Big Bend NP Closes Window Trail
Effective immediately, the Window Trail in the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park is closed to public use until further notice. This emergency closure is due to significantly increased bear activity in the narrow trail corridor, and the safety of both the bears and the public is paramount. We ask for your cooperation during this time and apologize for the inconvenience. Both the upper and lower Window Trail trailheads are closed, and signs have been posted.
Big Bend Superintendent Bob Krumenaker said, “National Park biologists aremonitoring the bear activity and we will open the trail as soon as the bear activity in this area declines to normal levels. Our goal is to protect both the bears and park visitors. It’s their home – we’re the guests.”
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
The Mexican Black Bears in Big Bend National Park are one of our success stories. When the park was established in 1944, bear sightings were very rare and infrequent. In the mid 1980's, visitors began reporting more and more bear sightings in the Chisos Mountains. Over the years through migrations from
Mexico, the bears have re-established themselves in Big Bend with a stable population without human intervention, which is also a rare event.
In the interest of protecting our precious wild natural resources, as well as for your own safety, park visitors are asked to please adhere to the Window Trail closure. Entering this closed area would be a violation of Chapter 36, section 1.5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
To learn more about Big Bend National Park: www.nps.gov/bibe
Reception Update/Correction
The Reception for Clayworks 2022 is actually Wednesday, the 27th. Somehow Thursday was in my head! Sorry. Wednesday is the day many of the Viva Big Bend visitors may be arriving and we thought folks may be looking for something to do.
Plein Air this Saturday!
July 16, Saturday, nine-ish am, plein air painters will meet at The Post south of Marathon. Any medium, including just sketchbook and pen. (Plein air exhibit at the GOTS gallery coming early August!) Wear your tie dye if you have it. Text Judith if you have questions: 432-244-9503. She will be near the hightop silver van. Just come and pick a spot!
The Galleries and Artists Guide
The Galleries and Artists Guide is a wonderful, free advertising for artists in the Big Bend Area.
Update or add your artist listing to the Galleries and Artists Guide!
You can review your artist listing here: https://galleriesartists// E-mail Riley Stephens with any updates or additions at riley@blueskyproductions.net
Boil Water Rescind Notice
On 7-8-22, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system Study Butte WSC, PWS ID 0220035 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that Code of Federal Regulations.
To learn more about Big Bend National Park: www.nps.gov/bibe
The recycle trailer will be closed on July 23 and July 30 for vacation.
Not to mention the hot weather! Will return on August 6.
Doug Crow
Heartfelt greetings to you all from James B. Balz, brother.
It is with sadness that I inform you of Doug's passing today while hospitalized here in Olympia. He and I had had a wonderful and exuberant conversation prior to visiting hours...reminiscing about past adventures, wonderful relatives, and precious friends...He then underwent his usual therapy and had returned to his room for lunch. Shortly thereafter, his heart declared almost verbally: "I am tired, and wish to take a very needed rest.." Our wonderful "No Toe Crow" passed on to greener pastures and more plentiful forests, led by butterflies which had hatched from their larvae, now being able to fly, by hummingbirds who remember each flower they visit along a 10 to 15 thousand mile travel adventure, and by the spirits of all who preceded him as they made the transition from earth to the heavens not even conceivable in the minds we humans were given... Tonight we toast to cousin, brother, and uncle Doug. Please do not hesitate to call anytime you wish. We send love and hugs to you all as we experience our loss together.
Shot Time Liquors New Hours: 11-7 MON-SAT
CIGARETTES are on clearance while supplies last. USA GOLDS are only 6.93 per pack. Adult novelties are clearanced at 40% 0FF. ALL wines are 30% to 40% OFF while supplies last. Overstocked items at 40% off: Drambuie 750ml with 2 free rock glasses, D.O.M. Benedictine 750ml, and Dulce Vida Jalapeño Pineapple Tequila. New sales: Crown Royal Vanilla 1LTR @ $40.65, Well-Made gin 1 LTR @ $8.31, Illegal Mezcal Joven @ $46.19, H O T Damn 375ml @ $6.00. Adult ice pops in four flavors are 2fer $1.39. All sales will be over by month end.
“THE BEER IS BACK” Bud/Bud Lt. 6pks $7.39, 12pks $15, 18pks $20.09; Mich Ultra 6pks $8.78, Dos Equis 6pks $9.70; A N D the official beer of Terlingua: Lonestar 6pks $7.16, Also featuring the usual suspects in various sizes: Coors Lt, Miller Lt, Corona, Pacifico, Modelo, Sierra Nevada, Omission, Guinness Draught, Mike’s Lemonade, Bud Hard Seltzer’s, Twisted Tea, Fosters, Tecate, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Austin Eastciders, Abita, Cayman Jack in three flavors, Shiner selections & much more.
The Terlingua Bottoms Group
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.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Come on in for our cold smoothies and iced coffee. Terlingua's best for home cooked breakfasts and lunches plus local Big Bend Roasters coffee. Everything cooked to order so stop by from 7:30 am until 2 pm daily. We're in the heart of the ghost town with some fine views, plenty of shade and strong wifi.
Taqueria El Milagro
Stop by for our tacos and stay for more! We specialize in authentic Mexican recipes and also have steaks, great sides and much more. All served in an outdoor setting or pick up via a drive-thru window. We're BYOB so come prepared! Hours: Friday through Sunday from 4pm until 9 pm. 432 372-2060.
All-Energies
All Energies has 24volt EG4-LifePower4 Lithium Batteries in stock. These 24 volt batteries hold 200 Amp-hours with 80% usable power, compared to only 50% with traditional lead acid batteries. They’re rated for 7,000 cycles, versus 1,500 cycles for lead acid batteries. The EG4s cost $1,499 each (Same price as signature solar) plus tax and shipping. For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.
Rainwater Catchment Tanks
Monsoon season is here and when it rains, it pours! We’re putting together another truckload order of rainwater catchment tanks from Wylie; please contact us to join this order.
Choose a size: 1600 gallons for $1500, 1750 gallons for $1600, 2500 gallons for $2000, or 3000 gallons for $2400. We can also get 200 gallon vertical settling tanks for $570 each.
Prices include shipping to Terlingua, and tanks are sales tax exempt if used for rainwater harvesting.
Our current prices are valid through September and we need 8-10 tanks to fill a trailer.
If you’re interested, please email TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-244-7656 today.
Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend
Family Fun Day!
July 23
4 through 7 PM
Alpine Visitors Center Pavilion
Live Music
A Few Too Many with Rick Ruiz
Free Hotdogs
Bouncy House
Face Painting and other fun activities for the kids!
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