MPGCD moving forward with water study Nov 20, 2009
received a presentation from J.W. Thrasher of the Pecos River Compact Commission on a possible study on salt contributions to the Pecos River; Thrasher said the stretch of the river from Coyanosa to Girvin is an area where a large amount of salt is entering the river; Thrasher also said the Pecos River contributes about 10 percent of the water to Amistad Reservoir, but about 30 percent of the salt; Thrasher said the Commission has been unable to secure federal or state funding for a study and... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Did hitchhiking toxins kill fish? Oct 4, 2009
The algae, prymnesium parvum, has been known to kill fish in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico since it first showed up in 1985 in the Pecos River in Texas. It also has been found in the Brazos River in Texas where gas well drilling companies are advised not to draw from the river during the algae's winter blooming season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
5 tips for the perfect family photo shoot Sep 30, 2009
Red River, a Dallas-based inkjet paper manufacturer and supply company has launched a line of photo greeting card paper, the Pecos River Gloss greeting cards. With the holidays around the corner, this is a great addition to their extensive line of fine quality papers. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
A soggy Basin Jul 31, 2009
Anything north of Pecos River could be affected by the rain, Griffin said. The storms will have a little more of a strengthening mechanism because of cold front right along with it. (Odessa American, TX)
Countdown to the Big Bend Ranch Rodeo: Ranch cowboys gear up for Alpine Jul 31, 2009
The L7 Ranch, located along the Pecos River near Roswell, N.M., is owned and managed by Benny and Smiley Wooten and brands an EI7. This ranch is a cow/calf operation with a rich history dating back to John Chisum (who was a partner of Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving). (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
A recap of the issues surrounding water export Jul 24, 2009
If not captured, he said, water will eventually flow to the northeastern and eastern parts of the county, toward the Pecos River. That water, Williams said, is rendered unusable due to high salinity levels acquired from flowing through sedimentary rocks. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Art in smart places Jul 12, 2009
Adorning a wall at Mariposa Fire Station, 3125 Mariposa Parkway, is Matthew Chase-Daniel s Willows in Snow on the Pecos River. The 48 by 42-inch piece shows a winter landscape with red willows, snow and water and was produced through an archival pigment photo-assemblage process. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Val Kilmer asking $33 million for N.M. ranch Apr 18, 2009
A buyer would get almost six miles of Pecos River frontage, a fishery and wildlife habitat including bears and bobcats. The ranch has a Southwest-style main house of nearly 5,600 square feet and a smaller caretaker's home, as well as other guest homes, barns, garages and outbuildings. (MSNBC -- News)
Newton takes Presidio city administrator's job Apr 2, 2009
Newton will also no longer be a primary member of the Pecos River Gang, a group of re-enactors that recounts events from Pecos County history ... The direction of the Pecos River Gang will now transfer to Ed Ferguson, who plays Judge Roy Bean in the group's re-enactments, Newton said ... Newton said one of the reasons he was asked to apply for the position was because of his experience in being an effective liaison with county, state and federal officials, including a six-year stint as a... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
County commission keeps focus on fire and water Mar 13, 2009
Fire because of the previous week s massive brush fire south of Alpine, burn bans and prescribed burns; and water because of the lack thereof (rain) and proposed legislation to create a Pecos River Authority ... The court approved a resolution opposing the creation of a Pecos River Authority, something that state Rep ... Such an entity would control water water usage rights in the 17 West Texas counties that make up the Pecos River watershed. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
El Paso Corp. settles with victims' families Mar 5, 2009
They were camped next to the Pecos River near the path of the pipeline when the explosion occurred. Chapman and Rackley filed suit in the District Court of Eddy County in February 2000 charging El Paso with five counts of wrongful death. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Fire danger is hot topic Feb 27, 2009
Gallego has proposed the creation of a Pecos River Authority, which would control water usage rights in the 17 West Texas counties that make up the Pecos watershed ... The judge noted that one strange thing about the proposal is a mention about restoration of water quality of the Pecos River ... I don t see one place where we could put a hydroelectric plant on the Pecos River, he concluded. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
