{
  "id": 10573746,
  "title": "Geologist's 4,942-acre gift in 1959 helped create Guadalupe Mountains Park",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/geologists-4-942-acre-gift-in-1959-helped-create-guadalupe-mountains",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T18:18:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-texas-oil-geologist-first-saw-mckittrick-canyon-in-1921-later-bought-the-land-for-a-private-retreat-38-years-later-he-donated-4942-acres-and-his-home-helping-create-guadalupe-mountains-national-park/articleshow/134547499.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In 1921, petroleum geologist Wallace Pratt was captivated by the stunning landscape of McKittrick Canyon. He subsequently partnered to acquire land which led to the establishment of family homes. Commencing in 1959, Pratt generously began donating his land for conservation, culminating in the 1972 creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Today, his former residences stand preserved within…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}