11/02/2026
🏆 Championship pride runs deep!
We’re celebrating two local athletes who have made their mark on the biggest stages in sports! Congratulations to Joey Ortiz, NMSU Aggie and World Series Champion, and Kayla Thornton, UTEP Miner, Irvin High School alum, and WNBA Champion! ⚾🏀
Kayla’s journey from Irvin High School, right in the backyard of our El Paso Branch, to becoming a WNBA Champion makes this accomplishment even more special. A true Borderland champion!
From the Borderland to championship glory — we’re proud to cheer you on! 👏🏆