Terlingua Moon 🌙 Vol. 36, No. 26, Tuesday July 1, 2025

Terlingua Moon🌙

Volume 36, No. 26

July 1, 2025 by Blue Grama

“You could smell the rain in the desert even before a drop fell. I closed my eyes. I held my hand out and felt the first drop. It was like a kiss. The sky was kissing me.”― Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Petrichor (PET-rih-kor) : a distinctive, earthy, usually pleasant odor that is associated with rainfall especially when following a warm, dry period and that arises from volatile plant oils released from the soil into the air. (Merriam-Webster) The word was coined by Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas in 1964  from Ancient Greek (pétra) 'rock' and (ikhor), the ethereal fluid that is the blood of the gods in Greek mythology. (Wiki)

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According to MESOWest weather stations, we have had 7.54” of rain in the Chisos Basin so far this year! We have officially surpassed last year’s total accumulated precipitation for 2024 (6.54”) in the Chisos Basin by 1 inch!! Keep doing your rain dances, Terlingua!

Fourth of July Holiday weekend in Terlingua!

 

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE! Line up starts at 5:30 PM across from the Cotton Wood Store. Parade will proceed to the Terlingua Fire and EMS station. There will be hot dogs, drinks, live music, Big Bend Public Library trailer, and much more! Make sure to pack some cash for donations!! 

 

MILKY WAY TREATS ice cream trailer will have special hours for the holiday weekend. Stop by after the parade for a cool sweet treat!! Open Fri. July 4-Sun July 6, 4pm-9!  Closed Monday July 7. Then we’re leaving for a week’s vacation - closing July 12-14. Back open July 19. 

Gracias Terlingua!

 

COME BEAT THE HEAT!!!
Saturday July 5, 2025 2-8pm

Far Flung Outdoor Center is hosting Big Bend Luau Splash!

Charity Corn Hole Tournament benefiting Big Bend Public Library!
Live Music 4-7 with Nani Byrd!
Loudest Hula Shirt Contest with prizes!
Tropical Photo Booth 
Silent Auction benefiting BBCA Terlingua, Big Bend Citizens Alliance.
Rio Grande Lemonade will have their classic lemonade with tropical twists! 
Fly Gap Winery will be pouring Wine. Including Frozen Red Wine Mango Ritas! 
Terlingua Kitchen Table is collaborating with Far Flung Outdoor Center to serve: MTXBeef Tenderloin Crostini, Hawaiian Jalapeño Poppers, 3 kinds of Pulled Pork Sliders, Napa Cabbage Slaw, Pasta Salad, Monroe’s Banana Pudding and Cold Watermelon
Food tickets $15 for adults kids under 12 are free with parents food ticket. (Food tickets do not include drinks)

4^TH OF JULY CELEBRATION at Gina's Horny Toad Haven!

POTLUCK PARTY!  Fun kicks off Friday, July 4^th at 6:00 PM

Bring a dish to share, your favorite drinks, and a comfy chair!

Fireworks & Festivities

NO pets or unattended kids inside the building, por favor!

Come hungry, come happy - let's celebrate freedom, friends, and fun!

 *Due to fireworks, please, leave pets at home or have a leash for them.

POTLUCK!  PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION OF TERLINGUA RANCH:  Please join your friends and neighbors at the next monthly property owner potluck on Thursday, July 3^rd, 6:00 pm, at the Bunkhouse on the ranch.  The ranch will provide iced tea, water, plates, and cutlery.  Please bring a dish to share.  For more information, call Marilynn at 432.371.2194.

 

Calling all ceramic artists!  

 

CLAY WORKS 2025

 

Submission of Entries:  On or before July 29, 2025

Exhibition Dates:  July 31 through September 9, 2025

Reception:  Friday, August 1, from 5 to 7 pm

Pick Up Artwork:  September 9, 2025

 

RULES OF ENTRY - New

• Each artist may enter up to 3 pieces; a set is considered one piece.
• Artwork must be original, handcrafted by the artist, and consist of at least 75% fired clay.
• Commercial ceramic forms, including slip cast molds, must be adapted, altered, or enhanced in an original artistic manner.
• Artwork must be completed within the last two years.
• Artwork previously exhibited in a BBAC show will not be accepted.
• All artwork must be for sale. BBAC will take a 20% commission on all artwork sold.
• If agreeable to the customer, artwork should remain in the exhibit for the duration of the show,  If not, then “cash and carry” sales will be allowed.  Replacement pieces will be allowed with curators’ approval.
• No artwork will be accepted after the submission date deadline.
• All artwork will be displayed at the curators’ discretion.  

 

Hello Terlingua,
The Family Crisis Center will be hosting art group on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm. It will be "Investigating Creativity" Bring what you are working on and let's look at what inspires us to create and helps us to deal with life's ups and downs.

 

NOTICE TO THE TERLINGUA COMMUNITY

Please be advised that the Tax Office and County Clerk's Office will NOT be in Terlingua on Wednesday, July 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you!

 

 

FREE HEALTH CLINIC

Tuesday July 1st, 2025

1pm -6pm

Big Bend High School

2281 Road Runner Circle

Terlingua, Texas

 

Services provided at free clinic:

Sports and work physicals

School Physicals for students

Muscle and joint therapy OT/ PT etc

Ultrasound Imaging

Diabetes- A1C testing

Blood Pressure Checks

Medication reviews

Adult and Pediatric Care

Wellness Exams

 

No insurance and No documentation needed

 

MMT Collaborative Care provided by advanced medical students, physicians, physical therapists  and pre-med students from: UNTHSC, TRUHSC, MC, and CCU through generous funding from WellPoint.

 

Please help spread the word and invite everyone to this wonderful free event. They are bringing approximately 40 to help.

 

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PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Terlingua Clinic will be Temporarily Closed while we find a new location.

 

If you would like to schedule a Telehealth Appointment

please call our office in Alpine at 432-837-4555

 

If you have space available to house our clinic

please call Diana Nunez at our Administration Office

in Alpine at 432-837-4812 for more information.

 

BRAVO HEALTH TERLINGUA CLINIC

 How to Make an Appointment at Bravo Health Terlingua
Scheduling your visit is quick and easy!
Just call us at (432) 300-5175 and our team will help you reserve your time slot.
 Please remember: To serve you better and avoid wait times, we kindly ask that you book your appointment in advance before coming in.
 Location:
199 Rex Ivey Road
Terlingua, TX 79852
We look forward to caring for you!

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 Cómo Hacer una Cita en Bravo Health Terlingua
¡Programar su visita es rápido y sencillo!
 Solo llame al (432) 300-5175 y nuestro equipo le ayudará a reservar su horario.
 Por favor recuerde: Para atenderle mejor y evitar tiempos de espera, le pedimos amablemente que reserve su cita antes de venir.
 Ubicación:
199 Rex Ivey Road
Terlingua, TX 79852
¡Esperamos poder atenderle pronto!

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Open Mic returns to the Boathouse Wednesday July 2!

7/1 - Comedy Open Mic - Starlight

7/2 - Open Mic hosted by Rory Hancock - Boathouse

7/4 - Laird Considine and Friends - Starlight

7/4 - Peso Supreme! - Boathouse

7/5 - Nani Byrd - Boathouse

RING AT MANY STONES IS STILL TRYING TO DOWNSIZE

2 pet carriers, electric chain saw, 2 40 inch TV sets, two BBQs one wood and one propane.

Many framed assorted water filters, fishing tackle, propane fridge, new floor tiles assorted sizes, several hundred fire bricks, camping kerosene lamps, antique lamps, new banjos and guitars in cases, New ceiling fans it the original boxes.

 

FREE STUFF AT MANY STONES

US electric flags, table saw, wood frame/mount needs some work.

 

MAGIC MESA MASSAGE (Kate Healy, LMT) is scheduling appointments July 7 thru July 31.  Text 731-699-0509 to make appts. New Summer Pop-Up Studio Location in Study Butte for Locals - Only $1/minute. Thank you for your business!  

 

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY  is back open in July! This weekend at the Far Flung Luau 2pm- 8pm! See the Calendar of events attached below!

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.

TRANS-PECOS DELIVERY SERVICES

 July 3 (and every Thursday evening) - meet Trans Pecos Delivery Services at the American Legion to pick up your curbside order from HEB, Walmart and/or Sam’s Club.  Place a curbside order at one of the three stores and book Trans-Pecos Delivery Services to bring your order to Terlingua.  Refrigerated, frozen and dry goods - they have you covered.  Come experience value and freshness with TPDS.

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, 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 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.

 

ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AN AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT. 

If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

 

DON'T LOSE THAT PRECIOUS RAIN WATER!!

We can help - Call: TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA

Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation

Locally owned - located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.

Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

 

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO

Last week for the summer.  Street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes from authentic Mexican recipes.  All  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.  Come see us for the 4th!

ESPRESSO … Y POCO MAS

For your holiday weekend, we are open as usual with our fine coffee, fresh pastries, home-cooked breakfast and lunch .  Located in the Ghost Town, we have strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  Come sit and enjoy what locals love.

 

DESERT SPORTS

NEW Summer Hours! 10 am - 6 pm TUESDAY - SATURDAY

Closed Sun & Mon except by appointment

Stop by for a visit!!

LONG DRAW PIZZA🍕
Closed until July 30

BIG BEND DAILY REPORT

For the most up-to-date weather and rainfall, river levels and park conditions, check the Big Bend Daily Report: https://bbnha.org/docs/DAILYREPORT.pdf

CURRENT BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK ALERTS AND CONDITIONS

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

THE NIGHT SKY THIS MONTH

 

🌓 7/2 First Quarter

🌕 7/10 Full Buck Moon

🌑 7/24 New Moon

 

July 1 - Earth at Aphelion

Earth will be farthest from the Sun for the entire year on Tuesday. Our planet will be roughly 94.5 million miles from the Sun, which is 1.5 million miles farther than average. The changing distance makes little difference in Earth's climate, however. (McDonald Observatory via Star.Date.org)

July 28, 29 - Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower

 The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht. The shower runs annually from July 12 to August 23. It peaks this year on the night of July 28 and morning of July 29. Viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Protect our dark skies! Turn out the lights at night, use warm colored, downfacing or shielded lights.

Thank you Terlingua!!

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