Tu Revista Latina Magazine

Fall 2011: Editor's Note

Not that we ever need an excuse to toot our own horn, but there are just so many things to be proud of right now. This is the 17th issue of Tu Revista Latina and, as we enter our 5th year in publication, we want to say thank you!

The magazine has become a world traveler in recent years and has been to every place where there happens to be a Las Crucen (at least at heart). Tu Revista Latina has been in places such as Saudi Arabia, Hawaii, Canada, Columbia, Spain, Italy and Venezuela–although I have a feeling I’m missing a few.  Here in the continental U.S., it is sent to Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Miami and throughout New Mexico. Don’t get me wrong, we don’t distribute in all these places, but we have readers who mail the magazine to their loved ones and then of course some that are subscriptions.

I believe that part of the success of the magazine is the pleasure we take in putting it all together. From interviewing for stories and getting to know different people, to doing photo shoots with our brilliant photographer and friend Bill Faulkner, to laying out the magazine with our very talented and creative designers (Cliff, Daniel, and Jessica) as well as Nufie's dedication and passion, we enjoy every step of the process. Which is why producing only the very best and giving you a quality product comes naturally.

I have to admit that this fall issue, we are all over the place. We’ve combined different topics within the realm of autumn and then others that have absolutely nothing to do with the season. The article about Levi Martinez, a world renowned boxing judge (pg. 10), makes me proud to live in Las Cruces. We seldom get national, much less global, recognition, but Levi is no stranger to either and whenever possible he makes sure that Las Cruces, NM is mentioned right next to his name.

In the spirit of Halloween–no pun intended–the article, “Haunted,” on page 16 includes a couple of stories that were shared with us about places that are said to be disturbed. This valley is nothing if not full of historical character and some of these stories date back to the 1800s. For those who believe in ghosts, these accounts are sure to peak your interest.

When most of us think of a harvest, we think of festivals and plenty of food to enjoy. For Zulema, Perla and Victor, the word harvest has a totally different meaning. The story on page 22, “Stolen Innocence: The Child Farm Worker” is a gut wrenching story of an unjust reality three teenagers–along with thousands of others nationwide–endure to help their families survive.

I hope you enjoy the issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together and remember to keep in touch with us. We love to hear from you and we love it when you make suggestions for future stories, so keep them coming.