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The swirling waters of the Pecos River divide Reeves
and Loving Counties
Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp |
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There isn't much left of Arno - but what is left is elevated
Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp |
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Mentone
as seen from the "Grand Canyon" near Porterville
Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp |
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An
abandoned gravel quarry is known to locals as the "Grand Canyon"
Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp |
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The
wood frame church in Mentone
(oldest building in Loving
County) was moved from the former town of Porterville.
Charlene Beatty Beauchamp |
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Sheriff
Punk Jones, now retired, served the longest term of office in Loving
County History. Behind the Sheriff is the Loving
County Courthouse in Mentone.
Photo Courtesy Punk Jones |
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West
of the Pecos things aren't always predictable: A slightly off-color
cactus.
Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp |
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A view of the business section of Orla
Photo courtesy Rob Hann |
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South of Pecos on the road to Balmorhea
is Verhalen
Photo Courtesy Rob Hann |
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