In this episode of Words on a Wire, Will Rose sits down with writer and editor Daniel Chacón and poet Gabriel Dozal for a conversation centered on a major moment for the literary community in the U.S.–Mexico border region: the relocation of Huizache Magazine to El Paso, Texas.
As one of the most respected literary journals dedicated to publishing Latinx voices, Huizache has long played an important role in shaping contemporary literature and amplifying underrepresented perspectives. Now, with its new home in El Paso, the magazine enters an exciting new chapter—one that places it firmly within a city rich in cultural history, storytelling traditions, and cross-border identity.
Chacón and Dozal discuss what this move means not only for the magazine, but for the broader literary landscape of the Southwest. The conversation explores the significance of place in literary production, the evolving identity of Latinx literature, and the opportunities this transition creates for writers, readers, and the El Paso community.
More than just an announcement, this episode reflects on the power of literary spaces to shape culture, preserve voices, and build community—making Huizache’s arrival in El Paso both a symbolic and practical milestone.
Additional information
- For more information about the Huizache Magazine you can visit: https://huizachemag.org/
- For more information about Gabriel Dozal you can visit: https://hb2504.utep.edu/Home/Profile?username=gdozal2
Originally aired on March 22, 2026
