For those who are a little shy of putting down deep roots, there are about 300 apartment complexes throughout the city offering older or new apartments with or without furniture. The average cost for a 2 bedroom is about $500 a month. For more information call (915) 771-0705 or get a copy of the Apartment Showcase.

Pecan, chili and onion farms pepper the lower valley, giving it a rural feet. It extends from the interstate to the Rio Grande and includes various new and old neighbor hoods.