El Paso County

El Paso County is an administrative district in the far west of Texas, set between desert and mountain ranges near the border with Mexico and New Mexico. The area covers broad, arid plains, rugged hills, and occasional river valleys stretching across the landscape.

The county was established in 1871 when the Texas government organized previously unstructured territories. Since then, it has formed one of the westernmost administrative units of the state.

Residents blend Texan and Mexican customs in local festivals and markets. Spanish echoes through many neighborhoods more often than English, shaping everyday conversation and street life.

The county follows Mountain Time, setting it apart from almost all of Texas. Travelers arriving from other parts of the state need to set their clocks back one hour.

The Rio Grande cuts deep gorges through the mountains, creating natural crossings between two countries. These passages served as important routes long before modern border installations existed.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1871

Capital city: El Paso

Shares border with: Hudspeth County, Doña Ana County, Otero County, Guadalupe Municipality, Juárez Municipality

Website: http://epcounty.com

GPS coordinates: 31.77000,-106.24000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:10