Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Terlingua Moon

VOL. 30 NO. 18                april 30, 2019                 BY MAEWESTERN

I believe all roads lead to the same place and that is wherever all roads lead to. -Willie Hugh Nelson

The Town Electrician
Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured  
432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

Recycle News & Updates
     As I’ve mentioned before recycling has become more difficult. So we are having to make a lot of changes. We will take the trailer to PJ on May 2 to unload it. Then we are moving the trailer to our new home. This will be behind the ballparks at the school. It’s gated and unfortunately we will keep it locked unless a volunteer is there to make sure what goes in is recyclable. This is because we are getting way too much trash, especially plastic. If we don’t get much better the park will shut us down from bringing anything.
     So now we only be able to accept clean cardboard, #1 and #2 plastic that is clean and rinsed. No caps or tops please. Aluminum cans are OK along with clean and rinsed tin cans. No other metal. And we can no longer accept paper, including paper board any longer as we have no outlet to take it. So only clean cardboard on the paper products.
     So again, after the next run we will be closed most of May while we get setup at the new location. We are trying to find more volunteers to be at the trailer on certain days and hours so we can make sure we only take what we can recycle. It is unfortunate but we have no alternative.
     Alpine has the Hal Flanders recycle facility on Cemetery Rd. that will take most products including glass at certain times. Also, at the landfill on the road to Marathon about a mile past the 67/90 intersection they will take cardboard. So if you have a lot of cardboard this is very easy. 
     Any questions please email krullro1966@gmail.com.

Canyon Brew at Far Flung Outdoor Center
It’s heating up around here! Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

Far Flung Outdoor Center    
Our 79852 shirts are almost gone! Plus we just added several new shirts to our t-shirt sale, drop by and see what’s new.
The Terlingua Bottoms Group
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

This Week at The Starlight
Join us any night of the week for dinner, drinks, music and more. We take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. There’s no place better to be than The Starlight on Cinco de Mayo and Plan now for Mother’s Day Brunch, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
This week’s music:
Monday 29th: Brandi Humberson
Tuesday 30th: The Goats of Clay Henry
MAYDAY! James Williams
Thursday, 2nd: Norman Baker
Friday, 3rd: Gary Gorence
Saturday, 4th: Utter & Haislip
Sunday, 5th: CINCO DE MAYO! Carlos Maxwell & Ted Arbogast
Monday, 6th: Laird Considine
Have a wonderful week!

Many Stones
Many Stones still has a lot of young hens of mixed breeds that will be laying soon. People asked me to hatch some again this year and they need to come buy them ASAP. Also have a few new guitars left starting at $100.00.

Tiny House For Sale 
Two-year-old 399 square ft Athens Park Model currently located on Ocotillo Mesa Road. Selling it with major furnishings and all appliances included for $60,000. The land is not included. Must be moved. It is built on a flatbed trailer. For more info, contact Denise at 217-415-7721or visit https://m.facebook.com/ groups/411729488873828?view=permalink&id=2300812523298839

Farmers’ Market is Back!
The Farmers’ Market is the coolest place to be this Spring! Please join us every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell local produce, fresh eggs, art, handicrafts, and baked goods! We’re also looking for musicians to play during the market. For more info, please call or text 432-244-7656.

Deb Taylor at Earth and Fire Gallery
Earth and Fire Gallery’s featured Guest Artist is Deb Taylor for the entire month of April. As a textile artist she has developed a natural method using local botanicals, sunshine (something we have plenty of), and mineral rich well water.  Her 3-day process produces results that represent the colors of our landscape here in the Chihuahuan Desert. Her body of work includes T-shirts for men and women, small handwoven wall hangings, Prayer Flags, and other “Objects of Curiosity.” Gallery Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m.seven days a week. Stop by and visit her and the other local resident artists with so many talents. Located in a little rock building in the Ghost Town.

Celebrate World Labyrinth Day
Saturday, May 4th is World Labyrinth Day.  Everyone is invited to visit and/or walk the Labyrinth at Easter Egg Valley. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s fulfilling. Open from dawn until dark. East of the Chisos Mining Company Motel just off 170. Mitakuye Oyasin. All Are Relations.

Dark Skies+Roundtable+Potluck+Live Music
Dark Skies, Roundtable Discussion, Potluck and Live Music, Oh MY! Saturday May 4. BBRSP Ranger Amber Harrison and BBNP Ranger Tracey Coe invite all to a friendly shin dig on dark sky practices and our role as Big Bend stewards in protecting our FREEGIN’ AMAZING internationally recognized Dark Sky Parks *and equally amazing surrounding areas* … Join the proactive conversation *and be a dark sky hero* !! SATURDAY MAY 4th 6:30-8 p.m. with live music by the lovely Sarah Burton and delicious food by India.  (Extra enthusiasm added by Moon editor!)  Brought to you by Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, hosted at the Goat Pens. FREE.  All are welcome.  Please bring a dish to share!  Cash Bar on site.  The Goat Pens are located on South County Rd., 1.5 miles north from FM 170, and on the east side! For more info, email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com 

Social Media Job Opening
Big Bend Chamber of Commerce received a portion of the Hotel and Occupancy Tax to promote local events and happenings in the Big Bend community via social media and website. The chamber’s goal is to be a helpful resource to travelers and locals who want to know what’s happening.  This is a paid position staring at $600 a month for a local in Big Bend.  ndividual will be responsible for generating content and posting to Instagram, Facebook, and our website weekly. Other responsibilities include attending chamber board meetings once a month and chairing the social media committee. For more information on the position and how to apply email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com. The next Chamber meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 2nd at the Chili Pepper.

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801 jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791  Licensed, bonded and insured   940.255.2723

Dig Terlingua
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259  Congratulations to the Willows Grand Opening!  We’ll be back to work on parking and we’ll also be doing some road base and gravel hauling this week.

Shot Time Liquors
Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, tobacco and lotto needs.  Come see lots of  new products and gift sets today!  Bourbon barrell aged red wines by Beringer Bros and Mondavi, Quiet Man irish whiskey, new canned cocktails, and Kinky Liquers just to name a few.  Local art is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us on FB!  Call, email, or stop by today! Special ordering in all departments available with notice. Check out our winners’ wall!  We had a $1500 payout on Powerball this week! Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852! 

Espresso ... y poco mas! 
Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.   Our breakfast and lunch menu offers all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.
We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there’s a special of the day.  Try our version of eggs Benedict and you’ll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
This week’s special is a migas plate.  Don’t miss it!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It’s a good place to meet new people, and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

Taqueria El Milagro
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!  
Eat in or take out!   We often add specials!
Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance Workshop
The Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance will hold a Workshop to discuss and propose changes to our Bylaws and the Policy & Procedures on Thursday, May 2nd at the South County Emergency Response Center. The workshop will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Ghost Town Charities, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and Terlingua Cares. All are welcome to attend this Workshop. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!  

Jeff Haislip says THANKS!
I would like to extend a very special Thank You to all involved in the Voices Fundraiser! Thanks High Sierra! Viva George Goss! Too many to mention those who donated and the very generous bidders! It was a great success! Let’s have a fun and safe Fiesta picnic style May 11!

This Week at La Kiva
Wednesday, May 1st - Tim Relleva hosting Open Mic
Thursday, May 2nd - Chet O’Keefe with his guitar
Friday, May 3rd - Tim Relleva with Rock ‘n Roll, with Karaoke with Clayton
Pizzas, Steaks and Burgers as usual with Fish ‘n Chips on Thursday and Friday.
We are looking for Kitchen and Bar Staff at all levels.

Pup of the Week - Chloe! 
Chloe is a super sweet, mellow pitbull mix that is ready to find her forever home. She is well behaved, house trained and walks perfectly on a leash. Chloe gets along great with dogs of all sizes and is respectful of the cats in her foster home. She loves attention and is looking for a keeper who will have lots of time for her. Chloe is spayed and fully vaccinated. For more information on this special gal, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com

Help Wanted
Full time or part time house keeper. Housing opportunities available for full time position. Come by for your application at Chisos Mining Co Motel.

THIS SATURDAY, MAY 4TH!! FIRST ANNUAL GREEN DESERT LIVING RANCH ROAD CLEANUP!! 9AM-9:15AM MEET UP.. BY 9:30AM WE WILL BE OUT STARTING OUR CLEAN UP!! AFTERWARD COME HANG OUT AND ENJOY AN APPRECIATION MEAL AT GREEN DESERT LIVING! 
Bring yourself, wear lightweight & bright colored clothing for easy visibility to vehicles that may be travelling on the Ranch Road! 
We will be providing the following: Water, Gatorade, 30 GALLON TRASH BAGS & (S, M, L & XL) Gloves!! We are gonna go until it gets too hot!! (So until about high noon.) After the cleanup head on back to GREEN DESERT LIVING for BBQ & hang out appreciation meal. All meats(brisket & chicken) will be provided BY US if anyone wants to bring sides to go with the meats that is totally optional and up to y'all.   May the 4th be with you as we help our beautiful Terlingua Ranch Road get some cleanup love that is so deserved.      FYI: KIDS WILL BE PRESENT!!!    Don't like seeing trash or debris on the Ranch Road?  Join us & come be apart of a great cause!PLEASE SHARE TO SPREAD THE WORD!

Earth and Fire Gallery is proud to welcome our new Guest Artists for the 
month of May:  Molly Dumas, Julie Braswell and AleKsandra Chapman.  Oh, 
the fun we'll have!

Get your MOON news and submissions in by Monday noon for that week’s MOON. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! (We like it easy.)




Tuesday, April 23, 2019

TERLINGUA MOON
April 23, 2019
                           Vol. 30 No. 17
Edited by Cactus Jane


“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon, is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring – it was peace.” 
—Milan Kundera

VOICES FROM BOTH SIDES!  The fundraiser for Voices is April 28, Sunday, at High Sierra.  George Goss is playing at 12:30.  Get your Voices From Both Sides T-shirts!  Auction at 2 p.m.  Terlingua jam to follow.

BOQUILLAS PORT OF ENTRY SUMMER HOURS.  OPEN 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday through Monday.  CLOSED Tues. through Thurs.  

THIS THURSDAY APRIL 25TH AT 10:30 AM the Big Bend Hospital District Program will be at the Family Crisis Center of Terlingua.  They will be offering Pharmacy Assistance focusing on both Asthma and Diabetes.  Also, at 11:00 a.m.Bob Estern will be giving a presentation on Don Bryant's Dome construction methods and everyone invited to attend!  *If you are diabetic or asthmatic, and have trouble paying for prescriptions, you may be eligible for low cost or free prescriptions. For more information, you can come to the Crisis Center in the Ghost town tomorrow beginning at 10:00 and speak with the folks from Big Bend Hospital District Program...or, if you can't make it then, Mike will have papers and can facilitate the application process. This is primarily aimed at folks who have no insurance, but even if you have insurance, you may be eligible, so you are encouraged to show up or contact them to see if you can get some help.
Es usted diabetico o sufre de asma ? Facilitamos programas de medicacion para clients con asma o diabetis. Les ayudamos a obtener medicamento a bajo o sin costo para usted. Estaremos ahi manana en Crisis Center de ghosttown a las 10:00 am.Tambien BBRHD estaremos asistiendo con programas para personas sin cobertura medica. Los esperamos manana !!!

THIS WEEK AT LA KIVA ðŸŽ¶
Tuesday, 23rd:  Comedy Open Mic with Kat
Wednesday, 24th:  Open Mic with Tim Relleva ðŸŽ¶
Thursday, 25th:  Chet O'Keefe with his guitar ðŸŽ¶
Friday, 26th:  Tim Relleva with Rock 'n Roll, then Karaoke with Clayton
Saturday, 27th:  Paul Splowl with his guitar, then Clayton with Karaoke
n followed by Karaoke with Clayton
*Every night* Barbecue, Burgers, Pizza & Steaks.  Thursday & Friday ~ wonderful Fish 'n Chips.

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT ðŸŽ¶
Monday: Sarah Burton
Tuesday: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday: Laird Considine
Thursday: The Whitmores
Friday: Brendan Flippo
Saturday: early show – Stephen Castillo, late show – The Memphis Strange with Doug Strahan
Monday, 29th: Brandi Humberson

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER.  It’s heating up around here!  Try a cold brew or your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!  Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.  The breakfast and lunch menu offers cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town, with fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there's a special of the day.  Try the eggs Benedict and you'll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh.  To-go picnics available, too!  Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It's a good place to meet new people and get tips for your visit.  7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.daily.  Start your day here!

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY’S featured Guest Artist is Deb Taylor for the entire month of April.  As a textile artist she has developed a natural method using local botanicals, sunshine (something we have plenty of), and mineral rich well water.  Her 3-day process produces results that represent the colors of our landscape here in the Chihuahuan Desert.  Her body of work includes T-shirts for men and women, small handwoven wall hangings, Prayer Flags, and other "Objects of Curiosity".  Gallery Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. seven days a week. Stop by and visit her and the other local resident artists with so many talents.  Located in a little rock building in the Ghost Town.

VISIT US IN ROOM 101 – Shot Time Liquors – open Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. for all your beer, booze, tobacco and lotto needs.  Come see all our new products and gift sets today!  Whitson’s hot condiments available now. Local art  is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.   Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852! 

THE TERLINGUA BOTTOMS GROUP OF AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

SATURDAY, MAY 4TH IS WORLD LABYRINTH DAY.  Everyone is invited to visit and/or walk the Labyrinth at Easter Egg Valley.  It’s free, it’s fun, it’s fulfilling.  Open from dawn until dark.  East of the Chisos Mining Company Motel just off 170. Mitakuye Oyasin. All Are Relations.

DARK SKIES + ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION + POTLUCK + LIVE MUSIC Saturday May 4.  BBRSP Ranger Amber Harrison and BBNP Ranger Tracey Coe invite all to a friendly shin dig on dark sky practices and our role as Big Bend stewards in protecting our FREEGIN’ AMAZING internationally recognized Dark Sky Parks *and equally amazing surrounding areas* … Join the proactive conversation *and be a dark sky hero* !!  SATURDAY MAY 4th 6:30-8 p.m. with live music by the lovely Sarah Burton and delicious food by India.  (Extra enthusiasm added by Moon editor!)  Brought to you by Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, hosted at the Goat Pens. FREE.  All are welcome.  Please bring a dish to share!  Cash Bar on site.  The Goat Pens are located on South County Rd., 1.5 miles north from FM 170, and on the east side! For more info, email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com.  

SOCIAL MEDIA JOB OPENING:  Big Bend Chamber of Commerce received a portion of the Hotel and Occupancy Tax to promote local events and happenings in the Big Bend community via social media and website.  The chamber’s goal is to be a helpful resource to travelers and locals who want to know what’s happening.  This is a paid position staring at $600 a month for a local in Big Bend.  Individual will be responsible for generating content and posting to Instagram, Facebook, and our website weekly.  Other responsibilities include attending chamber board meetings once a month and chairing the social media committee.  For more information on the position and how to apply email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com.  The next Chamber meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 2nd at the Chili Pepper.

APRIL 28 COMMUNITY TAIZE SERVICE focuses on living and dying into eternity.  Taize, an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation, will be held at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at St. James Episcopal Church located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine.  A soup, salad and bread supper will follow – free and open to all.  For more information, contact pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER just added several new shirts to the t-shirt sale.  Drop by and see what’s new.  79852 shirts are back!

MANY STONES has hens to sell.  Price going up soon like the cost of feed!

TOOL & EQUIPMENT SALE at Taylor Terlingua Rentals Friday & Saturday only, April 26th & 27th8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  One-half mile from FM 170 on S County Road at Cinco Circle.  Lots of tools and equipment to clear out.  

ONE EXTRA WYLIE WATER TANK 1,750 gallon Wylie water-catchment tank on hand.
Call 371-2506 if interested.  Leave a message if we miss your call. 

FLACK ELECTRICAL SERVICES.  Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791 Licensed, bonded and insured 940.255.2723

THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN, CHARLES TURVEY, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured.  Email or call thetownelectrician@bigbend.net (432) 424-3464.

ALL ENERGIES IS AN AUTHORIZED DEALER of Crown and Rolls Surrette batteries. offering a full line of competitively priced deep cycle batteries.  Call (432) 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information.

SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION – Your local, experienced, construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009.  We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right.  Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993.  jackinterlingua@yahoo.com or (214) 709-2771

TERLINGUA POO Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801 jeff@basecampterlingua.com or (512) 417-6115


DIG TERLINGUA
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.  Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.  Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046 (713) 907-5259

FAVOR TO ASK of the local managers of any kind of lodging: Please include a brief note concerning purple posts/signs and trespass laws in your info pack/page.

TRESPASS REMINDER: As part of the navigation right, one may use the bed and, to a limited degree, the banks of a navigable stream.  However, the use of the private property adjacent to a stream can be a criminal trespass.  MORE AT https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/water_issues/rivers/navigation/riddell/trespass.phtml 


THIS WEEK’S DOGGO. 
Pet of the week - Sister!  Sister is a goofy, active, happy dog who loves sticks, cuddling, treats, and soft surfaces.  She has wonderful house manners and is great with cats.  Sister is very active and makes a great jogging and hiking partner, but she loves her spot on the couch too.  Most of all, Sister loves other dogs!!  Sister’s goofy interior is concealed by a slightly nervous exterior.  She will require gentle keepers prepared to do a little work to earn her trust.  Her foster family believes that a dog friend is an essential component of her everyday comfort.  Respectful kids are a-ok!  Sister is spayed, vaccinated and being fostered in South County.  She weighs about 60 pounds and is about 18 months old.  Santa’s Little Helper, anyone? For more information, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019


TERLINGUA MOON
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!

April 16, 2019
“Love is like a tree: it grows by itself, roots itself deeply in our being and continues to flourish over a heart in ruin. The inexplicable fact is that the blinder it is, the more tenacious it is. It is never stronger than when it is completely unreasonable.”  - Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU, BIG BEND AREA AND
PRESIDIO VALLEY FOR HUMIDITY LESS THAN 15 PERCENT...WINDS OF 15 TO
30 MPH AND HIGH FIRE DANGER...
Critical weather and fuel conditions are expected Wednesday as west winds increase.
* AFFECTED AREA...Marfa Plateau, Big Bend area and Presidio Valley.
* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph.  * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* FIRE DANGER...High   IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely  spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Voices From Both Sides FUNdraiser
High Sierra will be hosting a fundraiser for Voices on the 28th - Musid from George Goss at 12:30 and fundraiser at 2. Anyone with something to donate can get with Mark Lewis. 

NEW LAUNDROMAT IN TOWN 
Study Butte RV Park has opened a laundromat.  The laundromat is open to everyone and located in the big turquoise building at the front of the park.  We added 2 more washers and dryers last week and now have 6 of each. We are open 8-8 with a last load start time of 6:30 p.m.  Wash and Fold service is available. 

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT SANTA INEZ IN THE TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN
Good Friday, April 19th at 5 p.m.   Easter Sunday, April 21st at 5 p.m.
Father Mike Wallens of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission will be officiating. All are welcome.

THE 9TH ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER'S BALL IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.  
Saturday, April 20th at La Kiva.  Doors open at 5 p.m.; $15. Craig Carter & the Spur of the Moment Band at 8 p.m.  Lots of great items being donated for the Firefighter's Ball coming up this Saturday, April 20th at La Kiva! We'll post more items each day. Additional sponsorships: Basecamp Terlingua Chisos Mountain Lodge Big Bend Resorts and Adventures Just a few of the many Silent Auction Items that have been donated below: The Gage Hotel - one nights stay Big Bend Resort and Adventures / Big Bend Stables - mini vacation package of 1 nights stay, dinner, and a sunset ride for two, Chisos Mountain lodge - 1 nights stay and dinner, Ricky Salazar - set of earrings. Thank-you to all who have contributed!
Thank you to the following businesses for their sponsorships:
Lajitas Resort
Rio Grande Electric
Ft. Davis State Bank
Big Bend Telephone

DARK SKIES ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AND POTLUCK
Community discussion lead by Amber Harrison and Tracey Coe on dark sky friendly practices and the responsibility our Big Bend Community has in protecting our internationally recognized Dark Sky Parks and surrounding areas. Come join the proactive conversation on the importance of protecting our dark nights. SATURDAY MAY 4. >From 6:30-8p.m. with live music by the lovely Sarah Burton. Gates Open 6 p.m. Pot Luck, Meet & Greet 6:30 p.m. Roundtable 7 p.m. This event is put together by the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, hosted at the Goat Pens. FREE. All are welcome.  Please bring a dish to pass. Cash Bar.  (The Goat Pens are located 1.5 in on South County road on the right.) email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com for more info :)

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
It's going to be another wonderful week at The Starlight! Celebrate this glorious desert spring with us, including an extraordinary Easter Brunch (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)! The menu will be extra special and you can check it out later in the week on our website or social media (Instagram or Facebook). As always, we take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com
Monday, 4/15: The Whitmores
Tuesday, 4/16: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday, 4/17: Brandi Humberson
Thursday & Friday, 4/18 & 19: Bruce Salmon
Saturday, 4/20: The Swifts
Easter Sunday, 4/21 (Dinner):  Trio
Monday, 4/22: Sarah Burton

FULL PINK MOON POT LUCK !!!!
APRIL 19TH 7:00 P.m.
JACKASS FLATS 
TERRYMAR PAVILION 
BRING A DISH AND A CHAIR ENJOY THE EVENING .....OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE @ THIS TIME <3
This year, the Full Pink Moon reaches peak fullness at 7:12 A.M. (EDT) on Friday, April 19. For the best view, watch for the Moon on the night of the 18th, when it will be at near-peak fullness and shine bright in the sky.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! 
Plug into the Ghost Town and all it has to offer by starting your day with us.  Our breakfast and lunch menu offers the best cooking in Terlingua. We also have fresh croissants every day, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and a  large cooked-to-order menu all day.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!  
Eat in or take out! Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

POKER
There will be a Poker Tournament 20 April at the Legion. First round starts at 1 p.m. and second at 6 p.m.

ROBOTICS
Thank you to all who came out and supported the Big Bend High School robotics class fundraiser!  It was too windy to get the hot air balloon in the sky but the students enjoyed demonstrating their projects and the dunk tank was a splashing success. Thanks again - team #11720 the Purobots!

BIG BEND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETING AT REGIONAL ACADEMICS 
in San Angelo at Angelo State University were Current Issues Team: Grace Sullivan, Kendry Perez, Nick Jones, and Luke Agnew. Super proud that we have a team of seniors interested in what is going on in the world today. Jessica Maldonado earned the top score by a girl in Computer Science written competition. Others competing were: Taylor Ohl-Copy Editing, Emma Wright-News Writing, Zach Eby-Feature Writing and Editorial Writing, Luke Agnew-Feature, Grace Sullivan-Headline Writing, and Yadriana Villanueva-Science. You make us proud Paisanos!

FLEA MARKET 
SAT 20TH - TERRYMAR PAVILION !! On 118, 22 miles north of Study Butte
9:00 a.m. till ???? Come on out and do some tradin and visiting ....

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Join Texas State Parks Habitat Specialist Price Rumbelow for an informative talk about mountain lions in the Big Bend.  6-7 p.m., J.W. "Red" Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte.

HELP WANTED - TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY
 is looking for applicants for the following positions: Part-time cashiers,
general cleaning projects and processing incoming orders. Please stop by the Trading Company for an application.

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)

SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION
Your local, experienced,  construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009. We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right. Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993.  jackinterlingua@yahoo.com  or 214.709.2771

STRAWBALES FOR SALE
60 straw bales for sale. Price negotiable; <$3 each Must take all.  ASAP. Contact Dale at Jenssengallery@hotmail.com or 512-947-6289

MANY STONES
has pullets for sale $10.00 each. Come get them before the price goes up. Also have in stock a new book, Terlingua Old Farts, by Dick Frank, about the life of Howard Upchurch.

NO AL MURO (because bears)

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
It’s heating up around here!  Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
still has several shirts on sale to make room for new styles and restock old favorites.  79852 shirts are back!

LAST WEEKEND'S SOTOL FESTIVAL

ARTICLE ABOUT BOQUILLAS

RECOMMENDATION
I’d like to recognize and recommend Scott Wright. We hired Scott to replace a large porch on our Terlingua property. He gave us a fair price, told us he would order the materials Monday, have them by Wednesday and do the porch on Thursday.  We went back to Wimberley and came back the next Friday to a beautiful new porch. He never asked for money up front, ordered the material, had the porch done in a day and it looks great. We actually had to track him down to pay him.  We highly recommend Scott for any handy man/construction work in the area. Contact him through Bee Mountain Hardware. Madonna & Allan Kimball

TERLINGUA POO
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801  jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

FLACK ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured  940.255.2723

DIG TERLINGUA
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259 The backhoe remains out Blue Ridge Road in the Solitario and grading work continues at the Willows.

MILO AND MIA 
are brother and sister both looking for their forever homes! They are 8 months old and are Boxer, Parson Terrier and Jack Russell mixes. Given these breeds, Milo and Mia are playful, bright and fearless! They are available for adoption as a pair or as individual dogs. Upon adoption, they will be fully vaccinated and spayed/neutered. For a meet and greet or to find out more information, please contact the Marathon Animal Shelter at 432-386-4593 or send an email to mmwesttx@yahoo.com.  

Terlingua Ranch NON POTABLE WATER SALES UPDATE (4.17.19)
We will be selling NON-POTABLE WATER from the 3 Mile Road Well (the north well) starting tomorrow from 9am - 1pm.  You must come to the office and pay, then bring the receipt to the attendant at the 3 Mile Well.
Starting next week we will be selling water 5 days a week and will be closed Friday and Saturday.
Restrictions for now will be 500 gallons per Member Account per week.
Hours of Operations
Thursday        April 18th  9am - 1pm
Friday             April 19th  9am - 1pm
Saturday        April 20th  9am - 1pm
Sunday          April 21st   9am - 1pm
Monday         April 22nd  9am - 1pm
Tuesday        April 23rd   9am - 1pm
Wednesday   April 24th   9am - 1pm
Thursday       April 25th   9am - 1pm
Friday            April 26th  CLOSED
Saturday        April 27th  CLOSED
Sunday          April 28th  9am - 1pm
Monday         April 29th  9am - 1pm
Tuesday        April 30th  9am - 1pm


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