October 2022

Alpine Cross Country hosted 500 runners from 25 teams this past Saturday at the annual Big Bend Mountain Ramble at Kokernot Park. Alpine medalists include: Hatfield Cason 1st- varsity boys, the varsity boys team placed 3rd overall. Hope Dominguez 18thvarsity girls. Alan Navarrete 13th- JV boys, Raul Renteria-19th- JV boys. Colette Price-Fowlkes 8th- MS girls, Andynne Ramirez 19th- MS girls, Zane Perkins 17th MS boys. AXC would like to thank everyone who helped to make Saturday a great race day.

The Fightin’ Bucks took care of business Friday night with a 61-0 win against the Tornillo Coyotes. Senior, Ylan Hernandez started it off for the Fightin’ Bucks with two touchdowns for the night, along with sophomore, Logan Smith. Smith rushed for over 178 yards. Seniors Tray Ervin, Aiden Garcia, Oscar Velasquez, and sophomores Devon Rojo and J.P. Valenzuela also contributed to the scoreboard.

The Alpine Lady Bucks began 3A district play with a hot 2-0 start. Alpine added to their win column Saturday afternoon and Tuesday night, with a 3-0 win over an old foe but district new-comer, Crane and a 3-1 win over Presidio.

FOOTBALL Oct. 6: Crane @ Alpine JV 7:30 p.m., Crane @ Crane 7th 5 p.m./8th 6:15 p.m.

Brewery zoning The property of the proposed Brewery on Murphy Street is zoned C1 by the City of Alpine, this is a neighborhood commercial district. According to the Alpine City Section V, “This zone is intended to provide for the establishment of restricted commercial facilities, to serve the conveniences and needs of the immediate neighborhood and must be compatible with the residential character and environment of the neighborhood.

Talking with friends last week when the topic of preachers came up got me thinking about them - individuals with rare dedication deserving of an extra jewel in their crowns. God love them, especially those who keep ministering to a faithful few every Sunday in small congregations.

Probably not Ghostbusters, but who knows, they may be able to help us. All kidding aside, suppose you have a water leak, or you see one while driving around? Or imagine that you want to report a pothole, or put in a request for the streets department. Suppose that pothole is on one of our highways such as 118 or 90, or along the one ways. Do you see some trees that need trimming or watering? Who do you call regarding a utility bill?