Volume 35, No. 5, January 30, 2024

 

Terlingua Moon
Volume 35, No. 5
January 30, 2024 by FreeBird

 

 

 

 

“My esteem in this country has gone up substantially.  It is very nice now when people wave at me, they use all their fingers.” ‑‑ Jimmy Carter

 

 

 

 

 

TERLINGUA WORD-OFF 2024 ‑‑ The Word-Off will take place this Friday, Groundhog Day, the 2^nd of February at the Cinnabar Theater.

The Word-Off is one of the longest running events in town.  For locals, by locals, visitors welcome.  Come and share your original prose, poetry, and comedy word salad.  If you need inspiration, this year's theme is transitions, but we would love to hear whatever you have, related to the theme or not.  If you don't have anything to share, come support your friends and neighbors' linguistic endeavors.

A 5-minute time limit will be administered at the loose discretion of the mc's. (If you are really good we might give you 6, if you are really bad (you know who you are) you'll get hauled off early).

Sign up at 6, Words at 7

VOTER REGISTRATION EVENTS – February 5^th  is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming 2024 Democratic and Republican primaries.  You can register to vote at the following locations:

Tuesday, January 30, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Morgan University Center, Sul Ross
E. Sul Ross Avenue, Alpine

Wednesday, January 31, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Terlingua Post Office

Thursday, February 1, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Morgan University Center, Sul Ross

Early voting begins February 20^th and ends March 1^st.  March 5^th is Election Day for the primaries.  For more information, visit http://www.brewstercountytx.com/vote/. 

HOGAN AND MOSS ‑‑ are playing 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Sunday nights starting on 1/28 at The Boathouse!  Happy Hour was never so Happy!  Hogan & Moss & Hancock with Mark Utter!  Sunday, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 and 3/17 (5:30 to 7:30pm)  

·        Also at the Boathouse:  Hogan & Moss and the Old Weird America, Friday, 3/29, 8-11 pm

·        At the Bad Rabbit Cafe, 6:00 to 8:30- pm again as Hogan & Moss & Hancock on Saturday 2/24, Saturday 3/9 and Saturday 3/30

·        At DB’s World Class BBQ Hogan & Moss-- 5 to 7 pm Thursday 3/21 -

Catch them if you can!

SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTIVE ARTS ‑‑ We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2024 Student Volunteer Program!

We are recruiting students interested in regenerative design, construction, agriculture, and ecology.  Students get a combination of hands-on experience and formal instruction in the many aspects of regenerative building while living on our campus in beautiful Big Bend.  The education, meals, and lodging are provided free of charge.  In turn student volunteers help build facilities for the benefit of the next generation of students.

For more info, visit the link in our bio.  https://constructivearts.org/

BIG BEND STATION ‑‑ Over the past year, Big Bend Station, formerly known as Big Bend Resort & Adventures, has undergone a transformative series of renovations aimed at elevating its overall infrastructure, upgrading room aesthetics, and enhancing the entire property.  The extensive revitalization project has not only rejuvenated the 72 rooms but has also completely revamped them, incorporating upgraded furniture, new appliances, and a contemporary western design.  In addition to these interior enhancements, the exteriors of the buildings have undergone structural improvements and received a visually appealing upgrade to fit in the West Texas area.

Exciting developments are unfolding at Big Bend Station!  A noteworthy addition to our team is our new executive chef, who has curated an incredible menu spotlighting regional favorites.  Moreover, our party barn, affectionately known as the Windmill, is now operational, ready to host upcoming events for both guests and locals alike.  These enhancements reflect our commitment to providing an enriched experience for all who visit Big Bend National Park and the unique style and charm of the local region.

WATER CATCHMENT TANKS ‑‑ TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!  Available sizes:  100 to 5000 gallon.  Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10-year warranty.

We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20-year warranty.

Valves, pumps and filters also available.  Delivery and installation available.  Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.  Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ POTLUCK ‑‑ Please join your friends and neighbors at the monthly property owners’ potluck held the first Thursday of each month.  The February potluck will be Thursday, February 1, 6:00 pm, at the Bunkhouse.  Please bring a dish to share.  POATRI will provide plates, cutlery, water, and ice tea.  For more information, please call Marilynn at 432.371.2194.

MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ will be reopening this Saturday, February 3!!  Vacation was great, but I’ve missed Terlingua and all your smiling faces!  The Saturday morning bakery cart will be open at 10 AM, and the ice cream trailer at The Boathouse will be open Saturday-Monday, 4pm-9pm.  Don’t forget - Part-time and full-time locals receive a 10% discount on ice cream.  Gracias Terlingua!

SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET ‑‑ 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 and other items.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and up-cycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here.  Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or...

We welcome new vendors.  Flea market items are also welcome.  After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green.  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, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat.  Prepared food vendors must display current food-handling license. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).

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.

FRONTERA NEWS ‑‑ Frontera News, begins their fundraising with a meet and greet event offering free refreshments at The Ritchey, 102 E Murphy Ave, Alpine, TX, on Thursday, February 1 at 7 pm. Contributions to support the new venture can be made through the El Paso Community Foundation.  More here:  epcf.org/FronteraNews.

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL ‑‑ Home basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 3^rd, vs Fort Davis.  Come cheer on the Paisanas starting at 11am and the Paisanos will play afterwards.

Biology and Physics classes watched The River and The Wall documentary and will have the film's Producer Hillary Pierce come and speak to the class in late February.  They are looking forward to this Q&A session.

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN CHURCH ‑‑ Wednesday, Jan. 31st, 5:30pm Community Service @ Otra Vez Thrift Shop. Ash Wednesday service will be held on February 14th at 5:30pm.

CR FARMER ‑‑ is off to Argentina and would like to thank everyone who has graciously helped her prepare for the Gaucho Derby and also to the people who donated to The Underground Dog - the charity she selected to help pay it forward to as a prerequisite for entering the Derby.  There is still time to donate to west Texas strays in need if the cause moves you:

https://gofund.me/cc5ad548

The race starts February 8.  If you would like to follow her in real time during the race, there will be a link up eventually at their website:  https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/

You can also follow Gaucho Derby on FB and Instagram for updates, and Farmer on Instagram: cfarmer_gaucho_derby_2024

Thank you thank you!

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY ‑‑ Warmest welcome back to our Guest Artist for the month of February, Zoey!  And a huge thank you to Mark Wojno, our January Guest Artist.  Still have a couple more days to see him here.

ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Breakfast and lunch in the Ghost Town!  Home cooking any way you like it from a great menu.  A favorite for our coffee ...all from Big Bend Roasters.  Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.  A great place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone.  Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Street tacos and great Mexican food from authentic recipes.  Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more.  Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm.  Call  432 371-2060  for takeout via our drive-through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB! 

RING AT MANY STONES ‑‑ still has lots of things to sell.  10 150 new solar panels, some binoculars, tool kits, several new guitars and a banjo, clothes dryer, many floor tiles, several water filters, 1940 GMC Van.  Come by and look.

TRESPASSING ‑‑ How can I properly post my property?  https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/habitats/faq/law_enforcement/trespass1.phtml#:~:text=If%20purple%20paint%20is%20used,that%20are%20readily%20visible%20to

Section 30.05, Texas Penal Code, provides that a person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on property of another without effective consent, and the person:

·        had notice that the entry was forbidden, or

·        received notice to depart, but failed to do so.

"Notice" means:  an oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner; or fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude intruders or to contain livestock; or a sign or signs posted on the property reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, indicating that entry is forbidden; or the placement of identifying purple paint marks on trees or posts on the property.  If purple paint is used, then the purple paint must be vertical lines of not less than eight inches in length and not less than one inch in width; placed so that the bottom of the mark is not less than three feet from the ground or more than five feet from the ground; and placed at locations that are readily visible to any person approaching the property and no more than:  100 feet apart on forest land or 1,000 feet apart on land other than forest land.

Additionally, the visible presence on the property of a crop grown for human consumption that is under cultivation, in the process of being harvested, or marketable if harvested at the time of entry is considered "notice" that entry is forbidden.

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Vol. 35, No. 4 - January 22, 2024

 

TERLINGUA MOON
January  22, 2024

by Terlingua Thinking Team


“No matter how bad things are right now. No matter how stuck you feel. No matter how many days you’ve spent crying and wishing things were different. No matter how hopeless and depressed you feel. I promise you that you won’t feel this way forever. Keep going.”- Helen Wilson


REGISTER TO VOTE
February 5th is the last day to register to vote in the March 5 Primary Election.

FARMER NEEDS OUR HELP
On February 8, far to the South, beneath the soaring condors and the formidable Andes mountains, I (CR Farmer) will be careening across the Patagonian steppe atop the celebrated Criollo horses of the Argentinian Gauchos on my way (hopefully) towards the finish line of the 2024 Gaucho Derby. Thanks to a group called The Equestrianists, who also organize and run the Mongol Derby every August, those of us who have always fantasized of riding fast and free across wild landscapes like the days of old have an outlet such delusions  - not to mention competition! The Gaucho Derby is a 10 day, 500km, multi-horse endurance race that brings 40 riders together from around the world to test their horsemanship, survival skills, and their own personal limits.

The ride commences outside of El Calafate, Argentina and eventually ends near El Chalten, in the shadow of the immeasurably beautiful Mt. Fitz Roy (which resembles a much bigger Mule Ears). Riders are tasked with navigating via GPS to checkpoints along the way and must get themselves and their horses to each check-point in good shape (also known as “fit to continue” in the sport of endurance riding). The world of endurance riding is all about horsemanship and horse welfare - there are vet check points all along the way to make sure the horses are kept in good condition and the riders are taking care of them properly. What is different about this endurance adventure, though, is that contestants must ally with unfamiliar horses and ride across unfamiliar terrain with nothing but their own wits and orienteering and horsemanship skills to get them to where they need to go. Each rider draws a number out of a hat to determine which horse they will team up with for the next leg of the race. Competitors will draw seven horses total en route to the finish line from mixed herds of Criollos, Arabians, Draft crosses, and other breeds provided by locals. The Derby is coordinated with local landowners who graciously allow participants to ride across their estancias in pursuit of this bootless errand, and (I’m told) love to share their mutton and malbec with the weary travelers - although on most nights, contestants are on their own - camping out in the wilderness with whatever MREs or backpacking meals they’ve brought to comfort them.

What does it take to make it to the starting line? It takes a lot of time, effort, preparation, coordination, money, blind faith, and perhaps a bit of a death wish. My hope is to simply enjoy the ride (ha) and the adventure of it all, and to make it to the finish line in one piece. The overarching motto of the sport of equestrian endurance is “To Finish is to Win,” and for me that is the ultimate goal. I would never want to race so fast I miss all of the guanaco and flamingo sightings (or the Malbec tastings). If any of this interests you, you’ll be able to follow my GPS beacon in real time as I navigate the race from The Equestrianists website. Check https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/ for updates.

One of the side quests we are tasked with leading up to the race is to raise money for a charity of our choice. I have chosen the Terlingua based dog rescue The Underground Dog - who has been tirelessly rescuing as many strays as possible, not just here in Terlingua, but from a staggeringly large swath of the West Texas frontier. The tenacity and determination of this organization is legendary and my hope is that I can help them raise enough money to ease some of their financial burdens so they can keep fighting the good fight.

So if it moves you, please consider donating to help this small, rural organization keep rescuing all the lost souls/sweet angels in need. One hundred percent of your donation goes straight to TUD.  https://gofund.me/9ea0f632 Thank you for reading <3

REST IN PEACE KATHY HOWARD
Kathy Howard, former Terlingua resident, passed away January 10 in El Paso.  Kathy and her partner Jack, hosted a popular bloody Mary brunch for many years at their home.  She welcomed all and loved to cook and entertain.  Condolences and remembrances can be shared at sunsetfuneralhomes.net under her obituary, Kathleen Anne Howard.

GOFUNDME DONATIONS FOR PATRICK SMITH
This fall our father suffered a series of medical issues that made living off-grid in the West Texas desert no longer safe or practical as he will need to be near medical care for weekly visits. Being 8 hours drive from a hospital is not sustainable at this point. As these medical events were severe & sudden, neither he nor his family were financially prepared for the need to quickly establish a new residence for him near his family in Austin. His Medicaid has not yet been processed and his full social security check is only enough to cover 75% of rent for a basic one bedroom. He is looking for help getting his housing expenses covered while he waits for Medicaid and affordable housing to become available. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!
Liza Smith Vedder  https://gofund.me/e373c3bc

MILKY WAY TREATS
Milky Way Treats will be at the Locals Flea Market at La Kiva, this Sunday, January 28, 10 a.m.! We’ll have Kolaches, Cinnamon Rolls, Biscuits and more! Hope to see you there. ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

COMMUNITY GARDEN
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 and other items.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three.

We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. 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, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).

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.

FREE NUTRITION CLASS
The West Texas Food Bank will be hosting a Nutrition Class on Jan 26th from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town. The focus will be on utilizing the food we get from them, how to cook it, recipes, and how to store it.  Come meet the folks who benefit this community so much. Lots of info and goodies. Come show support for this great organizatio

JACKASS FLATS
Fri., Jan 26 - Sat., Jan. 27, Cowboy Camp @ Jackass Flats Front Camp & Pavilion with Andy Armendariz, Doug Moreland and Friends!!!! Camp Cookin'! Cowboy Teepees, Pickin' Circle!! Trail Ride. All welcome!! Come on out and join us!!! Pitch your tent, cook, sing, play music!!
Tin Barn Gallery & Tin Barn Gallery and Forge will be open too!!!

CACTUS FARM
Full moon potluck
Thurs., Jan 25 at 6:30 p.m.
at the cactus farm
theme:   casseroles
live music: Sierra Turcot and friends
bring a dish to share and or donation to keep the potlucks going

STARLIGHT THEATRE
Music usually starts at 6:00.
Blind Squirrel - Thurs., Jan. 25
Nash Daniels - Fri., Jan. 26
Alex Teller - Sat., Jan. 27
Moses Martinez - Mon., Jan. 29

LONG DRAW PIZZA
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday
Friday - $10 medium pepperoni, inside dining only; no carry-out.
Moses Martinez - Sat., Jan. 27, 6 p.m.

BOATHOUSE
The music usually starts around 8 p.m., except Sundays, when there are often two bands.
Rory Hancock Band - Thurs., Jan. 25
Blind Squirrel - Fri., Jan. 26
Bill Palmer - Sat., Jan. 27
Old Weird America - Sun., Jan. 27, 5:30; Nash Daniels, 8:00

DB'S RUSTIC IRON BBQ
Our current schedule is Wednesday thru Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

OTRA VEZ THRIFT STORE HOURS
Wed. and Sat. 9 a.m. to noon - open.

HIGH SIERRA BAR & GRILL
Thursdays - Chet O'Keefe, 7 p.m.
High Sierra, bar and Grill
Calling all Local Vendors & Judges

Join us for our 2024 West Texas Regional Chili Cook-off Championship!

January 26, 27, 28 ~ Fri/Sat/Sun. Vendors - donate a raffle prize / set up a booth. Judges - get your tastebuds ready!! Tell your friends! All proceeds go to charity. Thank you! See y’all soon!

PORCH
As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!

THE RITCHEY (IN ALPINE)
Tom Griffith - Jan. 23, 7:00
The Latecomers - Jan. 24, 7:00
Alex Teller - Jan. 25, 7:00

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Best local breakfast and lunch place in the area!  Homecooking any way you like it from a great menu.  A favorite for our coffee ...all from Big Bend Roasters.  Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. .  Call 432-371-3044 for to-go orders.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Fantastic street tacos and great Mexican food from tried and true authentic recipes. Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more.   Wednesday through Sunday -3 p.m. until 9 p.m.   Call  432-371-2060  for take-out via our drive-through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!  

LOCALS FLEA MARKET
Located in La Kiva parking lot. 10 a.m.  No early birds.  All welcome to set up.  No fee. Val will be there with cinnamon rolls, kolaches, biscuits and more.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN TERLINGUA
If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the Post Office.

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTTOWN CHURCH
4th Wednesday-Jan. 24th-5:30 p.m. Hymn Music Service
5th Wednesday-Jan. 31st-5:30 p.m. @ Otra Vez Thrift Shop-Community Service
Thursdays at St. Inez Church - Terlingua Taize singing group led by June Rapp

WATER CATCHMENT TANKS
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!
Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon. Tanks are tax-exempt and come with a 10 year warrantee.
We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20 year warranty. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

WORD-OFF IS COMING!!!
The Terlingua Word-Off is back on Groundhog Day, February 2, 2024! The Word-Off is one of the longest running events in town. For locals, by locals, visitors welcome. Come and share your original prose, poetry, and comedy word salad. If you don't have anything to share, come support your friends and neighbors linguistic endeavors.

A 5-minute time limit will be administered at the loose discretion of the mc's. (If you are really good we might give you 6, if you are really bad (you know who you are) you'll get hauled off early). Sign up at 6, words at 7 p.m. at the Cinnabar Theater on Fire Station Road.
Refreshments will be available for donations to Last Minute Low Budget Productions.

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA FOR JAN. 23
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Regular-Commissioners-Court-Meeting-Agenda-01.23.2024.pdf

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 WORD-OFF IS COMING!!!-- The Terlingua Word-Off is back on Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2024! The Word-Off is one of the longest running events in town. For locals, by locals, visitors are welcome. Come and share your original prose, poetry, and comedy word salad. If you don't have anything to share, come support your friends and neighbor’s linguistic endeavors.-- A 5-minute time limit will be administered at the loose discretion of the MC’s.  (If you are really good we might give you 6, if you are really bad (you know who you are) you'll get hauled off early). Sign up at 6, words at 7 p.m. at the Cinnabar Theater on Fire Station Road.  If you need a theme, this year, it's “Transitions" so get your thinking caps on!" Refreshments will be available for donations to Last Minute Low Budget Productions.

 VIVA TERLINGUA CARES!  16th & 17th February at The Boathouse--2 evenings of great music in support of local grassroots charity Terlingua Cares, a local organization that helps out locals who need a helping hand.-    -Friday: open mic with some super special guests,      Saturday: great live music--Look for the posters that will start popping up around town and stay tuned for line-up and sponsor info.

 Tickets for the Pioneer Reunion, Big Bend National Park, are going fast.  Get yours before they are gone!  Call 432-477-2236. --More than half our seats have been reserved!  If you haven't purchased your tickets for the upcoming Pioneer Reunion, DO IT QUICKLY!!--February 3rd marks the return of the Big Bend Natural History Association's Pioneer Reunion!  This year we welcome local speakers to discuss different periods of human habitation in Big Bend's history.  Tom Alex will be discussing the area's paleo-history.  David Keller will share stories from the early ranching times, and Dan Sholly will cover early park service days.  And lastly, Deputy Superintendent Rick Gupman will provide a park update and discuss the future of Big Bend National Park.--The event begins with a light lunch from 11:00-12:00 and ends at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $25 and $20 for BBNHA members.  Tickets are almost gone so call 432-477-2236 soon to purchase yours.  We're excited for the return of this great event, and we hope you can join us.  Call 432-477-2236.   SEE ATTACHED FLYER!

Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD

Team 11720 - Purobots traveled to El Paso last Saturday to participate in the 3rd competition of the season. They started the day in 6th place out of 21 teams. They won 4 out of 5 matches and ended the day in 5th place!  Their next competition is on Feb 10th at UTEP in El Paso.  Congratulations to Zach, Laila, Severino, Jennyfer, Maria, Brooke, Luna, Adriel, Ervey and Anael!!!

 Home Basketball Games on Tuesday starting at 4pm with the Girls going first vs. Fort Davis followed by the boys. Another home game on Friday vs. Van Horn, time to be determined.

 Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church

3rd Wednesday-Jan 17th-5:30pm Bible Study Service

4th Wednesday-Jan 24th-5:30pm Hymn Music Service

5th Wednesday-Jan 31st-5:30pm @ Otra Vez Thrift Shop-Community Service

The Episcopal Church welcomes you!!!

Western winter weekend Coming up !!!

 JAN 25th-28th

--Thursday 25th Cactus Farm -- FULL MOON POTLUCK w SIERRA TURCOTT Casserole night !!!  Bring a dish to share and or donation to keep the potlucks going.

--Fri 26th-Sat27th -- COWBOY CAMP @ JACKASS FLATS!!!  w ANDY ARMENDARIZ, DOUG MORELAND and friends!!!! 

--CAMP COOKIN! PICKIN CIRCLE!! TRAIL RIDE . ALL WELCOME!!

COME ON OUT AND JOIN US!!! PITCH YOUR TENT, COOK, SING, PLAY MUSIC !!

TIN BARN GALLERY & Tin Barn Gallery and Forge WILL BE OPEN TOO!!!

 

Alcoholics Anonymous : If you have, or think you might have— a problem with drinking, we meet at 7:30 on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

 The West Texas Food Bank will be hosting a Nutrition Class on Jan 26th from 1 -2 pm at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town.  The focus will be on utilizing the food we get from them, how to cook it, recipes, and how to store it.  Come meet the folks who benefit this community so much.  Lots of info and goodies.  Come show support for this great organization.

 Espresso ... y poco mas -- Breakfast and lunch in the ghost town.  Big Bend Roaster beans, fresh and anyway you like your coffee.  All menu items are made to order from the freshest ingredients around. Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.  A great local place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. .  Call 432-371-3044 for to go orders.

 Taqueria El Milagro--Come try our fantastic street tacos and great Mexican food from tried and true authentic recipes. Side dishes big enough for a meal, plus steaks and more.   Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm.   Call 432 371-2060  for take-out via our drive through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!  

 WATER CATCHMENT TANKS  TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!  Available sizes:   100 to 5000-gallon.  Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10-year warranty.  We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20-year warranty.  Valves, pumps, and filters are also available.   Delivery and installation available  .Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.    Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

 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 and other items.

--Local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three.

--We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. We request a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop into the market for a chat.  Prepared food vendors must display a current food handling license. (A quick, easy, and affordable online course can provide that).

--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.

 

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY -- Mark Wojno is our guest artist for the month of January!  Come on by and check out his art!  

We’ll celebrate him January 20, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

 

San Vicente ISD is looking for a FT daycare worker.  $14.00 per hour plus benefits to start.   Email Anita Hernandez at ahernandez@svisd.com or call 432-244-3131 for more information. Jessi Milam, Ed.D.;  Superintendent, San Vicente ISD; 195 Escuela Vista Drive, BBNP, Texas 79834 Cell: (432) 244-1060

Big Bend Chamber of Commerce     Get your tickets for our Casino night online!! www.bigbendchamberofcommerce.com       Join us for a night of Casino style games, drinks, appetizers and so much more!

 MUSIC!  MUSIC! MUSIC!!!

Hogan and Moss are playing 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Sunday nights starting on 1/28 at The Boathouse! Happy Hour was never so Happy! Hogan & Moss & Hancock w/special guest.  Sunday, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 and 3/17 (5:30 to 7:30pm)

 Also at the Boathouse: Hogan & Moss and the Old Weird America, Friday,        3/29 8-11 pm

--At the Bad Rabbit Cafe, 6:00 to 8:30- pm again as Hogan & Moss & Hancock on Saturday 2/24, Saturday 3/9 and Saturday 3/30

At DB’s World Class BBQ Hogan & Moss-- 5 to 7 pm Thursday 3/21 -

-  Catch them if you can!

Here is Alex Teller’s current music schedule for the Winter.

 Jan 13th - Starlight Theatre - 6-9

Jan 19th - Boathouse - 8-11

Jan 20th - Starlight. - 6-9

Jan 27th - Starlight - 6-9

 Feb 3rd - Boathouse 8-11

Feb 9 - Boathouse 8-11

Feb 15th - Starlight - 6-9

 March 1st - Boathouse - 8-11

March 11th - Starlight - 6-9

March 16 - Boathouse - 8-11

March 25th - Starlight - 6-9

 (631) -335-6801

Lansing, MI

AlexTeller-Music.com

 

[Editor’s Comment:] The MOON does not represent ANY political party or ANY religious beliefs.  The MOON prints what we are sent IF the submission is informative, correct, and POLITE.  Our goal is to provide INFORMATION to the Community.  PERIOD. The following submission is presented in that INTENT.  This was submitted by a long-time local and this Editor knows that several of the MOON Editors probably do not agree with the entirety of the post.  This is presented to the community as INFORMATION—not Electioneering!!!

 

The 2024 Democratic and Republican primaries are coming sooner than most people realize: January 1 is the first day Texans can request an absentee ballot.  February 5 is the last day to register to vote in the primaries.  Early voting begins February 20 and ends March 1.  February 23 is the last day to register to vote by mail.  Election Day for the primaries is March 5.

--At present, many voters know very little about some of the primary candidates.  The Jeff Davis County Democratic Party will provide needed information about candidates in contested Democratic primaries.  However, county Democratic parties cannot endorse candidates in contested primaries.

--Our first effort is Texas Congressional District 23, where Santos Limon and Lee Bausinger are competing to face Tony Gonzales, the Republican incumbent, in the November General Election. Santos Limon and Lee Bausinger both maintain websites and Facebook pages. All three counties in our tri-county area (Brewster, Presidio, Jeff Davis) fall within CD 23.

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Vol. 35, No. 2, January 8, 2024

TERLINGUA MOON

January  8, 2023 

by Terlingua Thinking Team

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Berthold Auerbach

33rd ANNUAL BLACK-EYED PEA OFF - A SUCCESS!

Another successful Pea-Off with fabulous weather and fantastic music! We had 29 entries - First Place - Jared Jellison, Terlingua, 2nd - Lisa Lowe, Terlingua and 3rd - Trish White, Corpus Christi. I would like to take a moment to thank all the people who played a significant role in the success of the 33rd Annual Black-eyed Pea Off:  Bill Ivey-Ivey Hotels & Terlingua Trading Company, Lisa Ivey-Starlight Theatre, Montie Mudd-BB Chamber of Commerce & Visit Big Bend, Lajitas Golf Resort, Hotel Paisano-Marfa, Jon Hogan & Maria Moss & all the Musicians, Aunts Trish & Pauline, Cousins Elizabeth & Kevin, my husband Jared Jellison, Cindy Burns, Darren Wallis, Don Baucham-DB's BBQ, Gretchen, Jennifer Hogue-Pena, Jessica Massey, Jim Burr, Jimmie Ivy, Justin Wilson, Kathy & Josh Wisdom-Kozy Kabin, Leslee Massey-Wet Salon, Leslie Oglesby, Linda Walker-Big Bend Stables, Mallory & Andy Mundy-Lakiva, Marcos & Susan Paredes, Mimi Webb Miller-LaPasada Milagro, Espresso y Poco Mas & the Taqueria, Pam Priddy, Rick Page-Cottonwood Store, Sally Bug, Scott Wright-Wright Hardware, Terry Anderson, Tom Willard-Terlingua Auto, Travis Jenks, and Valerie Stanley-Milky Way Treats.  As well as, the participants (entries) and spectators. Your support and donations raised over $4,500 for our Terlingua School Graduates! 

BOIL WATER NOTICE

For Study Butte Water Supply Corporation, today, 1-8-2024

WATER OUTAGE SCHEDULED

The water will be turned off for repair work on 1/11/24 starting at 9:00 a.m. until about 12:00 p.m. The people affected have been contacted via telephone today 1/8/24. Due to a repair of the Bee Mountain Tank Liner resulting in loss of water and pressure to some members, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Study Butte Water Supply Corporation, #0220035, to notify customers ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SERVICE AREA BEGINNING WITH DESERT SPORTS AND THE OLD TERLINGUA STORE TO BEE MOUNTAIN AND TO THE END OF THE SERVICE AREA TOWARDS THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these instructions.

To ensure destruction of a harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those whom may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Jorge Garcia at (432) 371-2913 OR Alisa De La Cruz at (432) 371-2933.

January Annual Meeting Meeting:

Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Terlingua EMS Station Monthly Meeting to follow.

OBITUARY FOR MARGE

Marjorie Cowan (Marge) Miduch, 89, passed away on December 19, 2023, surrounded by family at Westminster at Lake Ridge, VA. Formerly a resident of Arlington, VA, she most recently lived in Terlingua, TX. Marge was born in Fayette County, TN on February 7, 1934 to the late David Warren Cowan and Nola Augustine (Howse) Cowan. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Richard Miduch; three brothers, Clinard Hartwell (Bud) Cowan, Warren Franklin Cowan, and James Walter Cowan; and three sisters, Martha Cowan LaGraff, Virginia Cowan Kelley, and Grace Cowan Shaefer. Marge is survived by her son, John Warren Miduch of Woodbridge, VA and a daughter, Anne Cowan Miduch of Arlington, VA; a grandson Jeremy Franklin Miduch of Woodbridge, VA; and her longtime companion Karl Stephen King of Terlingua, TX. Marge had a keen interest in politics and community.  While living in Terlingua she helped with various campaigns and getting people out to vote.  She also contributed to the Crisis Center and Covid Relief Fund.  The Miduch family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Capital Caring Health in Aldie, VA.  To plant trees in Marge's memory, please visit the Sympathy Store at: sympathy.legacy.com

MILKY WAY TREATS

Taking January off from ice cream trailer and pastry cart. See you soon!!! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

COMMUNITY GARDEN

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 and other items.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or...

We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. 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, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).

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. Valerie is taking a month off from the pastry cart.

BAD RABBIT CAFÉ

Sat., Jan. 13 - Bill Palmer

LA KIVA RESTAURANT AND BAR

Fri., Jan. 12 - The Moonshiners

Sat., Jan 13 - Sierra Turko

STARLIGHT THEATRE

Music is heard 6 - 9 p.m.

Mon., Jan. 8 - Marc Utter

Thurs., Jan. 11 - Blind Squirrel 

Fri., Jan. 12 - Moses Martinez

Sat., Jan. 13 - Alex Teller 

Mon., Jan. 15 - Collie Ryan & Nani Byrd

Happy Hour & Reverse Happy Hour specials every night from 5pm-6pm, then again from 10pm-11pm

LONG DRAW PIZZA

Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday 

Friday - $10 medium pepperoni, inside dining only; no carry-out.

Wed., Jan. 10 - Sierra Turko, 6:00 - 9:00

BOATHOUSE

The music usually starts around 8 p.m., except Sundays, when there are often two bands.

Wed., Jan. 10 - Open Mike, hosted by Rory Hancock, 8:00

Thurs., Jan. 11 - Sierra Turko, 8:00

Fri., Jan. 12 - Bill Palmer, 8:00

Sat., Jan. 13 - Dance Party, DJ Josh Barnam, 8:00

Sun., Jan. 14 - Anna Marie Rosales 5:30 - 7:30; Caleb Wilbourn 8:00

DB'S RUSTIC IRON BBQ

Our current schedule is Wednesday thru Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. It was a great holiday season and thank you all for your patronage.

OUR LOCAL THRIFT STORE HOURS

Wed. and Sat. 9 a.m. to noon - Otra Vez thrift store open.

HIGH SIERRA BAR & GRILL

Thursdays - Chet O'Keefe, 7 p.m.

PORCH

As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!

THE RITCHEY (IN ALPINE)

Tues., Jan. 9 - Tom Griffith

Wed., Jan. 10 - 10,000 Bees

Thurs., Jan. 11 - Calamity Creek

Fri., Jan. 12 - Alex Teller, 7 - 9 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 13 - Caleb Wilbourn, 7 - 9 p.m.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS

Your one-stop breakfast or lunch place in Terlingua.  Big Bend Roaster beans, fresh and anyway you like your coffee.  All menu items are made to order from the freshest ingredients around. Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great local place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. .  Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders. 

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO

Enjoy fantastic street tacos and great Mexican food from tried and true authentic recipes. Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more.   Wednesday through Sunday -3 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!  

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY

Mark Wojno is our guest artist for the month of January! Come on by and check his art out. 

January 20, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., we will have his reception.

Earth and Fire Gallery Second Saturday Art Mart

Starts this Saturday, January 13 at Earth and Fire Gallery in the Ghost Town. 

Open to any artist or craftsperson. Locally made arts and crafts, no food vendors. 

Open from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Bring your own displays, tables, chairs, and change. 

We are looking to create a venue filled with art, crafts, inspiration, fun, and camaraderie here in the Terlingua Area.

TERLINGUA CRISIS CENTER - NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION

Shout out to Volunteers. Just put the order in with the West Texas Food Bank.  Truck will be in on Thursday Jan. 11th about 11:30 a.m.  Food Distribution will be Friday Jan. 12th from 10 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m.  Thank you in advance.

LAST SUNDAY FLEA MARKET

Located in La Kiva parking lot. 10 a.m.  No early birds.  All welcome to set up.  No fee.  

BIG BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE

The Big Bend Citizens Alliance will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 11th at the Red Pattillo Community Center at 5:30 p.m. The BBCA is a 501(c)3 public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Canyon View Community Park (Ball Field), Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, Terlingua Cares, & the South County Library Project. All are welcome to attend this public meeting -- either in person or online via Zoom. For more information, agenda, minutes, etc, please email <secretary.bbca@gmail.com> or text Sara at 244-7656 with your questions.  www.BigBendCitizensAlliance.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN TERLINGUA

If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the Post Office. 

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTTOWN CHURCH

2nd Wednesday-Jan. 10th-5:30 p.m. Rosary Prayer Service

3rd Wednesday-Jan. 17th-5:30 p.m. Bible Study Service

4th Wednesday-Jan. 24th-5:30 p.m. Hymn Music Service

5th Wednesday-Jan. 31st-5:30 p.m. @ Otra Vez Thrift Shop-Community Service

Thursdays at St. Inez Church - Terlingua Taize singing group led by June Rapp

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD

Tuesday-Jan. 9th - Home basketball game vs. Balmorhea

Girls start at 5 p.m. Boys will follow.

The Purobots HS Robotics Team will travel to El Paso Friday for their competition. 

Go Purobots!

WATER CATCHMENT TANKS

TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!

Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon. Tanks are tax-xxempt and come with a 10-year warrant7.

We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20-year warranty. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available.

Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

TERLINGUA BURLESQUE

A resounding thank you to everyone who came to see us this weekend and to the crew who made it all possible. It’s reactions like this that keep us working hard to bring you our very best. Thank you for the kind words Chris!  We will see you all again next month @goatpens for Alienfest! 

BBAC IN ALPINE

Our next show is Way Out West and is a general Western-themed show.

Show dates are January 11 through February 27th.  Entries are due by Tuesday, January 9th.

Here is the 2024 Show listing:

January 11- February 27, 2024 – Way out West

Curators: Amanda to hang show, need co-curator to assist.

Take-in Entry Deadline:  January 9 

Reception: Friday January 12

Call for art at WTNB: January and February are both open for art shows at WTNB. Since we’re past and down to the wire, please join an open theme group show through February.

There are currently 12 easels available so if you can, bring a few 2-D pieces with tags and just set them on easels.  Let me know what day and how many you will bring in so I can keep track of how many easels are open. In addition, you can still pick a month for your own show! 

Open months: April, May, June, July, and December.  Contact Shelly Rogers, agshelly78@aol.com  Text:  432-294-1538

BIG BEND DARK SKY RESERVE

According to a recent Big Bend area tourism survey, roughly 2/3rds of visitors participated in star gazing activities during trip. The Greater Big Bend region is becoming known internationally as one of the best places in the world to see the night sky.

If you own or manage a property in the area, consider using night-sky friendly lighting practices to help preserve what makes this area so special for visitors and locals alike.

1. Outdoor lighting should have a clearly defined purpose.

2. Shield lighting to ensure it is aimed at the ground, not the sky.

3. Use amber, soft-white, or red colored lighting, and avoid bright white or blue lights outdoors.

4. Dim lights and use only what you need.

5. Turn lights off when not in use.

Learn more here about preserving the night sky here:

https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/lighting

MANY STONES

Ring at Many Stones still has a lot of stuff to sell, Water pressure tanks, fish tanks and gear,

hammer handles, washer and dryer, electric garden tiller and lot of other stuff. Plus a free box 

out front with TV and movie videos and some kitchen stuff.

TERLINGUA RECYCLES

Terlingua Recycle trailer will be open again on Sat., Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

ALPINE RECYCLES FOR TERLINGUANS AS WELL

Hal Flanders Recycling Center, 305 Cemetery Rd, Alpine

*NEW HOURS OF OPERATION* - Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  (Recycling: Last load 4:50 p.m.; Bulk: last load 4:30 p.m.) All South County residents are welcome to use this location in Alpine

ALPINE HUMANE SOCIETY NEEDS DONATIONS

The Alpine Humane Society was recently contacted to see when the next spay/neuter clinic might be.  They are in deep (the 5-digit range) for the clinics they’ve already done last year.  They have to pay the vets, lodge and feed them to make it happen.  For whatever reason, expenses have skyrocketed & their donations are down 45 percent.  This is a wonderful local organization & they do a lot for the whole county.  Send them a few bucks if you can.  If your critter goes missing, it’s most likely them you’ll be calling eventually. Contact: Alpine Humane Society (432) 837-2532, sn@alpinehumanesociety.org, PO Box 1464, Alpine, TX 79831.  Physical address: 600 N. 5th, Corner of 5th & A.

NEW ACTING PARK SUPERINTENDENT

Former Terlingua resident Chad Tinney returns to Big Bend National Park soon to take over temporary duties as acting superintendent. His stay is expected to be approximately four months. Welcome back, Chad and Summer!

OJINAGA-PRESIDIO PORT OF ENTRY INFO

If you are coming back from Ojinaga, note that there are two lines to  enter the port on the Mexican side. The purple line is for those needing to cancel vehicle permits, etc., and they will stay to the left as they  enter the port. The green line is for those not needing to cancel  permits - i.e. just went shopping in OJ. Stay to the right as you enter the drive at the port and things move pretty quickly.

BBCC NEWS 

The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Winter Gala is coming up!! January 20, 7-10 p.m. at Venga Cafe we will be hosting Casino Night!! Come out for a night of casino games, silent auction with a bunch of great items, and a raffle! Enjoy an evening out with games, beverages and appetizers all to support the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce! Tickets are $50 and include drinks, food and gaming!! For more info on tickets or the event email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com

WORD-OFF IS COMING!!!

The Terlingua Word-Off is back on Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2024! The Word-Off is one of the longest running events in town. For locals, by locals, visitors welcome. Come and share your original prose, poetry, and comedy word salad. If you don't have anything to share, come support your friends and neighbors linguistic endeavors.

A 5-minute time limit will be administered at the loose discretion of the mc's. (If you are really good we might give you 6, if you are really bad (you know who you are) you'll get hauled off early). Sign up at 6, words at 7 p.m. at the Cinnabar Theater on Fire Station Road. 

If you need a theme, this year, it's "transitions" so get your thinking caps on!"

Refreshments will be available for donations to Last Minute Low Budget Productions. 

It's Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. 

As we celebrate the preservation of civil rights for all people, Terlingua Ranch and the Bad Rabbit Cafe have a slate of activities for our property owners and guests. 

Saturday, January 13 

NFL Football in the Bunkhouse 

 3:30 PM  Houston Texans at the Cleveland Browns 

 7:00 PM  Miami Dolphins at the Kansas City Chiefs

Live Music at the Bad Rabbit 

 6:00 PM  Bill Palmer and Marc Utter

Sunday, January 14 

NFL Football in the Bunkhouse 

 12:00 Noon  Pittsburgh Steelers at the Buffalo Bills

 3:30 PM  Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys

 7:00 PM  Los Angeles Chargers at the Detroit Lions 

Live Music at the Bad Rabbit 

 6:00 PM  Alex Teller

Vol. 35, No. 1 January 2, 2024

 

Terlingua Moon
Volume 35, No. 1
January 2, 2024 by FreeBird

 

“Life is short, break the rules. Forgive quickly, kiss slowly.  Love truly, laugh uncontrollably,
and never regret anything that makes you smile.”
 – Mark Twain

“As the New Year drops in, wishing you peace, love, happiness and more for 2024.”  FreeBird

TERLINGUA AUTO ‑‑ Inspections will not be available at Terlingua Auto for the month of January 2024 so please make alternate plans.  We will have limited services available at the shop mid next week (closed Monday for New Year's Day)-please give us a call if you are scheduled for next week to make arrangements for alternate plans (432) 371-2191.

Thank you and Happy New Year!

SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT ‑‑ The Planning Committee for the SCLP is continuing to meet and plan for future library services in South County.  Our next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 3rd at the Red Pattillo Community Center.  Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend and we look forward to getting more volunteers involved as our project expands.  For more information, visit www.bigbendcitizensalliance.org or email secretary.bbca@gmail.com.

TERLINGUA TAIZÉ (pronounced: tay-zay) ‑‑ singers meet on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 at the St. Inez Church in the Ghostown, led by June Rapp.  Taize is a form of music known for its simple, yet rich and meditative character.  It is meant to serve as a kind of musical centering prayer or meditation.

Singers of all abilities are welcome to join.  We sing songs acapella from many world cultures in several different languages, sacred in nature, but with no religious affiliation.  For more information contact juneprapp@gmail.com.

TRI-COUNTY VOTER PROMOTERS ‑‑ Our group will begin registering voters again in the tri-county area in early January, and is seeking volunteers to assist in this work.  Voters are registered at public locations (in front of post offices, grocery stores, at libraries, etc.) in Brewster County, Presidio County, and Jeff Davis County.  All volunteers are welcome, but Spanish speakers are badly needed.

We encourage people to vote and help them to do so.  We help them find out if they are fully registered, or if they need to update their registration with a new address.  We show them how to check their voter status at the Secretary of State’s My Voter Portal.  We are a nonpartisan organization that registers all comers.  Our goal is to expand the voter base, with special attention to younger voters and Spanish-speakers with low registration rates.

The 2024 Democratic and Republican primaries are coming sooner than most people realize:  January 1 is the first day Texans can request an absentee ballot.  February 5 is the last day to register to vote in the primaries.  Early voting begins February 20 and ends March 1.  February 23 is the last day to register to vote by mail.  Election Day for the primaries is March 5.

The Tri-County Voter Promoters believe that YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE, and YOUR VOTE COUNTS.  Helping people register to vote for the very first time or helping them make sure they are still registered can be rewarding experiences.  And participating in the democratic process can be EMPOWERING! 

For more information on the Tri-County Voter Promoters and how to help, please contact Roy Morey at (432) 426-0122, or email him at remorey@bigbend.net.   Thank you for your assistance.

SOME UPCOMING SHOWS/EVENTS IN TERLINGUA ‑‑
EVERY DAY is Dark Skies Day in Terlingua! Make sure you are keeping your lights in Dark Skies Initiative compliance! In memory of Jeff Haislip.

Saturday-Monday 4-9PM - Milky Way Ice Cream Treats at the Boathouse every weekend

Saturdays at 10AM - Milky Way Treats Bakery Cart

Friday Long Draw $10 medium pepperoni, inside dining only, no carry out

Happy Hour & Reverse Happy Hour specials every night from 5pm-6pm, then again from 10pm-11pm - Starlight

Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long Draw Pizza

Wed. and Sat. 9 am to noon - Otra Vez thrift store open

Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00 - Community Garden

Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 7:30 pm

Free Mimosas at Venga every weekend

As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!

1/2 - The Meadowmakers followed by Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris  - Starlight

1/3 - The Meadowmakers - Starlight

1/4 - Blind Squirrel - Starlight

1/5 - Alex Teller - Starlight

1/6 - The Whitmores - Starlight

Jan 8th Marc Utter- Starlight

Jan 11th Blind Squirrel - Starlight

Jan 12th Moses Martinez - Starlight

Jan 13th Alex Teller - Starlight

1/13 - Bill Palmer - Bad Rabbit

Jan 15th Collie Ryan & Nani Byrd - Starlight

Thanks to David Kowal, Shawn Turvey, DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, Taner Alan Server, Long Draw Pizza, Kate Keenan and others for helping out with this list.

TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION POTLUCK ‑‑ Please join your friends and neighbors at the next monthly potluck on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Bunkhouse.  Please bring a dish to share.  The ranch will provide plates, cutlery, ice tea, and water.  If questions, please call Michelle at 371.3096.

TERLINGUA BURLESQUE ‑‑ is performing at Cinnabar Theatre this weekend!  Friday, January 5th and Saturday, January 6th.  Showtime is 8 pm, doors open at 7 pm.  Refreshments, beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for donations.  General admission tickets are available at the door for $10.  Seats are on sale now for $30.  If you would like an advance seat, please reach out to any troupe member, or call Devo at 719-659-1110.

TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN ‑‑ Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.

Local art, a beekeeper's lovely honey and wax, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms, essential oil perfumes and sugar scrubs, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here.  Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or...

We welcome new vendors.  Flea market items are also welcome.  After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green.  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, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat.  Prepared food vendors must display current food handling license.  (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).

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.

MAGIC MESA MASSAGE ‑‑ Changing up the way LOCAL RESIDENTS receive deep discounts on MASSAGE.  Book your Session at one of my new 'POP UP' Studios and receive 40-50% off the price of a 'Travel Massage'.  Starting out the New Year with Jackassdowns Lounge, located behind the Little Burro County Store @ the arena.  Plenty of parking.  Heated space.  Private.  Great views.  Amazing Bodywork from an experienced and licensed professional.

Wednesdays: 1-8pm Only $1/minute for Local Residents - living in Brewster County 6 months per year or more.  PM to schedule.  Now Booking January 3 and every Wednesday after that all Winter long!

Stay tuned for additional $1/min Pop Up Shops near your home as we move into the Winter Months!

Of Course, Travel Massage ~ with all its perks and pampering - is Available (Fri/Sat/Sundays) wherever your heart sees fit!  Prices have increased some to reflect the very real costs of gas and surviving these roads.  www.magicmesamassage.com

MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ will be on a winter break for the month of January, the bakery cart, and the ice cream trailer.  This past year has been the best year ever!  And Terlingua, I couldn’t have done it without you, and all the wonderful people that live here.  Your outstanding support is what keeps me going.  Thank you!  We’ll be back open February 3, 2024.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING ‑‑ if you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK ‑‑ Kick off the New Year with one of our Ranger-led programs, trek through the trails, soak in the Texas sunshine, gather 'round for some tales under the starry desert sky or join our cowboy coffee mornings to start your day right with a cup o' joe and good ol' conservation with our friendly rangers.

Upcoming Programs for the week of December 31, 2023- January 6, 2024. The schedule changes on a weekly basis.

 

More information about our Ranger-Led Programs can be found on our park website.  https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

MANY STONES ‑‑ Ring at Many stones has lots of things to sell.  Tool boxes, assorted water filters, fishing tackle, new unused electric garden tiller, framed photos by Blair Pittman, new in the box propane on demand hot water heater, several new large windows, many sizes of floor tiles, metal display shelf, free guitar music books, large water pressure tank, washer and dryer, lots of used books in good condition many subjects, lots of disc movies.  Some new local plants too!  Many new rock specimens.

WATER CATCHMENT TANKS ‑‑ TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!

Available sizes:
100 to 5000 gallon
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10-year warranty.

We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20-year warranty.  Valves, pumps and filters also available.  Delivery and installation available.  Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.  Call Mark or Michelle:  432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell).

ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ The best coffee, breakfast and lunch place in Terlingua!  We will be open regular hours all week so come see us.  We cook everything to order from the freshest ingredients.  Big Bend Roaster beans for the best coffee anyway you like it!  Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.  A great local place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone.  Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Enjoy fantastic street tacos and great Mexican food from tried and true original recipes.  Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more.  Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm.  Call  432 371 2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB! 

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