Nogales, AZ

About Nogales

• • Singer Linda Ronstadt, known for her versatile voice, was born in Nogales, Arizona.
• • Some trace the chimichanga's origin to a accidental deep fry at El Charro Cafe.
• • The Southern Pacific Railroad's arrival cemented Nogales as a vital border crossing.
• • Nogales has two distinct halves: one in Arizona, the other in Sonora, Mexico.
• • The 1918 Battle of Nogales saw US troops clashing with Mexican and German forces.
• • "Nogales" means "walnut trees" in Spanish, named in 1893, incorporated in 1919.
• • With roughly 19,000 residents, it's smaller than many Arizona retirement communities.
• • At 3,829 feet, the air is thin, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
• • International trade and logistics drive the economy, connecting US and Mexico.
• • A warm, vibrant border town, it pulses with a unique blend of cultures and flavors.
• • The Arizona Diamondbacks are the closest MLB team, winning the World Series in 2001.
• • Nogales High School's football team has a fierce rivalry with Rio Rico High School.

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