I've been posting about Parks and Rec's exploits on the land surrounding the Museum. (The 17 acres owned by the City were first known as “the Wilderness Park.” There have been some objections to using that old name for the Museum grounds.) I visited there today and will have more to say in the days to come about what is happening. For now, I just want to point out one horrendous fact: El Paso's Parks and Recreation Department is contributing to the destruction of the Franklin Mountains.
The work on the old paths includes spreading red rock chat (screenings) which most probably came from the CEMEX quarry at McKelligon Canyon. (I'm checking.) Although pretty, red rock paths are not natural. What they really are is rock dynamited out of the side of the mountain, crushed and then spread in landscapes.
If you like the destruction of the Franklin Mountains, you will love how Parks and Rec is contributing to it. Red chat screenings do not rock.
Makes me sick.
Ugh! This irritates me to no end! You know I've heard someone say that Billy Roger's arroyo should have concrete paths!!! What?! I couldn't believe it. And this was said by someone who now works for the state park service. Couldn't believe it. Will El Paso grow up!
ReplyDeleteWhat was happening to the old paths? We're they washing out?
ReplyDeletePerhaps they are looking for a long-term path cover that is smooth and allows all people, including seniors, to walk on a smooth surface?
Not everything is perfect.
What was happening to the old paths? We're they washing out?
ReplyDeletePerhaps they are looking for a long-term path cover that is smooth and allows all people, including seniors, to walk on a smooth surface?
Not everything is perfect.