The Tireless John Kurc / by Tomiko Jones

4 February 2021
Sonoran Desert, Arizona

Overdue shout out to John Kurc who’s tirelessly documenting the new border wall. He’s been a generous guide and an informative companion; letting me tag along on some of his pursuits. Finally made it out to Guadelupe Canyon, where the dynamiting of the landscape, bulldozing of river beds and nearly complete obstruction of the jaguar migratory path is palpable. Here are a few snapshots: looking east, then west, John in the frame for scale. 3: from the windy view at the Arizona-New Mexico border in the Peloncillo Mountains. 4: a creek up high in the hills beckons...I dream of a meander and a peaceful day at camp, but first, back to the work!
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