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fashion

Dressing professionally for workduring the Sun City’s triple-digit weathershouldn’t leave you hot under the collar.Local fashion experts suggest the stylishpairing of colors and fabrics to keep youcool in more ways than one. ThreeEl Pasoans — a judge, a plastic surgeonand a financial adviser — tried theexpert’s suggestions on for size.“Bright colors, which are good for the

Southwest,” are trendy this summer, saidNan Napier, owner of Tres Mariposas.Color can be incorporated into an

outfit with an accessory such as a high-heeled pump or handbag, she said.The popular colors for women are

citrus-inspired shades such as lime andtangerine, said Edwardo Herrera, ownerof Armoire Men’s and Women’sClothing.He recommended pairing a classic

piece, such as a black blazer, with acolorful one, such as a sheath dress.“It’s fashion, not brain surgery. Have

fun,” Herrera said.

For men, the trend is a “more classicpop of color with baby tones for theshirt,” he said.Brian Mosher, a financial adviser with

Edward Jones, tried a pale pink dressshirt from Armoire. “I typically wouldn’twear a shirt with pink,” said Mosher.He said the hue contrasted “nicely withthe dark gray suit” from Armoire.“Pink is the new black (for men),” said

Aldo Muñoz, area sales manager forDillard’s at Cielo Vista Mall. “Combin-ing pink with black gives you a trendylook that is still conservative andprofessional,” he said. Lime green,purple and off-white are also popularcolors for men this summer, Muñoz said.For women, Napier suggested using

short-sleeve jackets and sweaters aslightweight alternatives to suit jackets.“I look for nice fabrics that do well

throughout the day,” said JudgeGuadalupe Rivera of the 8th Court ofAppeals. “I like traditional cuts andlighter-weight fabrics.”

Rivera, a judge for 24 years, said shealso chooses pieces she can combinewith other colors, such as the pink jacketshe modeled from Tres Mariposas. “Youcan expand on your wardrobe,” she said.For men, Herrera said he is a fan of

linens and open weaves.Mosher agreed. “The suit was very

light and comfortable for moving intospring and summer,” he said.Another popular fabric option for

men’s suits is 100 percent wool in lightsilver pinstripe and windowpane print,Muñoz said.Richard Dale Reynolds, an El Paso

plastic surgeon, said he usually has amore conservative look than the clothinghe modeled from Dillard’s. He said hewould now consider other looks. “OnceI tried them on, it looked better thanI thought it would,” Reynolds said.“It made me open my eyes to otherwardrobe options and colors.”

Dr. Richard Dale Reynolds’wardrobe courtesy of Dillard’s atCielo Vista Mall, 8401 GatewayWest: Lincs suit separates ineggshell linen, jacket ($195) andpants ($78). Lincs shirt ($98).Hart Schaffner Marx light graycustom-made suit, a brandexclusive to Dillard’s and used byPresident Obama ($895). HugoBoss shirt ($95). Roundtree & Yorkleather belts (both $45).

by Candi M. Lopez photography by Mark Lambie & Rudy Gutierrez

summer style

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Brian Mosher’s wardrobecourtesy of Armoire Men’sand Women’s Clothing,2005 Montana: Gray,mini-pinstripe blazer ($425)and pants ($225)separates by Nicole Farhi(of England), 100 percentcotton shirt with contrastpiping on the collar andcuffs by Manuel (of Spain)($280), and cufflinks byPaul Smith (of England)($120).Dark taupe cottonpoplin blazer with runningstitch detail by J. Linde-berg (of Stockholm) ($525),pale pink-and-white mini-gingham cotton shirt by J.Lindeberg ($225), andstretch cotton khaki pantswith Western pocket byIceberg ($210).

•Don’t wear bling to work.

•Do carry accessories thatmay be too bold or sparklyfor the office for after work.Keep them in your deskor purse.

•Add fun with cufflinks andfun ties.

•Do go for a higher pricepoint on classic looks.

•Go for lower pricepoints on trendy items thatwill go out of style

Edwardo Herrerarecommends

for workaholicswho go from workto dinner or drinks:

• Do mix colors withwhat youalready have.

• Do pair big stone,natural elementjewelry withlightweight pieces.

• Have a great pedicurefor open-toed shoes.

• Use sunless tanningproduct on legs asalternative topantyhose.

Nan Napier’stips

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Judge Guadalupe Rivera’swardrobe courtesy of TresMariposas, 5857 N. Mesa,Suite A: White jacket ($395)and pants ($255) with lace-upsides by Apriori. Chunkyturquoise jewelry by Mia andMe: drop earrings ($90),bracelet ($36) and three-layernecklace ($250). Hot-pink silkdouble-breasted jacket byJON ($388) with black pantsby Charles Nolan ($320). Jew-elry by Majorica: pearl neck-lace ($308), pearl and goldlong necklace ($395), baroquepearl necklace ($595), pearlearrings ($125), pearl bracelet($145), and pearl and goldbracelet ($175). �

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coolplan

> George A King, Ph.D., and John S. Limon, B.S. • Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas El Paso

utep

TO PREVENT DEHYDRATION ANDHEAT ILLNESS DURING THESUMMER HEAT WAVE:

• PLAN AHEAD: Carry sunscreen andwater, and have a hat or umbrella athand.

• DRESS APPROPRIATELY: Wear light-weight, light-colored clothes andwide-brimmed hats.

• Avoid outdoor activity in direct sun-light during the hottest part of the day;instead plan to be outdoors beforenoon or in the early evening.

• DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS: Three tofour cups of water within three hoursbefore an outdoor activity, and a half-cup of water every 15 to 20 minutesduring activity.

• Avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol,which dehydrate the body.

keep cool

Whether your summer plans include lounging by the pool,participating in recreational sports, or tackling an outdoorhome improvement project, fun in the sun should go hand inhand with caution.

As temperatures rise, it is important that we follow a fewsimple precautions to keep cool and remain safe.

Our primary method for controlling body temperature isevaporative heat loss, or sweating. By sweating, heat iswicked away from the body as water on the skin’s surfaceevaporates. When the body becomes too hot, we are muchmore likely to suffer a heat illness.

Heat illnesses can range from acute heat cramps and heatexertion to the potentially dangerous medical conditions ofheat exhaustion and heatstroke. While sweating in general isno cause for concern, uncontrollable sweating is a sign ofnon-lethal heat exertion and can be treated with cold fluidsand rest.

The much more dangerous condition of heat exhaustion ischaracterized by the cessation of sweating, confusion,shakes and pale clammy skin. This condition must be takenseriously and requires quickly getting out of the sun, drink-ing lots of cold fluids and decreasing body temperature. Ifyou are nauseated and unable to keep fluids down, seekmedical assistance.

Exertional heatstroke is a potentially lethal emergency andrequires immediate medical attention. Individuals will havea very high body temperature and may exhibit confusion,disorientation, irrational behavior, convulsions or uncon-sciousness.

Remember to take special precautions with children and theelderly, as they do not regulate body temperature as well asadults and are more susceptible to heat illness.

Most of all, use common sense and pay attention to whatyour body is telling you. With the right precautions, it mayvery well tell you it’s ready for another day of summer funin the Sun City. �

cars

TRANSMOUNTAINTEST DRIVE

ith sleek, hard bodies and curves that just don’t quit, a pair of luxury convertibles are revving

to go for a wild ride this summer. Two local dealerships put their best pedals forward with a

radiant red Jaguar XK convertible and a Montego blue metallic BMW 328i convertible for a recent

test drive across the Franklin Mountains on Trans Mountain Road.

Wby Candi M. Lopez photography by Mark Lambie

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The XK cloth-top convertible may turn heads with its shapelyaluminum alloy exterior, but a peek under its reverse-openhood revealed a voluptuous 8-cylinder, 4.2-liter engine,growling with 300 horsepower.

“It’s (XK) a very fast car. It handles like a dream; it can riparound corners and turn on a dime,” said Philip McLerran,sales manager at Viva Jaguar of El Paso, 5550 North DesertBoulevard.

The XK can reach 60 mph in 6 seconds flat and governs out

at 155 mph. The XK polishes off 16 miles per gallon in thecity and 25 on the highway, with average driving and mainte-nance, McLerran said.

He said buyers like this convertible because of how it makesthem feel and the presence it has.

“It’s all about looks, to be able to see a panoramic sky, andhave people see you in this luxury vehicle,” McLerran said.“Who wouldn’t want that?”

THEJAGUAR

XKcan reach 60 mph in6 seconds flat

2008 RADIANT RED JAGUAR XK CONVERTIBLEwith caramel leather interior, $94,250 MSRP. Car provided by Viva Jaguar of El Paso.

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The 328i convertible, with its retractablehardtop, proved to be a tamer, yet stillflirtatious companion with a more con-servative linear shape and high tensilesteel and aluminum body exterior.

“It’s just a sexy-looking car,” said J.Michael Cheatham, general manager ofBMW of El Paso, 6318 Montana.The 328i purrs with a 6-cylinder, 3.0-literengine, exuding 230 horsepower.

This attractive model can reach 60 mphin 7.2 seconds and governs out at 130.The 328i racks up 18 miles per gallon inthe city and 27 on the highway.

“It’s (328i convertible) always consid-ered one of the most exhilarating todrive,” Cheatham said.

“It’s comfortable for four adults andunbelievably safe.”

Each vehicle possessed a 6-speed auto-matic transmission with paddle shiftersfor manual transmission mode, whichcrowned a leather-wrapped steering-wheel.

The convertibles sparked their ignitionswith keyless start, which requiredonly the push of a button to turnthem on.

Trans Mountain Road’s windingintricacies and steep inclines were noobstacle for the XK.

Its Trac Dynamic Stability Control

system “uses anti-lock braking andtraction control to improve directionalstability when cornering, helping toprevent skids and loss of control,”according to jaguarusa.com.

Its Enhanced Computer ActiveTechnology Suspension also allows forthe XK to continuously adjust its shockabsorber settings. The XK is fitted with19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels.

The 328i also embraced Trans Mountainwith assistance from its Dynamic Stabili-ty Control system.

Sensors for this system “monitor speed,steering angle, brake pressure and imme-diately detect and correct any wheel-trac-tion loss,” according to bmwusa.com.The 328i rolls on either 17-inch or 18-inch light-alloy wheels.

Luxurious features and options aboundedon the two convertiblestested.

The supple leather interiors in both con-vertibles evoked the sudden need for tac-tile interaction and provided a comfort-able caress while driving.

Smooth music styling could be appreciat-ed through the XK’s 8-speaker, Alpinesurround sound system and 6-disc in-dash CD; and with the 328i’s anti-theftAM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audiosystem.

The XK convertible will take you for asmooth ride starting at $83,975. The328i convertible starts at $44,550. �

2009 MONTEGO BLUEMETALLIC BMW 328iconvertible with saddle brown/black Dakota leather interior, $53,150 MSRP. Car provided by BMW of El Paso.

THE 328Iracks up 18 miles

per gallon inthe city

Buyers like thisconvertible because ofhow it makes them

feel and the presence it has.

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Outdoor Entertainment

Summertime

and the living

is ... hot!

Sane people run

indoors and crank

up the AC. But not

us. We run

outside!

Actually, summer

nights are pretty

darn comfortable

around here, and a

great time to enjoy

entertainment

al fresco.

There’s no big

concert

amphitheater to

bring top touring

bands to town

over the hot

weather months,

but there is a

summer’s worth of

outdoor

entertainment to

soak in, most

of it free or at least

inexpensive.

by Doug Pullen

“Viva! El Paso”The folks who put on this historical musical about the Pass bill it as “4 Cen-turies 4 Cultures 1 City.”

It’s a colorful, ambitious mission, touching upon native populations, the 17th-century Spanish missions and the Wild West, told through song, dance andcolorful costumes on the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater stage.

About 15,000 people saw it last year, a number likely to grow with addition oftwo more weekends for the 32nd annual production, which runs at 8:30 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays, June 5-Aug. 15.

Ticket prices range from $9 to $20; group discounts available. Barbecue din-ners are extra.

Information: 588-7054, viva-ep-org

Downtown Street FestivalThe KLAQ-sponsored event brings about 30,000 revelersdowntown for the Fourth of July weekend. It includesconcerts on Santa Fe Street by the Judson L. WilliamsConvention Center (Candlebox headlines July 3, The CultJuly 4), plus family activities and video game contestsinside, topped off by a lavish fireworks show.

Information: klaq.com, 544-9550.

Music Under the StarsThe free concert series’ varied mix of clas-sics, classic rock and ranchera musicattracts more than 90,000 people to theChamizal’s rolling lawn each year. The 26thannual edition will range from Latin rock tocountry to love of country to the much-anticipated Noche Ranchera, which drawsthe biggest crowds.

It begins June 14 with salsa music and endsAug. 16 with ranchera. Highlights includethe El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s annualJuly 4 concert (with fireworks) and Austinrockers Del Castillo on July 12.

The concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Sundays(except July 4, a Saturday).

Information: 532-7273 (Chamizal) 541-4481andelpasotexas-gov/mcad/summerprograms-asp.

Plaza Classic Film FestivalThe first one last year drew more than 31,000 people over10 days. The second one runs Aug. 6-16, mostly in thePlaza Theatre and Philanthropy Theatre.

A new plot twist this year is the addition of some outdoor,or “walk-in” movies in the Arts Festival Plaza between thePlaza Theatre and El Paso Museum of Art.

Look for a collection of locally made short films, “The Good,The Bad and the Indie” on Aug. 6, plus “The Rocky HorrorPicture Show” and more Aug. 7-8 and 14-15.

They’re free and will start around 9 p.m.

“We want to bring the festival outside and continue thefun,” explains Charles Horak, the festival’s artistic director.

Information: 533-4020, plazaclassicfilmfestival-com.

Jazz on the RocksNeil Diamond sang about love on the rocks, but this series is about the love of that uniquely American music — and the rocky set-ting the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater provides.

JazzEl Paso Connection, a group of jazz lovers, and the El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau, which runs the amphitheater, teamedup for the new series, which runs at 8 p.m. June 11-Oct. 8 and features top area talent.

“I think one of the things we want to do is expose people to the caliber of jazz music we have in the area,” said Rebecca Vaughan,JazzEl Paso secretary and grant writer of the group.

The El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble and Eklectic Band open the series, followed by pianist Ruben Gutierrez and the Latin Exchange(July 9), Alan Vache (Aug. 13), Juárez’s Frank Cano Band (Sept. 10) and Billy Townes with Tony Mac (Oct. 8).

Tickets cost $9 per show, $35 for the series. Information: 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com, jazzelpaso-org.

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June

Calendar of Events

FATHER’SDAY AT THEZOOThe El Paso Zoo

will have a

Father’s Day

breakfast and a

Fourth of July

“World of the Sea

Lion” encounter at

4001 E. Paisano.

Call 521-1850 or

visit elpasozoo.org

for more

information.

RenaissanceFair June 28-29

Cool Pines RV Park

The Cloudcroft RenaissanceFantasy Faire will be June 28-29,2998 Highway 82 at mile marker30 in Mayhill, N.M. $2 admission;free parking.

JAZZ AT MCKELLIGONJune 11 McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater

The Jazz on the Rocks concert with the El Paso YouthJazz Ensemble and the Eklectic Band will be at 8p.m. $9 tickets on sale at Ticketmaster outlets andwww.ticketmaster.com.

CRUCES PRIDE PARADE, PICNICJune 20 Pioneer Women’s Park

The 2009 Southern New Mexico PrideParade and Picnic will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.500 W. Las Cruces Ave. in Las Cruces. Awalking parade and a picnic will includelive entertainment, speakers and vendors.Booth fees for artisans, craftspeople,groups and other nonprofit organizations:$10 for vendors selling goods; $5, vendorsdistributing information only. Booth feessupport the operating expenses of SouthernNew Mexico Pride. Booth application dead-line is June 14. www.southernnmpride.org.

Music Under the StarsSundays from June 15 through Aug. 17

Chamizal National Memorial

Music Under the Stars World MusicFestival will host perform-

ances by internationallyacclaimed and localartists as part of its

25th Silver Season from7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 800

S. San Marcial. Theconcerts are free. No

pets or glass contain-ers will be allowed.

elpasotexas.gov/mcad

Alfresco! FridaysFridays through Aug. 28Arts Festival Plaza

Alfresco! Fridays will present performancesby local bands from 6 to 8 p.m. adjacent tothe Plaza Theatre and El Paso Museum ofArt. Admission is free. No pets or outsidefood or beverages are allowed. www.elpa-sotexas.gov/mcad

Frontera Pride Film FestJune 18-21Philanthropy Theatre and at the El Paso Main LibraryThe Frontera Pride Film Festival will be June 18-21, andscreenings will be in the Philanthropy Theatre and at the ElPaso Main Library, 501 N. Oregon. Guests will includeWilson Cruz and other actors. Visit www.fronterapridefilm-festival.com for more information.

Yanni at UTEPJune 29UTEP’s Don Haskins CenterYanni will perform as part of the Yanni Voices tour at 7:30p.m. Tickets cost $28.75, $43.75 or $78.75, plus servicecharges; on sale at the UTEP Ticket Center, Ticketmasteroutlets, 800-745-3000. www.yanni.com and www.ticket-master.com.

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Boney James:July 9Saxophonist Boney James will performat 7:30 p.m. July 9 at the PlazaTheatre. Tickets cost $39, plus servicecharges, at the Plaza Theatre boxoffice, Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000 and www.livenation.com.

UTEP play :“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30p.m. Sundays July 24 through Aug. 2The Wise Family Theatre, second floorUTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Center.$8.50, adults; $6.50 children. Ticketson sale at Ticketmaster outlets andwww.ticketmaster.com.

Plaza Film Fest:Aug. 6-16 at the Plaza Theatre

The Plaza Classic Film Festival will showsuch classics as “Mary Poppins,” “TheNutty Professor,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,”“Chinatown,” “Gone with the Wind,”“Lawrence of Arabia,” “The Terminator,”“Roman Holiday,” “The FrenchConnection,” “Help!” “The Lady Eve,” TheHidden Fortress” and “Star Wars.”Screenings will be at the Plaza Theatre, theKendle Elizabeth Kidd Performance Hall,The Philanthropy Theatre, The Alcantar SkyGarden, The Oasis Lounge and the ArtsFestival Plaza. Ticket prices will vary,depending on the event, and will be fromfree to $6. 533-4020, www.plazaclassic-filmfestival.com.

Santa Fe OperaJuly 3 through August 29

The 2009 Santa Fe OperaFestival Season will open with“La Traviata” at 9 p.m. July 3,and continue through Aug. 29with performances of “TheElixir of Love,” “Don Giovanni,”“The Letter,” “Alceste” andApprentice Showcase Scenes.The opera is at 17053 Highway85/285, Santa Fe. Ticket pricesvary. Visit santafeopera.org formore information.

Ruidoso Art FestivalJuly 24 - 26 Ruidoso Convention CenterThe Ruidoso Art Festival, with art displays and a silent auction, will be from noon to 9 p.m.July 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26 at the RuidosoConvention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca, Ruidoso. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for chil-dren younger than 16. Group day passes are also available. Also planned are concerts andperformances at other area venues. Call 575-257-7395 or visit www.ruidosonow.com/art-festival for more information.

July

EL PASO-AREAJULY 4 EVENTS

• Downtown Street Festival:With four outdoor stages,vendor booths, children’sactivities and fireworks atthe end of each day, will beJuly 3 and 4. Candlebox willperform July 3, and The Cultwill play July 4.

• La Viña Winery’s CountryPicnic: Eighth annualCountry Picnic, with food,activities and music by LiveBy Request will be from11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4 atthe winery, 4201 S. Highway28 in La Union, N.M.Admission is free, and drinkswill be for sale.www.lavinawinery.com.

• Rotary’s IndependenceDay Parade:The Rotary Club of West ElPaso’s Annual IndependenceDay Parade will start at 9a.m. July 4 and follow aroute starting fromThunderbird and ShadowMountain through the WestSide. 546-2351 orrotarywestelpaso.org.

• People’s Parade:The Del Norte Lions Club willsponsor the annual People’sParade, which anyone canjoin, starting at 9 a.m. July 4at Hanks High School, 2001N. Lee Treviño. 731-1549.

• Diablos and Fireworks:The El Paso Diablos will playthe Shreveport Sports at 7:05p.m. July 3, at 6:30 p.m. July4 and at 7:05 p.m. July 5 atCohen Stadium. Fireworkswill follow all three games.Tickets available at 755-2000or www.diablos.com.

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adair margo

THEY CALLED EACH OTHER

Tomas & JoeJULY INELPASO IS

TOMLEAMONTH

Tom Lea went on to share in his oralhistory that his father was police courtjudge when he was born, and was sopepped up about having a boy that hewent to the court filled with drunks andbums and announced the birth of hisfirst son, saying “You’re all turnedloose. Beat it!” And so they celebratedLea’s birth.

Ten decades later, the mayor and theCity Council declared July in El Paso asTom Lea Month. Texas Gov. Rick Perryannounced El Paso’s celebration in theCapitol, as did U.S. Rep. SilvestreReyes, D-Texas, and U.S. Sen. KayBailey Hutchison, R-Texas, in Washing-ton, D.C.

And many institutions, including FortBliss, the Mexican Consulate, El PasoMuseum ofArt, the Adair MargoGallery, El Paso Public Library, UTEP,Plaza Theatre, History Museum, ElPaso County Historical Society, Brani-gan Cultural Center and New MexicoState University Library came togetherto focus on Lea’s legacy in El Paso,Juárez and Las Cruces, sharing murals,illustrations, books, movies and paint-ings he left in our midst.

Lea month continues. In July, ElPasoans and visitors will re-discover aman described by Pulitzer Prize-win-ning biographer Robert Caro as “anunsung genius of our time, who made itpurely on the quality of his work.” A

subscription series at Adair Margo FineArt will explore why horsemen, sol-diers, ranchers and scholars continue toseek out and learn from his work. Theseries will feature Peter Mears, curatorof the University of Texas at Austin’sHarry Ransom Humanities Center;Mimi Gladstein, professor of Americanliterature at UTEP; Cynthia Farah, filmcritic and scholar; and Brendan Greeley,editor of “The Two Thousand YardStare, Tom Lea’s World War II.” Inaddition, public lectures, movies andreceptions will be free at venues aroundtown. Information: 533-0048 or contactamargo@adairmargo.com.

A friend of Lea’s, Jose Cisneros, whoused to greet Lea as Tomas (whoresponded to his friend Joe) turned 99onApril 18, 2009. His modest homehouses the highest awards given in theUnited States, Mexico and Spain. Theyinclude the National Humanities Medal;Texas Medal of Arts; the Ohtli (a Nahu-atl word meaning pathfinder) Award,given by the Mexican government toextraordinary MexicanAmerican citi-zens; and recognitions from King JuanCarlos of Spain and the University ofAcala. Hundreds of books are illustrat-ed with his distinctive pen-and-inkdrawings of historic figures of the bor-derlands, and the UTEP Library has animpressive collection of his work, 100pen-and-ink depictions of early horse-men commissioned by Haskell Monroewhen he was president. They have been

I was born on the 11th of July, 1907, here in El Paso. It was a very hotnight in summertime. And I was born, my father said, at 4:44 in the morn-ing on the seventh month and the eleventh day of the seventh year, and

making up the 7-11-07, 4:44, I should be lucky as hell at craps.— Tom Lea.

> ADAIR MARGO, OWNER OF ADAIR MARGO FINE ART, IS PAST CHAIRWOMAN OF THE

PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANIT IES.

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reproduced in “Riders across the Centuries,”published by Texas Western Press with a biog-raphy by John O. West. It won the WesternHeritage Award from the Cowboy Hall ofFame.

While UTEP’s collection is better known, ElPaso Community College has its own, com-prising Cisneros’work completed when theartist first began suffering from macular degen-eration. With the help of an enlarging machineprojecting the strokes of his pen on a televisionscreen, Cisneros continued to use tracings ofhis favorite subjects, transferring them to illus-tration board before filling them in with pen orpencil. His “gray period” communicates thatlearning never ceases, nor does striving to dogood work. “The El Paso Community CollegeCollection of Jose Cisneros’ Illustrations fromhis Later Years” is housed at the Little Templenear the Rio Grande Campus on El Paso Street,a short distance from the UTEP Library, andwas purchased by the late Chico Medina, him-self a collector of Cisneros, and the owner ofQuality Food Marts.

While Lea’s archive has been safely housed atthe C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections atUTEP for future generations, thanks to the giftof his wife, Sarah Lea, the destination for theCisneros holdings was less sure until last year.J.P. Bryan, a descendant of Stephen F. Austinand a lover of Texas history, purchased Cis-neros’ archive, cataloguing and caring for hisbooks, letters, photographs and more than1,000 tracings such as those used in his lastbody of work. Bryan is a generous man with atradition of sharing. Luckily for El Paso, he haspreserved an important part of our heritagewhile simultaneously providing for the familyof one of our artistic giants. �

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