San Luis, Arizona

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subdivision_name2 = Yuma
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government_type = Council-Manager
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Juan Carlos Escamilla
leader_title1 = Vice-Mayor
leader_name1 = Marco Anonio (Tony) Jr. Reyes
leader_title2 = Actin City Administrator
leader_name2 = Jeff Philpot
leader_title3 = City Clerk
leader_name3 = Sonia Cuello
leader_title4 = City Magistrate
leader_name4 = Rosendo Morales Jr. (Manuel "Manny" Figueroa, Acting)
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established_date = 1930
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postal_code = 85349
area_code = 928
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San Luis (the Spanish language name of Saint Louis) is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The population was 15,322 at the 2000 census. San Luis was the second fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona of any size from 1990 and 2000. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 22,634.cite web | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2006-04-04.csv | title = Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arizona|format = CSV | work = 2006 Population Estimates | publisher = U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division]

History

The City of San Luis, located in the southwestern end of the state of Arizona, comprises part of an important industrial, agricultural and commercial area together along with San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, a zone considered to offer great advantages for the commercial trade between the United States and MexicoFact|date=May 2007.

The city was established in 1930 with the opening of a border crossing station. In the last twenty years it has registered an accelerated population increase, going from 1,946 inhabitants in 1980, to approximately 20,000 in the year 2000. The growth is due to a constant migration from Mexico and California, productive activities in the border area and opportunities San Luis has to offerFact|date=May 2007. The City has annexed over convert|16000|acre|km2|0 of land within the past six years, thereby increasing the availability of land for residential, commercial and industrial growth in the eastern part of town where the new commercial port of entry will be constructed.

Geography

San Luis is located at coor dms|32|29|46|N|114|46|6|W|city (32.496116, -114.768327).GR|1 It stands on the U.S.-Mexico border, opposite San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of convert|26.5|sqmi|km2|2, of which, convert|26.4|sqmi|km2|2 of it is land and convert|0.04|sqmi|km2|2 of it (0.11%) is water.

The City of San Luis, located in the southwestern end of the state of Arizona, comprises part of an important industrial, agricultural and commercial area together along with San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, a zone considered to offer treat advantages for the commercial trade between the United States and MexicoFact|date=May 2007.

Principal Economic Activities

Retail trade, agriculture and manufacturing form a large portion of the local economy. Another significant segment is the light industry located on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. San Luis is an excellent site for labor intensive manufacturing and assembly plants. A new 40 acre privately owned industrial park and 40 acre commercial area are currently under construction in north San Luis along Highway 95. Parcels and pads are available for purchase and development.

cenic Attractions

Visitor attractions within a 30 minute drive of San Luis include the old Territorial Prison, Fort Yuma and the 16th century Fort Thomas Mission. Laguna, Imperial and Morelos Dams and the California sand dunes are also nearby. Fishing, water skiing and swimming at lakes along the Colorado River attract residents of the area and tourists alike. Located across the border is San Luis, Sonora, Mexico, reputed to be Mexico’s fastest growing city with a population of approximately 200,000. This area has curio shops, night clubs and various other attractions for tourists.

Gulf of Santa Clara

The Gulf of Santa Clara is located convert|70|mi|km|-1 south of San Luis, and sits on the northernmost point of the Sea of Cortez, at its confluence with the Colorado River. Large holiday crowds converge here to ride all-terrain vehicles on convert|30|mi|km|-1 of undeveloped beach. In the small village of El Golfo de Santa Clara there are restaurants, an ice house, market and dry goods store and RV spaces with showers. Beach camping is recommended for the experienced camper.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 15,322 people, 3,018 households, and 2,876 families residing in the city. The population density was 579.5 people per square mile (223.7/km²). There were 3,325 housing units at an average density of 125.8/sq mi (48.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.78% White, 2.95% Black or African American, 1.46% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 34.36% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. 89.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,018 households out of which 71.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 4.7% were non-families. 3.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.31 and the average family size was 4.38.

In the city the population was spread out with 35.6% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 13.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 126.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 144.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,966, and the median income for a family was $22,368. Males had a median income of $20,770 versus $14,149 for females. The per capita income for the city was $5,377. About 36.3% of families and 35.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.5% of those under age 18 and 44.3% of those age 65 or over.

Prison

The Arizona State Prison Complex - Yuma is located on the corner of Avenue B and Juan Sanchez Boulevard, in San Luis. ASPC-Yuma provides housing to an average population of 2,279 convicted male felons. ASPC-Yuma is also a major employer in Yuma County, employing 755 full-time employees. ASPC-Yuma is a provider of inmate work crews utilized by members of our local, state and community organizations. Among other duties, ASPC-Yuma has a Wildland Fire Crew that consists of one sergeant, two correctional officers and twenty inmates that assists in fighting fires throughout Arizona.

San Luis Detention Facility - Opened in 2007, the facility is owned by the San Luis Detention Facility Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the City, and is currently operated by CEC/Civigenics. The facility is located on the eastern edge of the City near the Arizona State Prison Complex. The facility has 464 beds to hold detainees, primarily for violations of immigration laws, from local federal authorities. The facility employees approximately 80 full-time employees.

Comite de Bienestar

Comite de Bien Estar (Comite) is a membership organization, specifically a land development cooperative. It was started in the border town of San Luis, Arizona in 1981 when 400 families banded together to save enough money to purchase and develop convert|100|acre|km2|1 of land for lots on which they could build their own homes. By the time they accomplished their vision, the families had pooled $1.4 million for the land and infrastructure - with no outside financial assistance.

Comite works to empower Mexican-American residents and immigrants who encounter many barriers, including low wages, little access to conventional financing, and limited political representation. Its development strategy addresses the realities of the bi-national local community.

Marco "Tony" Reyes has been the executive director of the organization since its inception. He also serves as member of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors, having served as the Mayor of San Luis from 1984 to 1994. He is also the chairman of the Enterprise Community Advisory Board.cite web
url=http://www.comiteaz.org/
title=Comite de Bien Estar - San Luis, AZ
accessdate=2007-05-12]

Weather

City Hall is located at:
City Administration
P.O. Box 1170
1090 East Union Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Media

Newspapers

Bajo el Sol is a major weekly newspaper in the town, published every Friday. The parent company of the Bajo el Sol, Freedom Publishers, Inc., also publishes The Yuma Sun, The Super Shopper and New Homes. The Yuma Sun is also a daily publication available in San Luis, as well as La Prensa, from San Luis Rio Colorado.

Television

San Luis is served by these American TV Stations:

K19CX Channel 19 Indio

KSWT Channel 13 - Yuma

KYMA Channel 11 - Yuma

KECY Channel 9 - Yuma

KVYE Channel 7 - El Centro

KVFA-LP Channel 6 - Indio

KYUM-LP Channel 2 - Indio

K19CX Channel 19 Indio

K28FM Channel 28 (MTV3) - Yuma

KESE-LPChannel 35 (TEL) - Yuma

KAJB Cahnnel 54 (TFU) - El Centro

Additionally by these Mexican TV Stations:

XHBC Channel 3 (Televisa) - Mexicali

XHAQ Channel 5 (TV Azteca 13) - Mexicali

XHBM Channel 14 (Televisa XEW) - Mexicali

XHEXT Channel 20 (TV Azteca 7) - Mexicali

XHMEX Channel 32 (Televisa XHGC) - Mexicali

XHMEE Channel 38 (Televisa XEQ) - Mexicali

XHLRT Channel 44 (Televisa XEW) - San Luis Rio Colorado

XHRCS Channel 50 (Telemax) - San Luis Rio Colorado

XHILA Channel 66 (Ind/CNI) - Mexicali

Transportation

San Luis is served by Yuma County Area Transit's Yuma-San Luis line, which is operated by the Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization WS|ympo.org/ (YMPO)
. The regular fare is $3.00.

Also several taxi companies operate within the city boundaries. Taxis are operated by individulas under company concession and under authority of the police department.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofsanluis.org City of San Luis Official Page]
* [http://www.gesd32.org/ Gadsden School District Page]
* [http://www.comiteaz.org/ Comite de Bienestar]