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Santa Teresa, NM

Living in the Desert Southwest

Santa Teresa, New Mexico is only minutes away from the west side of El Paso. Its close proximity means that El Paso and Santa Teresa are very similar in many ways. For those that commute to Juarez, Mexico, Santa Teresa has its own international port of entry for crossings into Mexico.

While El Paso and Santa Teresa share many similarities, there are also many differences. For example, New Mexico has state income tax regulations – while Texas does not. However, residential real estate taxes are considerably higher in El Paso than they are in Santa Teresa. Santa Teresa’s economy is directly linked to El Paso and Cd. Juarez, Mexico. The Santa Teresa Industrial Park is home to dozens of businesses. There is only limited retail development in Santa Teresa at this time – though that market is also growing.

Santa Teresa is a part of the Gadsden School District in Southern New Mexico. Elementary, Middle and High Schools are all a part of the Santa Teresa Community.