Victor Martinez

3 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Victor Martinez |Víctor Martínez

To watch Hunter gliding through the air in search of a flying frisbee at Skyline Park is truly a thing of beauty. Hunter is a 3-year German shorthaired pointer with a wild spirit. Like most German shorthairs, Hunter is energetic, intelligent and a highly trainable dog with a strong desire to please. “He is very smart; he learns commands very quickly,” said Nora Bueno, Hunter’s human mom. “We like that he doesn’t need a lot of grooming. He loves baths.

3 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Victor Martinez |Víctor Martínez

There is something about Rhett, who in his former life was a pony horse at Sunland Park Racetrack. Now retired, the gentle giant 16-year-old American quarter horse is one of four horses in a tight knit herd living the life at a two-acre Upper Valley sanctuary with his two sisters, Bri and Turtle, a brother named Sunny and six chicken sisters. “He is a perfect gentleman,” said Ali Neal, Rhett’s barn manager for the past two years. “He has the sweetest demeanor.

3 weeks ago | elpasoinc.com | Victor Martinez |Víctor Martínez

Oh, the things one can learn from editing a magazine full of stories about our furry friends. The most intriguing aspect for me was the story of Rhett, a gentle 16-year-old American quarter horse with a smile that could warm any cold heart. When Rhett was selected El Paso Inc.’s 2025 Ultimate Supreme Pet, I was concerned about how our photo editor Ruben R. Ramirez would shoot it. I mean, really, how exciting could a horse be?

1 month ago | elpasoinc.com | Victor Martinez |Víctor Martínez

The story of well-known and respected El Paso obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Christine Brandl and her battle with Parkinson’s disease came as a surprise to many in the El Paso Inc. newsroom. Brandl, 55, has been living with Parkinson’s disease for 23 years. Despite her diagnosis, she has thrived, winning multiple medals in bodybuilding competitions. Her story will inspire others to continue fighting the disease by staying healthy and active.

1 month ago | elpasoinc.com | Victor Martinez |Víctor Martínez

Like many men, Enrique Valenzuela was hesitant to get a colonoscopy. For the 67-year-old, the procedure to screen for colon cancer, detect polyps and investigate other bowel-related issues was too invasive and created a sense of vulnerability that clashed with his traditional masculine identity. Not to mention the fear of pain or discomfort. “In our culture, for some reason, we are afraid,” he said. “But now I tell people that there is nothing to it; there is nothing to be ashamed of.