Terlingua MOON
June 25, 2019
Vol.  30   No.  26

by Million sMiles

Play is the highest form of research.  ~Albert Einstein

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER.  It’s heating up around here!  Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

Many Stones has eggs for sale again. Large from old birds $3.00 a dozen.
Small from Pullets (young birds) $2.00  a dozen. Eggs in fridge out front.  Some Cacti on sale.

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.

Rustic Iron
Summer schedule Wed-Sat, 11am till sold out
Birdsday Thursday will be suspended until the season picks back up in October. Alternative specials will be announced on the Rustic Iron FB page.Catering and bulk meat sales available for your parties and get togethers.
We want to thank all local and visitors business. You guys rock.  432-210-3457

This Week at The Starlight
Monday: Collie Ryan and Patrick Smith
Tuesday: Trio
Wednesday: Brandi Humberson
Thursday: The Whitmores
Friday: Chet O'Keefe
Saturday: Eric Sommer
Monday - July 1: Marc Utter
Plus! SNAP 2 – The Photographs of Matt Baker & Carey Kelley through July 28
Doors open every day at 5 p.m. Dinner 5-10. Music 6'ish. Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. Saturday). Reservations for 10 or more:   terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.

County Commissioners Court, today at 9 AM in Alpine

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.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259  This week we are doing a pad site South of 170, trenching in the Ghost Town and some road repairs.

Sullivan Construction and Excavation – Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009.
 We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right. Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993. 
jackinterlingua@yahoo.com  or 214.709.2771

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.   Our breakfast and lunch menu offers all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.
We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there's a special of the day.  Try our version of eggs Benedict and you'll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It's a good place to meet new people, and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

Taqueria El Milagro
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!  Eat in or take out!  
Regular hours:  Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, tobacco and lotto needs.  Our drive thru window is currently out of order due to “What the HAIL” 2019.   Come see lots of new products, gift sets, specialty bottle designs and novelty for all ages(21+) today!  Local art is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.   Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

La Kiva!
Wednesday, Open Mic with Tim Relleva
Thursday, Chet O'Keefe with his guitar
Friday, Rock 'n Roll with Tim Relleva & Karaoke with Clayton
Every day our good food, Steaks, Burgers, Salads and, of course Pizzas and Fish'n Chips on Thursday and Friday.  Come and enjoy our Air Conditioning and Very Cold Beer.

Bee Mountain Hardware is now a PPG paint store. Come by and check out the new expansion.  We are closed on Saturday during the summer.  We appreciate your business.

Jackass Flats Improvement Association, Inc.
Following the recent wind and soft ball sized hail damage, we are collecting money to help aid those most hard hit.
Due to tax reasons we will NOT BE ESTABLISHING A GOFUNDME account for the community regarding the storm.
If you would like to make a financial donation cash or check made payable to cash can be sent to the Little Burro Country Store.  Receipts will be issued.
Little Burro Country Store, 51491 Hwy 118, Alpine TX. 79830
Email any questions to: info@jackassflats.us
If you would like to designate a donation to specific person, family, or need, please include a note in your envelope. If you want the donation to be anonymous we can also manage that as well. We thank you for all concerns everyone has expressed.  We are thankful for water tanks which are full! We have begun our cleanup and repairs and are moving forward.

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – Beginning Monday, June 24th, the Chisos Basin Visitor Center will be closed for up to 120 days for much-needed renovations. To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park News page:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

If you are not happy with Texas Disposals recent price increases, call Dalia 432-561-7613 at Republic Services for a quote. Switched- nearly half the price.

4th of July in Terlingua.  Plan on it. 

Mack is at the Holland Hotel is looking for someone wonderful to give him his best years yet! Mack is 10 years old, 95 pounds, house trained, quiet, very friendly, and thrilled by children. He sleeps nicely on his dog bed and loves his job duties welcoming guests. He walks beautifully on a leash, always eats his supper, and with great food, air conditioning, and an audience cheering him on, you might find him playing fetch in the lobby! Mack gets along with other dogs and has a great lean. Mack is neutered, fully vaccinated and will be a fantastic companion. Go visit Mack at the Holland or for more info, email mmwesttx@yahoo.com

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! (We like it easy.) On the web at:      theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com

TERLINGUA MOON

Vol. 30 No. 25 .   June 18, 2019 .    By MaeWestern

Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. - Russell Baker

The Town Electrician

Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured  

thetownelectrician@bigbend.net

432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

This Week at the Starlight

Tuesday, 18th: Trio

Wednesday: Brandi Humberson

Thursday: Laird Considine

Friday: Chet O’Keefe

Saturday: Jim Keaveny

Monday: Collie Ryan and Patrick Smith

SNAP 2 – The Photographs of Matt Baker & Carey Kelley through July 28

Doors open every day at 5 p.m. Dinner 5-10. Music 6’ish. Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. Saturday). Reservations for 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. 

Sullivan Construction and Excavation 

Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009. We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right.

Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993. jackinterlingua@yahoo.com  or 214.709.2771.

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.

Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046

713.907.5259

This week dozer work continues and we’ll be delivering sand and gravel.

Terlingua Farmers’ Market

The Farmers’ Market is the coolest place to be! Join us every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell local produce, fresh eggs, art, handicrafts, and baked goods! For more info, please call or text 432-244-7656.

Espresso ... y poco mas! 

Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.   Our breakfast and lunch menu offers all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.

We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there’s a special of the day.  Try our version of eggs Benedict and you’ll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!

Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It’s a good place to meet new people, and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.

7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

Taqueria El Milagro

The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!  

Eat in or take out!   

Regular hours:  Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Shot Time Liquors

Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs. Check us out on FB!  New items include mini Jagermeister 10pks, and the Texas Two-Step (a box set containing 375ml of Absolute Lime and a bottle of extra flavorful ginger). Now carrying refined Absinth, Cabrito Tequila, sugar free vodkas, and more! The 375ml sized Crown Royal (in original, vanilla, and apple) are no longer packaged with their colorful felted bags. The bigger green bags are now available in store with purchase of Crown Royal Apple 750ml. Call, email, or stop by today! Special ordering in all departments available with notice. Cheers from us at Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

Bravo y Grande

The world premiere of the documentary film Bravo y Grande will screen at the Rangra Theater in Alpine at 2 pm on June 22. Narrated by Texas troubadour Butch Hancock, the film documents a 2018 expedition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the 40th anniversary of the designation of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. Join a group of river guides, scientists, locals and NPS personnel as they travel 83 miles along the US/Mexico border through the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande, one of the most remote sections of river in the US. The filmmaker Carl Crum and participants featured in the film will be in attendance for a Q&A, and a reception will follow at the Ritchey Wine Saloon and Beer Garden. 

*Advance tickets ($15) available at www.bigbendbookstore.org or 432-477-2236.

Border Immigration Surge Reaches the Big Bend

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Border-immigration-surge-reaches-the-Big-Bend-13962823.php#photo-17645589

The Terlingua

Moon

June 11, 2019 –

Vol. 30, #24

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

Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River Documentary to Premiere in Alpine

• Title: Bravo Y Grande • Running time: 62 min

• June 22, 2:00 pm at the Rangra Theater in Alpine, Texas

• Advance tickets ($15) sold at www.bigbendbookstore.org or 432-477-2236

The world premiere of the documentary film Bravo Y Grande will screen at the Rangra Theater in Alpine, TX on June 22nd. Narrated by Texas troubadour Butch Hancock, the film documents a 2018 expedition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the 40th anniversary of the designation of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. Join a group of river guides, scientists, locals and NPS personnel as they travel 83 miles along the US/Mexico border through the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande, one of the most remote sections of river in the US. The filmmaker Carl Crum and participants featured in the film will be in attendance for a Q&A, and a reception will follow at the Ritchey Wine Saloon and Beer Garden.

Great News!!! Big Bend Education Corporation (the organization whose sole purpose is to raise money for major projects at our school, like the playground equipment just completed this year) is now registered with Amazon Smile. That means when you are shopping at Amazon, you can choose to purchase through Amazon Smile, and select Big Bend Education Corporation as your charity, and we will receive a contribution of .5% of your eligible purchases. We have big plans in the works, so every bit will help.

Desert Lotus Healing Arts wants to thank everyone for such a wonderful season. Doing work we care about in a place we care about with people we care about is truly a dream come true and we owe it all to you, our amazing and wonderful community. The studio will be closed June 5-June 28 for rest and recharge. We are already scheduling appointments for our return., so get in touch if you’d like to set something up and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the happenings. (432)-386-0305 Happy Monsoon Season everyone- take good care of yourselves.

RECYCLING CHANGES -- We have the trailer set up at the new location behind the ballparks on the school road. Some volunteers have graciously offered to help. The recycle world has drastically changed the past year, especially here, far from the big recycle centers. We have made this move so we can keep the trailer locked except when someone is there to sort through items brought. We cannot continue as before when we received a lot of trash and items we could not recycle. We take everything to the recycle center in Panther Junction, and they notified us a few months ago that we had to start bringing nothing but clean and acceptable items. We will have volunteers to sort through what is brought and anything not acceptable will have to be taken back as we have no trash dumpster.

Aluminum cans, tin cans, #1 and #2 plastic and cardboard. No paper, books, etc. any longer as we have no outlet.

For now, we will be open on Saturday from 9AM to Noon or so when it gets too hot to stay out there. We will work on getting more open times as we work out the schedule.

Again, thank you for understanding the situation we are in.

If you have questions you can email me at krullro1966@gmail.com. My phone is 432.371.2249. I'm in and out so please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Thanks, Robert

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.

Starlight Theatre -- Please join us this week for dinner, cocktails, maybe a little dancing and time with good friends. We take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Make your plans now for Father’s Day Dinner! Special menu will be posted soon. Plus Jovan's specials - keep an eye on FB and Instagram (TerlinguaStar); you never know when he might decide to offer one!

This Week’s Music

Monday, June 10: Marc Utter

Tuesday: Trio

Wednesday: Brandi Humberson

Thursday: Laird Considine

Friday: Chet O'Keefe

Saturday: Marc Utter

Sunday FATHER'S DAY! Jeff Gavin and Father's Day Dinner special

Monday: Song swap with Jim Keaveny, Marc Utter and Jeff Gavin

Plus SNAP 2 continues – the Photos of Matt Baker and Carey Kelley

Have a great week!

Sullivan Construction and Excavation – Your local, experienced construction and excavation company. Doing business in Terlingua since 2009. We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right.Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993. jackinterlingua@yahoo.com or 214.709.2771

MOVIE JOBS! Onion Creek Productions will be producing a feature film in the area during the last two weeks of June and the first two weeks of July and are seeking locals to be primarily background characters. Please contact Buckner Cooke at bucky2shot@yahoo.com.

Dig Terlingua Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc. Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046. (713) 907-5259. This week we’re doing site prep and grading in Study Butte and then more dozer work.

Taqueria El Milagro

The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!

Eat in or take out! Special this week: Baja style fish tacos!

Regular hours: Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Espresso ... y poco mas!

Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town. Our breakfast and lunch menus offer all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.

Specials this week: Migas plate and asado burrito!

We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there's a special of the day. Try our version of eggs Benedict and you'll be back for more. Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!

Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua. It's a good place to meet new people and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.

7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily. Start your day with us!

The Farmers' Market is the coolest place to be! Join us every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell local produce, fresh eggs, art, handicrafts, and baked goods! For more info, please call or text 432-244-7656.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER COURT, Wed., June 12, 2019, at 9am, Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom, 6^th and Ave. E, Alpine, Texas

Rocky has completed his heartworm treatment and after months of being cooped up in the shelter, we want nothing more than a wonderful home to rescue him ASAP! Rocky is a fun-loving, active, dog-savvy goofball! He’s 18 months old, 50 pounds, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and a whole lot of fun! He’s been in the shelter since just after Christmas being cured and is now fit as a fiddle and ready to start living! Come fall in this love with this champion underdog at the Alpine City Shelter or email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org for more information.

TERLINGUA MOON
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!
June 3, 2019  Vol. 30  No 23

“You've got to give something back.  You can't just sit there.”  - Prince Harry

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
We hope you’ll be able to join us this week for dinner, cocktails, maybe a little dancing and time with good friends. We take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Make your plans now for Father’s Day Dinner! Special menu will be posted soon.
Monday, 6/3: Chet O’Keefe
Tuesday, 6/4: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday, 6/5: Trio
Thursday, 6/6: Laird Considine
Friday, 6/7:  Jodi James and Clay Parker
Saturday, 6/8:  Jodi James and Clay Parker
Monday, 6/10: Marc Utter
Plus SNAP 2 continues – the Photos of Matt Baker and Carey Kelley
Have a great week!

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!
Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.   Our breakfast and lunch menu offers all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.  We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there's a special of the day.  Try our version of eggs Benedict and you'll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!  Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It's a good place to meet new people, and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

BE IN A MOVIE
This production is being shot in Marfa, TX. Roles will be extras and we would like to cast those roles with Burton Casting is currently casting a SAG commercial for a Major Car Company in West, TX.  We are looking for the following:
BROTHER (Extra): Male, 18-25 yrs. Her younger brother. Idealistic, Innocent. Lean but powerful. Patient. Virtuous. Kind to animals and children. Holds doors and pushes chairs in. The type of guy who takes his hat off at church. Rate if booked is SAG Extra scale ($388.40 per shoot day) Possibility of being upgraded to a principal role. If so you would get the higher rate plus residuals.
COACH/TRAINER (Extra): Male, 50-70 yrs. Eyes that miss nothing. Patient. Wise. A tall, West- Texas Yoda. Timeless. Careworn. The texture of a life lived outdoors. Reserved. Cooly Appraising. A face that's seen it all. Rate if booked is SAG Extra scale ($388.40 per shoot day) Possibility of being upgraded to a principal role. If so you would get the higher rate plus residuals.
RANCH HAND: (Extra): Male, 25-35 yrs. Strong. Self-assured. Swaggering. Square jawed. Slightly over-confident. Still at the aget that favors brute force over Thoughtful action. Rate if booked is SAG Extra scale ($388.40 per shoot day. Possibility of being upgraded to a principal role. If so you would get the higher rate plus residuals.
If booked, this would shoot in Marfa, TX on either Thurs. 6/13 or Fri. 6/14.
To apply, please send the following info ASAP to burtoncasting@gmail.com. Name, city you live in, which role you are applying for.

SHOT TIME LIQUORS
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! Full price down to clearance.  If the Manager is in store, she’ll negotiate pricing. We have NEW canned cocktails and hard seltzer(low calories and natural sugars).  Come see our brand NEW(to Terlingua) shelving units today!  Whitson’s hot condiments available now. NEW local art, by our own Jana Faulk, on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

WATER TANK DELIVERY
The truck-load lacks 2 possibly 3 tanks to complete the load.
To get your name on the list, give us a call 371-2506 (evenings)
or email elcentro432@gmail.com and provide your contact information.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!
Eat in or take out!   We often add specials!  Regular hours:  Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

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.

WAYNE JONES ELECTRICIAN
I can take care of your electric needs.
Install and rebuild electric services.
Wire and rewire buildings.
Install generators and solar.
Design and build electrical systems.
On grid and off grid cabins.
Can help design lighting for your business or home to change the look of a room or building.
For estimate or service call 432-294-0282   TECL27979       Wayne Jones

BEE MOUNTAIN HARDWARE
has new summer hours.  Monday - Friday 8:30 - 12:00, 1:00 - 5:00.  CLOSED SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. We will be mixing paint soon!  Come by the store and take a look at the new paint room and expansion. Thanks for everyone's business!  We appreciate it.

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.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046  713.907.5259
This week we’re doing site prep and grading in Study Butte and then more dozer work.

THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN
Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured
thetownelectrician@bigbend.net  432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

BECOMING MECHANICS SERVICES
muddy wet conditions force us to use our vehicles a bit harder than usual. keep your 4x4 in good shape by inspecting the oil levels and front end parts. give us a call 432 371 2694 or text 432 294 0128

SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION
Sullivan Construction and Excavation – Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009.  We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right.
Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993.

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
It’s heating up around here!  Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

TEXT TO 911
Text to 911 is coming to Brewster County this summer, and should be  ready to use by July. I think this service will significantly help people in our deaf community and domestic violence victims.
Commissioner Sara Allen Colando

FOSTERS NEEDED!
We have a few dogs that are in need of temporary 1-2 week fosters in June and July. Crate and dog food will be provided. Opening up your home to a dog can help save a life, both for foster and the dogs in the shelter. Smiley needs a foster June 13-26th. If you can help foster, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com. (Pic attached).

BIG BEND OFFERS DIVERSE EXPERIENCES:
By the Odessa American
https://www.oaoa.com/news/article_2e5bbe30-83c8-11e9-83a9-3fe16332c98f.html

FREE PORCH AT THE CRISIS CENTER
We do not have a dumpster.
Please leave stuff around the corner, out of sight from the front door.
NO mattresses, please, ever.
No Empty Bottles an Jars, please (unless they are really good)
Most Used Electronics end up getting thrown away
Magazines are usually a Nuisance for Us to Throw Away
About Shoes . . . try hard to bring both shoes in a pair

A MAGAZINE IN DALLAS SAYS TO COME HERE
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2019/june/weekend-getaways-escape-drive-dallas/

VISIT BIG BEND NEWSLETTER:
Big Bend National Park Is Celebrating 75 Years!!!
Commemorate the Past While Inspiring Future Explorers
Where are you taking the kids/grandkids this summer? If you are thinking about reducing their time spent on devices then consider some nature therapy in Big Bend. We know camping isn't for everyone, but several places in the area offer wonderful accommodations without t.v.'s and have lovely pools for the kids to splash around. If you wander to where the WiFi is weak, take a hike in the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. This area of the park is generally cooler in the summer months due to its elevation.

Visit Big Bend Travel Guidance
Experience the Big Bend Region in an entirely different way. We’re excited to unveil the Big Bend Guide on our website with integrated mobile apps, an interactive way to map out everything you don’t want to miss in Big Bend. Designed with our partners at Visit Widget, this tool provides a new way to explore what the area has to offer, including upcoming events, popular restaurants, area hot spots, shopping, and points of interest. View it all at once or search by categories like Lodging, Dining or Nightlife. Go to www.visitbigbend.com now to start planning or download the free app. We'll see you when you get here!

Featured Property
For a fun & cool summer destination check out Terlingua Ranch Lodge. It's off the beaten path, but that's the beauty of the place. They have a lovely pool with 360° mountain views. The restaurant is known for their pizzas and delicious burgers. Make sure to get their hours of operation before hand, since they are punctual about their closing time. An easy trail just past the water tower leads to a waterfall washout. To book a clean & comfortable cabin or RV spot call (432)-371-3146  Click on the photo below to get to their website.

Swimming Pools of Big Bend Region
The best way to enjoy Big Bend this summer is to plan your hikes in the morning or evening to avoid the mid-day heat. Additionally, consider booking a few nights at a place with a swimming pool. Terlingua Ranch Lodge offers budget friendly accommodations, which is perfect for families. The Lajitas Golf Resort in Lajitas & the Gage Hotel in Marathon offer various spa services, fun activities and large pools with plenty of comfortable seating around the deck. Make sure to bring sun hats, sunscreen and floats for the kids!

Hiking Recommendations
The Mesa de Anguila trail in Big Bend National Park often gets confused for Horseshoe Bend in Colorado, and rightfully so. We have spoken to several people about the misclassification of photos online. Big Bend is named for the curve that the Rio Grande river makes, and the Mesa de Anguila hike illustrates that perfectly. Being the least visited areas of the park we recommend hiking with pants, since the trail is not well worn. If you find yourself getting lost along the way, remember to stay right, which will get you to the scenic overlook. We strongly recommend against doing the full loop since it's a gruesome 14 miles, and instead suggest starting with the 3 miles (approx.) up and back route to the overlook. The hike is steep, and there are no water sources along the way. NPS recommends getting a detailed topographical map.

Until Next Time Amigos!