Terlingua Moon
Volume 37, No. 15
April 14, 2026 by FreeBird
“Real change, enduring
change, happens one step at a time." . . . "Fight for the things that
you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." ‑‑ Ruth
Bader Ginsburg
BREWSTER COUNTY
REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING ‑‑ April 14, 2026, at 9:30 AM, Brewster
County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom, 201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas 79830. Agenda is attached.
BIG BEND CRISIS CENTER ‑‑ Hello Terlingua, Just put the order in for the April food distribution. We are looking at Thursday April 16th for the truck to come in around 11 AM. Shout out to all of our volunteers. Distribution will be on Friday the 17th. Please bring your cards. It will be fun!
NO WALL 79852 UPDATE
ACTION ITEM:
Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 AM
Jeff Davis County Courthouse, Fort Davis, TX
· Jeff Davis County Commissioners will consider authorizing Border Wall access upgrades to Chispa Road AGAIN. Public comments will be accepted.
· Accepting this "gift" from Barnard Construction was on last week's agenda and is back on the agenda again. We must keep the pressure on local elected officials to follow the will of the people.
· Arrive early enough to fill out the public participation form or print one out here. https://www.jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov/upload/page/6560/docs/Public%20Participation%20Form.pdf
· or email comments: Judge Evans countyjudge@jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov.
EVERY SATURDAY in
APRIL ‑‑ No Wall. No Wire. No Way!
Rally to protect our river, protect our water, protect
our economy, and protect our neighbors.
8:00-10:00 AM at the Y.
Follow us on Facebook: No Wall 79852
KEEP BIG BEND WILD!
‑‑ Keep Big Bend Wild commends everyone in the area that participated in the
rallies last week, both in Santa Elena Canyon and at the State Capitol. The momentum is definitely moving in a good
direction, but it’s important to keep the pressure on.
We’ve been guests on a lot of podcasts about the wall issue
– not just what its impact would be, but media are fascinated by the bipartisan
coalition against the wall.
Two new podcasts are posted this week. The first, an episode of the “Safe Travels” pod, can be found on
Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-bend-national-park-the-border-wall-debate-with/id1738784164?i=1000760655392,
or wherever you listen to pods. It’s
also posted on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO3d8_To7Tg.
The second pod is an episode of “Our Public Lands” and will be posted Tuesday. The general link on Apple is https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-public-lands/id1752585783,
but you can also find it wherever you listen to pods.
Our talking points and “what you can do” handout is posted
on the KBBW website here (https://keepbigbendwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KBBW-Wall-Handout-2026-Mar-4.pdf).
Download it, share it, post it, whatever is useful! Look for an updated version in the next few
days. (Really, this time!)
Please learn more at keepbigbendwild.org,
and consider supporting Keep Big Bend Wild.
There's no more important time.
Donations are welcome (we're financially sponsored by the El Paso
Community Foundation, a 501c3), but we need you to allow us to list you as a
supporter even more. Local business
supporters are especially appreciated.
See who's already supporting KBBW at https://keepbigbendwild.org/our-supporters/,
although we’re having trouble keeping up the fast-growing list up-to-date. If you want to help further, reach out at info@keepbigbendwild.org.
Bob Krumenaker
BBNP Superintendent, 2018-2023
Chair, Keep Big Bend Wild
MUSIC LISTING ‑‑ Butch Hancock- Starlight, Wed, 4/15, 6-9 PM.
ROBOTICS FUNDRAISER – Terlingua’s own robotics team 11720 would like to invite everyone to our fundraiser and open house. Saturday April 18th from 11AM - 2 PM. We will be selling brisket and pulled pork plates, with sides and a drink for $20. The students will demonstrate our robot we took to state this year. Please join us at the school's robotics lab!
POATRI ‑‑ Property
Owners Terlingua Ranch (POATRI) Quarterly Board Meeting Weekend
· Events are open to ALL Property Owners, and participation is highly encouraged!
· Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM: Board of Directors' Quarterly Workshop, located in the Bunkhouse under the Bad Rabbit Café.
· Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM: Board of Director's Quarterly Meeting, located in the Bunkhouse under the Bad Rabbit Café.
All Zoom information will be posted on POATRI.ORG, under the "News" tab. Or you can follow the link here and click into the April 2026 Agenda.
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.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES ‑‑ New positions are opening for employment opportunities
inside Big Bend National Park due to the Chisos Basin Lodge project
cancellation!
We are currently seeking candidates who might be interested
in food and beverage, housekeeping, retail and front desk areas. Folks can
reach out to our HR team if they have questions 432-371-3382!
All open roles are listed below at careers.aramark.com.
VISIT OUR 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 up-cycled,
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 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.
PAISANO POST FROM
TERLINGUA SCHOOL
27 high school students competed at the District 9-1A
competition in Fort Davis with the following schools: Fort Davis, Balmorhea, Sierra Blanca,
Valentine, Dell City, and Marfa. 15
students are advancing to Regionals.
Computer Science: District Champs: 2nd Sethany, 4th Tim, Anthony 6th, Hank 7th;
Copy Editing: 2nd Edwin, 6th Brayan L.;
Current Issues & Events: 3rd Baily,
6th Anthony; Editorial Writing: 1st
Anna, 5th Nereida; Headline Writing: 3rd
Bailey, 4th Joselyn; Mathematics: 3rd
Melody; News Writing: 5th Nereida;
Number Sense: District Champs: 1st Melody, 2nd Kendyl, 13th Hank, 19th
Desiree; Ready Writing: 5th Joselyn;
Science(Physics): 3rd Anthony; Social
Studies: District Champs: 2nd Kendyl, 4th Isis, 10th Jose, 11th Luke;
Spelling: District Runners-Up: 2nd Joselyn, 11th David, tied-12th Luke, and
tied-12th Michelle. Journalism
Runners-Up-Terlingua.
Little Dribblers game at 5 PM on April 16th. Free Admission and a concession stand will be
available.
Come out and support your Purobots-Team #11720 at the Annual
Fundraiser: April 18th from 11 AM-2 PM
behind the high school hosted by the Robotics team and Mr. Anthenat. There will be robot demonstrations, an open
house, and BBQ plates, as well as a pulled pork competition between Mr. Reed,
Mr. Anthenat, and Student Anthony Pattillo.
BIG BEND EPISCOPAL
MISSION & OTRA VEZ THRIFT SHOP ‑‑ Saturday church services at 5 PM
continue during April and May at the Lajitas Chapel with Father Mike Wallens. All are welcome.
Otra Vez hours continue with the Evening Hour open on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. Bonus Saturday hours, April 18th, 9 AM-12PM. The shop will have its Dollar Bag Sales during May. Thank you for your support.
TERLINGUA TRASH
PICKUP ‑‑ weekly trash pickup for residential and business.
GRAND OPENING SALE ENDS ON APRIL 30TH, 2026.
64-gallon can - $49.99 per month.
96-gallon can - $59.99 per month.
All the details on our website: terlinguatrash.com.
I had a typo on my phone number in previous posts, sorry!
This is the correct number now.
Have a great day! -Jimmy (432) 201 -5638.
LOCALS DISCOUNTED
MASSAGE THERAPY
Mondays - Temple of the Bird
Last Day of
Season 4/27
Tuesdays - JAF Arena Lounge
Last Day of
Season 4/28
Text
731-699-0509
Kate Healy, Tx
Lic 135433
Travel Massage
avail thru 5/3
Let's get you in!
MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑
Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday morning, 10 AM till
noon. We’ll have fresh homemade cinnamon
rolls, kolaches and more! The ice cream
trailer will also be open this weekend, Saturday through Monday, 4 to 9 PM. We’ll have our creamy dreamy, vanilla, and
chocolate soft serve along with fabulous pints of homemade ice cream to go! Gracias,
Terlingua!
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ The Ghost Town's best. Serving authentic Mexican recipes from street tacos to steaks and huge side dishes. Come in and enjoy our food in a great setting. BYOB. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 PM until 9 PM. 432 371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.
ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Open 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 AM.
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)
NEED A MEDICARE
SUPPLEMENT?
Veteran Independent Insurance Agent, Michelle Chiles, is
coming out of retirement and ready to help.
Call or email for information and quotes:
806-781-4723 – cell
EARTHRISE, December 24, 1968
"When I looked up and saw the Earth coming up on this very stark, beat-up Moon horizon, I was immediately almost overcome with the thought, 'Here we came all this way to the Moon, and yet the most significant thing we're seeing is our own home planet, the Earth." ‑‑ Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
EARTHSET, April 6,
2026
"[E]very single person that you know is sustained and inside of that green line of the earth's atmosphere.” – Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Artemis II 2026.
Photo credit: NASA
Earth Day is April 22, 2026
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