About this episode

This episode explores a significant volcanic trail marker in Northeastern New Mexico and its importance to Texas trail drivers.

Northeastern New Mexico was a hotbed (pun intended) of volcanic activity. Over time, those volcanoes became extinct. But one still served a very important purpose for Texas trail drivers. Learn about a very interesting trail marker in this episode of Wise About Texas.

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