Terlingua Moon

Vol. 30 No. 5
January 29, 2019

Canyon Brew @ FFOC – Bring Your Own Mug & Save a Buck…!!   If you haven’t tried our homemade Muffins & Sausage Kolaches yet……it’s never too late!  We also offer Toasted Bagels, Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai. Opening at 7am thru the summer.

Word Off 2019 is around the corner!
The theme is River Tales: words about water flowing, lack of water,
oceans present and oceans past, desert oases, rain, floods, a cool glass
of H20, twist it however you like....
(we're trying a theme this year, but don't let it limit you in the least)
All are welcome! Bring your stories, poetry, memories, and yarns. Or
just bring some friends and their mothers and come listen!
Tuesday, February 5, at 7pm (sign-up at 6) @ Cinnabar Theater.
Beer-flavored beverages will be available.

Music at Terlingua Ranch Bad Rabbit Cafe
    (now serving pizza and baby back ribs!)
Friday,  6:30 to 9 pm
        Charlie and Judy sing your favorite old country songs
         Come dance, sing along, have some fun!

Hi everyone! The Starlight Theatre is open 365 days a year. Doors open at 5.  Dinner 5-10 and full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. Saturdays).  Please note, however, that The Starlight will be exclusive to Slim fOUr on February 8 and 9 and you will require a Slim fOUr ticket for admittance. For more information please go to www.faroutbooking.com. It's going to be exceptional!
This week's artistic lineup:
All week (through March 4) - Big & Bright: Photos of the Dark Skies of Big Bend
Monday:  J Michael Combs
Tuesday:  The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday:  Trio
Thursday: International touring artist John Smith, no cover...don't miss
Friday:  Jim Keaveny
Saturday:  DB Rouse & Tobi D'Amore...special CD release party.
Sunday: Terlingua Tanz
Monday, 2/4:  The Whitmores
Have a great week and hope to see you soon!

La Kiva
Wednesday, Tim Relleva with Open Mic
Thursday, Chet O'Keefe with his wonderful guitar music.
Friday, Tim Relleva with his wonderful Rock 'n Roll followed by Clayton and Karaoke.
Saturday, D.B. Rouse with his musical fantasies followed by Clayton and Karaoke
Every night our wonderful Pizzas, Burgers, Steaks and salads, best in town.

Long Draw Pizza will be closed this week - Thursday 1/31 through 2/3

Big Bend High School students, teachers, and parents participated in the Big Bend Ultra in Lajitas on January 20th. Josh Eby, senior, completed the 30K, getting 2nd place in his age group. Grace Sullivan, senior, completed the 10K, getting 3rd in her age group. Nate Simons won the 10K overall, Melisa Oberti 1st age group, Shelsea Mendoza 1st age group, Christin Orren 6th age group, Noemi Aviles 7th age group, Jennifer Pena 6th age group, Joyce Baumann 2nd age group, Reagan Reed 1st age group, Jesus Orozco 8th age group, and Romaldo Pena 8th age group. Thank you to Crystal Allbright and Desert Sports for sponsoring the high school runners! Congratulations to all of our finishers!

Celebrate Student Artists!   ArT!st ReCepT!0n
Reception and Announcement of winners, Thursday, January 31, 2019
4-5:30 pm at Big Bend Library
Or stop by Big Bend Library through the end of February to enjoy the student art.
5th Annual Eyeball Art Student Art Show & Contest
In memory of beloved Terlingua artist, Mark “Eyeball” Kneersken
For questions or more info email Ms. Devine at berdevine@gmail.com

Espresso ... y poco mas!
We've added a few new things to our menu.  Come try our Carne with a Chili Verde Burrito! 
We hope you'll  come see us for the best coffee and cooked to order food in town.  We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it.    Get your fresh squeezed orange juice, super sandwiches or eggs anyway you want them.  We often have lunch specials!  7:30 am until 2 pm.
Enjoy our free wifi while taking in the views of the Chisos.  We're a great meeting place and our local patrons and guests can be a great source of information about the area.  Order a picnic to go!

Taqueria El Milagro
We really appreciate the amazing business you all are sending our way, and are trying new menu things all the time.  This week we are adding tacos de lingua (beef tongue) to the menu so please come try it.   We have eat in or take out!  Open Thursday( 5pm- 9pm), Friday, Saturday ( 5-10PM ), and  on Sunday ( 5PM to 9PM).   Great menu and specials not to mention a great gathering place.

Desert Lotus Healing Arts
Ceil will be at the Trading Company offering chair massage on Tuesday from 5-7. Stop by and treat yo self!
January and February are great months to use your gift certificates before spring breaks in the Big Bend!
Bob has space to start a couple of new clients on the Rolfing 10 Series. Rolfing is a type of bodywork that seeks to bring more freedom of movement and balance to the body through integration. Questions? Call Bob at (432)386-3218 for more info or to set up a complementary body read/assessment to see what Rolfing could do for you.
Follow us on Facebook to keep up with all the happenings.
And as always we’re happy to answer any questions, offer local discounts and get you scheduled (432)386-0305

Slim fOUr - Feb. 7-11  5 days of remembering & celebrating Slim Richey!
Don’t get confused, embrace it…it’s all good, all good music celebrating the life of Mr. Cross Genre, Slim Richey. February 11th will mark Slim’s 81st birthday. We’ve missed Slim’s physical presence for the past fOUr years, but he left plenty behind for us to enjoy and remember him by, and that’s what Slim fOUr is all about.
In his early years, it was Jazz Guitar… studying Django, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, etc.…then in the 70’s & 80’s Slim shifted to fiddle music & Bluegrass. Slim produced recordings of and played with Alan Munde, Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, Roland White and the likes. Then in 1977, past met present with Slim creating his own genre with the release of his record “Jazz Grass”.
In Slim’s later years, life and music became hep with “Viper” music… hipster Jazz tunes. Cab Calloway, Charlie Parker and the likes became the influences for The Jitterbug Vipers. For years, the Vipers’ pilgrimage to the desert would grace the stage of the Starlight Theatre and other local venues.
Now, fast forward to Slim fOUr and come out of your musical closet to enjoy a mix of fine ingredients that include Slim’s wife Francie Meaux Jeaux and her Jitterbug Vipers, Alan Munde, Guy Forsyth, Bill Kirchen, Emily Gimble, Cary Swinney, Spare Tire, The Paper Moonshiners, Three Hands High and many more.
Top notch musicians in a genre stew. Let’s eat, drink and be hep!!! Tickets available in advance at www.faroutbooking .com or call Jeffro @ 830-739-6986 for information.

Terlingua Community Garden get-together Saturday the 2nd. We haven't been together in a while. Let's take a day to reconnect, clean up a little, have some lunch, share seeds and stories and just play in the garden for a while. 10am  to whenever, see you there.

Funky Junk is back and we want your art!  The Art show will open  at the Starlight on March 2.  Details to follow. 
For now, start creating from your stash of recycled trash and treasures.

BIG BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2018-2019 BOARD MEETING @ 6:00pm FEBRUARY 7
at JW “Red” Patillo South Brewster County  Community Center

Join in supporting Businesses and Tourism!! The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce is looking to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Directors as well as volunteers to assist or Chair the Events Committee. Come join the fun and be part of the support for local business owners. Please email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com if interested.
The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that quarterly socials are starting in January 2019. The Chamber is calling for venue hosts, musicians, as well as food and beverage sponsors. The events will highlight topics that are relevant to responsible economic growth in Big Bend. A potential example of this would be a brief presentation followed by Q & A on how we can work together to preserve of our dark sky community. Big Bend Chamber of Commerce Socials will be fun networking opportunities to meet members, mingle with your community and to highlight different business, services, and musicians in town. Socials are free and open to the public. Donations welcome.
To secure a social at your venue, or to be a food or beverage sponsor email: chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com

HELP WANTED
There are currently positions open at the Terlingua Trading Company for back-up and fill-in cashiers.  These positions often become permanent shifts.  Please stop by the Terlingua Trading Company in the Terlingua Ghost Town for an application.

The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking individuals for part time cleaning positions, the hours are very flexible.  Please stop by the Terlingua Trading Company in the Terlingua Ghost Town for an application.

Residents of Brewster County
Just a quick reminder that Applications for a Ballot By Mail must be submitted Annually.
Also, if you are not registered to vote in Brewster County, you can stop by the Brewster County Elections Office located at 201 W Ave E or register online at the Secretary of State website;  www.sos.state.tx.us - Find a Form - Voter Registration Applications and/or Application for a Ballot By Mail.
The deadline to Register to vote in the upcoming May 4th AISD and/or City election is April 4th.
Brewster County Elections Administrator

Housekeeping
We are seeking customer service driven individuals that are detail oriented and  enjoy providing outstanding service for our guests. This position is responsible for cleaning guest rooms, public areas, private homes and offices on the entire resort property.  Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays; have reliable transportation, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Apply for this Job at coolworks.com      under HOTEL

Just in case anyone in the Big Bend is planning a trip to El Paso this weekend, this is from El Paso KTSM news:
"EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Crews will be closing interstate 10 in both directions for 27 hours this weekend to finish up repairs at downtown.
The closure will be for the completion of the utility bridge that was damaged in last year's fiery crash....
The interstate will be closed in both directions starting Sunday (Jan 27th) at 3 AM. It's set to reopen Monday (Jan 28) at 6 AM. You'll want to avoid the area. Crews will be installing a water line and chain link fence."

So... the good news is we've had five individuals wanting
a Wylie tank on the early load we are putting together.
However; only one of those has confirmed with a deposit.
It takes an average of 8 tanks to fill a load. Now the salesman
at Wylie has notified us that prices go up 3% as of 2/4/19.
If this load fills soon, we will absorb that increase toward
good faith toward our locals.  We have had some pretty good
rains lately. Calculate what you might have caught here:
https://www.watercache.com/resources/rainwater-collection-calculator
Call us at 371-2506 to arrange your order and confirmation by way
of a minimal deposit. We don't cash your check until your tank arrives.
Tax-free; Freight-free. Wylie, the gold standard in catchment tanks.

Big Bend National Park is OPEN!
The government shutdown has ended, and Big Bend National Park will now begin reopening and bringing visitor services back on-line over the next few days! Thanks for all of the support and patience as we endured the longest government shutdown, during a busy time in Big Bend.
Update 1-27-19
Re-opening schedule for Big Bend National Park
Sunday, January 27
8 AM: Persimmon Gap Entrance Station
Noon: Panther Junction Visitor Center (Bookstore will be open at 9 AM)
Noon: Chisos Basin Visitor Center
Monday, January 28
8 AM: NPS Business Office (Panther Junction Headquarters)
9 AM: Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
10 AM: Castolon Visitor Center
10 AM: Persimmon Gap Visitor Center
Tuesday, January 29
Noon: Chisos Basin, Cottonwood, and Rio Grande Village Campgrounds.
First night for backcountry camping permits.
Permits available from Panther Junction and Chisos Basin Visitor Centers.
Wednesday, January 30
8 AM: Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry Opens.

Camping Notes
Chisos Basin, Rio Grande Village, and Cottonwood Campgrounds remain closed until Tuesday, 1/29.
There is NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING in Big Bend National Park at this time.
There is one exception: The Rio Grande Village RV hookups camping area, operated by Forever Resorts remains open.
Permits are required for ALL backcountry camping.
Backcountry Permits will be issued starting Monday, 1/28, for trips beginning Tuesday (24 hours in advance of first night)
Concessions Operations

The Chisos Mountains Lodge operated by Forever Resorts is open.
The Rio Grande Village RV hookups camping area, operated by Forever Resorts is open.
Camper stores at the Chisos Basin, Panther Junction, Rio Grande Village, and Castolon are open.
Service Stations at Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village are open.
Please use caution while enjoying your park.
In case of emergency, call 911
ALL PARK REGULATIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT
AND WILL BE ENFORCED.

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.

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured     940.255.2723

Dig Terlingua
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire
Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.   713.907.5259
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
Bulldozer in Study Butte - soil replacement septic system for the new Bar coming soon!

All Energies is an authorized dealer of Crown and Rolls Surrette batteries. offering a full line of competitively priced deep cycle batteries. Call 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information.

Shot Time Liquor   iVIVA TERLINGUA!
Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs. TIE DYED T SHIRTS BY THE MYSTIC’S NOVELTY ON SALE NOW!  Big variety! Come check out our new products today!  Items going on sale all week - check out our treasure chest of loot deals!  Like us out on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers  from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852! 

Let's congratulate the individuals who received the most votes for those three Terlingua Ranch Board positions. 
Let's congratulate the individuals who received the most votes for those three positions.
They are:
Phillip Green
Chris King
Rick Bradbury
And, also, share our thanks with Yvonne Diaz and Brenda Drgac for their desire to be on the Board.
Thank you to all for your participation.
May Terlingua Ranch continue to be the place we all love and care for.

The Wild Texas Film Tour is a short film tour showcasing wildlife,
adventure, and conservation stories from across the state. Meet the
characters in the films, the folks behind the camera, and
conservationists from all across the state of Texas.  Hosted by
filmmaker and conservationist Ben Masters. Made possible by Texas Parks
& Wildlife Foundation, Borderlands Research Institute, King Land &
Water, and Explore Ranches.
Friday in Marfa at the Crowley Theater
Saturday at Sul Ross in Alpine - Espino Conference Center
6:30pm: Doors open. Come early to mingle with our partners, sponsors,
and speakers, and learn how you can engage in conservation locally.
7:00pm-9:00pm: Screening and speaker program.

Join up on an epic adventure to start your February off right! Guided
hike to the summit of Mount Livermore - 8,378' This is the highest point
of the Davis Mountains, and 5th highest peak in Texas. Challenge
yourself to greater heights this year!
Saturday, February 2nd, departure at 8:30AM sharp from the McIvor
Conservation Center in The Nature Conservancy's Davis Mountains
Preserve, Fort Davis.
**RSVP required** Call 432-386-3493 or email tara.poloskey@tnc.org.
Maximum hikers = 10. This is a difficult trail, with an 1800' climb and
rough terrain. Again, RSVP so we can discuss if the hike matches your
skill level.

Meet Vega ~ She is a star!  ⭐  It is hard to know what is more striking, her glossy black coat or her perfectly imperfect button ears.   Regardless of how you look at it, one thing is certain, Vega is ready to shine!  She is 5 months old and weighs 35 pounds.  She has some big paws, so she still has some growing to do.  Vega is house-trained and crate-trained and has very good indoor manners. Vega loves to run and play with toys.  She would make an excellent jogging or hiking partner.  She is an enthusiastic people-lover, comes when called, and always keeps an eye on you no matter what she is doing.  Vega is currently in a foster home with two large dogs, and she fits right in and keeps up with them step for step. Vega is an alert, adventurous, super cute pup who is looking for her forever home so she can truly shine!  For more information, please email Jethro Homeward Bound Pets at mmwesttx@yahoo.com

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