Terlingua Moon - June 29, 2026 - Vol. 37, No. 26

 TERLINGUA MOON
June 29, 2026            
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!

"I have no patience for people who can watch the world burn and never wonder: How do I become rain?" - John Roedel, poet.

"If we actually sat down and listened to each other and loved our enemies: That, I think, is the way out of all this." - James Talarico, U.S. Senate candidate from Texas

NO WALL ACTION - YOU ARE NEEDED
 As noted last week, KEEP BIG BEND WILD has sent in our comments to CBD with specific, point-by-point suggestions for them to exercise restraint and follow CBD Commissioner Scott’s stated commitment of  “responsible stewardship of the land and [to] minimize harm to the greatest extent practicable “ in Big Bend National Park.  We’ve posted a Call to Action which makes it easy for others to make similar points – it’s essential we flood them with as many comments with specific, practical suggestions for how they can modify their proposal – as irrational as that proposal is.  
 
There’s still time to send in your comments.  Do it.  Please.  We don’t know if they will take them seriously.  But we do know that if we don’t overwhelm them with comments, they’ll be able to say that their destructive plans did not raise any significant objections. Comments are due 7/13/26. 
 
Send your comments by email to BigBendComments@cbp.dhs.gov.  Please bcc your comments to : info@keepbigbendwild.org
 
While you’re on that roll, please add your name (if you have not already done so) to the Keep Big Bend Wild supporter list at keepbigbendwild.org/become-a-supporter. Thanks!
 
Here are the key points we encourage you to make in your comments – there’s more detail at the Call to Action link above.

    Data show that the border adjoining the national park is not an area of high illegal entry. There’s no emergency requiring immediate action.  Slow down, analyze the comments, modify your plans. 
    Honor CBP Commissioner Scott’s commitments to minimize unnecessary impacts to Big Bend National Park, eliminating all plans that are an any way inconsistent with his commitments.  
    Eliminate vehicle barriers east and west of Mariscal Canyon as there is no vehicle access in Mexico across the Rio Grande at these locations.
    Restrict proposed vehicle barriers near Lajitas and downstream of Boquillas Canyon to lands outside the national park, and they will accomplish the same purpose without impacting NPS lands and resources.
    Rather than build any new patrol roads in the park, upgrade the existing unpaved River Road to the standard agreed to by the NPS and USBP years ago.
    Do not pave any existing or new roads in the park. 
    Delete the section of new road north of Mesa de Anguila.
    Do not build a road across Mariscal Mountain or any other place in the park that would require blasting or construction of switchbacks.
    Do not locate any new patrol roads within any existing NPS visitor or administrative facilities, 
    Reconsider the proposed hardwired sensor configuration requiring communications and power cables, and improve or enhance the existing sensor network with updated wireless technology and solar/battery power.
    In lieu of fixed, hardwired sensors, deploy advanced aerial surveillance systems, including high altitude drones that cannot be detected by casual observers on the ground.
    Keep any laydown or staging areas to existing paved sites in the park or, preferably, use areas outside park boundaries. 
    Do not build a construction camp or house workers anywhere inside Big Bend National Park.
    Truck in all water needed for construction activities from water-abundant areas outside of Brewster County rather than overtax the park and county’s existing wells and delivery systems. 
    Do not install lights on any new infrastructure in the national park.

Thank you for exercising your rights as citizens to petition your government.  Learn more at keepbigbendwild.org/border-issues/.  Check out our new Facebook page. 
 
KBBW is a strategic partner in the No Big Bend Wall Coalition.  
#keepbigbendwild

Bob Krumenaker
Chair, Keep Big Bend Wild
bob.krumenaker@keepbigbendwild.org
www.keepbigbendwild.org
#keepbigbendwild

RALLY THIS SATURDAY AT 7:30 A.M.
Join us on July 4th, 2026 as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Nation’s Independence! Family Friendly! Let’s Rally!
Where: at the ‘Y’ in Study Butte . Hwy 118 @ 170
When: 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.*
Free breakfast tacos while they last!
No Taxation without Representation. This not how our taxpayer dollars are to be spent.
U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Three months later, Gov. Greg Abbott, who has the sole power to schedule a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term, refuses to do so OR signal when that may happen. In the meantime, we have ZERO representation to advocate for us in Congress and are now faced with both the very real threat of a Border Wall and Barriers as well as the New World Screwworm, the majority of cases being in the 23rd District.
*Folks interested in going to the park after the rally to visit with tourists, check in at the rally OR email defendersoftheriogrande@proton.me
No Man Camps. No Eminent Domain. No Lights. No Wire. No Wall!

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION ON 250TH AMERICAN CENTENNIAL
July 4th Parade - 5:30 p.m., line up at Cottonwood. Parade starts around 6:00 p.m., route is to the South Brewster Co Emergency Response Center. Terlingua Fire and EMS serving hot dog dinner. Music, food, and fun!! Come on out. All proceeds to benefit Terlingua Fire and EMS.

BOATHOUSE FOURTH OF JULY
Music with Butch Hancock, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC OF TERLINGUA RANCH
Join your friends and neighbors at the next monthly potluck on Thursday, July 2nd, 6:00 p.m., at the Bunkhouse on the ranch.  The ranch will provide iced tea, water, paper plates and cutlery.  Please bring a dish to share.  For more information, please call Amy at 432.294.1530.

LA KIVA UPDATE!
We will be open through the 4th of July then we’re going on vacation. Normal schedule will resume on 7/27.
In the meantime there’s some new summer cocktails y’all can come try, we promise they’re fun and super refreshing!
Hard Arnold Palmer with peach infused bourbon
Luxardo cherry limeade
Burro (spicy Sotol mule)
And of course the kiwi lemongrass boba-rita with bursting boba balls
Come see us before the break!

BON APPETIT - WE’RE TAKING A LITTLE BREAK
 First and foremost, we’d like to thank this beautiful community for selling us out almost every day since we launched, that’s FOUR STRAIGHT MONTHS!!! We never imagined we’d get this reaction, and we are SO grateful. 

We have decided to take a break for the month of July to catch up on all the not so exciting parts of starting a small business.

We will also be taking this time to work on new menu items, new concepts, and sourcing the most healthy products we can find. Please drop a comment on what you’ve enjoyed or what you want to see more of, so we can make it happen. We would also love to hear where you think we can improve, maybe send those in a private message though hehe. 

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 p.m. on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office. 

COMMUNITY MARKET THIS SATURDAY AT 10:00 A.M.
Well, we seem to have blown right through June already or maybe we sweatily slid through. Either way, the first Saturday of July is already upon us, the 4th of July (!), which means free vendor set-up at the Saturday Community Market, open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located in the Ghost Town, down in the Community Garden, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, sour dough bread, jelly, pickles, all natural lip balms and skin care products, all natural essential oil fragrances, beard oil and massage oils, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, 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.

LITTLE BURRO COUNTRY STORE
Your local stop in the heart of West Texas. We’d love to see you swing by!
Store Hours
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mondays–Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 Whether you’re grabbing essentials, saying hi to Veru the store cat, or just passing through Jackass Flats, we’re here to welcome you with that small-town charm.
Come on by and see us!

TIVOS PLACE RESTAURANT
Sorry for the unexpected mid-week notice. Tivo's Place Restaurant will be closed for the summer as of today, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Thank you so much for your support.
Enjoy your Summer
7th Day Tivo's Hotel will be open for bookings.
432-556-1656

TERLINGUA TRASH PICKUP
weekly trash pickup for residential and business.
64 gallon can - $49.99 per month.
96 gallon can - $59.99 per month. 
We do JUNK REMOVAL too: contact for free estimate!
All the details and pricing on the website: www.terlinguatrash.com.
Have a great day! -Jimmy (432) 201 -5638.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Open through the holiday weekend with authentic Mexican food and more in the Ghost Town.   Serving  Mexican recipes from street tacos to steaks and huge side dishes. Great food, great setting.  BYOB. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. Closing for the summer after this weekend.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Happy 4th!  We open at  7:30 a.m., seven days a week for home cooked breakfasts, lunches and the best coffee in the area. Smoothies and iced drinks.  Located in the Ghost Town, great seating with fantastic views, strong wifi, and newspapers.  432 371 3044 for to go orders.  

SPECIAL MEETING - BREWSTER COUNTY CC
At this link, you will find the agenda for the Brewster County Special Commissioners Court Meeting on June 30, 2026. https://www.brewstercounty.gov/upload/page/0075/063026%20Brewster%20County%20Special%20Commissioners%20Court%20Meeting%20Agenda%20%20June%2030%202026.pdf

SAVE THE DATE, FOLKS!
Jackass Flats is saddlin’ up for the 8th Annual Dutch Oven Cookoff & Team Roping — and the desert’s already whisperin’ about it.
Come November 13–15, we’ll be gatherin’ in Terlingua for cast-iron cookin’, good horses, and the kind of company that feels like home.
Dust off those Dutch ovens, brush down your ponies, and get ready — more details are ridin’ your way soon.
It’s fixin’ to be a weekend of hearty food, hard work, and honest fun under those wide-open West Texas skies.
Mark your calendars — the desert don’t wait.