Marci Turner and David Turner
Recorded
January 25, 2023
Archived
January 25, 2023
27:11 minutes
0:00 / 0:00
Id:
mby022400
Description
Spouses Marci Turner (77) and Dave Turner (77) recall the process, effort, and dedication it took to preserve Thunder Canyon in El Paso, Texas. They also talk about Frontera Land Alliance, Public Improvement Districts, and the importance of open space.Subject Log / Time Code
D recalls meeting M in 2001.
M talks about El Paso, Texas. She also discusses the location of El Paso, its population, and its geography.
M talks about the Rio Grande, the mountains in El Paso, open space, and the neighborhood association. She also mentions Thunder Canyon.
D talks about Thunder Canyon and recalls finding out that it was going to be under development before the neighborhood was involved to conserve it. M recalls needing to raise money for the land and learning about Public Improvement Districts.
D recalls the plan that their neighborhood agreed upon. He also talks about the long process and recalls the city approving the plan in February of 2006.
D recalls contacting Frontera Land Alliance.
D recalls the process and timeline for preserving and protecting Thunder Canyon and answers the question of whether it was worth it. M talks about and emphasizes the importance of open space and teaching the community about saving land.
D expresses the reason why he and M wanted to talk about Thunder Canyon.
Participants
- Marci Turner
- David Turner