$198 Million and 5 Major Projects: UMC Off-Campus Expansion Update

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is moving forward with several off-campus projects funded by the UMC Bond program, totaling $198,287,950. These projects are designed to bring more healthcare services closer to the communities that need them, including emergency care, specialized outpatient services, and senior health.

Geriatric Health Center

  • Location: I-10 & Raynolds Street
  • Project Manager: Hammes
  • Architect of Record: Carl Daniel (Local) / Page Stantec
  • Key Milestones:
    • Project manager contract executed: October 2025
    • Architect contract executed: November 2025
    • Current phase: Architectural Planning (February 2026)

Horizon Health Center & Emergency Department

  • Location: Intersection of Eastlake Blvd & Kenazo Ave (25 acres)
  • Land Acquisition: Closed December 19, 2025
  • Project Manager: Hammes
  • Architect of Record: Grace Design Studio / ASA (Local)
  • Key Milestones:
    • Project manager contract executed: October 2025
    • Architect contract executed: November 2025
    • Current phase: Architectural Planning (February 2026)

West Emergency Department / Urgent Care

  • Location: 6600 N Desert Blvd.
  • Project Manager: Hammes
  • Architect of Record: Carl Daniel (Local) / Page Stantec
  • Key Milestones:
    • Project manager contract executed: October 2025
    • Architect contract executed: November 2025
    • Current phase: Architectural Planning (January 2026)

West Ambulatory Surgical Center (Operating & Procedure / Endoscopy Rooms)

  • Location: Resler Drive & Canyon Creek (Private Drive)
  • Land Acquisition: 5.16 acres, closed January 6, 2026
  • Project Manager: Hammes
  • Architect of Record: Carl Daniel (Local) / Page Stantec
  • Key Milestones:
    • Project manager contract executed: October 2025
    • Architect contract executed: November 2025
    • Current phase: Architectural Planning (February 2026)

East Clinic Rehab

  • Location: 1521 Joe Battle Blvd.
  • Project Manager: Hammes
  • Architect of Record: MNK (Local) / Marmon Mok
  • Key Milestones:
    • Project manager contract executed: October 2025
    • Architect contract executed: November 2025
    • Design complete: February 2026
    • Current phase: General Contractor RFP (February 2026)
    • General contractor RFP: Estimated February 2026

Learn more about UMC’s bond initiatives and how they will shape the future of healthcare in El Paso. Explore updates on the Bond Watch site.

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