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Located approximately 70 miles southeast of Tucson, Sierra Vista serves as the main commercial, cultural and recreational hub of southeastern Arizona with a population of over 40,000. At an elevation of 4,623 feet, Sierra Vista experiences plentiful sunshine and fresh air with an average maximum temperature of 75 and a minimum of 50 degrees. It is nestled among the Huachuca, Dragoon, Mule and Whetstone Mountains, earning its name, which means "Mountain View" in Spanish. Within the city limits stands Fort Huachuca, home of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School.
Sierra Vista's economy is closely linked to Fort Huachuca, which provides 11,700 jobs with an annual impact to the city of over $350 million in wages, contracts and procurements. One daily newspaper, The Sierra Vista Herald, serves the community.
The "Hummingbird Capital of the United States," the canyons surrounding the city are home to 14 species of the tiny bird. One of the most popular birding spots near town is the Ramsey Canyon Preserve. The city hosts an annual hot air balloon festival, a women's professional rodeo, the Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering and the largest Christmas parade in the state.
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