Words & Photos by Danielle Urbina It’s a fairly warm Sunday morning in downtown El Paso, and everything seems to be as it should. The banks are closed, the bustle of the busy streets is almost non-existent and there are small groups walking to and from church. Driving down Mesa is seemingly the same as [...]
“Dear Mr. Hernandez Pacheco, This letter refers to your request for asylum in the United States…” states a letter dated August 22, 2011. This letter holds the key to Alejandro Hernandez Pacheco’s future of escaping the murderous city of Juarez for the rest of his life. He sits silently in front of various reporters and their cameras- the same cameras that could have cost him his life many months ago.
The mission of La Red is to align Mexican-American leaders to achieve economic and political success while also promoting and preserving values and culture. Together, the group has helped the Mexican-American business community thrive and develop, despite setbacks caused by the violence in Mexico. We caught up the organizations President, Jose Luis Mauricio to tell us more about their efforts.
Superstition says you’re supposed to hold your breath as you pass a cemetery, but if you hold your breath long enough to pass Concordia Cemetery in its entirety, you may just land yourself within the gates. For years, Concordia Cemetery, located in central El Paso, has been one of the largest, most historic cemeteries in the Southwest.
El Paso-born reggae-rock band Subrosa Union has been up to a whole lot since the last time TSM sat down to talk with the band about their future. With an upcoming tour and a new album on the way, the band, which has been together for 10 years, is charging down the path to ultimate success.
The violence in Mexico has become a media sensation that has provided journalists with the opportunities to spin small, insignificant stories into detailed front page tales, depicting a world full of violence to those who do not reside among the borders.Senator Jose Rodriguez sat down with TSM though to urge communities to think beyond the headlines.
Somewhere in the middle of El Paso’s booming techno scene, lies the small world of lyrical, soulful jazz. In that world, lives Candice Reyes, a local songbird who has been performing since the age of 13.
For many prominent leaders in society, a chance was the one thing that they needed in order to become successful and influential members of communities. On September 24th, El Paso thrift shop Klothes Lime will partner up with local non-profit, Community Scholars, to make shopping a fun and rewarding experience both for the shopper and the members of Community Scholars as they host “Shop for a Good Cause”.
She gets herself ready, leaves her room with a trail of her favorite Michael Kors perfume following her, pours her coffee and leaves for work. She not only possess a high title in the business world for a successful overseas company, she also possess a disorder that affects 3.9% of the adult population in the United States. She is bipolar.
Somewhere in the trendy, university area known as Kern Place, stands a pop of color in a small, quiet neighborhood. The pop of color doesn’t come from trees or flowers but from a home on the corner of this elegant and historic district. The inviting orange color of the small house, and its fabulous décor, are thanks to local engineer and artist, Floyd Johnson, who resides in it and like the home, has a ton of personality.
By David Pacheco Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time, just ask local artist Josh Arthur. Somewhere in between walking along the sandy shores of Pacific Beach, riding a ferry across the Puget Sound, or standing in the front row of an Ice Cube concert, Josh Arthur got the inspiration to become an artist. [...]
Words & Photos by Danielle Urbina It’s a fairly warm Sunday morning in downtown El Paso, and everything seems to be as it should. The banks are closed, the bustle of the busy streets is almost non-existent and there are small groups walking to and from church. Driving down Mesa is seemingly the same as [...]
Words by Farzad Farrokhnia I felt almost as excited as I used to get in 5th grade when I’d rush home after school to catch old episodes of The Justice League on Cartoon Network. It was only 2pm and I was already well into my work day. I was excited because earlier that day, I [...]
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