by Million sMiles

Terlingua MOON

December 31, 2019

Vol.  30   No. 53

“If you find yourself worrying, go outside, take three breaths, address a tree and quietly say, ‘Thank you.’ If you can’t find a tree, a dandelion will do… Nature is magic.” - Robert Bateman

Big Bend Adventures

Puppet show and free concert for kids

January 4th at 6:30 pm (see flyer below)

Coming up at The Starlight

Thanks to all who spent some of their Christmas holiday with us and to those planning a trip soon. Our doors open at 5 with dinner from 5-10. Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. Saturday). We take dinner reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Check out this amazing lineup!

Monday, 12/30: Butch Hancock

Tuesday, 12/31: New Year's Eve with CLYDE!!! Balloon Drop and Champagne toast at Midnight! (D.B. Rouse opening at 6)

Wednesday, 1/1/2020! Townes Van Zandt Tribute hosted by Butch Hancock

Thursday, 1/2: Terry Kein

Friday, 1/3 and Sunday 1/5: Darrin Kobetich

Saturday, 1/4: TIM GRIMM 

Monday, 1/6: D.B. Rouse

If you've never heard Tim before, he's definitely worth the trip. Based in Indiana he's currently on tour and we're fortunate enough to have him drop down to the Starlight. 

Missy Walker's art show runs through the 4th and the next show is January 19th - Marc English.

From all of us at The Starlight, we hope you and those you love have a Happy New Year!

Earth and Fire Gallery

Welcome our new Guest Artist, Milwaukee-based artist Mark Wojno, who explores ideas and emotions of "stark beauty" through oil paintings of the Chihuahuan desert and industrial landscapes of Milwaukee and Chicago. Originally trained as a cultural anthropologist, this mostly self-taught artist has always been sensitive to visual elements of different cultures. Spending his time between Terlingua and Milwaukee, he depicts vast spaces and light punctuated by simple but dramatic built and natural forms, evoking a sense of solitude and silence. This pattern is especially evident in his representational landscapes of the Big Bend.

Espresso ... y poco mas!

Here's to a happy and healthy 2020!   

We will be open regular hours this week and don't forget we do take out!!!

From 7:30 am until 2 pm every day, we're here serving up the freshest,  best cooked to order food in the Ghost Town.  Start your new year out right with our Big Bend Roasters coffee and a fantastic breakfast including freshly made pastries.  Or join us for lunch when we often have specials as well as packing picnics to go.  We have free wifi, newspapers and we're a great place to meet new people or enjoy a view of the Chisos. 

Taqueria El Milagro

Happy 2020!

We will be open regular hours this week.

Make our delicious tacos and side dishes part of the new year celebration.    Tacos, loaded baked potatos, hot dogs, and the best guacamole in town. 

We have a fun and easy atmosphere Thursdays through Sunday.  5 pm to 10 pm (9pm on Thursdays and Sundays).  Our drive thru window is great for ordering ahead and picking up - even in your pajamas!  We won't tell!  Eat in, take out!  We look forward to seeing you through the holidays!

NEW YEAR’S DAY PEA OFF.  Jan 1: The annual Black-Eyed Pea Off in Terlingua is where West Texas folks gather to ring in the New Year.  For 30 years, this New Year’s Day tradition has unfolded on the Terlingua Ghost Town Porch.  There will be good food, pea judging, live music, a cake walk and a hot date raffle show.  A $5 donation buys you a bowl, spoon and cornbread.  Stick around for a songwriters’ salute at the Starlight Theatre beginning at 5 p.m.

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER  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! Remember to check out Facebook for specials.

Bad Rabbit Cafe at Terlingua Ranch

Ring in the New Year at the Bunkhouse

with Scott Walker and Friends

9pm to Midnight

Bee Mountain Hardware is here to provide all your hardware needs. We have a great selection of plumbing, electrical, hardware, paint, mobile home and RV supplies. A small selection of lumber is also available.  Special orders placed by Saturday will be delivered on Tuesday or Thursday depending on the vendor the item(s) are ordered from.

We are now an authorized PPG paint dealer and can provide custom color matching. We are currently selling gallon and 5 gallon containers.

Store hours Mon-Fri 8:30am to 12:00pm 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Sat 9:00am to 1:00pm

432-371-3113

beemountainhardware@yahoo.com

         Shot Time Liquors 

 BUBBLES ...  BUBBLES  ...  BUBBLES

      We have Bubbles of all kinds!

Come on in and pick out you favorite

  BUBBLES to ring in the New Year!

Shot Time Liquor Store would like to wish 

        Everyone a Happy New Year 

                            And

                  Remind Everyone

     To Drink and Drive Responsibly 

Stop by the Farmers' Market every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell fresh eggs, locally grown fruits & vegetables, unique art & handicrafts, and delicious baked goods. Shop LOCAL! Vendor fee is just $5 for anyone interested in selling. New this season: the LAST SATURDAY of the month is a fee-free Flea Market! For more info, please call or text Sara at 432-244-7656

The Big Bend Citizens' Alliance will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 9th at the JW "Red" Pattillo Community Center. Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and Terlingua Cares. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, agenda, minutes, etc, please email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!

Brewster County Commissioner Sara Allen Colando will hold office hours every Monday from 8AM to 3PM at the South Brewster County Emergency Response Center (Terlingua Fire & EMS headquarters). Please stop by with your questions and concerns. You can also call 432-244-7656 or email colando@co.brewster.tx.us any time.

Wayne Jones

Need electric work done, I can Help.

I have been in the Alpine, Brewster County area for over 10 years.  I have a Masters Electrician License and a Electric Contractors license. 

My employees have years of experience.

I'm Insured and have been in the Electrical field for over 30 years.         TECL27979

for Estimates and/or service call 432-294-0282   

Safety Inspections -Beachies Auto Service can save you time and miles. Texas State Vehicle Inspections Right here on Terlingua Ranch; Call ahead 432-371 2392 to let him know you're coming [open 10:00 to 5:00 M--F]  600 Deer Valley Road Terlingua [turn west off Main Terlingua Ranch Road. Follow the signs]         

Hey everybody, Woji here! I’m headed back home to Terlingua to celebrate bringing in the year 2020. I will be joined by my friend, "Hair Goddess" Melissa Noble, one of Houston’s most creative hairstylists and a pollinator in the cultural arts and film/photography community. 

Melissa will be carting her cutting shears just in case you wish to snag a good natural cut with longevity. All you gotta do is contact her ASAP to secure a time that will work for all.  You can view her FB page, Melissa Noble Salon Studio. https://www.facebook.com/texglam/ 

However best to text her cell and ID yourself so as to work out the details. 520-604-2624

Thanks to all and a very Happy New Year! - Hank

MISS INDIA’S ART STUDIO

Turquoise Sign on the Left. Hwy 118

Going to Alpine - Open Thursday -Friday – Saturday - 9 till 4

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.

Continuing holiday hours for TERLINGUA RECYCLES:   Closed on Wednesday, New Years Day., will be open next Saturday,  January 4th, 9 -12 .  Located behind the ball fields (look for the sign to turn before the fields) Please remember, we can currently ONLY ACCEPT:

           -aluminum cans. 

            -CLEAN tin cans

            -CLEAN #1 and #2 plastic

           -CLEAN cardboard.

All else has to be turned away.

For suggestions or to volunteer, email Robert Krull at krullro@outlook.com.

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 – We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work

Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.

Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.

Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046

713.907.5259

Blue Monday

Hosted by Chet OKeef

Will do a set for an hour and then will open for all to join.

January 6 6pm to 9pm

All musicians are welcome.  Bring instruments.

Cactus Farm.

Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist Job in Big Bend National Park, Texas – Department of the Interior
National Park Service, Department of the Interior

Job ID: 183527

Start Date: 12/20/2019

End Date: 01/10/2020

Qualification Summary

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/10/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Managing a maintenance program for office or apartment building complexes, hospitals, recreation facilities, military, or other special purpose installations, including planning maintenance activities, and developing preventive maintenance programs; Conducting surveillance activities over construction and maintenance operations performed by a variety of private contractors, including reviewing project plans and specifications for work ability, informing contractors of construction and reporting requirements, and supervising operations for conformance with project plans; Performing maintenance or construction work, including estimating material and labor costs for a variety of construction or maintenance projects (such as construction or maintenance of brick, frame, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and other type structures ranging from one- or two-story buildings to larger structures), directing actual work operations, and maintaining appropriate contacts with the organization funding the project. . You must include hours per week worked. Document (and provide copies of) any professional certifications, including Contracting Officer’s Representative or Agreements Technical Representative. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If you’d like to submit a resume or apply for this position, please contact Premier Veterans at abjobs@premierveterans.com. All are free to apply!

FYI — Burn Ban is ON

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