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Chamizal National Memorial

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 peaceful settlement of a century-long boundary dispute. The Memorial provides visitors with an opportunity to better understand the culture of our borderland.

 
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Park Now Accepting Applications for July-December 2010 Theater Use

Do you have a theater presentation that fits the mission of Chamizal National Memorial? If so, the park is now accepting theater use applications for the months of July through December 2010.

To learn more about theater use at Chamizal National Memorial, download the complete application package here.

Although the park accepts applications on an on-going basis, December 15th will be the deadline for first preference booking.

 
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Calling All Artists!

Chamizal National Memorial is now accepting art and exhibition proposals for the 2010 calendar year. Artists and groups wishing to have an exhibition in one of the park’s gallery spaces are invited to submit their proposals prior to December 23, 2009 for consideration during the 2010 calendar year.

Interested artists should provide a short proposal along with Xerox copy samples of their work. Proposals should include a brief description of the exhibition and the following information: artistic medium used, number of pieces in the exhibition, and the earliest date exhibition would be available. Other information that would also be helpful includes short narratives explaining how the proposed exhibition fits the mission of the park, and what public message the artist is trying to get across with their art. Please click here for information regarding narratives.

Proposals will be selected by a park staff committee that will be choosing exhibitions based on artistic merit and relevance to the park’s educational mission.  

Proposals should be made to the attention of the park's Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Arts, and may be submitted in person or by mail to the park’s address at 800 S. San Marcial, El Paso, TX 79905.

 
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Fall into Educational Fun!

From a visit to the park or a virtual visit with a ranger, fall is a great time to plan a visit to the park with students!
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Volunteer at Chamizal!

Are you looking to become more involved with your community, learn new skills, and/or explore what is it like to work at a national park? If so, then you have what it takes to be a VIP (Volunteer-in-Parks) at Chamizal National Memorial. Since the National Park Service’s VIP. Read more about Chamizal's VIP program and how to become a VIP.

 

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Chamizal National Memorial
800 S. San Marcial
El Paso, Texas 79905

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Phone

Visitor Information
(915) 532-7273

Fax

(915) 532-7240

Climate

Generally sunny. Summers are hot; afternoon and evening thunderstorms are common. Winter is cool and dry.
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Rio Grande cemented riverbed - view from Juarez  

Did You Know?
4.1 miles of the riverbed between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez were cemented as part of the Chamizal Convention of 1963. Before the treaty, torrential spring rainfall would cause the Rio Grande to turn into a wild and unforgiving river, causing loss of life and property.
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Last Updated: November 18, 2009 at 17:47 EST