El Paso Celebrates 100th Public Art Project with New Mural Unveiling

The city of El Paso has unveiled its 100th public art project, a vibrant mural titled 'Guardians of the Southwest' at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. Created by Lagartos Doodle Works, LLC, the mural showcases the endangered Mexican gray wolf alongside notable local landmarks, including the Franklin Mountains Star and the alligator statue in San Jacinto Plaza. The artists behind the mural, Ivan Ortega, Miguel Picos, and Julian Vidales, are local high school art teachers known collectively as LagARTos. This milestone highlights the city's commitment to enhancing its cultural landscape through public art since the program's inception in 2006.

Key Details: • Mural unveiled at Marty Robbins Recreation Center, East El Paso. • Features endangered Mexican gray wolf and local landmarks. • Created by local high school art teachers known as LagARTos. • Marks the Public Art Program's 100th project since 2006.