Definitely not a permanent closure. Possibly it will be just for a day. It could be for several days. My guess is road work planned near the railroad tracks that cross New Carmen. I have not heard any details, but will put out an update when New Carmen re-opens. Sherry Wilson > > Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner