Terlingua Moon
Volume 37, No. 15
April 14, 2026 by FreeBird

  

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." . . . "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." ‑‑ Ruth Bader Ginsburg

 

 

 

  

BREWSTER COUNTY REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING ‑‑ April 14, 2026, at 9:30 AM, Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom, 201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas 79830.  Agenda is attached.

BIG BEND CRISIS CENTER ‑‑ Hello Terlingua, Just put the order in for the April food distribution.  We are looking at Thursday April 16th for the truck to come in around 11 AM.  Shout out to all of our volunteers.  Distribution will be on Friday the 17th.  Please bring your cards.  It will be fun!

NO WALL 79852 UPDATE

ACTION ITEM:

Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 AM
Jeff Davis County Courthouse, Fort Davis, TX

·        Jeff Davis County Commissioners will consider authorizing Border Wall access upgrades to Chispa Road AGAIN.  Public comments will be accepted. 

·        Accepting this "gift" from Barnard Construction was on last week's agenda and is back on the agenda again. We must keep the pressure on local elected officials to follow the will of the people.

·       https://www.jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov/upload/template/22377/Agenda%20Regular%20Commissioners%20Court%2004%2014%202026.pdf

·        Arrive early enough to fill out the public participation form or print one out here. https://www.jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov/upload/page/6560/docs/Public%20Participation%20Form.pdf

·        or email comments: Judge Evans countyjudge@jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov.

EVERY SATURDAY in APRIL ‑‑ No Wall.  No Wire.  No Way!

Rally to protect our river, protect our water, protect our economy, and protect our neighbors.
8:00-10:00 AM at the Y.
Follow us on Facebook: No Wall 79852

KEEP BIG BEND WILD! ‑‑ Keep Big Bend Wild commends everyone in the area that participated in the rallies last week, both in Santa Elena Canyon and at the State Capitol.  The momentum is definitely moving in a good direction, but it’s important to keep the pressure on. 

We’ve been guests on a lot of podcasts about the wall issue – not just what its impact would be, but media are fascinated by the bipartisan coalition against the wall. 

Two new podcasts are posted this week.  The first, an episode of the “Safe Travels” pod, can be found on Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-bend-national-park-the-border-wall-debate-with/id1738784164?i=1000760655392, or wherever you listen to pods.  It’s also posted on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO3d8_To7Tg.

The second pod is an episode of “Our Public Lands” and will be posted Tuesday.  The general link on Apple is https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-public-lands/id1752585783, but you can also find it wherever you listen to pods.

Our talking points and “what you can do” handout is posted on the KBBW website here (https://keepbigbendwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KBBW-Wall-Handout-2026-Mar-4.pdf). Download it, share it, post it, whatever is useful!  Look for an updated version in the next few days. (Really, this time!)

Please learn more at keepbigbendwild.org, and consider supporting Keep Big Bend Wild.  There's no more important time.  Donations are welcome (we're financially sponsored by the El Paso Community Foundation, a 501c3), but we need you to allow us to list you as a supporter even more.  Local business supporters are especially appreciated.  See who's already supporting KBBW at https://keepbigbendwild.org/our-supporters/, although we’re having trouble keeping up the fast-growing list up-to-date.  If you want to help further, reach out at info@keepbigbendwild.org.

Bob Krumenaker

BBNP Superintendent, 2018-2023

Chair, Keep Big Bend Wild

MUSIC LISTING ‑‑ Butch Hancock- Starlight, Wed, 4/15, 6-9 PM.

ROBOTICS FUNDRAISER – Terlingua’s own robotics team 11720 would like to invite everyone to our fundraiser and open house.  Saturday April 18th from 11AM - 2 PM.  We will be selling brisket and pulled pork plates, with sides and a drink for $20.  The students will demonstrate our robot we took to state this year.  Please join us at the school's robotics lab!

POATRI ‑‑ Property Owners Terlingua Ranch (POATRI) Quarterly Board Meeting Weekend

·        Events are open to ALL Property Owners, and participation is highly encouraged!

·        Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM:  Board of Directors' Quarterly Workshop, located in the Bunkhouse under the Bad Rabbit Café.

·        Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM:  Board of Director's Quarterly Meeting, located in the Bunkhouse under the Bad Rabbit Café.

All Zoom information will be posted on POATRI.ORG, under the "News" tab. Or you can follow the link here and click into the April 2026 Agenda.

ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AN AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT.  If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 6:30 PM on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ‑‑ New positions are opening for employment opportunities inside Big Bend National Park due to the Chisos Basin Lodge project cancellation!

We are currently seeking candidates who might be interested in food and beverage, housekeeping, retail and front desk areas. Folks can reach out to our HR team if they have questions 432-371-3382!

All open roles are listed below at careers.aramark.com.

Aramark Careers - Search

VISIT OUR SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET ‑‑ Come see us at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.  You'll also be able to enjoy our fabulous local mobile library and portable free ‘porch’, even consult with Dr. Gigabyte if you have a computer problem.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, sour dough bread, all natural lip balms and skin care products, all natural essential oil fragrances, beard oil and massage oils, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and up-cycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here.

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.

We welcome new vendors.  To make it easy for new vendors to try our market and to show our appreciation to our regular vendors, we waive set-up fees on the first Saturday of the month, offering free set-up on that day.

For more information, text or call 432.213.1863 or pop in at 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.

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL

27 high school students competed at the District 9-1A competition in Fort Davis with the following schools:  Fort Davis, Balmorhea, Sierra Blanca, Valentine, Dell City, and Marfa.  15 students are advancing to Regionals.

Computer Science:  District Champs:  2nd Sethany, 4th Tim, Anthony 6th, Hank 7^th; Copy Editing:  2nd Edwin, 6th Brayan L.; Current Issues & Events:  3rd Baily, 6th Anthony; Editorial Writing:  1st Anna, 5th Nereida; Headline Writing:  3rd Bailey, 4th Joselyn; Mathematics:  3rd Melody; News Writing:  5th Nereida; Number Sense:  District Champs:  1st Melody, 2nd Kendyl, 13th Hank, 19th Desiree; Ready Writing:  5th Joselyn; Science(Physics):  3rd Anthony; Social Studies:  District Champs:  2nd Kendyl, 4th Isis, 10th Jose, 11th Luke; Spelling:  District Runners-Up:  2nd Joselyn, 11th David, tied-12th Luke, and tied-12th Michelle.  Journalism Runners-Up-Terlingua.

Little Dribblers game at 5 PM on April 16th.  Free Admission and a concession stand will be available.

Come out and support your Purobots-Team #11720 at the Annual Fundraiser:  April 18th from 11 AM-2 PM behind the high school hosted by the Robotics team and Mr. Anthenat.  There will be robot demonstrations, an open house, and BBQ plates, as well as a pulled pork competition between Mr. Reed, Mr. Anthenat, and Student Anthony Pattillo.

BIG BEND EPISCOPAL MISSION & OTRA VEZ THRIFT SHOP ‑‑ Saturday church services at 5 PM continue during April and May at the Lajitas Chapel with Father Mike Wallens.  All are welcome.

Otra Vez hours continue with the Evening Hour open on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. Bonus Saturday hours, April 18th, 9 AM-12PM.  The shop will have its Dollar Bag Sales during May.  Thank you for your support.

TERLINGUA TRASH PICKUP ‑‑ weekly trash pickup for residential and business.

GRAND OPENING SALE ENDS ON APRIL 30TH, 2026.

64-gallon can - $49.99 per month.

96-gallon can - $59.99 per month.

All the details on our website:  terlinguatrash.com.

I had a typo on my phone number in previous posts, sorry!  This is the correct number now.

Have a great day! -Jimmy (432) 201 -5638.

LOCALS DISCOUNTED MASSAGE THERAPY

Mondays - Temple of the Bird

    Last Day of Season 4/27

Tuesdays - JAF Arena Lounge

    Last Day of Season 4/28

    Text 731-699-0509

    Kate Healy, Tx Lic 135433

    Travel Massage avail thru 5/3

    Let's get you in!

MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday morning, 10 AM till noon.  We’ll have fresh homemade cinnamon rolls, kolaches and more!  The ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Saturday through Monday, 4 to 9 PM.  We’ll have our creamy dreamy, vanilla, and chocolate soft serve along with fabulous pints of homemade ice cream to go!  Gracias, Terlingua!

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ The Ghost Town's best.  Serving authentic Mexican recipes from street tacos to steaks and huge side dishes.  Come in and enjoy our food in a great setting.  BYOB.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 PM until 9 PM.  432 371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.

ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Open seven days a week for home cooked breakfasts, lunches and the best coffee in the area.  Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers.  432 371 3044 for to go orders.  Open at 7:30 AM. 

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA

Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE:

Food Grade 275 gallon totes - $275/each

Food Grade 55 gallon barrels with removable lids & ports - $85/each

Steel 55 gallon drums with no lids - $50/each

Shop Local!

Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.

Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

NEED A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT?

Veteran Independent Insurance Agent, Michelle Chiles, is coming out of retirement and ready to help.

Call or email for information and quotes:

mvmchouse@sbcglobal.net

806-781-4723 – cell

 

 

EARTHRISE, December 24, 1968

"When I looked up and saw the Earth coming up on this very stark, beat-up Moon horizon, I was immediately almost overcome with the thought, 'Here we came all this way to the Moon, and yet the most significant thing we're seeing is our own home planet, the Earth." ‑‑  Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders

 

 Photo credit:  NASA

 

EARTHSET, April 6, 2026

"[E]very single person that you know is sustained and inside of that green line of the earth's atmosphere.” – Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Artemis II 2026.

 

Photo credit:  NASA

Earth Day is April 22, 2026

Send your MOON news and submissions by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON.  Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com.  Please no PDFs or fancy fonts!  To subscribe or unsubscribe, email terlinguamoon@gmail.com.

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For 37 years, THE source for news in South Brewster County.

TERLINGUA MOON - April 7, 2026 - Vol. 37, No. 14

TERLINGUA MOON
April 7, 2026            
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!                        

"Borderless love, the land of the free/Borderless love, how far can you see?
Borderless love, there's no border at all/In a borderless love, there's no need for a wall.

A wall is a mirror that can only reveal/One side of a story that passes for real
But break it all down/It all becomes clear/It's the fearless who love and the loveless who fear.

Over, under, around and through/Life is love and love is true
Over, under, around and through/Walls of thunder, skies of blue"

- The Flatlanders


MILKY WAY TREATS 
Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon. We have kolaches, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and more! Stop by and treat yourself. The ice cream trailer will also be open Saturday – Monday, 4-9 p.m. with our creamy vanilla soft serve, and dairy- free pineapple! Grab a pint of homemade ice cream, or try one of our delicious sundaes! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

NOWALL79852 UPDATE
History was made this past Saturday wherever you were, supporting our Big Bend community… No Wall, No Wire, Save the Rio Grande!  Viva Big Bend!  Our passion and dedication is amazing.

 Don’t rest yet though, this week some critical things are happening including two public meetings about Barnard Construction’s activity on the Chispa Road upstream from Candelaria.   Please consider attending and/or emailing in a comment (see info below).

 Tuesday April 7th:   Candelaria border wall meeting 6pm at the schoolhouse, landowners and other interested folks gathering to hear updates from County Commissioner, Big Bend Sentinel, NoBigBendWall coalition.  Please share, need to get the word out to upstream landowners and supporters.

 Wednesday April 8th:  Presidio County commissioner court meeting at Marfa courthouse, 10am, agenda includes time for public comments (5 mins max per person) and then agenda items related to permitting for county road use and road modification by federal contractors.  Attend in person, via zoom, and/or email in comments.  Email:  deirdrehisler@co.presidio.tx.us

Thursday April 9th:  Jeff Davis County commissioner court meeting at Ft Davis courthouse, 10 a.m., agenda includes time for public comments (3 mins max per person) then discussion/action to, “approve a gift from Barnard Construction to reconstruct Chispa road from FM2017 to the Jeff Davis County and Presidio County line.”  Email:  countyjudge@jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov, jdcjclerk@jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov

 Saturday April 11th:  As always, rally at the Y from 8 – 10 a.m. or whenever you’re moved to move on!  Bring signs or get some there.  No Wall, No Wire, Save the Rio Grande!

KEEP BIG BEND WILD!
Keep Big Bend Wild is a nonpartisan group, and we are talking with Republicans as well as Democrats on Capitol Hill.  Some of the former have taken note that we are closely aligned with Terrell County Sheriff Cleveland on the wall issue in the Big Bend region, as he and KBBW’s Chair, former park superintendent Krumenaker, testified before Congress in 2025 for opposite teams on a proposed border security bill that did not include any new barriers.  (If interested, you can read the testimony or watch the hearing video at https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/house-event/117963)
 
We are pleased that Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) came to our area last week to see firsthand the geography and hear from some of you about what’s at stake.  We are also pleased that Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin organized a letter (https://tinyurl.com/4bcsc485) sent to new DHS Secretary Mullin on 3/27/26 signed by all Texas Democratic members of Congress staunchly opposing the wall, and expressing concern about the potential impact of detection technology as well.  We had a role in both, as did many of you.
 
We speak with Republican elected officials and their staff.  They are definitely listening.  We lament, as you do, their public silence.  But the fact that movement appears to be headed in the right direction suggests that our collective pressure is working, and that may be more significant than their public statements or lack thereof.  We need to keep that pressure on.
 
This fight is winnable, and together, we will beat back this wall.  And once we win, we need to continue to work together to keep Big Bend wild.
 
Our talking points and “what you can do” handout is posted on the KBBW website here (https://keepbigbendwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KBBW-Wall-Handout-2026-Mar-4.pdf). Download it, share it, post it, whatever is useful!  Look for an updated version in the next few days.
  
Please learn more at keepbigbendwild.org, and consider supporting Keep Big Bend Wild.  There's no more important time.  Donations are welcome (we're financially sponsored by the El Paso Community Foundation, a 501c3), but we need you to allow us to list you as a supporter even more.  Local business supporters are especially appreciated.  See who's already supporting KBBW at https://keepbigbendwild.org/our-supporters/, although we’re having trouble keeping up the fast-growing list up-to-date.  If you want to help further, reach out at info@keepbigbendwild.org.
 
Bob Krumenaker
BBNP Superintendent, 2018-2023
Chair, Keep Big Bend Wild

COMMUNITY MARKET
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items. You'll also be able to enjoy our fabulous local mobile library and portable free ‘porch’, even consult with Dr. Gigabyte if you have a computer problem. 

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, sour dough bread, all natural lip balms and skin care products, all natural essential oil fragrances, beard oil and massage oils, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. 

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. 

We welcome new vendors. To make it easy for new vendors to try our market and to show our appreciation to our regular vendors, we waive set-up fees on the first Saturday of the month, offering free set-up on that day.

For more information, text or call 432.213.1863 or pop in at 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.

SECOND SATURDAY SALE!
April 11th at the Chili Pepper Cafe 
In the Parking Lot.
 9 a.m. till 12 noon or whenever.

AA
ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AN AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT.  If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

LOCALS DISCOUNTED MASSAGE THERAPY
Mondays - Temple of the Bird, Last Day of Season 4/27
Tuesdays - JAF Arena Lounge, Last Day of Season 4/28
Text 731-699-0509  Kate Healy, Tx Lic 135433
Limited Openings left for Locals this Season. Let's get you in!
 
VOICES FROM BOTH SIDES
May 9, 2026.   The community picnic and fiesta on the river is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, 2026.   T-shirts are in and will soon be available.  This is a traditional celebration that will continue to represent its original format.  

 TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation
ALSO NOW AVAILABLE:
Food Grade 275 gallon totes - $275/each
Food Grade 55 gallon barrels with removable lids & ports - $85/each
Steel 55 gallon drums with no lids - $50/each
Shop Local!
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

Big Bend National Park
It may be early April, but daytime temperatures in Big Bend National Park have already hit 100 degrees in the lower elevations.
 If you're planning to hit the trails, keep these tips in mind:
1.  Start early - cooler temps = safer hikes
2.  If you're hiking in the lower elevations and along the river, plan to be off the trail by 11:00 am
3.  Bring plenty of water. Those 12 oz plastic bottles? Not enough. We recommend at least one gallon per person per day
4.  Use electrolytes in your water and eat salty snacks.
5.  Dress smart to protect yourself from the sun - wear light-colored clothing, sunscreen, and a hat

We've seen how quickly a simple hike can become an emergency when people aren't prepared. Don't take chances.

Your friends, your family, and your kids, want you to come home safe. So do we.

Prepare. Plan. Protect yourself. It's not just good advice - it could save a life.

JACKASS FLATS
Molly of Moondance has a foot injury and can't walk on it . So we had an exam tonight, and healing music frequencies, no findings of fracture or thorn,  so most likely a sprain ,,, trimmed long toenails, and applied a healing laser treatment (hence the glasses). We'll see what tomorrow  feels like.

Per the needs of our community, Dr. Burger of Jackass Flats  now has his license  to practice veterinary medicine here in Texas as well as Florida. We are in the process of drawings for a structure of a small clinic here. In the interim we will be setting up  a "Mash" unit at the Cactus Farm.  Stay tuned for updates.

REGARDING USE OF ALPINE DUMPSTERS
Are you committing a crime, and not knowing it's a crime??

Dumping trash in Alpine dumpsters is illegal for residents outside city limits (for example, those of us with physical residences south of Alpine). The dumpsters in Alpine are only for residents within city limits that are paying for trash collection services from the city's contracted company.

The fine for illegal dumping into these dumpsters is a minimum $500 up to $4,000; depending on amount illegally dumped.

We are still able to use the recycling center for FREE for various items like cardboard, etc.

The city previously offered "Sanitation Permits" that could be purchased for $60 per month that had expanded terms, but is phasing out the program because it was too hard to enforce the permits. Current permits will be valid until expiration, and not renewed.

For an official response or further details, you can contact the Environmental Services Coordinator, Adelina Beall, at 432-294-3183, or email: environmental.services@cityofalpine.com
terlinguatrash.com
(432) 201 - 5638

MUSIC
Boathouse
Wed, 4/8 - Open mic hosted by Moses
Thurs, 4/9 - 5:30 Chief Danny/8:00 Colt Wayne Keeney
Fri, 4/10 - Blind Squirrel
Sat, 4/11 - Moses Martinez

 

Hi everyone - Mark your calendars for two not-to-miss evenings of music. Global singer-songwriters Tim Grimm and Sergio Webb will be coming to Terlingua at the end of April.  They will have one show – a house concert – at Alex & Marti Whitmore’s on Friday, April 24. Potluck at 5:30 and music at 6:30. Theres no charge but reservations are required. To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, email Sha at sharronis@gmail.com 

The 2^nd show will be at The Temple of the Bird on Sunday, April 26^th.  Potluck will start at 5:30 and music at 6:30.

Tim and Sergio are internationally respected and sought after musicians who have quite the following in the U.S., Canada, UK and Europe and we’re so glad to get them down to Terlingua. Tim’s Album, Bones of Trees, topped the Folk Alliance Album of the Year charts for 2025 and his song Broken Truth topped their Songs of the Year for 2025. Bones was the #1 most-played album on International Folk Radio for the year 2025, and his protest ballad BROKEN TRUTH struck a deep chord with audiences, becoming the #1 most-played song on Folk Radio for both 2024 and 2025. And there’s more where these came from. But come see for yourself … it really is wonderful to get them down here. 

 

The Terlingua Moon

 30 March 2026 --Vol. 37 #13

This week’s Moon brought to you by Ghost Writers on the Sly.

 

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KEEP BIG BEND WILD!

Keep Big Bend Wild notes with concern on 3/20/26, that CBP’s so-called “Smart Wall” map has not been updated to reflect Sector Chief Easterling’s statement last week that there would be no wall in any of Big Bend Ranch State Park.  We think he’s a good man and that’s his intent.  But, just as for the national park and the wild & scenic river downstream, we have little confidence that the Border Patrol staff and leaders on the ground in our area are supported by the political leadership in Washington.  Will the map change to back up the Sector Chief?  Will the map change again to reflect a wall in the national park?  Are contractors being directed to back off?  What will the new Secretary of Homeland Security do?

 It’s impossible to know in the absence of an unequivocal public commitment from the highest levels of CBP or DHS.  That’s what we are fighting for, and will continue to fight for.  KBBW is in regular contact with Congressional members, who are working as hard as we are behind the scenes to defeat the wall  –  they’re calling us as much as we’re calling them.  They urge us to keep the pressure on, as it is definitely noticed and is making a difference. 

 This fight is winnable, and together, we will beat back this wall.  And once we win, we need to continue to work together to keep Big Bend wild.

 Our talking points and “what you can do” handout is posted on the KBBW website here (https://keepbigbendwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KBBW-Wall-Handout-2026-Mar-4.pdf). Download it, share it, post it, whatever is useful!

  Please learn more at keepbigbendwild.org, and consider supporting Keep Big Bend Wild.  There's no more important time.  Donations are welcome (we're financially sponsored by the El Paso Community Foundation, a 501c3), but we need you to allow us to list you as a supporter even more.  Local business supporters are especially appreciated.  See who's already supporting KBBW at https://keepbigbendwild.org/our-supporters/, although we’re having trouble keeping up the fast-growing list up-to-date.  If you want to help further, reach out at info@keepbigbendwild.org.

 

 

No Wall Public Meeting

What: No Big Bend Border Wall Local Meeting

When: Monday, March 30, 2026

Where: Red Patillo Community Center

201 Rex Ivy Road, Terlingua TX

Time: 6pm

Local Chapter, No Wall 79852, will share the following:

-updates on current No Wall movement

-share upcoming events and how YOU can get involved

-provide resources for printed materials

-review other ways that YOU can participate

-opportunity for YOU to share your concerns and needs

 

No Wall 79852 UPDATE

There is so much gratitude to all of you who have been engaging with visitors on river, horseback, hiking, and jeep trips, in restaurants and hotels, on trails, on the porch, and everywhere we can! The incredible mobilization our community has produced has startled and shocked power brokers in our epic fight to keep Big Bend and the Rio Grande wild and protected.  They are listening.  And we must continue to speak.

Keep up the pressure on Governor Abbott, Senators Cornyn and Cruz, Dawn Buckingham of Texas General Land Office, CBP,  and other Texas  officials. Thank you.

 

What's next? No Wall, No Wire, NO WAY

Recent reports say that there will be no physical wall through BBNP or BBRSP.

cbp.gov defines a Smart Wall as : "comprised of a steel bollard wall or waterborne barrier, along with roads, detection technology, cameras and lighting and in some cases a secondary wall - creating an enforcement zone."

 We do not need towers with lights, concertina wire, or infrastructure and new roads that will negatively impact this last wild place in Texas. 

Continuing to support our neighbors upstream and downstream and protecting property owner rights and Texas sovereignty remain a priority.

What you can do - 

Saturday, March 28th - Wall/Wire protest at the intersection of FM 170 and HWY 118.  8am - 10am. Stay later if you can! 

Monday, March 30 - Community Information Meeting at 6pm at the Red Patillo Community Center

Let's keep the momentum going! We will share information, answer questions as best we can, and listen to what our community needs to continue this fight.

Saturday April 4 - Austin rally Save Big Bend at 4pm @ the Capitol!

Deadline April 6 - Call or send and SHARE  your concerns and comments to Customs and Border Protection.

BigBendComments@cbp.dhs.gov 

or by phone at (833) 412-2056 (reference Big Bend Border Barrier System)

 

 

Espresso ... y poco mas

Seven days a week for home cooked breakfasts, lunches and the best coffee in the area.  Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers.  432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  

 

Taqueria El Milagro

Authentic Mexican recipes served in the Ghost Town.  Street tacos to steaks and huge side dishes.  Come in and enjoy our food in a  great setting.  BYOB. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. 

 

Big Bend High School Fundraiser: Car Wash & Burgers To-Go rescheduled for this Wednesday, April 1st in the high school parking lot, 4pm until we sell out. Car washes by donation, Burgers with chips & drink for $15, served while you wait! Courtesy of BBHS Junior Class.

 

Paisano Post from Terlingua School

Congratulations to the following Paisanos on their achievements at the District Academic Meet in Fort Davis. District Champion Team Members and Individuals earning 1st-3rd places will advance to Regionals at Angelo State University on April 24th-25th. 

Overall Journalism: Terlingua 2nd place, 3rd place Mathematics-Melody Orozco, 5th place News Writing-Nereida Gomez, District Champion Team-Number Sense-Melody, Kendyl Haney, Hank Reed, Desiree Lujan, District Champion Team-Computer Science-Sethany Palmisano, Anthony Pattillo, Tim Smith, Hank, District Champion Social Studies-Kendyl, Isis Lujan, Jose Rodriguez, Luke Traylor, 5th place Ready Writing-Joselyn Sartain, 3rd place-Physics-Anthony, 2nd place Spelling-Joselyn, 1st place Editorial Writing-Anna Smith, 5th place Editorial Writing-Nereida, 3rd place Current Issues & Events-Bailey Baker, 6th place Current Issues & Events-Anthony, 3rd place Headline Writing-Bailey, and 2nd place Copy Editing-Edwin Garcia

Elementary Field Day-April 2nd at 9am. All are invited. There will be a concession stand.

Little Dribblers 1st Game will be on April 9th at the Gym. A concession stand will be available. Time to be announced.

 

Big Bend Episcopal Mission Services & Otra Vez Thrift Store 

Saturdays Holy Eucharist Services w/ Father Mike Wallens at the Sts. Mary & Josephs' Chapel in Lajitas 5pm. All are welcome. Easter service will be an Easter Vigil held on Saturday, April 4th, at 5pm in Lajitas.

Otra Vez Thrift Store Hours: Just the Evening Hour open for the next 3 weeks. Wednesdays: 5:30pm-6:30pm.  

 

Saturday Community Market First Saturday 4-4 Vendors Set Up Free

It's the first Saturday of April this week, so vendor fees are waived. Set up for free and sell your wares! Come see who has what at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items. You'll also be able to enjoy our fabulous local mobile library and portable free ‘porch’, even consult with Dr. Gigabyte if you have a computer problem. 

Local art, goat milk soap, fresh eggs, sour dough bread, jelly and pickles, all natural lip balms and skin care products, all natural essential oil fragrances, beard oil and massage oils, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, crocheted French market bags, shawls, soap bags and more, vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. 

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. 

We welcome new vendors. To make it easy for new vendors to try our market and to show our appreciation to our regular vendors, we waive set-up fees on the first Saturday of the month, offering free set-up on that day.

For more information, text or call 432.213.1863 or pop in at 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.

 

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY 

>Hours: Thursday April 2nd 3pm-6pm at Canyon View Community Park(next to the school)

Saturday April 4th 10am-3pm at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.

>All-Star Readers Club: Grab a punch card at the checkout desk and earn entries to win a $20 gift certificate! Every six books borrowed is another entry! Draw at the end of the month.

>24/7 Book Returns: Did you know we have a drop box for book returns at the entrance to the community gardens? This means you can return your books anytime, even if the library isn't open!

>Library Tech Services: Do you have computer, printer, or internet needs? We have the fastest internet in town and a laptop that is available for check out hourly at the library. Dr. Gigabyte is also on hand to help with general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend.

>Exchange Box: The new and improved free porch! One person's trash is another person's treasure! Unless it's actually trash… all donations must be approved by library staff. If you have large donations, please bring them in sturdy boxes :)

>Follow us @BigBendPublicLibrary on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!

 

Dear BBAC artists.
The next show “Dark Skies” is quickly approaching. March is just flying by.
This will be my 4th year to celebrate our Big Bend region's dark skies through our many wonderful works of art.
As before, I will have educational material for visitors educating them on proper home and business lighting installations that do not pollute our skies with unnecessary light.
Together, let’s make this the best Dark Skies art show ever!!

Due to schedules, work and commitments- the Dark Skies show will be inputed and Hung after the gallery closes on Tuesday, March 31. It is imperative that all artists bring your work to the gallery by Tuesday, March 31 by 5pm, please and all work from the Making Space show be picked up by 5 pm on Tuesday, March 31st as well. Thank you so much.

You can find the prospectus at the Gallery or on our website:  bigbendartscouncil.org
I look forward to receiving your work by 5:00 on Tuesday, March 31st.
The Reception is planned for Friday, April 3 from 5 to 7pm.

Please contact me via phone or message should you have questions.
Kathleen Griffith
210-313-6189

 

Closing Reception and Interactive Demonstration on March 27th

Pots n Prints will be at the University Center starting at 10 am. If you'd like to get a shirt printed, feel free to bring your own shirt or apron and the folks from Pots n Prints will print a cool design for you! We are also going to be throwing bowls in front of U.C. 

Interactive Demonstrations from 10am to 2pm

And at 2 we will have the closing reception for Mario Kiran's Penance exhibit-Held at the Fine Arts Building in the Studio Art Gallery.

 

TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ POTLUCK:  Join your friends and neighbors at the next monthly potluck on Thursday, April 2^nd, 6:00 pm, at the Bunkhouse on the ranch.  The ranch will provide water, iced tea, paper plates, and cutlery.  Please bring a dish to share.  For more information, please call Marilynn at 512.484.1409.

 

Terlingua Trash Pickup - weekly trash pickup for residential and business.

64 gallon can - $49.99 per month.

96 gallon can - $59.99 per month. 

All the details on our website: terlinguatrash.com.

I had a typo on my phone number in previous posts, sorry! This is the correct number now.

Have a great day! -Jimmy (432) 201 -5638.

 

 

Locals Discounted Massage Therapy

Mondays - Temple of the Bird

    April 6/13/20/27

Tuesdays - JAF Arena Lounge

    April 7/14/21/28

    Text 731-699-0509 

    Kate Healy, Tx Lic 135433

   COMMUNITY YOGA will return in the Fall.    

 

 

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA

Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE:

Food Grade 275 gallon totes - $275/each

Food Grade 55 gallon barrels with removable lids & ports - $85/each

Steel 55 gallon drums with no lids - $50/each

Shop Local!

Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.

Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

All the Latest Terlingua Moon

Terlingua Moon   Vol. 37   No. 24

March 24  2026

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For 37 years, THE source for news in South Brewster County.  

Updated every Tuesday. Or Monday 

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“Benedicto: May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. May your rivers flow without end, meandering through pastoral valleys tinkling with bells, past temples and castles and poets towers into a dark primeval forest where tigers belch and monkeys howl, through miasmal and mysterious swamps and down into a desert of red rock, blue mesas, domes and pinnacles and grottos of endless stone, and down again into a deep vast ancient unknown chasm where bars of sunlight blaze on profiled cliffs, where deer walk across the white sand beaches, where storms come and go as lightning clangs upon the high crags, where something strange and more beautiful and more full of wonder than your deepest dreams waits for you—beyond that next turning of the canyon walls.”  ~ Edward Abbey

Big Bend Sentinel BREAKING News: Big Bend Ranch State Park will not have a physical wall. Border Patrol chief Lloyd Easterling relayed the news to Presidio County Commissioner Deirdre Hisler late yesterday.  Physical wall through Redford, Presidio, Ruidosa, Candelaria and on to Fort Quitman is still in the plans. https://bigbendsentinel.com/2026/03/23/cbp-chief-state-park-nixed-from-plans-for-steel-walls/

Keep Big Bend Wild appreciates the generous and warm reception we received in Terlingua, Marathon,  and the national park last week. Others in the KBBW group held a public meeting in Houston, and are doing another one this week. We are absolutely in this fight together, and it appears that most of Texas is with us. Thanks to you, we’ve gained hundreds of new supporters in the last week. We continue to work behind the scenes in Washington on both sides of the aisle, and are regularly being contacted by congressional offices this fight is winnable, and together, we will beat back this wall. 

Our talking points and “what you can do” handout is posted on the KBBW website here. Download it, share it, post it, whatever is useful,

Please learn more at keepbigbendwild.org  and consider supporting Keep Big Bend Wild.  There's no more important time.  Donations are welcome (we're financially sponsored by the El Paso Community Foundation, a 501c3), but we need you to allow us to list you as a supporter even more.  Local business supporters are especially appreciated.  See who's already supporting KBBW at https://keepbigbendwild.org/our-supporters/  although we’re having trouble keeping up the fast-growing list up-to-date.  If you want to help further, reach out at info@keepbigbendwild.org.         

Bob Krumenaker  BBNP Superintendent, 2018-2023     

Chair, Keep Big Bend Wild

Gumby’s Last Sunday Flea Market and Kiva Brunch

March 29    11 AM to 2 PM 

Brunch 11 to 3

On the West side of the Parking Lot

No set up fee

Brunch inside La Kiva   Food and Drinks and Stuff

Probably a Band ?

Attendees? Hopefully YOU!

***Plant Swap At The Community Gardens!***

This Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town. Bring any plants, cuttings, seeds, or supplies that you no longer want, and swap them for something else! Happy Spring y'all!

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY 

>Hours: Thursday March 26th 3pm-6pm at Canyon View Community Park(next to the school)

Saturday March 28th 10am-3pm at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.

>Library Meeting: The next library meeting is Thursday March 26th at 4pm at the Mobile Library Trailer at Canyon View Community Park. Everyone is welcome!

>Volunteer Day: Join us this Thursday morning from 10am-2pm at Canyon View Community Park and learn how to help the library grow!

FREE Spanish Classes: Our LAST Spanish class is Saturday March 28st from 2pm to 3pm at the library trailer in the Ghost Town. Come check it out and learn some basic conversational Spanish before it ends for the season! Please bring your own chair and a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.

>All-Star Readers Club: Grab a punch card at the checkout desk and earn entries to win a $20 gift certificate to Milky Way treats! Every six books borrowed is another entry! Draw at the end of March.

>Library Tech Services: Do you have computer, printer, or internet needs? We have the fastest internet in town and a laptop that is available for check out hourly at the library. Dr. Gigabyte is also on hand to help with general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend.

>Exchange Box: The new and improved free porch! One person's trash is another person's treasure! Unless it's actually trash… all donations must be approved by library staff. If you have large donations, please bring them in sturdy boxes :)

>Follow us @BigBendPublicLibrary on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!

Music this week at Bad Rabbit Café on Terlingua Ranch

Taco Tuesday, March 24,   6 to 8 pm Charlie and Judy sing songs in Spanish to help you pretend you’re in Mexico  

More Mexican accordion along with their usual fun country Saturday March 28, 6 to 8 pm

ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AN AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT.  If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

Come see us at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items. You'll also be able to enjoy our fabulous local mobile library and portable free ‘porch’, even consult with Dr. Gigabyte if you have a computer problem. 

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, sour dough bread, all natural lip balms and skin care products, all natural essential oil fragrances, beard oil and massage oils, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. 

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. 

We welcome new vendors. To make it easy for new vendors to try our market and to show our appreciation to our regular vendors, we waive set-up fees on the first Saturday of the month, offering free set-up on that day.

For more information, text or call 432.213.1863 or pop in at 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.

Terlingua, fire & EMS  As temperatures rise this weekend, so does the risk of heat-related emergencies. Pack and drink more water than you think you’ll need—don’t wait until you’re thirsty. Start early and be off the trail by 12 noon to avoid peak heat. Heat-related illnesses can happen fast and become life-threatening. Stay smart, stay hydrated, and know your limits. Stay safe, 

Deputy Fire Chief J.W. Thomason, AEMT   Public Information Officer

Crisis Center of the Big Bend   Hey Terlingua, just got off the phone with West Texas food bank. Looks like we will be receiving the truck Thursday March 26th and distribution will be Friday March 27th.. Shout out to all our wonderful volunteers. Thank you in advance.  I will not be present for the distribution. Naomi will be coming from our Alpine to check everyone in. If you have not signed up for a card, you will have to wait until after 1pm to pick it up. Won't be able to do cards until I get back to the office.

Regular Commissioners Meeting: March 24, 2026, at 9:30 AM Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom 201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas 79830

https://brewstercotx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/84/files/agenda/1214

Big Bend High School Fundraiser: Car Wash & Burgers to Go happening WEDNESDAY, April 1 in the high school parking lot, 4pm until we sell out. Car washes by donation, Burgers with chips & drink for $15, served while you wait! Courtesy of BBHS Junior Class.

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