Terlingua Moon
Volume 35, No. 5
January 30, 2024 by FreeBird
“My esteem in this country has gone up substantially. It is very nice now when people wave at me, they use all their fingers.” ‑‑ Jimmy Carter
TERLINGUA WORD-OFF 2024 ‑‑ The Word-Off will take place this Friday, Groundhog Day, the 2nd of February at the Cinnabar Theater.
The Word-Off is one of the longest running events in town. For locals, by locals, visitors welcome. Come and share your original prose, poetry, and comedy word salad. If you need inspiration, this year's theme is transitions, but we would love to hear whatever you have, related to the theme or not. If you don't have anything to share, come support your friends and neighbors' linguistic endeavors.
A 5-minute time limit will be administered at the loose discretion of the mc's. (If you are really good we might give you 6, if you are really bad (you know who you are) you'll get hauled off early).
Sign up at 6, Words at 7
VOTER REGISTRATION EVENTS – February 5th is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming 2024 Democratic and Republican primaries. You can register to vote at the following locations:
Tuesday, January 30, 11:00 a.m. –
1:30 p.m.
Morgan University Center, Sul Ross
E. Sul Ross Avenue, Alpine
Wednesday, January 31,
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Terlingua Post Office
Thursday, February 1, 11:00 a.m. –
1:30 p.m.
Morgan University Center, Sul Ross
Early voting begins February 20th and ends March 1st. March 5th is Election Day for the primaries. For more information, visit http://www.brewstercountytx.com/vote/.
HOGAN AND MOSS ‑‑ are playing 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Sunday nights starting on 1/28 at The Boathouse! Happy Hour was never so Happy! Hogan & Moss & Hancock with Mark Utter! Sunday, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 and 3/17 (5:30 to 7:30pm)
· Also at the Boathouse: Hogan & Moss and the Old Weird America, Friday, 3/29, 8-11 pm
· At the Bad Rabbit Cafe, 6:00 to 8:30- pm again as Hogan & Moss & Hancock on Saturday 2/24, Saturday 3/9 and Saturday 3/30
· At DB’s World Class BBQ Hogan & Moss-- 5 to 7 pm Thursday 3/21 -
Catch them if you can!
SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTIVE ARTS ‑‑ We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2024 Student Volunteer Program!
We are recruiting students interested in regenerative design, construction, agriculture, and ecology. Students get a combination of hands-on experience and formal instruction in the many aspects of regenerative building while living on our campus in beautiful Big Bend. The education, meals, and lodging are provided free of charge. In turn student volunteers help build facilities for the benefit of the next generation of students.
For more info, visit the link in our bio. https://constructivearts.org/
BIG BEND STATION ‑‑ Over the past year, Big Bend Station, formerly known as Big Bend Resort & Adventures, has undergone a transformative series of renovations aimed at elevating its overall infrastructure, upgrading room aesthetics, and enhancing the entire property. The extensive revitalization project has not only rejuvenated the 72 rooms but has also completely revamped them, incorporating upgraded furniture, new appliances, and a contemporary western design. In addition to these interior enhancements, the exteriors of the buildings have undergone structural improvements and received a visually appealing upgrade to fit in the West Texas area.
Exciting developments are unfolding at Big Bend Station! A noteworthy addition to our team is our new executive chef, who has curated an incredible menu spotlighting regional favorites. Moreover, our party barn, affectionately known as the Windmill, is now operational, ready to host upcoming events for both guests and locals alike. These enhancements reflect our commitment to providing an enriched experience for all who visit Big Bend National Park and the unique style and charm of the local region.
WATER CATCHMENT TANKS ‑‑ TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County! Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon. Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10-year warranty.
We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20-year warranty.
Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ POTLUCK ‑‑ Please join your friends and neighbors at the monthly property owners’ potluck held the first Thursday of each month. The February potluck will be Thursday, February 1, 6:00 pm, at the Bunkhouse. Please bring a dish to share. POATRI will provide plates, cutlery, water, and ice tea. For more information, please call Marilynn at 432.371.2194.
MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ will be reopening this Saturday, February 3!! Vacation was great, but I’ve missed Terlingua and all your smiling faces! The Saturday morning bakery cart will be open at 10 AM, and the ice cream trailer at The Boathouse will be open Saturday-Monday, 4pm-9pm. Don’t forget - Part-time and full-time locals receive a 10% discount on ice cream. Gracias Terlingua!
SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET ‑‑ 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 and other items.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and up-cycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or...
We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. 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. Prepared food vendors must display current food-handling license. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).
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.
FRONTERA NEWS ‑‑ Frontera News, begins their fundraising with a meet and greet event offering free refreshments at The Ritchey, 102 E Murphy Ave, Alpine, TX, on Thursday, February 1 at 7 pm. Contributions to support the new venture can be made through the El Paso Community Foundation. More here: epcf.org/FronteraNews.
PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL ‑‑ Home basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, vs Fort Davis. Come cheer on the Paisanas starting at 11am and the Paisanos will play afterwards.
Biology and Physics classes watched The River and The Wall documentary and will have the film's Producer Hillary Pierce come and speak to the class in late February. They are looking forward to this Q&A session.
SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN CHURCH ‑‑ Wednesday, Jan. 31st, 5:30pm Community Service @ Otra Vez Thrift Shop. Ash Wednesday service will be held on February 14th at 5:30pm.
CR FARMER ‑‑ is off to Argentina and would like to thank everyone who has graciously helped her prepare for the Gaucho Derby and also to the people who donated to The Underground Dog - the charity she selected to help pay it forward to as a prerequisite for entering the Derby. There is still time to donate to west Texas strays in need if the cause moves you:
The race starts February 8. If you would like to follow her in real time during the race, there will be a link up eventually at their website: https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/
You can also follow Gaucho Derby on FB and Instagram for updates, and Farmer on Instagram: cfarmer_gaucho_derby_2024
Thank you thank you!
EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY ‑‑ Warmest welcome back to our Guest Artist for the month of February, Zoey! And a huge thank you to Mark Wojno, our January Guest Artist. Still have a couple more days to see him here.
ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Breakfast and lunch in the Ghost Town! Home cooking any way you like it from a great menu. A favorite for our coffee ...all from Big Bend Roasters. Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views. A great place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Street tacos and great Mexican food from authentic recipes. Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more. Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm. Call 432 371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window. Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!
RING AT MANY STONES ‑‑ still has lots of things to sell. 10 150 new solar panels, some binoculars, tool kits, several new guitars and a banjo, clothes dryer, many floor tiles, several water filters, 1940 GMC Van. Come by and look.
TRESPASSING ‑‑ How can I properly post my property? https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/habitats/faq/law_enforcement/trespass1.phtml#:~:text=If%20purple%20paint%20is%20used,that%20are%20readily%20visible%20to
Section 30.05, Texas Penal Code, provides that a person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on property of another without effective consent, and the person:
· had notice that the entry was forbidden, or
· received notice to depart, but failed to do so.
"Notice" means: an oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner; or fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude intruders or to contain livestock; or a sign or signs posted on the property reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, indicating that entry is forbidden; or the placement of identifying purple paint marks on trees or posts on the property. If purple paint is used, then the purple paint must be vertical lines of not less than eight inches in length and not less than one inch in width; placed so that the bottom of the mark is not less than three feet from the ground or more than five feet from the ground; and placed at locations that are readily visible to any person approaching the property and no more than: 100 feet apart on forest land or 1,000 feet apart on land other than forest land.
Additionally, the visible presence on the property of a crop grown for human consumption that is under cultivation, in the process of being harvested, or marketable if harvested at the time of entry is considered "notice" that entry is forbidden.
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