Don't Keep Out & Don't Go to Jail

Hike and Tamales group prepares to enter the Palisades

Rosario Rivera is an avid hiker and one of El Paso's leading environmental and open space activists. She recently told the PSB that they should buy the land at Palisades Canyon if for no other reason than to prevent El Paso from further embarrassment. Too many visitors and tourists come to El Paso to hike or bike the Franklin Mountains. One of the best entries to the mountains is at the Palisades just off Robinson. For years an ominous sign has un-welcomed visitors: "Keep Out or Go to Jail!" Of course, for years, El Pasoans and their guests have used the trail. However, now that PSB is closing the sale on the land, this new open space will become a beacon to hikers and mountain bikers around the world. After all, the Palisades is El Paso's "central park" as PSB CEO Ed Archuleta has christened it.

Rosario has also begun a series of "culinary" hikes. Her last was "Hike and Tamales" on January 17th. The group enjoyed a hike as well as tamales, pastries and tea.

Keep Out Or Go To Jail!

Pictures courtesy of Rosario Rivera