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Two bodies found in Big Bend National Park Avalanche staff Two bodies have been found in recent days in Big Bend National Park, both of them Hispanic males. Big Bend park law enforcement officers and Border Patrol agents are investigating, and spokesmen for the two federal agencies say foul play is not suspected. The first body was found last Thursday, the second on Monday about one-third of a mile from the first discovery. They had been dead for several days, said one law enforcement official. Both were found off of Old Ore Road, an isolated dirt road in the northeast portion of the park. A visitor to the park found the first dead man and reported it to authorities. Agencies said there was no identification on either body, and they believed both men may be Mexican nationals. The bodies were sent to El Paso for autopsies, park authorities said. Meanwhile, park rangers had received unverified reports that another person or more people may have been with the two deceased men. On Tuesday, they continued searching the area for clues. A spokesman said the area where the bodies were found is harsh desert, and he suspected the men may have not brought enough water or supplies to survive long in such terrain. The first body was believed to be a man between the ages of 25-35, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. He had short black hair, a mustache and a small goatee. He wore Wrangler blue jeans and a tan T-shirt with a blue-checkered collar. Because of the possibility that the individuals were citizens of Mexico, park officials contacted the Mexican Consulate. Next week's Fiesta del Sol features music, food, books and authors Special to the Avalanche Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is fast approaching Special to the Avalanche Two bodies found in Big Bend National Park Avalanche staff 2 Presidio women shot in Juarez From news reports Workshop tonight on nighttime pollinators: The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute has planned a workshop/program called "Nocturnal Blooms and Nighttime Pollinators" from 8-10 p.m. today at the nature center, about 4 miles south of Fort Davis on State Hwy. 118. Public hearing planned in Alpine to study community center initiative A public forum will be held at 10 a.m. June 23 in Alpine to gather local input for a new initiative by the Permian Basin Community Centers. The forum, also called a stakeholder meeting, will be in the Gallego Center conference room on the Sul Ross State University campus. Alpine Ambassadors swarmed around West Texas Medical Clinic staff members at their new offices, 1110 E. Holland Ave., for a ribbon-cutting Tuesday. Rebecca Lewis, an RN and family nurse practitioner from Fort Davis, is joined in the center of the photo by Ruby Losoya, business office; Katie Schwartz, Texas Health Care nurse; and Lacy Davis, business manager. WTMC specializes in family practice, accepting walk-ins and new patients; telephone number is 432-837-9887. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. - Photo special to the Avalanche Croy new dean of professional studies While moving to Alpine, Melanie A. Croy waved off mountain lion alerts, black bear scares and the presence of mule deer in her front yard. Sul Ross State University summer enrollment jumped 11.76 percent over 2007, according to first-day late registration figures. Civil rights project honors West Texans Special to the Avalanche The SALE Arena at Sul Ross State University was buzzing with 4-H members and their horses at the Big Bend 4-H Horse Clinic last week. This educational opportunity was sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Presidio County Agent Jesse Lea Schneider and Brewster/Jeff Davis Agent Logan Boswell. Fourth-graders made a difference Jennifer Shoemaker's 4th-grade class was very busy this past school year researching and learning about different organizations and groups. They studied veterans, muscular dystrophy, the Ronald McDonald House and orphans. The students were able to bring needed awareness to others about these groups as well as raise money and items for those in need. By selling pickles and pickle pops twice a week for three months, they collected $500 to send to Jerry's Kids, $500 for orphans in Vietnam and boxes of soda tabs to send to the Ronald McDonald House. Way to go, guys! - Photo special to the Avalanche Special to the Avalanche Brewster County sheriff's blotter Calls: 98 The following persons were arrested in Alpine during the period June 2-8. Appearance in this listing means that subjects have been charged with the listed offense. Inclusion in this report does not imply the person is guilty of a crime. District Court |
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