Terlingua Moon
Volume
33, No. 10
March
7, 2022
By Cactoosie
“A flower
blooming in the desert proves to the world that adversity, no matter how great,
can be overcome.”- Matshona Dhliwayo
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
BENEFIT
DINNER Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. to sell out, at
the Party Barn (between the stables and the laundrymat) Proceeds to go to Eduardo Gonzalez to assist
family with medical bills and travel for treatment. Pulled pork sandwhich,
baked beans, potato salad; soda, water and dessert available for donation. For more
info, contact jmilamsvsid.com 432-244-3131
FREE HEALTH CLINIC BY TEXAS COLLEGE OF
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
March 14th - Big Bend Church 10:00 - 6:00 Sports & Work Physicals, Muscle &
Joint Therapy, Ultrasound Imagining, Diabetes-A1C testing, Blood Pressure
Checks, Medication Reviews, Adult & Pediatric Care Weakness Exams
Saturday,
March 12 at Earth and Fire Gallery
Hello fellow artist and craftspeople, Earth and
Fire Gallery will be hosting "Second Saturday Art Mart" every
month. This event will be a place for local artists and craftspeople to
set up their art for sale or show. It will located in the front of the
Earth and Fire Gallery from 9 am till 2 pm each second Saturday of the
month, so this is the weekend coming up. Artists need to bring their own
displays, tables, chairs and ways of making change. All work must be
locally handmade items. We are looking to create a venue filled with art,
inspiration, fun, and camaraderie here in the Terlingua area. For more
information please call the gallery at 432-371-2637 or our main office at
432-371-3156
Earth and Fire Art Gallery
Lori Griffin will be in the Gallery the 12th (Saturday)
all day, and for our wine and goodies reception starting about 6 pm. Stop
by anytime this month to see her latest!
Commissioners Court to be held 9:30 a.m.
on Tuesday, March 8. Agenda and Instructions on how to follow on Facebook or online,
as well as how to make your voice heard, is in the attachment.
Spring
Break Dance Party! Join your neighbors for the Spring Break
Dance Party on FRIDAY MARCH 11th, 6pm to 10pm, at the Bunkhouse (located under
the Bad Rabbit at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge). Terlingua's own DJ Waylon
Spinning swill be spinning vinyl records for your auditory pleasure. Beer
Sodas, and a nacho bar will be available to purchase so you can stay energized
and full of liquid courage to shake your groove thang and game the night away. The shuffleboard and ping pong table are back in action in
case you’re interested in breaking a sweat off the dance floor. Come to hang out, listen to tunes, make new friends and chill
with your neighbors at this new bi-monthly event. FREE, no cover. All ages welcome. Be there
or be square!
Caroline Gore
Caroline Gore, a desert soul to the core, passed recently from
this one to next. More than thirty years in the Terlingua neighborhood, she
always had one foot, and her spirit, on both sides of the border. Born on Cinco
de Mayo in 1937 in Frederick, OK, she spent several solo years in San Miguel de
Allende, MX after raising her family, before adopting the Big Bend and
embarking on painstakingly building her traditional adobe house “El Capricho”
in the early 90’s. She could be found at most any social and benefit function,
as her love for the neighborhood and its denizens was boundless. She did though
escape for a bit every summer to Gunnison, CO, to delight in the mix of ages
(and temperatures) at the family compound there. Her fierce independence was
balanced by a self deprecating perspective, her love of place and of people,
particularly the less privileged, are examples to us all. Lives are more than
touched by those that inspire. Thank you for sharing yours. May your tanks be
eternally full.
A spreading of ashes by family and whomever wishes to attend
will occur sometime in April. In the meantime, thoughts and reminiscences are
being collected for the family. We all know how few of our family and friends
understand the call of a place like this, and just how much of it is in the
people who it calls. Consider tossing a few words to toddbureau@gmail.com,
and we’ll let her family know to what degree that’s the case for a very special
case.
Terlingua Recycles are still open on
Saturday mornings from 10 to Noon unless the weather is really bad. Aluminum
cans, Tin Cans, Cardboard and #1 and #2 Plastic.
Terlingua Store Yoga is temporarily closing as of March 6. Miss
Betty's Meditation Classes will continue W&F mornings 10-11am thru March
and possibly April. We plan to be back open at some point, but if you would
like a refund that's cool, too.
We are hosting a
meeting on 3/15 for anyone interested in teaching. supporting or offering
classes in our space - in the Movement Arts or vis any other positive Community
Activity focused on Learning, Gathering & Wellness.
Please
email kate@terlinguastoreyoga.com for details
on how you can help us keep this beautiful endeavor going. Same email for
refund details, also. Thank you!
The Terlingua
Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend
Church in Study Butte. We wear masks during the meeting, and observe
distancing. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may
have a drinking problem. If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home
and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. Leave a
message and we'll get back to you.
Espresso ... y poco mas Best coffee in the area and a great atmosphere for
breakfast and lunch. Home cooking made to order! We have gluten free
items too. We're open 7:30 am until 2 pm daily. Great food,
great views, great people! We can also pack a picnic for you.
Taqueria El Milagro
Come see us for the best tacos, steaks, authentic Mexican
food and more! Wednesdays thru Sundays 2 pm until 9 pm. Fun and
comfortable outdoor seating. BYOB and make it a party. Drive
thru window for to go orders. Call 432 372 2060 for any questions or
to order ahead.
SALE: Saturday March 12th, 9:00 am till 1:00.
Location: Hardware store parking lot. Lots of goodies.
Basecamp Terlingua is hiring for our reservations team!
We have an immediate opening for a part-time reservationist;
however, we are growing and there will be ample opportunity in the future for
more hours, responsibility and pay. Pay starts at $15/hour and all
full-time employees are guaranteed a salary of $40,000 after a year of
employment. Must have high computer literacy, customer service skills and
be available to work weekends. COVID-19 vaccination required. Resume a plus. Email kelly@basecampterlingua.com to apply.
Shot Time Liquors
- HELP WANTED...come have some fun, meet new people, & earn some extra
bucks with us for the season. Apply within or give us a shout: 371-3155.
WINE NOOK NEWS - The color green.
It says Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and our wine of the month: Hatch Green Chili
Wine. It’s the perfect combination of grapes with a hint of New Mexican
Hatch Chilis.
ROOM 101 NEWS - Deadwood Sweet Jane,
Crazy Alice, and Fat Bottom Betty Toros are back in stock as well as the Room
101 FARCE Madura toros.
NOW
HIRING!!!
The
Terlingua Trading Company is
hiring for spring break and beyond! Positions are open for cashiers and
back-up help, starting pay is $10.00 per hour. Stop by the store in the
Terlingua Ghost Town for details!
We
are also looking for someone to sell beer on the porch the week of March 14th,
$10.00 per hour plus tips.
Terlingua Ranch
Lodge & Bad Rabbit Cafe NOW HIRING - We are looking for part-time & full-time employees for cafe,
office, laundry, & maintenance. Competitive hourly pay based on
experience. Criminal background check and references required. RV
hook-ups available if needed, must provide own RV. Come by to get an
application in person or email propertyinfo@terlinguaranch.com.
Terlingua Ranch
Lodge Retail Therapy: We've been
stocking the shelves getting ready for spring. The Ranch Office is open
9-5 Sun-Wed and 9-9 Thurs-Sat for the month of March. Come check out the
new Ranch merch, snacks & drinks for on-the-go, and lots more!
Terlingua Ranch hoodies are 20% off for property owners until the end of March.
Spring
is heading our way! Wayne Jones, licensed Electric
contractor.
Need new electric repairs? How about an outside kitchen
or new building for the yard? We can wire it. New electric service or
upgrade old one.I have property here and just want to set up something
away from home. We can install electric generators and or solar for your
house and cabins. For estimates and service call 432-294-0282 TECL27979
All Energies: Solar Power & More
Currently we have 15A PWM Solar Charge Controllers
in stock for just $25 + tax. Or for bigger systems, we have 60A MPPT
Charge Controllers for $250 + tax. We also have brand new 100Ah 12V AGM
batteries (no need to add water!) currently in stock for $215 + tax . Our 220Ah
6V flooded batteries are available for $150 + tax. We’re ordering more 365 Watt
solar panels, so please contact us if you want a preorder discount. For more
information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.
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 with Operator for Hire.
Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches.
Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations -
Commercial & Residential - TCEQ #34046.
Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.
713.907.5259
And finally, the news you’ve
all been waiting for:
BUSY SPRING BREAK
EXPECTED IN BIG BEND
Spring in the
Chihuahuan Desert has always lured many visitors to remote West Texas,
especially during the months of March and April. Big Bend is already
experiencing record visitation (up 25% since 2019), and those who anticipate
spending spring break 2022 in the park will need to plan ahead and be prepared.
To view the full
news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
To learn about the agenda and how to access the Commissioners Agenda, go to: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/commissioners-court/
