Desert Bum Patio Emporium

Desert Bum Patio Emporium

Originally from Central Texas, Colby Shannon moved to El Paso in 2008 and quickly established himself in the local business scene. With a background in retail, Colby found himself drawn to the hospitality industry. In 2016, he began his first entrepreneurial venture...
A Launchpad for Local Artists

A Launchpad for Local Artists

Story and Editorial Photos byElisha Nunez Additional photography courtesyEvan Romo / Emmeff Pearl   Evan Romo remembers his big idea for a class project. He introduced Emmeff Pearl to his entrepreneurial class at UTEP as a social media service where local...
Soundtrack to Serenity

Soundtrack to Serenity

ByCharity Vizcaino   As I mulled over the topic of this month’s issue, I began to reflect on the profound impact of music on my own life. It’s not lost on me that if not for music, I likely would not be here writing this article. As a young child of 6 or 7, I...
Mike Hernandez’s Tribes

Mike Hernandez’s Tribes

ByStephanie Amerena Editorial photography byAnnabella Mireles Additional photography courtesyMike Hernandez   With over two decades of musical expertise, Mike Hernandez is not only a multi-talented musician: he’s also an inspiration and guiding hand to the future...
It’s About ‘Thyme’

It’s About ‘Thyme’

ByVic Poulos Photography bySergio Olivas     A change in lifestyle has led an El Paso wine lover to make a career change, which now offers El Paso one of its finest restaurants – with perhaps the best wine list in the entire City! Ericsson Nunez, started his...