The El Paso - Juarez region is situated midway along the 2,000 miles of the United States and the Republic of Mexico international border, where the boundaries of Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico intersect. El Paso and Ciudad Juarez form the largest community on the U.S./Mexico border, and possibly on any border. El Paso is the 22nd largest city in the U.S. and Juarez is the 4th largest in Mexico. This major metropolitan area has a combined population of more than 2 million people and enjoys a bi-cultural atmosphere unique to any other areas.

The economies of El Paso and Juárez have been and continue to be interdependent and interlocked. The two economies depend on each other and rely heavily on trade and customers from the other side of the border. The advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1994 has opened a window of opportunity for this community. One of our main goals is to assist local businesses in gathering maximum benefits from this legislation and to realize the benefit of offering goods and services on a world market.

Many major industries are located in the El Paso/Juarez region, with around 320 manufacturing plants or "maquiladoras" operating in Cd. Juarez.

The El Paso/Cd. Juarez region is the second most important border for US-Mexican trade - more than 33 billion dollars were traded through this port of entry in 2000. Trade activity between Texas and Mexico has mainly been dominated by automotive vehicles and their components, as well as electronic equipment and components.

Why Santa Teresa?

Santa Teresa is the new gateway into Juarez or Chihuahua Mexico. Northbound, it is a simple access to adjoining Interstates, I-10 and I -25.

Strategic location:

Santa Teresa Port of Entry is a simple gate way to Interstate 10 and Interstate 25. It is located 12 miles from El Paso, TX. Traveling north from Mexico, it is the hub to the New Mexico industrial park and a less congested route to the El Paso industrial parks via the interstate connections.

Infrastructure:

Santa Teresa Port Of Entry is the only port in the Paso del Norte region authorized for vehicle exports and/or oversized cargo shipments. The largest livestock crossing facilities are located at Santa Teresa. It is located 25 minutes from the El Paso International Airport and the Juarez International Airport. A cargo airport is located at Santa Teresa as well.

State Government Investment Incentives:

New Mexico government has many incentives for companies locating in Santa Teresa or anywhere in the state. For example, equipment and manufacturing salaries are considered for tax initiatives.

New Mexico Amenities:

Traveling northbound through the Santa Teresa POE, you may stop in Sunland Park Casino and Racetrack only 8 miles east. There are many quaint restaurants with the ambiance of varied foods. You may also visit the Stateline Bar-B-Q Steak House which is literally on the state line of New Mexico and Texas. Further north, approximately 50 miles, is Las Cruces, the second largest city in New Mexico. There are many sites to visit in Las Cruces, beginning with the Old Towne Mesilla, which houses many specialty shops from jewelry to art work. Interstate 25 will connect you to Interstate 70 which leads you to the beautiful resort town of Ruidoso with horseracing, gambling and skiing.