July 2022

Farmers Insurance teamed up with Marfa Meats, BBT, and Morrison’s True Value to host a tailgate party for the o6 Cowboys baseball team on July 8 at Kokernot Field in Alpine. Those attending the game against the Weimar Hormigas enjoyed burgers and got to mingle with the players. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Stephen Hummel, the Dark Skies Senior Outreach Program coordinator with McDonald Observatory, takes annual night sky measurements throughout the greater Big Bend to track changes in light pollution. The latest results show that Terlingua is getting brighter.

Cursed be the man who brought the news to my father, “A son is born to you,” making him very glad. Why did I come out from the womb to see toil and sorrow, and spend my days in shame? Read Jeremiah 20:7-18

It was another wild week for the Alpine o6 Cowboys. The men in red hosted the Austin Weirdos for the second time this year from June 27-29.

As we celebrate America’s independence, it is a fitting time to recognize one of the institutions vital to preserving our rights and freedoms - the judiciary. Each year state and federal courts across the nation hear thousands of cases, not to consider an individual’s guilt or innocence, but to interpret and apply the laws themselves.

“Change? I’m all for it as long as everything stays the same.” Yep, I’ve probably been accused of saying that. Looking out the exam room window at the dentist’s office last week, I started to think.

On behalf of the family of Maria Lorisa Gallego, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to Dr. James Luecke and staff, Connie Brinker, Alpine Memorial Funeral Home, Fr. Matta, Rosella Salmon, Rick Ruiz, Juan Brito, and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and the bereavement committee who provided the wonderful meal after the service.

We would like to thank the community and visitors from all over the country for joining us for the 51st Fourth of July Celebration hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Alpine. Thanks to all of our parade participants.

Little Ely Hernandez of Marathon and her patriotic pony Bella Luna, along with Roberto Hernandez, enjoy a festive Independence Day ride at the Marathon Dog and Pony Parade held in downtown Marathon on July 2. A fun and festive time was had by all as parade participants marched with their canines dressed in red, white, and blue, along with children of all ages and their families.

The current exhibit, “Photographs by Edward S. Curtis,” at the Museum of the Big Bend opened mid-June and runs through Sept. 3. The exhibit was pulled from the museum’s extensive collections, and includes a variety of media, from photographs and maps, to artifacts.