Terlingua MOON

August 11, 2020

Vol.  31   No. 32

 by Million sMiles

When you experience sunrise in the depths of the desert, I think it's impossible not to feel a glimmer of hope, a hint of optimism, a dash of energy to carry you into the day. Silently magnificent, dawn in the desert offers the promise of something new, and in doing so, heals battered spirits.  ~Lindy Severns

Heard on the Porch

The wild burros have found their way into town. I saw them at the EMS Station at 2 pm today. Be careful driving at night.

There has been some clean-up going on up at Cowhead Ranch ( a lot of clean-up) and we are making headway.  Every step forward is progress.  

Then this weekend as we begin our Saturday task, what to our wandering eye appears?! 

The goodness and love of others!  Standing proudly at the gate, placed by angels during the week.  Feeling all the glory of the Big Bend, new Cowhead Ranch signage.   Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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)

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER: Come check out our new smoothies and our Canyon Freeze blended coffee!  Also serving kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Bring your mug and save a buck!  Open at 7:00am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!

Earth and Fire Gallery

 in the Ghostown of Terlingua

Stop by.  We always have something new!

Desert Sports in Terlingua is now open. They require masks indoors and do social distancing. They clean things regularly in the store and limit size of groups inside. I want everyone to know how professional they are so they can support their business. Please share my post if you are so inclined.

We recently rented bikes from them, and Chris and Mike kept us and themselves safe while we did that. The mountain biking was fun! We could enjoy ourselves immensely in the great outdoors with no risk from the virus. 

Plus Mike is now fixing Butch’s 35-year-old mountain bike! Mike gave me a quick lesson on shifting gears so that I really understood it. He showed how a pickup tailgate and a blanket double as a bike rack by covering the upright tailgate w the blanket and draping the front tire over it and then tying it down. Wow!

Chris has consistently supported children in the arts locally with her talent, love and enthusiasm for many years. I love her beautiful photography and art. I love her beautiful soul.

Chris and Mike recently participated in a skillful and courageous rescue of a tourist stranded on a high cliff and then rafted him to safety in the dark! I won’t go into detail, but they need to write a book about that!

Thank you, Chris and Mike! You are gems!

Thank you for all that and for flattening the curve.   ~ Adrienne Evans

The Painted  Feather Gallery  Now open  

Thursdays  & Fridays 2pm till 6pm.

Saturdays & Sundays 10am till 6pm. 

Closed for lunch 12 -1.

We are proud to host some great local artists.

Lyn Kirksey, Photos and Colored Pencil florals. 

Kerri Scarbrough, Acrylic Pours. 

Molly Dumus, Water Colors & Sardine Can Dioramas.

Craig Smith, Wire Creations.

Dani Bottenfield , Acrylic and Pastel Works.

Please come by to visit and find that perfect gift for your friends &  family or even your own home. 

You can follow us on Face Book at Painted Feather Gallery

Please remember your mask.

Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine

Open 10 - 4

Tuesday through Friday

Big Bend National Park Reopens Day Use Aug. 7th 

The park will determine further reopening and closures according to the local and regional status of the pandemic, following the advice of the federal, state and local public health officials.

Please note: Reservations are not needed to enter the park, but normal entrance fees will be collected at all park entrance stations. America the Beautiful Annual Passes, Senior Passes, and Access Passes will be honored. Entrance stations are open.

Group sizes are limited to either five people or a single household. A state mandatory mask order remains in effect in Brewster County, Texas, where the park is located.

For this first phase of reopening, access is restricted to certain parts of the park.

Some paved roads are OPEN, including:

From Persimmon Gap entrance to Panther Junction

From Maverick entrance to Panther Junction

Fossil Discovery Exhibit

Road to Chisos Basin

Most trails that begin from the open paved roads are OPEN for hiking, including:

Dog Canyon

Lost Mine

Window

Window View

Basin Loop

Laguna Meadow

Pinnacles

South Rim

Emory Peak

Amenities available include:

Toilets along the open roads

The Panther Junction Store & Gas Station

Parts of the park remain CLOSED until further notice, including:

Paved road from Panther Junction to Rio Grande Village

Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

All unpaved roads

All river use

All campgrounds and backcountry campsites

Off-trail (cross-country) travel or camping

Backcountry trails not accessible from open paved roads

The Chisos Basin Campground road and overflow trail parking

All visitor centers

Chisos Basin Lodge & Restaurant

Park stores and gas stations, except the gas station at Panther Junction

Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is closed to all river use. Texas has suspended commercial river operations statewide.

Blue Water Natural Foods Company

HELP WANTED - Blue Water Natural Foods Co.

Position: Customer Service Rep. 

Pay: $10/hr to 12.50/hr.

--UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT--

Come work in a fun and fast paced environment with a great hard working team of wonderful people and lots of great customers that are a blast to serve.

-Family owned + no corporate treatment.

-We work with your schedule.

-We give you the hours you need.

-6,7, or 8 hour shifts.   Paid weekly.

BENEFITS (more details on application)

-One 40hrs paid sick and 40hrs vacation after six months.      -Big store discount.

YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR MASK AND GLOVES.

Apply online at our website.

We are located one mile south of Alpine, TX. 432-386-0855

Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday

You can watch online at brewstercotx.com beginning at 9:30 AM  Click link for agenda

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-August-12-2020.pdf

Burn Ban in effect

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Order-Prohibiting-Outdoor-Burning-July-22-2020.pdf

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, Bulldozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.

Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches.

We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.

Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations - Commercial and Residential.

Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.

713.907.5259

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This week’s Lucky Raffle Winner was Ticket # 927307. Come pick up you Bottle of CALYPSO 151 RUM! Perfect for Summer Parties!

And for all THE HOT AUGUST NIGHTS ahead - we have WHITE CLAW in STOCK!!! All of your favorite flavors plus the newest variety pack with LEMON, WATERMELON, TANGERINE AND MANGO! We also have those super tasty BOOZE BALLZ and of course, everyone’s favorite ... TWISTED TEAS - 12 packs and Tall Boys in LOTS OF FUN SUMMERTIME FLAVORS!!!    And as always .......please ......Drink and Drive Responsibly!

Espresso ... y poco mas!

Find us open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m. seven days a week. Our environment is being kept safe for everyone so come on in!

We've got incredible smoothies and iced coffee and great salads for this hot weather.   We've got Ruebens, eggs any way you like them, amazing guacamole and so much more.

Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you.  If you want to pickup, let us know the model of your car when you call and we will bring your order out to you.

Mail voting in Brewster County

In case you haven't noticed, there is an election coming up on November 3, 2020.  If you are 65 years old or older, have a disability, or will be out of town on election day, you are eligible for absentee/mail-in voting.  

You can request a mail ballot by contacting our Brewster County Elections Administrator, Lora Nussbaum, 432-837-6230, or by filling out the attached application form and mailing it to her.  After Lora receives your application, she will send your ballot that you can complete in the comfort of your home and return to her.

Because of a law passed by the Texas Legislature in its last session, there is no straight party voting and the ballot will be long.  Also, the legislature made access to early voting in remote areas (think Study Butte, BBNP, Marathon) almost impossible for rural counties like Brewster to implement.  Early voting will be available in Alpine for all precincts October 13 - October 30.

Let's face it, Covid-19 will most likely still be around in November.  If you are eligible and take advantage of mail-in voting, you can eliminate standing in long lines at the polls thereby reducing your risk of getting the virus.  During the recent primary run-off election, 100% of the mail ballots in Brewster County that were received before the deadline were signature cleared and counted.

If you have any questions concerning mail-in voting, please contact Lora.  And, PLEASE, everyone VOTE!

As of August 9:  Our National response rate is: 63.3%;  Texas is:  58.3%; and South County is:  23.8%.

The 2020 Census self-response deadline is September 30 and it's never been more important to respond. Census takers are currently out in communities to ensure a complete and accurate count. A miscount of the community risks leaving out people of color, immigrants, and other historically undercounted groups. Census data determines a state’s congressional seats and federal funding for Medicare, Medicaid, and other essential resources. 

 Respond today! You can go online at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for English and 844-468-2020 for Spanish.

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