Lick It Up

Lick It Up

By: Oscar AcostaPhotos By: Henry Craver    Anthony Bourdain said, “Being a vegan is a first-world phenomenon, completely self-indulgent.” So what? Edgar Delfin, “Pato” to his friends, didn’t want to cook with meat. This is a highly-developed country with a competitive...
Hidden Gem – Aurellia’s Bottle Shop

Hidden Gem – Aurellia’s Bottle Shop

By: Hope AlegrePhotos By: Jesse Maynes         A life changing accident jump started the idea that has blossomed into Aurellia’s Bottle shop and Brewhouse. Three years ago, owner Justin Gibson was hit by a drunk driver. The experience made him reflect on life and how...
Carrera Region – Celebrating Porsche Passion

Carrera Region – Celebrating Porsche Passion

By: Oscar AcostaPhotos By: Luis MarianoAs the gas throttled to 90 mph, with 325 horsepower and 273 pounds per foot of torque, I was glued to the seat. I had the acute feeling my supposed masculinity might be challenged by turning into a puddle. Remember Wile E....
Conductor of the Locomotive

Conductor of the Locomotive

By: Taylor Hines Photos by: Ryan OrtegonNow, I want you to close your eyes and picture a football coach. Okay, maybe keep your eyes open, this could get a bit difficult. Picture what you think the run of the mill football coach would like. How did you piece them...
Elemi: A Modern Take on Maize

Elemi: A Modern Take on Maize

By: Pilar MunozPhotos By: Jesse MaynesAt the heart of the El Paso downtown renaissance, by the corner of Kansas and Mills, Elemi has quietly staked its claim. Owners Kristal and Emiliano Marentes state it succinctly: “We want you to feel like you are walking into our...
Looking Back at NDMF 2019: Local Artist Roman Rouge

Looking Back at NDMF 2019: Local Artist Roman Rouge

By: Henry CraverR&B singer Roman Rouge was one of around a dozen artists to take the local stage at Neon Desert 2019. The young singer started making SoundCloud buzz a few years ago with the release of his first EP, “Voicemails.” He recently left college to focus...
Brad Dubow, El Paso’s Radio King

Brad Dubow, El Paso’s Radio King

By Henry CraverPhotosBy: Daniel FrederickEl Paso is a radio town. Our local stations have always been popular and profitable–very profitable, in fact. There are plenty of theories regarding the market’s vibrancy: a 50-50 split between Spanish and English stations...
Artist Spotlight: Romy Saenz Hawkins

Artist Spotlight: Romy Saenz Hawkins

By: Andrea Macias  Adorned with royal colors of gold, silver and bronze, metal embossed works of art comprise classic and traditional details, yet can be customized with bold patterns, images or ideas. This work of art, like many others, can inspire—for artist Romy...