Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Time is running out for the historic San Juan Hotel. Abandoned for nearly 30 years, this iconic building now sits at a crossroads as the surrounding city continues to grow and change. In this film, we explore the hotel as it stands today, uncover recent developments that could determine its future, and examine what it would take to bring it back to life. Along the way, we dive deep into its history to understand why this place mattered... and why it still could.

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Produced by: Prairie Nation Creative, LLC & Hidalgo County Historical Commission

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