TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 36 No 8 February 25 2025
A Million sMiles
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“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit” -Edward Abby
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
5 Paisanos competed in the Wink UIL Invitational Academic Meet over the weekend. Congratulations to Shyla-5th place Spelling, Anna-4th place News Writing, Tony-2nd Computer Science, Shyla-5th Computer Science, and Anthony 6th-Computer Science.
Tony and Anthony competed in Current Issues, Anthony competed in Science, Anna competed in Editorial Writing, and Jose competed in Spelling and Social Studies.
Junior High and High School Track Athletes have their 1st track meet of the season this Wednesday in Marfa.
Student Council will have an Asado Plate Fundraiser on Friday at the Cottonwood Store on Friday starting at 4pm until 6:30pm or Sold Out. Plates and drink $12.
The Big Bend High School robotics team 11720 - Purobots traveled to Lubbock last weekend to compete in the West Texas/El Paso Regional championships. 48 teams competed in 2 separate divisions. The Purobots placed 6th place in their division and advanced to the divisional playoffs. They won two matches and lost two before being knocked out of the playoffs. They are still waiting to see if they will be invited to the UIL State robotics tournament.
Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church
Bible Study service on Wednesday, Feb.26th at 5:30pm.
Ash Wednesday service March 5th at 5:30pm
The Episcopal Church welcomes all.
Regular Commissioners Court Meeting: February 25, 2025, at 9:30 AM
Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom
201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas 79830
Agenda:https://brewstercotx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/38/files/agenda/130
BIG BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE - The BBCA invites all local nonprofit organizations to join us for nonprofit training classes to be held at the Emergency Response Center training room on March 5 and 6, 2025. The BBCA has committed to pay for the training seminar but if your organization is able to help defray some of this expense, we welcome any assistance. Regardless, we would love to have someone from your organization join us at the training! For more information or to register for this training opportunity, please email <secretary.bbca@gmail.com> as soon as possible.
Brewster County Burn Ban
https://www.brewstercounty.gov/upload/page/0119/Item17BBurnBanApproved1.14.25.pdf
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND THIRD ANNUAL UGLY FEET CONTEST Sunday, March 2 @ 3:00 P.M. Come celebrate the 189th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico with the annual impromptu parade beginning and ending at the Ghost Town Porch celebrating the sacrifices of those who won our freedom that has been so easily forgotten by native Texans and unknown by the naturalized and visitors. The parade is scheduled to begin around 3:00 P.M. (but is notoriously late) at the Porch. The route for the parade this year will include the entire Loop of Ghost Town Road, including FM 170. Gathering for the parade will be at any time necessary for the preparation of your "float" to make the 3:00 start. ALL FLOATS AND UGLY FEET WELCOME. The Ugly Feet contest will take place on the Ghosttown porch right after the parade. Please try to attend with a float and enter your ugly feet into the contest, or just come as a spectator and spread the word. Please don't be shy about entering your UGLY FEET. Be proud of your ugly feet! Terlingua is notorious for our ugly feet. Don't let the tourists beat you because the entire planet is eligible to enter.
Espresso ... y poco mas
Terlingua's favorite coffee spot plus home-cooked breakfasts and lunches. Freshly baked pastries and more. 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
Fun setting for authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes. Open every day during Spring break from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB.
Massage Therapy $1/min - Mondays @ Temple of the Bird (1-5pm) & Tuesdays @ JAF Arena Lounge (11am-7pm). Text Kate Healy, lmt to book (731) 699-0509. These Locations service Local Residents & Seasonal Workers. Travel Massage avail for visitors to the area and locals wanting a Home Visit. TX Lic #135433
Longhorn Ranch Motel and Restaurant
13 miles north of Study Butte on highway 118
Getting all of our final touches ready. Our GRAND OPENING will be on March 1st from 11:00am to 9:00pm; can’t wait to see you all there!
Telrlingua Night Beats Presents Alien Revival Experience
7th Annual Glenn Felts Memorial
March 1 at the Goat Pens Gates open at 6 pm
Back to the Basics *BYOB/food Free Camping Costumes encouraged .. .
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. Lately, you can even find the fabulous mobile library (get a card!) and perhaps a game of chess.
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.
Terlingua Ranch Lodge is hiring! 1 Front desk attendant, 1-2 housekeeping staff, cafe (1 server and 1-2 line cooks) & possibly a part-time maintenance tech! Please email hr@Terlinguaranch.com with your resume and/or inquiries!
March is one of the busiest months at Big Bend—campgrounds fill fast, including first-come, first-served sites! Have your camping plans and accommodations set before you arrive to avoid being left without a spot.
Join us for our Ranger Led adventures through Big Bend National Park!
Join our Big Bend Rangers for nature walks to evening talks under starry skies, explore the park’s ancient seaway, learn Big Bend trivia, and hear the story of "Texas' Gift to the Nation." Join us to connect, learn, and experience Big Bend like never before. Check our schedule and plan your adventure!
Upcoming Programs for February 23 - March 1, 2025
More information can be found on our park website.
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT
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.
Roadrunner Travelers RV Park (CANCELED)
Star Party Thursday February 27 @ 7 pm
Whether you’re an avid stargazer or just curious about the night sky, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the universe with new friends and family. We will hunt for the elusive zodiacal light, learn about our night sky and look through telescopes at objects like nebulas and star clusters! You won’t want to miss these views! Throw on some warm clothes, grab a chair and a blanket, and come soak in some pristine night sky views. We hope to see you there!
Family Crisis center of the Big Bend is at it again!
The 22nd annual Chihuahua races will be held March 15 in the ghost town.
We are seeking donations for the silent auction and for prizes.
We are also excited once again to host “the Mall of Smalls”
Please drop off your entries to the Crisis center.
All proceeds go to help the community
For more information call 432-371-3147.
The GHOST TOWN BOOK CLUB is looking for new members!! We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please come by the Terlingua Trading Company to inquire.
MILKY WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, 10am-sell out!! Kolaches, Cinnamon Rolls- all your favs! Our ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Sat-Mon.4pm-9pm! Come check out our delicious soft serve, pints of homemade ice cream, and fun sundaes. Gracias, Terlingua!
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)
We have two Art Show deadlines this week. That also means that our "Way Out West" show is ending. It has been a lovely show with several sales! Congrats Artists!
If you have artwork in the show please make sure you come by before Wednesday this week to pick up your work. We have limited space for any art storage and cannot be responsible for artwork left after the final pick up date of February 25th. :) Deadline for entries is nearing!
Art Show at Big Bend Gallery, 121 W. Holland Ave:
R3 Art Show: Entry deadline is February 25th-Prospectus attached.
R:3 REPURPOSE, REUSE, RECYCLE
--Art that is: RePurpose: Change, ReCycle: Convert or ReUse: Modify to use again
This year’s special focus/feature is textiles. Wearable art, patches, modified garments.
ex. shirts, thrifted quality garments, tote bags, pillows, patches, recycled paper prints, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Yosdy at:
432-257-7537
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 stuff subject to review and possible rejection by library staff. No trash! Also, large donations must be put in sturdy boxes.
-MONTHLY CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR: Join Texas preschool teacher Alison Weiss for a read aloud story hour! Bring your little readers along for enchanting tales, drama, and lots of laughs! Next story hour: Saturday, February 22nd @ Community Garden
-BOARD GAMES: Chess, checkers, Scrabble, indie board games, D&D, or whatever else you can think of! Come game with our library staff...there may even be a prize in it for you if you beat us! P.S. HUNTER, you still have to claim your prize and you owe SAM a third game! The series can't just stand at 1-1 forever...unless you're scared?
-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. Learn how to make birds, turtles, elephants, and much more!
-ASK DR. GIGABYTE: Local communications expert Arick Sandman a.k.a. Dr. Gigabyte can answer your general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend! If you would like to know which devices work best in the remote areas of Big Bend or are wondering about the Internet and AI's role in today's rapidly changing world, ask Dr. Gigabyte!
-JUGGLING LESSONS: Never too late to learn a fun new skill! Good for physical coordination, mental focus, and impressing your friends! Ask for Sam in the Circus Department
-FREE COFFEE: Pairs well with a sweet from Milky Way Treats! Yay for sunny days and sweet treats!
-NAME THE MASCOT: One of our dear patrons sent us a plush version of our signature road runner logo! What should its name be? Whoever's suggestion wins out can claim some free library swag, featuring ________ on the logo!
Vendor call! Big Bend Wildlife & Wine Fest is calling you Terlingua! March 11,12,&13 Noon -10pm Do you have a craft? Are you a creator of beautiful things? Do you have a non profit project needing to raise money?…We are offering FREE vendor spots for locals and non profits.
Food and Wine Vendors. Retail vendors. Wildlife educators. Camping. Live music every night. Scott Walker Band, Terlingua’s own, Los Pinche Gringos, Ted Arbogast and Friends.
Only require event entry ($10 per day or $25 for all 3).
If you would like to be a vendor I mail:
Bigbendspringbreak@gmail.com
We will send you vendor forms and more detailed info.
If you have event questions call Kaci Kothmann 3254565983
This event is sponsored by Visit Big Bend, Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, Terlingua Kitchen Table, Big Bend Reality, Chisos Mining Co Motel, Far Flung Out Door Center,& MTX Beef(Mason,TX).
A NEW PLANT SPECIES HAS BEEN DISCOVERED IN BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK
While hiking in Big Bend National Park two park employees encountered a tiny plant that they didn't recognize. Further investigation has now revealed that it is a species previously unknown to science.
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)
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
Terlingua Live Music Roundup
Starlight
Mon, Feb 24, Jerome Efraim
Thurs, Feb 27, The Whitmores
Fri, Feb 28, Melissa Engleman
Sat, Mar 1, Melissa Engleman
Mon, Mar 3, Blind Squirrel
Thurs, Mar 6, Sherita Perez
Fri, Mar 7, Gary Gorence
Sat, Mar 8, Bill Palmer
Sun, Mar 9, Jake Klar
Mon, Mar 10, The Whitmores
Tues, Mar 11, Doug Charnberg
Wed, Mar 12, Chet O'Keefe
Thurs, Mar 13, Christina GOmez
Fri, Mar 14, Mitchell Craind
Sat, Mar 15, Brent Ryan
Sun, Mar 16, Laird and Friends
Mon, Mar 17, Blind Squirrel
Tues, Mar 18, Jason McIntyre and Michael O'Conner
Wed, Mar 19, Miles Adams
Thurs, Mar 20, The Broussards
Fri, Mar 21, The Broussards
Sat, Mar 22, Evie Dorsey and Friends
Mon, Mar 24, Moses Martinez
Thurs, Mar 27, Bill Palmer
-The Boathouse
every Wed, open mic, 7:30
Sat, Mar 1, Mohawkma Ganja, 8-11
Mon, Mar 3, Sherita Perez
Thurs, Mar 27, We All Shit, 8
-DB's Rustic Iron BBQ
Wed, Mar 5, Sherita Perez
Rory Hancock Band March 21st, 6 till 9
-Long Draw Pizza
every Wed, Bill Palmer, 6
-Bad Rabbit Cafe, Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Wed, Feb 25, Sherita Perez
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