And the smell. Describe the smell for us.

dredmorbius · on July 27, 2019

"Indescribable".

I could smell Dodge City, KS, 20 miles downwind.

OTOH, very cool brick streets, and best taquerias I've found anywhere in the States, with a very wide selection of meats.

johnohara · on July 27, 2019

Doesn't compare to the feedlots in El Paso which are easily 5x the size (or more), somewhat higher up from the river.

The west Texas wind was blowing from the south/southwest at 15-20 mph. There was no detectable odor, even west of Amarillo when we stopped for fuel. Hot too. 103 degrees fahrenheit. Plenty of room to dissipate I guess.

I was surprised however, by the amount of corn being grown. I don't remember seeing it just a few years ago. I could be wrong. It seemed out of place but was very healthy. 5-6 feet tall already.

dreamcompiler · on July 27, 2019

> There was no detectable odor, even west of Amarillo when we stopped for fuel.

I've driven by the Wildorado feedlot dozens of times, and I always put my A/C on recirc 5 miles before and after. The stench still gets into the car. Conditions must have been very unusual during your trip.