Terlingua Moon
Volume 36, Number 20
May 20, 2025 by Abejita Chiquitita



"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you’ll be a mile from them, and you’ll have their shoes." - Jack Handy

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End of an Era
The book donation/exchange at the Terlingua Post Office is now closed.

The Big Bend Mobile Library may take LIMITED book donations in person on Saturdays at the Community Garden from 10:00-3:00. It currently does not have storage or resources to host the exchange, so please don’t leave books at any other time.

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 here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items. You'll also be able to enjoy our fabulous local mobile library from 10:00-3:00.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, 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.

We'll be here all summer, in the shade. This year, we're celebrating the summer season by waiving the set up donation on the last Saturday of each of our summer months. It's a great way for a creator or new vendor to try out our market. We typically have a table and chair or two to loan to new vendors.

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.


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.

Earth and Fire Gallery in the Ghostown of Terlingua, Texas is a most magical space. Nestled into a stacked rock structure located between the Starlight Theater and Y Poco Mas Coffee Shop, this unique space is home to artists who capture and share the essence of what both sides of the Big Bend are all about. Featuring mixed media, pointilism, photography, metal work, pottery and more - by local artists - you will find exactly the piece you want to take home with you. Constantly changing, repeat visits are a must! And this month we are featuring Tony Drewry and his magical camera.

Alpine Mosaic Wall Project
Liz Sibley is spearheading a community art project to create a 140-foot mosaic wall on Murphy Street in Alpine. Want to contribute? Take a short free class, and/or contact Liz for how-to information! June classes will be offered 3 times a week 1-3 pm. Email: sibley1@me.com
Text: 432 386 3549

Paisano Post from Terlingua School
Thank you Junior Class and their Sponsor, Ms. Aizupitis, for putting on a great Prom.
The Community is welcome to attend this year’s School-wide Fiesta Day. The event will begin at the flagpole at 9am on Friday the 23rd.
Good luck to Kendyl Haney who is competing at the UIL State Academic Meet on May 19th at the University of Texas in Austin. She is a State Qualifier in Social Studies, which involved the topic of the 1800 Election. Go Paisana!

Big Bend Episcopal Mission
We will have Community Service church service again at the Otra Vez Thrift Shop on Wednesday, May 21st from 5:30pm-6:30pm. $1 bag sale too.

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)

Massage Therapy w/Kate Healy available thru May 31. Closing for Summer June 1-October 4. Have a safe and enjoyable Summer. Thank you for your Bookings this past Season! TX Lic #135433

PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES, Inc. of Alpine, Marfa and Presidio is interested in Purchasing Land in the Terlingua area to build a Medical Clinic.  If you have this space available and would like to help us, please contact Diana Nunez at (432)837-4812.

Preventative Care Health Services, Inc.
May Schedule for Terlingua:
May 21st and 22nd  10:00am - 3:00pm
May 28th and 29th   10:00am - 3:00pm
To make an appointment please call the clinic in Alpine at 432-837-4555

Big Bend Regional Hospital District
Regular meeting May 22, 4:00 PM, 105 W. Holland Ave in Alpine. This month’s agenda includes board elections and lots of financial and operational discussions, including review of the PCHS clinic in Terlingua and information about its grant-based funding, so be there if you can! For more info and your own copy of the agenda, contact Vanessa Nuñez, Operations Manager, (432) 837-7051, Vanessa@BBRHD.com


BRAVO HEALTH TERLINGUA CLINIC
Nurse Ashley Grover provides staffing at the local level while Dr. Ashish Gupta of Houston provides telemedicine services.  Located next to the Community Center in Study Butte, you can call for an appointment or just stop by!  432-300-5175.  Hamilton Health Box who runs the clinic is planning for more clinics in the tri-county area including in Presidio and Marfa.

Taqueria El Milagro
Authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes in a great setting.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB.

Espresso ... y poco mas
Start your day right with Terlingua's best coffee!  We also serve 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 locals and visitors gather.

Milky Way Treats
MILKY WAY TREATS ice cream trailer will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon, 4pm-9pm. The hot temps are here y’all so what better time to stop by for delicious shake or ice cream sundae! We’re right next to The Boathouse. Gracias, Terlingua!

Upcoming Shows: 


5/22 - Marc Utter - Starlight 


5/22 - Miles Adams - Boathouse


5/23 - Bill Palmer - Boathouse


5/23 - Laird & Friends - Starlight 


5/24 - NaniByrd - Boathouse


5/24 - Miles Adams - Starlight 


5/25 - Caleb Wilbourn - Boathouse


5/26 - Blind Squirrel - Starlight 


5/29 - Moonshiners -Boathouse


5/29 - Stefan Prigmore - Starlight 


5/30 - Moses Martinez - Starlight 


5/30 - Stefan Prigmore - Boathouse


5/31 - Bill Palmer followed by Comedy Show - Starlight 


5/31 - We All Sh!t - Boathouse

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY ‑‑ 

Libraries are not just full of stories, they are stories themselves.

>Hours:  Saturdays, 10:00am-3:00pm Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town AND Thursdays, 3:00pm-6:00pm Canyon View Community Park(next to the Terlingua school)
>Library Tech Services:  Do you have computer, printer, or internet needs? We have the fastest internet in town and a laptop that is available for check out hourly at the library. We also have a printer capable of printing, scanning, and copying documents, this service is offered for the recommended donation of 10¢ per printed page. Dr. Gigabyte is also on hand to help with general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend.
>Exchange Box:  Do you miss the free porch? How often did you casually visit it and end up walking away with a treasure or the unexpected things you had been searching for? Help us bring back the magic but without the mess! Bring in your old clothes, household goods, and pretty much anything that is still useful but not useful to you. Donations are accepted at the discretion of the library staff, this is how we keep things clean and organized.  *NOTE*  We also require large donations to be put in sturdy boxes. Books are also welcome!
>Fun and Games:  The Mobile Library is well stocked with games and activities! We have many classics like Chess, checkers, Scrabble, and also a bunch of more obscure indie games! Origami and juggling lessons are also available from library staff… learn skills, have fun, impress your friends! Do you have a fun skill? Maybe you could teach us something new!