Interviewer
Michelle L. Gomilla
Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee
Former Chief Planner City of El Paso Planning Department.
Summary of Interview
Part of Chamizal Oral History Project; biographical data; history of Chamizal issue; explains origin of term Chamizal; describes his responsibilities during implementation of treaty; trip to Mexico City to work with Inter-Secretarial Commission of Chamizal Affairs; reaction of Chamizal residents to treaty; businesses forced to relocate; land use issues; transferring property and structures to Mexican government; proposed construction of alien detention facility in area; Four Point Program; national parks of both sides of border; new international bridges; initiation of the maquiladora industry.
Date of Interview
4-30-1994
Length of Interview
1 hour and 20 minutes
Listen to the Interview
Tape Number
No. 844
Transcript Number
No. 844
Length of Transcript
39 pages
Interview Number
No. 844
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Nestor Valencia by Michelle L. Gomilla, 1994, "Interview no. 844," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.