Coahuila Governor Mendoza leads a trip into Mexico's Wilderness - the Maderas del Carmen - 1988

On October 14, 1988 I joined a small group of Big Bend staff on a trip into the Maderas del Carmen section of the Sierra del Carmens as guests of the Governor of Coahuila, Lic. Eliseo Mendoza Berrueto. Governor Mendoza had been in contact with Big Bend officials on several occasions during the year and was very enthusiastic in his desire to rekindle the dream of an international park. Meetings between Mendoza and Big Bend National Park Superintendent Jim Carrico had paved the way for a visit to one of the most spectacular wilderness areas left in northern Mexico. Little did we know at the time, six years later Mexico would designate the area the Maderas del Carmen Flora and Fauna Protection Area on November 7, 1994.

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Travel & Events

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• Mexico
• Maderas del Carmen
• US Mexico International Park
• Peace Park
• Transboundary Protected Areas
• Big Bend National Park

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