EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The goal of Youth Opera of El Paso is to create life-long opera lovers right here in our community. “One of the things i encountered early in my teaching is that young people are very intimidated by just the word opera,” Kimberly Wolfenbarger-Nakamoto told ABC-7 during an interview. Kimberly is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of History is already preparing for their upcoming lunar new year celebration for the Year of the Horse. “It’s more of a free spirited kind of, um, aura for the Year of the Horse,” said Erica Marin, the director of the El Paso Museum of History.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Founded just a year ago, El Paso Mahjong Society welcomes both beginners and seasoned players with a warm and upbeat atmosphere. “We didn’t have any local teachers in El Paso at that time, so there was a real market for it,” said Melissa Rogers during an interview with ABC-7. “I
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Game Vault El Paso is a hub for Casual Play, Tournaments, and Community. This vibrant gaming center brings together casual players and competitive enthusiasts in one location. Visitors can enjoy a mix of new and old board games alongside organized tournaments that cater to all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cacao Coyatoc in El Paso brings a devotion to artisanal chocolate rooted in centuries-old techniques. Visitors embark on a sensory journey from the moment they taste the traditional Chiapas chocolate. “I fell in love with teaching. But more so teaching about our traditions and the resilience that our people have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Viva La Plant Shop in El Paso offers a refreshing oasis where indoor plants and a welcoming atmosphere come alive. Co-owners Matt Vinson and Iris Valenzuela have long shared a dream of launching their own business. During the quiet of lockdown, they launched their mobile venture in 2021. They moved
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One El Paso artist found his voice by creating from the heart. Gabriel Marquez runs a studio in El Paso that highlights his signature line art alongside works from other local artists. His art all started with his distinctive linear prints. Marquez says his style truly came to life when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunset Parlor in El Paso blends elegant event spaces with a vibrant wellness scene, inviting private gatherings, corporate functions, and art lovers alike. The venue sits at the intersection of celebration and mindfulness, offering private concerts, dinner shows and seamless planning support for stress-free events. Co-owned by artists Hal Marcus
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– “Project Always Beside You”, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2020 by Marine Veteran Salvador Diaz Jr. and his wife, Sandra Diaz. This in memory of fallen teams like their son SSGT Christopher Diaz and his K9 partner, SSD P068 Dino. Christopher Diaz was a K9 handler who died in action
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The inspiration behind Melania’s Cotton Candy started two and a half years ago, when co-owner Marissa Sanchez and her family were on vacation in Florida. “My son was nine. We went to Miami and, we were at this small, an outdoor mall, and he saw this cotton candy of a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s IM NOVELTIES is strengthening the local fashion scene by continually hosting rotating collections and public pop-ups that connect designers with downtown shoppers. “When people recognize your brand or they know what you’re doing. And they know that you’re not doing it just for the money. That’s always big
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may recognize Sun City Sawdust’s co-owner Pamela Brouhard from her role in the movie One Battle After Another. After leaving nursing, she and her co-owner chose to open their own business. Sun City Sawdust in West El Paso has been open for almost two years. The DIY studio started
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Aghaaˈ Hat Co. is an Indigenous-owned and led hat and beadwork brand based in El Paso, Texas, that centers ancestral traditions in its work. The owner, Cynthia Guiterrez-Krapp, crafts repurposed rabbit and beaver fur felts into handmade hats. Her work comes with a story. Cynthia was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Art Nova, located at The Shoppes at Solana in West El Paso, highlights a gallery that blends old-world craft with contemporary vision. Raafat Maximos Ayoub, a former lawyer turned master artists, owns Art Nova and invites visitors to explore a space where discipline meets free-spirited creativity. With 30 years of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In West Central El Paso sits Cantareras, a ceramic and jewelry studio. It’s owner, Cassandra Adame, says she knew she wanted to open her own studio when she attended community college in 2008. It was there she found her love for ceramics and jewelry making. Adame says there weren’t a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You are immediately greeted by the smell of leather the moment you walk into El Paso’s finest. It’s located on North Mesa in Downtown El Paso, right across the street from San Jacinto Plaza. There you will find plenty of leather key chains, wallets and hand bags. Not to mention
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Filmmakers from both El Paso and Juarez came together to create the short film “Dynamite” Filmapalooza 2026. Created in just two days as part of the competition, Dynamite went on to sweep eight awards at the local ceremony, held October 23 at the El Paso Premiere LUX Cine 17 inside
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “The Men of Company E: Toughest Chicano Soldiers of World War II” is a book co-authored by Arnulfo Hernandez and his late co-author Samuel S. Ortega. In an interview, Hernandez says “I wanted to pursue a lot of the history of our veterans because I realized that the books that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One young El Paso family are sharing their baby with the world. Their nine month old baby Miguel was a finalist in the Baby of the Year national contest. Baby Miguel is still in the contest as a “Wildcard”, meaning he still has one last chance to win. His mother
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alyssa Devora is a proud costume designer, figure skater and nursing student. She spends long hour studying alongside figure skating, striking a balance between both her passions. She says she doesn’t think she would be in such a positive place mentally without her passion for ice skating and enjoys practicing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jacob Torres is a young artist with Autism. He was diagnosed at 2 years old. At 3, he began occupational therapy to help improve his pencil grip. Now at 15, he has illustrated his first children’s book titled “What Does Mateo Want to Play?” Jacob met the author of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Patricia Johnson-Vierra began studying ballet in 1970 at age 10. She performed in The Nutcracker each year, dancing as a Page, a Mouse, and in the Waltz of the Flowers, under choreographer John McFall. Her repertoire expanded to performances in Ruth Page’s Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Firebird ,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rent a UTV in El Paso offers a compact and high energy way to squeeze adventure into your weekend. The operation features the largest and newest Polaris UTV fleet plus Slingshot street-legal rides weaving desert trails with city cruises.Located near Red Sands and a short drive from the airport and
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Doña Ana Community College (DACC) announces that Culinary Arts instructor Tom Drake has been nominated for Chef of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association. Drake is the sole nominee from a culinary arts program among several finalists representing New Mexico’s top restaurants. “Chef Drake is so passionate when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weekend skies await to make your spare time unforgettable with a hands on adventure at Red Arrow Flight Academy in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. This flight academy offers accelerated flight training that blends simulators with hands on flying. The program supports a range of goals from private pilots to certified
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Trail Rides offers daily horseback experiences in Doña Ana County, welcoming riders of all ages and skill levels. The rides pair horses and their riders with scenic trails, showcasing the region’s pecan orchards and sprawling western landscape. Reserve an hour-long ride for a memorable outing whether you’re solo,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens offers a welcoming weekend escape in Central El Paso. The four-acre oasis features about 1,900 rosebushes across 500 varieties, creating a vibrant tapestry of color. Visitors can wander along winding paths that overlook our vibrant city and families will appreciate the stroller-friendly routes and free
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sessions Climbing & Fitness is a perfect weekend activity that helps you beat the heat while still staying active. Climbers of all levels can challenge themselves on beginner-friendly routes or push toward more advanced maneuvers with Bouldering areas and rock walls up to 60 ft tall. The facility offers tailored
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re looking to get some energy out of your system, the Roaring Rage Room in El Paso may be the perfect way to spend some of your weekend. This rage room is equipped with a paint splatter room, an axe throwing area, and a Rage Room taking center stage.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s still plenty to do in El Paso, including at one treasured wetland, Keystone Heritage Park. Keystone Heritage Park and the El Paso Desert Botanical Gardens is an archaic wetland that includes a native desert plant botanical garden and even the remains of an archaeological site. Located on 58 acres
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