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Living in El Paso, Texas:
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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit El Paso, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked 23 people living in El Paso what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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On August 3, 2019, a mass shooting took place in a local Walmart, taking away 23 lives and injuring 23 others. The shooter targeted Latinos and immigrants. El Paso reacted in a way that was full of love. Many people started fundraisers to help victims and their families, with something as selling a T-shirt or even by donating blood. The community did everything they possibly could to try and help, with determination and love.

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Those who choose to move to El Paso should be forewarned that the summer temperatures can be extremely high. On a more positive note, there is very little humidity to contend with. As someone who grew up in the north, I also enjoy the fact that El Paso receives very little snowfall. The beauty of the sky makes it worth the heat.

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In the spring the mountains which dominate El Paso’s skyline are covered in beautiful yellow poppies, yucca and cacti. The view is enhanced by beautiful sunrises and sunsets. El Pasoans can enjoy these spectacular views when using the many multi-use trails for hiking and biking which are scattered throughout the desert and on the mountains. Music and dance festivals, sporting events, shopping, museums, and historical sites provide not only entertainment but show the rich culture the city’s 400 year history.

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Melinda, says: 2020

El Paso is home to several professional sports teams: the El Paso Chihuahuas minor league baseball team, the El Paso Rhinos hockey team, the El Paso Locomotive soccer team as well as being home to the University of Texas at El Paso which features NCAA basketball and football games. El Paso is home to the Sun Bowl – the second-oldest bowl game in the country. El Paso is a great place to shop with numerous malls and outdoor marketplaces as well as “mom and pop” stores that sell culturally based items not found in many other parts of the country.

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El Paso, Texas, has one of the greatest cultural and biliteracy vending of feelings and habits throughout the world. Aside from its wide variety on culinary delicacies, it also provides not only shelter but a home to whomever decides to adapt to a welcoming dessert. It is quite easy to seek a group of reliable friends that would in no doubt become a life time friend and family.

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Although El Paso has a small population of roughly 682,000 people, the strong infrastructure of the highways, including interstate 10, that runs as far west as California and as far east as Louisiana, the airports, and the amtrak passenger rails, create opportunity for other people to travel to and through the city. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a R1 Doctoral University due to its very high research activity. UTEP also offers an Engineering program that is the nation’s top producer of Hispanic engineers with M.S and Ph.D. degrees.

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Madeleine, says: 2020

El Paso was not only on the news for the horrible mass shooting, but because of the long lines to donate blood, and the amazing amounts of money raised to help these victims and their families. The community held vigils every day after the shooting took place, taking the time to pay their respects and remember those who were lost. El Paso took this downfall and used it to grow more as a community. The city may have crossed a dark event, but the people held each other up and were there for one another through it all.

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Jennifer, says: 2020

Many people who move to El Paso often wonder how the climate is. El Paso is a dessert, and therefore it is very dry. During the Summer temperatures can reach up to 105 degrees, and Winter barely receives any snow. I would not recommend El Paso for those who are fans of a cold climate, or those with sensitive skin.

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El Paso is a family friendly, mid sized city with some of the best Mexican food you will ever have the pleasure of eating. We have a beautiful mountain range that dissects the city with Mexico just a hop, skip and a jump away. El Paso is very rich in history and outdoor recreation.

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El Paso is an incredibly unique city. Situated directly on the Texas- Mexico border, it is rich in Mexican American culture and diversity. The people are exceptionally friendly, ready to accept all newcomers with open arms. El Paso is also home to Franklin Mountain State Park; providing ample opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities.

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El Paso is home to more than twenty museums and more than thirty historical sites, including the only jail that Billy the Kid ever broke into. El Paso is a diverse area that is made up of many races and cultures. Its is a community of people who are accepting and inclusive. El Paso is the sister city to Juarez, Mexico, and almost 100,000 people cross back and forth across the US-Mexico border daily for work and school. You hear a lot of Spanish being spoken in El Paso. The people in El Paso are friendly and the food is fantastic.

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Theresa, says: 2020

Outdoor concerts at the Chamizal National Memorial are held monthly throughout the summer and local bands, singers and dance troupes are featured as people congregate on the lawn and enjoy the entertainment with their families. The Plaza Theater, built in 1930, is home to one of only six Wurlitzer 1071 pipe organs ever made. The Theater shows movies daily during the summer hours and is the stage for many Broadway musicals as they tour the country.

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Abigail, says: 2020

Prior to relocating to El Paso, Texas, one should understand that fluency in both English and Spanish are important in career searching, as most of the community are native Spanish speakers. Keep in mind that Juárez, México, is nearby with heavily congested traffic between Mexico and Texas.

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Melody, says: 2020

El Paso lies in the westernmost part of Texas. El Paso is a city of almost 700,000 people and is a diverse city in its people, its culture and its natural beauty. El Paso sits at the southernmost tip of the Rocky Mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert along the Rio Grande River and shares its border with Mexico. The desert is full of color in the spring with its blooming cacti, bird of paradise plants which attract many birds and butterflies, desert trees with beautiful yellow flowers and sage shrubs that bud purple flowers.

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El Paso shines bright at night with its illuminating star on the Franklin mountains. This unique star is a representation of the “Star City”, showing El Paso’s love within the community. El Paso still strives to exceed in building a stronger and safer community. Fort Bliss, the largest army training base in the United States, is located in El Paso and holds a very strong show of American force. El Paso was ranked as the safest city in the United States over the span of years as it has a strong military and federal presence.”

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El Paso is known for its really hot temperatures and dry climates. The people are friendly and will help you if you’re lost. When finding really good Mexican food, always know the elderly women make it the best! The news, however, does stretch the truth when it comes to immigration and politics.

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Jeremy, says: 2020

El Paso is a border town, holding open arms to Hispanic culture. The city displays the culture around to others, with no shame or doubt. Mariachis and Folklorico dancers are taught at many schools, and there are festivals to showcase the culture.

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Richard, says: 2020

El Paso is at the west edge of Texas and like most Texas cities, it is unique in its own way. The metropolitan area is home to a very diverse population as it sits at the border of the United States and Mexico. Bordering Mexico, El Paso’s bi-national area offers a populous Hispanic heritage that carries special traditions in religious practices, arts and entertainment, and cultural expansion.

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Someone moving to El Paso should know the city is more than 80% Hispanic and has a population of about 600,000. They should also know that the weather is hot and dry, and although it is quite sunny all year long, there are a lot of windy days. You must love Mexican food, as you will find a lot of it everywhere you go. Above all, someone moving here should know people in El Paso are some of the friendliest in the world!

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El Paso, Texas, is all about diversity. There are people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and races here. El Paso is a desert city that has more to offer than what meets the eye. The community is strong and thriving. The city center is a busy metropolitan area, but if you take a 30-minute drive to the north there are mountains and rural areas.

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El Paso is and always has been very friendly. When you first encounter our city, it may seem oblivious to everything and everyone. But if the time comes that a neighbor, or any city resident, needs help, then the warmth and caring of El Pasoans comes out. We are finally starting to become more cultural. Things that I never saw when I was a child I now get to see — like theater, opera, outdoor activities, etc.

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William, says: 2020

We have four seasons, but none are ever severe. I must say though that summers are hot, but not as hot as cities in Arizona. El Pasoans are very friendly and warm. We don’t have many cultural events, but it has improved in the last 10 years. We are said to have the best Mexican food restaurants in the country.

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Jennifer, says: 2020

Anyone moving here should know it it hot, lots of spots to admire the city lights at night or to view the city during the day. Also, the food is amazing, authentic Mexican food is made everyday in the city, and this is one of the friendliest and family oriented places.

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