Palo Duro Retirement Village in Canyon, Texas, is located next to West Texas A&M University, where residents  can enjoy the school's fine arts center and library, attend sporting events, take classes, and have transportation to the campus. The 55+ active adult co-operative is made up of resident owned apartments, and garden homes. Community activities include  potluck suppers, coffee groups, Bible study, and organized games. As a cooperative, residents own and have control of the community with operations of the village overseen by an elected Board of Directors.