Chamizal National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial Chamizal National Memorial preserves, protects, and shares this special place and its stories. While The park grounds are open 7 am - 10 pm.

The Chamizal Convention of 1963 was a milestone in diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States. Chamizal National Memorial was established to commemorate this treaty, which resulted in the harmonious settlement of a century-long boundary dispute. The Memorial provides visitors with an opportunity to better understand the culture of our borderland. The Cultural Center is open 10 am -

5 pm every day of the week and one hour before a scheduled evening performance. The administrative offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and closed on federal holidays. Park grounds and offices are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

At the risk of sounding like a know-it-𝑜𝑤𝑙, here are a few deep facts about elusive, local park resident 𝐴𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝐶𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎...
01/05/2023

At the risk of sounding like a know-it-𝑜𝑤𝑙, here are a few deep facts about elusive, local park resident 𝐴𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝐶𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎. No, we’re not talking about an obscure, underground performance artist you haven’t discovered yet. On this National Bird Day, we’re referring to none other than the beguiling Western Burrowing Owl!

Unlike most mainstream owl species who galivant at night, these nonconformist wise guys are diurnal and thus, love hanging out during the day. They find roosting in trees a little too “on the beak”, so they instead opt to be the only small owl species to boldly perch on the ground.

Burrowing owls have adapted to habitat loss by often making their homes in human-constructed structures like drainage pipes. irrigation canals, parking lots, school yards, golf courses, and artificial den sites set up specifically for them by conservationists.

Burrowing owlets are known to have a distress call that sounds remarkably like an agitated rattlesnake, thereby scaring off potential predators.

Burrow into our park website to learn even more about these resilient and resourceful desert city dwellers at: https://go.nps.gov/1siw4s

Image: A close-up image of a tawny-colored borrowing owl gazing toward the viewer with wide-open, bright, yellow eyes.

Still for the holidays? Home has many different meanings, some happy, some sad. Some divide, some unite. How do you de...
12/31/2022

Still for the holidays? Home has many different meanings, some happy, some sad. Some divide, some unite. How do you define your home place? We invite you to reflect on multiple perspectives from our permanent exhibit:

Javier Loera (War Captain, of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Council) https://go.nps.gov/13r5ej

John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy https://go.nps.gov/mklgb4

Frank V. Ortiz, Jr. (Special Assistant to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Mann) https://go.nps.gov/1xwaqt

Citizens of El Paso and government officials from the United States and Mexico https://go.nps.gov/ebn75t

William Bass (former resident of El Chamizal) https://go.nps.gov/1qu2p4

Ana Parra (former resident of El Chamizal) https://go.nps.gov/81nbkx

US President Lyndon B. Johnson and Mexican President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz https://go.nps.gov/wgmm0b

12/29/2022
Conflict, Resolution

with relatives this holiday season? Even when we love our family members, holiday stress can lead to conflict. Here are our top five lessons learned from the resolution of the century-long Chamizal dispute:

5. Don’t let an argument fester for nearly one hundred years. Instead, negotiate a solution as soon as possible.

4. Treat each other with mutual respect.

3. Celebrate differences.

2. Find common ground.

1. Demonstrate goodwill.

Is there a lesson in family peace-keeping you can pull from the Chamizal story that you would add to the list?

Alt text: A short, silent video begins with two park rangers standing at a distance. Their backs are turned toward each other. Behind them is a photo montage depicting people and events. At center, a large drawing depicts a handshake. The title of the montage reads, “Chamizal, conflict, resolution. Conflicto, resolución.” The rangers turn, look at each other, move closer and shake hands.

Although the park grounds and facilities may be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year’s Day, January 1, you...
12/23/2022

Although the park grounds and facilities may be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year’s Day, January 1, you can visit us virtually 24/7/365. Check out a virtual exhibit added this year about two monumental men: https://go.nps.gov/monumental. Take a virtual tour of our permanent exhibit: https://go.nps.gov/chamizal-virtual-exhibit. Kids of all ages might like becoming a Virtual Ranger: https://go.nps.gov/chamizal-virtual-ranger. Or, maybe playing a game or downloading some coloring pages is more your thing: https://go.nps.gov/chamizal-fun. Whatever you are doing this holiday season, we wish you a very happy one and a most wonderful new year! We hope to see you soon.

Fort Davis National Historic Site is one of several national parks not too far from El Paso. Have you been there? Our ow...
12/17/2022

Fort Davis National Historic Site is one of several national parks not too far from El Paso. Have you been there? Our own Ranger J.R. participated in their Frontier Education Day, giving their area school kids a chance to learn about Chamizal National Memorial.

Fort Davis National Historic Site es uno de varios parques nacionales que se encuentran no tan lejos del monumento conmemorativo nacional Chamizal. Nuestro guardaparque J.R. participó en su día dedicado a grupos de estudiantes de las escuelas cercanas, así que pudieron aprender sobre El Chamizal.

Ranger Gina anticipated an NPS bake fail when trying her hand at baking a 𝑅𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑎 𝐷𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠 sweet bread for the first time....
12/13/2022

Ranger Gina anticipated an NPS bake fail when trying her hand at baking a 𝑅𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑎 𝐷𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠 sweet bread for the first time. But she grappled with the challenging dough and was victorious! Her baking triumph is an homage to a cherished Christmas-time tradition in Mexican culture. The spongey, flakey, wreath-shaped pastry is perfect for pairing with 𝑢𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑜 and perfect for the Great NPS Bake-Off season. Does your family celebrate the holiday tradition of the 𝑅𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑎 𝐷𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠?

Image: A decorated sweet bread in the shape of a large oval ring rests in a baking tray on a floral tablecloth.

La guardaparque Gina anticipó un fracaso cuando intentó hornear una Rosca De Reyes por primera vez. ¡Pero ella luchó con la masa desafiante y salió victoriosa! Su triunfo en la repostería es un homenaje a una preciada tradición navideña en la cultura mexicana. La Rosca esponjosa en forma de corona es perfecta para comer con un cafecito y perfecta para la temporada del 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑁𝑃𝑆 𝐵𝑎𝑘𝑒-𝑂𝑓𝑓. ¿Su familia celebra la tradición navideña de la Rosca De Reyes?

Foto: Un pan dulce grande en forma de anillo ovalado está en una bandeja sobre un mantel floral.

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𝑃𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑐𝑒 or “Sweet Bread” is a lip-smacking staple found on the tables and countertops of many households in Mexico, Me...
12/12/2022

𝑃𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑐𝑒 or “Sweet Bread” is a lip-smacking staple found on the tables and countertops of many households in Mexico, Mexican American neighborhoods throughout the United States, and in communities along the U.S./Mexico border. Morning meetings and staff gatherings at Chamizal National Memorial are often made all the sweeter after park rangers swing by the nearby 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎 (bakery) to pick up traditional pastries like 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑠, 𝑐𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑜𝑠, 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑠, 𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑗𝑎𝑠, and 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑜𝑠 to share.
Have you ever partaken in tasting the storied variety of Mexican baked goods? What’s your favorite kind of 𝑝𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑐𝑒?

Image: Baked pastries in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures are presented on a white platter on a striped table cover.

Pan Dulce es un elemento básico que se encuentra en las mesas de muchos hogares en México, vecindarios mexicoamericanos y en comunidades a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Los guardaparques en Chamizal National Memorial frecuentemente hacen que la jornada laboral sea más dulce después de pasar por la panadería cercana para recoger pasteles tradicionales como conchas, cuernos, empanadas, orejas y marranitos para compartir.
Hay una variedad de productos horneados que provienen de México. ¿Has probado alguno? ¿Cuál tipo de pan dulce es tu favorito?

Foto: El pan dulce en una variedad de colores, formas y texturas se presenta en una bandeja blanca sobre una cubierta de mesa a rayas.

Chamizal grounds and facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We are grateful for the opportunity to spend time w...
11/24/2022

Chamizal grounds and facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We are grateful for the opportunity to spend time with our family and friends, and we look forward to welcoming you again on Friday.
Los terrenos y edificios del parque permanecerán cerrados para el Día de Acción de Gracias. Agradecemos esta oportunidad de pasar tiempo con los seres queridos, y esperamos recibir a nuestros visitante de nuevo el viernes.

Did you receive this invitation . . . in 1973? On this day in 1973 the National Park Service dedicated Chamizal National...
11/17/2022

Did you receive this invitation . . . in 1973? On this day in 1973 the National Park Service dedicated Chamizal National Memorial.

According to The El Paso Times of November 18, “Flags and hearts fluttered in a typical Chamizal breeze Saturday as bands played Mexico’s Himno Nacional and the Star Spangled Banner under a clear Indian summer sky.” Representatives from both countries spoke of “a signal example of international understanding--a border graced by parks and not hemmed by barbed wire and pill boxes.”

11/02/2022

America is a vast land with many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. The history and heritage of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Island communities are part of all national parks today. Throughout the year, and especially during November during Native American Heritage Month, the National Park Service and our partners celebrate together the rich traditions, languages, and contributions of Indigenous people.

Join the conversation by using , , or . Explore the stories in honor of Native American Heritage Month, but also find resources to learn about Indigenous history and heritage in national parks year-round at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/native-american-heritage-month.htm

Image: Sunset view of tipi at the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. NPS/Jacob W. Frank

Which memorial plan do you prefer, one, two, or three? Or, would you recommend something else? These three site plans de...
10/28/2022

Which memorial plan do you prefer, one, two, or three? Or, would you recommend something else? These three site plans depict three alternatives that were being explored around 1964 during the planning process for developing Chamizal National Memorial.

On this day in 1967, the United States and Mexico marked the official exchange of lands that ended the Chamizal dispute. A signing ceremony was held at the Mexican memorial that had recently been built in Ciudad Juárez. The US Government had authorized the establishment of Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso in 1966. It took until 1974 before the US memorial was officially established to commemorate the peaceful resolution of a century-long boundary dispute.

Learn more about the October 28, 1967 events at https://go.nps.gov/chamizal_celebration .

Happy Polish American Heritage Month! You might ask, “What does that have to do with the shared history of the United St...
10/19/2022

Happy Polish American Heritage Month! You might ask, “What does that have to do with the shared history of the United States and Mexico?” An account in 𝘌𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰 of July 28, mentions a “Polish Sergeant Vinet” amongst Mexico’s famed Batallón de San Patricio. When we look closely, we often find that history is more complex and diverse than it appears at first glance. Do you know of any other connections between people of Polish heritage and Mexico?

Though about two-fifths of the Batallón de San Patricio were Irish, the San Patricios also included soldiers from other parts of Great Britain, the United States, German states, Canada, France, Italy, Spanish Florida, and Poland. Sergeant Vinet was a member of one of the companies of the Saint Patrick’s Battalion. This military unit had fought valiantly for Mexico during the US-Mexican War. Following the war, the battalion was reincorporated into the Mexican army for a short period of time. Major José María Calderón, commander of a company then at Guadalupe Hidalgo, gave an account of a mutiny within the ranks of the San Patricios. During the mutiny, the major spoke to the Polish Sergeant Vinet. The major was trying to enlist the sergeant’s help to bring back order within the unit.

The above information is from Robert Ryal Miller’s book 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬’𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜.𝘚.-𝘔𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘳.

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10/05/2022

Estela Portillo Trambley (1926-1998) of El Paso was an award-winning fiction writer, playwright, and poet known for her vivid portrayals of strong and independent Mexican and Mexican American women in Texas and its borderlands.

Recognized as one of the first “Chicano Renaissance” authors, Trambley earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English literature from the University of Texas at El Paso. She taught high school in El Paso for more than 40 years. An internationally acclaimed author, she lectured extensively at universities across the United States and Europe.

Trambley’s contributions to the arts and to higher education are an important part of El Paso’s artistic legacy. She was co-founder of Los Pobres, a bilingual theater in El Paso. Her plays premiered in many theaters across the country, including the Chamizal National Memorial Theater and the Chicano Theater of El Paso Community College.

In 1972, Trambley became the first woman to win the Premio Quinto Sol, a prestigious literary prize recognizing the work of Chicano and Chicana authors. In the 1960s, she hosted “Stella Says,” a political radio show. She also directed and wrote “Cumbres,” a television cultural program, in the 1970s.

Trambley contributed to Chicana literature in its formative years and was the inspiration for many writers who fought gender stereotypes. A 2014 Texas historical marker at the Chamizal National Memorial Cultural Center in El Paso tells her story.

Applications are open now for 2022 Undertold Markers! These markers address historical gaps, promote a diversity of topics, and proactively document significant underrepresented subjects. Get more info and application materials on our website: https://www.thc.texas.gov/preserve/projects-and-programs/state-historical-markers/undertold-markers

📷: Brian Anderson

On this day in 1964, US President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed the large crowd gathered on the grounds of the old Bowie H...
09/25/2022

On this day in 1964, US President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed the large crowd gathered on the grounds of the old Bowie High School, now Guillen Middle School. He and Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos were meeting to celebrate the agreement reached in 1963 to end the Chamizal international boundary dispute.

In his speech, President Johnson said, “There are days when a shaft of light cuts through the darkness and brightens the deepest hopes of man. This is such a day. . . . Lincoln commanded my nation to do all which may achieve a just and lasting peace. Juárez reminded us respect for the rights of others is peace. The goals of these men have guided us to this day. . . . We approached the council table with respect for each other’s rights and determined to achieve a just and lasting settlement. Thus, we triumphed over a problem which has troubled relations for half a century.”

Explore the celebration of the Chamizal Convention of 1963 in our virtual exhibit: https://www.nps.gov/cham/learn/historyculture/celebration.htm .

See more images from the historic event in the online archives of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: https://discoverlbj.org/item/img-cont-1964-09-25-c740-1to10-wh64?fbclid=IwAR0vg_cR0g0zwBwvqJHPiwhuQAE-z4AJPknEeyFyLkaY6KQtWDnLHUPyyIU and https://discoverlbj.org/item/img-cont-1964-09-25-c740-11to21-wh64 .

Read the full text of President Johnson’s speech at the UC Santa Barbara’s The American Presidency Project website: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/remarks-el-paso-ceremony-marking-the-settlement-the-chamizal-dispute .

09/16/2022

¡Feliz Día de Independencia a nuestros vecinos y amigos en México!
Video: La bandera mexicana ondea en una fuerte brisa de enero en el monumento conmemorativo nacional Chamizal de El Paso, donde se iza durante todo el año como símbolo de amistad y reconocimiento de nuestra historia en común.
Happy Independence Day to our neighbors and friends in Mexico!
Video: The Mexican flag waves in a stiff January breeze at Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, where it flies throughout the year as a symbol of friendship and in recognition of our shared history.

What a beautiful almost-fall morning! We're enjoying sunrise at the Memorial and vibrant vegetation revived by recent ra...
09/15/2022

What a beautiful almost-fall morning! We're enjoying sunrise at the Memorial and vibrant vegetation revived by recent rains. What is your joy today?

08/25/2022
Happy Birthday, NPS!

The National Park Service is 106! Chamizal National Memorial celebrates being part of this amazing system of parks since our establishment in 1966. Join the fun by adding your favorite "WOW" at Chamizal. What's a moment, picture, or memory that made you say...wow?

08/25/2022

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act creating the National Park Service "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

For 106 years, National Parks have been the backdrop to breathtaking views, stories of who we are, and places to inspire and create lasting memories. Today, more than 400 national parks preserve our nation's treasures and past for us and future generations to learn about and explore.

In honor of our 106th birthday, we’re asking YOU to share your best “WOW” moments! What's a moment, picture, or memory that made you say...wow?

Image: Outline of a bison made up of various park brochures.

08/16/2022

“Irish” may not be the first nationality one thinks of when considering immigration to Texas, but people from Ireland made a lasting mark on the state that lives on in the name of a city and county.

James McGloin and John McMullen emigrated from Ireland to Mexico in the early 1800s. On August 16, 1828, they received permission from the Mexican government to bring a group of Irish settlers to a colony near Corpus Christi.

The colonists built their town at a crossing of the Nueces River and named it after San Patricio de Hibernia: St. Patrick of Ireland.

When the new Texas Legislature created San Patricio County on March 17—St. Patrick’s Day—1836, the town served as the county seat. In 1894, Sinton became the county seat instead. However, a modern-day replica of the 1872 courthouse (burned in 1889) stands in San Patricio at its original location.

🗺: 1896 map of San Patricio County, with the city of San Patricio marked by a red arrow. Courtesy Hardin-Simmons University .

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08/12/2022

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The good news: we're upgrading our phone system today! This will make it easier for you to contact the park and get the ...
08/11/2022

The good news: we're upgrading our phone system today! This will make it easier for you to contact the park and get the information you need in the future. The bad news: we do not have any telephone service in the park beginning today until the work is completed. Rangers are available at the visitor center from 10 am to 5 pm for information in person. You can also message us here on Facebook. We look forward to improved communication and keeping in touch!

It is with deep sadness that Chamizal National Memorial staff recognize the passing of our superintendent, F. Gus Sanche...
08/02/2022

It is with deep sadness that Chamizal National Memorial staff recognize the passing of our superintendent, F. Gus Sanchez. We are sincerely grateful to Gus for his dedication in carrying out the mission of the National Park Service at this memorial for over a decade. A few words from us are just not enough to reflect the profound impact Gus has made through his friendship and work here. We share his family's tribute and invite you to share your own sentiments to commemorate his life and service.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/el-paso-tx/fernando-sanchez-10864686

On this National Buffalo Soldiers Day, we remember the service and sacrifice of African American soldiers during the man...
07/28/2022

On this National Buffalo Soldiers Day, we remember the service and sacrifice of African American soldiers during the many conflicts in the borderlands. One of El Paso’s Buffalo Soldiers Memorials stands in Concordia Cemetery about two miles north of Chamizal National Memorial.

One memorial stone there lists the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers killed during the Battle of Carrizal on June 21, 1916 in Carrizal, Mexico: Captain Charles T. Boyd, 1st Lieutenant Henry R. Adair, 1st Sergeant William Winrow, Sergeant Will Hines, Private Thomas Moses, Horseshoer Lee Talbott, Private DeWitt Rucker, Private Charley Matthews, Private James E. Day.

Learn more about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/buffalosoldiers/index.htm .

On this day in 1963, the United States and Mexico announced the proposed terms of the Chamizal Treaty. It was also the a...
07/18/2022

On this day in 1963, the United States and Mexico announced the proposed terms of the Chamizal Treaty. It was also the anniversary of the death of Mexican President Benito Juárez. During a 1964 ceremony marking the end of the Chamizal Dispute, President Lyndon Baines Johnson stated, “Lincoln commanded my nation to do all which may achieve a just and lasting peace. Juárez reminded us respect for the rights of others is peace. The goals of these men have guided us to this day.” Visit our virtual Lincoln-Juárez exhibit to learn more about the similarities drawn between these two monumental men and how they relate to Chamizal history.
https://go.nps.gov/monumental

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¡Feliz Día de Independencia a nuestros vecinos y amigos en México! Video: La bandera mexicana ondea en una fuerte brisa de enero en el monumento conmemorativo nacional Chamizal de El Paso, donde se iza durante todo el año como símbolo de amistad y reconocimiento de nuestra historia en común. Happy Independence Day to our neighbors and friends in Mexico! Video: The Mexican flag waves in a stiff January breeze at Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, where it flies throughout the year as a symbol of friendship and in recognition of our shared history. #DíaDeIndependencia

Happy Birthday, NPS!
Happy Birthday, NPS!

The National Park Service is 106! Chamizal National Memorial celebrates being part of this amazing system of parks since our establishment in 1966. Join the fun by adding your favorite "WOW" at Chamizal. What's a moment, picture, or memory that made you say...wow?

JFK's Address on Pan American Day 1961
JFK's Address on Pan American Day 1961

What hopes do you have during this #PanAmericanWeek? On April 14, 1961, President John F. Kennedy spoke about an “Alliance for Progress” at the Pan American Union in Washington, DC. He returned to this idea in another speech when he visited Mexico the following year. It was during that visit that he agreed with Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos to settle the long-standing Chamizal Dispute. Here’s this year’s US presidential proclamation on Pan American Day and Week: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/04/08/a-proclamation-on-pan-american-day-and-pan-american-week-2022/?msclkid=0a904073b9d211ec855a3f09cf2f6d08. View an audio described version of this video at https://fb.watch/cnaktkozgV/. Listen to President Kennedy’s full remarks on the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/JFKWHA/1961/JFKWHA-023-004/JFKWHA-023-004. Learn more about President Kennedy’s 1962 visit to Mexico City at https://www.nps.gov/cham/learn/historyculture/conflict.htm. #PanAmericanDay, #PanAmericanWeek

Audio-Described Video: JFK's Address on Pan American Day 1961
Audio-Described Video: JFK's Address on Pan American Day 1961

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Black History Month
Black History Month

LBJ Approves Chamizal Convention, Dec. 20, 1963
LBJ Approves Chamizal Convention, Dec. 20, 1963

Restoring Our Parks
Restoring Our Parks

To celebrate the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act yesterday, you can enter national parks for free today! Find out more about this legislation to fund infrastructure projects at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/legal/great-american-outdoors-act.htm Chamizal National Memorial has recently completed several updates in our cultural center and theater (not related to the new legislation), and you may soon see our maintenance staff installing benches near the new solar lights! Before visiting a park, be sure to check availability of facilities and services, and always #RecreateResponsibly.

Restoring Our Parks
Restoring Our Parks

To celebrate the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act yesterday, you can enter national parks for free today! Find out more about this legislation to fund infrastructure projects at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/legal/great-american-outdoors-act.htm Chamizal National Memorial has recently completed several updates in our cultural center and theater (not related to the new legislation), and you may soon see our maintenance staff installing benches near the new solar lights! Before visiting a park, be sure to check availability of facilities and services, and always #RecreateResponsibly.

El personal del monumento participó en sesiones de grabación
El personal del monumento participó en sesiones de grabación

Las sociedades históricas celebran lugares importantes que protegen el patrimonio cultural de nuestra nación este mes. En el monumento conmemorativo nacional Chamizal, estamos revelando las historias no contadas de los objetos en nuestra nueva exhibición del museo. El personal del monumento participó en sesiones de grabación para leer testimonios encontrados en artículos de periódicos y cartas de diferentes personas que fueron testigos de la disputa fronteriza de 100 años entre los Estados Unidos y México. Esperamos que los testimonios en inglés y español brinden a los visitantes del museo una experiencia multilingüe. El jefe de Guardaparques José Valdez compartió sus pensamientos sobre su experiencia de grabar una cita del presidente John F. Kennedy traducida al español "Disfruté el proceso de grabar mi voz para dar vida a los comentarios del presidente Kennedy y preservar la historia de Chamizal". Los visitantes escucharán todas las grabaciones en estaciones alrededor del museo. Oiga un adelanto del guardaparques Valdez recitando al presidente Kennedy en español. #NationalPreservationMonth #NPS #ELPasoTX #HistoricEvents #NewMuseumExhibit -CCS Descripción de video : La Primera Dama Jacqueline Kennedy y el Presidente John F. Kennedy durante su visita a México en 1962. La grabación de una cita del presidente John F. Kennedy traducida al español se escucha en el fondo

The staff of the memorial participated in-house recording sessions
The staff of the memorial participated in-house recording sessions

Historical societies are celebrating important places that safeguard our nation's heritage this month. At Chamizal National Memorial, we are peeling back the layers of our site to share the untold stories of the objects in our new museum exhibit. The staff of the memorial participated in in-house recording sessions to read quotes found in newspaper articles and letters from different people who lived through the century-long international boundary dispute. We hope the passages in English and Spanish will give museumgoers an engaging multilingual experience. Chief Ranger Jose Valdez shared his thought about recording quotes from President John F. Kennedy translated into Spanish "I enjoyed recording my voice to bring to life President Kennedy's remarks and preserve the Chamizal history." Visitors will hear the recording on listening stations throughout the museum. Here is a sneak peek of Ranger Valdez reciting President Kennedy in Spanish. #NationalPreservationMonth #NPS #ELPasoTX #HistoricEvents #NewMuseumExhibit -CCS Video description: First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy during their visit to Mexico in 1962. Recording of Chief Ranger Jose Valdez playing in the background.

Does anyone remember watching John F. Kennedy's visit to Mexico City on TV?
Does anyone remember watching John F. Kennedy's visit to Mexico City on TV?

By the beginning of the early 1960s, most households had a television. Televisions like this one became the primary source of communication in American society. In September 1960, Americans tuned in to the first televised presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy and they were introduced to Kennedy's persona. "TV has altered drastically the nature of our political campaigns, conventions, constituents, candidates, and costs," John F. Kennedy said. As president, Kennedy reached out and cultivated a relationship with millions of tv-viewers through this piece of furniture. In the summer of 1962, Americans tuned in to watch a CBS News Extra that highlighted scenes of President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy's visit to Mexico City from June 29 through July 1. Correspondent Charles Collingwood commented on the success of the visit. After returning to the United States, Kennedy declared in a press conference that the "Chamizal dispute was not a matter the United States could continue to treat with indifference." We hope this vintage television, a new addition to our museum exhibit, will transport you to a time and place when Mexico and the United States came together to resolve a 100-year-old boundary dispute. Does anyone remember watching John F. Kennedy's visit to Mexico City on TV? 👀 #ElPasoTX #NPS #VintageTVs #HistoricEvents #NewMuseumExhibit-CCS Video description: A vintage television from 1960. The camera zooms in to footage of the park video playing on an old television.

¿Alguien recuerda haber visto la visita de John F. Kennedy a la Ciudad de México en la televisión?
¿Alguien recuerda haber visto la visita de John F. Kennedy a la Ciudad de México en la televisión?

A principios de los años 60, la mayoría de los hogares tenían televisión. Televisores como este eran la principal forma de comunicación en la sociedad estadounidense. En septiembre de 1960, los estadounidenses sintonizaron el primer debate presidencial televisado entre Richard Nixon y John F. Kennedy y conocieron la personalidad de Kennedy. "La televisión ha alterado drásticamente la naturaleza de nuestras campañas políticas, convenciones, constituyentes, candidatos y costos", dijo John F. Kennedy. Como presidente, Kennedy desarrolló una relación con millones de televidentes a través de la televisión. En el verano de 1962, los estadounidenses pudieron ver un reportaje en CBS News Extra que destacaba escenas de la visita del presidente y la Sra. Kennedy a la Ciudad de México del 29 de junio al 1 de julio. El corresponsal Charles Collingwood comentó sobre el éxito de la visita. Después de regresar a Estados Unidos, Kennedy declaró en una conferencia de prensa que "la disputa sobre Chamizal no era un asunto que Estados Unidos pudiera seguir tratando con indiferencia". Esperamos que este televisor antiguo, una nueva adición a la exhibición de nuestro museo, lo transporte a la época cuando México y Estados Unidos se unieron para resolver una disputa fronteriza de 100 años. ¿Alguien recuerda haber visto la visita de John F. Kennedy a la Ciudad de México en la televisión? 👀 #ElPasoTX #NPS #VintageTVs #HistoricEvents #NewMuseumExhibit-CCS descripción de video: Video de un televisor antiguo de los años 60. La televisión está transmitiendo imágenes del video de orientación al parque.

Thinking about people that inspire us
Thinking about people that inspire us

Thinking about people that inspire us can have the power to brighten our day. Today, we highlight the work of Saul Sustaita, who recently completed a Student Conservation Association (SCA) internship at Chamizal National Memorial. Saul’s enthusiasm and charisma kept our staff smiling and engaged visitors for many years. As a community leader, Saul worked tirelessly to make “El Chuco” (as he lovingly refers to our city) a better place for everyone especially youth and senior citizens. We hope that this tribute to a valuable member of our Chamizal family will lift your spirits and bond you to our community in this time of social distancing. -CCS #ElPasoStrong #NPS #StudentConservation #PublicLands #CommunityService Pensar en las personas que nos inspiran tiene el poder de alegrar el día. Hoy, destacamos el trabajo de Saúl Sustaita, quien recientemente completó una pasantía de la Asociación de Conservación Estudiantil (SCA) en el monumento conmemorativo nacional Chamizal. El entusiasmo y el carisma de Saúl mantuvo a nuestro personal y a los visitantes sonriendo durante muchos años. Como líder de la comunidad, Saúl trabajó incansablemente para hacer de "El Chuco" (como se refiere con amor a nuestra ciudad) un lugar mejor para todos, especialmente para los jóvenes y las personas mayores. Esperamos que este homenaje a un miembro valioso de nuestra familia Chamizal le levante el ánimo y que lo haga sentir unido a nuestra comunidad en este momento de distanciamiento social. -CCS #ElPasoFuerte #NPS Royalty Free Music by Bensound Title: Slow Motion

Happy Retirement Fannie!
Happy Retirement Fannie!

"I started working for the National Park Service on May 26, 1994 and I am very proud to have worked at Chamizal National Memorial and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument for the last 25 1/2 years. I have made many friends along the way and work with a great group of people. I will miss all my co-workers very much and hope that they enjoy their work as much as I have, and I wish them all good fortune in their careers." -Fannie Vargas Today we come together to wish a happy retirement to National Park Service employee Fannie Vargas! Fannie's gifts of hard work and optimism were valuable to our park mission for over 25 years. We thank her for her service to Chamizal National Memorial, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, and the borderland community. We wish you all the best and will miss you dearly, Fannie! #FindYourPark #GiveThanks #HolidayHappenings -ccs ¡Hoy nos reunimos para desear una feliz jubilación a Fannie Vargas, una empleada del Servicio de Parques Nacionales! El trabajo y optimismo de Fannie fueron valiosos para nuestra misión en el parque durante más de 25 años. Le agradecemos su servicio al monumento conmemorativo nacional Chamizal, el monumento nacional Gila Cliff Dwellings y la comunidad fronteriza. ¡Te deseamos todo lo mejor y te extrañaremos muchísimo, Fannie! #EncuentratuParque #DarGracias #AcontecimientosDeDíasFestivos -ccs

Borderland Heritage Festival Games
Borderland Heritage Festival Games

...1 day until Borderland Heritage Festival! Connect with friends, family, and neighbors over a game of corn hole, ladder golf, recycle pong, a table top block stacking game, and a giant block stacking game. Yard games and photo booths will be available from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Celebrate, commemorate, connect... #BorderlandHeritageFestival #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

Performers at the 2019 Borderland Heritage Festival
Performers at the 2019 Borderland Heritage Festival

...Today is the day! The Borderland Heritage Festival is at 800 South San Marcial from 10 am to 3 pm. It's free, so don't miss out! See you soon. Celebrate, commemorate, connect. #BorderlandHeritageFestival #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

Borderland Heritage Festival
Borderland Heritage Festival

...5 days until Borderland Heritage Festival! Champion Studio, Paso Del Norte, K'aay Ballet, Camino Real Ballet Folklorico are powerhouses in the ballet folklorico community. Come experience their dazzling showmanship that takes you on a musical journey through the regions of Mexico. #BorderlandHeritageFestival #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

The El Paso Chopin Piano Festival: 2019 Concert Series
The El Paso Chopin Piano Festival: 2019 Concert Series

Join us tonight for the 25th anniversary of the El Paso Chopin Festival.Tonight's performer, Mei-Ting Sun, has traveled and performed in 21 countries around the world and has won several major competitions. The concert starts at 7:00 P.M. and will be held in the indoor theater at Chamizal National Memorial. Please arrive early as seating is limited.

Borderlands Heritage Festival
Borderlands Heritage Festival

National Arts & Humanities Month starts this week- a month to explore art in our lives! At Chamizal National Memorial, visitors can experience a variety of art forms that reflect the history and landscape of our border region all year. On October 26th artists, storytellers, performers, students, and El Pasoans will come together for the Borderlands Heritage Festival to share and explore local art and culture. Don't miss artist Angel Cabrales who will present his art exhibit titled The UnColonized: A Vision in the Parallel. Here is a sneak peek! #ArtsInParks #NPSMuse #FindYourPark #EncuentratuParque #ParksForArt, #ParkArt, #ArtAndHumanities

Chamizal Land Exchange
Chamizal Land Exchange

Happy Flag Day! Since 1777 the United States of America has celebrated this national symbol. This film clip shows President Lyndon B. Johnson raising the flag on the Bridge of the Americas on October 28, 1967 during the official ceremony marking the exchange of land that ended the Chamizal dispute. #MomentsOfChange #FlagDay

BorDNAndo …. Una mirada a la frontera a través del Arte
BorDNAndo …. Una mirada a la frontera a través del Arte

Mirna Ajo, se ha desarrollado en las Ciencias Sociales y en varias disciplinas del arte. Hoy presenta su obra escultórica “BorDNAndo”, quien desde una particular visión a través de sus creaciones, lleva a la reflexión sobre el ser fronterizo en una territorialidad delimitada más que por paredes físicas, por muros mentales provocados por la cultura del miedo y la violencia, por lo que destaca el papel del arte como medio de resistencia y la posibilidad de que sea el elemento unificador entre los individuos que comparten un mismo objetivo, vivir en armonía. La inauguración de la exposición tomara lugar hoy miércoles 5 de diciembre a las 6 pm en la galería Franklin G. Smith.

BorDNAndo...Una mirada a la frontera a través del Arte
BorDNAndo...Una mirada a la frontera a través del Arte

Walk through the spiral of a 22-piece sculptural exhibit that plays with themes of spirituality and harmony with nature. This collection by conceptual artist MAJO offers unique reflections on the strength and tribulations of borderland identity and experience. https://www.nps.gov/cham/planyourvisit/gallery_exhibit.htm

Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon

Do you know someone who has hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon National Park? Claudia, our newest ranger and a native of El Paso, recently descended 7.5 miles down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and climbed approximately 9.6 miles back out to the South Rim! She shared this amazing hike with park rangers from national parks around the country who were participating in extra-curricular activities offered while attending the National Park Service (NPS) Fundamentals program, which familiarizes new permanent employees with the NPS mission. It helps them network with other employees in different positions, and exposes them to various professional paths within the NPS. Intersted? Not sure you want to be a park ranger? As an NPS park ranger, you can travel around the United States, live in or near a national park, and preserve our nation’s cultural and natural legacy through a wide variety of careers such as finance, science research, maintenance, and many others. Find out more about how you can #FindYourCareer in the NPS by visiting https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/nps-careers.htm -CS ¿Conoces a alguien que ha caminado hasta el fondo del Grand Canyon National Park (El Parque Nacional del Gran Cañón)? Nuestra nueva guardaparques paseña, Claudia, recientemente descendio aproximadamente 7.5 millas al fondo del Gran Cañón y escalo aproximadamente 9.6 millas hasta el Borde Sur. Como parte de las actividades extracurriculares ofrecidas en el programa llamado National Park Service (NPS) Fundamentals, ella compartió esta increíble experiencia con otros guardaparques provenientes de parques nacionales de todo Estados Unidos. ¿Esta usted interesado? ¿No estás seguro si quiere ser guardaparques? Como guardabosques de NPS, puede viajar por todos los Estados Unidos, vivir en un parque nacional o cerca de él y preservar el legado cultural y natural de nuestra nación a través de una variedad de carreras como finanzas, investigación científica, mantenimiento y muchas otr

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Invitación a Facebook en vivo
Invitación a Facebook en vivo

Volvemos a Facebook en vivo esta tarde a las 7:45 después de empezar el último concierto de Music Under the Stars - El Paso aquí en el parque para este año. ¡Acompáñenos con sus comentarios y preguntas! -GH

Join us for Music Under the Stars - El Paso and find out what else is going on at Chamizal National Memorial!

Join us live on Facebook at 7:45 this evening as tonight’s Music Under the Stars - El Paso concert gets started!

Do the Chami Shuffle!
Do the Chami Shuffle!

Our park mascot, Chami the Spotted Ground Squirrel, serves as an ambassador for local urban wildlife. Check out our website for information on the birds and animals that make the desert cityscape their home. #FindYourPark #DesertUrbanWildlife #WhatsGoodEP #DoTheChamiShuffle https://www.nps.gov/cham/learn/nature/urban-wildlife.htm

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I understand the visitor center/information desk hasn't reopened yet. I've looked here as well as on your site at https://www.nps.gov/cham/index.htm for this information... sorry if I missed it!

Is there a place where a visitor to Chamizal NM can get their "Passport to Your National Parks" book stamped? Must be a common question!
THIS SITE NEEDS PHOTOS FROM THE ORIGINAL MAPS OF LAND TAKEN BY THE SETTLEMENT. RIO LINDA SUB DIVISION ALL THE WAY TO 1OTH STREET.
ANYBODY KNOW WHY THERE ARE NO CITY ROAD MAPS OF EL PASO FROM THE LATE 50s AND 60s ?
I could have sworn that you guys used to have a lesson plan about cultural norms. It was a simulation where there were mountain people and valley people and they had to act according to certain rules and mingle together. I couldn't find this resource on your website. Any ideas? Hopefully I don't sound crazy, but I could have sworn it was your site I found it on before!
Will you be hosting the jr ranger camp again this summer? if so do you have the dates yet? thanks in advance!!!
My daughter was super excited to meet a REAL Ranger at the Grocery store last night! She wears her Jr Ranger vest everywhere- and it was awesome to get to interact with this Ranger! Thank you for always being willing to talk (even when off duty) and for showing my little girl that dreams really can come true!
Thank you for hosting the USATF Junior Olympic Region 10 Cross Country Meet on Saturday, November 18th. I know this is a long shot but worth reaching out to see if anyone found my daughter's pink "Suck it Up Buttercup" headband. She lost it during her race. Here is a picture of what it looks like and the location it possibly fell off her head. I'm hoping someone from the meet turned it in. If found I can message our mailing address.
New Continuing Education Dance class starting this Saturday, September 9th at EPCC (www.epcc.edu/ce). Register at any campus - course number 14269 less than $5 per class.
Thankyou so much for all you did for our kids! The girls said you were so sweet Claudia!
Amazing workers at camp arrowhead!!! Thankyou and good luck Esperanza!
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