Terlingua Moon
Volume 37, Number 3
January 20, 2026 by Abejita Chiquitita
January 20 is: National Cheese Lover’s Day! National Coffee Break Day! Penguin Awareness Day! And Take a Walk Outdoors Day! At least 3 of these 4 are hard NOT to run across in Terlingua, so get out and celebrate!
Please Note: With evil weather forecast for Friday through Monday there are more cancellations than we can share. Please check before you go.
PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL
Congratulations to Team #11720, Big Bend High School's Robotics team, The Purobots, held their 1st place ranking after their 3rd regular meet of the El Paso's season. There are 22 teams in the league. The crew and their teacher, Mr. Anthenat, will now focus on the league Championship meet which will be held on Jan. 31st at UT-El Paso.
Away Basketball games this week: Tuesday in Fort Davis starting at 6pm & Friday in Sierra Blanca starting at 5pm(MST). The last home basketball games will be held Feb. 3rd against Fort Davis and starting at 6pm. Hope to see you all there.
PUPPIES!!!!!! RESCUE UPDATES
This is a heartfelt adoption appeal from the Jackass Flats team (associated with The Little Burro Country Store). 3 dogs have been adopted already! The remaining dogs are still needing a caring and loving family.
We are still urgently seeking donations for food and medical care to support the remaining dogs (of the ongoing rescues).
These dogs were rescued and received basic/medical care thanks to donations.
All are available for adoption now.
Mix of ages: Younger ones (under 1–2 years) and older ones (approx. 7–9 years).
2 are scheduled for spay and neuter. The others are scheduled in the near future. They need patient, loving homes to help them adjust and thrive.
For adoption inquiries: Message the JAF (Jackass Flats) page, The Little Burro page, or Pam Gordon directly.
If you can't adopt but want to help:
Donations are accepted at The Little Burro Store or via Jenn’s apps: Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Chime, Apple Pay, Zelle.
Email: jcturney525@gmail.com
Phone: 903-820-1614
No GoFundMe used.
Dog food isn’t needed for a few weeks, but the bills are piling up! Just vaccines, heartworm testing, and parasite protocols can run $200-400 per pooch.
Our team here are very busy running Jackass Flats and could use some shuttle volunteers .
Also the DOGS would love to have volunteers to come and help them go for a walk about and learn to be on leashes PLEASE !!! We have an indoor controlled environment to get acquainted and start to help each DOG learn his way.
PLEASE come and see us at THE LITTLE BURRO COUNTRY STORE or call me PAM GORDON @ 765 252 8863 and we would love to get you on a schedule.
Sharing this post widely could make a huge difference—one share might connect a dog with their perfect family. If you're in or near Texas, we are willing to transport, consider reaching out. These pups deserve loving homes after what they've been through.
Wishing the remaining dogs quick adoptions and continued support for the team! 
UPCOMING JANUARY MUSIC EVENTS
Wednesdays at the Boathouse: Open Mic Hosted by Rory Hancock 8 – 11 pm
Mondays at La Kiva: “For the Sake of a Song” – Acoustic Swap Meet of Songs and Stories hosted by Randy De La Fuente 8:30 – 10:30 pm
1/22 Thursday:
Moses Martinez – Starlight
Colt Wayne Keeney – Boathouse
1/23 Friday:
Laird & Friends – Starlight
We All Sh*t – Boathouse
1/24 Saturday:
Tim Grimm & Sergio Webb – Starlight
Will Dupuy and Neil Trammell – Boathouse
1/25 Sunday:
Kate Pierson – Boathouse
1/26 Monday:
The Whitmores – Starlight
1/27 Tuesday:
Open Mic Comedy 10pm – Starlight
1/29 Thursday:
Moses Martinez – Starlight
Colt Wayne Keeney – Boathouse
1/30 Friday:
Samantha Lynn – Starlight
Nani Byrd – Boathouse
1/31 Saturday:
Miles Adams – Starlight
Moses Martinez – Boathouse
Music at the Bad Rabbit Restaurant at Terlingua Ranch
CHarlie and Judy, Saturday January 24, 5 pm to 7 pm
Charlie on accordion and Judy on guitar play old country songs, some originals, and a sprinkling of yodeling. Full dinner menu, come for dinner, maybe do a little dancing.
LEGION LUNCHEON SUNDAY FUNDAY!
Noon Sunday, January 25 at the Temple of the Bird
Scheduled musicians and open mic fundraiser for the local Last Outpost #653 (Terlingua) Legion. Featuring Butch and Rory Hancock, Kate Pierson, Jim Keavney, Andy Armendariz, and the infamous Roger Moon.
Bring items for our live auction
WEST TEXAS REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF
January 23rd - 25th at the High Sierra
Calling all chili-heads, show participants, vendors and judges-
The time is almost here! YAY! Please come by the High Sierra to sign up to judge, or send a message to us and specify the date you want to judge! Don’t forget we have The Great Steak-Off on Sunday! And yes, you can judge that too! Limited number of judges so sign up quick!
If you want to cook in the Steak-Off, we need to know ahead of time so
you can reserve a steak! Again, stop by HS to sign up or message us!
Vendors…Same thing!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
2026 WORDOFF
The 2026 WORDOFF will take place at the Cinnabar Theater on Groundhog Day, that's the 2nd of February. Sign-up at 6 Words at 7
The WORDOFF is Terlingua's annual spoken word event. Prose, poetry and tall tales are all encouraged, original material only please. You have 5 minutes to share your work with a 5 minute cutoff that will be loosely applied by the MC's. We are proud to provide a safe space for folks to get up on stage and share your original works. Happy, sad, topical, universal, we want it all.
We will spend a little time at the beginning of the evening remembering our dear friend and original wordoffer, Tom Gaffaney.
You can write about anything you want, but if you need inspiration, this year the theme is OLD FRIENDS.
IMPORTANT 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION
FEBRUARY 2nd is the last day you can register to vote if you plan on voting in
the March 3 Primary Election. Make sure your voter registration is up to date
at VoteTexas.gov and avoid delays at the polls on Election Day.
FEBRUARY 20th is the last day to apply for an Absentee Ballot by Mail.
EARLY VOTING FEBRUARY 17-27th
For ALL Brewster County Precincts:
Judge Val Clark Beard Complex
203 North 7 th Street, Alpine
Poll hours:
Tuesday February 17-Friday February 20 th 8am-5pm
Saturday February 21 st 7am-7pm
Sunday February 22 nd 12-6pm
Monday February 23- Friday February 27 th 7am-7pm
Election Day Tuesday March 3
All poll locations open 7am-7pm
Remember you must vote in your precinct on Election Day!
PRECINCT 1 Assembly of God Fellowship Hall
118 North Hwy 118, Alpine
PRECINCT 2 Judge Val Clark Beard Complex
203 North 7 th Street, Alpine
PRECINCT 3 Marathon Community Center
2nd and Ave E, Marathon
PRECINCT 4 Alpine Civic Center
801 W. Holland, Alpine
PRECINCT 5 Panther Junction Visitor Center Community Room
Big Bend National Park
PRECINCTS 6,7 JW "Red” Pattillo Community Center
201 Rex Ivey Rd, Study Butte
PRECINCT 8 Alpine Food Pantry
933 E Gallego Ave, Alpine
BREWSTER COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION
Upcoming Voter Registration Events – Jan 16th to Jan 23rd
Tri-County Voter Promoters will be helping voters check their registration or get registered!
Marfa Post Office, 100 Highland St, Marfa, TX 79843
11 am – 2 pm: Friday, January 23
Terlingua
Terlingua Post Office, 53600 TX-118, Terlingua, TX 79852
11 am – 4 pm: Tuesday, Jan 20
Interested in volunteering for future registration assistance events? For more information on the Tri-County Voter Promoters and how to help, please contact Roy Morey
at (432) 426-0122, or email him at remorey@bigbend.net.
TERLINGUA PET CLINIC FUNDRAISER—Save the Date!
Sunday February 22, 6-9 pm at Venga
Brisket, Taters and Tunes! Adoptable pets on site!
BIG BEND EPISCOPAL MISSION & OTRA VEZ THRIFT SHOP JANUARY DATES
Church Services:
Sts. Mary & Joseph's Chapel-Lajitas: Holy Eucharist Service with Father Mike Wallens on January 24th, Saturday, at 5pm
Bible Study @ the Otra Vez Thrift Shop with Father Mike: Last Wednesday of the Month, 1/31 starting at 5pm. All are welcome.
Otra Vez Thrift Shop: NEW HOURS ADDED! Wednesday Mornings in January: 10am-2pm. Continued Evening Hour Open: Wednesdays: 5:30pm-6:30pm: 1/14 and 1/21
SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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 and portable free ‘porch’, even consult with Dr. Gigabyte if you have a computer problem.
Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, sour dough bread, all natural lip balms and skin care products, all natural essential oil fragrances, beard oil and massage oils, 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.
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 welcome new vendors. To make it easy for new vendors to try our market and to show our appreciation to our regular vendors, we waive set-up fees on the first Saturday of the month, offering free set-up on that day.
For more information, text or call 432.213.1863 or pop in at 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 LOCAL CLOTHING SWAP
Refresh your wardrobe sustainably! Trade what you don’t wear for something you’ll love. Open to all ages, sizes, and genders.
When: Feb 8th, 10 AM – 5 PM
Where: Red Pattillo Community Center (Behind the Post Office)
How: Drop off clean, quality clothes at Big Bend Public Library (Thursdays and Saturdays BEFORE February 8th) to earn tokens. Use tokens to "shop" at the event!
CLOTHING MENDING FUNDRAISER
Have you lost a button on your favorite shirt, have you torn a hole in your favorite jeans? Bring them to our clothing swap event on February 8th at the Red Pattillo building between 10 AM and 5 PM! We will be mending clothes on site in exchange for small donations to some of our local non-profit projects! More details coming soon!
For more information, or if you'd like to volunteer, please message us @BigBendPublicLibrary (Facebook and Instagram), or email us at bigbendpubliclibrary@gmail.com
THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY
>Hours: Thursday January 22nd 2pm-5pm at Canyon View Community Park(next to the school)
Saturday January 24th 10am-3pm at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town
>FREE Spanish Classes: Introduction to Conversational Spanish class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at the library trailer in the Ghost Town. All beginners are encouraged to join us, don't be shy, we'll meet you at whatever level you're at! Please bring your own chair and a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.
>Story Hour: Thursday January 22nd at 4:00 pm at the Mobile Library at Canyon View Park. Parents and children are invited to join Texas teacher Alison Weiss for a read-aloud story time, including stories in both Spanish and English! Free milk and fresh homemade cookies for kids who come!
>Looking for Drivers: We are looking for truck owners interested in helping move the library trailer on Saturdays and for special events. If you're interested please reach out to bigbendpubliclibrary@gmail.com for more information.
>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. Dr. Gigabyte is also on hand to help with general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend.
DISCOUNTED MASSAGE THERAPY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
Back in the Saddle with Massage Therapy February 1 - May 1, 2026. Winter/Spring Locals Pop Up Shops tba next week. Schedule by Text (731) 699-0509 or Fb/Ig Messenger. Kate Healy, LMT - Tx Lic #135433 www.magicmesamassage.com
Plus, Donation-based All Levels Yoga Classes coming soon to Study Butte. Stay Tuned!
BRAVO HEALTH TERLINGUA PRIMARY AND URGENT CARE
199 Rex Ivey Road Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 300 5175
Our Services:
· Preventative Care
· Acute Care
· Routine Physical Exams
· Chronic Disease Management
· Medication Management
· Mental Health Services
· Pediatric Care
· Geriatric Care
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.
BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL
From Janet Moeller:
We've started off this new year with a "Way Out West" show featuring our local critters. What a great show! If you haven't seen it, make sure you come by the Gallery.
Our next show is:
"Taking up Space: Women's Connection Stories"
The show runs from February 26 to March 31, coinciding with Women's History Month.
Take in Dates: February 22-24
Reception: Friday, February 27, 5 to 7pm
If you have any questions, please direct them to our curator, Mariah, at residuethoughtclay@yahoo.com
I can also direct your questions/comments to her.
Call for Art, Poster and Prospectus are available from Janet or Mariah. We will also have copies at the Gallery.
ECO-LOGIC LANDSCAPE
If you own land or a rental in the Terlingua area, now is the moment to get ahead of erosion, water loss, and high maintenance costs. Eco-Logic specializes in desert-adapted, low-water landscape design and land improvement built specifically for Big Bend conditions—harsh sun, wind, flash flooding, and fragile soils. We help property owners create resilient, beautiful, and functional land that protects long-term value, improves guest experience, and works with the desert instead of fighting it. Our schedule fills quickly due to seasonal constraints, so if you’ve been thinking about improving your land “someday,” this is the window to act. Book a consultation now and invest once—in solutions that last for decades. ecologiclandscape.com
MILKY WAY TREATS ice cream trailer will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4-9pm! We’ll have our creamy chocolate and vanilla soft serve, along with lots of homemade ice cream pints. Come hang out, listen to Boathouse music and eat dinner at Dead Hungry! Gracias, Terlingua!
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Street tacos, steaks and big side dishes all from authentic Mexican recipes. Come in and enjoy our food and great setting. BYOB. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window.
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS Seven days a week for home cooked breakfasts, lunches and the best coffee in the area. Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.
TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation
ALSO NOW AVAILABLE:
Food Grade 275 gallon totes - $275/each
Food Grade 55 gallon barrels with removable lids & ports - $85/each
Steel 55 gallon drums with no lids - $50/each
Shop Local!
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
FLEA’S MARKET will be open Wednesday January 21st from 10 AM till whenever!! All vendors welcome for free so come and set up!! It’s at the Terlingua Bottle House Gallery at 2727 Terlingua Ranch Road. Art, New and Used Items and more!!!!
Send your MOON news and submissions by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON.
Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com.
Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! (We like it easy.) We’re on the web theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com
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