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A New Era of

HEALTHCARE

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Felipa Solis, Jannet Bustillos, Grace Neuhaus, Michelle Cromer, Meagan Kinley, Michael Graham, Joann Wardy, Candace Vasquez, Matthew Abraham, Lizzie Martinez, Austin Savage, Elaine Gordon, Kirsten Applebaum, Juan Salomon, Natalie Eckberg, Jolene Keipp, Dawn Duncan, Denise Nelson-Prieto, Pablo Delgadillo, Veronica Nevarez, Audrey Tolliver

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S E A S O N E D W I T H LU X U RY

C U S T O M C O M F O R T AT T H E H E A R T O F YO U R H O M E

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“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity. ” -Hippocrates

his month we celebrate El Paso doctors. I am consistently reminded of the many amazing doctors this city contains. For hundreds of miles around, we have some of the foremost minds and leading practitioners in the industry. These

men and women are award-winning specialists in all areas of

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medicine, breaking ground on some remarkable research and creating an unparalleled future for medicine right here in the Southwest. It’s also inspiring to know that there are so many doctors from El Paso who are involved with non-profits here in the Sun City, in Juárez and all over the world, helping children and those less fortunate without expecting anything in return. This issue also highlights the work of a very special man, Eric Evans, CEO for the Sierra Providence Healthcare System here in El Paso. It was an honor to spend time with this man. In the short time we were together I personally observed how committed he is not only to his job and his employees, but also to his family. Those who know him well speak of him as an excellent father and the love he carries for his wife and children is simply inspiring. In addition to this, as an employer it was interesting to see the respect and rapport he has built with every individual and member of the staff he came into contact with as we walked the hospital halls together. Under his leadership, I, and the rest of El Paso wait to see the exciting things he will continue to accomplish at the helm of Sierra Providence. Altogether this issue showcases the promising future that medicine has in our city and as El Paso and our esteemed medical community continue to grow, we look forward to even more advancements as we move into a new and exciting era of healthcare.

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The City

PROFILES

The City Features

The City

A PASSION FOR SAVING OTHERS: THE GAYLE GREVE HUNT SCHOOL OF NURSING

ERIC EVANS

By: JUAN SALOMON

A NEW ERA OF HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP FOR THE SUN CITY By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM, JD, CLTC

A Ton of Talent

The City

SHARING HER PASSION THROUGH CARING AND HEALING DR. MARY LACAZE, MD

Plus A Dash of Destiny equals

By: NATALIE ECKBERG

A Recipe for Success!

By: VERONICA NEVAREZ

The City The City

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVING THE CARDWEL COLLABORATIVE By: AUSTIN SAVAGE

By: NATALIE ECKBERG

The City

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84 The City

NEW FACILITIES MAY HELP RELIEVE HEALTHCARE WOES

EASY ON THE EYES UV LIGHT AND YOUR EYES

Spirituality

PASSION AND PINOCCHIO

THE BEST PERFORMANCE ENHANCER: A NOTE TO MY COLLEGE FRESHMAN

By: DENISE NELSON-PRIETO

By: JOLENE REZA KEIPP

By: MICHELLE CROMER

By: KIRSTEN APPLEBAUM

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Travel

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Food

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Artist Spotlight

BRANDON BAILEY JOHNSON By: MEAGAN KINLEY

HOW TO ATTRACT A MATE

Nation’s Best

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Love

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By: MEAGAN KINLEY

THREE TIPS FOR FLAWLESS FOUNDATION APPLICATION

By: JANNET BUSTILLOS

Investment

INHERITANCE CHOICES: WHAT WILL YOU 118 LEAVE BEHIND? By: ANDREW HARRIS

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Astrology

LOVE IN THE STARS

By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY

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MARIA GRAY – Owner of Live 2 Dance 1. What made you decide to open up your own Zumba studio?

4. Several times a year you travel to different studios to teach master

I had been invited to give Zumba classes at other studios, so I thought

classes. Every master class has a

that it would be best to eventually open my own.

different theme and you perform about three different dances each time. What

2. How long have you been a dancer and have you always had a

has been your favorite theme?

passion for dance? Of all the Zumba master classes that I I’ve been a dancer ever since I can remember -- it’s in my blood, dance

have participated, the ones that I’m most

is my passion.

interested in are the ones for charity because I love to help people in need.

3. Every year you go to a Zumba conference to learn the latest

One in particular is a recent one where I

and greatest to help keep your classes exciting and up-to-date.

participated to help raise money for a little

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two-year-old boy in need of open-heart surgery. This is where my job as a Zumba

Zumba Conventions are held in Orlando, Florida and they are the

instructor is most rewarding.

best for us instructors because we have the opportunity to learn new rhythms and specialties.

MARIO AND MARIA CUEVAS – OWNERS OF PASTA AVANTI 1. Have you and Mario always had a passion for

3. Have the two of you ever been to Italy?

Italian food and opening up a restaurant? Actually, this year we will be expanding our wings Mario and I have always worked in a restaurant

and going to Italy. It will be our nine year anniversary

environment. We are sincerely lucky we were able

and there is no better place we would enjoy.

to open the doors of Pasta Avanti nine years ago. Being able to work side-by-side, and working in

4. You’re dog lovers and have many dogs.

customer service, is a joy for the both of us.

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ERIC EVANS A New Era of Healthcare Leadership for the

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ransformational leadership is often defined by two principal characteristics: change and execution. In its simplest form, it centers around the leadership traits and strengths required to lead an organization through some period of required change, while inspiring and helping the people within the organization to execute that change as effectively and efficiently as possible. By virtually any measure, the healthcare industry is beginning a period of what most people agree will be an extended transformation. From how patients are billed, to how facilities are structured and staffed, to how providers are compensated and trained; it is all going to change. Within our community, the leader tasked with guiding and executing the Sierra Providence Healthcare system, part of the Tenet Healthcare system, through this period of change is Eric Evans. Evans recently took over as the CEO for the system within the El Paso market, putting him at the helm of the three current hospitals, the future hospital in the northwest part of El Paso, as well as the other facilities and the several thousand professionals that make the entire system run. In other words, one hell of a big challenge.

To better understand how Mr. Evans came to this role, and where he sees the Tenet Healthcare System going in the future, both within the El Paso community and as a whole, a bit of background on the myriad of healthcare changes that have happened recently is required, as well as a bit of information about Evansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experiences and background. Let us begin with the healthcare industry as a whole.

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It is safe to say that virtually everyone of

a result of these changes, the vast majority

over a mile apart from each other that were

voting age has heard of “Obamacare,”

of existing insurance plans were required

functioning and focused on the same things.

even if they are not entirely familiar with

to change in order to meet the prescribed

That just did not make sense,” said Evans.

pertinent details of the plan (insert joke

set of coverage standards, creating a

From there the decision was made to give

about Congress here). So, a brief primer: The

very challenging situation for insurers and

each hospital a more narrow focus and

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

providers. Additionally, and perhaps most

create Centers of Excellence within each

was signed into law in 2010, and represented

relevant for a large number of healthcare

facility. By creating the focus within each

the most sweeping change to healthcare

providers, there was also a significant

facility, everything from staff to physical

regulation and delivery in the United States

change in the Medicare reimbursement

facilities can be tailored to deliver “the best

in the modern era. It extended the amount

rules. In short, the rules had changed. In

care and patient experience possible.” That

of time that a child could be covered on

order to exist and thrive within the new

statement is a driving force behind much

his or her parents’ insurance; it eliminated

framework, changes were going to have to

of what Evans instills in his entire staff.

certain barriers to obtaining coverage, and

be implemented across the industry, and El

“Everything has to begin with providing

perhaps most controversially, required that

Paso’s Tenet system was no exception.

what is best for the patient. Period.” The Centers of Excellence model will help deliver

virtually all Americans obtain coverage, either through an employer or on their own

After Evans took over the position as

that experience in more comprehensive

through newly created “exchanges” for

Market

(CEO)

and efficient ways. Providence will focus

health insurance. To make coverage more

one of his first tasks was to address the

on the areas of Women and Children’s

affordable there were also a set of subsidies

apparent redundancy in how Sierra and

Health,

created that, depending on one’s situation,

Providence were positioned in the market.

Geriatrics and Oncology. Sierra will focus on

could help offset the cost of coverage. As

“We effectively had two hospitals, slightly

Cardiovascular Health, Rehabilitation, Adult

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Executive

Officer

Urology

and

Gastroenterology,

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Orthopedics and Neurosciences. The Neuro

As a healthcare system, we have a vested

this together.” From a facility perspective, this

and Geriatric focus areas are good examples

interest in providing the best learning

means that the network in El Paso will strive

of the Centers of Excellence model providing

opportunities for new healthcare providers.”

to create centers of care where patients can

enhanced facilities and delivery. Sierra is

The biggest example of this partnership is

receive not only acute care, but receive follow

adding customized neuro treatment facilities,

the new facility being built in northwest

up and specialist care, as well as imaging

while Providence will house the city’s first

El Paso. It is also collaboration between

and laboratory services in one convenient

acute Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit that

TTUHSC and Tenet, and will ultimately

radius. In effect, the Sierra network will

will feature 12 private rooms. Both of these

include the hospital, an 110,000 square

comprise three physical locations of service:

initiatives would not have been possible

foot Medical Office Complex, and provide

the downtown and central area, served by

under the previous models for the hospital.

learning

The Geriatric Unit is also an example

for

Sierra and Providence; East El Paso, served

approximately 75 residents across different

by Sierra Providence East; and ultimately far

stages of the medical school program.

west and Northwest El Paso, served by the

and

training

opportunities

new facility being constructed in that part of

of public/private partnerships that are a significant focus of both the broader Tenet

In keeping with the focus on the patient

the city. These geographic centers will help

network, as well as the Sierra Providence

experience,

deliver, in Eric’s words, “comprehensive

system here in El Paso, as the unit is being

movement to make the focus of patient care

access points closer to our patients’ homes.”

developed in conjunction with Texas Tech

more comprehensive. “We have to become

University’s Health Sciences Center here in

community partners in health. We have to

But there is much more to the patient

El Paso. “Public Private Partnerships help

work towards having a healthier community

experience than just the building and the

us deliver higher quality care and become

as a whole. We cannot just be focused on

doctor or nurse; the process itself is often

participating members of the community.

treating acute conditions; we have to be in

the biggest determining factor in how

Eric

also

spearheaded

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“I am a father, and a husband, and I want to ensure my family has the best care available to them, just as every parent and partner does.”

a patient grades their experience. We

been blessed at how quickly the community

talked about how the billing process, the

has welcomed us and are looking forward

information gathering process, and even the

to raising our sons here.” Eric had already

testing and laboratory process impact the

been exposed to living and working in Texas,

patient’s overall experience. “I am not sure

having previously been the head of a smaller

the industry has always built their processes

network for Tenet in Rowlett, Texas, and

around ensuring it is the best thing for the

when the opportunity arose to come to El

patient, not necessarily the best thing for

Paso he jumped on it. “This is one of the

the hospital. We are going to change that.”

stars of Tenet’s system here in Texas. It is an

This focus on the process of care delivery

honor to lead this organization.”

is a direct reflection on Eric’s education and experience. With a degree in industrial

Indeed, it is perhaps that latter sentiment

management from Purdue, followed by

that is at the heart of Evans push to make

several years of experience in manufacturing

the patient experience more effective and

within the automotive industry, and then on

efficient. “If we are functioning as a true

to Harvard Business School, a focus on the

community partner, then our focus should be

systems and process is fundamental to Eric’s

on overall community health.” We discussed

approach. Indeed, he is already working on

the significant economic and social impact

several initiatives at Sierra Providence that

that a healthier community makes. “What

will hopefully fundamentally improve the

is the economic impact if we can help cut

efficiency of the process from both sides

down on lost work time by 10%? 20%?

of the equation. “We are sharing more

Significant.” Indeed, Evans noted that much

information and working more closely with

of the changes within the industry are hoping

each of our doctor’s practices than ever

to change that paradigm. “Tenet has been

before.” The network here in El Paso has

leading the charge in changing the focus of

gone so far as to create a separate entity,

healthcare systems from simply providing

the Clinical Integration Organization, LLC,

acute care to integrating and focusing on

that will allow the hospital and the providing

overall health. We are going to implement

physicians to coordinate and negotiate

that focus here in El Paso.”

services, payments, and other aspects of the patient experience in a way that was simply

There is no doubt that healthcare delivery in

not possible before. They are also working

the United States is undergoing a revolution

on a Health Information Exchange (HIE) that

across the board. In the Sun City, the Sierra

will allow for far more patient information

Providence Health Network is working to

sharing, making the patient experience

ensure that revolution benefits the patients

not only more efficient, but also more cost

and members of the community as much as

effective.

information

possible. And it is clear that in Eric Evans,

sharing, we can eliminate unneeded or

our community and Tenet have a leader of

redundant procedures, making the patient’s

vision and action that will help to ensure

experience better, and also less expensive.”

that transformation is as productive and

“With

improved

powerful as possible. The focus on the patient experience is also a personal one. “I am a father, and a husband, and I want to ensure my family has the best care available to them, just as every parent and partner does.” When asked what drew him and his wife Stefanie to El Paso, Eric’s answer is: “The people make this community so spectacular. We have

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live life simply, revealing how to become a healthier, skinnier you.

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“10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head,

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This book has received a lot of acclaim as a “New York Times”

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A Passion

April, 2015

Saving Others for

The Gayle Greve Hunt

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| By: JUAN SALOMON photography by: BRIAN WANCHO |

School of Nursing

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n inspiration is born inside the soul, and it is funny

because you almost feel how tiny rays

of light spread through your body. You feel how it moves you and how it progressively starts to lead you in a path; your gut feels enthusiastic too. Choosing nursing as your route is something that requires an immense amount of stamina, emotional strength, knowledge, and above all … lots of passion. “The best part of being a nurse is that you can make a difference, and you get so much more than you ever give because it’s just wonderful to help people,” says Dr. Jeanne M. Novotny, Ph. D., RN, FAAN who is a Professor and the Founding Dean of the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing. The school just opened its new state-of-the-art facilities this past February located right in front of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, also a branch from Texas Tech University of Health Sciences in El Paso. The GGHSON offers a Bachelor of Science in nursing that can be obtained with an intensive 16-month program, and another undergraduate program for students who are already a RN (Registered Nurse) who want to obtain a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). The pioneering facilities located at the corner of Concepcion and Alberta Street contain such cutting-edge technology that faculty from other universities want to visit the building to get ideas, and its not even four months old. “We have wonderful simulation labs, and we work with emergency medicine so the students have the opportunity to practice,” says Dr. Novotny. The experienced faculty from the GGHSON set up scenarios for the nursing students, collaborating with physicians from the Paul L. Foster School and residents from hospitals, in order to experience what it really is like to take care of someone. The laboratories contain everything a hospital would have and contain first class mannequins that are able to talk, sweat, turn blue or red, move and even show symptoms of seizure and range from small-sized cute mannequins, to 400-pound mannequins. The entire simulation process is video www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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recorded by a facilitator in the control room

Ohio State University, and then received her

who sets up the whole scenario. Faculty can

doctorate degree from Kent State University.

point out what procedures were done right

Dr. Novotny also holds a certificate from the

and what procedures can be ameliorated

Institute for Management and Leadership

by the student. The simulation laboratories

in Education at Harvard. She began her

and the hospital rooms contain an operating

academic career as an assistant professor at

room, an emergency room, and the highest

Kent State University and prior to becoming

level of technology we see in hospitals today.

the

served as dean of the School of Nursing at

Stereotypes exist in the medical field, as well

Fairfield University. Doctors, professors, and

as in many other work places. Maybe a person

recognized scholars from across the country

considering going to nursing school might

are scheduled to do workshops and talk to

think they would be stuck in a hospital for the

the students of the school, so they can know

rest of their lives, but that is not the case. Dr.

what other paths they can take besides

Novotny explained how it all depends in the

working in a hospital. The point is, you never

path you take and what your passion really is.

know where your career can take you unless

“If you have a BSN you can become a nurse

you research and educate yourself on what

practitioner, a nurse anesthetist, a clinical

other fields exist in the nursing world.

founding

dean

GGHSON,

she

nurse specialist, an administrative nurse, a

nurse midwife, a nurse attorney, and even

“My goal is to have 50% men and 50%

a nurse at the federal government level,”

women in the program and we have already

says Dr. Novotny who started her career at

seen a big change,” says Dr. Novotny who

the epicenter of nursing; the operating room.

is determined to make this goal a reality.

She first earned her Bachelor of Science and

Certainly there are now more women

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dr. mary lacaze, md

octor Mary Lacaze, Director

Lacaze, who earned her medical degree

of the Pediatric Hematology/

at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara,

Oncology

also serves as an assistant professor in

Paso Children’s Hospital, has

the Department of Pediatrics, Division of

Program

a saying that has guided her

Hematology/Oncology at the Texas Tech

professional endeavors since the early days

University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)

of her career.

at El Paso. She presides as Chair of the Ethics Committee at El Paso Children’s Hospital. Dr.

“I always say that the goal of my job is to

Lacaze completed her pediatric residency at

cure – but my passion is to care,” said Lacaze

Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She is fellowship

from her office at the hospital.

trained in pediatric hematology/oncology as well as having completed a fellowship in

That passion fuels her very busy – and

bone marrow and stem cell transplant, both

very long – days. Her shifts are filled with

at Duke University Medical Center, Durham,

meetings with team members, evaluating

NC. She has been involved over the years

medical plans for each patient, going on

with pediatric oncology clinical research.

rounds,

teaching,

performing

medical

procedures such as spinal taps, conducting

The New York native and her daughter,

patient consultations and communicating

Mia, left the Baltimore area where she was

with families.

serving as the Medical Director for Mt. Sinai in 2006 when she accepted a position that

“I laugh because I stay in good running

brought her family to Las Cruces. In 2010,

shape that way,” said Lacaze. “It’s fast

she was given the chance to help start the

paced and it’s busy. This is a subspecialty in

hematology and oncology department at

pediatrics that pushes you and challenges

Children’s.

you – academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It goes against the natural law

“The ability to get in on the ground floor up

of life for a young child to die of cancer. So,

and build the program was very exciting,” she

yes, the field is extremely challenging. But I

said. “We have a relatively large population

take great pride in having a positive outlook

but there had never been a designated

and using humor in my doctoring.”

children’s hospital. The ability to have this hospital allows different subspecialists come

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“I always say that the goal of my job is to cure – but my passion is to care.”

together and offer care in a way that has

Paso and Hospice of El Paso. “I never want

never been done before and in a way that the

to see another snowy day. And the people

community needs. It creates a real hardship

are very gracious. They are friendly and family

when families are burdened with treatments

oriented. I’m very happy and proud to raise

that are long-term – especially when they are

my child here. And I adore my patients.”

forced to go out of town. In El Paso, our family and loved ones are what is most important.

While she adores them all, Lacaze admits

And when you are told you have to leave after

to having a special place in her heart for her

a diagnosis to get treatment where you may

adolescent patients.

not have family or friends is very difficult. It’s “Adolescence poses an entirely different

hard to keep any kind of normalcy.”

hardship in terms of lifestyle,” she said. “If the

a 3-year-old is diagnosed with leukemia they

opportunity to live and work in a community

may not have the intellectual understanding

she loves.

or cognition of a 16-year-old. They don’t

The

move

also

afforded

Lacaze

worry as much. They aren’t as self-conscious

“I love the southwest and I love the Mexican

about their hair falling out. They still just want

culture,” said Lacaze, who serves on the

to be children. But with teens, it’s different.

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To offer that support, the hospital created a support group specifically for them – Hematologic Extremely Awesome Teens (HEAT). “There is nobody that can be a greater source of strength or support than they are to each other,” she said. “I just can’t say enough about my teens. I’m very proud of them.” Lacaze is also incredibly proud of her daughter, Mia, who she calls her “pride and light of her life.” Together, the two spend their time together outdoors. They also share a love of animals. “I am just so happy to be in El Paso,” she said. “And so happy to be at Children’s. We’re all about family-centered care and that’s what it’s all about. One team working together for the betterment of that family and that child. I love my community. I just feel so blessed and so happy with my life.”

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Plus A Dash of Destiny s l a equ | By: VERONICA NEVAREZ |

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hen two doctors

Both doctors are of Latino descent, but from

Today, they pride themselves as a husband

embarked on their

different ethnic backgrounds. This would

and wife collaboration of smarts, know-how,

own journey to helping

become a common link in the decisions they

and the little things that come with genuine

others, they knew for

would eventually make with respect to the

friendship. In fact, when Dr. Agullo picked

certain that this was their

place they would one day call home. Dr.

up and moved to Rochester, MN to attend

calling. What they didn’t

Agullo, born in Puerto Rico, made his way

the prestigious Mayo Clinic to complete

know is how their lives would collide, by

to El Paso as a first year medical resident

his plastic surgery training, Dr. Palladino

sheer fate, to make the deepest impact not

working in the ICU at Texas Tech University

would soon follow. Together the two would

only in our community, but around the world.

Health Sciences Center in the early 2000’s.

eventually graduate from the Mayo Clinic as

Enter Dr. Frank Agullo and Dr. Humberto

He recounts meeting Dr. Palladino in 2003,

full-fledged general and plastic surgeons, and

Palladino. When viewing their curriculum

arranged by a simple email that would lead

the rest is history.

vitae, one can’t help but feel overwhelmingly

to a first meeting and the beginning of not

impressed with the long list of top-notch

only a professional relationship, but a lasting

As Dr. Palladino explains, returning to El

credentials

nationally

friendship. Dr. Palladino, who would be

Paso was very much a “lottery,” since

recognized surgeons with specialties in

completing his general surgery training at

each had a listing of cities where they could

plastic and general surgery, the bar is set

Texas Tech, recalls arriving to El Paso on a

best put their skills into practice and both

high. What isn’t apparent, is that they had

Sunday and Dr. Agullo being the very first

had actually placed El Paso on the list. Not

choices about where they would make their

person he’d meet that day.

surprisingly, the doctors name friendliness

individual mark and that’s what makes their

and approachability of the people of our city,

story remarkable. How so? Quite simply, out

This encounter would mark not only the

similarities in language and culture, as well

of sheer adoration of El Paso, these award-

early beginnings of a solid partnership, but

as safety, as their top reasons for choosing

winning surgeons chose our beautiful Sun

would later serve as the glue that keeps

to live and work here. They also recognized a

City to make a WORLD of difference!

this team together. What’s more, their team

need for improving the quality of life here, as

would also come to include the doctors’

well as for improving a patient’s self-image

wives, Pamela Agullo and Alina Palladino.

as a result of their work. Interestingly, Dr.

and

awards.

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in their quest for improving overall quality of life. From performing surgeries in places like Vietnam, Peru, and our neighboring Mexico, their benevolent acts have enabled a sheer transformation in children suffering from facial cleft lip and palate deformities. Their selfless missions have become life changing as those suffering from such congenital defects experience a newfound freedom from the hindering effects on self-image that accompany such conditions. These acts of caring for the underserved continue to this day, since missions are planned yearly through SMILE Network International, which is an organization that works to coordinate efforts around the world. Both doctors also credit Dr. William Miller from the Rotary

Agullo tells of having once had a negative view

Club of El Paso as having been instrumental

of plastic surgery until he realized the many

in these humanitarian contributions, especially

benefits of cosmetic surgeries on children

right across our border in Juárez where, in

suffering from facial deformities. He explains,

one instance, as many as 63 surgeries were

“That’s how I got interested in plastic surgery,

performed in one straight week.

because I saw what a difference the plastic

surgeons were making in these kids’ lives.”

Today, these Board Certified surgeons own

and operate Southwest Plastic Surgery in

This leads us to the noteworthy, humanitarian

conjunction with their talented wives. Pamela

efforts displayed by Dr. Agullo and Dr. Palladino

Agullo, Marketing and Hair Transplant Lead

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Southwest Plastic surgery Tech, and Alina Palladino, Marketing and Public Relations, help their husbands run a booming practice and are the epitome of team playing as they thrive in delivering the best in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in our area. Dr. Agullo also currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and Dr. Palladino serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, both at the Texas Tech Department of Surgery. When they’re not teaching, they’re offering the most advanced techniques in plastic surgery available in El Paso. From SERI internal biosilk bras and corsets, which improve the results of breast augmentation and tummy tuck procedures, to the latest in buttock augmentation techniques like Brazilian Butt Lifts and Buttock Implants, these surgeons are offering the latest and greatest in cosmetic plastic surgery. The future looks even brighter when looking at current research into stem cell technologies for the advancement of cosmetic plastic surgery. Tissue Perfusion, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Adipose Derived Stem Cell techniques are on the forefront of what these doctors are offering for those looking for what’s trending in preventative aging procedures. As Dr. Palladino asserts, “We may not make you live longer, but we make you live better.” So, for anyone looking for the best and most qualified plastic surgeons in town, you won’t have to travel far. We’re privileged to have two brilliant practitioners available right here in our backyards! And so it goes ... things really do happen for a reason and lucky for us, the whole team at Southwest Plastic Surgery was destined to make El Paso a powerful ingredient in their winning recipe for success.

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Dispelling Misconceptions Through Medical Outreach | By: NATALIE ECKBERG with special contribution by HELEN BROOKE DAVIS photography by: TOMMIE MORELOS |

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make a wish

April, 2015

When Xavier – known as “X”– first learned

To achieve that goal, Make-A-Wish is focusing

that he would be eligible for a wish through

on medical outreach to dispel the common

the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North

misconceptions that the organization only

Texas’ El Paso Regional Office, he and his

serves children diagnosed with cancer or

family didn’t expect the impact it would

those with a terminal diagnosis. Outreach and

make on his life.

education activities include regular meetings with members of the medical community

“I’ve seen such a difference in X since his

and the development of consistent and easy-

Make-A-Wish experience,” said his uncle

to-read guidelines for medical professionals.

Julian Patrick. “Everything from his attitude to his confidence – it’s really changed him for

Over the past year, 95 children in El Paso

the better.”

County

have

been

diagnosed

with

malignant, degenerative, progressive or other The Andres High School student, who battles

life-threatening medical condition. Examples

sickle cell anemia, wished to visit his mother,

of these conditions include end-stage renal

who lives in Virginia. The two were able to

disease, Duchenne Muscalar Dystrophy,

go on sightseeing tours, shopping and just

AIDS,

simply spend time together.

Cystic Fibrosis or Leigh Syndrome. Referrals

cancer,

congestive

heart

failure,

are accepted from medical professionals “My favorite memory of the trip was when

(physician, nurse, social worker or child-life

the lights went off (due to a storm) and we

specialist), parents or legal guardians and

ended up just spending the entire night

prospective wish kids.

talking,” he said. The Make-A-Wish experience all starts with

For X, learning about the possibility of being

the referral process, said Medical Outreach

granted a wish all started with a visit from

Manager Jean Cooper.

Providence Children’s Hospital Child Life Specialist Ana Aburto.

“The medical community are our true partners

at Make-A-Wish,” said Cooper. “Our goal is to

“Working as a Child Life Specialist I see the

educate the community to ensure that every

importance of Make-A-Wish,” said Aburto.

child, 2 ½ - 18 years, with a life-threatening

“Many times it improves children’s compliance

medical condition receives his or her wish.”

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Parents and physicians confirm that wish experiences play a unique role in the healing process. A recent Wish Impact Study found that 80 percent of health care professionals say they believe that the experience can influence wish kids’ health, and 97 percent

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of wish families observed increases in their child’s emotional health. “There are few guarantees in medicine, but Make-A-Wish can guarantee that we will bring renewed hope, strength and joy to a child,” said Cooper. “If we can combine traditional medicine with what Make-A-Wish offers, it is the best chance we have to impact a child’s life.” X agreed. “My life is better because of Make-AWish,” he said. “It was good before, but it’s a thousand times better now. It made me remember what it felt like to be a kid.” If you know a child who may qualify for Make-A-Wish or would like more information, please call (915) 855-8702 or go to www.ntx.wish.org.

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Innovation and Technology Driving the Cardwell Collaborative | By: AUSTIN SAVAGE |

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midst all the discourse of ballparks and water parks and, well, park parks, it is easy to see how a piece of land allocated for a biomedical technology park can go over looked. Such is the case when the El Paso City Council set aside 13 acres of property for the Medical Center of

the Americas Foundation, but with ground having been broken on the upcoming facility it will no longer be easy to overlook. That’s because in place of the run down 440 acres off of I-10 in central El Paso will arise a state of the art facility, a cutting edge center of biomedical innovation know as the Cardwell Collaborative. Ground has been broken and construction begun, all in the hopes of bringing 21st century technology and impactful economic growth to an area in need. The expansive campus is not even intended to tear down existent buildings, but to include many of the longstanding businesses, showing a commitment not only to the idea of economic development, but to the people of the community who have been counting on the arrival of the facility since murmurings were made over a decade ago. The patience shown by the optimistic and the persistence shown by those in the MCA Foundation community will be rewarded in the spring of 2016, as the estimated $29-million modern medical miracle will arise. The hope is to push so far forward into the future that visitors to the center may even be greeted and directed by a supercomputer upon arrival. Beyond the flash and glitz of owning one of the world’s great supercomputers is the practical business of, well, business. The facility will be designed to offer space to lease to associated entities. With the Cardwell Collaborative, named after Jack Cardwell a business mogul and philanthropist, as the center of the hub, Texas Tech and the University Medical Center have been looking into leasing space within the building as well as purchasing nearby property. Of course all this upcoming development will require a workforce to construct and install, thus the Cardwell is proving to be an economic boon before it has even arrived and it will undoubtedly continue to be one as, according to El Paso Inc.’s Robert Gray, the MCA Foundation has started working towards integrating schools such as Jefferson High School, and Silva Health Magnet High School, and even El Paso Community College in creating collaborative programs and initiatives that provide opportunities for the students, while developing necessary tools for the MCA Foundation. The Cardwell Collaborative is proving to be an intriguing integration of old and new as part of El Paso’s continuing push into the 21st century. It is seemingly a study in contradiction as a cutting-edge facility in a formerly rundown part of town that is combining some of the most celebrated minds in their fields and associating them with those of aspiring teenage thinkers … but it is this exciting blend that celebrates the past, while focusing on the future, that makes the Cardwell Collaborative one of the most exciting collaborations the southwest has ever seen.

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xpansion is an innate feature of urban

that stipulates the budget and expenditures of the United

life. Take a drive anywhere in El Paso

States Department of Defense (DOD). WBAMC falls under

and you will encounter development,

the enterprise of the Military Health System, a division of

expansions, and construction. Growth

the DOD that provides health care to active duty and retired

runs the gamut, from residential districts to hospitals.

military personnel and their dependents.

One example of this progress can be seen on Loop 375 and Spur 601 in Northeast El Paso. Construction

Yubeta says all 3,600 current employees are slated to

of a new William Beaumont Army Medical Center

transfer to the new hospital. This number is comprised

(WBAMC) is already underway. The nearly 1.13 million

of more than 900 military and enlisted officers, with the

square foot facility will include a seven-story hospital

balance of employees being made up of administrative staff

with 135 beds. Also part of the facility will be two clinic

and civilians.

buildings, an administrative building, a research building, and a central utility plant. Additionally the project includes

Another area of town where growth is rapidly underway is

support for numerous Graduate Medical Education,

the far west side. Among the numerous projects occurring

nursing, and enlisted training programs, such as general surgery,

there is the Sierra Providence Health Network’s (SPHN)

orthopedic surgery, and internal medicine.

collaboration with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) to construct a new acute care hospital.

The new hospital will replace the existing WBAMC.

Contractors have already broken ground for this new facility

According to Julia Yubeta, Public Affairs Specialist for

located at the corner of Transmountain Road and Resler Drive.

WBAMC, the move to retire the extant hospital came

The facility will house 140 beds and is slated to cost more

about simply because “WBAMC is an old hospital. It was

than $105 million to construct. The hospital will also serve

built in the 1970s.” Furthermore, the construction of the

as a teaching facility for TTUHSC’s Paul L. Foster School of

new hospital was approved under the specification of the

Medicine students, nursing students, resident physicians

National Defense Authorization Act, which is a federal law

and faculty. The hospital is scheduled to open fall 2016.

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Far east El Paso will also be home to a new

however, does not use recruiters in order to

medical facility. Melissa Offutt, administrative

find its physicians. Yubeta says the hospital

director of marketing and communications

has certain contracts in place for civilian

for Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, says the

positions, which helps ease the burden of

Las Palmas Del Sol Emergency Center is

finding qualified medical care providers.

scheduled to open this year around mid-June. It will be located at 1951 N. Zaragoza and will

The process of recruiting physicians is

be about 9,500 square feet and contain nine

not without obstacles. Deitch notes that

exam rooms. The facility will also have the

finding good doctors is a challenge in El

staff, equipment, and capability to perform

Paso because of the ratio of residents to

CT scans, ultrasounds, and radiology.

physicians. Physician shortage is a problem that is occurring at a national level, and El

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Along with the effort to build these new

Paso is no exception. In fact according to a

hospitals comes the task of filling them

report last year by KVIA Channel 7, El Paso

with qualified healthcare providers. Sally

is considered the second worst large city in

Hurt-Deitch, CEO for Sierra Providence East

doctor to resident ratio. Therefore hospitals

Medical Center, and COO for the SPHN, says

have had to find other avenues of quality care.

the network relies heavily on TTUHSC for

One method of bridging the gap in medical

new recruits. She comments: ”We are very

care is to make use of some of the more

dependent on Texas Tech.” She asserts that it

than 205,000 nurse practitioners who are

is ideal to be able to draw from the city’s local

working in the United States. The American

pool of talent when recruiting physicians.

Association of Nurse Practitioners defines

Both the SPHN and Las Palmas Del Sol utilize

a nurse practitioner as a registered nurse

a dedicated team of recruiters whose job it

with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing “who

is to identify and develop support packages

completes a master’s or doctoral degree

for potential physician recruits. WBAMC,

program, and has advanced clinical training

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Family Nurse Practitioner. He was recruited

of nurse practitioners was forged out of

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necessity in 1965 when access to healthcare

develop graduate programs in one or more of

in rural and inner city areas was limited. “This

the advanced practice [nursing] roles, which

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DR. KEITH JOHNSON, MD PA “Our Surg Center of West Texas is a unique and great addition to El Paso that provides a wonderful surgical experience for both patient and doctor.” A lot has happened since Dr. Keith Johnson

anterior approach to hip arthroplasty, as well as

Board of Governors at Sierra Providence

was featured on the cover of last year’s

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the Board of Directors for the SPPPN (Sierra

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There have been awards and accolades: Dr.

There have been physician additions: The

both Mako hip and knee replacements. And he

Johnson was one of only two El Pasoans to

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be inducted into the 2015 class of the Texas

with his practice at 1300 Murchison,

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having performed over 200 Makoplasties. He

whose alumni include President George

doubled. It now includes Dr. Keith Johnson,

There have been grand openings: In 2014 Dr.

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JOSEPH QUINTANA, MD CARDIOLOGY CARE CONSULTANTS “El Paso is a wonderful place to live, raise a family and great place to work.” Dr. Joseph A. Quintana is a native El Pasoan,

specializes in the treatment of varicose veins

His love for El Paso will bring future

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as a vascular specialist.

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Dr. Quintana is in association with the

Cardiology within our region. His services are

Cardiology Fellowship at St. Joseph Mercy

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conveniently available on the west, east and

Hospital in Michigan. He continued his

continues to attend and service patients at

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their various hospitals. He also practices at

the University of Illinois at Chicago and

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his practice to be professional and ethical with

said Dr. Quintana.

received training from the Culinary Institute

five other members specializing in different

of America, has studied abroad in Italy and

areas to provide the best medical attention.

Spain, as his passion for the culinary arts has

His emphasis is on evaluating patients

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DR. THOMAS E. ALOST, JR. “A top orthopedic surgeon ... and then some!” In first getting to know Dr. Tom Alost, one

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n a climate the boasts 84% sunlight

amount of time in the sun. Most individuals

in a 365-day year, the “Sun City” title

appreciate the link between ultraviolet (UV)

is worn proudly on our sun-kissed

rays and protecting themselves from skin

faces. Many of us carry sunblock in

cancer, especially El Pasoans. But are we

our cars, backpacks and handbags;

protecting our eyes adequately? “The UV

lather our children and ourselves

Index in El Paso in extremely high making

in it before spending even a small

exposure dangerous not only to our skin but

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to our eyes and eye lids as well,â&#x20AC;? explains

UV Light and Eyesight

is radiation that can have adverse long and

Dr. Ruben Ramirez, ophthalmologist, who

There are three types of UV radiation: first

short-term consequences. These rays can

along with his wife optometrist Dr. Monica

UV-C, a form of radiation that is absorbed into

pass through the cornea reaching the lens and

Rodriguez, own Buena Vista Eye Care. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

the ozone layer and does not pose a threat.

retina, compromising our overall health and

vital to make the connection between UV

Next, UV-B rays that stimulate the production

greatly affecting our vision. But in a city where

radiation and eye damage now.

of melanin, a skin pigment contributing to

the weather and sunlight beckon you to be

a lounging-by-the-pool suntan. Lastly, UV-A

outdoors the best defense is proper protection.

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Extended

and

even

brief

amounts

exposure to the sun can truly injure the eyes possibly leading to conditions like: • Macular Degeneration - damage to the retina that can lead to age related blindness. • Cataracts - a clouding of the eye’s natural lenses often triggered by overexposure to UV-B rays. • Photokeratitis - result of over exposure to UV-B rays from long days on the course or hiking the Franklins. This condition can be painful and even lead to temporary blindness. • Pterygium “surfers eye” - a pink non cancerous growth forming in the whites of the eye.

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“Pterygium is very common in El Paso,” adds Dr. Ramirez. “The growth develops over the cornea upsetting vision and can be unsightly.” Dr. Ramirez is no stranger to lengthy exposure to the sun. He enjoys his weekly golf outing and advocates for sporting wide-brimmed hats and UV-A or UV-B protected sunglasses. “There are no FDA regulations on companies who claim their sunglasses are UV safe. You can go into a gas station and buy a pair of five-dollar shades that claim they’re UV-A

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To provide suitable defense against harmful rays sunglasses should block out 99 to 100% of both UV-A and UV-B radiation, screen out 75 to 90% of visible light and be entirely matched in color and free of distortion and imperfection. What about those designer shades that are so stylishly appealing? Surely we don’t have to forgo fashion to shield the windows to the soul. You can take your Prada, wayfarers, and aviator frames and have them altered with UV-A and UV-B lenses with Dr. Ramirez. Stylish, smart and safe! UV damage is cumulative over a lifetime. With this in mind, it’s particularly important to protect children’s eyes from the sun. Children spend much more time outdoors than adults. “Kids eyes are most at risk for UV damage,” warns Dr. Ramirez. However getting them to wear protective sunglasses can be challenging so try glasses that are kid friendly like Hello Kitty, Disney or Marvel Heroes. El Paso is far too beautiful for anyone to stay hidden indoors. Those who choose an active lifestyle will no doubt venture out and it’s vital to protect our bodies against harmful elements. Helmets are encouraged for cycling, hats are a must for golf, but when it comes to protecting our eyes one must be thorough and do their homework to ensure they’re adequately protected. When it comes to the damaging effects from the suns rays one should not turn a blind eye.

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PASSION

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PINOCCHIO T

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he story of Pinocchio

calling we are simply blind wanderers on the roads of life. Once we

has been translated into

receive a calling that resonates with the pattern woven within us, we

240 languages and is

find a path and enter a pilgrimage that suits our soul. Such life-path

one of the most famous

requires that we risk ourselves in order to find ourselves.

fairy tales in the world. Among all the insights that author Carlo Collodi tells us,

The soul carries the original agreement that moves us to life in the first

there is one that most people seem to

place. And, the divine companion and inner passion tries repeatedly to

miss: Pinocchio’s Father Geppetto,

remind us of the purpose set within. Each soul arrives with a natural

is a craftsman who works with

passion intended to fashion something meaningful and beautiful from

his own hands and tools. He

the raw materials of life.

is not satisfied with making just chairs and tables, like

Soul and sole are related words that have shared roots. Soul carries

his colleagues he wants to

the meaning of “being the only one of its kind” an exceptional, unique

create “a marvelous puppet

and extraordinary person. And sole, can also mean the bottom of

that can dance, fence and

one’s feet. In order to become a unique and extraordinary person we

do flips.” Something never

must “walk our walk” and move the way our soul would have us

done before. No other fable

move. We must find the original speech of the soul and become the

or story does a better job of

vehicle of its true expression.

narrating the extraordinary creativity of a person. Though

For those who live in the way that their soul intended and keep the

Collodi probably did not imagine

original agreement that continually brought them to the dance of life,

him as much, Geppetto is the

become uniquely shaped and solely made. They become one-of-a-

forerunner of those who work with

kind, the person that everyone can learn something from, the kind of

love, imagination, inventive verve and

passionate soul that no one can ever replace.

above all, passion. The original book version of Pinocchio is different from the Disney Fairy tales were once called “fated tales.”

adaptation. Instead of a puppet turning into a boy as in the movie, the

Many fairy tales deal with conditions caused by fate, the

book tells of a boy turning into a real man by earning his own keep,

restrictions of birth, spells cast and curses that must be faced and

taking care of his father, rolling up his sleeves and getting to work. In

defeated or life won’t progress and love won’t prosper. Folk and fairy

the book, there is no waving of magic wands; Pinocchio has a dream

tales contain images that relate to issues that each of us are fated to

and wakes up a real person. Geppetto passionately creates Pinocchio

struggle within our lives. They represent aspects of passion that are

and author Collodi passionately creates a work of art that jumps from

necessary for true transformations to occur.

the page, freeing itself from just a physical book and becomes a transcendental myth, regardless of how it is told or in what language.

We can’t become who we are at the core of ourselves unless the

In the end we too have a choice as to whether we will wake up.

passion in us becomes recognized and released. If we accept our

Because, there will be many things that catch your eye, but only a few

inner passion and learn to work with it, everything changes. Spells are

that catch the passion in your soul.

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REASONS you’re not losing weight

12 3 46 Fitness

April, 2015

You’re not weight training.

It is crucial to any program for fat loss that you weight train. If you’re jumping on a treadmill to try to shed those pounds, you’ll only start burning fat 30 minutes

You’re not eating enough.

into the workout and only for the remainder of your cardio session will you burn fat. During

weight

training

you’re

When I create meal plans for my clients I

actually

usually recommend doing three meals with two

breaking down the muscle, and while your

snacks or even up to six small meals. Everyone

muscles are recovering you’re burning fat for

always exclaims “Wow! This is a lot of food, I

hours after your workout. If you’re not sure

can’t eat all that!” I tell them, you’re metabolism

where to start in a weight training program,

is like a fire. You have to constantly feed wood to a

hire a trainer, take notes, and learn

fire in order for it to keep burning … same with your

how to do it on your own.

metabolism. You need to constantly feed

yourself small-portioned meals spread out 2-3

You’re not eating enough protein.

hours throughout the day. Your stomach is like

a funnel. When you fill it up to the top, it takes forever to fully digest. When you feed it small amounts, it can digest it right away, and speed

Protein is proven to keep you full longer, help curb

cravings, and increase your fat metabolism. Sometimes

up your metabolism. Remember that when you go for more than 12 hours without eating, your metabolism decreases by 40%.

people try to lose weight by sticking to fruits and vegetables and find themselves left with skin flab on their bodies. When you incorporate a high protein diet into your fat-loss plan, your body will tone and tighten to a fit physique you’re looking for. Protein will also improve your

skin, hair, nails, bones, and

prevent signs of aging.

You’re drinking too much.

You’re too stressed. When your body is under stress, it holds on to fat. Especially if you’re skipping meals. When your body doesn’t know when the next meal will be, it stores fat just in case. When you’re stressed your cortisol levels rise which increases abdominal fat, elevates blood pressure, and leads to insulin resistance. Try to get more sleep to help alleviate stress and bring down cortisol levels.

Remember not to stress over the number on the scale.

Life is all about balance. It’s okay to have the occasional night out on the town or a relaxing wine at night every now and then, but

Muscle weighs more than fat, so

alcohol can severely hinder your fat loss

when you’re training to lose fat, the

efforts. Alcohol contains a lot more

scale may not go down, but you

calories than you think, and impairs

will lose inches! Take monthly body

judgment when eating, leading to

measurements of body fat and

making unhealthy choices. Do your

best to consume in moderation, and

tell your friends your goals so they

inches lost. Measure around your

neck, shoulders, chest, waist, glutes,

thighs, and arms to see the real results!

don’t pressure you to drink too much.

For more information on starting a fat loss program, contact The City Magazine Official Trainer Lizzie Martinez at NewYouGym@Gmail.com or visit NEWYOUGYM.COM. 87

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SOMBRA ANTIGUA

VINEYARD AND WINERY Hidden

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hidden gem

t is a beautiful Saturday afternoon and you are enjoying the view of the mountains and the acres of grape vines – all while sipping a glass of delightful red wine. A guitarist provides beautiful background music to accompany lively conversation with good friends. Where are you? France, Spain, Italy? No, your journey is much shorter. Just off Highway 28 between El Paso and Las Cruces, down a dusty gravel road lies the hidden gem of Sombra

Antigua Winery, tucked away in New Mexico’s oldest commercial vineyard where wines have been produced sine the 1600s. David Fisher and Theresa Olguin-Fisher are the owners of Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery; a family owned and operated business, where over 5,000 vines grow on eight acres of perfect grape producing soil that resembles the wine producing areas of Spain. They have run the vineyard since 2008, and in 2012 opened their tasting room. All but two of the employees are family. Theresa and David are engineers who decided to open a boutique winery because

name Sombra Antigua after spending days working at the vineyard

they loved to entertain. Their goal was to have their guests feel like

and opening wine to share with friends in the late afternoon.

they were in their home and on their back porch. When you are sitting on the patio or inside at the bar, you know they have succeeded.

Sombra Antigua showcases produces 11 wines that are only available

The inside tasting bar is set up like a kitchen, where guests can

at the vineyard and all of the selections are from New Mexico.

also peruse displays of jewelry created by Theresa. Theresa, David

From the Pinot Grigio to Moscato to Malbec to Dolcetto, there is

and other family members are frequently socializing and enjoying a

truly something for every taste. A favorite at the tasting room is

glass of wine with their guests. That feeling of being in their home is

“Theresa’s Blend” – described as “an example of Theresa, ‘always

something that sets Sombra Antigua apart from the other vineyards

mixing something.’ The semi-sweet dark fruit taste of the Dolcetto

and what keeps people returning.

softens the tannins of the Tempranillo providing an excellent sipping wine with dark cherry finish.” Sombra Antigua was on the first in New

“Sombra Antigua” loosely translates to “ancient shadows” and the

Mexico to produce a Malbec and Theresa and David are excited to

name of the winery pays tribute to its location near the historic Camino

introduce a Barbera as well as an Albariño this spring. They are proud

Real trail, when the sun falls behind the mesas, the long shadows cast

that their Albariño is the only one produced in New Mexico.

reminders of the travelers of long ago. Theresa and David chose the

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April, 2015 For those who prefer a few bubbles in their wines, Sombra Antigua also serves awardwinning sparklers by Gruet. The Gruet Winery is located in Albuquerque and produces nine excellent sparkling wines that are now available in 48 states. Sombra Antigua features three of the Gruet sparklers – each of them a great refresher on a warm spring day. The owners aspire that the winery becomes a “go-to place” for music. Live music is scheduled for most Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

the

recent

Valentine’s

Day afternoon, guests were treated to the delightful guitar playing and singing of Julio Ortiz. Ortiz is a crowd favorite and makes frequent appearances at Sombra Antigua. Lesser-known musicians are noless fabulous and always surprise with some fabulous music to accompany a lazy afternoon enjoying the scenery and sipping a tasty wine. On some occasions, Aaron the bartender will also pick up his guitar and delight the crowd with a few tunes. On the weekends, different food trucks come to Sombra Antigua so guests can grab a bite to eat. When a food truck is not scheduled to be there, guests are welcome to bring a picnic basket with them. The tasting room and patio are also available for private events for up to 200 people.

Conquer Your Financial Future.

If you are looking for a relaxing way to spend an afternoon, take the beautiful drive down Highway 28 to this hidden gem for some scenic views, great wine, music and warm hospitality at Sombra Antigua. Sombra Antigua is located between mile marker 8 and 9 on Highway 28, about halfway between El Paso and Las Cruces. The hours are noon to 6:00pm, Thursday - Monday. For information on the live musicians and food trucks scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays, follow Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery on Facebook.

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Etiquette

The Art of Listening

April, 2015

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The foundation of all good conversation lies in the ability to listen. Here are some tips: • Listen with interest even if you are bored. Common courtesy shows respect on your part and consideration for others. Showing you are bored or disinterested is rude and offensive. Poor listening skills make for undesirable employees and the loss of millions of business dollars. • Make listening time learning time. It is important to stay in the moment and concentrate on what is being said. Each conversation is an opportunity to learn and enrich ourselves. • When dating or meeting new people many times the moment is lost because we become self-absorbed and we forget to listen and acknowledge the feelings of the other person. Joann Wardy owns and directs “The School of Etiquette and Enrichment” and was certified at “The Protocol School of Washington.” For children, adult and corporate programs call (915) 584-3930.

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by Your

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April, 2015

pril is the month for pulling pranks and fooling your friends

“healthy food.” They may actually be pulling the biggest prank on us

and family for April Fools’ Day, however it is also for April

by selling us food that is truly affecting our health, and that is why we

showers, Earth Day, and of course the great American past

must read the labels and find out what’s really in our food. The food

time, baseball.

industry has fooled us for years by adding unnecessary preservatives, hormones, chemicals, toxins, hidden sugars and trans fats in our food

I prefer to think of April as a time for cleansing and refreshing, as well

and we think because we are eating chicken, fish, turkey, vegetables

as rebooting our bodies so that we can get ready for the change of

and fruits that we are eating healthy … think again! We should all

seasons transitioning from winter to spring. Of course that consists

keep in mind that it is important to check all the ingredients on the

of our body’s beauty inside and out and a way of getting that going

entire package or bottle and not just the “ingredient section.” The

is to become mindful of what we are putting into our bodies. It’s not

food industry is able to include 500mg of trans fats per serving and

just about thinking that the foods we are eating are healthy, but most

not have to label it in the ingredients.

importantly that they are also clean -- meaning free of any chemicals or preservatives and anything else that is not considered organic.

So as you aspire to clean up your act as far as food is concerned, remember to take the time to read what’s in the food you are

Having our food clean is important because although we think we

consuming. If you stay close to the source in choosing organic foods

are eating healthy, sometimes we may not be. April Fools’ is the one

and eat as much fresh food as possible, you will not only feel good,

day of the year that we are permitted to pull a prank on someone

lose weight and have an overall feeling of well-being in life, but you

and be politically correct about it, although we don’t want to be the

will also know that your body will reflect what you are putting into in.

one who the prank is pulled on! Unfortunately, that happens to us

bon appetit, but of course bon appetit organically…

on a regular basis when we think that the food industry is selling us

Organic Baked Yams with Spicy Salsa Sauce

Directions:

SERVES: 4

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Scrub the organic yams thoroughly with a brush, and then pat dry.

Ingredients

Prick the yams with a fork.

4 large organic yams

Bake 40-60 minutes or until tender.

Sea salt to taste

Place each baked yam inside a kitchen towel until ready to prepare.

Fresh cracked ground pepper to taste

Cut an X in the top of each yam and press on the skin to push the

Organic Drew’s Hot Salsa (mild or medium salsa will work as well)

flesh upward.

or any organic salsa sauce.

Spoon organic salsa sauce over the flesh of the yams, add sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

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Seared Sesame-Ginger Ahi Tuna with Organic Roasted Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Baby Pearl Onions SERVES: 4 Ingredients 4 (6-8 ounce) Ahi Tuna (3/4 inch thick) fresh or water-packed cold-water fish 4 tbsp. of dark sesame oil 4 tbsp. of Bragg Amino Acids (a healthy substitute for soy sauce) 2 tbsp. of Grated fresh ginger 2 Garlic cloves (minced) 2 Organic green onions (thinly sliced) Reserve a few slices for garnishing 2 tsp. of lime- juice 4 tbsp. sesame seeds (toasted, and black and white sesame seeds) 1 tsp. of fresh cracked pepper 1 tsp. of sea salt 8 Organic heirloom cherry tomatoes 1 Bunch of organic asparagus 8 Baby organic pearl onions (pealed) 5 tbsp. olive oil Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix the sesame oil, Bragg Amino Acids, ginger, garlic, green onions and lime juice in a glass bowl or non-metal bowl. Coat the tuna on both sides and cover the bowl and refrigerate for one hour. Toast the sesame seeds in a stainless steel or cast iron pan until lightly brown. Remove the seeds and allow them to cool on a large plate, add cracked pepper. Prepare the asparagus by washing them and then blotting them dry so they will roast and not steam in the pan. Cut off the bottom about one inch. Spread the asparagus in a single layer in the baking pan and add the heirloom cherry tomatoes and baby pearl onions. Begin by drizzling olive oil all over the asparagus and then add the sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Roast the asparagus, onions and tomatoes for about 12-15 minutes. Be sure the oven is already hot so the asparagus will begin to brown on the outside first without overcooking and getting too soft. On the side, add the olive oil to a skillet and allow it to get hot. Coat the Ahi tuna in the sesame seeds you toasted and add cracked pepper to taste. Then add the Ahi Tuna to the hot skillet. Cook the Tuna 2-3 minutes on each side so that the Ahi is seared on the outside and rare on the inside. Serve with the roasted organic asparagus, baby pearl onions and heirloom cherry tomatoes and add the remaining sesame seeds on top of the vegetables. Garnish with the remaining green onion.

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Famous for their delicious take on

restaurant, bring your loved ones

Mexican seafood, Little Shack offers

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fish and non-fish lovers a unique taste.

salmon entree comes with basmati

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Basico Bistro Café brings the earthy-

than 35 years. Their Carnitas are slowly

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marinated pork shoulder and come

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with cilantro, grilled onions served with

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for Flawless Foundation Application | By: MATTHEW ABRAHAM |

As spring arrives and summer is just around the corner, many women look to find a makeup foundation that will look fresh and youthful while staying put through heat and humidity. Here are three tips for making sure your foundation looks gorgeous throughout the day in any weather.

Picking the perfect primer Primers are great way to create a base to ensure the smooth application as well as the longevity of your foundation. There are variety of primers available on the market now targeted to perform a variety of different tasks, from correcting tone to diminishing pores as well as fine lines and wrinkles. While choosing a primer, it is important to consider the ingredients list to ensure that the primer you choose is one designed to perform for your specific needs. Arbonne’s Makeup Primer ($40) has a variety of vitamin-rich antioxidants, which help prevent your makeup from changing color as it oxidizes throughout the day. For dry skin, Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation Primer ($32) has aloe vera and glycerin to keep skin moisturized and hydrated throughout the day. If your skin suffers from redness, Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer ($39) comes in a green tone to even out redness and blotchy skin. Also try: L’oreal Paris Magic Perfecting Base ($11.99), E.L.F. Mineral Infused Face Primer ($6).

Picking the perfect brush/sponge Blending your foundation with the right brush or sponge can make all the difference in ensuring an even, seamless foundation application. When choosing a foundation brush, it is important to look at the bristles. The Real Techniques Expert Face Brush ($8.99) is made from ultra-plush taklon bristles which apply cream or liquid foundations with speed and ease giving skin an airbrushed pixelated look. Becca’s The One Perfecting Brush ($49) is made from high quality natural goat hair. These non-porous bristles prevent the product from absorbing into the brush, allowing perfect application without wasting any product. The unique 3.5 inch horizontal design of this brush allows you to cover the entire face quickly and makes this brush extremely versatile in terms of use as a 101

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foundation, powder, bronzer, contour, or even blush brush. The Beautyblender sponge ($19.99) is an egg-shaped, non-disposable, high-definition cosmetics sponge. The unique makeup applicator has an open cell structure which fills with minimal amounts of water when wet, allowing for a smooth, seamless application of foundation while not wasting product. Also try: Urban Decay’s Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush ($25), Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge ($5.99).

Picking the perfect setting powder/spray The final step for flawless foundation is finishing off and locking in your look so it last throughout the day and even until the very end of your night out on the town. High definition powders, such as Make Up For Ever’s HD Microfinish Powder ($34), were designed for high definition video for television and film. They help to set the foundation and provide a slightly matte finish to skin without changing or adding to the color of your foundation. These powders come in one universal shade and can truly soften and blur the appearance of fine lines and imperfections. It’s important to use a light hand and thoroughly blend when using HD powder as it can photograph as white under flash photography. If you prefer a powder that can provide a natural, light coverage to set and touch up your foundation, a mineral based baked powder such as MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish Natural ($32) will do the job perfectly. This powder provides a “dimensional yet natural-matte finish” that will keep your foundation locked in place and flawless for hours. Also try: E.L.F. Studio High Definition Powder ($6), Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation ($12.59).

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Get the max out of here Maxi skirts are not something you want to wear this season. Unless you’re comfortable with the illusion of having bigger hips than you really do, and you’re extremely happy with swiping the streets with your skirt, avoid using maxi skirts. They usually look sloppy and they get extremely dirty at the bottom, not a good look ... ever!

In- Golden girls Strutting down the runway we saw a lot of bold prints, and florals for spring (groundbreaking!) but one of the nice surprises that the spring/summer collections for 2015 brought, was that the majority of this prints were yellow. Yellow is a color that might be hard to pull off, but it was the hottest color of the season, bright, dark, canary, mustard you name it, it was there. Try it in small doses if such bright colors aren’t for you, or splash yourself in all the shades of yellow that you can find if you want to stop traffic and be current with the hottest color trend.

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Out- Black and blue Dark blue and black are two colors that we need to shelf until fall. Yes “the dress” might’ve been black and blue, or maybe it was gold and white? Regardless, try mixing navy blue with white or soft pinks for a cooler spring look, and your black garments spice them up with bright oranges, hot pinks and radiant blues. We guarantee you’ll look pretty cool.

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50 shades of red Red is a color that men tend to avoid because it is too bright and draws a lot of attention. Red is a color that women like to see in men, because it catches their attention. We are particularly fond of using red in other stuff rather than shirts. Red pants are definitely a statement piece that you need to have in your closet, maybe a red light summer coat, or even some

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Out- Is that a nest on your face? Beards are usually cool, but with the hottest days approaching no one wants to think of what can be cooking underneath that bushy beard. Keep the lumberjack style away from your face, at least till the chilly winds are back. Trim your beard and keep your face fresh this spring.

In- Tanned toes Women are always making a big fuzz about men in sandals or showing their feet, well, ladies sorry to break it to you but our feet get hot in the summer as well and we need to air them out. Spend money on a nice pair of sandals, strappy or slip-ons, it doesn’t matter as long as they compliment your spring/ summer outfits. Guys, if your feet have been hibernating all this time and are not ready to see the sun yet, throw in a couple of more dollars and take care of them (a pedicure never killed anyone).

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How to Attract a Mate | By: JANNET BUSTILLOS |

Have you been in a dating rut, and you simply cannot attract the right person? Then keep reading ... I’ve come up with some ideas that might help you attract a mate. How to attract men

How to attract women

• Eye contact and a simple smile are the easiest ways to attract

• The #1 tip for men is to simply listen. Women love good listeners,

a man. These simple gestures tell him you are interested.

so ask a woman questions, and act interested in her answers.

Exchange a few glances here and there, but make sure you

• Don’t be arrogant or cocky. One of my pet peeves is when men

don’t over do it.

think they are “all that.” I get the confidence part, but tone it down

• Act like you’re having fun -- don’t just stand there with

with the arrogance.

a serious face This may tell potential mates that you are

• There’s nothing worse than meeting a guy whose whole

unapproachable, and can portray you as being stuck up.

conversation is full of sexual innuendos. Really? Eww ... please

Nobody likes a negative Nancy.

don’t be a pervert. It’s definitely not funny, and it’s a huge turn off.

• If you’re trying to meet a guy at a bar, try not to go in a

• Have good hygiene. Always smell good, but don’t overdo the

big group Most men are intimated to approach a group of

cologne. Make sure you carry gum or mints with you at all times.

women. Keep the group to a minimum of three. That way

• I can’t reiterate this enough ... if you are in a bar make sure you do

your two friends can keep each other company, when a guy

not get drunk!!

approaches you.

• Don’t be too touchy-feely before developing a rapport. It’s creepy

• If you’re at a bar ... hold a drink in your hand. Guys don’t

and makes us feel uncomfortable.

want to feel used or want to buy you a drink right off the bat. • This isn’t an interview; so don’t immediately ask them to tell you their life stories. Leave that for the first or second date. Even asking what they do right away, can be a touchy question. A lot of men are scared of the whole gold digger concept.

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e all have dreams

he wrote his first song, Brandon was offered

of the people who support me – they really

about who we wish

the opportunity to play it at his church. “Right

keep me going.”

to become as we

after I finished performing this first song, I felt

grow and mature.

like I could keep on going. I think that’s when

Today, Brandon has done so much. As a

But

I realized I could keep on writing music and

voice of the southwest and an American

take the reigns while we are still young to

playing it for people.” And Brandon wasn’t

pop/rock singer-songwriter, producer and

make those dreams happen. El Paso’s own

the only one in the room that day who had

arranger, he just released his first full-length

Brandon Bailey Johnson is one 12 year old

this revelation. A couple sitting in the crowd

album entitled “My Journey.” This album

who is defying the odds and making his

heard the song Brandon had played and were

has already received some attention, earning

creative aspirations a reality.

incredibly inspired by the words and the

him the third place prize in The El Paso Song-

few

music he created. “Later, they told me and

Writing Contest. Having composed, arranged,

In truth, Brandon’s journey really began four

my family that they had been going through a

produced, and recorded this himself in his

years ago when he was eight years old.

hard time and that my song had really touched

home studio, the album truly encapsulates

“My friends told me about this band called

them. In return, they gave me a guitar.”

Brandon’s journey so far. On top of this, Brandon has also sought to master the art

Linkin Park and I looked them up and really liked their music. I had always wanted to play

But what is it that truly inspires artists as

of becoming a multi-instrumentalist playing

music and once I heard their songs, I wanted

young as Brandon to create such moving art?

the guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and

to play them. After that, my mom signed me

“Really, I just love creating my own music.

percussion. Brandon has also performed at

up for a music camp that taught kids to play

I’ve been trying to create my own style,

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

instruments. I naturally gravitated towards the

writing my own music and coming up with

in 2012 and 2013, The San Diego County Fair

guitar at first and really began to love it. From

different ways to play.” But art of this kind

in 2014, as well as the Arizona State Fair in

there I took guitar lessons from Chris Ellis and

isn’t simple to create. For Brandon, creating a

2014. Brandon and his family are also excited

just kept learning as much as I could.”

single song can take years. “All of my songs

because this year, Brandon was named the

and my albums I’ve been working on for two

“Youngest Professional Music Producer” by

Brandon didn’t just keep playing; as an avid

to three years. It can take up to three years

Guinness World Records.

listener of all styles and genres of music,

for me to write a song. I have a song I started

Brandon‘s passion centers on his love of

when I was 10 that I just finished last year – I

And with already having accomplished so

seeking out and finding new and different

just keep writing and adding. The lyrics really

much, Brandon has even more planned for

bands to listen to. “My favorite band changes

are the hardest part.” In addition to the music

the future. When asked what drives him

every week – and the types of music I write

itself, Brandon says he is also inspired by the

to keep pursuing this dream Brandon said,

change with it.” And it was exactly this

people of El Paso. “If I am ever on stage

“Writing my own music and putting music

ingenuity that led Brandon to realize that he

performing or in the studio on a hard day and

out there for people to listen to. I always think

could do more than just listen and play – after

I’m tired and not feeling good, I always think

about the future and it always puts me in a

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MATTHEW ABRAHAM make up artist

good mood. When I grow up, I want to keep

wants to do even more. “Music wise, I want

on performing my entire life; I would also

to put out another album this year or even

like to produce albums for other people too.

next year – so far, I’ve recorded almost three

Outside of music, I also want to be an author.

whole songs.”

Hollywood make up artist whose brushes have touched the faces of reality TV stars, models, actresses, socialites, and pageant queens across Texas, California, and Georgia.

I have been working on a novel since I was 11 and am looking to one-day get it published.”

With

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passion

and

determination, all of El Paso waits anxiously There’s no denying that Brandon Bailey

to see what art Brandon will create next.

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All About Our

Nation’s Best

National Parks Getting the Most From the

US’s Natural Side | By: MEAGAN KINLEY |

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This summer, instead of looking abroad for your next big vacation, look inside the corners of the United States. Our nation is home to some of the most beautiful and natural sites in the world, take advantage of these great locations and pack your tent, load up your camper, or book a weekend in a lodge or cabin at one of these fantastic parks! Looking around, we at The City looked far and wide and narrowed down the list of the top five must see National Parks – but if you go out and find that you enjoy visiting these beautiful places, don’t stop! There are literally hundreds of national parks all across the country – each more unique and each offering it’s own exclusive take on adventure! So get out there and explore this summer and spring! There’s no better time to get together with family or take out on your own for a truly epic adventure.

Big Bend National Park –Texas If you love West Texas beauty and haven’t been to Big Bend National Park, you know where to go on your next long weekend away! Sitting on some of the most interesting geological terrain in Texas, this exquisite site sits on the banks of the Rio Grande River. With river rafting during the appropriate seasons, this is one national park www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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that you don’t want to miss seeing!

Glacier National Park – Montana Known as the “Crown of the Continent” Glacier National Park is home to emerald green forests, high alpine mountains and beautiful mountain meadows. Hike and see some of North America’s most beautiful glaciers, ride along atop a horse on a rugged trail ride or simply soak your feet in a cool mountain stream. Whatever you decide to do with your time in Glacier, you

are sure to get the best views in Montana.

Zion National Park – Utah For a different take on the beauty of the Southwest, Zion National Park is a great place to go. With bouldering, rock climbing, and amazing views along some of the U.S.’s most iconic hiking trails, you are sure to see some fantastic geological rock formations, and inspiring landscapes. Zion is also known for it’s unique formations over the Virgin River. Kayak, fish, and enjoy all the

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best from this amazing national treasure!

Denali National Park – Alaska If you plan on going to the great wild frontier of Alaska, you simply cannot leave without visiting Denali National Park. Known for housing the only rainforest in North America this amazing place will kick your socks off with views. Known for its fishing and wild life, you are sure to get a wild experience while visiting. Hire a helicopter to fly you around, or rent a jeep or an ATV and meander through some unchartered territory – the possibilities

are literally limitless at Denali National Park.

Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming Yellowstone is probably one of the most well known National Parks in America and for good reason. Yellowstone National Park has amazing wildlife, exotic geysers, fun horseback riding, majestic waterfalls and more! Yellowstone simply has it all – but since almost everyone knows that it’s the place to be, you have to book early . . . especially if you want to stay in the historic Yellowstone Inn.

Inheritance Choices: What Will You Leave Behind?

April, 2015

| By: ANDREW HARRIS, WEALTH ADVISOR |

History is full with examples of parents taking actions they believe will improve the lives of future generations. In 1780, then President of the United States John Adams wrote to his wife:[1] “I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geography, natural History, Naval Architecture, navigation, Commerce, and Agriculture, in order to give their Children a right to study Painting, Poetry, Musick, Architecture, Statuary, Tapestry, and Porcelaine.” The underpinning for an improved future

categories. According to the Key Findings Report[3] in the 2014 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth

may be found in the bedrock of an

and Worth:

enduring political system, a free country, a strong work ethic, a superb education, or

• Single person: About one-fifth of wealthy participants, in a recent survey, had never married or

elsewhere. The 2014 U.S. Trust Insights on

had not remarried after being divorced, separated, or widowed (a small percentage are cohabitating).

Wealth and Worth[2] report found six in 10 wealthy Americans believe it is important

• Traditional marriage: About three-fourths of affluent Americans are in their first marriage

to leave a financial legacy for the next

and two-thirds have children.

generation. If you intend to provide heirs with financial bequests – and you want to

• Blended marriage: The Silent Generation (24 percent) and Baby Boomers (17 percent) are

preserve family harmony – it’s important to

more likely than younger generations to have blended families, meaning they have remarried

clearly understand the story your inheritance

after being widowed or divorced and may have step-children.

choices will tell your heirs. • Multi-generational household: Generation X (11 percent) and Millennials (32 percent) are

What is equal in the context of family?

more likely to live in multi-generational households, meaning they have either live with siblings,

One of the most challenging aspects of

In the context of family, what seems like the simplest choice – dividing assets equally among all

planning an inheritance is families are

of the heirs – becomes quite tricky because equality is in the eye of the beholder. A grown son

complicated. American families are varied

may believe he deserves a bigger slice of financial pie because his family has the most children.

throughout the country but their members

A daughter may believe she deserves more because she was the primary caregiver when you

tend to fall into one or more of a few broad

were ill. Mix subjective judgments about fairness with the complexities of modern American

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assets, there are a myriad of ways to try and minimize the conflicts that may accompany the decision. These include:[4][5] • Acting discretely. If you’ve decided an unequal division of assets is necessary and know your children will not be happy with your decision, consider establishing a discreet trust for each child. The advantages of discreet trusts are they can be funded unequally and each one can have completely different distribution triggers and incentives. In addition, each child will only be apprised of the provisions of his or her trust unless the information is shared. Make sure the assets that will fund each trust are properly titled. • Establishing a shared trust. If you distribute the majority, but not all, of your estate equally among heirs, the remainder (perhaps one-fifth or one-quarter of the assets) can fund a shared trust to be used when an heir has an emergency need. The trust should have an objective third-party trustee who will be responsible for distributing funds fairly. • Choosing your executor carefully. Some say it’s best to follow family hierarchy and make your oldest child executor. Others say it’s best to choose a family member who is organized, hardworking, honest, and a good communicator. Still others will suggest you appoint a committee of executors because of the checks and balances a group provides. No matter what you decide, make sure everyone understands your choice.

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This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized legal advice. We suggest you discuss your specific situation with a qualified legal advisor.

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to inheritance. Parents will make decisions based on their knowledge of family dynamics and individual needs. The AAII Journal[6] suggests taking “a multi-faceted approach that combines psychology, good lawyering, a lot of self-

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awareness, and a good dose of common sense.” If you haven’t recently, you may want to review your will and estate plans with your financial advisor and/or attorney.[7]

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THE CITY AGENDA APRIL 2015 4 APRIL 4

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Farmers Market Every Saturday April 4 - 25, enjoy some of the best vendors at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s Farmers Market. With a lush variation of fruit, home goods, jewelry, and other fun finds, this market is the perfect place to spend a Saturday – and while you’ve stopped, why not enjoy a delicious brunch on the patio of the restaurant? You won’t be sorry!

4 APRIL 4

El Paso Color Vibe Have you been dying to run in the Color Vibe, but haven’t gotten the courage to register yet? No fear, the Color Vibe 5K run is coming to El Paso in full spectrum. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at Ascarate Park. Registration is $65 a person, register online. Info: thecolorvibe.com/elpaso.php

The beauty of science allows us to see the impossible, but through the lens of the possible! Come out to The Chemistry Magic Show April 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at UTEP and see some amazing interactive activities that will show you the magic of Chemistry! Special activities for children ages 6-12 will also be provided. Info: (915) 747-5142 or ppp.utep.edu

4 APRIL 4

Poppy Fest 2015 Enjoy exhibits, live music, nature tours, and children’s activities at the El Paso Archeology Museum April 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Please park at EPCC campus, shuttles will be provided. Info: (915) 490-4697

ESD’s Earth Day Celebration Memorial Park will host ESD’s Earth Day Celebration on April 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will feature Captain Green, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department’s superhero mascot. Info: (915) 212-6057 or elpasotexas.gov/ environmental-services

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Mary Poppins the Musical Get ready! The UTEP Dinner Theatre at The University of Texas at El Paso is bringing Mary Poppins to El Paso from April 17 - May 17. Ticket prices vary. Info: (915) 747-5234

April 18

Mighty Mujer Triathlon Memorial Park will host this exciting day of empowerment. On April 18, come out for the Might Mujer Triathlon starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration fees apply. Info: raceelpaso.com/mighty-mujer

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APRIL 4

The Chemistry Magic Show!

April 18

4 APRIL 4

Full Moon Bike Rides Take a ride on the wild side at White Sands National Monument at 8 p.m. on April 4. Reservations are required, so call today! Park entrance fees apply. Info: (575) 479-6124 or nps.gov/whsa

Hueco Tanks Birding Tour If you didn’t know, El Paso is hub for some of the U.S’s premier bird watching. Take a drive out to Hueco Tanks for a spectacular day of observation. Teamed up with a guide, you are sure to see the best of over 200 species of birds that frequent the park. Don’t forget your binoculars, camera, water bottle and plenty of sunscreen. Registration is $9. Info: (915) 849-6684 or tpwd.texas.gov/ calendar/hueco-tanks-birding-hike

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18 APRIL 18

Jr Ranger Saturday Children ages 5-11 are invited to come out to the Chamizal National Monument to experience fun crafts and to learn about our unique ecosystem with a real park ranger. Admission is free. Info: (915) 532-7273 ext. 126 or nps.gov/ cham/index.htm

Las Cruces Country Music Festival

If you love country music, don’t miss this year’s exciting Las Cruces Country Music Festival, where on April 24 RaeLynn and Kenny Rogers take the main stage. The event will take place in downtown Las Cruces. Admission starts at $22. Info: (575) 541-2444 or lascrucescountrymusic.com

23 APRIL 23 - 26

April 19

Mission Trail Art Market Experience culture at the Mission Trail Art Market at San Elizario Historic District from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, timeless home accents, or seasonal decorations. There will also be unique paintings, sculptures and photography. Sweet and savory treats will also be offered. Admission is free. Info: (915) 851-0093 or MissionTrailArtMarket.com

24 APRIL 24

The Band Perry The Band Perry is coming the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Ruidoso, New Mexico April 24! Get your tickets today! Info: ticketmaster.com

25 APRIL 25

Tales, Tails and Tots 23 April 23

Eli Young Band Don’t miss the Eli Young Band as they take over Graham Central Station in Las Cruces, New Mexico April 23! Info: ticketmaster.com

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Come out to Chamizal National Memorial for a day of Tales, Tails, and Tots. Great for children of younger ages, kids will be able to hear and enjoy story time with Chami and a real park ranger. Info: (915) 532-7273 ext. 126 or nps.gov. cham/index.htm

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| By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY | ome of us believe in

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Stars April, 2015

the strength and weaknesses in a relationship. With online dating more popular than ever, this can

our relationships

give you the upper hand when

are destined in

looking at online profiles.

the stars. While When we look at compatibility

others think it takes time to fall in love and destiny has nothing

in the signs, I use the following

to do with it. Personally, I am a

to help love connect: First we

hopeless romantic who believes

have your sun sign; this is where the sun was when you were born

in love at first sight, and when the

and is based on your birthdate. Your

stars align it is magical!

“sun sign” is how you appear to others. The most common question I am asked about is love. When will I meet them, what are they like, their astrological sign, their profession?

They say opposites attract and this is true in astrology. For example, if you were a Leo you would look at the opposite sign, which is Aquarius, and

Through the years, I have devised a formula for helping find a good

that would be a compatible sign. There is also credence for same

match, almost like a psychic matchmaker. The most important

signs connecting as well.

thing I always ask for is the person’s birthdate, as it is your unique astrological fingerprint. In the late 70s there was a hit song called

If you want to go deeper into the signs, you can obtain a natal chart

“Float On” by the group The Floaters. The spoken verses combined

(a map into your personality and potential) online usually for free or

two popular trends of the time, video and phone dating, with lines like

at little cost. You will need your time and place of birth for this to be

“Aquarius and my name is Ralph, now I like a woman who loves her

most accurate. Once you have a natal chart done, you should look at

freedom” (Aquarians are free-spirited). The song paved the way as an

two things specifically. First the moon -- where was it when you were

icebreaker or pickup line at nightclubs.

born? The moon tells you how you both will interact emotionally. Then finally, look at where Venus was in the natal chart as well. Venus

Have you ever met someone and looked it up online to see if you

is known as the Goddess of Love and she tells what sign you are

were compatible? Well, there is some science to all of it. It is believed

romantically drawn to. Now that you have more insight, look up your

that each sign has distinct personaly and trait, likes and dislikes. By

natal chart and explore your possibilities!

checking your sign with another persons sign you are able to see

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