Franklin Mountains image from Texas Park and Wildlife In my previous article on hiking in New Mexico, I broke down the high-alpine routes north of 10,000 feet, taking on peaks like Wheeler Peak and Santa Fe Baldy where alpine lakes, thick aspen groves, and cold weather dominate the landscape. If you shift your focus to the southernmost edge of the state line, the environment undergoes a radical transformation. Right where Texas meets New Mexico sits El Paso. Running directly

Franklin Mountains image from Texas Park and Wildlife In my previous article on hiking in New Mexico, I broke down the high-alpine routes north of 10,000 feet, taking on peaks like Wheeler Peak and Santa Fe Baldy where alpine lakes, thick aspen groves, and cold weather dominate the landscape. If you shift your focus to the southernmost edge of the state line, the environment undergoes a radical transformation. Right where Texas meets New Mexico sits El Paso. Running directly

Military retiree image created by Gemini The defense industrial base in El Paso relies heavily on the steady transition of military personnel from Fort Bliss into defense contracting. Based on available estimates, El Paso is home to a veteran population of approximately 40,000 to 55,000 people, a significant portion of whom are military retirees who chose to stay in the Sun City after their service ended. Transitioning from active duty to government contracting is a common pa

It is not every day you find a restaurant in El Paso that changes how you look at dinner, but my family found one just a few weeks ago. We needed a place to celebrate my son’s birthday, and since he and my daughter are huge sushi eaters, we finally decided to check out Unami Revolving Sushi on 6540 N. Mesa Street. I had heard some talk about the place since it opened, but we had never tried it. If you want a unique dining experience right here in the Sun City, this place is w

Cultured Cities Magazine is proud to introduce its new Editor, Tom Handy—a seasoned writer, investor, and leader whose diverse background brings a fresh and meaningful perspective to the publication. With a career rooted in discipline, storytelling, and strategic thinking, Tom steps into this role with a clear vision: to elevate the magazine through impactful narratives while supporting the growth of the communities and businesses it represents.