"Letter From Terlingua" by Sixgun, a country band from France.
"West Texas Waltz" by Butch Hancock.
Hank Woji, Laird Considine, and Trevor Hickle play
"I Don't Like The Rain"
The Pinche Gringos playing a rousing cumbia at the Original Behind The Store Terlingua International Chili Cook-Off in beautiful Terlingua, Texas. Saturday, November 6, 2010.
Recorded at Red Bluff, Terlingua Ranch, Texas. World-famous cowboy poet, Claude Luke Dudley, performs his poem, "That Old Bull." Authentic Texas culture and history in its natural environment.
Dr. Fun at the Annual Blackeyed Pea-off on New Year Day on "The Porch", Terlingua. Texas
Pat O'Bryan joins Laird and Friends at the Starlight Theater in Terlingua, Tx. for a laid back version of "Can't Find My Way Home." Recorded live 3.5.11.
The Bent Love Handles are...William Rich and Brent Lovelady. Here they are adding a track to their original song "After A Fall" at Studio Butte Recording in south Brewster county. Produced by Ted Arborgast, their debut CD will be available in October.
DrDougs.com presents the Terlingua Moon Online
The Jam Project, Trevor Hickle
¿Do You Terlingua? by Kelli King
Terlingua Sunset - Ron Wayne Atwood
Music on the Porch in Terlingua, Texas
Gary P Nunn- Terlingua Sky.wmv
Terlingua Ghost Town
Terlingua Music Bash Parade
Laird Considine- "Fire on the Mountain"
Al Barlow & Pablo Menudo Show (Intro)
When one of our fallen soldiers came home recently, the Midland chapter of the Patriot Guard put out a call for flag bearers. No one showed up to support that family. Therefore, we have started our own chapter of the Patriot Guard which will cover Brewster, Presidio and Jeff Davis counties. You do not have to be a veteran, you do not need to ride a motorcycle. You do need to be able to support the family of one of our fallen soldiers. If interested, please contact Richard Whitebear at (432) 371-2134 or Michael Heidebrecht at (432) 371-2136. We have 50 flags that we can use at the funerals and would like to have enough persons to run out of flags. Hopefully we do not need to ever use them. Please come join us in support of our fallen soldiers and their families.
Big Bend Patriot Guard
Our local pilot and musician extraordinaire, Alex Whitmore created this beautiful video of the landscape you can find here in the Amazing Big Bend.
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Cowboy Poet John Wells
This is the cowboy poem I wrote when I first moved out here. Only a portion of it aired on my Texas Country Reporter episode so I thought I should present the whole poem here.
This "Sunday Morning" moment of nature shows you the doves of Terlingua, Texas.
Alex and Moses playing Music on the Porch, Terlingua. A busy time of the Year, a couple days before the New Year. Thanks Ara Gureghian
New Years Eve, Great Music by Friends on the Porch, Terlingua, Texas. Always a fun place to be amongst Friends. Thanks Ara Gureghian
The Aliens made us do it!
The Jon Hogan String Band plays High Sierra, Terlingua, Texas, First Annual Chili Cookoff, Jan. 28, 2012. Jon Hogan, guitar and vocals, Maria Moss, guitar, Niel Trammel, bass, Moses Martinez, harmonica, and J.P Schwartz (aka Jalapeno Schwartz, aka Doc Cactus) keyboard.
After an evening gig in the Lajitas Resort Thirsty Goat Bar, Dee Palmer on bass and Cody Bonham on guitar, were waiting on a ride back to CASI camp. Musicians having fun, just never quit. Song, "No no no, I don't do that no mo."
Laird Considine and Al Berry
The mysterious west Texas desert provides a setting for experiencing the poignancy of the Terlingua Cemetery, the scenic grandeur of the Davis Mountains, and the quiet dignity of Fort Davis National Historic Site. An affable tarantula will be your guide.
Another Sunday afternoon on the Porch in Terlingua with much Music...video by Ara & Spirit
Take a motorcycle trip to the Basin with Spirit
Laird Considine
Laird Considine
This drive begins in the border town of Presidio, Texas, and heads east along FM 170, known as the River Road, as it parallels the Rio Grande River. Much of this drive passes through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Almost everything you see on the right side of the video is part of Mexico. The drive ends at Terlingua Ghost Town, just a few miles outside Big Bend National Park.
Join us for a video montage trip through Texas Big Bend National Park, where we hike, canoe, explore, see stars, and enjoy the camaraderie of the big Terlingua Chili Cookoff.
This is gospel. If you got down, and up, this last weekend in Terlingua, besides the dining halls, the music scene was something else. The Porch rocked at its peak Saturday afternoon, fiddlers from as far away as Oregon sitting in with locals on harmonica and fiddle. On Sunday morning, Michael Coombs (left) of northern New Mexico brought his guitar and accordian to the table at Ghostown Cafe for two hours of gospel, opening with a rousing "When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there." This music has become a weekly happening at the cafe, beginning at 10 a.m. One patron showed up after losing her purse, and others chipped in for breakfast in the spirit of the day. Not meaning to be trite, one musician said of the weekend, "It doesn't get any better than this." (From the Alpine Daily Planet, Photo and report from Carlton Leatherwood)
"Wish You Were Here" (Pink Floyd) - Ray Tarantino
Ray Tarantino and the Desert Band performing one of the most beautiful songs ever written! Recorded in Terlingua (TX) by Ted Arbogast - Mixed in Nashville (TN) by Steve Werbelow. Featuring Pat O'Bryan on slide guitar, Al Berry on guitar, Ted Arbogast on Bass and backing vocals, Laird Considine on mandolin.
Download Ray Tarantino's album for FREE here:
Check out The Pear Ratz video for their new single "Ozona" off of their third album "Rat Outta Hell". Shot in Terlingua, Big Bend, Railroad Blues and Brewster St.,
Anyone who has spent any time at the porch in Terlingua, Texas over the past year has probably heard Moses playing guitar/harmonica by himself or with anyone who will play along. After many months of talking about it we were finally able to record Moses with many of his friends/musicians over 2 days.
Musicians accompanying Moses included James, Carol, Annie, Jim, Zak, Jovan, & Jeff…. I think I got ‘em all. Here is a sample of what some of it sounded like, I hope you enjoy.
Deep in the Texas Big Bend country, Fort Leaton State Historic site was established as a trading post in 1848. Military explorers, traders and gold miners all passed through its walls. Take a step back in time and imagine what life was like in this remote region of Texas. For more information, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org
This country music video features my sidecar dog Spirit driving in our motorcycle. You may have seen dogs doing tricks on shows like David Letterman, a dog riding a scooter and even a dog riding a skateboard, But that's not what this is about. My rescue dog Spirit is my best friend and my true partner in crime. Support animal rights. www.oasisofmysoul.com
Gary P Nunn w/ Jerry Jeff Walker - London Homesick Blues
Waltz Across Texas - Ernest Tubb, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels & Charlie McCoy
Pablo Menudo performs at the Green Scene Festival in the Ghostown. Thanks to Voni Glaves, Reporter & Photographer for Alpine Daily Planet
Artist and musician Jessica Lutz and local Terlingua characters sing "Get Your Cowgirl On."
Recorded in Terlingua (TX) by Ted Arbogast - Mixed in Nashville (TN) by Steve Werbelow. Featuring Pat O'Bryan on slide guitar, Al Berry on guitar, Ted Arbogast on Bass and backing vocals, Laird Considine on mandolin
The Terlingua Moon
May 1st, 2012 ~ VOL. 23 #16
I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forget their use.
Galileo Galilei
by
La Catrina
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The Boatman’s Bar, last night open will be Saturday the 12,th and then closed until October or thereabouts..
Come check out our totally cool new T-shirts. Har-har matey.
Come join us every day for breakfast and coffee!!
Great food and best coffee in town!!!
Remember we sell coffee by the pound.
Wi-Fi available
Elvis was last seen at the Rio Bravo Restaurant.
Open 11 to 3pm and 6 to 9 pm
Closed Sundays (when Elvis is esleepin’)
India's Cafe and Sweets Orders to go 371-2888
For the rest of this month and all of May
We will be open every day
5:30 till 2:30 Closed on Wednesday
We have some new items on menu for summer
We appreciate you all for keeping us open
through these difficult times .
It's going to be another tough summer
Thank you all for your business.
Come and see us.
Elvis eats here too, you know.
Community Information
The Mammogram Coach will be coming to Terlingua on Wednesday, May 9, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There are only four women scheduled, and they will have to cancel if they don't have a minimum of twelve appointments. So call Desert Imaging now and schedule your mammogram. 915-577-0100
John MacCormack’s report on Big Bend’s landscape devastation, San Antonio Express News 4/26/2012
A new “tourist house” is opening up on May 16th in the Ghost Town, “Villa Terlingua”. I’m renting out rooms inside my house ($50 and $$100) until September 1st , then 2 guesthouses and my big house ($125 and $250). Think of us when family or friends come to visit. Cynta 371-2226. Look for us on www.AirBnB.com
Terlingua High School Graduation will be held on May 25th, Friday, at 7 pm in the Lajitas Pavilion.
Rene Baeza
Douglas Jones
Brian Ritcheson
Guadalupe Olivas
Karli Sherman
A candidate forum has been planned for Brewster County. Democratic Party Primary Candidates running in contested races. It will be held May 12, 2012 at 2 pm in the AISD Administration Building Auditorium 704 W Sul Ross Ave, Alpine. The lead Moderator will be John Waters of the Big Bend Gazette.
We’ll hear from candidates in the following races:
Brewster County Attorney
Steve Houston
Sandy Wilson
Brewster County Commissioner Precinct 3
Eduardo Vega
Ruben Ortega
Marcos Paredes
Brewster County Commissioner Precinct 4, Unexpired Term
Mike Pallanez
Ruben Losoya
Van Neie
Members of the public are encouraged to come with their own questions they would like to ask these candidates. Please share this information widely.
Recycling is closed for the summer.
Please take your recycling to the Park or to Alpine. See you in the Fall. Thanks for all the support
A reminder! Early voting for all precincts for the Primary Election in Alpine is May 14-25th. Early voting in Terlingua/Study Butte at the community center is May 16th 1-6 pm. Early voting at Panther Junction in Big Bend National Park is May 18th from 1-6 pm. Early voting for Marathon at the community center is May 23rd from 1-6 pm.
Regular voting for the May Primary election will be held May 29th at all four locations. For any questions about voting or early voting, or for an application for absentee voting call elections clerk Kathy Moreno at 837-6230 or 837-2214.
Check your voter registration card prior to the election to make sure it is correct. Remember, every vote counts!
Thanks for your consideration, Marcos Paredes.
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in the chapel of St. Mary and St. Joseph, Lajitas, at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 6 May, the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The Mass is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month and as announced. A Morning Prayer service is held on the third Sunday. The Episcopal Church welcomes you. Everybody is invited to attend. A word of thanks to all the members of the community who helped to make Bishop Michael's visit a great success. Looking ahead: Sunday, 20 May, Morning Prayer in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
Another catchment tank order is coming together. Three tanks are confirmed on this truck load, so far.
The prices did increase, slightly. 1,700 gallon tanks are now $801.00; 3,000 gallon tanks are now $1,400.00 Oddly, the most increase was on the smaller tanks, the 1,600 and 1,225 gallon. Call Jim or Carolyn for details or to arrange to make a deposit. 371-2506
Otra Vez will be open until May 19th only then we wil be closed until till mid July.
In the meantime: please, NO MORE DONATIONS. We have been overwhelmed by your generosity and have run out of shelf, rack and storage space. Please: DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING AT THE STORE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
2nd Saturday Flea Mkt (May 12th) will go on as usual - but moved up onto the porch at the H2O 2 Go building. There is shade and big space for as many as 6 - 8 tables there - much more pleasant than vending out in the sun. Carolyn will be out of town that day - but make yourself at home.
Montura & Tenoch tequila on sale for those perfect summer shots: $20 off per bottle! New summer beer: Shiner Ruby Redbird & Lim-A-Rita. Our summer sale on Mohawk vodka continues for $5.50 per 1 LTR bottle. Mon-Sat 10 to 9. 371-3155
Too hot to hike during the day; why not hike at night. Friday, May 4, the Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Fort Leaton Historical site will be hosting our last full moon hike of the season at the HooDoos along the Rio Grande.
The HooDoos is a section of river where the rock formations have been eroded out by wind and water to form a Salvador Dalisque landscape.
Park rangers will meet at the Warnock Center’s parking lot and at Fort Leaton’s parking lot at 8:00 pm before driving 25 miles to the HooDoos on FM 170. It will be one day before the full moon so there will be plenty of moon light to hike by, but bring along a flashlight and wear hiking boots or a pair of sturdy shoes.
During the hike we will be observing the creatures of the night and talking about their nocturnal habits and maybe throw in a few ghost stories along the way. The hike and drive will last about two and a half hours; transportation is not provided. If it is overcast or raining the hike will be cancelled.
The cost is $5.00 per person. For more information call the Warnock Center @ (432)424-3327 or Fort Leaton @ (432) 229-3613
David Long
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
“Villa Terlingua”
New “tourist house” opens on May 16th in the Ghost Town.
Villa Terlingua Guesthouse owner, Cynta de Narvaez
Fish Room, Villa Terlingua
Solo Native American flute from the CD A Place Called Peace by Randy Granger set to images of the Rio Grande River. The flute is a Cedar flute made by Scott Loomis.
Far from City Life, Close to Perfect. Hike under the open sky or dance the night away. Free spirits thrive in Big Bend and Terlingua.
SPRING FIESTA
The community is invited to join the Terlingua School faculty, staff, and students at the annual Spring Fiesta this Friday, May 12 at Big Bend High School. The festivities begin at 8:15 with the Color Guard and pledges at the flag pole. Student dance and musical performances will follow. Class projects will be on display throughout the morning. Concessions are available. Come out and support YOUR school!
RECYCLING
Recycling is closed for the summer...please take your recycling to the Park or to Alpine. See you in the Fall. Thanks for all the support
PORCH SALE
Want to sell, buy or just visit? Make yourself at home in the shade on the porch at H2O 2 Go. You might want to bring an extra chair; there are already some tables you may use. Have fun!
Proud to present: Talisker, made beside Loch Harport in the jagged shadow of the Cuillin range, is the only single malt whisky from the Isle of Skye. Talisker, founded in 1830, is one of the six classic malts from Scotland's malt whisky making regions. Open Mon-Sat 10 to 9. 371-3155
Friday, May 11th, @ 5:00 PM The movie THRIVE followed by a discussion of problems and solutions. 8:00 PM, singer/songwriter Al Berry will perform. Saturday, May 12th @ 8:00 PM The Pirates of Terlingua Creek will perform
Sunday, May 13th, @ 3:00 PM, The Hang Over Jam Session will begin. All musicians are welcome.
May 26th...DISCO PARTY!! Cash for costumes. More details to come.
TOGA! TOGA! TOGA! Get your sheets out! The High Sierra will be having the first annual toga party. More details to come.
We have the coldest beer and best food to enjoy while watching our large screen TV, playing a game of darts, or just watching the mountains change colors with the sunset on our patio.
WATER TANKS
We are taking orders and deposits for catchment tanks; the load is about half filled at this time. Call the Burrs ( -2506) or stop by El Centro/H2O 2 GoWed.-Sat. 11a.m. to 3p.m.
Adios La Niña!
Super Moon Photo lifted from Glen Perry
Meet a man who turned his entire life into an experiment in self-sustaining, off-the-grid survival. At the Field Lab, John Wells uses new technology and old-fashioned craftsmanship to get by in Big Bend.
UPSTAIRS AT THE MANSION CLOSING
Time to say Gracias y Adios, dear Amigos! Due to upcoming maintenance and remodeling on this Old Rock Pile, Upstairs at the Mansion is closing it's doors May 15, 2012. The owner of the building, will be re-opening a guest facility here at the mansion sometime in the future. So, if you wish to experience historic simplicity among the ruins before the remodel project, send me a note and lets get you one of the few remaining reservations to be had in the Mansion ruin as we know it. I would like to say a Big Thank You you to all the wonderful guests and friends of the Mansion who have made the last four years so especially memorable for me. Gracias Amigos!
Kaci
The Terlingua Moon
May 15, 2012 ~ VOL. 23 #20 Circ. ~ 30 paper + 169 email.
The “Day AFTER Mother’s Day” Storm brought back a lot of memories for those of us who experienced “THE Mother’s Day Storm” in 1983! According to what this editor has been able to glean from scattered reports (before my phone went out!), this storm was, over all, less destructive, but that doesn’t mean ‘No Damage.’ Several roofs departed the premises, windows were shattered, trailers rolled, and water tanks went missing! At least one building left its home property and went across the road! The National Weather Service measured 70 mph winds! And the Hail was Hell! “Denuded desert blooms in fourteen days, bringing life again renewed.”
Keep your eyes and ears open for neighbors who NEED HELP! Also, if you have neighbors who are presently absent, checking out their property might save them a lot of problems down the road.
Recycling is closed for the summer. Please take your recycling to the Park or to Alpine. See you in the Fall. Thanks for all the support.
SHOT TIME LIQUORS - New on the sale table: Nelson Springs Whiskey 1 ltr btl for $9.50 (that's 1/2 price!) Kelt VSOP cognac on sale for $25 (lists $45). Also, just a few bottles left of the Mohawk Vodka for $5.50; come get yours before they're all gone.
Mon-Sat 10 to 9. 371-3155
We thought this could be fun.
Bela Lugosi’s Birthday Buffet
Inviting all local bats to join Bela’s Moth Buffett at JoJo and Carol’s at Gate 7! Seriously – let’s hear your solutions to moth control.
•Just tolerate?
•Call “Trying to swat as many as possible” your exercise program?
•Chasing them with your vacuum cleaner?
•Sitting in the dark?
[Ed. Comment: CATS!]
Earth and Fire Imports proudly presents Art Work from the Terlingua School Students of 2012. For a limited engagement only, May 18th through the 21st. (that's Thursday - Monday). Gallery hours are 9am-1pm, siesta, and back at 4pm-7pm. Don't miss a chance to view this community's talented, up and coming artists. We are located in the downtown of the Terlingua Ghostown.
On Sunday, 20 May, at 11:00 a.m., a service of Morning Prayer will be held in the Chapel of St. Mary and St. Joseph, Lajitas. The Episcopal Church welcomes you. Everybody is invited to attend. Coming up: the next celebration of Holy Communion will be Sunday, 03 June, at 11:00 a.m.
This week at the Starlight Theatre
Mon 5/14 2-4-1 Burger Night
Tue 5/15 Uh Clem on the mic and Taco Madness
- $1 Chicken Tacos all night!
Wed 5/16 Fried Chicken Special w/drink just $9.95
Thur 5/17 Diego's Ceviche and Jonna's Mojito's
make a tasty combo
Sat 5/19 Game Night! This is really a fun, fun night!
From Bowling to Cribbage there is a
game for everyone!
Sun 5/20 Sunday Night Movie - Rocky Horror
Picture Show!!The family of Evelyn Fulcher will have a memorial service the evening of June 3rd, starting at 8:00 pm. Friends and loved ones are invited to gather in the area behind the Fulcher Ranch main house. A full moon will rise around 8:22 p.m., but if you have any solar lights or flameless candles to loan, please bring them to enhance the desert evening. Please bring finger-food, pot-luck, your folding chair, and your loving memories or mementos of Evelyn to share with us all.
The water catchment tank order is still coming together. Tank prices only increased around $25 since the last order (1,750s and 3,000s). Smaller tanks increase in price slightly higher. Call 2506 to get your name on the list or stop by the store. Long term forecasts are saying we might have rains through the summer - be ready!
Hey Podnah! There's a new website in town www.terlinguatrader.com
