El Paso (TX) is geographically unique. The city is wedged directly between Mexico and New Mexico; it’s a contiguous foundation that creates the second largest bi-national metropolitan area along the US-Mexico Border. This area is a desert island, tucked away from other large cities. Albuquerque (NM) is 266 miles out from El Paso. El Paso’s nearest big Texas neighbor is San Antonio — a mere 511 miles away. When “West Texas” is…
