From the Editors
By Linda Tarin, Editor and Brenda
Marusich, Assistant Editor
We would like to begin by congratulating last year's editor,
Lynn Cordova, who received her degree in drafting, is now
employed by Texcan Corporation and is featured on EPCC poster
for Women in Technology. Linda Tarin, nursing student and last
year's assistant editor, enjoyed her experience working on
Borderlands
so much that she agreed to return as this year's editor.
Brenda Marusich, a working mother and nursing student, joins the
staff as assistant editor. Brenda has contributed a great deal
to this year's issue, editing numerous stories, researching
others and learning Word Perfect in the bargain!
Students who researched topics on border customs all learned
more about familiar topics, and many were surprised to learn the
reasoning behind certain traditions.
For example, some people may be surprised (as we were!) to
find out that on the Mexicans tradition of Las Posadas, the
figure of the baby Jesus is not placed in the manager until the
last night of the pageant. Without this knowledge, people might
believe that the figure of the baby had been stolen.
The need to conduct a follow-up interview gave Linda and her
family the opportunity to visit the Licon dairy for the first
time. Meeting Mr. Licon and sampling the delicious asadero that
he is well known for were experiences that would not have
occurred had it not been for Borderlands.
Brenda found herself developing a strong interest in the
Magoffin home while doing her research, a interest that led to
her becoming a volunteer at the home. This also gave her the
chance to meet Magoffin descendant Isabelle Glasgow and other
people involved in running this site, one of our city's
treasures, which is only guaranteed funding until August
31,1993.
The enchanting blend of cultures here makes life on the
border a continual learning experience. No matter how long you
have lived here, you'll never have trouble finding something new
to do or new to see. Let
Borderlands be your guide. Sit back and enjoy!
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