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Progress 321’s latest initiative, “El Paso Everywhere,” which will be held October 25-27, aims to encourage our region’s growth with the help of influential expats. Inspired by a similar program in Detroit, Michigan called “Detroit Homecoming,” the idea is to bring…

By Margo Lepe
The saying goes, “In wine there’s truth” and if anyone is seeking to know the truth it is trying to tell, it is Dominique and Lauren DaCruz. After all, the couple dedicates much of their time simply seeking out the right wine with the best story to pair with its perfect person. “Every person has a story. And every person has a soul. It’s the same with wine,” says Dominique DaCruz. He and his wife, Lauren, started Dezilu Wine Co. as a way of…

By Lauren Macias-Cervantes
Every October, pink ribbons in support of breast cancer awareness increase in visibility. It’s that one month out of the year where events, fundraisers and promotional material focus on the deadly disease. According to the Centers for Disease…

By Kayla Melson
For many young creatives, designing their own clothing and accessories is a fun hobby. But, for one El Paso designer, it means worlds more.
“Fashion design, for me, actually happened as more of a necessity than a hobby,” says Romina Cenisio. “(But) I…realized it was an art form and not just something you have to do for necessity.”…

By: Taylor Hines
The city of El Paso and the borderland region have a palpable magnetism that can be expressed in a variety of ways. Our people are strong; the desert hardens us and demands us to fight for what we need, hardening us and demanding more. Desert people are unique in another way, we are also welcoming and kind. “Mi casa es su casa” is the mantra that lives in each and every one of us; we share…

By: Marina Monsisvais
Photos by: John Horta
I live in the beautiful city of El Paso, Texas. 
El Paso is one of the safest cities in the United States. In fact, more people were killed here in a single act of violence than in all of 2018. On Saturday, August 3, 2019, we experienced a senseless act of domestic terrorism because of who we are—a bi-national, largely Hispanic. We are a resilient, caring and loving community. This attack is…

By Marko Morales
The desert Southwest is a unique beauty primarily made up of earth tones—mostly browns and beiges with countless shades of green. In this landscape, the eye almost has no choice but to be drawn to the bright colors that at times appear unexpectedly and almost always feel artistically placed. The drive between Colorado and El Paso is one that Christopher Weed is not only familiar with—much of the inspiration for his most recent installation…

By: Austin North
Photos By: Nicole Ochoa
The Plaza Classic Film Festival is an iconic El Paso tradition—one that probably doesn’t really need much explaining to anyone who has grown up here. There are countless things to say about the festival, from the films it features to the local artistic environment it helps foster. This was proven at this year’s opening ceremonies, with the festival’s 2nd annual collaborative art exhibition with artists and curators…

By: Jamie Livingston
With the population of El Paso on a constant rise, development is booming. Within every region of the Sun City, you’ll find that metal and brick-and-mortar fixtures are now replacing once empty, dirt-filled lots. Most of this development is commercial, and signage for businesses such as Independent Burger, Hotel Indigo, Boss Chicken and Stanton House is a sure way…