Terlingua Moon
Volume 34, No.18
May 2, 2023 by FreeBird
“Ornithologists concluded that migratory birds take hundreds of naps as they fly; they also practice unilateral eye closure, in which one eye closes, thereby permitting half the brain to sleep. Is this what happens when photographers close one eye to look through a viewfinder? If so, they might be operating with only half a brain. Perhaps that explains.” ‑‑ Bill Jay, Photographer (Could it be that the same concept applies to birders closing one eye to peer through their spotting scope at a migrating White-throated Sparrow? And if so, could that explain some of their erratic behavior? Just asking . . . FreeBird)
FROM THE ALPINE FIRE DEPARTMENT ‑‑ Weather conditions in Alpine are putting our area at elevated risk for wildfires. Be safe and be vigilant. Alpine firefighters responded north of Alpine Sunday afternoon for a reported fast moving brush fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze before it could reach any more high grass.
This is a reminder: the Brewster County burn ban IS in effect. Be mindful of your surroundings and have a great start to May.
SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT – ROCKIN’ IT! Over 120 survey responses... and counting, thanks y'all! We love the online responses, but paper works too. You can find and drop surveys at Shot Time and at the Post Office. Remember, if you reply by May 15th you can win some awesome prizes-- Long Draw pizza, Lajitas zip line trip, and Cottonwood groceries can be yours if you tell us what you want to have at our library. Dream big! :)
Go online and tell us what you think-- now visitors can weigh in too!
Have questions or comments? Give us a shout at libraryinfo.bbca@gmail.com.
ADMINISTRATOR POSITION ‑‑ The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce is hiring an administrator. Please contact the Chamber at chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com for details.
DESERT SPORTS’ SUMMER HOURS ‑‑ start on MAY 1st!! 10 am - 6 pm Monday thru Saturday. Closed on Sundays. Please note that the shop will not be keeping regular hours for the month of JUNE. Stay cool!!
TanksALot Terlingua ‑‑ has water tanks in inventory! Available sizes: 5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550. Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warrantee. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell).
LOST IN SOUND FEST – here’s the full lineup for Lost in Sound Fest. This is a FREE event on Terlingua Ranch. Hope to see you there. Feel free to share and spread the word. It’ll be a good ole time -- Caleb
Schedule:
Friday 5/5:
• Caleb Wilbourn Music, 7:00-9:00
• Scott Walker Band, 10-Midnight
Saturday 5/6:
• Desert Songbirds, 7:00-9:00
• The Moonshiners, 10:00-Midnight
Directions: Go down Terlingua Ranch Road 4 miles. Turn left on Agarita Road and go one mile. Go left and follow signs.
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.
THE TERLINGUA DOUBLE A BAR GROUP ‑‑ will hold AA meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6 pm at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town.
COMMUNITY MARKET SATURDAY ‑‑ Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods. Micro greens, fresh eggs, must-see local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms and perfumes, leather goods, Sandy's creative pop up shop and more, including talented local food vendors.
We welcome new vendors. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, call or text 432.244.8715 or email SherriTheWriter@aol.com.
Do you have mad skills and smart, practical talents you'd like to share? We all love to learn about sustainable arts and useful skills here in Terlingua. Let's talk about a workshop.
Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.
PERMACULTURE DESIGN FIRM IN TERLINGUA ‑‑ Awarded Best Permaculture Landscape Design Firm 2023 - Western USA by BUILD's ninth annual Architecture Awards and Best U.S. Permaculture Design Firm in 2022 by New World Report, Eco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape Design has been sought out since 2004 by home and land owners nationwide for the professional combination of landscape architecture and permaculture design.
I specialize in restoring ecological function and reducing maintenance, water, and power costs while increasing property value by up to 15%.
New for 2023, Food Forest Mastery takes students through the step-by-step process for creating your own food forest (without the worry that you'll make expensive mistakes) so that you can achieve food independence and inspire your community toward sustainability. Learn more or register https://ecologiclandscape.com/food-forest-mastery-course/
Permaculture has transformed parts of the Sahara into fruit trees, so don't think it won't work in the Chihuahuan.
MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ will be open this Saturday 10 am-1 pm, at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town. Come by and see what’s cooking! We always have a wonderful selection of baked items, pie, cakes, kolaches, gluten-free goodies and cinnamon rolls. Look forward to seeing you! Gracias Terlingua!
TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ POTLUCK ‑‑ Please join your friends and neighbors at the monthly property owners’ potluck the first Thursday of each month. This month’s potluck will be Thursday, May 4th, 6:00 pm, at the Bunkhouse. The ranch will provide plates, cutlery, water, and ice tea. Please bring a dish to share. For more information, call Marilynn at 371.2194.
TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY ‑‑ The Terlingua Trading Company has a position open for a part-time cashier during the summer months. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details.
TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN CHURCH ‑‑ Rev. Katie will be celebrating Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, May 3rd at 5:30pm. All are welcome.
ALL ENERGIES ‑‑ Now in stock at All Energies: New URECO 400W solar panels (approximately 44.5” x 68”) for just $215 each. We also have a 3500W All-in-One Inverter/Charge Controller (48V) for $625 each. For small systems we have 20A light duty charge controllers for $25 each. Or if you need LOTS of power, check out our 5000W All-in-One Inverter/Charge Controller for $750. Come by our warehouse at 52035 State Highway 118 on Saturdays between 10 am-2 pm for these cash & carry deals! For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.
EXPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ The Ghost Town's favorite coffee, breakfast and lunch establishment. Only serving Big Bend Roasters coffee (any way you like it) and home cooked meals. Everything made to order. Comfy seating with views. Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders. We pack picnics, too!
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
‑‑ Located in the Ghost Town and the area's favorite taco stand plus more. Authentic Mexican recipes and big side
dishes. Have a taco or a steak! Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9
pm.
Call 432 371-2060 for take out via our
drive through window. Fun seating for
dining in and BYOB!
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