Bisbee, Arizona


Bisbee, Arizona (No actual station in Bisbee, but BP families live in Bisbee to commute to Naco and Douglas) What town: Bisbee State: Az Station: Naco or Douglas Population: 6090 as of the 2000 Census Station & Telephone: Naco (520) 432-5121 or Douglas (520) 805-6900 Telephone Co. Name & Telephone: Qwest (800) 244-1111 Electric Co. Name & Telephone: APS (520) 432-2281 Gas Co Name & Telephone: Southwest Gas (800) 428-7324 Cable Co. Name & Telephone: Cable One (520) 432-5397 City Trash Name & Telephone: City of Bisbee (520) 432-6000 City Water Name & Telephone: AZ Water Co. (520) 432-5321 Sewer & Telephone: City of Bisbee (520) 432-6000 Hospital Name & Telephone: Copper Queen Community Hospital (520) 432-5383 Parks and Rec. & Telephone: City of Bisbee (520) 432-6000 Newspaper Name & Telephone: Bisbee Daily Review (520) 432-2231 Bisbee Observer (520) 432-7254 Chamber of Commerce & Telephone: Bisbee Chamber of Commerce (520) 432-5421 Convention & Visitors Bureau & Telephone: Bisbee Chamber of Commerce (520) 432-5421 EXTRA INFORMATION: Station(s) type of work - Naco & Douglas -Douglas and Naco are "Line Stations" meaning that they are both located on the border. There a numerous duties such as : Line watch, Transportation Check (busses and shuttle's) Traffic Ops(highway and checkpoint)I believe pretty much the same as all of the AZ stations save a few. They are both full gammett BP Stations. Guys and Gals stationed at either can expect to be absolute experts in all areas of Border Patrol work after a few years.(If they wish) Both stations utilize all of the latest BP technology and have the worst vehicles :). Why the worst vehicles? Because we spend the majority of our time patrolling the Border off road. The Naco and Douglas Stations are responsible for a huge chunk of border stretching from the New Mexico/AZ state line to the Coronado National Monument. Shopping - Safeway Grocery and Drug, ALCO Store (has clothing, household, health & beauty, toys, electronics, etc), Family Dollar, Car quest Auto. "Old Bisbee" has various shops that sell antiques, and art. Eateries - Some of the BEST dining in Cochise county is here.Café Roka, Bisbee Grille, and the Brewery to name a few! For something quick, try Burger King, Tachos Tacos, Pizza House, Ken's Oldtyme Pizza, Pizzarama, or Beto's. Cellular Telephone - Sprint works well. Don't have any info on the others. Local Internet Providers - The river Other Services - Bisbee has everything you might need, although the selection may not be as large as a larger town. Any other information that you would like to add: Bisbee is a great small town with a lot to offer. If you prefer less commercialism and more nature, Bisbee is for you. In Bisbee you can enjoy peace and quiet, great wildlife and scenery. Housing costs considerably less than Sierra Vista. Check out the city web site [TOP]	SPONSORS Castle & Cooke

(No actual station in Bisbee, but BP families live in Bisbee to commute to Naco and Douglas)

What town: Bisbee
State: Az
Station: Naco or Douglas

Population: 6090 as of the 2000 Census

Station & Telephone: Naco (520) 432-5121
or Douglas (520) 805-6900

Telephone Co. Name & Telephone: Qwest (800) 244-1111

Electric Co. Name & Telephone: APS (520) 432-2281

Gas Co Name & Telephone: Southwest Gas (800) 428-7324

Cable Co. Name & Telephone: Cable One (520) 432-5397

City Trash Name & Telephone: City of Bisbee (520) 432-6000

City Water Name & Telephone: AZ Water Co. (520) 432-5321

Sewer & Telephone: City of Bisbee (520) 432-6000

Hospital Name & Telephone: Copper Queen Community Hospital (520) 432-5383

Parks and Rec. & Telephone: City of Bisbee (520) 432-6000

Newspaper Name & Telephone: Bisbee Daily Review (520) 432-2231
Bisbee Observer (520) 432-7254

Chamber of Commerce & Telephone: Bisbee Chamber of Commerce (520) 432-5421

Convention & Visitors Bureau & Telephone: Bisbee Chamber of Commerce (520) 432-5421

EXTRA INFORMATION:

Station(s) type of work -
Naco & Douglas -Douglas and Naco are "Line Stations" meaning that they are both located on the border. There a numerous duties such as : Line watch, Transportation Check (busses and shuttle's) Traffic Ops(highway and checkpoint)I believe pretty much the same as all of the AZ stations save a few. They are both full gammett BP Stations. Guys and Gals stationed at either can expect to be absolute experts in all areas of Border Patrol work after a few years.(If they wish) Both stations utilize all of the latest BP technology and have the worst vehicles :). Why the worst vehicles? Because we spend the majority of our time patrolling the Border off road. The Naco and Douglas Stations are responsible for a huge chunk of border stretching from the New Mexico/AZ state line to the Coronado National Monument.

Shopping - Safeway Grocery and Drug, ALCO Store (has clothing, household, health & beauty, toys, electronics, etc), Family Dollar, Car quest Auto. "Old Bisbee" has various shops that sell antiques, and art.

Eateries - Some of the BEST dining in Cochise county is here.Café Roka, Bisbee Grille, and the Brewery to name a few! For something quick, try Burger King, Tachos Tacos, Pizza House, Ken's Oldtyme Pizza, Pizzarama, or Beto's.

Cellular Telephone - Sprint works well. Don't have any info on the others.

Local Internet Providers - The river

Other Services - Bisbee has everything you might need, although the selection may not be as large as a larger town.

Any other information that you would like to add:

Bisbee is a great small town with a lot to offer. If you prefer less commercialism and more nature, Bisbee is for you. In Bisbee you can enjoy peace and quiet, great wildlife and scenery. Housing costs considerably less than Sierra Vista. Check out the city web site

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Castle & Cooke