An aerial photograph of the Big Bend region near Alpine, where opposition to the proposed Trans-Pecos pipeline has grown since residents first learned of the project, which will send huge amounts of gas into Mexico.
An aerial photograph of the Big Bend region near Alpine, where opposition to the proposed Trans-Pecos pipeline has grown since residents first learned of the project, which will send huge amounts of gas into Mexico. Cooper Neill
David Keller, an archaeologist at Sul Ross State University and head of the Big Bend Conservation Alliance, looks over the Big Bend region near Alpine, where the proposed Trans-Pecos pipeline will run. Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners plans to start construction in early 2016.
David Keller, an archaeologist at Sul Ross State University and head of the Big Bend Conservation Alliance, looks over the Big Bend region near Alpine, where the proposed Trans-Pecos pipeline will run. Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners plans to start construction in early 2016. Cooper Neill
An aerial photograph of the Big Bend region near Alpine, where the proposed pipeline will run, stirring concerns among landowners and environmentalists in the largely untouched region.
An aerial photograph of the Big Bend region near Alpine, where the proposed pipeline will run, stirring concerns among landowners and environmentalists in the largely untouched region. Cooper Neill
A view of Alpine residents protesting the pipeline on June 19, 2015.
A view of Alpine residents protesting the pipeline on June 19, 2015. Cooper Neill
Locals protest the proposed pipeline in downtown Alpine. In some weeks, the protests have drawn dozens of residents.
Locals protest the proposed pipeline in downtown Alpine. In some weeks, the protests have drawn dozens of residents. Cooper Neill
The sun sets in a neighborhood near where the proposed Trans-Pecos pipeline is planned to run outside of Alpine.
The sun sets in a neighborhood near where the proposed Trans-Pecos pipeline is planned to run outside of Alpine. Cooper Neill
A home in a neighborhood near where the pipeline is planned to run outside of Alpine .
A home in a neighborhood near where the pipeline is planned to run outside of Alpine . Cooper Neill
Alpine Mayor Avinash Rangra discusses his opposition to the Trans Pecos Pipeline during a June protest. The Alpine City Council has asked the Obama administration to deny Energy Transfer Partners' permit application to cross the Texas-Mexico border.
Alpine Mayor Avinash Rangra discusses his opposition to the Trans Pecos Pipeline during a June protest. The Alpine City Council has asked the Obama administration to deny Energy Transfer Partners’ permit application to cross the Texas-Mexico border. Cooper Neill
A general view of the landscape near where the Trans-Pecos pipeline is believed could run near Alpine.
A general view of the landscape near where the Trans-Pecos pipeline is believed could run near Alpine. Cooper Neill
A sign opposing the Trans-Pecos pipeline hangs in a neighborhood near where the pipeline could run near Alpine.
A sign opposing the Trans-Pecos pipeline hangs in a neighborhood near where the pipeline could run near Alpine. Cooper Neill

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