Arno, Orla, Porterville and Verhalen, Texas. (original) (raw)

	The swirling waters of the Pecos River divide Reeves and Loving Counties Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

	There isn't much left of Arno - but what is left is elevated Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

	Mentone as seen from the "Grand Canyon" near Porterville Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

	An abandoned gravel quarry is known to locals as the "Grand Canyon" Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

	The wood frame church in Mentone (oldest building in Loving County) was moved from the former town of Porterville. Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

	Sheriff Punk Jones, now retired, served the longest term of office in Loving County History. Behind the Sheriff is the Loving County Courthouse in Mentone. Photo Courtesy Punk Jones

	West of the Pecos things aren't always predictable: A slightly off-color cactus. Photo Courtesy Charlene Beatty Beauchamp

	A view of the business section of Orla Photo courtesy Rob Hann

	South of Pecos on the road to Balmorhea is Verhalen Photo Courtesy Rob Hann

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