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Discover El Paso
El Paso is the nation's third fastest-growing metropolitan area. Just over 700,000 people live in El Paso, which makes it the fourth most populous city in Texas. Surrounded by the Franklin Mountains, El Paso is named for the ancient pass created here by the Rio Grande, 'El Paso del Rio del Norte.' Just a few of the reasons why it is a great time to discover El Paso:
Low Cost of Living
El Paso's low cost of living compares very favorably with other major cities. On average, El Pasoans pay 94% of the national average for all items. El Paso has no state, county, or city income tax. The median price for a home in El Paso is $130,000; well below the national average.
Growing City
The military (Fort Bliss) and other government agencies, defense-related businesses and education form a large part of the city's economic base, and the Army is growing Fort Bliss with $5 billion in investments to support the 300% increase in population over the next 4 years. Additionally, The El Paso City Council recently decided to accept and support a $1 billion comprehensive mobility plan that looks to enhance transportation throughout the El Paso area. Finally, CNN Money recently reported that El Paso’s housing market is one of the ten in the country that will continue to grow this year, a forecasted 4.3%.
Sun City
Bring your sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen, and leave the umbrella and raincoat behind because El Paso averages 310 sunny days a year! El Paso's average summer high is 95 degrees with very low humidity. Its average winter high temperature is 55-60 degrees. Annual rainfall is only 8.65 inches. The natural beauty is a rarity in today's world. During the day the mountains take on shades of purple, vibrant orange and pale green. Wide-open vistas, big skies and beautiful desert weather are the norm, and almost every day ends with a breathtaking sunset.
Cultural Diversity
Over the past 400 years the contributions of native Indians, Spanish conquistadors, Central and South Americans, Europeans and Asians have enriched El Paso's artistic and cultural life. Attend church in one of the Spanish missions on the historic Mission Trail – eight of the most historic miles in the United States – built by Native Americans in the late seventeenth century. The area was also home to famous outlaws including Pancho Villa, John Wesley Hardin and Billy the Kid.
Mountains
The high mountains, which cut through the middle of the city, offer a dramatic setting for El Paso. Visitors can ride the Wyler Aerial Tramway to Ranger Peak to get a panoramic view of the city, or drive along Transmountain Road which cuts right through the Franklin Mountains. You can enjoy a picnic in the largest urban park in the U.S.: Franklin Mountains State Park, or for outdoor explorers, there's also mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing virtually any time of the year. The combination of natural beauty, low cost of living and burgeoning business make this a great time to relocate and discover El Paso.
Fort Bliss
Nestled at the base of the rugged Franklin Mountains, Fort Bliss was established in 1848 to support settlers and act as a liaison to the Native American population and the Mexican government, making it one of the oldest Army posts. Today the military post has become the largest Air Defense Training Center in the world.
Fort Bliss has called El Paso home for more than a century and Fort Bliss shares a long history with El Paso, playing a vital role in the city's economy as well as it's growth, with more than 15,000 active military personnel stationed in the area. Fort Bliss procures about $80 million in products and services each year, of which approximately $60 million is purchased locally. The total annual military economic impact is over $1 billion. There are more than 2,500 military representatives from approximately 30 countries posted at Fort Bliss for air defense artillery training. Germany and Japan currently maintain the largest contingents.
Currently Fort Bliss is immersed in the biggest transformation in its 160-year history, with a projected 300% increase in population by 2012. The Army is investing $5 billion in construction for new, top-of-the-line facilities for the incoming personnel and their families. Construction of new training ranges, offices, barracks and housing has begun. Also increasing are services such as child care and youth programs, on-post shopping and entertainment facilities, medical and dental clinics to meet the needs of the growing community. There’s no shortage of space to expand. With 1.1 million acres, the post is larger than the state of Rhode Island and can accommodate every weapon system in the Army.
White Sands Missile Range (missile and laser testing) and Holloman Air Force Base are also located in the region and have a substantial economic impact on El Paso.
Fort Bliss hosts many annual events such as the Amigo Air Show, Oktoberfest, Showtime, USA and Armed Forces Day.
Fort Bliss www.bliss.army.mil
Space & Missile Defense Command www.smdc.army.mil
White Sands Missile Range www.wsmr.army.mil
Holloman Air Force Base www.Holloman.af.mil
Traveling To and From El Paso
Situated on the border of two nations and two states, El Paso’s location also presents a unique array of opportunities. El Paso is located in the westernmost corner of Texas, right where Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico come together.
Travel by car from El Paso to many major cities and attractions throughout the Southwest. Or fly out of El Paso International Airport, conveniently located just 5 miles East of downtown El Paso.
Downtown El Paso
Downtown El Paso’s hotels and theaters document El Paso's historic importance as a stopping point between Dallas and Los Angeles. Five buildings along South El Paso Street are on the National Register and several have been restored to their former glory. The 1912 Hotel Paso del Norte — with its breathtaking 25-foot Tiffany glass dome — is a shining testament of the city's colorful past and vibrant future. The 17-story hotel, now called the Camino Real, exhibits a strong Sullivanesque influence.
The El Paso City Council recently decided to accept and support a $1 billion comprehensive mobility plan that looks to enhance transportation in the El Paso area with 15 ambitious projects. The Plan itself contains a focus on four major elements: Roadways, Transit, Highway Improvements and Regional Mobility Authority projects. This effort is designed to take the city’s overall transportation system to a whole new level. The City has already been working, through the Mass Transit department, towards im
Arts & Entertainment in El Paso
Enriched by four centuries of diverse peoples, El Paso is one of the cultural centers of the Southwest. The Latin culture from the south, mixed with native American influences and that distinctive spirit of Texas, lays the foundation for a local culture with international flavor.
In addition to our 18 museums and over 35 art galleries, El Paso is home to dozens of world-renowned artists and performing groups.
El Paso Convention & Performing Arts Centers
800-351-6024
Arts & Entertainment – Links
- A Visitors Guide - www.visitelpaso.com
- Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte – 915-593-6680
- El Paso Border Chorders – 915-755-6849 www.harmonize.com/elpaso
- El Paso Convention & Performing Arts Center Events – 915-534-0689
- El Paso Museum of Art – 915-532-1707 www.elpasoartmuseum.org
- El Paso Museum of History – 915-858-1928
- El Paso Opera Company – 915-581-5534 www.epopera.org
- El Paso Pro-Musica – 915-833-9400 www.elpasopromusica.org
- El Paso Symphony Orchestra – 915-532-EPSO www.epso.org
- Holocaust Museum and Study Center -- 915-833-5656
- Insights El Paso Science Museum – 915-534-0000
- Mission Trail – 534-0630
- Movies www.elp.rr.com/around_town/movies/
- Music Under the Stars – 915-541-4481
- Shakespeare on the Rocks – 915-565-6900 www.viva-ep.org/ shakespeare
- UTEP Ballet – 915-747-5606 www.utep.edu/music/ballet.html
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
The mission of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra Association is to assure that superior concert music is made available to entertain and educate the multicultural community of the greater El Paso region.
This mission is accomplished through presentation of special events, educational activities and outreach programs. The EPSOA season is anchored by 12 classical concerts. Special events serve as outreach toward new audiences. EPSOA reaches the younger audience through our annual Young People's Concerts featuring outstanding young musicians within the El Paso community. Patrons are invited to attend open dress rehearsals and backstage tours are available to teachers, students and other groups. Free tickets are given to low-income students and seniors.
The El Paso Symphony is currently celebrating it 78th season. Established in the 1930's, it is the oldest performing arts organization in El Paso and the longest continuously running symphony orchestra in the state of Texas. We are a non-profit organization. The El Paso Symphony has received both national and international recognition as a result of its very successful tours of Germany in 1996 and Turkey in 2000, and continues to represent the El Paso region with pride and distinction.
The symphony orchestra is considered the cornerstone of the arts in all communities. Artistic salaries paid to the orchestra are dollars which remain in El Paso. The EPSO contributes greatly to the cultural image and quality of life in El Paso, an important factor in attracting potential business to the city. Comprised of area musicians, the EPSO fulfills an important educational function within the El Paso community with local musicians as instructors in the public and private schools, the University of Texas at El Paso and through private lessons for students. The El Paso Symphony continues to be recognized for its superior artistic quality; bringing accolades to El Paso.
The El Paso Symphony views West Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Mexico as one community and continually strives to enhance the region's unique multi-cultural heritage through exceptional programming and exciting new talent.
Broadway Shows in El Paso at the Historic Plaza Theatre
In August 2008, the Plaza Theatre reopened, drawing 30,000 movie goers during the first 10 days. This 1930 Spanish Colonial Revival style theater is home to a Mighty Wurlitzer Organ used in vaudeville shows and sing-a-longs before and after films. The theater's existence is testament to community activism. In 1986, after years of infrequent programming, the Plaza Theatre was slated for demolition. Spurred by a groundswell of support, the El Paso Community Foundation raised $1 million in six weeks to save it from the wrecking ball.
The El Paso Zoo is an eighteen-acre home to about 240 species of animals. Approximately 500 mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, 700 fish and 500 invertebrates live in a variety of natural habitat exhibits including a Reptile House, South American Pavilion, Americas Aviary, Cisneros Paraje, Birds of Prey, American Biome, Forest Atrium, Asian Grasslands, Asian Endangered Walk, and an Elephant Complex.
Bring your family to the Zoo where you can see over twenty different kinds of endangered species like the Asian elephant, Sumatran orangutan, Amur Leopard and Mexican Wolf. Your Passport to the El Paso Zoo will help you to become a Junior Zoo Volunteer. When you come to the Zoo bring your family and friends and have fun learning more about the animals. You can find the answers to the Junior Zoo Volunteer questions when you visit the Zoo. Look for the answers on Zoo animal signs. Show your answers at the El Paso Zoological Society Office to receive your free Junior Zoo Volunteer sticker.
Discover the animals of Asia including endangered Indochinese tigers, Asian elephants, Sumatran orangutans, siamangs, Malaysian tapirs, and the Zoo's rarest large animal - the critically endangered Amur leopard from Russia and China.
Highlights of the Americas include the new World of the Sea Lion exhibit, endangered Mexican wolves, South American Pavilion, Spider Monkey exhibit and America Lands featuring various species of animals living together in harmony.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
With extreme precision and grace, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform their breath-taking formations and maneuvers with mere feet of separation. Requiring the highest degree of piloting skills and maintenance expertise, the team flies their nine-plane formations with distances as close as 4-feet of wing overlap at speeds ranging from 100 to 320 knots during their exciting show, which is comprised of more than 50 different maneuvers.
US Army Golden Knights
In 1959 13 men joined together to form the Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team, to compete in the then communist dominated sport of skydiving. The team performed so well that on June 1, 1961 the Army officially recognized, designated and activated the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team. For more than 44 years the 'Golden Knights' have been wowing audiences at air shows, competitions and most recently, with high profile tandems. The Golden Knights not only perform at air shows, compete on an international level and perform high profile tandems they also visit high schools and work with local recruiters showing young adults what type of opportunities the Army has for them.
Tim Weber discovered aviation at the age of 13, and first flew solo in a glider at 14 years old. Within a short time, he had soloed in several different types of gliders and had begun exploring aerobatics. As time went by, Tim moved into flying powered aircraft while continuing to perfect his aerobatic skills. As a result of his aggressive flying style and natural ability, Tim is one of the top airshow performers in the United States today. A self-taught musician, Tim is also the only full-time airshow pilot that performs to music he wrote and recorded himself. You won’t want to miss his high-energy, hard-core aerobatic show in the GEICO Extra 300S.
Greg is a native of Boise, Idaho and has spent most of his life there. He started his flying career at an early age and earned his pilots license while still a teenager, flying out of the old Strawberry Glen airport along side the Boise River His flight instructor, John Chambers, introduced him to aerobatics early on and it quickly turned into a passion that continues to this day. Greg's early flying was done in a variety of tail wheel type aircraft and he spent many hours at Idaho back country airstrips. After earning commercial and instrument ratings Greg became a flight instructor and has specialized in tail wheel training, aerobatics (from basic to unlimited) and has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable advanced spin instructors in the country.
Outdoor Recreation in the El Paso Area- Golf Courses
- Franklin Mountains State Park
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Golf Courses in El Paso
Anthony Country Club
This private club provides golfers with a nine hole course and medium-sized greens with just enough slope to test your putting skills. The fairways are bordered with an abundance of foliage and trees. The Anthony golf course opened in 1950. Joe Bautista manages the course as the Manager/Superintendent.
Butterfield Trail Golf
Designed by world renowned architect Tom Fazio this beautiful course is sure to meet all your golfing needs. The spacious 8, 800 square foot club house located north of the 18th hole features indoor and outdoor patio seating which can accommodate groups consisting of quinceneras, weddings, corporate events and much more. Guests can enjoy our 'Salida del Sol Restaurant' which features a full service restaurant and bar in a comfortable and friendly seating.
Dos Lagos Golf Course
Holes: 18 Open All Year Men's Par: 71 Lady's Par:72 Greens: Tiff Course: Bermuda Tee Times Up to 7 days in advance Driving Range: FULL SERVICE Putting Greens: YES (2) Chipping Area: YES
Lone Star Golf Course
The recently renovated clubhouse and added course improvements make this golf course the best value in El Paso. The clubhouse features a full-service restaurant serving fabulous Mexican food. A complete lighted driving range, two practice putting greens and a chipping green will help keep your game in shape. Instruction is provided by PGA professionals. Located 5 minutes from the airport. Call for rates and information.
Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course
Rave reviews keep coming for this championship desert-style 27-hole golf course which has been given 4 1/2 stars and ranked the second-best municipal golf course in the nation by Golf Digest in 1991. Travel & Leisure magazine placed it in the Top 100 courses under $100. There’s a complete practice facility with driving range, chipping, pitching and putting greens. Located in northeast El Paso, at 12000 McCombs, 20 minutes from the airport or downtown.
Sunrise Golf Course / Sunset Golf Course
This facility has two regulation eighteen hole courses. The Sunset Course was built on flat terrain and is easy to walk. Locals say this is an excellent place for people who wish to take up the game. Water does not come into play at all. The Sunrise Course is a Scottish links-style design with numerous water hazards and undulating fairways. This course opened in April, 1995.
Ascarate Municipal Golf Course
The 18-hole 'Ascarate' course at the Ascarate Municipal Golf Course facility in El Paso, Texas features 6,565 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.4 and it has a slope rating of 114 on Bermuda grass. Designed by George Hoffman, the Ascarate golf course opened in 1955.
Campestre Golf Course
Private course. Golf Pro: Dean Jones
Vista Hills Country Club
Private Course. Golf Pro: Terry Jennings Weekday Green Fees: $35.00 Weekend Green Fees: $45.00
Coronado Country Club
This year round 18 hole private club was built in 1956. Enjoy the stunning view!
El Paso Country Club
The hallmark of El Paso Country Club is its beautiful and challenging championship 18-hole golf course. The 6,781yard, par 71, sculpted from the natural splendor of the gently-rolling countryside, features fairways of lush Bermuda and greens of Bentgrass.
Emerald Springs Golf
Layout: 18 holes Championship Yardage: 6955
Mission De Los Largos
Situated on a flat mesa in the geographic center of the city, this 300-acre development affords a spectacular view of the Rio Grande Valley overlooking the 18-hole golf course. The task of master planning and creating an upscale luxury country club, golf course and 850 lot residential area was particularly daunting given the absence of municipal utility services. The radial design, centered by a 45-foot circular vestibule, allows the pool, health club, restaurants, bars, and other activities to maximize the view of the golf course and the spectacular Southwestern sunsets.
Santa Teresa Golf Course
This club has two regulation eighteen hole courses. These courses are located close to El Paso, Texas and are open year round. You can play both courses for one price. The Spanish Dagger Course is the tighter design and features more undulating greens than the Yucca Course.
Sonoma Ranch Golf Course
For great golf in the Southern New Mexico desert, there is one top course to play -- Sonoma Ranch. Opened in 2000, this spanking new course offers challenging golf and spectacular scenery amidst the mesquite and brush covered desert. It won a Best New Course nomination from Golf Digest in 2000 and holds a 3-1/2 star ranking in its Places to Play list. 'Incredible views ... tough greens ... every hole a challenge,' Golf Digest says.
Underwood Golf Complex
What better way to get out and enjoy the Southwest's warm climate than by playing golf at the George V. Underwood Jr. Golf Complex, featuring the desert landscaping of the Sunrise Golf Course and the lush, parkland style of the Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Overlooking the Rio Grande, the Franklin Mountains are the northern ramparts of the Paso del Norte (Pass of the North), leading from Mexico into what is now the United States. For thousands of years, native Americans, and for the last four centuries, soldiers, priests, traders, adventurers, gold-seekers, entrepreneurs, and just plain folk have passed through the gap in both directions in an endless procession of expansion, settlement, raiding, and conquest. Native American groups made the area home, using the plant and animal resources of the Franklins for more than 12,000 years. These people left their marks in the Franklins - colorful pictographs on boulders and in rock shelters and deep mortar pits (used to grind seeds) in rock outcrops near scattered water sources. Beginning in the 1580s, less than a century after Columbus, Spanish conquistadors and priests passed beneath the peaks of the Franklins on their mission to conquer and colonize the Puebloan villages in present-day New Mexico.
Activities: Two hiking trails are currently accessible off of Loop 375/Trans-Mountain Road. Work is underway for a trail network that will ultimately offer over a 100-mile system. Rock climbing is just one of the park's newest recreational activities. With established climbing areas in McKelligon Canyon.
A limited number of primitive tent-camping sites are available in the Tom Mays Unit. Traditional sites allow for tents placed on the ground. Five self-contained RV sites have also been added. All potential campers should be forewarned: there are no
ground fires within park boundaries and no water or electricity. Those desiring camping reservations may contact the park office. Reservations are recommended.
The Franklins are the largest sustained mountain range in Texas, with the summit of North Franklin Peak rising to an elevation of 7192', some 3000' above the city below. On the eastern flank of North Franklin Mountain lie the remnants of our nations' only tin mining, milling, and smelting operation, which was active from 1910 through 1915.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides a setting for every imaginable water sport.
The visitor center offers regional interpretive exhibits. The mild climate of the area makes this park a popular year-round destination.
Warmth and Water
Elephant Butte Reservoir, created by a dam constructed in 1916 across the Rio Grande, is 40 miles long with more than 200 miles of shoreline. Although constructed to provide for irrigation and flood control, the lake is New Mexico’s premier water recreation facility. A wide variety of water sports are available at the lake, with fishing being one of the most popular. The mild climate of the area makes this park a popular year-round destination.
Cultural History
Elephant Butte Lake State Park is a lot more than water-based recreation. Humans have been making use of the Rio Grande long before the Dam was here. Visit the Dam Site Recreation Area and Paseo del Rio Recreation Area to see and learn more about the history of the Dam construction and the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Geologic History
Over 100 million years ago, the area was part of a vast shallow ocean. Once the sea receded, the area was the favorite hunting ground of the tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur. Evidence of the Rex, the largest land-dwelling predator of all time, and other species of dinosaur have been discovered in area rock formations.
| Facilities | Activities |
| Visitor Center | Camping |
| Group Shelter | Picnicking |
| Developed Sites (132) | Fishing |
| Electric Sites (98) | Boating |
| RV Dump Station | Water-skiing |
| Restrooms | Sailing |
| Showers | Trails |
| Marina | Wildlife Viewing |
| Playground | Winter Sports |
What’s in a Name?
Although fossils of the stegomastodon (a primitive relative of today’s elephant) have been discovered near the reservoir, the area was not named for its former and formidable inhabitants. The name 'Elephant Butte' was derived from the eroded core of an ancient volcano, now an island in the reservoir, in the shape of an elephant.
Getting There
Elephant Butte Lake State Park headquarters are five miles north of Truth or Consequences via I-25 exit 83.
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park encompasses more than 800,000 acres in southwest Texas. For more than 1,000 miles, the Rio Grande forms the international boundary between Mexico and the United States; Big Bend National Park administers approximately one-quarter of that boundary. Within the 118 twisting miles that also define the park’s southern boundary, the river’s southeasterly flow changes abruptly to the northeast and forms the “big bend” of the Rio Grande.
South of the border, people call the Rio Grande by its Spanish name, Rio Bravo del Norte. South of the river lie the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila and the new protected areas for
flora and fauna, which are comprised of regions known as the Maderas del Carmen and the Cañon de Santa Elena.
The park exhibits dramatic contrasts; its climate may be characterized as one of extremes. Dry, hot late spring and early summer days often exceed 100 degrees in the lower elevations. Winters are normally mild throughout the park, but sub-freezing temperatures occasionally occur. Because of the range in altitude from approximately 1,800 feet along the river to 7,800 feet in the Chisos Mountains, a wide variation in available moisture and in temperature exists throughout the park. These variations contribute to an exceptional diversity in plant and animal habitats.
The 118 river miles that form the southern park boundary include the spectacular canyons of Santa Elena, Mariscal, and Boquillas. The Rio Grande, meandering through this portion of the Chihuahuan Desert, has cut deep canyons with nearly vertical walls through three uplifts comprised primarily of limestone. Throughout the open desert areas, the highly productive Rio Grande riparian zone includes various plant and animal species and significant cultural resources. The vegetative belt extends into the desert along creeks and arroyos.
There are as many ways to enjoy Big Bend as there are people who visit. The diversity Bend, you should get out on foot, if only for a short time, and become part of the landscape. Listen to the desert silence, smell the creosotebush, and gaze towards a distant mountain range, and you will soon realize how special this place is.
Visiting Mexico
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Socio Economic Profile
El Paso County QuickFacts El Paso County
| Population, 2006 estimate | 736,310 |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 | 8.3% |
| Population, 2000 | 679,622 |
| Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2006 | 9.7% |
| Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2006 | 31.6% |
| Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2006 | 10.2% |
| Female persons, percent, 2006 | 52.1% |
| White persons, percent, 2006 (a) | 93.2% |
| Black persons, percent, 2006 (a) | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2006 (a) | 1.0% |
| Asian persons, percent, 2006 (a) | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2006 (a) | 0.2% |
| Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2006 | 1.0% |
| Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2006 (b) | 81.4% |
| White persons not Hispanic, percent, 2006 | 14.2% |
| Living in same house in 1995 and 2000, pct 5 yrs old & over | 55.2% |
| Foreign born persons, percent, 2000 | 27.4% |
| Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2000 | 73.3% |
| High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 | 65.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2000 | 16.6% |
| Persons with a disability, age 5+, 2000 | 122,545 |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2000 | 22.7 |
| Housing units, 2006 | 249,266 |
| Homeownership rate, 2000 | 63.6% |
| Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2000 | 24.3% |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 | $69,600 |
| Households, 2000 | 210,022 |
| Persons per household, 2000 | 3.18 |
| Median household income, 2004 | $32,046 |
| Per capita money income, 1999 | $13,421 |
| Persons below poverty, percent, 2004 | 24.6% |
Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts
Socio Economic Profile
Business QuickFacts El Paso County
| Private nonfarm establishments, 2005 | 12,696 |
| Private nonfarm employment, 2005 | 197,414 |
| Private nonfarm employment, percent change 2000-2005 | -1.2% |
| Nonemployer establishments, 2005 | 46,187 |
| Total number of firms, 2002 | 46,417 |
| Black-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms, percent, 2002 | S |
| Asian-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms, percent, 2002 | F |
| Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 61.9% |
| Women-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 28.4% |
| Manufacturers shipments, 2002 ($1000) | 8,216,226 |
| Wholesale trade sales, 2002 ($1000) | 4,642,611 |
| Retail sales, 2002 ($1000) | 5,807,166 |
| Retail sales per capita, 2002 | $8,373 |
| Accommodation and foodservices sales, 2002 ($1000) | 772,229 |
| Building permits, 2006 | 4,140 |
| Federal spending, 2004 ($1000) | 4,446,264 |
Geography QuickFacts El Paso County
| Land area, 2000 (square miles) | 1,013.11 |
| Persons per square mile, 2000 | 670.9 |
| FIPS Code | 141 |
Metropolitan or Micropolitan Statistical Area El Paso, TX Metro Area (a) Includes persons reporting only one race. (b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories. FN: Footnote on this item for this area in place of data NA: Not available D: Suppressed to avoid disclosure of confidential information X: Not applicable S: Suppressed; does not meet publication standards Z: Value greater than zero but less than half unit of measure shown F: Fewer than 100 firms
Source: US Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts
Education
El Paso has three main school districts: El Paso Independent School District, Ysleta Independent School District, and Socorro Independent School District. Combined, these districts provide the city with 22 high schools, 33 middle/junior high schools, 101 elementary schools, 8 specialty schools, 3 adult learning centers, an international language school, an academy of science and technology, an entrepreneur center, an early childhood center, and two alternative schools.
El Paso also has over 25 parochial schools and 50 private schools, many of which are renowned for their academic excellence. Loretto Academy for girls and St. Clement's Episcopal Parish School have both received the prestigious Blue Ribbon award, joining the small handful of schools recognized as the best in the nation. Several other private schools offer specialized academics or technical and mechanical education.
El Paso ISD www.episd.org 6531 Boeing Dr. El Paso, TX 79925 Main: (915) 881-2700
Located in El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is the largest district in the Texas Education Agency's Educational Service Center Region 19. With more than 63,000 students in 92 campuses, EPISD also is the seventh largest district in Texas and the 57th largest district in the United States. It also is El Paso's largest employer with nearly 9,000 employees and has an annual operating budget of $446 million. Organized in 1883, EPISD is not only a large district, but also one rich in history. EPISD was home to the first kindergarten class in Texas in 1889. The district's oldest operating school, Alamo Elementary School, celebrated its 100th birthday in 1999. A portion of the original building is still in use today.
Historic Austin High School – former U.S. Supreme Court associate justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s alma mater – celebrates its 75th Anniversary. And Burges High School celebrates its Golden Anniversary.
Built in 1916, El Paso High is the oldest operating high school in El Paso, Texas. Reminiscent of Greek and Roman architecture, El Paso High has become a historical benchmark for EPISD. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Through the years, EPISD has grown to encompass more than 253 square miles. It is bordered by the Texas/New Mexico state line, the U.S. Mexico border and the Ysleta ISD. EPISD is made up of 11 high schools, 15 middle schools and 56 elementary schools. Other campuses include an alternative high school and middle school, a recovery program for students at risk of dropping out, an adult education school for GED and citizenship classes, an occupational center and several magnet schools.
Education (continued)
Ysleta ISD http://www2.yisd.net 9600 Sims Dr. El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 434-0000
Vision Statement :The Division of Academics will work interdependently with the Ysleta Learning Community to guarantee success for all of our diverse learners. Mission Statement : To support all members of the Ysleta Learning Community by collaborating and communicating in a way that promotes standards of excellence through strategic planning, implementation and evaluation so that all learners are successful.
Division Goals 2008-2009
- Continue to build and refine systems that will contribute to the realization of district and division goals
- Build full partnerships with schools so that all
- students fully achieve the district vision
- Develop and implement best practices in teaching and learning in a collaborative manner Foster a culture of trust within the Division of Academics based on mutual respect through a system
Socorro Independent School District www.sisd.net 12440 Rojas Drive El Paso, TX 79928 (915) 937-0013
The Socorro Independent School District is located in the southeastern portion of El Paso County, Texas. It serves Socorro, Horizon City, and the eastern portion of the City of El Paso. The District covers 136 square miles of El Paso County. The District's northern boundary is the Texas/New Mexico line its southern boundary is the Rio Grande River. We are in Texas Education Agency Region
XIX.
Socorro I.S.D. is one of the fastest growing school Districts in the state of Texas. The District has twenty-five (25) elementary schools, fourteen (14) middle schools, six (6) high schools, one (1) alternative school and a community education program. The Student Activities Complex includes a 11,000-seat stadium, and the adjacent Aquatic Center, also open throughout the year, has indoor and outdoor pools.
At SISD, our goals are to improve student performance, provide a safe learning environment, improve parent & community involvement & provide qualified and well-trained staff.
Education (continued)
HIGHER EDUCATION
El Paso and Juarez are the centers for several institutions of higher learning and have a reputation for promoting diversity within academics.
The University of Texas at El Paso www.utep.edu The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is the second oldest member of the University of Texas system. The university's unique Bhutanese architecture is a beautiful compliment to its setting amidst the rugged foothills of the Rocky Mountains. UTEP offers educational and research opportunities for students and scholars in six academic colleges: Engineering, Business, Science, Liberal Arts, Education and Health Sciences. Graduate study is offered in more than 50 academic areas, including 10 doctoral programs. UTEP students are eagerly recruited by some of the nation's top corporations. Boeing, Ernst and Young, Nortel, Columbia
Healthcare, EDS, Delphi, and numerous federal agencies like the FBI and NASA have all found key employees among the ranks of UTEP graduates. UTEP is the location of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, the Center for Electronic Manufacturing, and the Institute for Manufacturing and Materials Management, all sponsored by the University of Texas system. UTEP was also one of six schools named a Model Institution for Excellence (MIE) by the National Science Foundation in 1995. Recently, the College of Business received full accreditation for its undergraduate and graduate business and accounting programs, sharing this distinction with fewer than 50 of the 1,300 business schools in the country.
El Paso Community College www.epcc.edu
El Paso Community College is the largest comprehensive community college in the region with over 130 different associate degree and certificate programs. Total enrollment exceeds 25,000. EPCC offers associate degrees in both Science and Arts and Applied Science but also offers certificates of completion in other courses of study. Special industry programs at EPCC:
ο Advanced Technology Center - customized education to meet the specific needs of local industry. Training courses include CAD/CAM, plastic injection molding, computer numerical control, plastics technology, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, statistical process control, mold making and repair, and tool and dye. Customized Training Department: Trains business, industry, and government agencies through programs taught at the location and time of the client's choosing.
New Mexico State University www.nmsu.edu
Headquartered 40 miles north in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University has more than 23,000 students on five campuses. NMSU provides quality education at the lowest possible cost in a culturally diverse, student-centered environment. With 74 undergraduate degree programs and an even greater number of graduate degree programs, NMSU's educational options are as diverse as its student body. NMSU also boasts nationally recognized intercollegiate sports teams, millions of dollars in annual research expenditures, and dozens of cultural events. Both Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc. and the Kaplan Newsweek College Catalog rated NMSU one of the best in the country
for the 'value for your tuition dollar.'
In addition to UTEP, NMSU, and EPCC, the El Paso region also offers various other high quality alternatives in higher education including Howard Payne University, the University of Phoenix, Webster University, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Hospitals
Providence Memorial Hospital 2001 N Oregon St El Paso, TX - (915) 577-6011
Las Palmas & Del Sol Health Care: Las Palmas Medical Center 1801 N Oregon St El Paso, TX - (915) 521-1200
MESA Hills Specialty Hospital 2311 N Oregon St # 5 El Paso, TX - (915) 545-1823
Thomason Hospital 4815 Alameda Ave El Paso, TX - (915) 544-1200
Children's Hospital 2001 N Oregon St El Paso, TX - (915) 577-7698
Triumph Hospital El Paso 1740 Curie Dr El Paso, TX - (915) 351-9044
Southwestern General Hospital 1221 N Cotton St El Paso, TX - (915) 496-9600
RE Thomason General Hospital-Er 4815 Alameda Ave El Paso, TX - (915) 521-7700
Providence Memorial Hospital 702 E Paisano Dr El Paso, TX - (915) 577-6000
Physicians Hospital 1416 George Dieter Dr El Paso, TX - (915) 598-4240
Healthcare
Sierra Medical Center 1625 Medical Center St El Paso, TX - (915) 747-4000
Highlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital 1395 George Dieter Dr El Paso, TX - (915) 298-7222
Southwest Pediatric Night Clinic of El Paso, PA 2325 Pershing Dr El Paso, TX - (915) 633-9280
Sierra Medical Center: Sierra Providence's New Eastside Hospital 3280 Joe Battle Blvd El Paso, TX - (915) 832-2000
El Paso Psychiatric Center 4615 Alameda Ave El Paso, TX - (915) 532-2202
Thomason Hospital: Texas Tech School of Medicine El Paso, TX - (915) 533-3020
Other Healthcare Providers
Trawood Home Health Care 10420 Montwood Dr # A El Paso, TX - (915) 921-1145
Physicians Healthcare Associates 7430 Remcon Cir # A El Paso, TX - (915) 584-0051
Comfort Keepers Home Health Care 5927 Gateway Blvd W El Paso, TX - (915) 842-8195
El Paso Nursing Services Home Health Care 1800 E Cliff Dr # B El Paso, TX - (915) 546-2311
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated 1300 Murchison Dr # 110 El Paso, TX - (915) 545-5170
Always Caring Health Care Services 2800 N Stanton St # A El Paso, TX - (915) 545-4663
Coram Healthcare 7365 Remcon Cir # A102 El Paso, TX - (915) 833-0140
Las Palmas & Del Sol Health Care 10460 Vista Del Sol Dr # 100 El Paso, TX - (915) 629-3440
Girling Health Care 6437 Los Robles Dr El Paso, TX - (915) 231-9946
Desierto Home Healthcare Inc 220 Thunderbird Dr # P, El Paso, TX - (915) 532-6064
Intelistaff Healthcare 7500 Viscount Blvd El Paso, TX - (915) 774-9808
Pasos Home Health Care Inc 6028 Surety Dr El Paso, TX - (915) 781-2901
Trash Removal/Recycling
City of El Paso Residential garbage collection is collected curbside, once a week. Trash receptacle must be placed out for collection the previous day before collection after 6:00 p.m., or the day of collection by 5:00 a.m.
Recycling and Yard Waste Citizen Drop-Off Sites: 7970 San Paulo at Yarborough 9000 Escobar at Zaragosa El Paso Community Disposal 3477 Lee Blvd at Montana Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TRASH REMOVAL COMPANIES
| Demcon Disposal Management 118 Ruhlen Ct, El Paso, TX | (915) 577-9477 |
| El Paso Disposal 5539 El Paso Dr, El Paso, TX | (915) 772-7495 |
| Bronco Disposal 7713 Alameda, El Paso, TX | (915) 778-9548 |
| Runnin' Rabit Hauls It All 5564 Joyce Cir, El Paso, TX | (915) 566-9835 |
| American Disposal Services 4004 Kemp Ave, El Paso, TX | (915) 562-2700 |
| Moore Service Inc 10540 Montwood Dr, El Paso, TX | (915) 592-5558 |
| Heist Disposal 10225 Woodway Dr, El Paso, TX | (915) 594-3610 |
| Alco Industrial Co 3525 Hueco Ave # B, El Paso, TX | (915) 566-2323 |
Recycling Companies
Alpha Recycling 6807 Industrial Avenue El Paso, TX 79915
Anchor Distribution 1530 E San Antonio Avenue El Paso, TX 79901
Asa Recycling LLC 1042 Eastside Road El Paso TX 79915
B & B Recycling 14010 Montana Avenue El Paso, TX 79938
Desert Eagle Recycling 1011 Hawkins Boulevard El Paso, TX 79915
Discover Recycling 3845 Durazno Avenue El Paso, TX 79905
Diversified Recycling 6854 Market Avenue El Paso, TX 79915
El Paso Disposal 5539 El Paso Drive El Paso, TX 79905 Electronic Recycling & Trading 3465 Lee Boulevard El Paso, TX 79936
Friedman Recycling CO 5835 Wren Avenue El Paso, TX 79924
Haro's Core Inc 900 Kastrin Street El Paso, TX 79907
Lawson Recycling 1125 Loma Verde Drive El Paso, TX 79936
Lopez Scrap Metal Inc 351 N Nevarez Road, El Paso TX 79927
Mega Plastics Recycling Corporation 12572 Darrington Road # 10 El Paso, TX 79928
Romero Recycling 11251 Alameda Avenue El Paso, TX 79927
Twin Cities Recyclers CO Inc 3230 Durazno Avenue El Paso, TX 79905
Moving & Storage Facilities
U-Haul CT Paisano - Self Storage and Truck Rentals 5605 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 779-6613
U-Haul Ctr and STG of Montana - Self Storage and Truck Rentals 8450 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX - (915) 772-1860
U-Haul CT Northeast - Self Storage and Truck Rentals 8833 Dyer St, El Paso, TX - (915) 751-1263
Armour Self Storage - El Paso 2 5525 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX - (915) 833-3949
Armour Self Storage - El Paso 1 11211 Armour Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 593-0595
All American Self Storage - Self Storage El Paso TX 6431 Doniphan Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 833-1725
Inland Sea Inc The 9601 Carnegie Ave, El Paso, TX - (915) 592-1517
Movers Moving and Storage 6520 Navajo, El Paso, TX - (915) 775-1025
Las Cruces Moving & Storage 5 Founders Blvd # 300, El Paso, TX - (915) 779-3555
Northeast Storage - Self Storage El Paso TX 10060 Railroad Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 591-8457
All American Storage - Self Storage Canutillo TX 409 Farm Rd., Canutillo, TX - (915) 877-3544
Top Quality El Paso Movers 105 E SAN ANTONIO ST, suite 6, El Paso, TX - (915) 219-5104
Move West 4949 Osborne Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 581-0626
A-1 Moving & Storage 9700 Railroad Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 751-6483
SecurCare Self Storage - El Paso 5717 Will Ruth Ave., El Paso, TX - (915) 613-0626
Aztek Moving & Shipping 3129 Durazno Ave, El Paso, TX - (915) 757-3541
SecurCare Self Storage - El Paso 4701 Osborne Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 613-0685
Admiral Storage & Van Inc 3819 Admiral St, El Paso, TX - (915) 591-9481
ITO 9601 Carnegie Ave, El Paso, TX - (915) 591-9100
Ramon's Transfer 709 Wyoming Ave, El Paso, TX - (915) 5321686
United Van Lines Agency 8201 Lockheed Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 7793913 Category: Moving & Storage Full Service
Anthony Self Storage - Self Storage Anthony NM 1000 Anthony Dr, Anthony, NM - (575) 882-1816
Lee Moving & Storage 3525 Confederate Rd, El Paso, TX - (915) 855-0415
Master Movers 3723 Admiral St, El Paso, TX - (915) 591-6616 Category: Moving & Storage Full Service
International Moving & Warehouse Co. 6965 Commerce Ave, El Paso, TX - (915) 778-4271
American Budget Transfer Co 944 Destello Rd, El Paso, TX - (915) 590-6554
Lomaland Self Storage 1220 Lomaland Dr, El Paso, TX - (915) 595-0006
Al's Moving Services 8028 Porche St, El Paso, TX - (915) 772-6157