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.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Keystone Heritage Park and the El Paso Desert Botanical Garden gets harder without someone by their side. 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 Sunland Park, NM 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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“I hired Always Best Care when my mother needed care after she was released from the hospital. She needed help with bathing, meals, and getting to appointments. This company doesn’t disappoint. All of my mother’s needs were met and she enjoyed her caregiver’s help and company. Whenever we needed additional days or to switch a day, Cassandra always fulfilled our needs. Liz, Suri, and Stephanie were amazing. They are the reason my mother is back on her feet. Thank you for everything!”
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“I'm so impressed with the care my Mom has received from ABC! Their staff are caring and gentle with her, very attentive to her needs and show this is more than just a job, it's a calling for them. Their behind the scenes staff are outstanding, great in communication and flexibility. We really appreciate ABC and would give them more stars if we could!”
“I'm so impressed with the care my Mom has received from ABC! Their staff are caring and gentle with her, very attentive to her needs and show this is more than just a job, it's a calling for them. Their behind the scenes staff are outstanding, great in communication and flexibility. We really appreciate ABC and would give them more stars if we could!”
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“Extremely recommend this family owned reputable company that offers excellent senior care services. Owners are A1, providers are exceptional and staff is extremely knowledgeable. I can’t say enough but positive feedback. Will really recommend this company for all your senior needs and services.”
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“Reliable, professional, responsible and above and beyond senior care services agency.”
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“I love, being part of this great Team we have!! I am a caregiver and love spending time with the elderly and there families!!”
“They are honest and they do everything they can to satisfy your requests! They always come through with providing the best quality home care for your loved one! I highly recommend them for senior care services! They truly deserve the name of, “Always Best Care Senior Services of El Paso.””
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“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
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“I am very pleased that I chose Always Best Care Senior Services for our parents. Their commitment to client care and integrity of their staff make families of loved ones feel completely at ease. Thank you!”
“The staff and everyone at this agency was amazing. They were professional and yet very personable. My father-in-law just turned 100 and my mother-in-law is 96, and together they can be a handful. I would highly recommend Always Best Care, without any hesitation.”
“The staff and everyone at this agency was amazing. They were professional and yet very personable. My father-in-law just turned 100 and my mother-in-law is 96, and together they can be a handful. I would highly recommend Always Best Care, without any hesitation.”
“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
“I really enjoy being a caregiver with Always Best Care. I'm thankful for the opportunity to help seniors in making their lives a little easier!”
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. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Franklin Mountains State Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
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. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Lola Rose or visit Magoffin Home State Historic Site, don't feel bad. 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 Sunland Park, NM, 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 Sunland Park, NM 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.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
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 Sunland Park, NM 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.
SUNLAND PARK, NM ? Border Patrol agent Claudio Herrera steered his green-and-white Suburban up a rocky hillside to an outcropping where migrant smugglers once lurked.It was 6:15 a.m. on a weekday in mid-May – a peak hour in what should have been peak season for illegal migration in southern New Mexico.But there was no sign of smugglers or migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border that morning. Only two U.S. soldiers in a pickup truck watched a downslope into Mexico littered with water bottles and clothes, the debris of a massive...
SUNLAND PARK, NM ? Border Patrol agent Claudio Herrera steered his green-and-white Suburban up a rocky hillside to an outcropping where migrant smugglers once lurked.
It was 6:15 a.m. on a weekday in mid-May – a peak hour in what should have been peak season for illegal migration in southern New Mexico.
But there was no sign of smugglers or migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border that morning. Only two U.S. soldiers in a pickup truck watched a downslope into Mexico littered with water bottles and clothes, the debris of a massive wave of migration that has all but dried up.
"We were averaging 2,700 individuals a day," Herrera told USA TODAY, recalling the height of apprehensions in 2023. "Right now, just to give you a comparison, we're averaging between 60 and 70 individuals."
President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal migration is evident everywhere at the U.S.-Mexico border, especially in Border Patrol's now-quiet El Paso Sector, which stretches 264 miles from West Texas through New Mexico.
This used to be one of the busiest sections.
Two years ago, at this hour, Herrera's radio would have crackled with intel as agents tracked migrants through the desert around Sunland Park, New Mexico, just outside El Paso, Texas.
Groups were scaling the 30-foot steel border fence with rope ladders or crawling through gaps sawed into the old steel mesh fencing ? hundreds of people a day in a 20-mile stretch starting at the rugged mountainside of Mount Cristo Rey.
But Trump's mix of policies – deploying the military to the border, restricting asylum, publicizing deportations – has all made for powerful messaging. So far, it's held migration at bay.
Herrera stopped to survey the landscape beside an old obelisk monument marking the borderline.
There are now 6,800 soldiers working alongside 17,000 Border Patrol agents at the southern border. In the El Paso Sector, the soldiers staff half a dozen Stryker vehicles, whose high-tech optics let them surveil the desert terrain for miles. Even the land itself now belongs to the military, after Trump declared nearly 110,000 acres of New Mexico borderland a "national defense area."
At 6:49 a.m., a voice came through Herrera's radio – a possible migrant sighting at the base of the mountain. He jumped back into the driver's seat.
Seconds later, the voice identified the suspect as a local resident.
Agents aren't processing asylum-seekers anymore, Herrera said, not since President Joe Biden restricted access to asylum at the border in June 2024.
That's when crossings at the border first began their sharp decline, a trend that accelerated after Trump took office. Since then, illegal crossings have plunged to the lowest level since record-keeping began.
U.S. Border Patrol reported roughly 8,400 migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border in April, the latest month for which data is available. A year ago, agents were apprehending roughly that many people every two days, and encounters nearly hit 129,000 in April 2024.
In the El Paso Sector, where Herrera patrols, migrant encounters fell 93% in April to under 2,000 from more than 30,000 a year ago, he said.
"We used to see groups of, you know, 20, 30 individuals just on the other side of the border," Herrera said.
Back then, he said, smugglers standing on high ground would "just watch whatever Border Patrol was doing and where our vehicles were deployed, so they can push migrants illegally into the country."
Now, some agents are complaining of boredom, Herrera said, jokingly – though the quiet radio made his point.
He drove west on the borderline, hugging the 30-foot fence where it begins at the base of the mountain. A black hen strutted in Mexico south of the steel bollards, in a neighborhood of Ciudad Jua?rez where some houses are built of plywood and palettes. An elaborate altar to the skeletal icon Santa Muerte faced north.
Looking west, the fence climbed a mesa where soldiers in a Stryker vehicle surveilled the border. In good conditions, the vehicle's thermal optics are powerful enough to spot a mouse a mile away.
Since Trump took office on Jan. 20, the military deployment at the southern border has cost some $525 million, according to The New York Times.
Herrera pulled the Suburban to a stop west of the Santa Teresa port of entry, in a stretch of desert far from the urban footprint of Sunland Park. Soldiers had posted red-and-white warning signs roughly the size of a sheet of notebook paper, in English and Spanish, affixed to metal posts in the sand about 30 yards north of the border fence.
"This Department of Defense property has been declared a restricted area," the signs read in tiny print.
Migrants who cross illegally here can be charged with trespassing on what is now a military installation.
On a stretch of borderline nearby, a rebar-and-rope ladder hung atop the 30-foot steel barrier, unbothered.
Smugglers and migrants often respond to significant policy shifts by adopting a wait-and-see approach. Migrant traffic dropped early in the first Trump administration, too, though not as dramatically, before climbing again.
"It is definitely very, very early to know what's going to happen," Herrera said.
"But the fact is," he said, "we need to always have this perfect balance between infrastructure, technology and personnel to address the different challenges we have with illegal immigration and any other illegal activity happening at the border."
His radio buzzed again after 9 a.m. There were signs that a group of eight migrants had entered illegally the night before, during a dust storm that swept through El Paso and southern New Mexico. Thirteen hours later, they still hadn't been apprehended.
"We're seeing a significant drop in comparison to the previous fiscal year in encounters," Herrera said. "But we haven't gained 100% control of the operations here for the El Paso Sector."
Herrera drove past a stretch of southern New Mexico where the 30-foot steel bollards give way to 18-foot steel mesh. The cutouts made the shorter fence look like a patchwork quilt.
Criminal organizations have been hurt by the border crackdown, he said. Migration "has become a multibillion-dollar enterprise for the cartels," he said. "Their inability to cross individuals illegally ? it's affecting them every single day."
South of the fence, a man with a ski mask and hoodie quietly collected steel mesh squares, the ones that had been sawed out of the wall and discarded in the sand. Herrera said Border Patrol has a contractor whose job it is to repair the border fence all day.
Meanwhile, the man loaded the squares onto the seat of his bike. He'd sell them for scrap, he said.
Lauren Villagran can be reached at [email protected].
El Pasoans can look forward to an exciting celebration of the Fourth of July this year with plenty of fireworks shows, fireworks stands and parades.The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host a Fourth of July celebration Friday, July 4, at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. The Perla, at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, 106 W. Mills Ave. also will have a celebration and offer great spot for seeing the fireworks from Southwest University Park.For those who like parades, there will be two parades on ...
El Pasoans can look forward to an exciting celebration of the Fourth of July this year with plenty of fireworks shows, fireworks stands and parades.
The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host a Fourth of July celebration Friday, July 4, at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. The Perla, at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, 106 W. Mills Ave. also will have a celebration and offer great spot for seeing the fireworks from Southwest University Park.
For those who like parades, there will be two parades on Independence Day, one on the East Side and one on the West Side. So, get those lawn chairs ready for fun with marching bands, clowns, classic cars and dance groups.
If you like to create your own fireworks show, the season to buy fireworks around the county has begun and will continue through Friday, July 4. Or make plans for any of several professional fireworks shows around the county.
Here is your guide to the Fourth of July 2025 in the El Paso area, from popping fireworks and parades to going to fun events that include fireworks to end the night.
El Paso families can kick off their Fourth of July by attending parades. The Rotary Club of West El Paso's 27th Annual Independence Day parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Western Hills Methodist Church, located at 530 Thunderbird Drive. It will turn left onto Thunderbird, then turn left at Shadow Mountain Drive, right onto Mesa Street, and proceed to Coronado High School.
The El Paso Del Norte Lions will be celebrating the 48th Annual 4th of July Parade starting at 9 a.m. Friday at Hanks High School on Lee Trevino and Montwood streets. The parade theme is America the Beautiful. The parade will proceed from Montwood Drive to Yarbrough Drive, then north to Album Avenue, and finally to Album Park.
The El Paso County Commissioners Court voted on June 9 to ban the sale of certain fireworks — rockets with sticks and missiles with fins — for the Fourth of July holiday season in the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. Unincorporated areas include parts of the county that are outside city limits and are not governed by municipal governments such as those of El Paso, Socorro, Horizon City or San Elizario.
The holiday season is from Tuesday, June 24, through midnight Friday, July 4.
This targeted restriction was adopted as a precautionary measure in response to ongoing extremely dry conditions across the region. According to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), El Paso County has reached a level of 710, which indicates elevated fire risk and meets the threshold for implementing restrictions.
That means El Pasoans can buy other fireworks from vendors, who have agreed to follow the court's ruling. County officials emphasized that this is not a blanket ban on fireworks. Many types of legal fireworks remain permitted, allowing residents to continue celebrating the holiday with family and friends safely and responsibly.
There are fireworks stands on the edges of the city, located at 12801 Montana Ave. on the East Side, 7310 Doniphan Drive on the West Side, 1088 Country Club Road in Sunland Park, N.M., and San Elizario, among others. For a full list of TNT fireworks stands, go to: www.tntfireworks.com
The city's Parks and Recreation Department will have its Fourth of July celebration from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe St. The festive evening will feature live performances by local favorites The Roulettes and Redemption Band as well as food and beverage vendors. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the park. Guests should be able to see the fireworks above Southwest University Park, after the Locomotives game.
La Perla, the 17-floor contemporary rooftop bar at the Plaza Hotel, 106 W Mills Ave., will be hosting a rooftop celebration on the 4th of July from 5 p.m. to midnight. Guests can enjoy new seasonal La Perla cocktails and DJ Mata will provide entertainment starting at 9 p.m. Guests also will have a direct view of the fireworks show at Southwest University Park. Reservations are recommended and can be made at Resy.
El Pasoans are invited to Ascarate Park for the Freedom, Food Trucks, and Fireworks event from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at 6900 Delta Drive. The family-friendly celebration will feature swimming at the pool from noon to 5 p.m. and a VIP picnic party with front-row viewing of the fireworks for a special price. The fireworks will start about 9:20 p.m.
The VIP Picnic Party includes reserved seating for the show, live music, games, a meal, and a parking pass. Tickets are $45 for adults (18 years and older) and $10 for youth (ages 6–17). Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday this week. The public can also reach the office by phone at (915) 273-3501; however, please note that the office will be closed on July Fourth.
Event parking will be $5 per vehicle. Park visitors are permitted to bring food and drinks; however, alcohol is not allowed. Picnic shelters will be available to rent through the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, starting at $50 a day. If shelters remain available on July Fourth, the public is welcome to use the grills, provided the fires are contained.
Families can also bring blankets. For more details, visit www.epcountyparks.com/july4.
The Fourth of July Freedom Festival will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 4 with live music and local vendors at the Horizon Golf & Conference Center, 16000 Ashford St. in Horizon City. The fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m.
Western Playland in Sunland Park, N.M., will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks. The park will be open from 4 to 10 p.m., and the fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m.
POP bracelets are $29.99 for individuals 42 inches and taller, and $19.99 for Junior Bracelets, suitable for individuals 34 to 42 inches tall. Located at 1249 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Celebrate Independence Day in country style with sun, swimming, live music, and a fireworks display to close out the night at the Elmont Swim Club, 240 W. Castellano Drive.
Country favorites Randy Rogers Band take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4. General admission tickets are $29.36 plus fees, available at www.seetickets.us
The Wet 'N Wild water park in Anthony, Texas, will have fireworks for July Fourth. The park will have extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stay after for fireworks at 9 p.m. General admission tickets are $33.99 plus tax, toddler tickets are $10.16 plus tax, available at wetnwildwaterworld.com.
The Shoppes at Solana, located at 750 Sunland Park Drive, is gearing up for its 4th of July Bash and its first fireworks show. The event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. and will include a vendor market, water slides, inflatable games, and DJ music. Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods will get into the spirit of celebrating America's birthday with a Star-Spangled Celebration on July 4. There will be live music, and concession stands from noon to 9 p.m. Jumping balloons will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. Get a wristband for $10. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display. Parking is limited on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive early.
Mari?a Corte?s Gonza?lez may be reached at 915-546-6150; [email protected]; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A Peruvian woman who crossed the U.S. border illegally was acquitted Thursday of unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone in the first trial under the Trump administration’s efforts to prosecute immigrants who cross in certain parts of New Mexico and western Texas. Adely Vanessa De La Cruz-Alvarez, 21, was arrested last month near the West Texas town of Tornillo after she entered the U.S. from Mexico by walking across the riverbed of the Rio Grande, court documents show....
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A Peruvian woman who crossed the U.S. border illegally was acquitted Thursday of unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone in the first trial under the Trump administration’s efforts to prosecute immigrants who cross in certain parts of New Mexico and western Texas.
Adely Vanessa De La Cruz-Alvarez, 21, was arrested last month near the West Texas town of Tornillo after she entered the U.S. from Mexico by walking across the riverbed of the Rio Grande, court documents show.
In addition to being charged with entering the country illegally, she was charged with accessing a military zone. She is among several other immigrants who have been charged under the law since President Donald Trump’s administration transferred oversight of a strip of land along the border to the military. It is part of a new approach the Department of Justice is taking to crack down on illegal immigration.
The Associated Press left messages Thursday with De La Cruz-Alvarez’s attorney, Veronica Teresa Lerma. The lawyer told The Texas Tribune the acquittal is significant.
“Hopefully, this sets the tone for the federal government,” Lerma said, “so they know what the El Paso community will do with these charges.”
Even before the woman’s case went to trial, federal magistrate judges in neighboring New Mexico had dismissed similar cases, finding little evidence that immigrants knew about the zones.
Lerma was convicted of entering the country illegally and was already facing deportation, but could have faced up to 18 months in prison for entering the militarized zone.
Despite the verdict, U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons of the Western District of Texas said his office will continue to aggressively prosecute National Defense Area violations.
“At the end of the day, another illegal alien has been found guilty of illegally entering the country in violation of the improper entry statute and will be removed from the United States,” Simmons said in a statement. “That’s a win for America.”
The administration wants to sharply increase the removal of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally as Trump seeks to make good on his pledge of mass deportations. The administration has deployed thousands of troops to the border, while arrests have plunged to the lowest levels since the mid-1960s.
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