Is the world’s largest certified dark sky reserve in Texas?

Is the world’s largest certified dark sky reserve in Texas?

Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community.  Yes. The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve encompasses over 9 million acres across West Texas and parts of Mexico, according to Dark Sky International, a nonprofit dedicated to combating light pollution. The reserve spans across Jeff Davis, Brewster, Presidio and Reeves counties and into Coahu…

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