by Million sMiles
Terlingua MOON
April 27, 2021
Vol. 32 No. 17
“Awe is the moment when ego surrenders to wonder. This is our inheritance - the beauty before us. We cry. We cry out. There is nothing sentimental about facing the desert bare. It is a terrifying beauty.”
~Terry Tempest Williams
Mavericks' Ice House
Open Mic every Wednesday 7-9pm with DJ Waylon Spinnings BYOV- Bring your own vinyl and we'll take it for a spin!!
Watch our facebook and instagram for updates on live music!
Upcoming Live Music/Events
Tuesday 4/27 Betty Benedeadly 7-9pm
Wednesday 4/28- Open Mic/BYOV (bring your own vinyl)
Thursday 4/29- Bill Palmer 7-9pm
Saturday 5/1 Stone Wheels Duo 7-9pm
Friday 5/7 Tim Relleva 7-9pm
Monday 5/10 Paint n Sip 6-8pm- $30 for class/materials, contact Mandy to reserve a spot
Thursday 5/13 Kristina's Next Adventure Party- potluck and discounted shots!
Saturday 5/15 Kathy and Michael Broussard 7-9pm
Friday 5/21- Tim Relleva
Friday 5/28 Darrin Kobetich
Saturday 5/29 Darrin Kobetich
Saturday, June 12-- Official CASI Chilisaurus Cookoff! Dinosaur themed prizes, judges and cooks needed!!
Lots of open dates- musicians please contact mandyatmavericks@gmail.com to book a gig!!
Taqueria El Milagro
Authentic Mexican food served in a fun outdoor space and seating. BYOB and make your own party. Serving from 5-10 PM Wednesdays through Sundays. A favorite of locals and visitors alike.
Specializing in tacos (all kinds), elote, stuffed baked potatoes, steaks, chili rellenos, burgers and hot dogs.
Drive through to go orders. 432 371 2060.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Come for the best coffee in town and stay for the homecooked
breakfasts or lunches. We have it all from eggs cooked to order, burritos, salads, sandwiches, and smoothies. Add on the comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi, local newspapers and you may stay all morning just enjoying the views.
7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m
Big Bend Alliance will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April 29th at 6:00 PM via Zoom. We're a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and Terlingua Cares. All are welcome to join this public meeting. For more information, agenda, minutes, etc, please email <secretary.bbca@gmail.com> or call Sara at 371-2902 with your questions.
County Commissioner’s Agenda for Wednesday, April 28 at 9:30 AM in Alpine. Note info regarding watching live online and telephone and email for you to participate.
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Meeting-April-28-2021.pdf
You may watch past court meetings online here:
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/commissioners-court/watch-latest-commissioners-court-meeting/
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. We wear masks during the meeting, and observe distancing. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem. If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. Leave a message and we'll get back to you.
Shout out to Sara Allen Colando for initiating and facilitating the Town Hall Meeting today; also a hurrah to Amber Harrison, for info on Dark skies, and a welcome to Stephen Hummel our Dark Sky Specialist from McDonald Observatory! But really, it was just so cool to see the crowd of folks who took time to show up and contribute ideas and enthusiasm. I am really proud of our community! ~ Molly Dumas
SHOT TIME LIQUORS is hiring. Great hours - 2 shifts to choose from. Fun working environment and great coworkers. Drop by and pick up an application or just leave your name and we will get back with you.
Give Rio Bravo Construction a call if you would like a free onsite evaluation for your next project (Up to 1 hour free). Driveways, campsites, building pad’s and much more. Terlingua, Study Butte, Terlingua Ranch, Lajitas and surrounding area. 361-945-5250
Shot Time Liquors
Summer drinks are arriving by the TRUCKLOAD!!! Lone Star has the newest addition to the Hard Seltzer Craze and they chose to do it right ....with Blue Agave Nectar! Yep, you read that right, these new Hard Seltzers are sweetened with Blue Agave Nectar. Two flavors - Agave Lime and Agave Watermelon.
And the fun does not stop there. We also brought in Bacardi Canned Cocktails that we had a very fun tasting party for. These babies won full staff approval. Rum Punch, Mojito (that Jana says pass the test!), and Limon y Lemonade. Oh, and Cazadores Margaritas with Orange Liqueur - in yummy regular or SPICY. These Margaritas ain’t no sissy fake ‘Rita’s. Nope .... they are muy sabroso! The supply was limited for the rollout - DO NOT WAIT or you will miss them.
We are open Monday thru Saturday 10-9. As always - PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
If you own or operate a nightly rental(s) in the Big Bend and are interested in giving your guests an opportunity to participate in a brief survey about the importance of protecting dark skies in the Big Bend, a form is available to place in your rentals. It's a short poll, just four questions, and can help gather data about how many of our visitors come here specifically to enjoy our night skies. To request a printable pdf form, email rreadydog@hotmail.com. Included will be instructions about how to submit the data you help to collect.
Earth and Fire Gallery
We are pleased to welcome to the Gallery, our Guest Artist, Richard D. Curtin.
" Inspired by the austere landscape, this city boy is mesmerized by the west Texas wide-open spaces and the shapes the sun creates by bathing the objects below, even the clouds cast shadows! The mountains miles away or the cactus at my feet, the inspiration for my painting is right in front of me.
Having graduated with a BFA from Auburn University and after a very successful entertainment career, I return to my passion of painting and earned an MA from Sul Ross State University in my semi-retirement in my new home of Alpine, Texas. Reigniting my passion and artistic style with an emphasis on the landscape, its inhabitants and its manmade elements telling stories of how we coexist with nature and its beauty.
Like the cow in the desert, I am so happy in my new environment under the huge sky enjoying the sun, the clouds during the day and the abundance of stars at night. What I see around me keeps me looking up, smiling and painting."
The Town Electrician, Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504 ME# 326558 Local, Licensed, Insured
thetownelectrician@bigbend.net 432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533
(Cell)
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
From Mrs. Simons- The following students were the winners in the Elementary Reading Bee. Divisions
Emergent Reader: Aniah (April was a very close second)
Early Reader: Joe
Transitional Reader: Mileiry
Fluent Reader: Aylynn
From Ms. Willmon:The Economics Class has been playing the online Stock Market Game for 10 weeks. They won first and second place in their region.
First Place Team: Taylor, Coltan, and Israel
Second Place Team: Jakeline, Hector, and Robi.
The Chinati Foundation visited the school on Tuesday, April 20. They worked with the high school art classes, the middle school AVID class, and Grades 3-4 art classes to produce freeform plaster sculptures using mesh, wire, and plaster strips. The students finished the sculptures later in the week using paint and spray paint. Thank you for spending the day with us, Chinati.
INCREASED RESERVATIONS FOR BIG BEND CAMPGROUNDS
With record visitation comes increased demand for campsites. To reduce the frustration of driving all the way to Big Bend, only to find that all campground sites are full, the National Park Service will be increasing the number of Big Bend campsites available for advanced reservations online.
For more info, visit:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
THANKS, Brewster County for Shots in Arms! Great start!
https://data.democratandchronicle.com/covid-19-vaccine-tracker/texas/48/?fbclid=IwAR1elqXKh21fe2t7DMxna-TCoB3OWoWN4z5furlHlBYKktGWXiy97_xkEBM
Thank you all for coming out to the town hall meeting on Saturday to learn about dark sky efforts in the Big Bend. It was really positive and I appreciated the opportunity to hear everyone's perspectives, I learned a lot. Over the next several months, if things continue to improve with the pandemic, I am going to slowly start reviving the Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance (part of Big Bend Citizen's Alliance). The town hall was a great start and lets me know that the community is behind this initiative.
For starters, here is the link to the International Dark Sky Association website. https://www.darksky.org/
- As we discussed, you will find printable brochures under the Resources tab. You can print them yourselves or they will send out free brochures if you ask.
Thanks again and it was great to see so many faces in person!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Amber
Big Bend Citizen's Alliance
Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance
Current DARK SKIES ordinance
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Orders-Regulating-Outdoor-Lighting-in-Brewster-County-June-13th-2018.pdf?fbclid=IwAR272Pe-Ww5KTmWjINAIPKBvWgA74ezkP9rpdOwpzX3MVnsjAL6HmAXENlg
All Texans are eligible to get a library card from the Houston Library. They have e-books, music, movies that you can download and watch....
https://houstonlibrary.org/my-link-card-registration?fbclid=IwAR23tlXRZYRGCWOvCeSgYMS4p5uJc0dSCkq7OTzdrPYeFI53JpKNto7TxG8
Doctor Jay Kirk owner of Clark Chiropractic in Odessa will be at Big Bend Church in Study Butte on Saturday May 1 to see people for appointments from 8:30 am till 3 pm. Please call his office at (432) 337-5553 to schedule appointments and for more information. Make sure you tell them that you are scheduling for Saturday May 1 at at big bend church. https://clarkchiropractictx.com
The Big Bend Big Fix 2
original low-cost spay/neuter clinic for pets is coming to Fort Davis Friday, May 14 11 AM to 7 PM The cost will be $45 per cat or dog. This event is open to pet owners throughout the Tri-County area. Limited financial assistance and pet transportation are available. Vaccines and microchips will also be offered. Call 432-837-2532 to register, discuss financial support or obtain directions to the location.
We are hosted by a coalition of donors and rescue organizations along With TexPet shelter surgical solutions.
Kyote Radio - Open Wide Music Video/Single Release
https://youtu.be/YjsgvsY8u44
http://www.kyoteradioband.com/epk.html
Facebook.com/kyoteradio
@kyoteradio
We hope that you’ve made it through this crazy *ss year with no more than the expected bumps and bruises, and that you get a chance to check out “Open Wide” (we hope it rocks yer brains out)! If you have any questions for us, or want to potentially premiere the video or single before the 4/30 release date - just hit us back here! We are looking forward to seeing everybody out in the wild soon!
CHISOS BASIN REOPENED FRIDAY, APRIL 23
With the 1,341 acre South Rim Fire at 80% containment and no longer deemed a threat to developed areas, the NPS reopened the park's popular Chisos Basin area.
Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723
Dig Terlingua – We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work
Backhoe, Bulldozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.
Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches.
We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations - Commercial & Residential - TCEQ #34046. Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT. 713.907.5259
Basecamp Terlingua is hiring for our reservations team! Pay starts at $15/hour. Must have high computer literacy, customer service skills and be available evenings and weekends. Position is part time to start, 20-25 hours/week. Lots of opportunities for raises, more hours and more responsibility. At 9 months of employment, full-time employees will automatically be bumped to a salary of $40,000. Email carrie@basecampterlingua.com for more information or to apply. Resumes a plus.
Basecamp Terlingua is looking for one or more full or part-time housekeepers. Pay starts at $12 but will move up to $15 if it’s a good fit. All full-time employees are guaranteed a salary of $40,000 after 9 months of employment. Must be hard-working, have strong attention to detail and be a team player. Must be available weekends. Must be able to work legally in the US. Spanish speaking a plus. Please email dymphna@basecampterlingua.com or call 432-294-4611 to apply.
THIS SATURDAY IS FLEA MARKET DAY AT THE PAVILLION next to the Little Burro Country Store. BRING YOUR STUFF TO SELL COME FIND THINGS YOU’’VE BEEN NEEDING!
NO SET UP FEE. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Workforce Solutions Borderplex is having an informational session for Jeff Davis on Thursday at 6 pm CST time.
The main purpose is to have a session where WSB talks about their childcare program and answer any questions that the public might have on the program.
This is to spread the word to the entire Tri-County with the thought that the conversation will be helpful to those in Brewster County as well. You can join in the virtual session by clicking on this link:
Zoom Meeting for Rural Area Thursday, April 29th at 5pm MST, 6pm CST
https://zoom.us/j/8368093580?pwd=WXhoakdVaEptb1hJNWNEd1dKaGxiUT09
WSF is interested in having additional virtual sessions. If you have any questions or ideas you can contact David Cuellar
Project Coordinator Workforce Solutions Borderplex 304 Texas Ave, Suite 1400
El Paso, TX 79901 915-241-2349 Cell
Email: David.Cuellar@borderplexjobs.com
Countywide Burn Ban has been extended as of March 24, 2021
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Order-Prohibiting-Outdoor-Burning-Approved-March-24-2021.pdf
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