April 2022

It is nearing the end of the school year, and many students are busy wrapping it up with exams, academic and athletic competitions, and more. But for Marfa High School science students Juan Avila, Alexis Gonzales, and Aubrie Aguilar, advancing to an internationally renowned science competition and joining the elite ranks of top high school students from across the nation and the world is surely something above the ordinary.

Liliana Flores, 8, Austin Smith, 8, and Mason Losoya, 8, of Alpine pause for a photo with the Easter Bunny, played by Lisa Valenzuela, at the Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt held at Kokernot Park April 16. Children of all ages came with family and friends to gather eggs, candy, and prizes. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Alpine ISD Interim Superintendent Dennis McEntire last week spoke with the Avalanche, and assured the public that rumors AISD was in turmoil because of several high-profile resignations and declining enrollment simply weren’t true.

Early voting for the City of Alpine and Alpine ISD Board of Trustees starts Monday, and voters will also have to make choices on two proposed Texas constitutional amendments. For the city, school teacher Catherine Eaves and Alpine businessman Amit Rangra will face off in the mayoral race to take Andy Ramos’ seat when he terms out in May.

Celia R. Terrazas, 87, of Marathon, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Happy Easter to you all. By the time this is published, we will be entering the first week of Easter season. We have just concluded Lent, a season of 40 days commemorating Our Lord’s 40 days of temptation in the wilderness in anticipation of the Resurrection.

Alpine Historic Association and Sul Ross State University Theatre Program announced the return of Alpine Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday, April 22-23 at 8:30 p.m. Tours begin at the Reata Restaurant, where guests receive a complimentary “spooky” drink.

I have 15 years of classroom experience as a certified special education teacher, with four years in Fort Davis, 10 years in Alpine, and one year in Marfa. The experience as a certified classroom teacher gives me the knowledge to know what the teachers are needing to help them be successful. This allows me to make informed decisions to support our teachers and staff.

My name is Elpidia Lujan, and I am a candidate for the Alpine ISD Board of Trustees, District 7. I have been married to Zeke for 52 years. We have five sons who graduated from AISD - Mario, Oscar, David, Noe, and Lorenzo. We’re very proud of their accomplishments.

I, Amit Rangra, want to be your mayor. With more than 15 years’ experience serving our community, having worked with four mayors, and been appointed to many committees.