EL PASO – Sunland Park Mall was purchased last week by Enoch Kimmelman, president and CEO of Starr Western Wear. Kimmelman declined to disclose the purchase price but said the mall’s new name is Shops at Solana.
The mall opened in 1988. The former owner, Washington Prime Group, filed for bankruptcy in 2021.
The mall purchase does not include any of the large anchor stores, such as Dillard’s, which own their own spaces. It’s not clear if there are any plans for vacant anchor spots.
In the past several years, there has been a push to revitalize the mall. Newer tenants include Tru Fit Athletic Club and the Monkey Rock family fun center.
Kimmelman said he’s working with Fred Dalbin of Wright & Dalbin Architects on a new facade for the mall entryway, and he said the interior will get new finishes.