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West Texas rancher raises alarm over abandoned well blowouts impacting water supply

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Alan Day

Well blowouts have become a common sight on land near the Pecos County and Crane County border, causing damage to property, threatening livestock and raising concerns about water.

Source: West Texas rancher raises alarm over abandoned well blowouts impacting water supply | KOSA TV

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