In this issue of El Paso Inc. Magazine, we take a look at the city's Public Art Program, which showcases the work of talented artists from the borderland and beyond.

From The Editor: Highlighting public art


Club Corner
Whether itβs the best way to prune rose bushes or tips on harvesting vegetables, members of the El Paso County Master Gardeners Association have the answers at their green fingertips.
Love My Ride
Amber Dykes likes to take it slow. So slow, it's considered a crawl.
Printed in Inc.
βThis is the reason we exist β 2020 was a year that a lot of people fell on hard times, that normally would be prosperous. ... Weβve been proud to be able to have our initiatives go through this year, because if not this year, then when?β
What we're Reading
El Paso Reads
Sometimes stories write themselves. This is one of those times.
Short Story
βDown the Line,β by Edward Vidaurre, originally appeared in the βChicano Blood Transfusionβ short-story collection. A Boyle Heights, California, native, Vidaurre is the publisher and editor-in-chief of FlowerSong Press and the author of several poetry collections. He is the 2018-2019 City of…
Artist Spotlight
βLe Reve,β French for βthe dream,β is a captivating piece that exemplifies Hal Marcusβ self-taught folk-style artwork that carry messages of peace, love and beauty.

Off-roading drives adrenaline rush
Pulling up to Far East El Paso to the area known as Red Sands on a lush 60-degree Sunday afternoon, you'll see dozens of off-road vehicles kicking up dust.Β
Transforming public spaces
Beyond confined gallery spaces, public art extends into the real world where audiences are engaged β often without realizing so.

Street(car) Talk
Brooke Underwood, who runs convention development for the City of El Paso as assistant general manager of Visit El Paso, says βleisure tourism was strongβ here before the pandemic hit last spring.
Second Act
Though being a schoolteacher existed in Tom Lottβs DNA, his 28-year stint with the FBI likely didnβt.
Travel
Cooking
A wise French chef from a Pixar movie once said, βAnyone can cook.β And heβs right. With some thoroughly tested recipes and a few crucial pieces of kitchen advice, any home cook can succeed in the kitchen. From doubling the sauce to salting at every stage, hereβs the advice that New York Tim…
Beyond The Bottle
You won't find an instruction guide behind the heavy wine menu your waiter just handed you.
Fitness
At-home workouts were not only a trend in 2020; they were a must. Many who were adapting to new schedules and staying home found an efficient way to stay healthy and fit, and that was with HIIT workouts.
Home
In the age of a pandemic, more and more people are looking to experience luxury and relaxation in the comfort of their homes.
Gardening
A blooming summer garden requires working the foundation in the spring.
Social Security
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for approximately 70 million Americans are increasing 1.3% in 2021.
Medicare
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