Most El Pasoans have no idea of what is about to happen to the last and only scenic corridor in El Paso. Unless action is taken NOW, the beautiful views we all enjoy along Trans Mountain Road from I-10 to the Franklin Mountains State Park will soon resemble the two gateways near Cielo Vista Mall. The changes that are planned will be dramatic and shocking. If ever there was a time for action by all El Pasoans, that time is right now.

Join others in helping to save this part of our Franklin Mountains.  Download the petition and collect as many signatures as you can.  Please return signed petitions to the Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition, c/o Jim Tolbert, 2701 Frankfort Avenue, El Paso, TX 79930 or contact Jim at 915-565-5196 or jimhtolbert@elp.rr.com to arrange for pickup.  Thank you!

You can also sign this petition online by clicking here.
Please help spread the word about this very important conservation effort in El Paso.

Cut and paste the petition web address and send it by email to all of your family, friends and co-workers.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-el-pasos-franklin-mountains/

Contact Your Elected Officials.  Let them know how you feel about saving the Franklin Mountains other conservation issues in El Paso.

Mayor of El Paso, John Cook
#2 Civic Center Plaza, 10th floor of City Hall, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4145
mayor@elpasotexas.gov

District 1 Representative - Ann Morgan Lilly
2 Civic Center Plaza
El Paso, Texas 79901

541-4151

district1@elpasotexas.gov

District 2 Representative - Susie Byrd
#2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4416
district2@elpasotexas.gov

District 3 Representative – Emma Acosta
#2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4515
district3@elpasotexas.gov

District 4 Representative – Carl Robinson

#2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4140
district4@elpasotexas.gov

District 5 Representative - Rachel Quintana

#2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4701
district5@elpasotexas.gov

District 6 Representative - Eddie Holguin Jr
#2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4182
district6@elpasotexas.gov  

District 7 Representative - Steve Ortega
#2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4108
district7@elpasotexas.gov

District 8 Representative - Beto O'Rourke
#2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4123
district8@elpasotexas.gov   

County Judge Anthony Cobos
500 E. San Antonio
Suite 301
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone (915) 546-2098
CountyJudge@epcounty.com 

County Commissioner Precinct 1 Anna Perez
500 E. San Antonio Suite 301
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone (915) 546-2014
Commissioner1@epcounty.com

County Commissioner Precinct 2 Veronica Escobar
500 E. San Antonio
Suite 301
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone (915) 546-2111
commissioner2@epcounty.com  

County Commissioner, Precinct 3 Willie Gandara
500 E. San Antonio
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone (915) 546-2144
commissioner3@epcounty.com 

County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Daniel R. Haggerty
500 E. San Antonio
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone (915) 546-2044
commissioner4@epcounty.com 

TX State Representative Norma Chavez
6070 Gateway East
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 778-9960
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist76/chavez.htm 

TX State Representative Joseph E. Moody
P.O. Box 920827
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 532-1391

TX State Representative Marisa Marquez
1444 Montana
Suite A
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 532-2755

TX State Representative Joe Pickett
1790 Lee Trevino #307
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 590-4349 

TX State Representative "Chente" Quintanilla
120 North Horizon Ste. A-112
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 859-3111 

TX State Senator Eliot Shapleigh
800 Wyoming, Suite A
El Paso TX 79902
Phone: (915) 544-1990 

Congressman Silvestre Reyes
310 N. Mesa, Suite 400
El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: (915) 534-4400 

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-4304
202-224-5922

Senator John Cornyn
517 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
Main: 202-224-2934

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The Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition was formed in 1978 and played a central role in the events that led to the establishment of Franklin Mountains State Park in 1979.  The Coalition consists of organizations and individuals united in their concern for the Franklins in Texas and New Mexico and dedicated to:  

      (1) preserving the scenic beauty and wilderness character of the Mountains; 

·     (2) protecting the plant and animal resources of the Mountains and preserving the whole range as an intact ecosystem; 

·     (3) stimulating appreciation of the natural values of the Mountains and promoting understanding of their biological, cultural and geological features; and 

      (4) encouraging recreational, scientific and educational uses of the Mountains consistent with preserving their scenic beauty and wilderness character.  

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