Located on the banks of the Rio Grande and segmented by the Franklin Mountains, El Paso, Texas, stands out for its immersive nature, storied history, unique architecture, the arts, and, of course, delicious food. As a border town, El Paso is known to its almost 842,000 locals as “The Pass,” and as “Sun City” to everyone else. Whatever you call it, this friendly city sees 300+ days of sunshine each year. According to the Vision Next: 25 by 2025 , El Paso is on a mission to develop a vibrant regional economy and safe, beautiful neighborhoods with exceptional recreation, while promoting cultural and educational opportunities. And these efforts are gaining notice. FBI data ranks El Paso among the safest cities in America, and U.S. News ranks it 130 on the list of 150 best metro areas to live, the 31st best place to retire in the U.S., and the 8th best place to live in the state of Texas. At home in El Paso, you can take in the KLAQ International Balloonfest over Memorial Day Weekend o...