TERLINGUA MOON
April 24, 2018 ~ Volume  29 ~ #17

By Million sMiles



From Terry Tempest Williams' book, The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks:
"Big Bend is no place for cynics. There is too much at stake. A bedrock pragmatism refutes sentimentality through the beauty of the unexpected. What we mistake as sentimental is in fact a generosity, a willingness to stay open and acknowledge the miraculous.
Cynicism flourishes in air-conditioned rooms. Like any true place, the desert is a risk. Back into a barrel cactus and you may get hurt. But touch its yellow flowers with petals like wax and the pain from its needles lessens. Our fear of being touched removes us from a sensate world. The distant self becomes the detached self who no longer believes in anything. Awe is the moment when ego surrenders to wonder. This is our inheritance — the beauty before us. We cry. We cry out. There is nothing sentimental about facing the desert bare. It is a terrifying beauty."

High Sierra Bar and Grill welcomes you all, old and new!
Dr Fun open mike Thursday
 Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter on Friday night 
      AND Dr Fun on Saturday night


Terlingua Fire and EMS 8th annual Fireman’s Ball and silent auction. April 28, 2018. Featuring Craig Carter & the Spur of the Moment Band. Starting at 7:30 pm. Doors open at La Kiva Bar and Grill at 5 pm for food and libations. $15 per person. Incredible Silent Auction also!!

This Week at The Starlight! It's a week of double-headers and triple headers!
Monday through Thursday, Butch and Rory Hancock will play the "late show" - around 9:30. Early music 6-9. We're lucky to have not only Butch and Rory multiple times this week but Darrin Kobetich and Will Taylor & Strings Attached as well. Another stellar week at The Starlight!! And don't forget - the art of Pat O'Bryan is on display through May 13th.
Monday, April 23rd: Chris McWilliams
Tuesday, 24th: Uh Clem
Wednesday, 25th: Jeffro’s song swap with Darrin Kobetich
Thursday, 26th: Thursday Darrin Kobetich
Friday and Saturday, April 27th and 28th: Will Taylor & Strings Attached
Sunday Brunch with Darrin Kobetich
Monday, April 30th:  Chet O’Keefe
Late night Monday – Thursday: Butch & Rory Hancock!
Hope to see you soon!!

This week at La Kiva
Every day - great Pizza and Steaks, 8 oz Burgers on our home made bread buns.  Fish & Chips on Thursday and Friday.
Thursday, Chet O'Keefe with his guitar.
Friday, Karaoke
Saturday - The Fireman's Ball.
Music on the Patio by Craig Carter
Sunday - Local Music in the Cave Room

Visit Boquillas
The celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Boquillas Crossing, postponed from April 14, has been re-scheduled to Saturday, May 5. There will be activities to also celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.  When the sun goes down, Grupo Los Kikos de Muzquiz will play for a public dance at the Valdez residence. Help us kick up some dust to celebrate 5 years of smooth operation of Boquillas Crossing. Message us about staying overnight. The Falcon's Roost has added 4 brand new rooms, giving them 7 in total.

Espresso ... y poco mas
We have our usual fantastic breakfasts and lunches along with specials like avocado toast, berry/banana smoothies, Mexican cokes and the best
fresh baked cakes and cookies around. We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee, because it's the best anywhere,  and fresh squeezed orange juice, because you need a good start to the day!.   Our lunch menu always has specials and old standards as well.  We also prepare picnics!   Enjoy great old Mexican music, really good WiFi and views of the Big Bend National Park.  Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips.

Come in and see all of our new inventory at Quicksilver trading company. Located in Bee mountain plaza next to the hardware store. Come check out our Scentsy vendor and Lots of new clothing in at our Resale boutique, mention you saw our ad in the moon and receive 20% off your clothing purchase. Don’t forget our hours are wed-fri 10-4 and Saturday 11-3, if you’d like to come in and shop during our days and hours we aren’t open give us a call we will come open up for you! (817)602-5007 Hope to see you soon! 

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.

WYLIE TANK ORDER - If you have water tank(s) coming on this Wylie truckload, please give us a call soon. 371-2506.    Also, we might possibly have a couple of tanks to spare. And, we have the heavy duty valves on hand now.

Non Potable Water Update 4/14/18
The Property Owners Assoc. will be drilling a new well in the coming weeks to replace the failing well for non potable water sales. Thank you for your patience as we map out the best solutions to move forward on sustainable water for the ranch and it’s owners.
We still are currently selling water to property owners with restrictions .... We are also going to update the North Wells on the three mile road to be used for emergency purposes along with use for roads. Management takes these issues very seriously and appreciates all of the input. ... We will keep you up to-date on any changes.

Big Bend Open Road Race this week!
https://www.bborr.com/

EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY APRIL 28 – 30, 2018
You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the 2018 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to issue an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.
This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 30.

April Community Taize Service Focuses on The Many Faces of the ONE
Taize, an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation will be held at 5:30 pm on Sunday, April 29, at St. James Episcopal Church located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. A soup, salad and bread supper will follow that is free and open to all.
Taize worship consists of meditative singing and periods of silence in order to reach a contemplative state. This month’s universal reconciliation service will focus on readings and chants about the many faces of the One. For more information, contact Pam Cook at 432-386-5988 or pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

Caelan Devine Ryan placed 5th out of 48 participants in the Current Issues & Events contest at the Regional UIL Academic meet in San Angelo. Fernanda Rodriguez placed 21st out of 47, Lily Dahl placed 25th out of 47, and Caelan 34th out of 47 for the Science contest. They made up a Science Team that placed 6th out of 9 teams. Caelan competing in Computer Science placing 30th out of 33. Also, participating were Grace Sullivan in Prose Interpretation and she competed and placed 7th in Headline Writing. Nicky Dahl placed 17th out of 48 in Number Sense and Josh Eby placed 21st also. We look forward to next year. These competitors include only 1 senior. Congrats Paisanos!

Hey there, it's me.. MILO! if you I'm wagging my tail, day dreaming of my next belly rub and of course, the thought of meeting YOU, my generous adopter! I'm about 1 years old, adorable Labroador Retriever and German Shepard mix.  Loyalty is my middle name; I will be a faithful, loving companion let me! If you are still reading this - go ahead, email mmwesttx@yahoo.com or call 432-294-1257.

Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday, 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, and lotto needs.  Check us out on FB!  We have new sales coming soon. Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA TERLINGUA!

RED Flag Warnings
Just a reminder to keep an eye on the weather.  And be very very careful with fire!


Thanks, Big Bend Gazette for details about voting in the School Bond Election!  https://bigbendgazette.com/2018/04/23/5922/

Please remember to get your information to terlinguamoon@gmail.com by noon on Mondays. Thanks! 

And, as always, you can read it online here:  http://theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com/

TERLINGUA MOON
April 17, 2018 ~ Volume  29 ~ #16

"Our lives begin to end the day we remain silent about things that matter."  MLK

by Million sMiles

Canyon Brew @ Far Flung – Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend!  We also offer Kolaches, Toasted Bagels, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own Mug and save a Buck!!  Opening at 7am with Quick Service!

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week at Barton Warnock Center in Lajitas. The celebration on April 21, 2018 beginning at 6:30 pm at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center in Lajitas, Texas is FREE and open to the public. Funding and support for the event comes from the Compadres del Rancho Grande, the friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park.
 Contact: Amber Harrison, Interpretive Ranger, Barton Warnock Visitor Center, 432-424-3327.

High Sierra
Thursday Open mike with Dr Fun at 730p
Friday Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter at 730p
Saturday Dr Fun at 730p
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERMAN EVERETT AND TIM KEANE, COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US SATURDAY NIGHT AT 600 PM

La Kiva
Thursday, April 19th.  Again we have Chet O'Keefe (and the Extraterrestrial Chupacabra Conjunto) great guitar music.
Friday, April 20th.  Tim Relleva, another great guitarist, followed by Karaoke until closing.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:  Beer drinkers' special.  Stadium (or Yankee) Natchos - $5.
Thursday & Friday:  the best Fish & Chips outside England. Always our home baked bread buns, great burgers and excellent steaks and locally baked cakes and cheesecakes.

Terlingua Fire and EMS 8th annual Fireman’s Ball and silent auction. April 28, 2018. Featuring Craig Carter & the Spur of the Moment Band. Starting at 7:30 pm. Doors open at La Kiva Bar and Grill at 5 pm for food and libations. $15 per person. Incredible Silent Auction also!!

This Week at The Starlight!
Monday, April 16th: Stephanie Nilles and Thomas Deakin
Tuesday: Uh Clem's Great Question
Wednesday: Brendan Flippo
Thursday: The Whitmore's
Friday: Scott Walker
Saturday: Brendan Flippo
Sunday Brunch (11-2): Jerome (Doors reopen at 5 for Dinner & Drinks)
Monday: TBA (check our website or FB page for more info)  Be sure to mark your calendars now for two evenings of very special musical guests: Will Taylor & Strings Attached - Fri and Sat, April 27 & 28.
Have a wonderful week!

FLEA MARKET @JACKASS FLATS PAVILION SAT APRIL 21 10:00 till ????
ALSO GUEST PERFORMANCE BY BOBBY HITT !!!! Visiting our neighborhood !!
Bring your stuff to trade on and lunch, will be a GREAT TIME !!!
All kinds of stuff this week general items, knives ,furniture, tools ,who knows what !! No table fee ,only thing required FUN !!        Musicians always welcome !!

Earth and Fire Gallery
Our guest artist, Deb Taylor, local resident of Terlingua is having a very successful showing at our Gallery this month. If you have not visited with us, you still have until April 30. Her collection, as a Fiber-Artist with naturally dyes fabrics from local botanicals include shirts for men and women, wall-hanging and weavings, fabric travel journals filled with hand-dyed papers, objects of desire and curiosity !!
Gallery is open 7 days a week, 9 am to 6 pm

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Over 80 loads delivered by residents to the South Brewster County Road & Bridge Yard on Saturday will soon be removed from South County, except for the items that were recycled on the spot. Thanks to everyone for separating trash, metal, and tires so that Brewster County can most efficiently and economically offer this service. The R & B Crew and I want to thank everyone for pitching in and helping your neighbors. It was a really nice day and so were all of you. And we'll take a look at your suggestions for improving this service.    Regards,
Hugh Garrett

Espresso ... y poco mas
We have our usual fantastic breakfasts and lunches along with specials like avocado toast, berry/banana smoothies, Mexican cokes and the best
fresh baked cakes and cookies around. We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee, because it's the best anywhere,  and fresh squeezed orange juice, because you need a good start to the day!.   Our lunch menu always has specials and old standards as well.  We also prepare picnics!
Enjoy great old Mexican music, really good WiFi and views of the Big Bend National Park.
Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips.

Big Bend National Park Implements Fire Prevention Measures
Due to prolonged extreme fire danger, Big Bend National Park is implementing a ban on smoking in the Chisos Basin Campground. The park already prohibits smoking on all Chisos Mountains trails, including popular day hikes such as the Lost Mine and Window Trails. Smoking will only be allowed at designated smoking areas (areas with outside cigarette/ash receptacles).
Additionally, all types of fires are now also prohibited along the Rio Grande corridor within the park. A ban on charcoal fires was implemented in the park last month.
These measures will remain in effect until fire danger abates significantly.
Since January, precipitation has been well below normal, and the park is continuing to experience dry
conditions with no foreseeable change. These factors result in extremely dry vegetation that is highly
susceptible to even the smallest spark. A fire would spread rapidly, be difficult to suppress, and pose
extreme risks to park visitors and staff.
Visitors can help Big Bend prevent fires by using pull-outs along roadways rather than parking on
vegetation, using extreme caution while handling any type of flame (camp stoves, lighters, etc.), and
properly disposing of cigarette butts where smoking is allowed.
Smoking will only be allowed at designated smoking areas (buildings with ash tray) for these two areas.

Artists .... time for a fun installation, "Wots in the Box?".  First time ever!! ... A daring way for a patron of the arts to get a new piece of art. Artists put art in a  box.  Artwork is described by artist, however the work is purchased unseen. The art is purchased for either 25, 50, or 100 dollars. Original works ... so this is a great way for Patrons to begin or continue to collect art. We will have several pieces from local artists that are debuting  in this installation.  This is the perfect opportunity to move inventory, an odd piece, or try something new. No, the art does not need to be recycled art! However, the installation will be in the window at Gallery on the Square during the R3 show.  Call of art with details are can be found on facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/events/366183217198912/  or simply send an email request to thebackroomgroup@gmail.com. Important Dates:
Entries due:        April 22-24
Show Dates:       April 26 ~ June 19
Reception:          Friday, May 4-   5pm to 7pm
Gallery On The Square, 115 West Holland Ave, Alpine

Sadie Sue is a sweet girl who was rescued off highway 118 and is in search of her forever home. She is approximately 2 years old, mixed breed and 100% well behaved.  Although she can be a bit shy, Sadie is wonderful with other dogs and loves going for walks. She is currently being fostered in Alpine at the Holland Hotel. Sadie is good with children but may require a cat-free home. She is spayed, micro chipped and fully vaccinated. All is she is missing is her faithful keeper! For more information email mmwesttx@yahoo.com or call 432-294-1257.

Check below for voting info for the Democrat Primary coming up:

Please remember to get your information to terlinguamoon@gmail.com by noon on Mondays. Thanks!

And, as always, you can read it online here:  http://theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com/

2 XTRAs 

The Terlingua School board meeting this week, Wednesday, April 18th, will be at 4:00 PM in the Big Bend Library. We will start off with a public hearing on school shootings and school safety. Please come and participate.


AND

The Boquillas del Carmen community is in mourning for the passing of a much loved neighbor, Jose Luis Moran (Guicho), who now rests in peace.

For this reason, the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the re-opening of Boquillas Crossing, scheduled for this coming Saturday, April 14, has been temporarily postponed.

All of us at Boquillas International Ferry and Boquillas Adventures offer our sympathies and condolences to the family and the entire community.

The new date and details of this landmark celebration will be announced soon. Please share this post.

Ernesto Hernandez
Mike Davidson

The Terlingua Moon  
10 April 2018 --Vol. 29, #15

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

Some local establishments did not submit schedules for entertainment this week. Contact them directly for nightly entertainment…

You don't want to miss the Whitmores at Sunday Brunch at the Starlight 11 to 2!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND LET'S COME TOGETHER FOR COLLIE!!! Most area residents know that our beloved neighbor, Collie Ryan, fell and broke her hip recently and was hospitalized. We're hosting a benefit in her honor and hope you'll join us. More details soon. For now, just make your plans to be here! And keep Collie in your loving thoughts and prayers. All of us at The Starlight wish her a speedy recovery but we know it's going to take a caring village to help her along the way. Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Open Mike 6 til closing at the Starlight Theatre. Doors open at 5 pm. Dinner 5-10 pm.

Catfish needs a car
Let’s get Catfish mobile! Donations for new wheels for Catfish have rolled in and now the issue is wrangling drivers to get it to Terlingua. Contact Marcos Paredes, who is coordinating this project!! Check Facebook for daily and hourly updates on this also!

BREWSTER COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 9 am to 3 pm. 3 collection sites. Alpine Landfill, Marathon, and Terlingua road & Bridge Yard on FM 170. ACCEPTABLE CLEAN-UP DAY ITEMS: PLAIN OLD JUNK AND MATERIALS TO INCLUDE FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, BEDDING, CARPET, APPLIANCES, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. NON-COMMERCIAL LUMBER. METAL, DISCARDED BUILDING MATERIALS, PIPE, YARD WASTE, AND SCRAP TIRES, ETC.

WHAT CANNOT BE RECEIVED: NO COMMERCIAL SCRAP TIRES OR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND WASTE.NO HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE OR HAZARDOUS WASTE TO INCLUDE CAR BATTERIES, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, PAINT, PESTICIDES, FREE LIQUIDS, AND ASBESTOS, ETC.

PLEASE NOTE! PLEASE SEPARATE SCRAP TIRES AND RECYCLABLE METALS FROM OTHER ITEMS.APPLIANCES USING FREON MUST BE CERTIFIED THAT THE FREON HAS BEEN REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. YOU CAN HAVE THIS COMPLETED AT THE ALPINE LANDFILL FOR $75.

BREWSTER COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES Dennis Yancy, Veterans Services Officer for Brewster County will be at the Family Crisis Center every third Thursday of the month from 1200 to 1500 hours and will be at the American Legion from 1600 until 1700.

Because recycling matters! We sure could use your help! We're faced with the great problem of more and more people recycling but we still have the same number of volunteers. If you need more info, call 830.739.6986 or send us a message on our FB page: Terlingua Recycles. Thanks!

BREWSTER COUNTY RED FLAG WARNING!
From one day to the next, from one hour to the next, the weather changes and the wind shifts. We are still experiencing very dry conditions with low humidity. There are a lot of flashy fuels in the environment that can fuel a wildfire.  Please be aware of any exposed fires under your control and please keep them under your control!

Canyon Brew @ Far Flung – Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend!  We also offer Kolaches, Toasted Bagels, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own Mug and save a Buck!!  Opening at 7am with Quick Service!

Espresso ... y poco mas
We have our usual fantastic breakfasts and lunches along with specials like avocado toast, berry/banana smoothies, Mexican cokes and the best Fresh baked cakes and cookies around. We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee, because it's the best anywhere,  and fresh squeezed orange juice.   We also prepare picnics!
Enjoy great old Mexican music, really good WiFi and views of the Big Bend National Park.
Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips.

Big Bend High School Athletics - Congratulations to Yoali Aviles, for advancing  to the Regional track meet at Angelo State University in the triple jump.  Both the girls and boys Big Bend High School golf team won the 9A district championship held in Alpine on 4/6/18.  The boys team are Hugo Villa, David Aranda, Kendry Perez, and Joshua Eby, and the girls are Fernanda Salgado, Anahy Valenzuela, Jakeline Hernandez, and Natalie Villa.  They will be travelling to San Angelo to represent the district at the Regional Tournament. Viva Paisanos!!

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs.  Check us out on FB!  We have new gift sets of J.D. Honey and Sotol Anejo.  Call, email, or stop by today!   Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

Earth & Fire Gallery - Deb Taylor,  full-time resident of Terlingua is our guest artist for the month of April. She is a Fiber Artist and slow-stitcher with Eco Dyed Textiles. She gathers desert botanicals, layers and bundles them into natural fabrics, soaks and solar dyes them into unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of fabric. Her artworks include small weavings, wall hangings, t-shirts, fabric travel journals and random objects of desire. Gallery open 7 days a week 9 am - 6 pm.

Skywarn Class – Alpine, Tx, Tuesday April 10, 6:30-8:30 pm, Sul Ross Rurner Range and Animal Scicence Bldg, Room 130.

Free Art Installation at West Texas National Bank in Alpine TX. What a wonderful opportunity to display at our local Bank. Thank you for supporting the local artists - shout out to West Texas National Bank!!! 13 pieces can be viewed at the Bank. To purchase any of the pieces ..just give me a ring at 432-301-9663. Info is on the tag. What kind of art? Mixed Media, Recycled Abstract Art. How long will the viewing be? This is an April viewing. (note Facebook only allows a 2 week end date but it goes on till end of April so I will make additional events to cover dates) Prices vary beginning at $100 ....But is does not cost anything to go see and enjoy it. I hope it makes you smile. I paint with love..... Happy to speak with you about the paintings .... how it was done, why I painted it, the story behind it ..... just give me a call . 432-301-9663  Lori Griffin

Terlingua Fire and EMS 8th annual Fireman’s Ball and silent auction. April 28, 2018. Featuring Craig Carter & the Spur of the Moment Band. Starting at 7:30 pm. Doors open at La Kiva Bar and Grill at 5 pm for food and libations. $15 per person. Incredible Silent Auction also!!

Chloe is a healthy, loving 10-year old poodle mix who can’t wait to find her forever home! She is quiet, mild-mannered and loves taking walks. Chloe is house trained and gets along well with other cats and dogs. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org.

Life on the US-Mexico border is fluid for many wildlife species
By: Zach Fitzner on 04.10.2018
https://www.earth.com/news/us-mexico-border-wildlife/
Big Bend National Park in Texas shares a border with Mexico for 118 miles says the National Park Service website.  On the same website, under the heading of ‘Safety Advice’ is a recommendation:

“People in distress may ask for food, water, or other assistance. It is recommended that you do not make contact with them, but note the location, and immediately notify park rangers. Lack of water is a life-threatening emergency in the desert.”
It’s clear from the context that this refers to illegal immigrants from Mexico.  Elsewhere on the website, the subject of border merchants is broached. On the U.S. side of the border, tourist items such as walking sticks and bracelets are left for sale by Mexican merchants.  The website says buying these items encourages illegal crossing of the river which may lead to incarceration.

According to NPR, The Big Bend Sector of the border has had the lowest apprehension rate of illegal crossers annually for the last 44 years.  The inhospitable terrain might be the reason why. Unlike in the Sonoran desert, the terrain of Big Bend might keep many from even trying to cross into the US, outside of border merchants.

In Big Bend, the Rio Grande River which already forms a natural border between US and Mexico is also of supreme importance to wildlife.  A potential border wall could kill animals searching for a drink in the arid Chihuahuan Desert. Black Bears, Mountain Lions, Big Horn Sheep, Coyotes, and Coati all live in the park.  Wildlife doesn’t respect borders and needs freedom to move for survival, especially in demanding desert regions.

Bordering Big Bend National Park on the Mexico side are Cañón de Santa Elena Flora and Fauna Protection Area and Maderas Del Carmen Biosphere Reserve, both of which are sister parks to Big Bend.  As sister parks, the managing agencies of the parks in the US and Mexico work together on things such as wildlife monitoring on both sides of the border. All together, the two Mexican protected areas and the one in the US make up The Big Bend Conservation Corridor Initiative, protecting more than 3 million acres, an area Wikipedia notes, as large as the US state of Connecticut.  As the name corridor implies, the area has been set aside partially to enable migration of wildlife north to south through the border region.

At the turn of the last century, Black Bears were said to be common in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park.  Ranchers, hunters and federal predator control agents put an end to Black Bears in the Big Bend region. By 1944 when Big Bend National Park was established, there were virtually no Black Bears at all.

In the 1980s bears made a comeback in Big Bend, journeying across the deserts of Mexico, swimming the Rio Grande a female from Sierra Del Carmen crossed even more desert in Texas to re-establish her species in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend once again.  Without the corridor left intact between the US and Mexico, Black Bears could never have come back to Big Bend.

So far, the president and his cabinet have said that Big Bend won’t be a place where an actual border wall will be built.

All along the border, parks and preserves in the US partner with those in Mexico to protect the land and wildlife common to both.  Chiricahua National Monument, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial all in Arizona have sister Parks in Mexico. White Sands National Monument in New Mexico partners with Cuatrocienagas Biosphere Reserve to develop shared inventory and monitoring programs.  Besides Big Bend in Texas, Padre Island National Seashore also partners with a Biosphere Reserve and a National Park in Mexico.......

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week at Barton Warnock Center in Lajitas. The celebration on April 21, 2018 beginning at 6:30 pm at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center in Lajitas, Texas is FREE and open to the public. Funding and support for the event comes from the Compadres del Rancho Grande, the friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park.
 Contact: Amber Harrison, Interpretive Ranger, Barton Warnock Visitor Center, 432-424-3327.

The Terlingua Moon
April 3, 2018 ~ VOL. 29 #14
terlinguamoon@gmail.com

“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.”

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

BIG BEND CITIZENS’ ALLIANCE

The Big Bend Citizens' Alliance will hold a regular meeting on THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH at the Red Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte (behind the Post Office). Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, and Ghost Town Charities. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. Please follow "BBCA Terlingua" on Facebook. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE 

Will be at the Alpine American Legion on 2 pm on 9 April. Anyone interested in a career with Parks and Wildlife can talk to a Ranger recruiter at the Legion.

Dennis Yancy, Veterans Service Officer Brewster County, Texas Email: vetaff@co.brewster.tx.co Office: 432-837-6219

BIG BEND NATIONALPARK

As of 3/38/18 - Due to unexpected circumstances, the recycle center will be closed until further notice. 

TERLINGUA RECYCLES! 

The trailer/ recycling bins are closed until Thursday afternoon. Please do not add to the already overflowing situation. If you'd like to help, we will be taking the trailer to the recycling center Thursday at 8 a.m. Meet at the Terlingua Recycling Center behind the Terlingua EMS station.

ALPINE RECYCLING

Sadly, the Hal Flanders Recycling Center has experienced a lot of illegal dumping lately. As we are short-staffed we cannot keep up with the messes being made. Stay tuned to this page for updated hours. As of today, March 28, 2018, the recycling center will be open daily Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. We will be closed Saturdays except during the 3rd Saturday Loader Days. If interested in volunteering on Saturdays, please call 837-3281.

QUILTS BY MARGUERITE

Quilts of all sizes, pillows, tote bags, wall art, jewelry, place mats. Stop by, you will be surprised at all the goodies in this store! 371-2292

Earth and Fire Gallery

New Artist in town...Deb Taylor is a full-time resident of Terlingua and will be our guest artist for the month of April. She is a Fiber Artist and slow-stitcher with Eco Dyed Textiles. She gathers desert botanicals, layers and bundles them into natural fabrics, soaks and solar dyes them into beautiful pieces of fabric. Her artworks include small weavings, wall hangings, t-shirts, fabric books  and random objects of desire. Please join us for her Opening Reception April 7th ~ 6:30 PM with snacks and free wine ~SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS~

IN MEMORY OF RUTH JANSYN

Thanks to the volunteers who helped raise money from the sale of Ruth Jansyn's photographs yesterday: Jai McDonald, Mindy Hamlett, Judy Brinkerhoff, Lauren Stedman, and George Womack. Also thanks to the patrons who came to remember Ruth and purchase her work. Proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the Terlingua School dance group and visual art projects.

LAS POSADA MILAGRO HOTEL & ESPRESSO …Y POCA MAS

We have our usual fantastic breakfasts and lunches along with specials like avocado toast, berry/banana smoothies, Mexican cokes and the best fresh baked cakes and cookies around.  Wonderful Big Bend Roasters coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice.   We also prepare picnics!  Enjoy great old Mexican music, really good Wi-Fi and views of the Big Bend National Park. Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips. 

THIS WEEK @ HIGH SIERRA

Tuesday Movie Night

Thursday Open Mike 730p

Friday Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter 730p

Saturday Dr. Fun 730p

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!

Many thanks to everyone who spent their Easter Sunday with us, whether brunch or dinner! And to the McMercy Family band for joining us for their 10th Anniversary Starlight Easter. Here's this week's lineup:

Monday: Brandon Luedtke

Tuesday: Uh Clem and Artist’s Reception 5-7 for Pat O'Bryan

Wednesday: Jeffro's Song Swap with Brandon Luedtke (followed by Brandon & Honey Baby)

Thursday: The Whitmore's

Friday: Laird & Friends

Saturday: Utter Haislip

Sunday Brunch: Jerome

Monday: Chet O'Keefe

Have a terrific week! And remember we take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com

The Starlight Theatre will host a photography and art exhibit and opening featuring new works by Pat O'Bryan.  The opening is April 3, 2018, from 5 PM until the bar closes.
There will be wine, snacks, live music, and celebration.

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

SHOT TIME LIQUORS    Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, and lotto needs.  Check us out on

FB!  We have new sales coming soon. Call, email, or stop by today!  Special

ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers from Shot Time

Liquors iVIVA TERLINGUA!

POATRI WEBSITE:

We are working diligently to getting the well back up to full operation. In the interim we have initiated some water management steps so we can continue to service our ranch owners. We are issuing water management cards to everyone who comes to the office to buy water. Each household is allowed 300 gallons per week. We are limiting sales to 1700 gallons per day. First come first serve.

WYLIE WATER TANK LOAD 

Folks!  IT WILL RAIN. The Wylie water-catchment, tank order is about 1/2 filled.

They are freight-free if we order a full load of at least 8 tanks. Cost per gallon ratio, these are the best bang for the buck, plus, they are State sales tax free.  Wylie, a Texas based company since the 1930s, is the gold standard of heavy-duty, warrantied, agricultural products.  Call the Burrs to reserve yours 371-2506 or leave contact info on our answering machine and we'll get back to you.

TERLINGUA STORE

OPEN 9-8pm Monday-Saturday 

Sunday 12-6pm

RESALE BOUTIQUE!!!! 

Crazy new selection of resale clothing and more arriving daily!!! Costume jewelry! Cheap sunglasses and more!

BEER•ICE•FIREWOOD•SNACKS•CAMPING

DESERT EXPRESSION BEAUTY SALON 

Salon hours 10-6 Wednesday - Friday

Call or come by for your appointment. 

325.456.5983 Cell

432.371.2487 Store 

AGENDA COMMISIONERS COURT APRIL 4, 2018

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-April-4-2018.pdf

PRESIDIO COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AWARDED $330,000.00  IN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING

https://hurd.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/presidio-county-health-services-awarded-330k-federal-grant-funding

APRIL IS KEEP ALPINE BEAUTIFUL MONTH

IN BIG BEND, A BORDER WALL COULD DIVERT BEARS, BIGHORN SHEEP FROM A COMEBACK TRAIL: ARIZONA CENTRAL 3/29

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2018/03/29/big-bend-border-wall-could-divert-bears-bighorn-sheep-comeback-trail/346510002/

BRYCE is a 1.5 year old Weimaraner mix who is full of life! He is fully house trained and an expert leash walker. Bryce loves to play and is great with dogs and kids. Bryce is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org.

NEXT WEEKS MOON BY GHOST WRITERS ON THE SLY.