Terlingua MOON

August 20, 2024
Vol.35   No. 34

  by Million sMiles

Don’t believe everything you think.  ~ Anon

Ready to change your world?  Experience the beauty and wonderment of the Big Bend in Terlingua, TX.  Enjoy the majestic mountainous terrain and learn about what makes Big Bend, Terlingua, and the Chihuahuan Desert.  GLT provides opportunities to explore, photograph,  and become immersed in its amazing atmosphere.  It was created to keep the tour experience personal.  The tours include interpretation of history, plants, animals, geology and more.  You can learn  a few light-weight desert skills and a little about Off Grid Living if you desire.  Or, a little 4x4 adventure if you like.  Most of all, they were designed for you.  Great for a single person, couple, or small family.
Being a local guide for over 22 years, sharing, teaching, and listening have always proven to serve well.  GLT has come up with a balance of Interp and EnjoymentIt combined with Learning and fun.  And always with respect and a gratitude that the people, wildlife, and the area deserve.  GLT shares with others a True Experience in the Chihuahuan Desert.  So, if your up for a little adventure, enjoyment, and learning...
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On Purpose, For a Purpose.
Don’t Worry... We'll bring you back,,,
just maybe a little changed.
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Full Moon Party  & PotLuck @ Cactus Farm  Monday 8/19/24 7:30 pm  Live Music.  Theme Breakfast for Dinner

La Kiva Restaurant
It’s been a great pleasure to serve you. We are closed for now, but please continue to follow our FB page for any updates.

The Greens Gurl Fall Plant Sale at The Cottonwood Store in Terlingua starting October 18th
  Calabrese broccoli, Spinach, Lettuces, Kale, Arugula, Collard greens, Cilantro, Dill
ALL $5
Perennial plants in 1 gallons  $12
  Yellowbelle, Mealycup Sage, African Daisy, Black eyed susan, Blanket flower, Chocolate Daisy, Bachelor buttons, Cosmos, Calendula

Stop by Earth & Fire Gallery and check out photography by the featured artist for the month of August, Tony Drewry. He is sharing some of his captures from the wilds of the Big Bend, printed on archival photo paper by Hark Fine Art Printing; some are framed and some loose, and there is something for any budget and some brand new prints arriving early next week. Lots of other great works from some of the best local artists in and around Terlingua to shop, too. If the OPEN sign is on, come on in!

Attention Parents: School registration for all grades is next week, August 19 – 22 from 9am to 4pm at the high school building. Please bring a utility bill for proof of address and current insurance to set up your transportation reimbursement. It’s going to be a great year!

Terlingua Recycling
Location is on Road Runner Circle off SH 118  before Cottonwood Store going south on west side of the highway.  Before the school and at the ball fields.   And please don’t leave anything at the gate because the animals and the wind will have it scattered all over.
The TOGG guys will be back out on August 24 from 9 to  11. Actually I haven't checked with the other grouchy guy but this will give him something to be grouchy about. We filled up last Saturday so we'll try for that again.  - - - 
There is no charge   We take clean dry card board with as much of the tape removed as possible. Clean aluminum and tin cans not crushed.  Clean plastic # 1 and 2. Heavy shipping paper. We don’t want small pieces of paper that can blow away or small items like RX bottles. All of this Robert takes to Big Bend NP where it is combined with the park's stuff in large wire containers. The wire is about 4,inches apart so small items will fall out when compressed creating a mess. Any thing else will go home with you.  We have to go by the park standard because the park has final say so. If the park ever shuts us down for bringing non acceptable items we shut down. So we inspect everything   We are not shy about sending your non acceptable items back to your house. Alpine will take glass and electronics but not any thing in bulk from us. We are always happy to answer questions.

MILKY WAY TREATS ice cream trailer will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon, 4pm-9pm. Stop by and try one of our delicious sundaes or shakes. Don’t forget, we have pints to-go of homemade ice cream, made from scratch with love. We’re located next to The Boathouse. Gracias, Terlingua!

Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items. 
Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel 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 licence. (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.

Taqueria El Milagro
Fantastic tacos, authentic Mexican dishes and steaks. Thursday through Sunday from 5 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window. BYOB so have a party!

Espresso ... y poco mas
Terlingua's favorite breakfast and lunch spot.  Homemade and cooked to order menu plus great coffee drinks, smoothies and more.  Strong wifi, newspapers and stunning views. Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.

 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meeting: if you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

Bad Rabbit Cafe CLOSED Wednesday 8/21 for cleaning and repairs. The Lodge Office will supply snacks and drinks (no alcohol) for purchase during business hours 8:00am - 7:00pm for those coming to enjoy the pool or other Terlingua Ranch Lodge facilities. Ice will also be available. While you're there, stop by the Office and enter to win our candy count contest. Drawing will be held on 8/31 and the winner gets a Terlingua Ranch t-shirt and hat!

Bad Rabbit Cafe NOW HIRING! - We are looking for part-time & full-time Cafe line cooks, FOH and BOH positions. Basic kitchen experience is a plus and reliability is a must! Criminal background check required. RV hook-ups available if needed, must provide own RV if needing on-site residence. Come by the Lodge Office to get an application in person or email manager@terlinguaranch.com for details.

Ring at Many Stones still has lots of things to sell. Assorted water filters,fishing tackle, pet carriers, propane fridge, new floor tiles lots of sizes, tool kits, new guitars and banjos, Ice chest, lots of fire bricks, 10 new solar panels, window AC unit only used one year, Antique electric lights, kerosene camping lanterns, old lamps, two new ceiling fans.
Some free stuff: electric US flags, table saw that needs a bit of work, propane stove that needs a new clock/computer in good shape. Also lots of new dry beans from Dove Creek, Colorado. Come check this stuff out.

Ghostown Crisis Center
Hey Terlingua, just got a call from the Food Bank, the truck will be here on Wednesday August 21st. Shout out to all of our volunteers, please be for unloading and packing on Wednesday. Distribution will still be on Friday August 23rd.  Thank you in advance.

Join community members at the American Legion Post 653 on 9/03 at 6pm to make your own Halloween decorations and crafts. Bring your own supplies. You're welcome to share any ideas for Halloween art & crafts in this group before the event.

Boil Water Rescind Notice 8-16-2024
On 8-7-24, 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 due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.  Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of 8-16-2024.
If you have questions, contact Jorge Garcia at (432) 371-2913.  If a customer wishes to reach TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.

Aviso de Hervir Agua Rescindido 8/16/24
El 8/7/24, la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas requirió que el sistema público de agua Study Butte WSC, PWS ID 0220035, emitiera un Aviso de Hervir Agua para informar a clientes, individuos o empleados que debido a condiciones que ocurrieron recientemente en el sistema público de agua, el agua de este sistema público de agua debía ser hervida antes de que se usara como agua potable o para otros fines de consumo humano.
El sistema público de agua ha tomado las medidas correctivas necesarias para restaurar la calidad del agua distribuida por este sistema público de agua utilizada como agua potable o para otros fines de consumo humano y ha proporcionado a la TCEQ resultados de pruebas de laboratorio que indican que el agua ya no requiere hervir antes de usarse a partir del 8/16/24.
Si usted tiene preguntas sobre este asunto, puede contactar a Jorge Garcia at (432) 371-2913.
Si un cliente desea comunicarse con TCEQ, puede llamar al 512-239-4691
*Traducido a traves del Traductor de Google; por favor discule cualquier error.

My demonstration project began with barren, dry, eroded nothing when I started 2.5 years ago. Now I have over 40 native trees with established root systems, native bunch grasses, and myriad native perennials, forbs, shrubs, and ground covers.  Here are some photos taken the morning after the most recent storm https://www.ecologiclandscape.com/about#section-aba039c3. I can help you do this for your property, with 20 years professional landscape architecture and permaculture design experience; I offer a free strategy and special on-site consultations for locals! Visit https://www.ecologiclandscape.com/free-strategy

 Big Bend Ranch State Park
I'm melting... I'm melting. Anyone else finding this summer heat unbearable? 
Here are some tips to stay cool and safe in the summer: 
1) Avoid strenuous activity from 10 AM to 4 PM. Opt for a scenic drive along FM 170 or explore the exhibits at Fort Leaton State Historic Site.
2) Stay hydrated. We recommend 1 L of water per hour of recreation and eat plenty of salty snacks.
3) Wear breathable, long-sleeved layers & a wide-brimmed hat
4) Apply sunscreen and a cool bandana around your neck.
If you have questions about weather conditions in the park give us a call at (432) 424-3327/ (432) 229-3613. 

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks and Accessories for Sale
Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warrantee.
We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20 year warrantee.
Valves, pumps and filters also available.
Delivery and installation available.
Delivery of water available (minimum 1000 gallons).
AVAILABLE NOW: 300 gallon totes, non-potable/non-food grade - $100 each
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

We're hiring!   Fort Leaton State Historic Site is looking for a new Office Manager. Join the Big Bend Ranch State Park team with this awesome job position.  Please call us at 432-229-3613 if you have any questions. Apply below!! 
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00043468&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

BBAC
We had received a disaster grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts which has aided us in obtaining display shelving and cases so that we can populate the new gallery, "Big Bend Gallery" with art.  We are really close!
If you haven't been by, we will be located at 121 West Holland Ave, just a couple of doors down from the previous GOTS Gallery.
You may see folks in there working....if so, come on in and look at what is going on.  Still a little chaotic but it is becoming more organized.
We will have a BBAC meeting this Sunday at 2pm.  This will be held at the new location (121 W. Holland Ave).  We will go over plans for this year and hopefully develop a timeline for opening the gallery.  Some items may need more time to schedule such as some electrical work and work on making a facing for the brick wall.
The Big Bend Community Chorale (BBCC) is beginning rehearsals for their winter concert.  Dr. Andrew Alegria will present his plans at the first meeting of the Chorale.  All are welcome to join in!!  First rehearsal is Monday, August 26, 6pm at the Choir Room at SRSU, Fine Arts Building, on the second floor.
For more information about this group, visit:  BBCC  We have a Plein Air Weekend coming up. If you would like to join in, please contact Carol Fairlie or Liz Bartlett Culp-
Liz   lizbartlettculpfineart@gmail.com
Carol    fairlieh2o@sbcglobal.net

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