It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in El Paso, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in El Paso, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in El Paso, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in El Paso, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
It's Senior Night at Eastwood High School and Trooperette Leslie Chavez is feeling excited as she reflects on four years of high school before the football game against Coronado High School."It's been so amazing. It's definitely had its ups and downs, but it's unforgettable," Chavez said, wearing a senior sash across her sh...
It's Senior Night at Eastwood High School and Trooperette Leslie Chavez is feeling excited as she reflects on four years of high school before the football game against Coronado High School.
"It's been so amazing. It's definitely had its ups and downs, but it's unforgettable," Chavez said, wearing a senior sash across her shiny Trooperette uniform. "I've been able to meet some of my best friends that I know those friendships will last a lifetime."
Chavez, 17, is a sprite of a thing, with a big smile and always full of energy, which she needs every Friday.
Chavez is juggling her time between two key roles ? a band assistant drum major and a Trooperette drill team member ? during her senior year, a time when her life is already busy.
On football nights, the senior starts off as one of four band majors, leading the band from atop a ladder, only to come down a few minutes later to switch hats ? literally ? and then join fellow Trooperettes in line to go dance on the football field.
It all seems like a great feat until you get to know more about Chavez and other impressive high school girls sharing two key extracurricular activity roles. Over at Bel Air High School, sophomore Jacqueline Lopez is a marching band drum major and a junior varsity cheerleader. She recently made All American and is also involved in her sophomore class activities and yearbook.
Lopez, 16, has been a cheerleader for nine years and band member for two. She said a previous drum major encouraged her to try the dual roles this year.
"The drum major thought I would be good in that role and I was kind of scared to do it but then I thought what's the worst that could happen and so I went for it," she said.
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For Lopez, juggling cheerleading and being a drum major is challenging and rewarding at the same time.
"It obviously takes up a lot of time and I'm constantly running around but I feel it's like an adrenaline feeling that you don't really get from normal activities," she said. "I like the feeling of being able to represent my school and I couldn't do it without the support of my teachers."
Back at Eastwood, Chavez enjoys the self-expression that comes from the live performances.
"Dance has always been an escape for me; to be creative and to tell a story with your body, you know," she explained.
Music has been a part of Chavez's identity even longer. Perhaps she was inspired by her brother, a drum line member at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, and her late cousin, who was a guitarist in a band. She picked up the flute in fifth grade and has played for seven years.
Balancing both activities seemed possible when she saw it happen as a young Trooperette camper.
"Me and my best friend went to a Trooperette dance camp when we were teeny, tiny and we came to a football game and I saw a cheerleader as a drum major so I thought, 'that's so cool, I could probably do that but be a Trooperette," she said.
Chavez said her mom has always told her to put her best effort on the field and in school. And she does, with dancing, with the band, and with her studies. She always aims for As in the classroom.
She credits the three other band majors and her two coaches, Benjamin Perez, band director, and Ursula Casas, Trooperettes director, for being flexible and supportive.
Chavez starts her day at 6:30 a.m. with band rehearsals and then hops over to her Trooperettes class to continue her day.
"It's definitely been really crazy but with the support of my directors and amazing drum majors' team — Brandyn Sandoval, Alexander Webb and Julian Monsivais — they're my rocks this season," she said.
Perez, in a phone interview, said Chavez is a good person who cares about people.
"She's this Trooperette and this band leader all in one and she's never shown any type of attitude," he said. "She genuinely cares about people in both groups and she's very respectful. And as one of the drum majors for our band, she's very responsible."
The band director has witnessed Chavez put in the work.
"She's always helping to set up and she's always one of the last ones to leave," Perez said. "Whenever we have rehearsal and everyone's leaving the football field and everything, she's following them all making sure that everything's off the field."
Perez added that he has never seen her stress about all her activities.
Asked about dealing with stress, Chavez said she does have one more outlet that keeps her balanced.
"I'm in the youth and choir ministry at St. Raphael's and that is a stress reliever for me," she said. "Just being able to be with my faith and also continue to do music is something that I love."
Chavez said she would like to be a travel nurse in the future after seeing nurses take care of her grandfather two years ago. She would like to go to Baylor University in Waco. And all that balancing and running around now is sure to help her in her career.
"I think so it's gotten me used to running around all the time and still be able to be sane," she said.
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A restaurant that used to be a hotspot for young people on the border is headed to El Paso's West Side.The iconic Chihuahua Charlie's has a "coming soon" sign on the exterior of the building at 2900 N. Mesa St. The shopping center has several businesses, including Uptown Cheapskate Fashion Exchange, Pizza Joint, Wing Stop and Cappriotti's Sandwich Shop.There is no word yet on when the restaurant will open. However, many El Pasoans who frequented the one in Juarez during the 1980s and early 90s may be ex...
A restaurant that used to be a hotspot for young people on the border is headed to El Paso's West Side.
The iconic Chihuahua Charlie's has a "coming soon" sign on the exterior of the building at 2900 N. Mesa St. The shopping center has several businesses, including Uptown Cheapskate Fashion Exchange, Pizza Joint, Wing Stop and Cappriotti's Sandwich Shop.
There is no word yet on when the restaurant will open. However, many El Pasoans who frequented the one in Juarez during the 1980s and early 90s may be excited to relive old memories. Remember those fishbowl margaritas?
Here are other restaurants coming soon in El Paso.
A Buffalo Wild Wings Go restaurant will soon open in the same shopping center, Miner Plaza 2, where Jimmy John's and Little Caesar's are also located.
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A sign at the front said, "Opening soon." When you Google the restaurant name in El Paso, a date of Nov. 15 appears.
Construction continues on the land at the corner of Nuevo Tanks Road and Interstate 10 East. We've talked about a new Fast Trak Carwash that will be built at that corner.
And now the signs of a restaurant and retail shopping center are popping up. A sign for Ay Cocula, a popular Mexican restaurant known for its tacos, is visible on the chain link fence surrounding the property.
Ambers Coffee Bar, which is going strong in Horizon City, has opened a second location in El Paso.
This one is at 500 N. Oregon St. near the San Jacinto Plaza and next to Barrio Eats restaurant. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
The coffee bar is known for its delicious coffees and lattes, including pistachio and caramel frappes and fall flavors such as pumpkin spice mochas.
Hours: Open every day 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and later for events.
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Despite its vast size, Texas is home to only two national parks, and getting to them isn’t the easiest. Both Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe National Park reside in West Texas—an area known for its sparse population, desolate landscape and rugged terrain. But with an easy direct flight from Denver to El Paso, you’ll be closer than you think to a unique Texas adventure.You can’t get more West Texas than El Paso. As the state’s westernmost city, you’re only a two-hour drive from Guadalupe Nationa...
Despite its vast size, Texas is home to only two national parks, and getting to them isn’t the easiest. Both Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe National Park reside in West Texas—an area known for its sparse population, desolate landscape and rugged terrain. But with an easy direct flight from Denver to El Paso, you’ll be closer than you think to a unique Texas adventure.
You can’t get more West Texas than El Paso. As the state’s westernmost city, you’re only a two-hour drive from Guadalupe National Park and a 4.5-hour drive to Big Bend, making it the perfect jumping-off point for exploring these national parks. And while you could fly into Midland/Odessa airport for a slightly shorter drive to Big Bend, you’ll find much more to do in El Paso with an unforgettable road trip through West Texas.
In many ways, El Paso doesn’t even feel like Texas. As a border city, El Paso is a place that looks like Texas but feels more like Mexico, in all the best ways possible. Though El Paso frequently grabs attention for its location on the U.S./Mexico border, this vibrant city deserves recognition for its various attractions and activities. From its unique blend of cultures and a lively downtown atmosphere to experiences you won’t find anywhere else, there’s so much to uncover.
The Mission Trail is a nine-mile stretch of road that used to be part of the old royal road that ran from Santa Fe to Mexico. The historic trail is named for the three missions in the area that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries: the Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission and San Elizario Chapel. These are the oldest churches in Texas and all three parishes still operate to this day.
The Ysleta Mission – built in 1682 – is the oldest mission in Texas, while the Socorro Mission is one of the oldest continuous settlements in the Southwest. Tour these historic missions and peer inside to see the real beauty of these Spanish buildings where history comes to life.
The area is also home to a variety of local restaurants, cafes, a brewery and a winery. Stop in at Three Missions Brewery for a pomegranate beer with Chiamoy spice on the rim. Housed in an adobe-style building with low-slung ceilings, white stucco walls and colorful art, the small-batch brewery prides itself on a hands-on approach to high-quality beer.
If beer isn’t your thing, stop in at Wine Down. Housed inside a partially reclaimed 19th-century walled hacienda from the 1850s, the winery blends in a bit of history for a unique wine-tasting experience. And for a good beer and burger, stop in at the Dusty Tap. Cafe Piro dishes out authentic Native American foods and CoCol is your go-to for good coffee.
For something truly unique to El Paso, be sure to take a drive by the Sugar House (Casa de Azucar) — a private home in the northeast part of town that a man built for his wife who has since passed.
During your trip from Denver to El Paso, bring home a little bit of Texas with custom cowboy boots from Rocketbuster. You can’t leave Texas without picking up a pair of cowboy boots and Rocketbuster is just the place to do that. Find handmade custom-made boots designed, cut, carved, stitched and assembled in El Paso—for anyone willing to throw down some serious dough. They make roughly 325 boots a year for celebrities and anyone from across the world.
As Coloradans, we’re always on the hunt for easy day hikes from whatever city we’re visiting. And in El Paso, you have more options than you might think. Spanning over 26,000 acres, Franklin Mountain State Park is one of the largest urban wilderness parks in the world and contains the entire Chihuahuan Desert mountain range.
Choose from over 130 miles of trails for hiking and biking. One of the newest trails to check out is the hike to Aztec Cave. The park recently updated the route with more switchbacks vs. a straight vertical hike to the cave. You’ll find a unique landscape filled with Agave and Ycca plants, sprinkled with flowering cacti and the Solte plant (tequila), making hiking here one-of-a-kind.
Explore beyond the city limits and spend a day in Juarez, Mexico with a guided tour. The walking tour is a great way to safely explore the massive city, shop local markets, see significant cultural sites, sample the best burrito in Mexico (no seriously this place won an award for it), and grab a margarita at the Kentucky Club — where the margarita is said to be invented. And because of its proximity to downtown El Paso, you’ll walk with your guide down the historic El Paso Street, over the Rio Grande River and straight into Mexico. A center of commerce, this road connects the residents of El Paso and Juarez.
When planning your trip from Denver to El Paso, book a stay at the Hotel Paso Del Norte is a must. Nestled in the heart of downtown, this sophisticated, luxury hotel was designed by renowned architect Henry Trost and beautifully blends Western charm with modern elegance. With over 100 years of history, the hotel has hosted past U.S. presidents and numerous celebrities.
Don’t miss out on a steak dinner from the elegant 1700 Steakhouse, grab a drink at the El Mirador Bar—their rooftop bar with stunning views of downtown El Paso and Mexico in the far distance. Gaze up at the Tiffany-style stained glass dome at the Dome Bar and be sure to book a spa appointment at the Desert Spirit Spa.
From El Paso, a day trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park is easy. Relatively small in size compared to other national parks, Guadalupe NP is one of Texas’s best-kept secrets. Receiving roughly 200,000 visitors a year, it is one of the least visited parks but that’s not for lack of sightseeing opportunities.
Amongst its varied terrain of desert forest, the park is home to the highest peak in the state; Guadalupe Peak resting at 8,751 feet. Hiking through the park you’ll find yourself amongst the Chihuahuan Desert and as you ascend, you’ll soon find yourself in the middle of a ponderosa pine forest.
If you have just one day, hike through McKittrick Canyon to the historic Pratt Cabin. The well-marked trail is an easy way to see some of the park’s natural beauty and learn about its history.
If you prefer not to drive, companies like Southwest Expeditions provide day trips to the park for a day of hiking, paired with a lunch of enchiladas and all the fixins.
There really is no easy way to get to Big Bend National Park, which is part of its appeal for road trippers and off-the-beaten path adventurers. What truly feels like something out of this world, Big Bend offers some of the most unique landscapes in Texas. You can explore mountains, deserts and rivers all within its 800,000 acres of land.
Walk the shores of the Rio Grande River, the natural border between Mexico and the United States along the Santa Elena canyon hike. Or explore the mountainous terrain of the Chisos Mountains; the only mountain range totally contained within a single national park. Hike amongst cacti and scrub oak as you hike in Chisos Basin along the Window Trail, where you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of the park.
From El Paso, a 4.5-hour drive to Big Bend takes you through West Texas and small towns like Marfa. Camping is available inside the park, along with lodging options at Chisos Mountain Lodge. Outside of the park, there are overnight options in the small towns of Marathon and Terlingua.
If you’ve made it this far on your Denver to El Paso trip, you should allow time to explore one of the more remote and isolated state parks—Big Bend Ranch State Park. Hiking and mountain biking are available, as well as camping in some of the park’s most remote landscapes. But a great way to get a feel for the park, without much planning, is with a horseback ride with Big Bend and Lajitas Stables. Saddle up for a two-hour desert sunset ride or a half-day lunch ride that takes you through the rugged terrain of West Texas. The rough trails are not for the faint of heart, but you’ll soon be rewarded with never-ending views of the vast landscape of mesas and canyons.
Rediscover the Wild West with your trip from Denver to El Paso and visit El Paso for more information to help plan your getaway.
*all images taken by Jessica Hughes with Mountain Light Photography.
Marathon El Paso Refinery held its third annual Girls in STEM Conference. Nov. 7, 2024. Credit: KFOX14/CBS4EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An oil refinery in El Paso wants to inspire young women to pursue careers in engineering with an annual conference.Marathon El Paso Refinery Women's Network held its third annual Girls in STEM Conference on Thursday inviting 40 junior and senior students from all over El Paso County to tour the labs in the refinery and experience firsthand what it's like to work in this industry....
Marathon El Paso Refinery held its third annual Girls in STEM Conference. Nov. 7, 2024. Credit: KFOX14/CBS4
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An oil refinery in El Paso wants to inspire young women to pursue careers in engineering with an annual conference.
Marathon El Paso Refinery Women's Network held its third annual Girls in STEM Conference on Thursday inviting 40 junior and senior students from all over El Paso County to tour the labs in the refinery and experience firsthand what it's like to work in this industry.
KFOX14/CBS4 spoke with Marathon Environmental Engineer Rebecca Ayala who explained that every year the conference is put together by several women in the refinery who work in technical positions such as engineers and scientists. She said they were inspired to build the conference after seeing the disparity in the number of women who work in the technical field. ultimately the goal is to show young women.
Ayala said,
What we want them to know is that any person can do this job... it's not a stereotypical 'man's job.'
Ayala explained that the students get to see up close how the valves and the actual equipment in the refinery work and hear from women in the industry.
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KFOX14/CBS4 also spoke with high school senior Ariana Vazquez who, by the middle of the conference, said she had learned a lot about the oil refining process, something she'd been always curious about from years of driving by the freeway and seeing the stacks and flames from the refinery.
When asked if the conference had inspired her to pursue a career in STEM, Vazquez answered with a resounding "definitely."
I think all of this really piqued my interest in engineering that I didn't know I really had," said Vazquez.
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If you or someone you know is interested in joining Marathon's Girls in STEM Conference in 2025, Ayala said the application process starts in July when they send out notices to all the school districts in the county, but emphasized that only the top 40 girls-- high school juniors and seniors-- are chosen based on a criteria that takes into consideration their GPA score, how much they are involved within their community, extracurricular activities, as well as the strength of their application essay.
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El Paso International Airport (Credit: KFOX14/CBS4)EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso International Airport secured a total of over $44 million for several projects meant to upgrade the airport's infrastructure.In a press conference held on Thursday, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and members from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the procurement of a total of $44, 173,000 in federal grants for seven projects designed to enhance the airport's safety, passenger experien...
El Paso International Airport (Credit: KFOX14/CBS4)
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso International Airport secured a total of over $44 million for several projects meant to upgrade the airport's infrastructure.
In a press conference held on Thursday, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and members from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the procurement of a total of $44, 173,000 in federal grants for seven projects designed to enhance the airport's safety, passenger experience and overall infrastructure through improvements on taxiways and ramps among other things.
Below is a breakdown of the projects according to the City of El Paso:
This latest announcement comes after KFOX14/CBS4 has already reported how the El Paso airport secured funding for two of those projects.
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Now, if you are wondering how these projects will impact your holiday travels, KFOX14/CBS4 spoke with Juan Antonio "Tony" Nevarez, the airport's interim director, to find out.
Nevarez said that the projects are currently in the design stage and most of them won't start until 2025.
Furthermore, Nevarez said the airport has a great team with the FAA and is going to do "in-depth safety studies" to plan the execution of these projects and "minimize the impact for travelers."
KFOX14/CBS4 also spoke with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar.
She said she hopes the improvement projects will not only enhance safety but also boost the borderland economy.
"We know that a good, strong, modern airport helps us be more competitive," Escobar said. "It's something that businesses look at when they want to relocate. It's something that-- in terms of cross-border commerce-- is critical."
Escobar also mentioned how the securement of the federal funds is a "win" for El Paso as it means that local taxpayers don't have to foot the bill, explaining that she was able to secure the funding thanks to President Biden and Vice President Harris' bipartisan infrastructure law.
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