Dia de los Muertos events at Mercado Mayapan - El Paso - November 1, 2014

My daughter enjoying some pan de muerto

My cempasuchíl ("flor de muerto")

I've been growing cempasuchíl (Mexican marigolds; "flor de muerto") for about 10 years; all propogated year after year. I acquired seeds at a Dia de los Muertos event and have had good luck growing them. They are about three feet tall. I had a really good crop of them this year!

Mexican marigolds are not native to the El Paso area, as they require a quite a bit of water. But they are well worth trying to grow!

Dia de los Muertos 2014 - Dancers at Concordia Cemetery - El Paso, Texas

Alamo Ballroom - Dia de los Muertos events - November 1, 2014

Here are some photos from the Dia de los Muertos fiesta at Alamo Ballroom - November 1, 2014 - events brought to you by the Borderland Fridas!!

 Me and my daughter!

 The Alamo Ballroom's awesome events manager Deady Page!

My daughter with Deady Page!

 Mask by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...I purchased this one...


Paper maché work by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...

Paper maché sculpture by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...

Artwork by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...

Artwork by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...

Artwork by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...

Artwork by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...

Artwork by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...

Artwork by New Mexico artist Raymond Sandoval...