BIG SPRING, Texas — Ranger Ron has decided to call it a career and retire from his role with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Ron Alton had been the Big Spring State Park Manager for close to three decades.
Ranger Ron came to Big Spring in 1992 after living in College Station and Northern California previously. He has stayed ever since and has appreciated all the time he was able to spend running the park.
"The support of the community to keep this under the auspices of the state was huge," Alton said when talking about one of the times the state tried to close the State Park. "Not just about the park closing, just period for the park. The support of the community has been huge. I see that in other areas too. So this town, I have really enjoyed."
Ranger Ron also said that he plans to unplug during his retirement.