Editor’s note: This translation was assisted with AI. Adriana “Adri” Monje Balderrama, from Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, has lived in the valley for 30 years and resides in Rifle. On Jan. 9, 2026, she opened Adri’s Tacos in New Castle. How did the idea of opening a food trailer come about?I’ve always loved cooking. I’ve owned […]
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Mirror, Mirror: Which city is more messed up, Nairobi or Mexico City?
For eight days, Julián and I traveled through Nairobi, Kenya. The experience worked like a magnifying mirror: Observing this African city forces you, almost relentlessly, to rethink Mexico City. Nairobi is a remarkably green city. Vegetation is abundant, and trees — jacarandas, mangoes, avocados, fig trees, ceibas — reach uncommon sizes. Many are over a […]
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Sol del Valle wishes you a very happy and prosperous 2026
Editor’s note: Pick up a copy of Sol del Valle’s Year in Review at a newsstand near you, or find it online at www.soprissun.com/soldelvalle The past year brought many changes and much growth to Sol del Valle. It was, without a doubt, our most challenging year to date but, at the same time, the year […]