Terlingua
Moon🌙
Volume 37,
No. 2 January 13, 2026
by Blue Grama
“Oh, God of Dust and
Rainbows,
Help us to see
That without the dust the rainbow
Would not be.”
― Langston Hughes
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***BOIL WATER NOTICE***
From Commissioner Sara Allen Colando:
For Study Butte Water Supply Corporation
1-12-2026
Due to a repair of a leak on the main 6” line resulting in loss of water and pressure to some members, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Study Butte Water Supply Corporation, #0220035, to notify customers ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SERVICE AREA BEGINNING WITH DESERT SPORTS AND THE OLD TERLINGUA STORE TO BEE MOUNTAIN AND TO THE END OF THE SERVICE AREA TOWARDS THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these instructions.
To ensure destruction of a harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption.
THE
NIGHT SKY THIS MONTH
🌑 1/18
New Moon at 1:30 PM
🌓 1/25
First Quarter
🌕 2/1
Full Snow Moon rise at 4:09 PM
January’s skies offer some of the most spectacular stellar cartography of
all, with brilliant Orion, Taurus, Canis Major/Big Dipper, and others sparkling
through much of the night. Fomalhaut, the lonely Autumn Star, disappears in the
southwest near month’s end.
Orion Nebula: On 1/14 the Orion Nebula is in
the southeast at nightfall, to the lower right of Orion's Belt. It looks like a
big, faint star. Instead of a single star, though, it's a giant complex of gas
and dust that has given birth to thousands of stars.
Quadrantids Meteor Shower: Peaked on 1/4 with 25 meteors an hour,
tapering off toward the end of the month. Best seen facing north in predawn
hours.
Spring Equinox: 3/20
Information
from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Stardate.org, and McDonald Observatory.
Protect our dark skies! Turn out the
lights at night, use warm colored, downfacing or shielded lights.
BIG BEND CRISIS CENTER
Hello Terlingua, looks like our food distribution will be next week. Ordered
this week and just waiting on confirmation. Truck is expected to arrive
Thursday the 15th and distribution will be Friday the 16th. Shout out to
all the volunteers. This should be fun. We appreciate all you do!
PAISANO POST FROM THE SCHOOL
2 Home games this week. Free Admission.
Tuesday, 1/13, 6pm starting with the Girls against Marfa and the Boys will
follow.
Friday, 1/16, 6pm against Dell City
Tuesday: Basketball Team photos will take place.
Friday: Team #11720 The Purobots will travel after the
basketball games to El Paso for their final Practice Meet of the season. They
will compete at the Loretto Academy and are currently in 1st place in the El
Paso League. The Championship Meet will be held January 31st at UT-El Paso.
Go Purobots!
MILKY WAY TREATS
Ice cream will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4-9pm!! We will
have our creamy vanilla soft serve and dairy-free lemon! Check out our homemade
pints of ice cream as well and our creative and yummy sundaes. Our winter break
is over for the ice cream trailer, but the pastry cart will reopen February
7. Gracias, Terlingua!
BIG
BEND NATIONAL PARK CRITICAL WATER SHORTAGE
On December 23, 2025, the water pumps at Oak
Spring failed completely. These pumps supply water to the Chisos Basin
developed area from Oak Spring, the only water source for the Chisos Basin.
The park immediately enacted Stage 2 water restrictions to conserve the
water stored in the Chisos Basin water tanks. The back-up water pump was
previously out of the park for repair and is not available. The park is
urgently trying to expedite repair of the pumps, and there is no current timeline
for when that repair will occur (but it is expected to take several weeks, at
best). For more information and to read the entire press release,
visit https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news.
BREWSTER COUNTY REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
Click the link below to find the agenda for the Brewster County Regular
Commissioners Court Meeting on January 13, 2026.
Regular Commissioners Court Meeting January 13, 2026 AMENDED
ARAMARK IS HIRING IN STUDY BUTTE AND IN BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK
New positions are opening for employment opportunities inside Big Bend
National Park! Casa Grande Hospitality is adding two brand new food trailers
to the park’s dining options. We are currently seeking candidates who might
be interested in year-round or seasonal employment in food and beverage
and in other areas.
Folks can reach out to our HR team if they have questions 432-371-3382!
All open
roles are listed below:
Aramark
Careers - Food Prep Worker - Big Bend National Park
Aramark
Careers - Seasonal Housekeeper-Big Bend National Park
Aramark
Careers - Retail Sales Worker-Seasonal Big Bend Station
We are
also currently seeking an Executive Chef to oversee both Big Bend Station in
Terlingua and Big Bend National Park concessions.
Aramark
Careers - Executive Chef - Big Bend National Park
We are
also currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee our operations in
Big Bend National Park.
Aramark
Careers - Maintenance Supervisor - Big Bend National Park
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
1/15 Thursday:
Moses Martinez – Starlight
Gary Gorence – Boathouse
1/16 Friday:
Gary Gorence – Starlight
Rachel Cole Duo – Boathouse
1/17 Saturday:
Miles Adams – Starlight
Marc Utter – Boathouse
1/18 Sunday:
David Walker – Boathouse
1/19 Monday:
Marc Utter – Starlight
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 Whitmore's – 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
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!
*Please see the flyer at the bottom of the Moon!*
BIG BEND COMMUNITY CHORALE CALL FOR SINGERS (or aspiring singers!)
This is a message from Dr. Andrew Alegria, Director of the Big Bend Community
Chorale (BBCC)
If you would like to join, please contact him at: andrew.alegria@sulross.edu
Hello Singers, I hope everybody had a
lovely Christmas and a happy new year. BBCC will begin rehearsals
in two weeks. It would be wonderful to have you all join us this semester.
Rehearsals
will begin on Monday, January 19 at 6 PM in FAB 200.
Fine Arts Building is located on the Sul Ross State University campus.
The performance is scheduled for the first weekend in May. The
location is still up in the air, but hopefully we'll have that location set
within a week or two.
It would be wonderful to have your voice back in the chorus. Let me know so
that I can have music ready for you.
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
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY IN TERLINGUA & ALPINE
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - Terlingua Fire & EMS
Thurs/Fri, Jan 15-16, 2026 - Alpine Public Library
Call 888-204-9214 to schedule! Limited slots available, so call today!!!
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives.
BRAVO HEALTH TERLINGUA PRIMARY AND URGENT CARE
199 Rex
Ivey Road Terlingua, TX 79852
(432)
300 5175
Our Services:
· 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
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)
THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY
>Hours: The library will be open on Thursday January 15th 2pm-5pm at
Canyon View Community Park next to the school, and Saturday January 17th
10am-3pm at the Community Gardens in the Ghost Town.
>Book
Scanning Day: “Many hands make light work.” - If you’ve been thinking about
getting involved and volunteering at the library then this is a great way to
get started. We would love for you to come hang out and help our collection
grow by learning how to add new books to our system! Thursday January 15th
2pm-5pm.
>FREE Spanish Classes: Don't miss our second Introduction to
Spanish class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at the library trailer
in the Ghost Town. We had such a wonderful turnout for our first session, and
we want to remind everyone that all beginners are welcome to join us this week
even if you couldn't make it to the first class! Please bring your own chair
and a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.
>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.
>Exchange Box: The new and improved free porch! Help us brainstorm a
name for this entity. Do we keep calling it the free porch? It's not exactly a
porch. If you can think of something catchy let us know at bigbendpubliclibrary@gmail.com
>Follow us: @BigBendPublicLibrary on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
We are
here for your great street tacos, steaks and big side dishes from
authentic Mexican recipes. All in a wonderful setting. We are
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
Open every day for home cooked breakfasts, lunches, the best coffee in the
area. Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views,
strong Wi-Fi, and newspapers. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at
7:30 a.m.
SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET IN THE GARDEN
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.
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.
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Thank you, Terlingua! 🌞
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