After a 52-Year Fight, El Paso’s Castner Range Is Now a National Monument
It's a big win for a city that often feels neglected by Austin and Washington, D.C.
Forrest Wilder is a senior editor at Texas Monthly. He covers politics, the outdoors, the environment, and what all. In a previous life, he served as editor of the Texas Observer. A native Texan who grew up in South Texas and the Hill Country, Forrest earned a bachelor’s from the University of Texas at Austin. He enjoys rock climbing, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Send tips and fan mail to fwilder@texasmonthly.com.
It's a big win for a city that often feels neglected by Austin and Washington, D.C.
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