Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Terlingua Moon

VOL. 30 NO. 18                april 30, 2019                 BY MAEWESTERN

I believe all roads lead to the same place and that is wherever all roads lead to. -Willie Hugh Nelson

The Town Electrician
Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured  
432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

Recycle News & Updates
     As I’ve mentioned before recycling has become more difficult. So we are having to make a lot of changes. We will take the trailer to PJ on May 2 to unload it. Then we are moving the trailer to our new home. This will be behind the ballparks at the school. It’s gated and unfortunately we will keep it locked unless a volunteer is there to make sure what goes in is recyclable. This is because we are getting way too much trash, especially plastic. If we don’t get much better the park will shut us down from bringing anything.
     So now we only be able to accept clean cardboard, #1 and #2 plastic that is clean and rinsed. No caps or tops please. Aluminum cans are OK along with clean and rinsed tin cans. No other metal. And we can no longer accept paper, including paper board any longer as we have no outlet to take it. So only clean cardboard on the paper products.
     So again, after the next run we will be closed most of May while we get setup at the new location. We are trying to find more volunteers to be at the trailer on certain days and hours so we can make sure we only take what we can recycle. It is unfortunate but we have no alternative.
     Alpine has the Hal Flanders recycle facility on Cemetery Rd. that will take most products including glass at certain times. Also, at the landfill on the road to Marathon about a mile past the 67/90 intersection they will take cardboard. So if you have a lot of cardboard this is very easy. 
     Any questions please email krullro1966@gmail.com.

Canyon Brew at Far Flung Outdoor Center
It’s heating up around here! Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

Far Flung Outdoor Center    
Our 79852 shirts are almost gone! Plus we just added several new shirts to our t-shirt sale, drop by and see what’s new.
The Terlingua Bottoms Group
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

This Week at The Starlight
Join us any night of the week for dinner, drinks, music and more. We take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. There’s no place better to be than The Starlight on Cinco de Mayo and Plan now for Mother’s Day Brunch, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
This week’s music:
Monday 29th: Brandi Humberson
Tuesday 30th: The Goats of Clay Henry
MAYDAY! James Williams
Thursday, 2nd: Norman Baker
Friday, 3rd: Gary Gorence
Saturday, 4th: Utter & Haislip
Sunday, 5th: CINCO DE MAYO! Carlos Maxwell & Ted Arbogast
Monday, 6th: Laird Considine
Have a wonderful week!

Many Stones
Many Stones still has a lot of young hens of mixed breeds that will be laying soon. People asked me to hatch some again this year and they need to come buy them ASAP. Also have a few new guitars left starting at $100.00.

Tiny House For Sale 
Two-year-old 399 square ft Athens Park Model currently located on Ocotillo Mesa Road. Selling it with major furnishings and all appliances included for $60,000. The land is not included. Must be moved. It is built on a flatbed trailer. For more info, contact Denise at 217-415-7721or visit https://m.facebook.com/ groups/411729488873828?view=permalink&id=2300812523298839

Farmers’ Market is Back!
The Farmers’ Market is the coolest place to be this Spring! Please join us every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell local produce, fresh eggs, art, handicrafts, and baked goods! We’re also looking for musicians to play during the market. For more info, please call or text 432-244-7656.

Deb Taylor at Earth and Fire Gallery
Earth and Fire Gallery’s featured Guest Artist is Deb Taylor for the entire month of April. As a textile artist she has developed a natural method using local botanicals, sunshine (something we have plenty of), and mineral rich well water.  Her 3-day process produces results that represent the colors of our landscape here in the Chihuahuan Desert. Her body of work includes T-shirts for men and women, small handwoven wall hangings, Prayer Flags, and other “Objects of Curiosity.” Gallery Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m.seven days a week. Stop by and visit her and the other local resident artists with so many talents. Located in a little rock building in the Ghost Town.

Celebrate World Labyrinth Day
Saturday, May 4th is World Labyrinth Day.  Everyone is invited to visit and/or walk the Labyrinth at Easter Egg Valley. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s fulfilling. Open from dawn until dark. East of the Chisos Mining Company Motel just off 170. Mitakuye Oyasin. All Are Relations.

Dark Skies+Roundtable+Potluck+Live Music
Dark Skies, Roundtable Discussion, Potluck and Live Music, Oh MY! Saturday May 4. BBRSP Ranger Amber Harrison and BBNP Ranger Tracey Coe invite all to a friendly shin dig on dark sky practices and our role as Big Bend stewards in protecting our FREEGIN’ AMAZING internationally recognized Dark Sky Parks *and equally amazing surrounding areas* … Join the proactive conversation *and be a dark sky hero* !! SATURDAY MAY 4th 6:30-8 p.m. with live music by the lovely Sarah Burton and delicious food by India.  (Extra enthusiasm added by Moon editor!)  Brought to you by Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, hosted at the Goat Pens. FREE.  All are welcome.  Please bring a dish to share!  Cash Bar on site.  The Goat Pens are located on South County Rd., 1.5 miles north from FM 170, and on the east side! For more info, email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com 

Social Media Job Opening
Big Bend Chamber of Commerce received a portion of the Hotel and Occupancy Tax to promote local events and happenings in the Big Bend community via social media and website. The chamber’s goal is to be a helpful resource to travelers and locals who want to know what’s happening.  This is a paid position staring at $600 a month for a local in Big Bend.  ndividual will be responsible for generating content and posting to Instagram, Facebook, and our website weekly. Other responsibilities include attending chamber board meetings once a month and chairing the social media committee. For more information on the position and how to apply email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com. The next Chamber meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 2nd at the Chili Pepper.

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801 jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791  Licensed, bonded and insured   940.255.2723

Dig Terlingua
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259  Congratulations to the Willows Grand Opening!  We’ll be back to work on parking and we’ll also be doing some road base and gravel hauling this week.

Shot Time Liquors
Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, tobacco and lotto needs.  Come see lots of  new products and gift sets today!  Bourbon barrell aged red wines by Beringer Bros and Mondavi, Quiet Man irish whiskey, new canned cocktails, and Kinky Liquers just to name a few.  Local art is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us on FB!  Call, email, or stop by today! Special ordering in all departments available with notice. Check out our winners’ wall!  We had a $1500 payout on Powerball this week! Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852! 

Espresso ... y poco mas! 
Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.   Our breakfast and lunch menu offers all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.
We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there’s a special of the day.  Try our version of eggs Benedict and you’ll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
This week’s special is a migas plate.  Don’t miss it!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It’s a good place to meet new people, and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

Taqueria El Milagro
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!  
Eat in or take out!   We often add specials!
Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance Workshop
The Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance will hold a Workshop to discuss and propose changes to our Bylaws and the Policy & Procedures on Thursday, May 2nd at the South County Emergency Response Center. The workshop will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Ghost Town Charities, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and Terlingua Cares. All are welcome to attend this Workshop. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!  

Jeff Haislip says THANKS!
I would like to extend a very special Thank You to all involved in the Voices Fundraiser! Thanks High Sierra! Viva George Goss! Too many to mention those who donated and the very generous bidders! It was a great success! Let’s have a fun and safe Fiesta picnic style May 11!

This Week at La Kiva
Wednesday, May 1st - Tim Relleva hosting Open Mic
Thursday, May 2nd - Chet O’Keefe with his guitar
Friday, May 3rd - Tim Relleva with Rock ‘n Roll, with Karaoke with Clayton
Pizzas, Steaks and Burgers as usual with Fish ‘n Chips on Thursday and Friday.
We are looking for Kitchen and Bar Staff at all levels.

Pup of the Week - Chloe! 
Chloe is a super sweet, mellow pitbull mix that is ready to find her forever home. She is well behaved, house trained and walks perfectly on a leash. Chloe gets along great with dogs of all sizes and is respectful of the cats in her foster home. She loves attention and is looking for a keeper who will have lots of time for her. Chloe is spayed and fully vaccinated. For more information on this special gal, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com

Help Wanted
Full time or part time house keeper. Housing opportunities available for full time position. Come by for your application at Chisos Mining Co Motel.

THIS SATURDAY, MAY 4TH!! FIRST ANNUAL GREEN DESERT LIVING RANCH ROAD CLEANUP!! 9AM-9:15AM MEET UP.. BY 9:30AM WE WILL BE OUT STARTING OUR CLEAN UP!! AFTERWARD COME HANG OUT AND ENJOY AN APPRECIATION MEAL AT GREEN DESERT LIVING! 
Bring yourself, wear lightweight & bright colored clothing for easy visibility to vehicles that may be travelling on the Ranch Road! 
We will be providing the following: Water, Gatorade, 30 GALLON TRASH BAGS & (S, M, L & XL) Gloves!! We are gonna go until it gets too hot!! (So until about high noon.) After the cleanup head on back to GREEN DESERT LIVING for BBQ & hang out appreciation meal. All meats(brisket & chicken) will be provided BY US if anyone wants to bring sides to go with the meats that is totally optional and up to y'all.   May the 4th be with you as we help our beautiful Terlingua Ranch Road get some cleanup love that is so deserved.      FYI: KIDS WILL BE PRESENT!!!    Don't like seeing trash or debris on the Ranch Road?  Join us & come be apart of a great cause!PLEASE SHARE TO SPREAD THE WORD!

Earth and Fire Gallery is proud to welcome our new Guest Artists for the 
month of May:  Molly Dumas, Julie Braswell and AleKsandra Chapman.  Oh, 
the fun we'll have!

Get your MOON news and submissions in by Monday noon for that week’s MOON. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! (We like it easy.)




Tuesday, April 23, 2019

TERLINGUA MOON
April 23, 2019
                           Vol. 30 No. 17
Edited by Cactus Jane


“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon, is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring – it was peace.” 
—Milan Kundera

VOICES FROM BOTH SIDES!  The fundraiser for Voices is April 28, Sunday, at High Sierra.  George Goss is playing at 12:30.  Get your Voices From Both Sides T-shirts!  Auction at 2 p.m.  Terlingua jam to follow.

BOQUILLAS PORT OF ENTRY SUMMER HOURS.  OPEN 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday through Monday.  CLOSED Tues. through Thurs.  

THIS THURSDAY APRIL 25TH AT 10:30 AM the Big Bend Hospital District Program will be at the Family Crisis Center of Terlingua.  They will be offering Pharmacy Assistance focusing on both Asthma and Diabetes.  Also, at 11:00 a.m.Bob Estern will be giving a presentation on Don Bryant's Dome construction methods and everyone invited to attend!  *If you are diabetic or asthmatic, and have trouble paying for prescriptions, you may be eligible for low cost or free prescriptions. For more information, you can come to the Crisis Center in the Ghost town tomorrow beginning at 10:00 and speak with the folks from Big Bend Hospital District Program...or, if you can't make it then, Mike will have papers and can facilitate the application process. This is primarily aimed at folks who have no insurance, but even if you have insurance, you may be eligible, so you are encouraged to show up or contact them to see if you can get some help.
Es usted diabetico o sufre de asma ? Facilitamos programas de medicacion para clients con asma o diabetis. Les ayudamos a obtener medicamento a bajo o sin costo para usted. Estaremos ahi manana en Crisis Center de ghosttown a las 10:00 am.Tambien BBRHD estaremos asistiendo con programas para personas sin cobertura medica. Los esperamos manana !!!

THIS WEEK AT LA KIVA ðŸŽ¶
Tuesday, 23rd:  Comedy Open Mic with Kat
Wednesday, 24th:  Open Mic with Tim Relleva ðŸŽ¶
Thursday, 25th:  Chet O'Keefe with his guitar ðŸŽ¶
Friday, 26th:  Tim Relleva with Rock 'n Roll, then Karaoke with Clayton
Saturday, 27th:  Paul Splowl with his guitar, then Clayton with Karaoke
n followed by Karaoke with Clayton
*Every night* Barbecue, Burgers, Pizza & Steaks.  Thursday & Friday ~ wonderful Fish 'n Chips.

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT ðŸŽ¶
Monday: Sarah Burton
Tuesday: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday: Laird Considine
Thursday: The Whitmores
Friday: Brendan Flippo
Saturday: early show – Stephen Castillo, late show – The Memphis Strange with Doug Strahan
Monday, 29th: Brandi Humberson

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER.  It’s heating up around here!  Try a cold brew or your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!  Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.  The breakfast and lunch menu offers cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town, with fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there's a special of the day.  Try the eggs Benedict and you'll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh.  To-go picnics available, too!  Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It's a good place to meet new people and get tips for your visit.  7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.daily.  Start your day here!

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY’S featured Guest Artist is Deb Taylor for the entire month of April.  As a textile artist she has developed a natural method using local botanicals, sunshine (something we have plenty of), and mineral rich well water.  Her 3-day process produces results that represent the colors of our landscape here in the Chihuahuan Desert.  Her body of work includes T-shirts for men and women, small handwoven wall hangings, Prayer Flags, and other "Objects of Curiosity".  Gallery Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. seven days a week. Stop by and visit her and the other local resident artists with so many talents.  Located in a little rock building in the Ghost Town.

VISIT US IN ROOM 101 – Shot Time Liquors – open Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. for all your beer, booze, tobacco and lotto needs.  Come see all our new products and gift sets today!  Whitson’s hot condiments available now. Local art  is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.   Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852! 

THE TERLINGUA BOTTOMS GROUP OF AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

SATURDAY, MAY 4TH IS WORLD LABYRINTH DAY.  Everyone is invited to visit and/or walk the Labyrinth at Easter Egg Valley.  It’s free, it’s fun, it’s fulfilling.  Open from dawn until dark.  East of the Chisos Mining Company Motel just off 170. Mitakuye Oyasin. All Are Relations.

DARK SKIES + ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION + POTLUCK + LIVE MUSIC Saturday May 4.  BBRSP Ranger Amber Harrison and BBNP Ranger Tracey Coe invite all to a friendly shin dig on dark sky practices and our role as Big Bend stewards in protecting our FREEGIN’ AMAZING internationally recognized Dark Sky Parks *and equally amazing surrounding areas* … Join the proactive conversation *and be a dark sky hero* !!  SATURDAY MAY 4th 6:30-8 p.m. with live music by the lovely Sarah Burton and delicious food by India.  (Extra enthusiasm added by Moon editor!)  Brought to you by Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, hosted at the Goat Pens. FREE.  All are welcome.  Please bring a dish to share!  Cash Bar on site.  The Goat Pens are located on South County Rd., 1.5 miles north from FM 170, and on the east side! For more info, email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com.  

SOCIAL MEDIA JOB OPENING:  Big Bend Chamber of Commerce received a portion of the Hotel and Occupancy Tax to promote local events and happenings in the Big Bend community via social media and website.  The chamber’s goal is to be a helpful resource to travelers and locals who want to know what’s happening.  This is a paid position staring at $600 a month for a local in Big Bend.  Individual will be responsible for generating content and posting to Instagram, Facebook, and our website weekly.  Other responsibilities include attending chamber board meetings once a month and chairing the social media committee.  For more information on the position and how to apply email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com.  The next Chamber meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 2nd at the Chili Pepper.

APRIL 28 COMMUNITY TAIZE SERVICE focuses on living and dying into eternity.  Taize, an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation, will be held at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at St. James Episcopal Church located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine.  A soup, salad and bread supper will follow – free and open to all.  For more information, contact pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER just added several new shirts to the t-shirt sale.  Drop by and see what’s new.  79852 shirts are back!

MANY STONES has hens to sell.  Price going up soon like the cost of feed!

TOOL & EQUIPMENT SALE at Taylor Terlingua Rentals Friday & Saturday only, April 26th & 27th8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  One-half mile from FM 170 on S County Road at Cinco Circle.  Lots of tools and equipment to clear out.  

ONE EXTRA WYLIE WATER TANK 1,750 gallon Wylie water-catchment tank on hand.
Call 371-2506 if interested.  Leave a message if we miss your call. 

FLACK ELECTRICAL SERVICES.  Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791 Licensed, bonded and insured 940.255.2723

THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN, CHARLES TURVEY, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured.  Email or call thetownelectrician@bigbend.net (432) 424-3464.

ALL ENERGIES IS AN AUTHORIZED DEALER of Crown and Rolls Surrette batteries. offering a full line of competitively priced deep cycle batteries.  Call (432) 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information.

SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION – Your local, experienced, construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009.  We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right.  Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993.  jackinterlingua@yahoo.com or (214) 709-2771

TERLINGUA POO Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801 jeff@basecampterlingua.com or (512) 417-6115


DIG TERLINGUA
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.  Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.  Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046 (713) 907-5259

FAVOR TO ASK of the local managers of any kind of lodging: Please include a brief note concerning purple posts/signs and trespass laws in your info pack/page.

TRESPASS REMINDER: As part of the navigation right, one may use the bed and, to a limited degree, the banks of a navigable stream.  However, the use of the private property adjacent to a stream can be a criminal trespass.  MORE AT https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/water_issues/rivers/navigation/riddell/trespass.phtml 


THIS WEEK’S DOGGO. 
Pet of the week - Sister!  Sister is a goofy, active, happy dog who loves sticks, cuddling, treats, and soft surfaces.  She has wonderful house manners and is great with cats.  Sister is very active and makes a great jogging and hiking partner, but she loves her spot on the couch too.  Most of all, Sister loves other dogs!!  Sister’s goofy interior is concealed by a slightly nervous exterior.  She will require gentle keepers prepared to do a little work to earn her trust.  Her foster family believes that a dog friend is an essential component of her everyday comfort.  Respectful kids are a-ok!  Sister is spayed, vaccinated and being fostered in South County.  She weighs about 60 pounds and is about 18 months old.  Santa’s Little Helper, anyone? For more information, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019


TERLINGUA MOON
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!

April 16, 2019
“Love is like a tree: it grows by itself, roots itself deeply in our being and continues to flourish over a heart in ruin. The inexplicable fact is that the blinder it is, the more tenacious it is. It is never stronger than when it is completely unreasonable.”  - Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE MARFA PLATEAU, BIG BEND AREA AND
PRESIDIO VALLEY FOR HUMIDITY LESS THAN 15 PERCENT...WINDS OF 15 TO
30 MPH AND HIGH FIRE DANGER...
Critical weather and fuel conditions are expected Wednesday as west winds increase.
* AFFECTED AREA...Marfa Plateau, Big Bend area and Presidio Valley.
* WIND...West 15 to 30 mph.  * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* FIRE DANGER...High   IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely  spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Voices From Both Sides FUNdraiser
High Sierra will be hosting a fundraiser for Voices on the 28th - Musid from George Goss at 12:30 and fundraiser at 2. Anyone with something to donate can get with Mark Lewis. 

NEW LAUNDROMAT IN TOWN 
Study Butte RV Park has opened a laundromat.  The laundromat is open to everyone and located in the big turquoise building at the front of the park.  We added 2 more washers and dryers last week and now have 6 of each. We are open 8-8 with a last load start time of 6:30 p.m.  Wash and Fold service is available. 

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT SANTA INEZ IN THE TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN
Good Friday, April 19th at 5 p.m.   Easter Sunday, April 21st at 5 p.m.
Father Mike Wallens of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission will be officiating. All are welcome.

THE 9TH ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER'S BALL IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.  
Saturday, April 20th at La Kiva.  Doors open at 5 p.m.; $15. Craig Carter & the Spur of the Moment Band at 8 p.m.  Lots of great items being donated for the Firefighter's Ball coming up this Saturday, April 20th at La Kiva! We'll post more items each day. Additional sponsorships: Basecamp Terlingua Chisos Mountain Lodge Big Bend Resorts and Adventures Just a few of the many Silent Auction Items that have been donated below: The Gage Hotel - one nights stay Big Bend Resort and Adventures / Big Bend Stables - mini vacation package of 1 nights stay, dinner, and a sunset ride for two, Chisos Mountain lodge - 1 nights stay and dinner, Ricky Salazar - set of earrings. Thank-you to all who have contributed!
Thank you to the following businesses for their sponsorships:
Lajitas Resort
Rio Grande Electric
Ft. Davis State Bank
Big Bend Telephone

DARK SKIES ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AND POTLUCK
Community discussion lead by Amber Harrison and Tracey Coe on dark sky friendly practices and the responsibility our Big Bend Community has in protecting our internationally recognized Dark Sky Parks and surrounding areas. Come join the proactive conversation on the importance of protecting our dark nights. SATURDAY MAY 4. >From 6:30-8p.m. with live music by the lovely Sarah Burton. Gates Open 6 p.m. Pot Luck, Meet & Greet 6:30 p.m. Roundtable 7 p.m. This event is put together by the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, hosted at the Goat Pens. FREE. All are welcome.  Please bring a dish to pass. Cash Bar.  (The Goat Pens are located 1.5 in on South County road on the right.) email chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com for more info :)

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
It's going to be another wonderful week at The Starlight! Celebrate this glorious desert spring with us, including an extraordinary Easter Brunch (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)! The menu will be extra special and you can check it out later in the week on our website or social media (Instagram or Facebook). As always, we take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com
Monday, 4/15: The Whitmores
Tuesday, 4/16: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday, 4/17: Brandi Humberson
Thursday & Friday, 4/18 & 19: Bruce Salmon
Saturday, 4/20: The Swifts
Easter Sunday, 4/21 (Dinner):  Trio
Monday, 4/22: Sarah Burton

FULL PINK MOON POT LUCK !!!!
APRIL 19TH 7:00 P.m.
JACKASS FLATS 
TERRYMAR PAVILION 
BRING A DISH AND A CHAIR ENJOY THE EVENING .....OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE @ THIS TIME <3
This year, the Full Pink Moon reaches peak fullness at 7:12 A.M. (EDT) on Friday, April 19. For the best view, watch for the Moon on the night of the 18th, when it will be at near-peak fullness and shine bright in the sky.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! 
Plug into the Ghost Town and all it has to offer by starting your day with us.  Our breakfast and lunch menu offers the best cooking in Terlingua. We also have fresh croissants every day, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and a  large cooked-to-order menu all day.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!  
Eat in or take out! Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

POKER
There will be a Poker Tournament 20 April at the Legion. First round starts at 1 p.m. and second at 6 p.m.

ROBOTICS
Thank you to all who came out and supported the Big Bend High School robotics class fundraiser!  It was too windy to get the hot air balloon in the sky but the students enjoyed demonstrating their projects and the dunk tank was a splashing success. Thanks again - team #11720 the Purobots!

BIG BEND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETING AT REGIONAL ACADEMICS 
in San Angelo at Angelo State University were Current Issues Team: Grace Sullivan, Kendry Perez, Nick Jones, and Luke Agnew. Super proud that we have a team of seniors interested in what is going on in the world today. Jessica Maldonado earned the top score by a girl in Computer Science written competition. Others competing were: Taylor Ohl-Copy Editing, Emma Wright-News Writing, Zach Eby-Feature Writing and Editorial Writing, Luke Agnew-Feature, Grace Sullivan-Headline Writing, and Yadriana Villanueva-Science. You make us proud Paisanos!

FLEA MARKET 
SAT 20TH - TERRYMAR PAVILION !! On 118, 22 miles north of Study Butte
9:00 a.m. till ???? Come on out and do some tradin and visiting ....

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Join Texas State Parks Habitat Specialist Price Rumbelow for an informative talk about mountain lions in the Big Bend.  6-7 p.m., J.W. "Red" Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte.

HELP WANTED - TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY
 is looking for applicants for the following positions: Part-time cashiers,
general cleaning projects and processing incoming orders. Please stop by the Trading Company for an application.

THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN
Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured  thetownelectrician@bigbend.net  432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION
Your local, experienced,  construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009. We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right. Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993.  jackinterlingua@yahoo.com  or 214.709.2771

STRAWBALES FOR SALE
60 straw bales for sale. Price negotiable; <$3 each Must take all.  ASAP. Contact Dale at Jenssengallery@hotmail.com or 512-947-6289

MANY STONES
has pullets for sale $10.00 each. Come get them before the price goes up. Also have in stock a new book, Terlingua Old Farts, by Dick Frank, about the life of Howard Upchurch.

NO AL MURO (because bears)

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
It’s heating up around here!  Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
still has several shirts on sale to make room for new styles and restock old favorites.  79852 shirts are back!

LAST WEEKEND'S SOTOL FESTIVAL

ARTICLE ABOUT BOQUILLAS

RECOMMENDATION
I’d like to recognize and recommend Scott Wright. We hired Scott to replace a large porch on our Terlingua property. He gave us a fair price, told us he would order the materials Monday, have them by Wednesday and do the porch on Thursday.  We went back to Wimberley and came back the next Friday to a beautiful new porch. He never asked for money up front, ordered the material, had the porch done in a day and it looks great. We actually had to track him down to pay him.  We highly recommend Scott for any handy man/construction work in the area. Contact him through Bee Mountain Hardware. Madonna & Allan Kimball

TERLINGUA POO
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801  jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

FLACK ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured  940.255.2723

DIG TERLINGUA
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259 The backhoe remains out Blue Ridge Road in the Solitario and grading work continues at the Willows.

MILO AND MIA 
are brother and sister both looking for their forever homes! They are 8 months old and are Boxer, Parson Terrier and Jack Russell mixes. Given these breeds, Milo and Mia are playful, bright and fearless! They are available for adoption as a pair or as individual dogs. Upon adoption, they will be fully vaccinated and spayed/neutered. For a meet and greet or to find out more information, please contact the Marathon Animal Shelter at 432-386-4593 or send an email to mmwesttx@yahoo.com.  

Terlingua Ranch NON POTABLE WATER SALES UPDATE (4.17.19)
We will be selling NON-POTABLE WATER from the 3 Mile Road Well (the north well) starting tomorrow from 9am - 1pm.  You must come to the office and pay, then bring the receipt to the attendant at the 3 Mile Well.
Starting next week we will be selling water 5 days a week and will be closed Friday and Saturday.
Restrictions for now will be 500 gallons per Member Account per week.
Hours of Operations
Thursday        April 18th  9am - 1pm
Friday             April 19th  9am - 1pm
Saturday        April 20th  9am - 1pm
Sunday          April 21st   9am - 1pm
Monday         April 22nd  9am - 1pm
Tuesday        April 23rd   9am - 1pm
Wednesday   April 24th   9am - 1pm
Thursday       April 25th   9am - 1pm
Friday            April 26th  CLOSED
Saturday        April 27th  CLOSED
Sunday          April 28th  9am - 1pm
Monday         April 29th  9am - 1pm
Tuesday        April 30th  9am - 1pm


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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

by Million sMiles

Terlingua MOON
April 10, 2019
Vol.  30   No. 15

Play is the highest form of research.  ~Albert Einstein

There will be a Special Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court next Wednesday, April 10th. Please join us at the Red Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte at 10 AM!

The Memorial for Ken Barnes will be April 13th at the pavilion behind the Terlingua Store at 6 pm. He wanted a celebration of his life, so please come with a story to tell or pictures to share. Musicians are welcome. Pot Luck dinner around 7 pm, and it may be a good idea to bring a chair.

The Town Electrician, Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured
thetownelectrician@bigbend.net  432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

Next Recycling date, Thursday May 2.
Now, more on our future of recycling. The Park has been very generous in letting us bring our recycles every month. However, the recycle business is getting rather difficult as some of you know. And what is hurting us is that too many people are using the trailer as a trash dump. Today we spent quite a bit of extra time sorting out the trash and non-recyle stuff. So we have been put on notice.
1. No more paper. Clean cardboard only. No empty greasy pizza boxes, ice cream cotainers, oil or paint stained cardboard.
2. Tin cans only in that box. Must be clean and rinsed. No metal, aluminum, etc.
3. Plastic. This is our biggest problem. ONLY #1 &#2 plastic. Must be clean. Today we sorted around 6 big garbage bags of trash from the plastic bins. Peanut butter jars, oil containers and much plastic other than what is allowed.
If we don't get better the Park will shut us off as their outlets are shutting them off.
I will be trying to sort stuff on a daily basic but can't do it all. If we don't get better we'll have to keep it locked down and only have certain hours to be open when someone can be there to make sure only what we are allowed to take to the Park is in there.

Have you started Spring Cleaning yet?
Brewster County Cleanup Day will be Saturday, April 13, from 9AM to 3PM.
Help keep our county beautiful by getting rid of that junk!
South County residents should haul to the County Yard on FM170.
Northwest County residents should take their items directly to the Alpine City Landfill.
Northeast County residents haul to the Albert Rd old landfill site.  Please, no commercial waste.

Big news, friendos! We just got our permit to begin Basecamp Terlingua Adventures. Wanna explore the hidden world of the Big Bend on the roads less traveled? Book a tour with our resident desert backcountry guide Tony on our website Basecampterlingua.com and get rolling. See you out there ✌️ #explorebigbend #visitbigbendtexas

Hot Air Balloon Rides this Saturday!
The Big Bend High School Robotics team will be hosting a fund raiser and robotics demonstration this Saturday April 13th, 2019. Sunrise to noon.
Weather permitting the balloon will be ready for rides right at sunrise. The rides will only last as long as it’s not windy or until we run out of propane. Get there early!
Robotics projects will be displayed until noon.
We’ll also be selling throws at our dunk tank. Come out and sink some of your favorite Terlingua faculty in the dunk booth.
Lastly, we’ll have breakfast burritos in the morning and pulled pork sandwiches for an early lunch.
Please come out and support our robotics students.

Rustic Iron BBQ
Hey folks, things are still moving along even thought the spring break has passed. Our off season schedule will be Wed-Sat 11am until sold out, their could be some adjustments in case of catering , private parties etc.
Su negocio es apreciado y gracias por su apoyo.

This Week at The Starlight
The Starlight is open 365 days a year; doors open at 5, dinner 5-10, full bar until midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). Music most nights around 6. We take reservations for parties of 10 or more, just email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Plan to join us for Easter and stay tuned for our Easter special!
This week's music:
Monday: Dan McCoy
Tuesday: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday: Sarah Burton
Thursday: Hank Erwin
Friday: Gary Gorence
Saturday & Sunday: Oliver Steck and Michele Solberg
Monday (15th): The Whitmores
Hope to see you soon!

Join me Sat. April 13 from 2-3 pm at the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine, TX for this Trappings of Texas freebie!  PRESENTATION: Lindy Cook Severns  2:00 – 3:00 pm
The Joys of Plein Air Painting: Threading a Needle While Riding a Bicycle in the Rain
Museum of the Big Bend, SRSU Campus
Join Trappings of Texas artist, Lindy Cook Severns, Fort Davis, Texas as she discusses the art of plein air or painting in the outdoors.
Lindy says, “Painting on location holds a mystique for artists and collectors, but creating a work of art while immersed in nature is as full of challenges as swamps are mosquitos. Artists seldom confess just how many works done on location never survive the trip back home, but sometimes, a fresh and lovely painting is born. Here’s a vulture’s eye view of how it all happens.”  Admission is free.

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

The Big Bend Citizens' Alliance will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April 11th at the Red Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte (behind the Post Office). Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Ghost Town Charities, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and TerlinguaCares. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!

The Farmers' Market is back! Please join us this Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell local produce, fresh eggs, art, handicrafts, and baked goods! We're also looking for musicians to play during the market. For more info, call or text 432-244-7656.

HELP WANTED
Part time cashiers and cleaning help needed at the Terlingua Trading Company, please stop by for an application!

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791  Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723

Dig Terlingua
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.
Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259
This week we have a backhoe out Blue Ridge Road in the Solitario, also doing grading work at the Willows and looking forward to the Sotol Festival.

2 year old, tabby/short haired cat who is friendly, affectionate and playful! Beans is a great companion and has perfect house manners. His best features are his unique round eyes and his desire to engage with humans. Beans is FIV+ so he should only live with other cats if there is no tension, or be an only cat. He is currently living with Suzana, a shy cat who is also FIV+ and they get along just fine. Beans is fully vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. For more information on FIV+ cats, or any animal at Jethro Homeward bounds Pets, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com.

SOTOL FESTIVAL 2019 IS THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
Announcing Sotol Festival 2019! Join us as we celebrate the indigenous distilled spirit of the Chihuahuan Desert at La Kiva Restaurant and Bar in Terlingua, Texas and Boquillas, Coahuila, MX on April 12-13.
At this one-of-a-kind, binational festival you will have the opportunity to try many brands of sotol and meet the sotoleros who produce it, along with on-site camping, live music, local vendors and more. If you are asking yourself “What is sotol?” or if you have known about this earthy elixir for years, this festival is for you.
On Friday, April 12, the festivities begin at La Kiva Restaurant and Bar, with live music from some of the best Terlingua local musicians. Saturday morning we're taking the party across the Río Grande from Big Bend National Park to our favorite town in México, Boquillas, for an authentic experience and to celebrate the unity, peace, dignity, and respect that we enjoy daily here in our piece of the borderland.  On Saturday night, the party reconvenes at La Kiva for more live music from the Pinche Gringos, The Doodlin' Hogwallops, and headliners, Mike & The Moonpies – and, of course, more sotol tasting!
Admission to Sotol Festival 2019 is free, and campsites are available to reserve now at www.sotolfestival.com. Official festival t-shirts and merch are also available for pre-order and are expected to sell out, so don’t wait. Pack your bags, don’t forget your passport, and get ready to SOTOL FEST!

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Plug into the Ghost Town and all it has to offer by starting your day with us.  Our breakfast and lunch menu offers the best cooking in Terlingua.
We also have fresh croissants every day, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and a  large cooked-to-order menu all day.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

Taqueria El Milagro
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!
Eat in or take out!
Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs. CHECK OUT OUR SOTOLS BEFORE THIS WEEKEND’S FIRST ANNUAL SOTOL FEST!  Now in stock: canned cocktails and hard seltzer(low calories and natural sugars).  Come see all our new products and gift sets today!  Whitson’s hot condiments available now. NEW local art by Alice Knight and Jana Faulk is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

A big week at La Kiva with the Sotol Festival on Friday, 12th and Saturday 13th.  Great free Musical Events with:  Mike and the Moonpies, The Doodlin' Hogwallops, The Pinche Gringos, Scott Walker, Sarah Burton, Jeff Haislip, Marc Utter, our own Tim Relleve and Chet O'Keefe who joins the Kinky Freedom Band.  Festival atmosphere with Festival Food and Drinks.  For a complete picture go to sotolfestival.com.
The rest of the week will be Tim Relleva with Open Mic on Wednesday, Chet O'Keefe in his usual spot on Thursday and, of course, our great food. This is going to be a great fun Festival Week so come and enjoy.

UPDATED Tuesday: At about 6:30PM, water service was restored to the Ghost Town area.
Attention: Terlingua is currently experiencing a water service outage. A leak drained the storage tanks in the Ghost Town and the folks at Study Butte Water Supply Corporation are working to refill the lines. This will take time, however. Service should be fully restored by about 12
noon today.
The Study Butte side of the service area has a separate holding tank and at this time, Study Butte still has water.
You can call SBWSC at 432-371-2933 for more information.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

The Terlingua Moon April 2, 2019 –
Vol. 30, #14
This week’s Moon brought to you by Ghost Writers on the Sly.






















The Starlight Theater
Funky Junk art show continues through April 27th!  Starlight's doors open every day at 5. Dinner 5-10. Music 6'ish. Full bar until midnight/ 1 a.m. on Saturday. Reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.  Make your plans to spend Easter with us while you're at it!
Monday, 4/1: Trevor Reichman (no fooling)
Tuesday, 4/2: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday, 4/3: Jerome
Thursday, 4/4: Jean Caffeine
Friday, 4/5: Hank Woji
Saturday, 4/6: Rock Bottom String Band
Monday, 4/8: Dan McCoy 
Cantina open most nights, weather permitting! Hope to see you soon!

La Kiva
Wednesday, Tim Relleva with Open Mic
Thursday, Chet O'Keefe and his guitar
Friday, Tim Relleva with Rock 'n Roll then Karaoke with Clayton
Saturday, from 6 to 10, Hank Woji the Texas Troubador then Karaoke with Clayton
Every day our wonderful Pizzas, Barbecue, Steaks and Burgers, with Fish 'n Chips Thursday and Friday.

Crisis Center - Saturday, April 6th,  from 10:00 to 2:00  there will be the food distribution at the Crisis Center in the ghost town. If you can lend a hand to unload the truck on Friday, please do, the boxes will be heavy this week. (because the truck has not been scheduled yet, please check with Mike at 371-3147 to verify the day and time) Also would really appreciate help packing boxes on Friday afternoon, and Saturday morning beginning at 9.

Terlingua CSD is accepting sealed bids on a mobile home for sale. The mobile home may be inspected Monday – Thursday between 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Terlingua CSD at 550 Roadrunner Circle Terlingua, TX, 79852. If interested, please check in at our main office located in Big Bend High School. Sealed bids may be mailed or hand delivered to: Jeanette Hall, P.O. Box 256, Terlingua, TX 79852 Or Jeanette Hall, 550 Roadrunner Circle, Terlingua, TX 79852  Bids must be physically in the TCSD office no later than 4:00PM on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Bids will be opened on Friday, May 3rd, 2018 and the highest acceptable bidder notified by mail or phone. Terlingua CSD reserves the right to reject any and all bids for cause.

The Big Bend Citizens' Alliance will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April 11th at the Red Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte (behind the Post Office). Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Ghost Town Charities, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and TerlinguaCares. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!

Terlingua Robotics Class Fundraiser "Hot Air Ballon Rides! The Big Bend High School Robotics team will be hosting a fundraiser and robot demonstrations on Saturday April 13th, 2019 at the Community Center. Sunrise to 12 PM. We’ll also be selling breakfast burritos! Weather permitting we will offer tethered hot air balloon rides.  More details to come."

SkyWarn Class on Wed 3 April at 6:30PM, Fort Davis Fire Station.  Everyone is welcome. Learn how to identify dangerous weather!

Kalijah LIVE at the Goat Pens Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 7 PM – 10:30 PM.  Alright Terlingua, here's the scoop on the poop. I'm bringing out the rock band next weekend for a big shindig out at The Goat Pens. We've got a heckuva light show being put together for us by Lighthouse Show Design and we're gonna shoot some laser beams and play some rock and roll out in the desert, the way god intended. We rounded up Brendan Flippo and Jett Davidson to come sing for ya'll too, so if you like good songs, they won't be in short supply. We'll get things kicked off around 7pm with those two swapping songs, then Kalijah will hit the stage for a sundown set, followed by an intermission featuring more tuneage from Brendan and Jett. We'll wrap it all up with one more night time round of Kalijah with lights and lasers at full power. Should be a good time, ya'll - see ya soon!

Scholarships Available!!  Seniors whose parents/legal guardians are members of Rio Grande Electric Co-op (have an electric account in their name) are eligible to apply for scholarships. The postmark deadline is April 12. Information and entry packets available through schools, or online at www.riogrande.coop/scholarships.asp Short, simple application. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for a chance at a $1,500 scholarship!
Cindy Edwards | Communications Coordinator
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.
PO Box 1509 | 778 E US HWY 90 | Brackettville, TX 78832 T: 830.563.6181; 800-749-1509 | Fax:830.563.6159  cedwards@rgec.coop | www.riogrande.coop

Temporary Closure of Hot Springs Historic Area
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – Big Bend National Park is temporarily closing the Hot Springs Historic Area and part of the Hot Springs Trail on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 for invasive vegetation management. The closure will begin on Tuesday morning and remain in effect for approximately 8 hours until 5:00 PM the same day.

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER.  It’s heating up around here!  Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER is having a huge t-shirt sale to make room for new styles and restock old favorites.  79852 shirts are back!

Congressional Art Competition  Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute and facilitated by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the 23rd District. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page.

INDIA WILSON IS SHOWING HER PHOTO CANVASES OF THE BIG BEND AREA at THE LA KIVA PATIO   THURSDAY -   SATURDAY  5 TILL 8. 

India Wilson will be at the local market on Saturday from 9-1  selling her Breads Sweets Jams Salsa and Spicy Pickles ..
Plus all jewelry is half price..( Time to make some more )

Many Stones has 5 month old pullets four sale at $10.00 each mixed breeds. Several new guitars starting at $100.00. Still lots of Cacti. Knife sale next week.

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Terlingua Night Market strikes again!  From 5:30 til 9 -- Terlingua Time -- on La Kiva outdoor patio.  Welcome all folk artists and hustlers to set up your wares.  Locals and visitors, please come say hi!

RUSTIC IRON  We’d like to thank the local community and spring break visitors for another record breaking March. We’ve been on a 34 day strait run from Feb 26th until Mar 31st. This week we will be open Thur-Sat from 11am till sold out, and adjust schedule if demand requires..Come see us..

CRAFTY GALS. Reminder to all women in the community! Tuesday night at Big Bend Church from 6:30-8:30 is craft and fun night! We’ve discovered the more the merrier and so much talent and sharing! Come join us!

HELP WANTED  The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking workers to help with a variety of store projects.  Hours are very flexible.  Please stop by the Terlingua Trading Company in the Terlingua Ghost Town to request an application.

Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs. TIE DYED T SHIRTS BY THE MYSTIC’S NOVELTY ON SALE NOW!  Big variety! NEW canned cocktails and hard seltzer(low calories and natural sugars).  Come see all our new products and gift sets today!  Whitson’s hot condiments available now. NEW local art by Alice Knight and Jana Faulk is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! Like us out on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  We are undergoing store-wide price changes due to a rise in sales tax as well as costs.  Every price is changing atleast a bit, so be prepared for a change in routine! Cheers! from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

All Energies, Pre-order Solar Panel sale! Only 70 Cents per Watt! 350 Watt, 72 cell, 24 Volt Silfab solar panels $245 each, plus tax. 300 Watt, 60 cell, 20 Volt solar panels are just $210 each, plus tax. Call 432-371-2950 or email
 casey@allenergies.net

The Town Electrician, Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured thetownelectrician@bigbend.net 432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533 (Cell)

Terlingua Poo Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Flack Electrical Services Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured   940.255.2723
 
Dig Terlingua Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck
with Operator for Hire.
Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259
This week the road dozing just outside the Ghost Town continues and we’ll have the dozer and backhoe at JJ’s.

Espresso ... y poco mas!  Plug into the Ghost Town and all it has to offer by starting your day with us.  Our breakfast and lunch menu offers the best cooking in Terlingua. Get our asado or carne con chile verde burritos this week! We also have fresh croissants every day, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and a  large cooked-to-order menu all day.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too! Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.   7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

Taqueria El Milagro  The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere!  Eat in or take out! Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

SOTOL FESTIVAL 2019 Announcing Sotol Festival 2019! Join us as we celebrate the indigenous distilled spirit of the Chihuahuan Desert at La Kiva Restaurant and Bar in Terlingua, Texas and Boquillas, Coahuila, MX on April 12-13. At this one-of-a-kind, binational festival you will have the opportunity to try many brands of sotol and meet the sotoleros who produce it, along with on-site camping, live music, local vendors and more. On Friday, April 12, the festivities begin at La Kiva Restaurant and Bar, with live music from some of the best Terlingua local musicians. Saturday morning we're taking the party across the Río Grande from Big Bend National Park to our favorite town in México, Boquillas, for an authentic experience and to celebrate the unity, peace, dignity, and respect that we enjoy daily here in our piece of the borderland.  On Saturday night, the party reconvenes at La Kiva for more live music from the Pinche Gringos, The Doodlin' Hogwallops, and headliners, Mike & The Moonpies – and, of course, more sotol tasting! Admission to Sotol Festival 2019 is free, and campsites are available to reserve now at www.sotolfestival.com. Official festival t-shirts and merch are also available for pre-order and are expected to sell out, so don’t wait. Pack your bags, don’t forget your passport, and get ready to SOTOL FEST!  Contact info:  512-417-6115

Marfa Public Radio   Not sure what Tiny Desk is all about? Saturday, Tiny Desk alumn Dana Falconberry & Medicine Bow​ will be featured on 'From the Porch', a radio program that airs on our station every Saturday, 5p-7p CST. She'll perform and we'll ask her about her experience playing NPR's famous Tiny Desk. Want to film your own Tiny Desk submission video? We are opening our studios to musicians in West Texas this Sunday, April 7, from noon-5p. Email us if you'd like to schedule a slot: music@marfapublicradio.org.
https://youtu.be/FowAzrMU0GU

Kalita is a sweet 1 year old pup that was found as a stray on the streets. Shy at first, she blossoms once she trusts. She is 31 lbs and will be the perfect medium-sized dog. From her above-average smarts to her beautiful fox-red colored coat, this is one special girl. Kalita is well behaved, crated trained and working on being house trained. She enjoys the company of other dogs, knows "sit" and walks well on a leash. All she wants is to find her forever home! She is fully vaccinated and spayed, currently in a foster home.  For more information on Peanut or any Jethro animals, please contact mmwesttx@yahoo.com



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