Muleshoe is located in the north western Panhandle Plains region. The heart of the city conveniently lies at the intersection of US Highway 84 and State Highway 214, and crossed by US Highway 70. Muleshoe is the only incorporated city in Bailey County making it the county seat. The rich soil of Bailey County rises above the Texas average National Commodity Crop Productivity Index at 29 NCCPI. 90% of the land in the county is in agricultural use. The city was incorporated in 1926 and was named after one of the very first ranches of the area, the Muleshoe Ranch.
Company Name | Category | Employment |
Muleshoe ISD | Public education | 234 |
Muleshoe Area Hospital | Medical services | 135 |
Bunge-Minsa Corporation | Masa corn flour | 125 |
United Supermarkets | Grocery store | 100 |
Bailey County | County government | 60 |
Bailey County Electric | Utility cooperative | 43 |
Five Area Telephone | Telephone & IP | 41 |
Progress Dairy | Dairy farm | 40 |
Leal's Original Restaurant | Mexican food | 38 |
City of Muleshoe | Local government | 35 |
L & L Pallet Supply | Pallet Manufacturing | 25 |
Muleshoe State Bank | Banking | 24 |
First Bank | Banking | 19 |
Bamert Seed Company | Seed Producer | 18 |
Ray Lee Equipment | John Deere Equipment | 16 |
C & H Equipment | Case International Harvester Dealer | 12 |
Livingston Equipment | AGCO & Hesston Equipment | 9 |
Major Highways | |
U.S. Highway 84 | |
U.S. Highway 70 | |
State Highway 214 | |
Rail Service | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) | |
Air Transportation | |
Nearest Airport | Miles from Airport |
Muleshoe Municipal Airport 2T1 | 4 miles |
Lubbock Preston Smith International | 70 miles |
Rick Husband International - Amarillo | 90 miles |
Location From Major Cities | |
Lubbock, Texas | 70 miles |
Amarillo, Texas | 90 miles |
Clovis, New Mexico | 30 miles |
Muleshoe Municipal Airport is a public airport located four miles southeast of town. Renovations to the airport were completed in 2019. The project included the expansion of the runway to 5,100 ft. long and 60 ft. wide, suitable for landing small jets. The runway now leads as the largest runway of rural airports in the area!
Airport Amenities
For more information visit www.airnav.com
Public Parks | 2 City Parks / 3 RV Parks |
Public Swimming Pools | Muleshoe Water Park |
Public Tennis Courts | MISD Tennis Courts |
Football / Soccer / Baseball Fields | Benny Douglas Stadium |
Golf Courses | Country Club / Golf Course |
Public Libraries | Muleshoe Public Library |
Museums / Galleries | Muleshoe Heritage Center |
Churches | 17 Churches |
Name of Service | Description | Location |
Muleshoe Area Medical Center Hospital | Hospital / ER | 708 South 1st St. 806-272- 4524 |
Medical Clinic of Muleshoe | Clinic | 708 South 1st St. 806-272-7544 |
Muleshoe Family Medicine Clinic | Family Health Care | 701 South 1st St. 806-272-7531 |
Sudan Medical Clinic-Muleshoe | Family Health Care | 208 W 2nd St. 806-272-7736 |
Park View Nursing Care Center | Nursing Home | 1100 W Ave J 806-272-7578 |
Robert L. Lepard DDS, PA | Dentist | 121 W Ave B 806-272-3446 or 806-272-4957 |
High Plains Family Dentistry | Dentist | 108 W 2nd St. 806-272-5004 |
K&K Pharmacy | Local Pharmacy | 1411 W American Blvd 806-272-7511 |
United Supermarkets Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 104 W 9th St. 806-272-3169 |
Dr. Jerry D. Redwine, OD | Optomestrist | 111 E 3rd St. 806-272-4705 |
Partain Chiropractor Center | Chiropractor | 1106 W American Blvd 806-272-4000 |
Muleshoe Area Medical Center (MAMC) Receives TMF Bronze Award for Quality Improvement - 2019
Muleshoe Area Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital located in Muleshoe, Texas. MAMC is the only hospital located in Bailey County.
Inpatient Services include general acute care, skilled nursing care or swing bed, and 24/7 emergency care. Being a rural hospital it is important to have a highly trained medical staff. The MAMC nurses are Trauma and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified for adults and children.
Outpatient Services include Laboratory and Radiology departments. Laboratory is staffed by personnel that have degrees in Medical Laboratory Technology, and Radiology offers many advanced services -- ultrasounds, mammograms, CT scan and MRIs as well as standard x-ray. Therapy (Physical and Occupational) Services are available on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Skilled Nursing Care is also available for patients who need care in various scenarios, from Physical Therapy to Wound Care. MAMC has 4 Family Physicians on staff to help you determine what kind of care you or your loved one needs.
MAMC also operates the Parkview Nursing Car Center.
Bailey County was organized in 1913, and the city of Muleshoe was incorporated in 1926. The county was named for Lt. Bailey, hero of the Battle of the Alamo. The land was a part of the famed XIT Ranch which was a part of the program to build the State Capitol in Austin.
The Muleshoe Ranch used an inverted U over a bar. The resemblance to a mule shoe soon gained the brand a new name, and the city took the name Muleshoe. The old Muleshoe Ranch cook house still stands west of town - at the Muleshoe Heritage Center - and is marked with a historical medallion. Muleshoe today is an agricultural trading center, and is known throughout the world as the HOME OF THE MULE MEMORIAL.
History of the Area
The area was found when the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway laid tracks acrows the agrarian expanse. The nearby ranch was founded in 1877 by Civil War veteran Henry Black. The town became the county seat and quickly entered into a period of expansion. By 1930, it had grown to nearly 800 residents. It topped 1,300 residents over the next 10 years. In 1960, Muleshoe had tripled in size to a population of 3,871. When the town reached more than 5,000 people in 1970, it boasted 200 businesses, two hospitals, two banks, a library, a community center, a newspaper and a radio station.
More About Muleshoe Ranch
Henry Black began using the Muleshoe brand in Fannin County in 1856 and registered it on November 12, 1860. Black fought for the Confederate Army, leaving behind his wife and two daughters. He returned after the Civil War to find that his home had burned and his wife had died; his children, however, were still alive. On August 17, 1865, he married Sarah Adalia Braley, and subsequently he began fording herds across the Red River and selling clothing items made by his wife. Mostly they were paid in cattle and horses. By 1877 their herd had outgrown their property, so the family moved to Stephens County, taking with them 1,000 cattle and 500 horses. Black purchased land—which already had three houses on it—and established the Muleshoe Ranch. He dug a well, built a large ranchhouse and built a log schoolhouse. Gradually, Black purchased more land, and by the time of his death in 1906, the Muleshoe Ranch covered 10,000 acres. Black owned another 20,000 acres, much of which was rented to tenant farmers (see FARM TENANCY). After his death the land was divided among his wife and children, and the Muleshoe Ranch was the inheritance for his sons William and Jack. They established on the ranch the first dipping vat in the county. William continued to buy land around the ranch; he raised cattle, horses, cotton, and grain. From 1940 to 1965 William's daughter Sybil and her husband, B. H. Trammell, operated William's portion of the Muleshoe Ranch. On July 20, 1944, the original brand was officially transferred to their daughter, Patricia (Trammell) Swanson. In 1978 the Muleshoe Ranch covered some 6,000 acres and was known as the Trammell-Swanson Muleshoe Ranch.
Muleshoe offers over 130 acres of green space for its residents, and visitors of course!
At Muleshoe CIty Park You Can Enjoy:
In the new city park, construction was completed on the new Muleshoe Water Park which features a zero entry pool, swimming lanes, a waterslide, a diving board AND a lazy river! It opened Memorial Day 2010. There is a concession stand available with a variety of refreshments.
The Muleshoe Country Club offers golfing enthusiasts a mature, scenic course as well as a challenging layout. The fairways are lined with elm trees and the greens are of medium size and fast. Shot accuracy is at a premium on this course. Take time to enjoy a round, then take a break to enjoy a cool drink or a hot meal in our comfortable club house, and then head out to complete your round.
Course: 9 hole Built in 1953
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Amenities:
• Restaurant and Bar
• Swimming Pool
• Swimming Pool Rentals
Give us a call to learn more
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Muleshoe Country Club
(806) 272-4250
900 Country Club Dr., Muleshoe, TX 79347
Muleshoe has one of the most active senior centers' in the Panhandle of Texas!
The center hosts daily games and activities, classes, educational programs, weekly entertainment and several annual events. Learn More
Bailey County Senior Center
(806) 272-4969
muleshoeseniors@outlook.com
319 South Main Street
Muleshoe, Texas 79347
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
All center activity and updates are posted regularly on Facebook
The National Mule Memorial, was dedicated on July 3, 1965, with Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr being the keynote speaker. Fun Fact: The Mule, who goes by the name of "Old Pete", attended President George Bush's first inauguration in 2001. The Mule proudly stands off U.S. Hwy 84, at the north end of Main Street, next to the Hugh Earl Young Visitor's Center/Chamber of Commerce office. Old Pete is quite popular during the summer when travelors from across the nation stop to take a picture.
Why so much praise to a stubborn ol' mule?
History: V.H. Torrance, Austin historian and writer - noting the absence of the mule at a Ft. Worth Stock Show - became concerned over the rapid disappearance of the mule from the American scene. The late Dr. J.B. Barnett read the story, sent in a contribution, and a suggestion that a memorial to the mule be erected at Will Rogers Coliseum, Ft. Worth. George Dolan, a Ft. Worth columnist wrote of the movement to erect a mule memorial. Gil Lamb, owner of radio station KMUL in Muleshoe, and Carroll Pouncey the manager of the Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce, wrote Dr. Barnett and Dolan, listing reasons why the memorial should be in Muleshoe. Mrs. Middlebrook’s 4th grade class also sent Dr. Barnett a contribution and a plea to have the memorial erected in Muleshoe. Dr. Barnett flew to Muleshoe and organized the National Mule Memorial Association in 1965. More than 700 contributors from the U.S. and abroad, joined the campaign. The sculptor was Kevin Wolf, and the memorial was created by Fiberglass Menagerie, Alpine, California. The model for the memorial was “Old Pete” an 18 year old, 1100 pound mule belonging to Dave Anders of Muleshoe.
Next time you're driving through Muleshoe, stop to say hi and take a picture with Old Pete!
Experience all the traditions of the Panhandle-High Plains of Texas at the Muleshoe Heritage Center. Original buildings and homes that founded Muleshoe have been preserved to remind younger generations of the hardships endured while settling this part of the west. Here you will also find the World's Largest Mule Shoe - so large, a semi-truck could drive right through it!
Schedule a Tour Today!
(806) 272-5873
From Alaskan and Canadian breeding grounds, the refuge hosts one of the largest concentrations of sandhill cranes in North America! Established in 1935, the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is the oldest in Texas. The refuge encompasses over 5,809 acres.
The number of cranes at the refuge peaks between December and Mid-February. Over 280 species comprise the refuge bird list. The largest variety of birds are seen during the spring and fall migrations. The weeded area adjacent to the campground provides a good birding site. At times Golden Eagles as well as an occasional Bald Eagle take up residence at the refuge. Great Horned Owls and Burrowing Owls can be seen year-round. Prairie dogs and prairie rattle-snakes, common to the area, are abundant in the draws northeast of the refuge headquarters. Other area mammals include porcupines, badgers, bobcats, and coyotes - most likely seen in the evening hours.
A visitor center, picnic area, camping area, and nature trail are provided for visitor enjoyment.
Open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
For more information, please contact (806) 946-3341 or visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/muleshoe/
Name of Event | Approx. Date of Event |
Bailey County Junior Livestock Show | January |
Muleshoe Roadrider Rally (Poker Run) | March |
Tour de Muleshoe | June |
Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet | May |
4th of July Parade, Activities & Fireworks | July 4th Weekend |
Mule Days & Kickin' Nights | July |
Muleskinner Golf Tournament | August |
Rotary Annual Labor Day Roping | September |
Annual Coat Drive | October |
Light the Night Christmas Parade | December |
Visit the Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce webiste for more information on upcoming events!
Muleshoe Independent School District | |
Name of Institution | Number of Students |
Muleshoe High School | 348 |
Watson Junior High School | 321 |
Deshazo Elementary School | 351 |
Dillman Neal B. Elementary | 492 |
Muleshoe ISD is ranked as a Class 3A school with approximately 1,512 students enrolled this year. The Mule is the school mascot and school colors are black and white.
Muleshoe ISD has a total of 225 employees. Administrative cost are well below that of similar-sized districts, and our student/teacher ratio is about 12 to 1. Muleshoe ISD has received a SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT rating from the Texas Education Agency for its financial condition for eight years in a row.
Muleshoe High School was rated as one of THE BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN AMERICA by the U.S. News & World Report. Muleshoe is proud of the well-rounded education students receive here and believe that teaching life skills and character education are also part of their responsibility.
The Muleshoe ISD Board of Trustees established the MOST Scholarship award twelve years ago. Every graduating senior now receives a $500 scholarship to go to any post secondary institution. Muleshoe ISD appreciates the community and friends who contribute funds every year to support our students.
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The first library in Muleshoe was started by the Muleshoe Study club and the 1939 Study Club. In 1942, it was called the Bailey County Library and was located in the Bailey County Court House. Today, the library is known as the Muleshoe Area Public Library. It opened August 10, 1964. On September 10, 1968 the citizens of Muleshoe approved a $40,000 bond issue to construct a new library. A $50,000 construction grant was later received from the Texas State Library. Our 6,000 square ft., octagon-shaped building opened December 15, 1971. The library has been the proud recipient of two Tocker Foundation grants, three Texas Book Festival grants, two Frank Dobie grants, three Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund grants and two Libri Foundation grants.
The library has 18,070 materials including books, DVDs, audios and sound recordings. This does not include paperbacks. Annuals from the different community schools are also available.
Muleshoe Area Public Library Website
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Population: Muleshoe 5,158
Population: Bailey County 7,165
Retail Trade Area Population: 11,790
Daily Traffic Counts: 15,000 vehicles per day
Median Household Income: Muleshoe $47,703
The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture serves as Muleshoe's Visitors Center. The Chamber office is a special place, housed inside the Hugh Earl Young Visitor's Center, which shares a patio with the National Mule Memorial. Find uniquely branded Muleshoe merchandise at this destination!
Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
115 E American Blvd.
PO Box 365
Muleshoe, Texas 79347
(806) 272-4248
www.muleshoechamber.com
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215 South First Street, Muleshoe, Texas 79347
Phone: (806) 272-7455
Fax: (806) 272-5260
Email: muleshoe@fivearea.com