicts I was involved in, Vietnam was the toughest assignment. You didn’t know who your enemy was there,” Chisholm continued. “You would see kids out playing, you never knew when one of them was going to throw a grenade at you, and so this was really a tough assignment,” Chisholm said.
With so many negative issues today about our American flag and what it represents, Chisholm had this to say, “I’m a strong believer in honoring our country, honoring our colors, and it really bothers me when there are people who will kneel when the national anthem is being played. I think there is something wrong that anyone would do
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that…I feel very strongly about that,” Chisholm said. While shaking his hand, he handed me a beautiful gold plated challenge coin with the inscription “82nd Benavidez-Patterson El Paso, Texas Chapter.
The Benavidez-Patterson “All Airborne” Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association here in El Paso, Texas, has about 300 members, Chisholm explained that they stay very busy and active in the community,” They get involved with doing presentations at schools, D-Day, Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, and other military related celebrations. Chisholm is 93 years old and resides in nearby Anthony, New Mexico, but you can always find him at the El Paso Chapter location on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s during the week.
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the 82nd Airborne Division announced the inductees for the 2019 All American Hall of Fame Class. Retired Army Lt. Col. Robert E. Chisholm is on that list, and will be honored and inducted on May 22, 2019 at Fort Bragg’s Hall of Heroes during All American Week, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Montwood High School Senior Azul Muñoz took the mound for the last time on April 25, 2019, in a bi-district
win over Odessa Permian, it would be the last time she would pitch for her Montwood Rams Softball Team. Her final game in her beloved green and royal blue uniform came on May 4th as the Rams suffered a 5-4 loss in the area playoffs against Trinity High School (Ft.
Worth, TX), in Big Springs, Texas. The season came to an end for Montwood High School as they finished the season at 29-8-1, a season in which they captured a district and bi-district championship. “Playing with my teammates, the local support from my family,” Muñoz said. “And the passion I have for my team is what I’m going to miss the most,” Muñoz said. It’s a bittersweet moment for Muñoz as she leaves her Montwood teammates behind, but come August 2019 she will be joining her older sister, Choco Muñoz at Division II, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, in nearby Odessa, Texas. Choco, also a softball standout at Montwood High School softball, is a sophomore and catcher on the UTPB softball team, so adding a little family
chemistry to the team should be a positive thing for the Falcons who finished last in the 2019 Lone Star Conference standings with a conference record of 3-27 and 10-39 overall.
A positive attitude, a change in scenery, playing alongside her sister Choco, and a new uniform color…orange and white, should be a great and fresh start for the 18 year old Muñoz. She plans to continue pitching and playing the hot corner…third base, as she hopes to make an impact on the Falcons squad. Montwood Softball head coach Cynthia Hernandez, who is in her fourth year as head coach, has high hopes for her soon to be ex-player. “This team is extremely special…Azul is extremely special,” Hernandez said. “I started coaching Azul since she was 10-years old when I was coaching club, and I just happened get the head coaching job here.” Hernandez smiles at the thought of what her fifth year has in store for her and her team. She will be losing four impact players to graduation, but she has a full squad with lots of varsity experience who are ready to step up and take on the challenge of a new season. One of those returning players is Ariana Garcia, freshman catcher, who had many positive things to say about her senior pitcher “I think she’s a good consistent pitcher, she hits her spots, has some good speed, and confuses the batters because of her pitch selection.”
David Campa, a local fast pitch legend, has been working as a pitching coach with Muñoz and sees positive things for her on the horizon as she takes her game to the next level. “I’ve been working with her for about two years. In the past month, I worked with her for two weeks and introduced her to a couple of new pitches, a reverse circle change-up and a knuckle ball…she improved a lot,” Campa said. “She’s definitely added some arsenal to her menu of pitches, besides a hard fastball”
Family support means so much to Azul, and she’ll have plenty of that once she gets settled in East Texas. Her sister Choco a teammate, her father Fernando Munoz, employed by FEDEX in Odessa, Texas, and her mother, Ana Ortega making the short three and-a-half hour trip from El Paso along with her two younger sisters Isabella and Camila Muñoz along with her older brother Daniel Muñoz. It sounds like UTPB got themselves a great package deal and cheering section with the Muñoz girls.
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The Silver Tigers are a dedicated team of middle school students in the -VEX
IQ Robotics Program at Harmony School of Innovation in El Paso, Texas. We (The Silver Tigers), recently earned a spot in the VEX Worlds Championship. This was our first season competiton and we could not have asked for a better experience, not only in learning and competing, but also in traveling and meeting new like-minded individuals from around the world.
This year was the VEX IQ Next Level Challenge. It was played on a 4’x8’ plastic field, consisted of one-minute matches and two challenges: Teamwork and Robot Skills. In the Teamwork Challenge, two teams would compete in alliance and try to score any points possible. Points were scored by pushing and stacking plastic hubs in scoring zones. The Robot Skills Challenge was played by working alone to score as many points possible with the drivers controlling the robot to score as many points as possible the competition also consisted of, pre-programming the robot to play autonomously, (no controllers).
On our first competition in the VEX IQ program, we earned the Robot Skills Award, and during sequential competitions, The Silver Tigers won the Design Award. The opportunity to participate in the West Texas Regional Championships where the team received the Design Award, which brought us to the World competition in Louisville Ky.
At the World Championship, we were placed into the Engineering Division with 81 other teams. The Silver Tigers proudly put El Paso on the map by bringing home one of six awards, the “Innovate Award.” This award was earned by the team who demonstrated the most
effective presentation skills and engineering notebook practices. The road was long and hard but, in the end, it was worth it.
The VEX Robotics,most innovative atworlds championshipsBy David Rodriguez-Borruel
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Fresh Locally Grown Items
purchasing food locally. The money actually stays within the community, the product is typically more nutritious and you build a relationship with the folks growing your food.
What can you say to encourage someone to visit your market? Honestly, it is a one of a kind market. Walking through our market is a full experience that surpasses expectations.
Name of market: El Paso Downtown Art and Farmers Market
Name and title: Lucero Duran, Downtown Art and Farmers Market Coordinator
How old is the market?: The market began in 2011 as a small art market for local artists to sell their handcrafted items. In 2014 the market expanded to allow local food cottage items and farmers to participate. This doubled the size of the market and allowed for a further reach of vendors and customers. As of then it has been the Art AND Farmers Market.
The schedule: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays year round.
What does the market offer: It offers a great array of items and experiences. Every Saturday one can find homemade items
including arts and crafts like crochet items, sculptures, canvas art, framed photographs of our landscapes and local El Paso shirts and merchandise. You can find everything you would need to open a spa, from handcrafted bar soap to beard oils, CBD lotions and bath bombs. We have nothing short of incredible food, from vegan meal preps and foods to any baked goods you can think of. We have plenty of agricultural items, such as cage free eggs, seasonal produce, honey, beef and permaculture items for your own garden. We also offer a little food truck garden with tasty meals which use local ingredients.
What are some of the more unusual things sold? Everything is unique and most things are one of a kind, since nothing is mass produced. Think of the market as an El Paso gift shop where you can find anything El Paso related. You can also find something for your furry ones; crochet dog bonnets, more than 80 types. Jerky made with all types of items including beets and mushrooms. Upcycled furniture, one of a kind succulents, coffee in a bag and free crafts for kids, something you can find every Saturday.
Are there actual farmers who sell at your market: Of course! It wouldn’t be a farmers market without our hardworking agricultural workers. We have a great partnership with
“La Semilla,” who brings out its mobile farmers market weekly. The mobile market is a mobile farmer co-op which allows farmers to maximize their crops and attend several markets at a time. It offers a colorful array of produce including fruits and veggies that are in season. They also have beef, lamb, and goat meat that is USDA certified organic. We also have a few urban farmers who have learned to work with indoor and urban settings. These farmers are growing produce using recycled water and minimal space. You can find greens and micro greens at their stands. Eggs and seasonal produce can be found throughout the market from farmers that travel all the way from Fort Hancock to go to the market.
Seasonal produce: Spring and summer seasons are definitely the best times to have extensive produce choices, including, squash, melons, chile, cucumbers, eggs, potatoes, onions and tomatoes. All of the mentioned produce is easily grown in the region. Fall is the time for pumpkins and corn. Winter is time for greens and root veggies, but it is also a time for preparing the soil and greenhouse for the following seasons harvest. During this time a lot of farmers find other avenues to use their leftover produce such as pickling veggies and making jams which can be shelf stable for months.
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Is it a Buyer or Seller’s Market?
The most frequently asked question I get is whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market. The answer is not as straightfor-ward as you may expect. Buyer and Seller markets depend on inventory, price point, and economic factors. Right now, El Paso has over 3,000 homes on the market. About one fourth of these are between the $50,000 to $150,000 price range, one half between $150,000-$250,000, and one fourth are over $250,000. This means the most competitive market as far as inventory is concerned is at the $150,000 to $250,000 range. However, taking El Paso’s median household income into account of $42,000 a year, you can draw conclusions that the lowest bracket is very competitive for buyers snatching up lower priced homes. Right now, something both buyers and sellers should pay particularly close attention to is interest rates. Interest rates rose in 2018 all the way through early 2019. The Federal Reserve backed off with the hikes in March. Buyers should take advantage of competitive interest rates because there is a greater likelihood that interest rates will rise rather than fall. Sellers should also take advantage of the fact that buyers will be more likely to qualify for financing. In a healthy real estate economy, such as the one that exists currently in El Paso, both buyers and sellers can benefit. In today’s environment, real estate should not be viewed as a zero-sum game. We are in a win-win situation – Take Advantage!
Source: Maritza Perez, REALTOR
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Why does the area need a farmer’s market? The market is a great environment to help your local community makers and creators thrive. Many of the individuals who started at the market now have stand-alone businesses including Savage Goods, Bella Cora, Sweet Addiction among others. The market is also a great way to support your environment by shopping straight from the source. Our market resides in a food desert, which means that there is no grocery stores within a mile from it. This improves the quality of life for the residents and workers that reside and make a living in the area. It is a place to shop for healthy food alternatives and fruits and veggies.
What can you say to encourage someone to visit your market?: I can simply say that the market is a community driven family-friendly space for anyone. We are happy to be located in Downtown El Paso near so many great venues such as the Museum of Art and History. With over 60 vendors you can find one of a kind items while helping your local economy. Remember that buying local allows your neighbors to buy their first car or pay for school. The environment also benefits due to less emissions being sent out to the environment.
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With over 20 artists in the lineup, El Paso’s ninth Neon Desert Music Festival (NDMF) is more than ready
to kick off Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, in Downtown El Paso.
Rap singer Wiz Khalifa and DJ Steve Aoki are some of the headliners to perform at the event.
Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana will also be one of the headliners to perform at Neon. This will be the artist’s second appearance at the festival.
Neon Desert is a great opportunity for local bands and artists to break ground in the music industry. In previous years, more than 32,000 people attended the event according to the El Paso Inc.
This year many local bands will be taking the stage to pump-up the audiences before the main headliners perform. Some of the local band to perform this year are:
Pet People
Pet People is one of the local bands who will be performing at NDMF this year. The band formed in 2017 has gained local recognition by breaking ground in local venues. Formed by three natives and one member from California, led singer and guitarist Nicole Velarde, keyboardist Ross Ingram, bassist Robie Simsuangco and on drums Romas Tinajero.
With their mix of indie vocals and progressive beats will get the crowd ready for the performers to come during day 1 of the music festival.
In 2018 the band released their double A-side-single, “Being a Man/ A Breeze to Guide You Forward,” both as a clear vinyl and also available in streaming services.
After the release of their double-single, the
band was more than ready to hit the road in 2018 with their “Tiny Texas Tour” that started in El Paso and continued in other cities such as San Antonio, Denton and other cities throughout the state.
According to the NDMF website the band is currently working on a full-length album.
Emily Davis and The Murder Police
With their acoustic-electric folk-punk sound, Emily Davis and The Murder Police is among the local bands who will have the chance to pump-up the ambient at NDMF this summer.
The band released their full-length album “Same Old World” in October of last year after the band raised $11k from a fund raiser campaign through Kickstarter. The album featured 13 original songs.
Davis found her passion for music at an early age. She was involved heavily in her church’s youth choir and by the time she turned 15 she discovered punk rock, the music genre that would lead her to rock stages further down the line in her careeer.
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After releasing three solo LPs and be member of other bands, Davis teamed up with Jose Macias, Jorge Torres and Tomas Tinajero (also drummer for Pet People) to form Emily Davis and The Murder Police.
Homerun Derby
Formed by lead singer and guitarist Mark Rodriguez, bassist Ivan Lagos and drummer Joseph Cisneros, Homerun Derby will take the stage on day 2 of NDMF.
Since the band was formed in 2013, the three musicians have been creating music and performing at local venues such as Love Buzz, Lowbrow Palace, Monarch among other places.
In an interview with The Prospector the band said they have released the EP titled “ I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore.” The EP features six songs that feature their emo and alternative-indie music. The band will release a second EP in the fall that will feature eight songs.
To know more about the local band and listen to their music visit homerunderby.bandcamp.com/releases
The Anhedonians
Formed by guitarist Serg Carrasco, keyboardist Matthew Santillan and drummer Paul Dumond, with their progressive and experimental rock sound, the local band will be performing on day 1 of NDMF.
The band was recently in a Northwest tour but they will be back in the summer for their show at Neon.
The band released their album “All Went Up” in November of last year. The album features 8 original songs written by the band.
The Compact disc in digipack includes 12-page lyric book, unlimited streaming of All Went Up via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
To know more about The Anhedoanians and listen to their music visit theanhedonians.bandcamp.com
To see the complete list of artists attending the festival and some tips on what to take with you visit neondesertmusicfestival.com
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If you’ve noticed an increase in bicycle-related events lately, it may be because May is
recognized as “Bike Month” – and some cities even observe a specific Bike Week. Of course, bicycling is good exercise and an environmentally friendly method of transportation, but it can also teach us some lessons about investing.
Here are a few to consider: • Put the brakes on risky moves. To keep
themselves safe, experienced cyclists regularly do two things: They keep their brakes in good shape and they don’t take unnecessary risks, such as whipping around blind curves. As an investor, you can combine these two actions by putting your own “brakes” on risky moves. For example, if you’re tempted to buy some hot investment you heard about, you may want to think twice before acting. Why? In the first place, most “hot” investments don’t stay hot for too long, and may be cooling off by the time you hear of them. And even more important, they might not be appropriate for either your risk tolerance or your need to diversify your portfolio. When you invest, you can’t eliminate all risks, but you can reduce them by avoiding impulsive moves and sticking with a disciplined, long-term strategy based on your needs and goals.
• Get regular financial tune-ups. Avid cyclists keep their bikes in good shape through regular maintenance. When you invest, you usually don’t need to make a lot of drastic moves, but you should periodically “tune up” your investment portfolio, possibly with the help of a financial professional, during regular reviews. Such a tune-up may involve any number of steps, but the main goal is to update your portfolio so it reflects where you’re at in life – your goals, risk tolerance, earnings and family situation.
• Protect yourself from bumps in the road. All serious bicyclists – and all bicyclists serious about keeping their heads intact – wear helmets when they are riding, because they know the dangers of rough terrain. Likewise, you need to protect yourself from the bumps in the road that could impede your progress toward your objectives. For starters, life insurance can help your family meet some essential needs – pay the mortgage, educate children, and so on – in case something were to happen to you. And you may need disability insurance to replace your income temporarily if you became injured or ill and can’t work for a while. Also, you might want long-term care insurance, which can help you guard against the potentially catastrophic costs of an extended stay in a nursing home or the services of a home health care worker.
• Don’t stop pedaling. When going long distances, bicyclists ride through rain, wind, sun and mosquitoes. They elude angry motorists and they change flat tires. In short, they persist in reaching their destinations. As an investor, you will pursue some goals that you may not reach until far in the future, such as a comfortable retirement, so you too need to demonstrate determination and persistence by continuing to invest, in good markets and bad, through unsettling political and global events – and even despite your own occasional doubts.
Whether you’re an avid cyclist or not, following these principles can help keep your financial wheels moving along the road to your goals. Source: Edward Jones Financial Advisor
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Group Health Insurance Check UpHave your Group Health Insurance plan premiums been rising year over year? If you have a small group of between 5-300 plan participants, I’d wager that it has. Did you know there is an effective alternative to your current traditional group health plan that would give you similar if not the same coverages but would allow your firm more flexibility and control over your coverages and increasing plan premiums.
The alternative I speak of is called a Level Funded Group Health Plan. What is A Level Funded Group Health Plan you ask? A level funded group health care plan is a method of self-insuring which removes the financial risk from the sponsoring employer by using re-insurance. For more information check out my website, www.elpasoadvisor.com click on the services and solutions menu at the top of the page, then select the employee benefits link from that menu.
I would love to discuss this topic with you further! Let’s start a conversation, call me at (817) 800-0196 or e-mail me at [email protected] to see how a level funded plan could benefit your group!
Source: Alan J. Cohen Associate Director at Global View Capital Advisors
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The Socorro Independent School District celebrated its 2019 Teacher of the Year Gala on April 27 at
the Judson F. Williams Hall in the El Paso Convention Center. SISD honored its Campus Teachers of the Year and named its top two Teachers of the Year at the annual event.
The 2019 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year is Perla Lozoya from Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary. She is a fourth-grade teacher and has 14 years of teaching experience.
“I’m honored and humbled by this because there are so many outstanding and amazing educators in SISD,” Lozoya said.
The 2019 SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year is Luis Iturriaga from Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School. He is a seventh- and eighth-grade Gateway to Technology teacher and has 24 years of teaching experience.
“This is a great honor. The responsibility is immense because now I am not just representing my campus, now I’m representing the entire district. But I am
ready to accept the challenge and move forward,” Iturriaga said.
More than 1,100 attendees from all over the district attended the annual celebration, including the SISD superintendent, board trustees, teachers, principals, family members, Partners in Education and staff. KTSM Channel 9 News Anchor Natassia Paloma was the master of ceremonies for the gala. The Teacher of the Year from each school and the Elite 8 finalists were recognized at the gala.
“You are heroes in the classroom and the number one reason why our district is extremely successful,” said SISD Superintendent José Espinoza, Ed.D. at the gala. “You are the heart of the Team SISD!”
The district elementary and secondary winners will go on to represent SISD in the Region 19 2019 Teacher of Year competition in August.
Source: Press Relesae SISD
Luis Iturriaga from Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School.
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SEASONED LAMB SKEWERS WITH COUSCOUS
If you plan to use wooden skewers, don’t forget to
soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using.
The lamb (or beef) is combined with soaked whole wheat bread, red onion, parsley, red wine vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and lemon zest. The couscous is tossed with pine nuts, raisins and chopped chives. Instead of the chives, you could sauté some chopped red onions or shallots for a soft, sweet caramelized addition. This quick dinner is nice enough to serve your guests on Yuntif. Or CholHamoed. Or any weeknight. So what I’m saying is – enjoy it anytime!
• 60MINDURATION• 35MINCOOK TIME• 25MINPREP TIME• 5SERVINGSINGREDIENTS• 2 slices whole wheat bread• 1 pound ground lamb• 1 small red onion, diced• ¼ cup chopped parsley plus 2 tablespoons• 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar, divided• 1 teaspoon ground cumin• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon• ½ teaspoon dried oregano• ½ teaspoon kosher salt• ½ teaspoon lemon zest• 15 bamboo or wooden skewers, soaked in water
for 30 minutes• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,such as
Colavita, divided• 2½ cup cooked whole wheat couscous• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts• ¼ cup golden raisins• 2 tablespoon chopped chivesPREPARATION1. In a small bowl, cover bread with enough water to
completely submerge and soak 20 minutes. Remove and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2. Place in a large bowl with lamb, onion, ¼ cup parsley, 1 tablespoon vinegar, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, salt and zest.
3. Using your hands, mix well until combined. Divide into 15 portions and form each into a ball. Form each ball around skewer into a 2 to 3-inch long tube shape, pressing gently.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Cook skewers in batches for 8 to 12 minutes, turning often, until nicely browned. Continue with remaining skewers.
5. In a large bowl, combine couscous with pine nuts, raisins, chives, and remaining 2 tablespoons of each parsley, vinegar and olive oil and stir to combine. Serve at room temperature with warm skewers.
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