Author: El Portal
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Write!
Don’t miss our print submission deadline for Fall 2018 – May 11, 2018. Submissions for digital content are always welcome. Send your best work our way: EL.PORTAL@ENMU.EDU
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Spring 2018 Issue Launch Party
Join our staff, contributors, and fans to celebrate the launch of our Spring 2018 issue on Monday, April 30th at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.
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The American Way
by : Wesley Martin Jeffrey and Tammy poured out of the minivan, jumping and hollering across the parking lot, before Lillian had even unbuckled her seat-belt. “Hey! How many times have I told you two not to run off!” Their mom yelled at the kids as she shouldered her purse. “Lillian, get off your phone.” Lillian…
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The Real Deal
Jamie and the other kids threw rocks in puddles while they waited outside the fairgrounds. Their ruckus went unnoticed amidst the lights and sounds of the carnival. Jamie sighed and dropped his handful of rocks. He looked at his watch. It was approaching midnight. “There he is!” Lindsey shouted and pointed to the figure…
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An Interview with El Portal’s Incoming Editor: Bridget Richardson
The school year has come to its conclusion and that means El Portal is just about to slip into its summer hibernation. Before that, however, we’d like to introduce you to El Portal’s incoming editor-in-chief. Bridget Richardson, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will officially be taking over as El Portal’s editor in August…
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This is West – Grimble’s Curiosities
“I know exactly what will interest you,” Mr. Grimble said to the young couple browsing his wares to furnish their new home. He led them to his furniture aisle, briefly glancing out his shop window at the men hanging a sign on the store across the street. “We’re not looking for anything too fancy,” the…
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Call for Submissions
Time is running out! El Portal is currently accepting submissions for its Fall 2017 issue, but there’s only three days left! Fiction, nonfiction, flash fiction, poetry, photography, and art are all welcome internationally. Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Deadline 11:59pm, March 31st. For Terms of Submission: Click Here For Submission Guidelines: Click Here The Spring 2017 issue is…
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This is West – Fetching Apples
Mary Louise stole Uncle Romeo’s lion tooth necklace off the table and ran out the back door. Uncle Romeo always said that the tooth would bring courage to the wearer, and he would know, being a stuntman for the circus and all. Mary Louise knew stealing was wrong, that Mother and God would be angry…
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Call for Submissions
Time is running out! El Portal is currently accepting submissions for its Fall 2017 issue, but there’s only a week left! Fiction, nonfiction, flash fiction, poetry, photography, and art are all welcome internationally. Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Deadline 11:59pm, March 31st. For Terms of Submission: Click Here For Submission Guidelines: Click Here The Spring 2017 issue…
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This Is West – Things Lost
The diner was a little sweaty this time of year. The heat in the kitchen was unbearable, the parking lot burned hot as a frying pan, and flies clung to the outside of the windows in small swarms, delicate legs in the dozens crawling around in what little shade the sills had to offer, granting…
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Call for Submissions
It’s that time again! El Portal is currently accepting submissions for its Fall 2017 issue. Fiction, nonfiction, flash fiction, poetry, photography, and art are all welcome internationally. Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Deadline 11:59pm, March 31st. For Terms of Submission: Click Here For Submission Guidelines: Click Here The Spring 2017 issue is well on its way. Additionally, we…
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This is West – “The Masterpiece”
I had never heard of this man, this bewildering artist simply called Mikey as his nametag declared. Nevertheless, his exhibit garnered more attention than any other piece at the gallery. His space, nay, his stage, had a perpetual line of visitors awaiting their chance to experience his artistry. The curators of the event must have…
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Call for Submissions
It’s that time again! El Portal is currently accepting submissions for its Fall 2017 issue. Fiction, nonfiction, flash fiction, poetry, photography, and art are all welcome internationally. Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Deadline 11:59pm, March 31st. For Terms of Submission: Click Here For Submission Guidelines: Click Here The Spring 2017 issue is well on its way. Additionally, we…
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This is West – The Adventures of Toast Girl
I found Jeanie playing hacky-sack with a circle of friends outside the theater building before school started and asked her to walk with me. “This is going to be strange, and kind of embarrassing, but I have to tell you something,” I said as we walked. “Claudia, you can tell me anything,” Jeanie said, concerned.…
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This is West – A Breath
Darren knew the moment he opened his eyes that it was too early to be awake. Pale light illuminated the dusty blinds, but did nothing to combat the morning darkness. The old radio beside the bed pronounced the time in blue: 5:47 a.m. For a moment he stared up at the ceiling and took in…
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Welcome Back!
Another winter break has passed and El Portal is finally back in business for the Spring 2017 semester. As of January 1, we are now accepting submissions for our Fall 2017 issue and are pleased to announce that our Spring 2017 issue is well on its way with an exciting new lineup of talented writers…
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This is West – Stubborn Old Man
“You like coffee?” Catherine asked Curtis as he placed her medication on the kitchen counter. The kettle on the stove-top steamed. “Yes, with cream and sugar,” Curtis said, moving to the dining room table. Catherine frowned and heaped spoonfuls of beans into the grinder. “Abigail, please tell me you still drink your coffee like a…
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This is West – Guest Writer Steve Bellin-Oka
Still Life with the Plague of Darkness — for my daughter I woke this morning before dawn to find the nation’s hearts had hardened. Something stretched out its hand—a darkness so thick it felt like gauze. It seemed it would last for days. Even the pavement cracks were wider:…
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Fall 2016 Launch Party
For our local readers, El Portal is very pleased to announce its Fall 2016 launch party will be happening at 4pm on Wednesday, November 9th in the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Center lobby here at Eastern New Mexico University. Join us for a reading of student work and a presentation of student photography while helping us…
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