Others soon followed. El Pasoan Leslie Blanchard, a regular customer at Doniphan Business Park, describes each visit as an adventure. When I go, it's because I'm looking for a bargain and something a little unusual. Besides the collectible and antique stores, the park has used and new furniture stores. One business, Crystal Forest Antiques, has opened a food booth that sells barbecue sandwiches and refreshments.
Most stores are open five or six days a week, drawing the most crowds on weekends.
They generally are closed to the public on Mondays to make deals and bring in new merchandise. Like many other merchants, O'Leary sells a variety of Mexican items because she appreciates the craftsmanship. Narrow wooden molds with numerous holes are piled throughout the store. They're going to start making them in factories. An impressive brass cross, used in church processions, leans against a wall behind her.