New home living in El Paso

The sun shines in El Paso approximately 302 days per year, earning it the nickname “Sun City.” The high desert community was established in 1850. El Paso is a border town, sitting in the westernmost point of West Texas and straddles the Rio Grande on the U.S.-Mexico border.  El Paso has many faces and on one hand it’s steeped in wild west history. There are many tales of Billy the Kid making his way to Texas and according to legend, freed the only man to ever escape from the old El Paso jail.

Today, El Paso attracts a wide variety of residents with its array of recreational and cultural offerings. Festivals like the Hueco Rock Rodeo and the International Balloonfest bring the community together, and outdoorsy residents are quick to join their peers in marathons and bike races. Meanwhile, El Paso’s rich Mexican heritage is on display in its local restaurants and the sombrero-shaped Abraham Chavez Theatre.

Get acquainted with El Paso

El Paso is steeped in culture, evident across the many arts and culture venues, sites and events offered across the city. The El Paso Centennial Museum on the UTEP campus, which was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the state, celebrates Texas’ rich and varied history. Prehistoric drawings can be viewed 32 miles northeast of the city at Hueco Tanks State Historical Park, which is also a perfect place for hiking and rock climbing. Fort Bliss has two museums and hosts many annual events.

El Paso sports and leisure

There’s also plenty to offer for sports fans in El Paso. Cohen Stadium, located in northeast El Paso, hosts minor league baseball home games for the El Paso Diablos. During the college football season, the University of Texas, which is situated in El Paso, continually ranks among the best in the country and on New Year’s Eve, the college’s football premier event the ‘Sun Bowl’ attracts crowds of more than 40,000.

El Paso outdoors

The comfortably dry heat of the El Paso sun allows outdoor recreation throughout the year. El Paso has seven public golf courses, including highly-acclaimed Painted Dunes. Across the New Mexico state border are several getaway spots offering perfect conditions for hiking, hunting and fishing.