In The Big Bend Region. Examine social ramifications of reliance on the industry. Determine extent of continued economic dependence on candelilla for cash income. Unique cultural manifestations, traditional occupation in some mexican families.
Methods remain essentially unchanged, but exhibit cultural adaptations from village to village.
Remains important source of cash income to villagers in northern mexico. Closing of class b ports of entry in the fall of 1996 left presidio and Del Rio the only two legal ports of entry in the entire big bend region. This bureaucratic muscle flexing impeded research because of time restrictions. Research continues, but on a modified schedule which will extend the time needed to complete the project. However, work related to the park is complete except for a visit to San Vicente, mexico, and follow-up in Boquillas, mexico, when sensible and legal arrangements can be made.