El Paso Mission Trail Association

Don't forget to join us tomorrow (Saturday, July 20) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Mission Valley Visitor Center for our lastest Coffee at the Trail event! We will be joined by PoloTeo Medina who will be discussing his book "My Pachuco Theory." Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Don't miss out!

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The El Paso Mission Trail Association is excited to host our next art exhibit at the Mission Valley Visitor Center! Join us on Friday, August 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the official unveiling of "My Hands 2 Yours" by Treavor Pence. Treavor is a local artist who has been painting and drawing for over 25 years. He mainly specializes in painting landscapes but also does pencil sketches of people and pets. Can't make it to the reception? Treavor's work will be on display from July 9th - Septemeber 30th. Feel free to stop by!

Don't forget to visit our latest exhibit at the Mission Valley Visitor Center before it's gone! Take a step back in time and view how weddings along the El Paso Mission Trail have changed over the years. Last day for the exhibit is August 31.

The El Paso Mission Trail Association is working on a School History Exhibit focusing on the Ysleta and Socorro area. We are seeking memorabilia including school photos, yearbooks, uniforms, and other kinds of related items that can be displayed at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. Please contract Joseph Longo at [email protected] by August 25 if you have anything you would like to contribute.

Join us for our next Coffee at the Trail event where we will be discussing PoloTeo "Jay" Medina's book, My Pachuco Theory. The event will be held at the Mission Valley Visitor Center on Saturday, July 20th at 10:00 am. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Don't miss out!

The El Paso Mission Trail Association will be hosting a Tea Party at the Mission Valley Visitor Center on Saturday, July 13th at 12:00 pm. Join us for a fun time! Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 10th by giving us a call at (915) 292-8516 or emailing Juana Romo at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

Join us on Sunday, June 16th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm for our Open House and Art Market at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. There will be vendors, food trucks, live music, reenactments, and much more! Come celebrate Father's Day with performances by Guitar Slim and Six Guns and Shady Ladies! Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Hope to see you there!

The El Paso Mission Trail Association is excited to host Joanne Dwyer Ivey, the author of Kernal's Boys: Tragedies and Triumphs In The American Southwest, on Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. Join us tomorrow for an interesting discussion on a book that offers a vivid glimpse into the trials and triumphs faced on the Santa Fe Trail and in the mining towns of the Old Southwest. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Don't miss out!

The El Paso Mission Trail Association is excited to unveil the newest exhibit at the Mission Valley Visitor Center! Join us tomorrow from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for "Weddings Along The El Paso Mission Trail" which showcases wedding-related items from the local community. Huge thank you to our long-time members, Joseph Longo and Donna Ramirez, who put this exhibit together. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Don't miss out!

Join us on Saturday, May 25th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for the opening of our newest art exhibit that showcases the work of Pedro J. Aybar. The new exhibit is called "Renuevo de Esperanza" and will be on display until June 30th at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. Mr. Aybar is a local artist who specializes in murals and eye-catching pieces of artwork. He also does commercial and residential work, so feel free to contact him at [email protected] or (915) 626-9981 for estimates. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Hope to see you there!

Want to experience the Old West? Join us on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Mission Valley Visitor Center for a special Coffee at the Trail event with Six Guns and Shady Ladies! Come meet the talented reenactors who perform historic and melodramatic gunfights in El Paso and all throughout the Southwest! Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. It's a must see event!

The El Paso Mission Trail Association is excited to host Dr. Jorge Luis Garcia Ruiz who will be discussing his book "Presidio: Soldados del Rey" on Friday, May 10th at 11:00 am at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. Dr. Garcia Ruiz is a professor at Texas Lutheran University and has conducted extensive research on Spanish History in North America. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Hope to see you there!

Interested in local history? Join us on Saturday, April 27th at 10:00 am for our next Coffee at the Trail speaker series. Joseph Longo, a member of the El Paso Mission Trail Association, will be discussing the history of education in the area. Don't miss out! Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd.

The El Paso Mission Trail Association is currently working on setting up an exhibit in June that showcases the history of weddings in the Mission Valley and we need your help! Do you have any artifacts -- dresses, hats, shoes, pictures, documents, etc. -- related to this endeavor? If so, please contact Joseph Longo at [email protected] for more information. Items for the exhibit are needed by May 1.

We have an exciting weekend planned ahead! Join us on Saturday, March 16th at 10:00 am for Coffee With A Cop. This event seeks to bring law enforcement and community members together to discuss important issues. We will also be having an Open House/Art Market on Sunday, March 17th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. There will be live music, vendors, and much more! Additional parking for both events can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Don't miss out!

The El Paso Mission Trail Association is excited to host the next Coffee at the Trail event on Saturday, February 24 at 10:00 AM. We will be joined by special guests, Keith and TreDessa Miller, who are owners of Fantasy Art. We hope you are able to attend! Additional parking at the Mission Valley Visitor Center can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd.

February 2024 issue of the Trail Blazer. Contact the Mission Trail Association at (915) 292-8516 for information about membership.

Trail Blazer Newsletter: February 2024 Stay up-to-date on everything Mission Trail related! Our February 2024 Newsletter provides exclusive access to historical insight and a list of upcoming events. February 22, 2024 | Issue 9 Our current

The El Paso Mission Trail Association is excited to unveil our newest art exhibit at the Mission Valley Visitor Center on Saturday, February 10th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Join us for "Faces, Feelings, and Moments" by Rodrigo Armijo. Rodrigo's style is unique in that he paints the images that come to his mind. His work incorporates quasi phantasmagorical and otherworldly figures with bright colors. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. This event is free and open to the public. Please come out and support local art!

Interested in learning more about the El Paso Mission Trail Association? Join us on Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 am for a Membership/Recruitment Drive at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. We would love to expand our organization in order to accomplish more tasks that benefit the local community. Please help us spread the word! Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd.

Want to learn more about our upcoming Coffee at the Trail event? Check out this exclusive NewsBreak article by member Jeffrey Jenkins. Make sure to follow Jeff in order to stay in the loop on everything Mission Trail related!

Lower Valley matriarch to share about her life and legacy | Jeffrey Samuel Jenkins | NewsBreak Original Maria Martinez, known to many as “Sister Cuquita,” will share about her amazing life of service when she is featured at the Mission Trail Association’s “Coffee at the Trail,” Saturday, December 16, at 10:00 a.m.

San Elizario will be hosting the annual Luminaria Celebration on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 pm in the Placita. Don't miss out on this fun family event! Please see the flyer below for more details. Happy Holidays! 🎅⛄️🎁

Join us on Saturday, December 16 at 10:00 am to hear about the wonderful life of Maria D. Martinez. "Sister Cuquita" is a cherished member of the local community and will be talking about her life experiences at our final Coffee at the Trail event for the year. This event is free and open to the public. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Don't miss out!

Eden Performing Arts presents "A Tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe" this weekend at Saints Peter and Paul Church (673 Old Hueco Tanks Rd) and Socorro Mission (328 S Nevarez Rd). Join us after mass for a bilingual theatrical performance that will help ring in the holiday season! These events are free and open to the public. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Join us on Thursday, November 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for our newest art exhibit at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. Maria Almeida Natividad is an El Paso author and artist who wrote and illustrated a book titled "Famous Places in El Paso History," a bilingual picture and activity book for children of all ages. She has hosted numerous "repujado" workshops on the art of metal embossing techniques and will be showcasing her work. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. We hope to see you there!

The El Paso Mission Trail is truly a majestic place! The nine-mile historic trail corridor has been an integral part of the local community for over three centuries with unique and vibrant cultural heritage. Check out this informative video that will guide you through the many places to visit in Ysleta, Socorro, and San Elizario.

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Want to learn more about our Dia De Los Mu***os event? Check out this article written by one of our previous Coffee at the Trail guest speaker, Michelle Murray.

El Paso Mission Trail Association presents Dia de los Mu***os event | Michelle Murray | NewsBreak Original Dia de los Mu***os to some is like a much anticipated family reunion, except dead ancestors are the guest of honor. It is perhaps the most popular holiday in Mexico, and definitely popularly observed in the greater El Paso area.

The El Paso Mission Trail Association will be hosting a Dia De Los Mu***os community event on November 1st and 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mission Valley Visitor Center. The public is invited to bring decorations and/or a photo of a loved one to place on the altar. For instructions, please see the flyer below. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Zaragoza Rd. and Harris St.

The El Paso Mission Trail Association will be hosting an engaging discussion with local artist Maria Almeida Natividad on Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 am. Maria is the author of "Famous Places in El Paso History," a 46-page book that depicts some of the city's most iconic landmarks with colorful pictures and a bilingual summary. Additional parking can be found behind the Sun Metro Transfer Station on the corner of Harris St. and Zaragoza Rd. Don't miss out! 🖼🎨📚