Douglas/Elfrida

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Douglas- is the premier southwestern border community, is located 118 miles southeast of Tucson, Arizona on the US-Mexico border. Douglas has a population of about 15,000 and serves a commercial market of 150,000. The University of Arizona, Cochise College, and Northern Arizona University provide education and training. At an elevation of 3,900 feet, Douglas also offers a moderate climate, ambitious sports and recreation programs for children, and a solid school system.

International commerce is an important part of the local economy. The Mexican city of Agua Prieta has an estimated 115,000 residents and 33 manufacturing plants. The lure of shopping and sightseeing in "Old Mexico" and close proximity to several outdoor recreation areas have made tourism and retirement significant to Douglas' economy. Many points of interest are nearby, among them the historic John Slaughter Ranch, the frontier mining town of Tombstone, ghost towns of Charleston and Dos Cabezas, Chiricahua Mountains for world-famous birding, hunting, fishing and sports, and historic Arizpe is a short drive into Sonora. Restaurants, shopping, hotels and a hospital are all available here.

Elfrida - is located halfway between I-10 and Douglas on Highway 191. This small growing rural community has several prospering businesses and a small residential community with a large farming community in the surrounding areas. Excellent midway stop on a trip to Nogales or you can take a paved side road that will take you to Tombstone.

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