[Philmont] Boundaries of Texas and other important stuff

A few years back there was an article in the local paper that there
was movement in New Mexico to examine whether its eastern boundary
was actually too far west. The reason was sub-surface minerals.
Haven't heard anything about it recently, probably because New Mexico
realized it would get places such as Texline if it prevailed.

At 11:43 AM 10/17/2006, you wrote:
> > Speaking of which, an interesting tidbit of information on the
> boundaries of
> > Texas is the NW corner which pokes into New Mexico. This is not to be
> > confused with where Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma meet which is a
> > few miles East of the location I spoeak of.
>
>Thank you John. It's funny, but I always thought that corner of
>Texas was actually where
>the three states meet. I went to google maps and looked at the
>satellite photos of
>the spot. Indeed, it sure looks like New Mexico paved over a chunk of Texas.
>
>Now, what I dont' understand is why Texas allows that? And does NM require
>Texas to pay for the maintenance of those few square feet of
>pavement actually
>IN Texas?
>
>The things you learn on this list....
>Regards
>Don Roberts
>Fullerton
>California Republic
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