Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Terlingua Moon, Vol. 34, No. 32

 

TERLINGUA MOON
May 30, 2023
by Terlingua Thinking Team

"One of the things I enjoy is the challenge of Mother Nature." - Nik Wallenda

TOWN HALL - Monday, June 19, 2023
We will soon have a Community Paramedicine Program. Learn how this will benefit you. Give feedback on what health care services are important to you and your family. Community Center, 6:00 p.m.

OUR UPCOMING LIBRARY
We've received over 300 survey responses so far-- that's amazing, keep 'em coming!  Thanks for participating, stay tuned for the raffle winners and survey results.

CACTUS FOR SALE
Cactus from the Cactus Farm are now located at the Little Burro Country Store!

BBNP
Due to heavy rain (1.5-2.0 inches) and flash flooding Saturday night, the following closures are in effect across Big Bend National Park until further notice:
- the Boquillas Port of Entry
- the paved road between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon
- Old Maverick Road
- Hot Spring Road
- Black Gap Road
- all of River Road

Most of the paved roads throughout the park have debris or standing water covering portions of the road. Please use caution before entering a low water crossing.

The Rio Grande is at flood stage and a second surge of water coming from upstream is expected to reach the park later today. Stay away from the river and do not attempt to enter the water.

For closure updates, please visit the Alerts section of our website: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

COMMUNITY GARDEN
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00.  We're planning to run right on through the summer. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods. Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms and perfumes, leather goods, Sandy's creative pop up shop and more. Indeed, you never know just what you'll find.

We welcome new vendors. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat.

Do you have mad skills and smart, practical talents you'd like to share? We all love to learn about sustainable arts and useful skills here in Terlingua. Let's talk about a workshop.

Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you!

MILKY WAY TREATS
Milky Way Treats' pastry cart will be closed for the summer. Stay tuned for the much-anticipated opening of the new ice cream trailer at The Boathouse! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

POTLUCK
Terlingua Ranch Property Owners’ Potluck:  Join your friends and neighbors the first Thursday of each month for a potluck.  June’s potluck will be held Thursday, June 1, 6:00 p.m., at the Bunkhouse.  Please bring a dish to share.  The Ranch will provide water, ice tea, plates, and cutlery.  For more information, please call Marilynn at 371.2194.

ANOTHER POTLUCK
Full Moon Potluck, June 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the JAF Pavillion north of the Little Burro Store on 118. Theme:  Baseball food. Hamburgers by donation. Remembering Johnny Ryan. Please consider bringing a monetary donation for Johnny's sister, Sydnee Shaw, for Johnny's final expenses.

MUSIC AT THE BOATHOUSE
May 31 - Clay Parker & Jodi James - 8:00-11:00
June 1 - Rory Hancock Band, The Moonshiners - 7:00-11:00
June 2 - Colt Wayne Keeney - 8:00-11:00
June 3 - Nani Byrd - 8:00-11:00
June 4 - Bill Palmer - 7:00-10:00
June 8 - Rory Hancock Band, The Moonshiners - 7:00-11:00

The Boathouse will be closed June 14 - June 30.

 AMERICAN LEGION
-Freshly painted
-Across the street from the Little Burro
- Offers many different beers
- And White Claw, Twisted Tea, and Sodas
- We sell Pizza, Burritos and other Bar Foods
- Have a Pool Table, and Poker Table
- Television
- The opportunity for everyone to
meet our countries' heroes
 
Bartender works for tips only. STOP BY FOR THE LOCAL EXPERIENCE. Wed-Sunday 4-9 p.m. Thank you for supporting The Last Outpost Terlingua Legion

MUSIC AT STARLIGHT
June 1st - Laird Considine
June 2nd - Wendy Elizabeth & Al Shire
June 3rd - Moses Martinez
June 5th - Tom Griffith

ART IN TERLINGUA - EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
Welcome to our Guest Artist for the month of June, Van Smith.

ART IN ALPINE
Reminder of the next show, ClayWorks 2023 is coming up fast!  I'll attach the prospectus but we also have them at the gallery. This is a “save the dates” notice for the upcoming 2023 West Texas Regional Juried Art Show & Sale to be hosted once again by the 95-year-old San Angelo Art Club.  All fine art media are accepted including paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolor; 3-dimensional/stand-alone artworks in metal, wood, plastics, ceramic and more; plus photographs; and mixed media including pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen & ink and collage works.  
Submission will be electronically via email with jpegs of each artwork.  The Top 100 artworks will be juried into the exhibition, and over $5,000 will be given in prizes.  The art does not have to be for sale, but last year’s show resulted in sales of more than $4,500.  Art must have been finished within the last two years and not have been exhibited in a previous SAAC show. Electronic submission will be Aug. 12-18 with  the chosen artists juried into the show notified on Aug. 25.  Physical delivery of the art on either Wednesday, Aug. 30 or Saturday, Sept. 2.   (Distant artists are encouraged to coordinate their deliveries.)  Awards Reception on Saturday, Sept. 9.  The prospectus will be available before the end of July, and anyone interested in receiving it should contact Jean Hoelscher atentry2wtxreg@yahoo.com  

TERLINGUA RECYCLING IS BACK
Terlingua Recycling reopens Saturday, June 3 from 9-11 a.m. at the same location by the ball fields on Road Runner Rd. by the school.  Volunteers very much appreciated!

WATER TANKS FOR SALE
TanksALot Terlingua has water tanks in inventory! Available sizes: 5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550. Tanks are tax-exempt and come with a 10-year warranty.Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
There are now THREE AA meetings! Tuesday 5-6 p.m., the Terlingua Double A group meets at the Crisis Center in the Ghosttown. Thursday 7:30-8:30 p.m., Terlingua Bottoms group meets at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. Friday, 5 p.m., (new meeting!) at the Cactus Farm on Highway 118.

LA POSADA - ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Big Bend Roasters coffee any way you like it plus breakfast and lunch.  Serving up made to order home cooking with a great menu.   Seating with Chisos views, wifi and more. Call 432-371-3044 for to-go orders. We pack picnics, too!

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Tacos and more.  Great Mexican recipes for your favorites, big side dishes and a steak if you want one.   Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9 pm.   Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window.  Fun seating for dining in and BYOB!

EVERYTHING SOLAR
Now in stock at All Energies: New URECO 400W solar panels (approximately 44.5” x 68”) for just $215 each. We now have lightly used, tested, Hitachi 12 volt, 100 AH agm batteries for $120 each. We also have a 5000W 48 volt All-in-One Inverter Mppt Charge Controller for $750. For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.

MOVING SALE
We have extended the sale due to storms. Come by 11 Sawmill Overlook Monday or Tuesday or contact Leralee and Paul for info about what we have left in the way of furniture, tools, projectors, music equipment, lighting, kitchen stuff and more. 507-848-3850

LONG DRAW PIZZA
Today begins our summer hours: Wednesday-Sunday 4-9 p.m.
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Happy Memorial Day!

HELP WANTED
General construction helper, 20-25 hours/week. Must have reliable transportation and telephone.
Must speak English. Pay dependent upon experience. Paid weekly. Call Mark at 806-781-7814.

Monday, May 22, 2023

The Terlingua Moon - May 23, 2023 - Vol. 34, No. 31

 

TERLINGUA MOON
May 22, 2023
by Terlingua Thinking Team

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

"Telehealth care has also helped break down certain barriers that have long been a problem in health care. Geography, lack of free time and the cost of transportation are all access barriers erased by telehealth services across health care, and especially in behavioral health, where appointments can be difficult to obtain." - American Hospital Association

COMMUNITY GARDEN
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods. Micro greens, fresh eggs, must-see local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms and perfumes, leather goods, Sandy's creative pop up shop and more, including talented local food vendors.

We welcome new vendors. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863 or email SherriTheWriter@aol.com

Do you have mad skills and smart, practical talents you'd like to share? We all love to learn about sustainable arts and useful skills here in Terlingua. Let's talk about a workshop.

MILKY WAY TREATS
Milky Way Treats will be open this Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town. Come by and see what’s cooking! This will be our last Saturday sale until September! We always have a wonderful selection of baked items, pie, cakes, kolaches, gluten-free goodies and cinnamon rolls. Look forward to seeing you! The opening of the ice cream trailer is taking a lot longer than I had anticipated. Hopefully will be opening soon (June?) Thank you for your patience! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!
KUDOS TO OUR MEDICS
Huge thank you to our TFEMS staff and our tremendous partners at Big Bend National Park. #EMSWeek2023

OTRA VEZ
Otra Vez is having a $3 bag sale from now until the end of June when we will shut for the summer.  All shoes, clothes and hand bags.  Every Wed. and Sat. from 9 a.m. until noon.  Other items on sale too!

MUSIC AT THE BOATHOUSE
May 24 - Open Mic - 7:30-11:00
May 25 - Blind Squirrel 8:00-11:00
May 26 - Bill Palmer & Wayne Sutton - 8:00-11:00
May 27 - Nani Byrd - 8:00-11:00
May 28 - Caleb Wilbourn 7:00-10:00
May 29 (Memorial Day) - Lucky Stars 8:00-11:00
May 31 - Clay Parker & Jodi James - 8:00-11:00
June 2 - Colt Wayne Keeney - 8:00-11:00
June 3 - Nani Byrd - 8:00-11:00
June 4 - Bill Palmer - 7:00-10:00

The Boathouse will be closed June 14 - June 30.

MUSIC AT DB'S RUSTIC IRON BBQ
May 23, 5 p.m. - The Moonshiners, celebrating Roger Moon's birthday

MUSIC AT STARLIGHT
May 22nd - Jerome Efraim
May 25th - Moses Martinez
May 26th - Meredith Crawford
May 27th - Bill Palmer & Wayne Sutton
May 29th - Marc Utter

ART IN TERLINGUA - EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
Don’t panic! Our guest Artist for the month of May is Austin Thomas. Love night skies? So does he. And more. Will be having a reception for him with music and food and Sangria Saturday, May 27th. Plan to join us in the fun.

ART IN ALPINE
Our next BBAC members meeting is scheduled for tomorrow this Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m.  We will meet at Gallery On The Square, 115 West Holland Ave. Have you heard that Carol Fairlie is now offering art classes through Talent Arts Group? Contact Carol at fairlieh2o@sbcglobal.net for her schedule and to sign up.  Poster of her classes is in our outdoor display case between CatchLight and GOTS. Our next show is "ClayWorks 2023". Entry deadline is June 6th.  Fire up the kiln! Lois has a change in the theme of her show which begins in August.  Instead of Sculpted Figures, she will now curate a show of Abstract Art.  If you are working on a sculpted figure and have been in touch with Lois, you may join in this show, as a form of abstract art.

JOB
Help Wanted! General Construction Helper, 20-25 hours/week. Must have reliable transportation and telephone. Must speak English. Pay dependent upon experience. Paid weekly. Call Mark at 806-781-7814 (cell)

TERLINGUA RECYCLING TAKING A BREAK
We will reopen on June 3.

WATER TANKS FOR SALE
TanksALot Terlingua has water tanks in inventory! Available sizes: 5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550. Tanks are tax-exempt and come with a 10-year warranty.Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 9:30 a.m. Meeting agenda:  http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AgendaRegularCommissionersCourt5.23.23.pdf   Past meetings archived here:
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/commissioners-court/watch-latest-commissioners-court-meeting/

BIG BEND GIRL SCOUTS
“The Big Bend Girl Scout Troop #28410 would like to say thank you to the following people and businesses for supporting our Girl Scout year. It takes a village and we are so fortunate to have your support! We would like to thank: Big Bend Boating and Hiking and Erin and Eric Little for affording our girls safe and fun adventures on theRio Grande. Far Flung Outdoor Center and Greg and Valynda Henington for affording our girls a lovely venue to celebrate their accomplishments in scouting. Long Draw Pizza and Mallory and Andy Mundy for all their support and yummy pizza. The Cottonwood and Rick Page for supporting our annual cookie sales and donating supplies. Sara Colando for providing a meeting venue in Terlingua and always being willing to support our efforts. Sally Martin for teaching us her awesome yoga moves. Our troop co-leader, Suzette Mendoza, and parent volunteers Marcy Reed and Valerie Villalpando.  After 21 years as a Girl Scout leader in Texas and Alaska, I will be turning over the reins to my awesome co-leader, Suzette - but you’ll still see me around! We have a big trip planned to Schlitterbaun in early August!  Here’s to our Terlingua village!” -Kelly VandenBerg

FROM PAISANOS
Paisanos Say "Thank You!"  Terlingua 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders had a blast on our field trip to Lajitas last week! Thank you, Barton Warnock Center for an excellent visit to the museum and garden.  Thank you, Lajitas Resorts for allowing us to use the pool at the RV park. And thank you, Desert Sports for loaning us life jackets to keep us afloat!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
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. The Terlingua Double A Bar Group will hold an AA meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town.

LA POSADA - ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Big Bend Roasters coffee any way you like it plus breakfast and lunch.  Serving up made to order home cooking with a great menu. Seating with Chisos views, wifi and more. Call 432-371-3044 for to go orders. We pack picnics, too!

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Terlingua's favorite taqueria will be closed this week.  Back next week on our usual schedule.  See you then!

EVERYTHING SOLAR
Now in stock at All Energies: New URECO 400W solar panels (approximately 44.5” x 68”) for just $215 each. We now have lightly used, tested, Hitachi 12 volt, 100 AH agm batteries for $120 each. We also have a 5000W 48 volt All-in-One Inverter Mppt Charge Controller for $750. For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.

ESTATE SALE (GOODBYE)  
Sun. May 28, starts at 9 a.m. Paul Sprawl and Leralee Whittle, 11 Sawmill Overlook, Terlingua, TX 79852 (3.5 mi from the Ghosttown). For a detailed list, pics or questions, text 507-848-3850 or dm Paul or Leralee through Messenger. Furniture, entertainment (big tvs, party lights, stereo), tools, cordless power tools, hardware, building supplies, house (dishes, decor, toilet, shelving, framed art, etc), cooling (portable swap coolers, new a/c), sport (bikes, camping gear), music (amps, speakers, reed organ), movie camera and more + free stuff.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

  The Terlingua Moon



16 May 2023 --Vol. 34 #20

This week’s Moon brought to you by Ghost Writers on the Sly


THE source for news in South Brewster County.  Updated every Tuesday. If you have something to share, send it to us at terlinguamoon@gmail.com

Send information in plain text  by NOON on Monday. We are what you share. Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! Don’t format it yourself – we have to change it.


Apologies for the late Moon. Been on the road and dealing with an illness and returned home late this evening. Sorry if there’s typos. Posted pretty much as it was received. It’s late and I’m tired…


Rory Hancock Band

Thursday, May 18 at the Boathouse Bar and. Bungalows . 

8 to Eleven

Folk, Rock, Blues


Mona McAuley

I will be having a Celebration for life for Mona on 18 at 1030 at Terlingua Ghost Town cemetery. And then food  (Pot Luck)and hopefully music up at the Teachers House in Ghost Town.From 11 too whatever time.

 Will arrive on 17th if there are any questions. Thank you so much if you could put in moon.

This is from Carissa (Turner) Allen. If any one has questions about the celebration of a Mona McAuley's celebration please call me at 432 227 9915. 


Our next BBAC meeting is Sunday, May 21st at 2pm.  Location TBA, most likely GOTS Gallery or CatchLight...


Figure Drawing Class every Tuesday 7-9pm , 102 N. 8th street & Holland. $20.00/session, $80.00 a month.   Kaci Fulwood 206-619-4699


Region 18 Summer Workshop - Alternative Surface Treatment and Firing Clay--Open to all, not just region 18....


Join us at the Old Spanish Trail Gallery on the Scenic Loop just 14 miles from Ft. Davis for a great opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the mountains while spending the day learning a variety of primitive firing techniques. The Gallery is adjacent to the Crows Nest Campground and both are located on the historic Medley Ranch. Participants will use a variety of materials to develop unique surface texture, designs and coloration followed by firing the pieces with outdoor alternative methods. Firing methods include pit, barrel and saggar fires. Participants will spend the full day on Saturday preparing and firing clay pieces and then return on Sunday morning to clean and take home the finished works.

When: June 17-18, 2023. 

Time: June 17 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, June 18 9:00 am-11:00 am

Location:: Old Spanish Trail Gallery, Ft. Davis, Texas

Price: $125.00

Lodging: arranged by participant

Crows Nest Campground is located onsite at the Gallery. A limited number of cabins, RV and tent sites are available. Contact Roxa Robison at 432-426-3343 for reservations.

Ft. Davis has multiple hotel and air b&b opportunities.

Marfa is approximately 40 minutes from the Gallery and also provides multiple lodging opportunities.

Meals: Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Breakfast and dinner are on your own. Please feel free to bring snacks and drinks of choice.

Materials: Participants are asked to provide their own bisque fired clay pieces. A minimum of 6 pieces will allow for all firing techniques. Additional pieces are up to each participant. A maximum height of 12 inches is recommended.

A limited number of bisque ware pieces will also be available for purchase.

All other materials provided.

Registration: This workshop is limited to 12 participants.. Contact Ginger Lemons at hippiechick.lemons@gmail.com for registration.

Payment: Credit cards and checks accepted. All payments are made payable to Old Spanish Trail Gallery.


Big Buddha Bakery

Mondays and Saturdays 4-8pm in Marfa @ the courtyard behind Glitch Gallery. We now have indoor seating if you need to escape the heat!

We are a Pizzeria & Bakery. We bake all our bread, pizza and goodies in house fresh with sourdough and organic ingredients.  All orders must be made beforehand @www.bigbuddhabakery.com which has our menu and all the info you need! If you have any questions, feel free to call me 781-710-9248


Taqueria El Milagro

Tacos and more.  Great Mexican recipes for your favorites, big side dishes and a steak if you want one.   Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9 pm.   Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window.  Fun seating for dining in and BYOB!  


Espresso ... y poco mas

Best in town for Big Bend Roasters coffee, breakfast and lunch.  Serving  made to order home cooking.    Seating with great views, wifi and more.Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders. We pack picnics, too!


DB’s Rustic BBQ

Mark your calendar’s for 5pm on May 23rd. Our buddy Roger Moons birthday blowout is on… Come help Roger celebrate another trip around the “ moon” lol.  Roger says presents of cash  are welcome


Big Bend Episcopal Mission Upcoming Services

Holy Eucharist service will be this Wednesday at 5:30pm on the 17th. The service will be held at Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church. All are welcome. The last service before the Summer Hiatus will be Wednesday, May 31st and a community potluck will be enjoyed after the service, details to come. Services will resume in September. Many thanks to the Otra Vez volunteers and patrons. The Terlingua School donation jar brought in over $200 that was added to the Student Activity fund.


There are now THREE AA meetings!

Tuesday 5-6 p.m. the Terlingua Double A group meets at the Crisis Center in the Ghost town.

Thursday 7:30-8:30 p.m., Terlingua Bottoms group meets at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.

Friday, 5 p.m., (new meeting!) at the Cactus Farm on highway 118.


Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods. Micro greens, fresh eggs, must-see local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms and perfumes, leather goods, Sandy's creative pop up shop and more, including talented local food vendors.


We welcome new vendors. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, call or text 432.244.8715 or email SherriTheWriter@aol.com


Do you have mad skills and smart, practical talents you'd like to share? We all love to learn about sustainable arts and useful skills here in Terlingua. Let's talk about a workshop.


Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.


The Terlingua Trading Company has a position open for a part time cashier during the summer months and into the fall. Please stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details; applicants must be at least 16 years old.


WHERE'S YOUR LOCAL?

The AMERICAN LEGION is:

-Freshly painted

- Offers many different beers

- Also White Claw, Twisted Tea, and Sodas

- We sell Pizza, Burritos and other Bar Foods

- Have a Pool Table, and Poker Table

- Television

- And the opportunity to meet our countries' heroes

Our new bartender works FRI, SAT, and SUNDAY FUNDAY for tips only

STOP BY FOR THE LOCAL EXPERIENCE (4-9pm)

Thank you for supporting The American Legion 

I will be offering a full course on analog film photography in May,

the weekend of May 27th. I will also offer individual photography and

darkroom instruction on a flexible basis in 2 hour blocks. For

information and sign up -

http:// https://www.leswarren.com/photography-classes.


"Dark Skies", curated by Kathleen Griffith and Cynthia Huryat is up and running at Gallery On The Square.  The reception was well attended and very successful...thanks to all that participated and/or attended! 

Other upcoming events:

An Urban Sketching Workshop is planned for May 16th.  I will attach the following flyer also if you'd like to share it with others.  I've seen the large kit and it is pretty impressive!  A link to sign up for this workshop is below:

Use this  LINK TO SIGN UP & PAY:

https://form.jotform.com/230977338288168


ClayWorks is also on the Horizon with an entry deadline of June 6th!

Sculpted Figures Show follows with an entry deadline of August 1st.

I have a new file holder at Gallery On The Square directly under the bulletin board in the back of the Gallery.  It has all of the prospectus(s) for upcoming shows that are available.  You can come by and pick one of the forms for any of the above mentioned shows there.

Carol Fairlie is offering art classes through Talent Arts Group? 

Contact Carol at fairlieh2o@sbcglobal.net for her schedule and to sign up.  Poster of her classes is in our outdoor display case between CatchLight and GOTS.

Other upcoming events:

May 27th:  Paint Out at Sharon Haney's place in Sunny Glen, details to follow.


FREE SCRAP TIRE RECYCLING - May 26th & 27th, 2023

https://fb.me/e/1cmYmIdAr

At the Hal Flanders Recycling Center

From: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

• NO TIRES FROM WASTE TIRE GENERATING BUSINESSES

• Sponsored by the City of Alpine and funded by the Rio Grande   

        Council of Governments (RGCOG) Municipal Solid Waste Grant

         Program

• *TIRES ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS FULL*


Coastal, straight out of the field this week. Loose, 1000lb Bales  We can load your truck or trailer.   First come, first serve. Limited quantities available at this time. Call the store for availability.(432)371-2082


PROFESSIONAL PERMACULTURE DESIGN

Awarded Best Permaculture Landscape Design Firm 2023 - Western USA by BUILD's ninth annual Architecture Awards and Best U.S. Permaculture Design Firm in 2022 by New World Report, Eco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape Design has been sought out since 2004 by home and land owners nationwide for the professional combination of landscape architecture and permaculture design.

With a specialty in restoring ecological function and reducing maintenance, water, and power costs while increasing property value by up to 15%, Eco-Logic is now offering Food Forest Mastery, a home study course that takes land owners through the step-by-step process for creating your own food forest (without the worry that you'll make expensive mistakes) so that you can achieve food independence and inspire your community toward sustainability. Learn more or register https://ecologiclandscape.com/food-forest-mastery-course/

Permaculture has transformed parts of the Sahara into fruit trees, so don't think it won't work in the Chihuahua.


Now in stock at All Energies: New URECO 400W solar panels (approximately 44.5” x 68”) for just $215 each. We now have lightly used, tested, Hitachi 85 AH agm batteries for $120 each. We also have a 5000W All-in-One Inverter/Charge Controller for $750. Come by our warehouse at 52035 State Highway 118 on Saturdays between 10am-2pm for these cash & carry deals! For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.


I'm writing to let you know that we have just launched the new VIN Decoder tool in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

https://dmv-permit-test.com/vin-decoder


Monday, May 8, 2023

 by Million sMiles


Terlingua MOON

May 9, 2023

Vol.34  No.19


“You look around and you see a world that is impenetrable, that cannot be made sense of. 

You either raise your fist or you say 'Hallelujah.' 

I try to do both.”      ~ Leonard Cohen


Next Brewster County Commissioner’s Court is Tuesday, May 9 at 9:30 AM at the courthouse in Alpine.

Members of the public who are not able to participate in person, are encouraged to watch the meetings live online at www.brewstercountytx.com

 or Brewster County’s Facebook page.  Members of the public and also encouraged to participate in public comment by calling 432 244 6663

Agenda is online here:

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AgendaRegularCommissioners5.9.23.pdf


Alright Terlingua, Voices from Both Sides

is happening Saturday, May 13, noon-6 at Paso Lajitas. This is a family friendly event of music and fellowship with our neighbors. Let’s keep it mostly local this year so it doesn’t get too out of hand the first year back….spread the word to your friends and neighbors around the area.











Just confirmed the dates for the 

Funky Junk Summer Solstice Art Camp

June 19-21st    10-1pm at The Taqueria

All Kiddos are Invited to Attend

I will be sending home a couple of notes with the students from the school before the end of the year, and putting it in The Moon.  This is a shout out for any San Vicente or home schooled children


AA at the Cactus Farm 

Upcoming. First meeting starts Friday, May 12th @5PM


High Sierra Bar and Grill

West Texas Regional Chili Cookoff

Championship Weekend.

May 12 - 14th 


Flea Market at the JAF Pavilion runs every Saturday from 10-?. Come bring your unwanted items to trade. 


Yoga with Susanna every Wednesday at the Cactus Farm at 6pm. 


Tin Barn Gallery & Forge has changed their hours. Open Monday - Tuesday 11-4 (closed Wednesday and Thursday) and Friday through Sunday 10 to 5.

 Now featuring 39 local artists!


Taqueria El Milagro

A taco stand and more.  Great Mexican recipes for your favorites, big side dishes and a steak if you want one.   Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9 pm.   Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window.  Fun seating for dining in and BYOB!  


Earth and Fire Gallery 

Don’t Panic.  Our Guest Artist for the month of May is Austin Thomas.  Love night skies?  So does he.  And more.  

We’ll be having a reception Saturday, May 27.  Plan to join us in the fun!


Espresso ... y poco mas

Best in town for coffee, breakfast and lunch.  Serving the best beans from Big Bed Roasters and home cooking.  Everything is made to order.  Seating with great views, wifi and more.Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders. We pack picnics, too!

NOTE:  On  Saturday, May 13th, we will close at noon.


LaKiva   A little update:

We are still waiting on the permits. Construction is going great on a few improvements. 

We don’t have an exact opening date yet, but things are getting really close. Now is the time to join the team. We needs hosts, servers, bartenders and kitchen staff. There are leadership opportunities for the right candidates. Come join us. It’s going to be . Message us for an interview.


MUSIC

Very special thanks to David Kowal and  Kate Keenan for South County information


-Cactus Farm, Jackass Flats

every Sunday, “Gospel Music” with Tara and Robert Mann, 3

every Thurs, "Porch Circle", 6


Terlingua

-Starlight Theater

Mon, May 8, Blind Squirrel

Thurs, May 11, The Whitmores

Fri, May 12, Gary Gorrence

Sat, May 13, Laird and Friends

Mon, May 15, Tom Griffith


-DB's Rustic Iron BBQ

every Thursday,  Rouse and the Ranch Rats, 6

Tues, May 23, Moonshiners


-The Boathouse

every Monday, Dr Fun and Rand De La Fuente every Wed, open mic, 7:30


-Terlingua Ranch Bunkhouse / Bad Rabbit Cafe


-Long Draw Pizza  - Paul Spraul, every Friday 6 to 9


-High Sierra 

every Fri, Chet O'Keefe

every Sat, DB Rouse and the Ranch Rats

every Sun, The Moonshiners, 7-10

every Mon and Tues, Music for Tips

every Thurs, Open Mic, 8 


-Frontier Roadhouse


-Road Runner Travelers RV Park - Campfire and Tunes


-Terlingua Community Garden/At the Market


-The Goat Pens


-Terlingua American Legion


-Party Barn


-Terlingua Ranch


-Voices from Both Sides  Sat, May 13

*****


Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods. Micro greens, fresh eggs, must-see local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms and perfumes, leather goods, Sandy's creative pop up shop and more, including talented local food vendors.

We welcome new vendors. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, call or text 432.244.8715 or email SherriTheWriter@aol.com

Do you have mad skills and smart, practical talents you'd like to share? We all love to learn about sustainable arts and useful skills here in Terlingua. Let's talk about a workshop.  Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.


There are now THREE AA meetings! 

Tuesday 5-6 p.m. the Terlingua Double A group meets at the Crisis Center in the Ghost town. 

Thursday 7:30-8:30 p.m., Terlingua Bottoms group meets at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. 

Friday, 5 p.m., (new meeting!) at the Cactus Farm on highway 118.


To assist immigrants cleared by the U.S. Border Patrol to enter our country, please try to attend the upcoming meeting of Rio Grande Borderland Ministries:

Meeting of Concerned Citizens

Rio Grande Borderland Ministries

St. James Episcopal Church

510 N 6th St, Alpine, TX

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 9 am

The Rio Grande Borderland Ministries works with the U.S. Border Patrol to assist immigrants cleared to enter our country. Title 42 is a border policy that blocks migrants, including asylum seekers, from entering the U.S. due to COVID-19, but the Center for Disease Control will end Title 42 shortly, due to improved public health conditions and the availability of vaccines and treatments.

Volunteers with Rio Grande Borderland Ministries help immigrants with transportation, travel availability, clothing, and overnight accommodations, so that they can find their way to their new home or temporary location. Additional volunteers to help with the many new immigrants legally entering the country are welcome.

contact info:

Vicar - Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Marfa

Priest-in-Charge Big Bend Episcopal Churches

P.O. Box 175, Marfa, Texas 79843

Home: 510 N. Second St.

Alpine, Texas 79830

Cell: 214-862-7292

Home: 432-538-7042

St. Paul's: 915-239-7409

michaelwallens@gmail.com


Public Meetings on a Proposal to Permanently Protect the Wild Lands of Big Bend National Park   JOIN "KEEP BIG BEND WILD" FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING!

Keep Big Bend Wild, a coalition of Big Bend National Park supporters, will host two community meetings in May to discuss and seek comments on a proposal to designate wilderness in undeveloped areas of Big Bend National Park.

May 17th at 7pm: Oasis Lodge Community Room at Far Flung Outdoor Center, 23310 FM170, Terlingua, TX 79852

 May 18th at 7pm: Alpine Public Library Community Room, 805 W Ave E, Alpine, TX 79830 


BBRSP

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 all Big Bend Ranch State Park Visitor Centers will be CLOSED for a Staff Development Day.

Don't worry the park is still open and you can purchase day use permits at one of our self-pay stations. Those stations are located in front of Barton Warnock VC and Fort Leaton State Historic Site or at the Closed Canyon TH, Hoodoos TH, or Contrabando Movie Set. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you soon!


We’re Back! We are excited to announce Tom Willard will be coming back as the new leaseholder of Terlingua Auto. We look forward to working with everyone again! Congratulations to Archie Gill and Jill O'Neal on finally getting to retire! 

Terlingua Auto opening June 5th. 

Days open: Mon-Fri 

Hours: 7am-5pm 

Sales/Services: Tires, oil changes, tire rotation and basic automotive repairs

Vehicle inspections: .Mon-Wed: 9am-11am


South County Library 

It's Not Just about Books!  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZeWIjy0r_GzLEIFx5TdiJ7wq7iE1cP5/view

If you haven’t filled out a survey yet, the May 15th deadline to be entered for one of the prizes is rapidly approaching!  Paper surveys are available at the Terlingua Post Office and there is a drop box where you can leave your completed survey.  Better yet, follow one of the links below to complete the survey online.  It’s fast, easy, and we REALLY want to know what’s important to you.

English Version:  https://tinyurl.com/37zznt89


Spanish Version:   https://tinyurl.com/3bbcsuuz


Visitors:  https://forms.gle/1CyhuGct2Pg4w6dAA


One of these prizes could be yours:  dinner for 2 at Long Draw pizza, Lajitas zip-line trip for 2, Cottonwood groceries.  Just tell us what you want to have at our library.  Remember, it’s not just about books.   

DREAM BIG!!

Many thanks to our sponsors for donating the prizes.  And, a special thanks to Mr. Villalpondo and 9th grader Kendyl, who shot the video for us.


TanksALot Terlingua has water tanks in inventory!   Available sizes:

5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550

Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warrantee.

Valves, pumps and filters also available.

Delivery and installation available.

Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.

Call: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)


TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY

The Terlingua Trading Company has a position open for a part time cashier beginning in June and continuing into the fall.  Applicants must be at least 16 years old.  

Stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details!


Dr Jay Kirk from Clark Chiropractic in Odessa be in Study Butte Friday May 12 evening at Easter Egg and on Terlingua Ranch Saturday May 13 morning at Ann Dixon house on White Mill road. Call (432) 337-5553 to schedule appointments. Make sure and tell his office that you are scheduling for down here in Terlingua. Schedule as early as you can before he fills up. Call and Schedule by no later than Thursday


Help Wanted!  General Construction Helper  20-25 hours/week

Must have reliable transportation and telephone    Must speak English

Pay dependent upon experience 

Paid weekly Call Mark at 806-781-7814 (cell)


PROFESSIONAL PERMACULTURE DESIGN 

Awarded Best Permaculture Landscape Design Firm 2023 - Western USA by BUILD's ninth annual Architecture Awards and Best U.S. Permaculture Design Firm in 2022 by New World Report, Eco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape Design has been sought out since 2004 by home and land owners nationwide for the professional combination of landscape architecture and permaculture design.

With a specialty in restoring ecological function and reducing maintenance, water, and power costs while increasing property value by up to 15%.  

New for 2023, Food Forest Mastery takes students through the step-by-step process for creating your own food forest (without the worry that you'll make expensive mistakes) so that you can achieve food independence and inspire your community toward sustainability. Learn more or register https://ecologiclandscape.com/food-forest-mastery-course/

Permaculture has transformed parts of the Sahara into fruit trees, so don't think it won't work in the Chihuahua.


OPEN CALL: Camelot Studio in Las Cruces, NM welcomes Big Bend, Texas artists as well as Southern New Mexican artists to enter an upcoming exhibit, "Both Sides of the Chihuahuan Desert." The exhibit will be held the weekend of November 3rd-5th. Interested artists should contact Mary Diesel at dieselart@marydiesel.com

 by September 1 for entry guidelines and fees. More information is coming on Facebook and Instagram. (Art transport will be provided one day in October for those unable to travel.)


Big Buddha Bakery

Mondays and Saturdays 4-8pm in Marfa @ the courtyard behind Glitch Gallery

We are a Pizzeria & Bakery. We bake all our bread, pizza and goodies in house fresh with sourdough and organic ingredients.  All orders must be made beforehand @ www.bigbuddhabakery.com which has our menu and all the info you need! If you have any questions, feel free to call me 781-710-9248


Tivo and Nereida  would like to thank you and your family for choosing Tivo's Place. The restaurant is now closed for summer months, the Longhorn Ranch Motel is still open. Have a great summer.


West Texas Regional Chili Cook-off this coming weekend at the High Sierra Bar & Grill! Friday-Sunday!

Cooks welcome!

Judges needed for all 3 days! Call High Sierra or stop by to sign up, or you can sign up online by going to the High Sierra Facebook page and clicking on the link to “Sign Up Genius.”

Vendors welcome! Come set up around 10 AM any or all days! Please bring an item to donate towards the raffle for entry.

All proceeds go to charity!




ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING in effect.

For prescribed Burns, please call: Dispatch 432-837-5541




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