About Puerto del Sol Literary Journal

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Puerto del Sol began in 1964 as a hand-stapled literary magazine that published art, photography, and creative writing by students of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. Over time, the magazine expanded to include literature from creative writers all over the world. Today, Puerto del Sol's mission is the discovery, advancement, and promotion of new writing. On a national and international stage, Puerto del Sol aids new writers to reach their readers through publication in our semiannual journal. The journal exuberantly embodies the university motto of "BE BOLD" by showcasing contemporary, innovative and socially and historically relevant work that may be unknown to readers. Much of the writing we publish arrives from countries not well exposed in the American mainstream or through writing in translation. The showcasing of international literature and work in translation is also in alignment with the university's to support "creating healthy borders." The emphasis, especially on writers from the border region and Spanish language literature, also aligns with NMSU's designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. We publish writing produced by people of underrepresented races, ages, and sexual identities.

Puerto del Sol is fully managed by MFA candidates at New Mexico State University.​​

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All of us at Puerto del Sol truly appreciate the love & support shown to us by our contributors and long-time readers. We are thankful for the opportunity to engage with every single piece of creative writing submitted to our journal, whether or not we're able to squeeze it into our print issues. We value getting to meet some of you in person at conferences like AWP - if you attend, please find us and say hello! And of course, we want to encourage you to continue thinking of Puerto del Sol when you are ready to publish your work.

-Puerto del Sol Editors​​