Terlingua MOON
February 25, 2019
Vol. 31 No. 8
by Million sMiles
“The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail.
Travel too fast, and you miss
all you are traveling for.” --Louis L'Amour
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The Brewster County Election Administrator has announced early voting for both Democrat and Republican primaries will be available on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the RedPatillo Community Center for Precincts 5, 6 and 7.
Early voting will continue at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex in Alpine as previously scheduled. Regular voting will be on March 3.
Everything you need to know about voting March 3. Do your homework!
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2020/voter-guide-primaries/
Busiest Time of the Year at Big Bend
Big Bend National Park is experiencing record visitation. Large numbers of visitors historically travel to Big Bend National Park during the months of February, March, and April. Over the next few months, visitors should expect ALL park campsites to fill every night.
Full Moon Potluck
Monday March 9 at the Cactus Farm at 6:30 pm
Bring a dish to share and music, music, music!
Ash Wednesday Service will be held on February 26th at 5pm at Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church. The Big Bend Episcopal Mission Welcomes you. Father Mike Wallens from St. Paul's in Marfa will be leading the service. Regular services are on Sundays at 5pm.
Courthouse Closure March 2 - Texas Independence Day!
The next paint and Sip is the 2nd of March at 5.30pm La Kiva with Susie. Local scenes from Big Bend.
Please bring yourself only everything is supplied for $35 and a wee glass of wine. Happy hour prices for painters and remember extra money for food
Call 4322195300 to reserve your spot
EVERY MORNING BREAKFAST FROM 8:00AM - 11:00AM AND DINNER FROM 5 PM-10PM
#FREE_FRESH_COFFEE #FREE_TEA #FREE_WIFI
BREAKFAST is Served & Ready!!
The Bj's RV Slam (egg & bacon🥓 with French Toast & Texas French toast Breakfast Sandwich🥪, Eggs & Bacon &Cheese and hugged by Some French toast, and Don't Forget You Also Get Unlimited Cups of Coffee
AND If you're in Terlingua, you must Swing by to Bjs RV Park we have going on this and Every Thursday from 5pm - 10pm Local & Traveler TALENT & WING NIGHT
*****SHOT TIME LIQUORS*****
¡¡¡ So Many New Products !!!
Santa Fe Brewing - Happy Camper - FreeStyle Pilsner - 7K IPA - Java Stout
Marble Brewing - Double White - Cholo Stout - Passionate Gose
The New Truly Hard Seltzers - some yummy flavors in these AND only 1 carb!
As always, we are open Monday thru Saturday from 10 to 9
¡¡¡ So Many New Products !!!
Santa Fe Brewing - Happy Camper - FreeStyle Pilsner - 7K IPA - Java Stout
Marble Brewing - Double White - Cholo Stout - Passionate Gose
The New Truly Hard Seltzers - some yummy flavors in these AND only 1 carb!
As always, we are open Monday thru Saturday from 10 to 9
CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER. Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine. Also try one of our 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. PLUS, check out the new shirts have been marked down and our BRAND NEW arrivals!
Music at the Bad Rabbit on Terlingua Ranch
Friday, February 28-- Charlie and Judy play your favorite old country songs, Charlie on accordion, Judy on guitar. They'll sing you some funny originals and put in a touch of yodeling. Come dance, sing along, have fun! 6:30 to 8:30 pm
This Week at The Starlight
Monday, 2/25: Trevor Reichmann
Tuesday: Elli Perry
Wednesday: Laird & Friends
Thursday: The Whitmores
Friday: Butch Morgan
Saturday: Ted Arbogast
Sunday, 3/1 and Monday: Butch Morgan
Doors open at 5. Dinner 5-10. Full bar until midnight (1am Saturday). Dinner reservations 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.
American Legion (Terlingua)
Leap Year Dinner and Dance starting at 6pm serving spaghetti dinner with trimmings $6
Dance to the Doodling Hogwallops
51470 Hwy 118 (432) 371-2275
Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Saturday Noon till Midnight
Wednesday and Thursday at 4pm Poker Games
Friday around 6 pm Pool Tournament
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Monday, March 2, 2020 @ 5:30 P.M.
Come celebrate the 184th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico with the annual impromptu parade between the Porch and the High Sierra celebrating the sacrifices of those who won our freedom that has been so easily forgotten by native Texans and unknown by the naturalized and visitors.
The parade is scheduled to begin around 5:30 P.M. (but is notoriously late) at the Porch. The route will leave for the High Sierra, then turn around back to the Porch. Gathering for the parade will be at any time necessary for the preparation of your "float" to make the 5:30 start. Please try to attend with a float or just as a spectator. Hope to see you there!
PLAY BALL! Come out Thursday for a pick up game of softball. Start time is at 4pm but come whenever you can. There will be gloves and bats for everyone. The fields are located by the Terlingua School.
TRANS PECOS
The Story of Stolen Land and the Loss of America’s Last Frontier Tuesday, February 25th | 6PM
ALPINE, TX
Sul Ross University
ACR building (Academic Computer Resources BLDG. | Room #204
PANELISTS -
Nicol Ragland | TRANS PECOS Director
David Keller | Co-Founder | Big Bend Conservation Alliance
JD Newsom | Executive Director | Big Bend Conservation Alliance
Friday, February 28th | 6PM
MARFA, TX
Crowley Theater
PANELISTS -
Nicol Ragland | TRANS PECOS Director
Coyne Gibson | Vounteer for the Big Bend Conservation Alliance
Trey Gerfers | Former President of the Big Bend Conservation Alliance
Sponsored by the Big Bend Conservation Alliance
Taqueria El Milagro
Terlingua's favorite taco stand is open Thursday through Sunday. 5 pm to 10 pm (9pm on Thursdays and Sundays).
Amazing tacos and wonderful side dishes. Check out our loaded baked potatoes, hot dogs and the best guacamole you've ever tasted.
Our drive thru window is great for ordering ahead and picking up! Eat in, take out!
Espresso ... y poco mas!
Terlingua's best breakfast and lunches and friendliest service... All our items are cooked to order, we serve only Big Bend Roasters coffee (the best!) and have a great atmosphere including stunning views of the Chisos. We have homemade pastries, eggs anyway you like 'em, salads, and sandwiches. We pack picnic lunches too!
From 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. seven days a week, we offer free wifi, newspapers and friendly service.
See you this week!
Brewster County Commissioner Sara Allen Colando will hold office hours every Monday from 8AM to 3PM at the South Brewster County Emergency Response Center (a/k/a Terlingua Fire & EMS headquarters). Please stop by with your questions and concerns. You can also call 371-3103 during office hours, or email colando@co.brewster.tx.us any time.
Need a little lawyering???
Long time South County resident, Larry Goldenthal, has come out of a self imposed hiatus to offer his legal services to area residents.
A long established lawyer, his knowledge of law and business, communication and listening skills will set your mind at ease. Larry is happy to sit down and see if he can help you at no charge. He is available on a sliding scale for those wishing to have documents drawn up, such as Wills, Power of Attorney, Medical Directives, Deeds and more. He can help you set up a business and consult after that.
You can email Larry at Legoldenthal@gmail.com or send him a message through Facebook Messenger.
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)
HELP WANTED
Part time cashier/clerk position at the Terlingua Trading Company. Please stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for an application.
Recycle this week is limited ONLY to some plastics and tin cans; the bins are almost full. All else has to be turned away.
Hours: Saturday, 10-12, also Wednesday, 4:00 to 5:30. Located behind the ball fields (look for the sign to turn before the fields)
OPEN CALL for volunteers; Thursday, Feb 27 there will be a run to PJ to empty the bins, and hopefully we'll have enough crew to help the park with their back load, as well.
Unfortunately, we may not be able to take another load until April or later, and have to shut down the bins when they are full. Park is currently experiencing personnel issues, with folks leaving and replacements not hired yet.
For suggestions or to volunteer, email Robert Krull at krullro@outlook.com
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.
Brewster County Commissioner’s Court Agenda for February 26 is located at
Our County Wide Burn Ban continues. If you ever wonder, go here to find details:
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.
We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046 713.907.5259
THE TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN will host a Flea Market/Farmers Market on Saturday, February 29th from 10AM to 1PM in the Ghost Town. We have lots of space and shade inside the Farmers Market Building, plus solar-powered electrical outlets for your convenience. Or you can use the upper west parking lot for big stuff! Bring your own tables and chair, and your extra stuff to sell. No vendor fee!
All Energies tip of the week: you can use a microwave oven off grid. A typical microwave oven draws about 900 watts and an average toaster draws about 1200 watts. Most off grid systems can handle a 2,000 watt or greater load. The main advantage of a microwave is short cooking time which gives it a greater efficiency. A microwave operating for 15 minutes uses 360 wh while an equivalent toaster oven would take 50 minutes and use 950 wh of energy. If you’ve got questions about solar or need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text 432-242-1874 and call 371-2950 today.
La Kiva!
Wild Ass Wednesday ! Featuring a two-hour Happy Hour, amazing Food Specials and Music from Tim and the World Famous "Spoonman"
Thrilling Thursday: Chet O'Keefe with his wonderful guitar.
Fantastic Friday: Tim Relleva with Rock 'n Roll then Clayton with Karaoke
Super Saturday and Sunday: Paul Sprawl with traditional and modern guitar music. In Concert in the Cave Room.
Next Week - Tuesday, March 3rd. THE RED ELVISES -
The rest of the week come and enjoy our Pizzas, Steaks, Burgers and Fish 'n Chips on Thursday and Friday. Our new Atlantic Cod Filets are amazing.
Desert Lotus Healing Arts is your home for Massage Therapy and Rolfing in the Big Bend.
We offer local residents discounts and offer couples massages- to make getting your stressed but hesitant partner in for some relaxation and rejuvenation.
www.terlinguadesertlotus.com for our story and menu.
(432) 386-0305 to schedule
** gift certificate holders- the end of February/ beginning of March is a great time to schedule your service, before Spring is fully Sprung.
Last Minute Low Budget Theater
The River and the Wall follows five friends on an immersive adventure through the Texas borderlands as they travel 1200 miles from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico on horses, mountain bikes, and canoes to explore the potential impacts of further border wall construction.
In partnership with Big Bend Ranch State Park, the film will be screening on Friday, March 6 at 7:00pm at the Cinnabar Theater in Terlingua, Texas. The event is free and open to the public. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected at the door, and all donations will go to Compadres del Rancho Grande.
We're so excited to be screening this film in one of our favorite places and in partnership with some of our favorite organizations. Hope to see you there!
REWARD for the apprehension of one human who seems to be holding a large ALIEN hostage. The fate of the world hangs in the balance. Please do not approach but report any encounter to the Goat Pens staff who are equipped to deal with this dire strait. Call (432) 371-2242
