by Million sMiles
Terlingua MOON
March 9, 2021
Vol. 32 No. 10
“I moved here in 1988 to dedicate my life to the Big Bend and its people. I don’t shoot pictures and leave and make a book. This work is a slow accumulation of years of being here. The mountains are familiar friends and the people my heroes. I am one of them.”
— James Evans
BBRMC is looking for individuals in group 1a and 1b who are still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine. We will have 600 first doses this week (Pfizer). If you would like to get on our list, please call 432-837-0430. You will be asked some quick health questions and we will add you to our list. If you have any questions, you can call me, Ruth Hucke at 432-837-0254.
BIG BEND HOSTED 394,000 VISITORS IN 2020
394,000 people visited Big Bend National Park in 2020. Although this is 15% fewer than 2019, it includes over three months of park shutdown, and six months with record-breaking numbers, reflecting a significant increase in overall visitation to Big Bend.
BBNP
Are you planning to visit Big Bend during the month of March? If so, be prepared for road construction delays at the western entrance of the park, as well as Chisos Basin road closures.
The Chisos Basin road will be:
OPEN before 8:00 am
CLOSED from 8:00 am - 11:00 am
OPEN from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with delays
CLOSED from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
OPEN from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm with delays
OPEN from 7:00 pm - 8:00 am
These road closures apply to all visitors, including folks with reservations in the Chisos Basin campground and Chisos Mountains Lodge.
Can't Believe it's Already Going to Be 1 year of this Picture!! We Invite Y'all
We're having a Community Lunch at the Family Crisis Center of Terlingua
On March 12, 2021 at 12 Noon
We Having Great Food, Soft drink and Great from a Very Talented musician Moses Martinez !! Food being Cooked By yours truly Mr. TerlinguaFeverFoodTruck himself. The originators of the Food truck down the Big Bend area. If you would like to Donate, Don't hesitate- reach out to Mike at the Crisis Center.
Taqueria El Milagro
Terlingua's most authentic Mexican food serving 7 days a week from 5 pm until 10 pm (through March 21st) A favorite of locals and visitors alike. BYOB and make a party!
Specializing in tacos (all kinds), elote, stuffed baked potatoes, steaks, chili rellenos and more. Fun outdoor seating, and drive through to go orders. 432 371 2060.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Full menu, best coffee in town, smoothies, picnics to go and more. Our menu includes eggs any way you like them, breakfast burritos, fantastic sandwiches, salads, homemade pastries, and a special now and then.. We pack your picnics, too! Start your day with the best coffee in town, amazing views, home cooking, newspapers and get tips from the locals on the area! Welcome to Spring, too! Since our ordering counter is indoors, we do ask that you wear a mask when inside. It's for all of us.
Best place in Terlingua to start your day! 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Highland Drug has received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)vaccine. This is a one shot vaccine. Call 837-3931 for info - we're currently scheduling appointments for those on our waiting list.
Every child deserves a family! Please consider fostering or adopting. Attend a no obligation informational meeting. Have all your questions answered. All Foster Adopt Information Meetings and Foster Adopt PRIDE Trainings are VIRTUAL. Contact Jamie Williams, (915) 777-0134, Jamie.Williams@dfps.texas.gov for Brewster County.
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
From Ms. Baumann: The Middle School students have been encouraged to read 20 minutes a day. The Big Bend High School Student Council is supporting this goal with a reward each month. The February minutes totaled 560 and the reward was a pizza lunch. The students that met the goal for February were: 8th graders-Luna, Shyla, and Brooke; 6th graders-Bailee, Desiree, and Asa; 5th graders-Isael and Rhylee. Congratulations to these super readers!
From Ms. Willmon: The following students competed in the Big Bend Regional History Fair in Alpine on March 3: Asa, Luna, Cynthia, Laila, Melenie, Chase, & Kaycie. Melenie, Chase, & Kaycie won first place in the senior division for their documentary “Whispers in the Wind”. They will advance to state competition. They also won the American History Award which included medals and a monetary award. Luna won first place in the junior division for her documentary “Guglielmo Marconi: Leading Communication to a New Era”. She will also advance to state competition.
Laila and Cynthia won the Outstanding Senior Award which included medals and a monetary award.
KEEN Contracting is now scheduling for plumbing and handyman services. Contact us at 903-571-8384 via text or call, joshua.keenan@keenancontracting.com, or via Facebook Messenger at KEEN Contracting to get on the list for service and consultation.
STUDY BUTTE WATER SUPPLY:
Job Announcement for Administrative Assistant/Office Manager.
Go to www.studybuttewater.com for details, deadline or 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)
Big Bend Chamber of Commerce will be having its monthly Board of Director's meeting on Thursday, March 11th at 6:00pm via Zoom. Anyone (members or non-members) who would like to attend the meeting please contact us through our email: chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com and request to receive the invitation to the meeting! BBCOC meetings have been officially moved to the second Thursday of every month. We encourage all of our community members to get involved!
Stay in touch. Wylie Tanks will arrive March 11. P/U point is the Baptist Church parking lot this time. Make sure your trailer tires are up and straps are ready to go. We'll know precise details day by day.
elcentro432@gmail.com, 371-2506, (512) 924-2506
School of Constructive Arts Open House
The School of Constructive Arts invites the community to our second Open House! Come see the progress we have made and learn about our future plans.
We will be meeting and greeting, working together, and celebrating over a potluck dinner and bonfire!
March 19 3 PM to Night
1316 Snake Rd, Alpine, TX 79830
Chili Pepper Cafe
In search of a waiter or waitress 18 or older
who can work 5 nights a week Wednesday - Sunday from 1:30 till you’re done with closing duties. We need a self-starter that has good costumer service skills takes the job seriously and has reliable transportation
DEVILS RIVER RUN FOR HOPE
Help make a difference in the lives of kids with cancer...
1/2 Marathon & Marathon Race
Race begins at the beautiful Devils River,
(Devils River State Natural Area), ends at the Bird Sanctuary at McKenna Ranch
NORTH OF DEL RIO, TEXAS, APPROXIMATLY 70 MILES
APRIL 24, 2021 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
POST RACE: BBQ, LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE & AUCTION
EARLY REGISTRATION: THROUGH MARCH 14TH
FULL REGISTRATION: THROUGH APRIL 23RD
MILITARY/LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS DISCOUNTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, OR REGISTER ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT:
Boquillas del Carmen Covid Relief 2021
Boquillas del Carmen is a village of 250 souls across the Rio Grande from Big Bend National Park, Texas. Its economy is dependent on visitors from Big Bend. Due to Covid-19, "non-essential traffic" is restricted between the US and Mexico. The Port of Entry was closed March 21, 2020. The federal order has been extended one month at a time since that date. The current order runs through March 21, 2021. It is likely the closure will be extended beyond that date. The months of March and April are the most popular to visit and therefore the people of Boquillas receive a large part of their annual income during those months. We are redoubling our efforts to assist our friends in need.
We coordinate our efforts with the municipal government of Ocampo, a 12,000 square mile jurisdiction, equivalent to a county in the US, that includes Boquillas and more than 40 other remote villages in northern Coahuila. They purchase the supplies at government warehouses at the best prices and deliver the goods at no expense to the fund. We understand that there are many needs during these trying times and hope you will be able to donate to this cause. Thank you for your generosity.
The Museum of the Big Bend will be CLOSED for Spring Break, March 9-12, 2021.
Agenda for Commissioners Court, March 10
Coronavirus testing will be back in the tri-county again next week. The times and locations are:
Tuesday, March 9, in Marathon at the Marathon Community Center at 109 North East 2nd Street
Wednesday, March 10, in Terlingua at the J.W. "Red" Patillo South Brewster Community Center at 100 TX 118
Thursday, March 11, in Presidio at the Presidio Fire Dept. at 100 East FM 170
Friday, March 12, in Marfa at the Presidio County Courthouse at 300 Highland Street
The sites will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until testing capacity is reached. ID is required. Appointments are preferred but not required. Preregistration can be made online at https://docshealthtesting.com or by texting “DOCSTX” to 41411. These will be saliva tests.
Save the date, April 10 for South County Cleanup day. Details to follow. Commissioner Colando and some guys from Road and Bridge will be at the County Yard on FM170 (across from the Acostas house) to take rubbish from 9 to 3.
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.
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
All Energies: Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered solar panels, we will have panels ready for purchase at the regular price in about two weeks. If you’ve got questions about solar or need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or text 432-242-1874 today.
SHOT TIME LIQUORS
Spring is springing and we are all heading outdoors. We can help with that! We have some wonderful recyclable coolers from Igloo. And to fill them, boy do we have the fun stuff - Ranch Water, Crown and Cola, Crown and Peach Tea, Moonshine Mules, Moonshine ‘Rita’s, Moonshine Blackberry Lemonade, BuzzBallz of several flavors. And we haven't even started on the WINES IN CANS! These babies are the bomb ... BPA free lined cans, throw them in a cooler, no corkscrew, 2 glasses per 375ml can...and the wine is decent brands. And finally, can we talk about Meade! What's not to love here. Meridian Hive is from Austin and is Gluten free and as delicious you would expect. And this is just a tiny taste of our canned offerings to help you enjoy the GREAT OUTDOORS with no bottles weighing you down!
Mavericks' Ice House
Everyone is raving about our new Mexican Candy Cocktail- come try one! It's Spicy Tamarind vodka with mango nectar and tajin.
Mandy is booking gigs for musicians- if you want to play at Mavericks' contact her at mandyatmavericks@gmail.com
Upcoming LIVE MUSIC
Friday 3/12 6-9pm Wayward Gypsies (Rich n Maranda!)
Wednesday 3/16 6-8pm Bruce Salmon
Friday 4/2 6-9pm Mikey Goode
Saturday 4/3 6-8pm Tim Relleva
Sustainable Terlingua LLC
Desert landscape question of the week: "Is this plant alive or dead?" Well with some things we just don't know yet and have to wait and see. If it is native it is likely fine. The less cold hardy varieties are the ones to watch. The oleander, bougainvillea, mexican petunia, palms and eucalyptus, just to name a few. Oh the eucalyptus! I have been watching all over town leaves turn from green to crispy grey. The freeze in 2011 killed every single one above ground. The trunks you see today are the ones that grew back from the roots as most of them did. THIS freeze was not as bad as that one, but we have extra chainsaw chains just in case. Jenny is headed to the outside world this weekend to stock up on some cold hardy alternatives like Juniper, Mesquite, Oak, Sumac, Mountain Laurel, and Desert Willow. If you want native plants that will survive these cold spells, contact us right away to place an order. Sustainable Terlingua, schooleriscooler@gmail.com 371-2501
There will be a Special Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court in Terlingua/Study Butte on Wednesday, March 31st. This public meeting will be held at the Red Pattillo Community Center, and will begin approximately at 10AM. The agenda will be posted at www.BrewsterCountyTX.com on Friday, March 26th.
Burn Ban in effect for Brewster County
Study Butte Water Supply
Boil Water Notice rescinded 3/5/21
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