Terlingua Moon, Vol. 34, No. 23

 

Terlingua Moon
Volume 34, No. 23
June 6, 2023 by FreeBird

“God loved the birds and invented trees.
Man loved the birds and invented cages.” ‑‑ Jacques Deval, French Playwright

 

SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT – thanks to all of the 300+ people who participated in our survey to find out what our community would like to see in our new library.
               For those who do not know, the Big Bend Library at the Terlingua School provided public library services to our community since 2003.  However, there were two major factors in TCSD not being able to continue those services:  Covid restrictions and legislative mandated safety rules for schools after Santa Fe and Uvalde.  When Superintendent Reagan Reed realized the school wouldn't be able to fulfill the county contract for public library services, he approached Big Bend Citizens Alliance to see if we could find a way to keep that money down south and keep public library services happening in some way.  So we've partnered to work towards a solution, which will eventually be a new public library managed by a new non-profit.
               A brick and mortar library building off campus is being planned to serve the whole community, and will be able to continue receiving the annual county funding into the future.  For now BBCA is facilitating the effort, getting community input and developing a plan, while we figure out how best to achieve the goal.
               So, back to that survey . . . those who participated were entered into a raffle for prices from some of our local sponsors.

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . (drum roll, please)
$25 Cottonwood Gift Certificate:
Phil Crosby
Long Draw Pizza Dinner:
Reynaldo V Amaro
Lajitas Zipline Adventure:
Zachary Noll

               If you missed the opportunity to let us know your ideas about our community library, you may contact us at libraryinfo.bbca@gmail.com.  Donations may be made to BBCA with “Library” in the memo field of your check, or at https://bigbendcitizensalliance.org/.

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK ‑‑ TEMPORARY CLOSURES FOR HERBICIDE APPLICATION.  From June 3 to June 7, a team of biologists and resource staff will be applying herbicide to control non-native giant cane along the river in the Rio Grande Village area.  During this time visitors may encounter temporary closures in affected areas.  The Rio Grande Village boat ramp will remain open, and use of the river will not be closed.  To view the full news release please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:  News Releases - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

LAJITAS STABLES/BIG BEND STABLES ‑‑ For the adventurous, we have morning 3-hour rides during June-August!  Come climb the scenic trails behind the stable with us for spectacular views into Mexico.  Thanks Richard for the awesome drone shots!!  (No half-day or afternoon rides offered during these months.)

FAMILY CRISIS CENTER ‑‑ Due to liability concerns, The Family Crisis Center in Terlingua can no longer allow dogs loose on the property.  If you need to come for assistance to the center, your dog must be kept in your vehicle or on a leash away from any entry or sitting area or around other clients.

WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK ‑‑ The WTFB truck will be here at the Crisis Center on Thursday June 8, at around 11 a.m.  Call for volunteers to help unload and box the food.  Distribution will be on Friday June 9, 10 a.m. to about 3 p.m.  Please pass the info around and come help get Terlingua fed.

 

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

RUSTIC IRON ‑‑ DB’s Summer days and hours:  Wednesday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.  Pending scheduled private events will also be honored outside this schedule.  Have a great summer

AA MEETINGS ‑‑ There are now THREE!

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!) Offgrid One Day at a Time at the Cactus Farm on Highway 118.

COMMUNITY MARKET ‑‑ Yes, Open All Summer Too!  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 there.

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).

OTRA VEZ THRIFT STORE ‑‑ is continuing its $3 bag sale thru the end of June when we close for the summer.  Includes clothes, shoes and hand bags.  Other things on sale too.  Wed and Sat – 9 a.m. to noon.

LOCAL PERMACULTURE DESIGN ‑‑ Grow more with less water and regreen your desert property by cooperating with Nature!  Permaculture is ideally suited to bring the Chihuahua back from its current unnatural state of desertification to the healthy ecosystem it once was.  http://ecologicpermaculture.com/

LONG DRAW PIZZA ‑‑ Beginning Monday, June 5, we will be closed for around a week or so.  Summertime here is the time to handle building maintenance/improvements and it’ll give us the opportunity to combine efforts for the reopening of La Kiva Restaurant & Bar.  We hope to see you this weekend before our break.  We will keep everyone informed of the exact reopening date.

MILKY WAY TREATS ICE CREAM TRAILER -‑‑ is now open at The Boathouse, 390 Ivey Road!  Our summer hours will be Friday-Sunday, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. (weather permitting).  We have soft serve, sundaes, shakes and more!  Come by and chill out with us!  Gracias, Terlingua.

You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!

             

LaKIVA ‑‑ We’re back! 

               Thank you to everyone who has come in to the bar for our first few nights.  It’s been amazing seeing all the reactions from long time family to people who are seeing La Kiva for the first time.
                Our next phase is opening the restaurant.  We hope this happens in the next few days.  We will have a limited menu at first which will expand over the next few weeks.
               We will quickly transition into our normal routine.  We are so excited to bring back some La Kiva traditions like the decades long Wednesday Open Mic Night.  Karaoke will return.
               We will have weekly rotational food nights to compliment our core menu.  Yes, I’m talking Fish Fry Fridays!!  But, also Thursday Steak Night.  Seafood Saturdays.  Who wants Pasta Night?  Cajun Night?  We are really excited about Sunday Summer Movie Nights on the huge projector screen outside.  Our brothers and sisters in the Service Industry- we’ve got every day drink specials coming especially for you.  I mean- where else would you want to be when you aren’t at work?!? #minderasers
               Our transition is a calculated process.  As always, our focus is the experience for all our guests.  Throwing everything on the table at once wouldn’t be smart of us, so we’re phasing things in.  I promise it’ll be worth it.
               Thank you all again.  We are thrilled to be back.

Viva La Kiva!

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 p.m. until 9 p.m.   Call  432 371-2060  for takeout via our drive through window.  Fun seating for dining in and BYOB! 

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!

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