by Million sMiles
Terlingua MOON January 7, 2025
Vol. 36 No. 01
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Winners - 34th Annual Pea Off 2025
1st - Brenda Tomey with “Green Chili”
2nd - Brittany Stech with “B’s Peas”
3rd - Daylon Walton with “Hatch Chili Bloomers”
38 Entries Perfect Weather..! Perfect Day..!
Let’s do it again next year …!!!
Huge shout out to my Husband, ALL my Sponsors & Volunteers for another successful Pea-Off. We raised $4,310 for our Terlingua School Graduates..!!
Sponsors: Lajitas Resort, Hotel Paisano, Gage Hotel, Ivey Hotels & Starlight Theatre, Villa Terlingua, LaPosada Milagro (Taqueria & Y Poco Mas), Quicksilver Vacations & DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Big Bend Stables, Far Flung Outdoor Center, Wright Hardware, Cottonwood, Terlingua Auto, MTX Beef, Longdraw Pizza & Milky Way Treats…!!
Without you, we couldn’t do this…!!
Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Happy New Year! We are open 8am-7pm every day
The Bunkhouse will be open overnight all week starting tonight for anyone that needs a warm place!!
Please let your neighbors know!!
Happy New Year, Terlingua!
Welcome to 2025! Did you know that the average person makes about 10 resolutions each year? This year, let’s resolve to support each other and our amazing community!
As your dedicated Terlingua Fire and EMS, we're here 24/7 to keep you safe and sound.
This Tuesday at 6;30 pm we have the Whitmore Family REUNION coming to do an intimate acoustic show at the Temple of the Bird. We're gonna do a pasta potluck and maybe a food fight? BYOB and please help take care of the band. We will have the big doors closed and the heater on. Dress warm and we will try to make it seem warmer.
Rustic Iron
Wed thru Sun. 11am till 9 pm or sold out
This weeks live music at DB’s:
Friday Jan.10th @6 pm Derral Gleason,
Saturday Jan.11 @6pm Nanibyrd.
Also on Friday Ohio State and Texas @6:30pm..
Jackass Flats Improvement Society
Primitive and RV Camping available. 45.00/night includes elec. And water hookups. Septic dump station on site..
Book through this link.
Come sleep under the stars with us!
Book now for Spring. Some dates in Feb already booked full.
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/texas-jackass-flats-campground-3j29hx9v
Inquire about scheduling a Trail Ride, Wagon or Stage Ride for yourself or your group with our Wrangler Amber. Into the Frontier
The Earth and Fire Gallery is proud to present Mark Wojno as the January 2025 guest artist! We will have his artist reception on Saturday January 11,2025 from 5p-8p. Come on down and check out his work and also the work of our other local artists
Terlingua Recycling
MILKY WAY TREATS will be closed the weekend of Jan. 11-13. We’re taking a short break to visit family. We’ll be back open at the ice cream trailer the following weekend (Jan. 18-20). Hope to see you! Gracias, Terlingua
BBCC GALA BARN DANCE WITH THE DOUG MORELAND BAND: The third annual Big Bend Chamber of Commerce gala will host the Doug Moreland Band on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The event will be held at DB’s BBQ beginning at 6:30 pm. A chili and cornbread dinner included. Cash bar. Silent auction, dance competition, and a jail to sentence your buddy or bail him/her out. This year’s raffle grand prize is a CHOICE of a 1500 gallon water tank OR a water pump with 3-stage filtration system. Tickets available on-line at bigbendchamberofcommerce.com or by calling Marilynn at 512.484.1409 or Katheran at 361.813.4905.
PIONEER REUNION IN BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK:
I have been asked to be emcee for the annual Pioneer Reunion in Big Bend National Park. Details are below,
Pioneer Reunion is sponsored by the Big Bend Natural History Association, first organized in 1956. The BBNHA has been partnered with the National Park Service since that time, providing funds for the betterment of the park and its visitors.
I am honored to be affiliated with these groups. We are going to have a fine time, and I hope to visit with everyone who gets the chance to come. ~ Ben English
Burn Ban through January 16
Terlingua Taizé (pronounced: tay-zay) Singers meet on Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 in the St. Inez Church, Terlingua Ghostown, led by June Rapp. Taize is a form of music known for its simple, yet rich and meditative character. We sing songs from around the world in many different languages that are spiritual in nature. All abilities of singers are welcome to join us. Feel free to come listen and experience another part of our town, you might find you want to sing with us! For more information contact juneprapp@gmail.com
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: if you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, at the Big Bend church, just north of the post office.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Best coffee in town and home-cooked breakfasts and lunches. Freshly baked pastries and more. All coffee drinks, and smoothies. Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m. A local landmark where both locals and visitors gather.
Taqueria El Milagro
The Ghost Town's favorite spot for authentic Mexican recipes including amazing street tacos! Huge side dishes and steaks. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB.
BBNP
The holidays are over, but Big Bend is bustling! Campsites are filling quickly make your reservations at Recreation.gov. For primitive sites, 4x4, high clearance, and a full-size spare are a must. Plan ahead, stay safe, and enjoy the park! More info on our Ranger-Led Programs is on the park website.
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
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.
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.
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.
Paisano Post from Terlingua School
Happy New Year Paisanos and the community is welcome to our first home game of 2025. Friday, Jan. 10th at 5pm the High School Girls only will host the Valentine Pirates. Both teams played in Balmorhea on January
Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church
Join us in celebrating Epiphany and Rosca, We will have a Rosca del Reyes cake to enjoy after the service and some hot cocoa. All are welcome.
CANCELED: POSTPONED TO NEXT WEDNESDAY THE 15th
Celebrating Epiphany at 5:30pm with Rosca de Reyes and Hot Cocoa afterwards. Holy Eucharist will be led by Rev. Katie Hudak. All are welcome. Terlingua Ghostown Church-Santa Inez
The Big Bend Mobile Library is now open for business!
HOURS: Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Canyon View Community Park, next to the Terlingua school
Saturdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town
We have a large collection of local literature available for checkout, and a separate collection of books available to the public free of charge. Here is a list of other library services we provide:
-TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES: Free WiFi, a laptop available for checkout 1 hour at a time, printing/scanning for 10 cents/page
-EXCHANGE BOX: Clothes, kitchenware, electronics, pet accessories - you name it! Take stuff out or put stuff in as you please, all without paying a cent! *NOTE*: All exchange box donations subject to review and possible rejection by library staff.
No trash! We also require large donations to be put in sturdy boxes.
-MONTHLY CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR: Join Texas preschool teacher Alison Weiss for read-aloud story hour! Bring your little readers along for enchanting tales, drama, and lots of laughs! Next story hour: Saturday, January 25th @ Community Garden
-BOARD GAMES: Come play chess with our library staff! There may even be a prize in it for you if you can beat us...Also ask us about checkers, Scrabble, or indie board games if that's your thing!
-ORIGAMI LESSONS: Learn how to make a perfect square from any sheet of scrap paper, and turn it into beautiful creations! Also be sure to check out our collection of origami instructional books. You can learn how to make birds, turtles, elephants, and much more!
-FREE COFFEE: You bring the mugs, we got the coffee. Enough said.
TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
White Bear Ranch is just about ready to start delivering water to our friends and neighbors.
Starting pricing is $125 for 520 gallons delivered. Pricing can go up depending on distance and accessibility. We will not be going to Terlingua or Solitario.
In the near future we will also be offering Reverse Osmosis water for drinking water by the gallon or bulk. Pricing to be determined for bulk, but right now planning on $2 if you bring your 5 gallon buckets or containers.
Eventually we will also be doing tank cleanings to remove sediments and bugs/debris from your tanks.
We live out here full time and will be eventually delivering seven days a week.
Call Marty at 432-231-6885 to get on our growing list. Or, email your contact info to whitebearranch@yahoo.com. Deliveries planned to start mid to end of January.
Suntec electric IR 2-3 man sauna $1050
DP cable weight bench $400 heavy weights
Commercial Quantum Step Up electric stepper with race program $1500
Tanning bed new bulbs exterior not so hot been on porch offer 51911 hwy 118 at tire fence first skull1923@gmail.com or call 371-3068
Our next BBAC meeting, due to scheduling conflicts, has been changed to January 26th and will be at the Food Pantry Building (933 East Gallego Ave). It will be at 2pm
Our current show, The Holiday Show, will be taken down on Tuesday, January 7th. If you have artwork in the show, please come by and pick it up. The Holiday show was really beautiful! Thank you to all who participated!
Our next show is our Way Out West Show. All mediums accepted.
As a special part of the show, we have had a request to show certain animals in art: Bears, Bats and Bighorn Sheep (oh my!) This is by no means a requirement and you can submit artwork depicting any aspect of the West and West Texas.
The prospectus is available at the Big Bend Gallery.
Entry deadline is January 7th.
We have our Recycled Art Show (R3) coming up after the Way Out West Art Show. I'll get a prospectus out soon. Entry deadline for the R3 show is February 27. The Fort Davis Show forms are also available at the Gallery.
Some Upcoming Shows/Events in Terlingua
EVERY DAY is Dark Skies Day in Terlingua! Make sure you are keeping your lights in Dark Skies Initiative compliance! In memory of Jeff Haislip. <3
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long Draw Pizza
Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00, Milky Way Treats Cart open- Community Garden
Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 630PM
Free Mimosas at Venga every weekend
As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!
CLINIC - Wednesdays at EMT station
Saturdays - High Sierra - Starting at 10:30 PM - Late Night Pizza
Monday Nights - Karaoke - High Sierra
Tuesday Nights - Trivia - High Sierra
Wednesdays - Bill Palmer, Long Draw
Kate Healy, lmt Tx 1354333 is back. Locals Massage $1/min. Text 731-699-0509 to Schedule. Scholarships available.
County tax assessor-collector office in Terlingua at the Fire and EMS - most vehicle title and registrations - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10 am to 3 pm
Open Mic Wednesdays at Terlingua Lodge/Bad Rabbit
Taco Tuesday by Marcos & Desiré every Tuesday at the Last Outpost #653 American Legion. Doors open from 2pm-10pm Tacos served starting at 5pm until gone. $10 a plate. Choice of Birria, Chicken Tinga and Shrimp. Mix and match. Served with Mexican Rice
1/6 Hank Woji - Starlight
1/5 - Emilie Clepper - Temple of the Bird
1/7 - The Whitmore Family - Temple of the BIrd
1/9 Sarah Burton - Starlight
1/9 - Hank Woji followed by Miles Adams - BH
1/10 - Trevor Reichman followed by Bill Palmer - BH
1/10 Bruce Salmon - Starlight
1/11 - Blind Squirrel Followed by Colt Wayne Keeney - BH
1/11 Bruce Salmon - Starlight
1/12 - Jackie Straw - BH
1/13 Sarah Burton- Starlight
1/16 Colt Wayne Keeney - Starlight
1/16 - Gary Gorence - BH
1/17 - Bill Palmer and Wayne Sutton - BH
1/17 Gary Gorence - Starlight
1/18 - We All Shit - BH
1/18 Bill Palmer - Starlight
1/19 - Nash Daniels - BH
1/20 Terry Lee - Starlight
1/23 - Colt Wayne Keeney - BH
1/23 Nash Daniels - Starlight
1/24 - Colt Wayne Keeney followed by Will Dupuy - BH
1/24 Laird & Friends - Starlight
1/25 - Wil Cope followed by Miles Adams - BH
1/25 Evie Dorsey & Ted Arbogast - Starlight
1/26 - Sarah Burton - BH
1/27 Sarah Burton - Starlight
1/30 - Marc Utter - Starlight
1/31 Sarah Burton - Starlight
1/24-1/26 - Chili Cookoff at High Sierra - CASI approved
1/25 - Big Bend Gala - Doug Moreland Band - DB's
1/20 - Colt Wayne Keeney - BH
1/31 - Moses Martinez - BH
2/2 - Word- off - Cinnabar
2/12 - Planet Strange Gov...A musical featuring songs from
David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold The World” - Cinnabar Theatre
Thanks to Kate Keenan, David Kowal, Shawn Turvey, DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, Long Draw Pizza, La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, The Boathouse Bar & Bungalows, Terlingua Moon, and others for helping out with this list.
“It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work, and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey.” ~ Wendell Berry
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