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Chamizal National Memorial
Galleries at the Memorial
 
Los Paisanos Friends in front of the Gallery
Los Paisanos de El Chamizal Friends Group members Nancy Kaufman and Arthur R. Datnoff enjoy a moment during a recent reception at the Los Paisanos Gallery.

Chamizal National Memorial exhibits artists whose work not only reflects the history and/or landscape of our border region, but also ties directly to the park’s mission of commemorating the amicable resolution of a long standing border dispute between the U.S. and Mexico.

 

Los Paisanos Gallery
Los Paisanos Gallery is located in the west wing of the Chamizal National Memorial administrative building. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and during the same hours on Saturdays by requesting access with a park ranger at the visitor center information desk.

Abrazos Gallery
The Abrazos Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and during scheduled theater evening events.

Borderland Gallery
The Borderland Gallery, the smallest of the three exhibit areas, is accessible to visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and during scheduled evening theater events.

P = Los Paisanos Gallery
Los Paisanos Gallery
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A = Abrazos
Abrazos Gallery
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B = Borderland Gallery
Borderland Gallery
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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: September 17, 2008 at 12:55 EST