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05-27-2007, 12:42 AM
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News, Texas county's emptiness pleases residents.
MENTONE, Texas — On paper, life in Loving County is idyllic.
There's no poverty, little or no crime, folks make plenty of money to live comfortably in the rural area, and the daily commute is shorter than the national average.
"The last (criminal) trial was in the '80s," Sheriff Billy Hopper said after taking a few minutes to dredge up the memory.
But if you live in Loving County and need a gallon of milk, or are hoping to use a credit card to gas up the car, it's a 23-mile trek to Pecos. For anything more elaborate, Carlsbad, N.M., is 75 miles away.
Totally worth it, say folks who live in the nation's least populated county — the 2006 Census estimates just 60 residents, though locals insist their head count is closer to 80.
Texas county's emptiness pleases residents - USATODAY.com |
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05-27-2007, 05:00 AM
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it's a Texas thang..you wouldn't understand
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Over yonder, Texas
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been there-it's GORGEOUS!
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05-27-2007, 11:00 AM
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Fall is here!!
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: The Great Southwest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bellestaroftexas
been there-it's GORGEOUS!
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It does have a flavor all its own, doesn't it? LOL!!!
You have to really want to live there to stay for sure!!! But if I wanted a smaller place with more isolation, I'd choose Van Horn, Alpine/Ft. Davis/Marathon/Marfa over Mentone!
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05-27-2007, 11:34 AM
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Location: Texas
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If I really needed to move to West Texas, Midland would be my first choice.
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05-27-2007, 07:30 PM
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Fall is here!!
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Join Date: May 2006
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Originally Posted by Guerilla
If I really needed to move to West Texas, Midland would be my first choice.
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It's booming....and growing like a weed. |
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05-27-2007, 08:50 PM
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I have heard. When is it expected to go above 300,000 (for the metro area)?
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05-27-2007, 11:44 PM
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Fall is here!!
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: The Great Southwest
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Originally Posted by Guerilla
I have heard. When is it expected to go above 300,000 (for the metro area)?
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Hard to say. Since the "Petroplex" (Midland-Odessa only) is at about 225K now, it will take awhile, probably several years. It also depends on the next bust, too. |
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05-28-2007, 03:58 PM
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I thought it was at 251,000 (according to Wikipedia)?
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05-29-2007, 01:57 AM
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Fretless Bass Forever
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Cathy4017: I'm with you. Ft Davis/Alpine/Marfa are my favorite towns in Texas! The climate and landforms are splendid.
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06-01-2007, 03:30 PM
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Fall is here!!
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: The Great Southwest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by catman
Cathy4017: I'm with you. Ft Davis/Alpine/Marfa are my favorite towns in Texas! The climate and landforms are splendid.
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Catman, have you looked at the PRICES on Alpine properties?!?
I was checking just the other night.
I was CHOKING. |
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