Craig Carter

Coyne Gibson, a scientist and advocate for the Big Bend Conservation Alliance, and Craig Carter, a seasoned horseman wrangler for Hollywood, discuss the impact of massive oil production in the Permian Basin on the vulnerable Big Bend landscape. They share personal narratives about preserving the area’s beauty amidst economic pressures and the shift toward renewable energy. Highlighting the mysteries of Marfa and the need for environmental stewardship, they explore the contradictions of living in a region torn between heritage and the oil industry.