December 2023

The Sul Ross State Lady Lobos hit the court at the Gallego Center the week before Christmas to take on the Concordia Tornadoes on Monday and the Northern New Mexico College Eagles on Tuesday.

Jimmy was 91 on October 17 and passed away on December 20, in Alpine. He was born in Houston in 1932 to James Branch & Cosette Maud Taylor, both preceded him in death.

The Lady Bucks played their third district game last week, just before Christmas on December 19. The away game played against Crane ended with a score of 43-60 in favor of Crane.

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The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks traveled to Crane for their first district game of the season and brought home a win. “Very proud of our team,” said Aaron Hardwick, head basketball coach for the Bucks.

2023 was an eventful year for the Museum of the Big Bend, one stand-out event being the completion and grand opening of the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Museum building. Now, looking into the future, the museum prepares for the new year while spotlighting the history of the area.

The Sul Ross Lobo men’s basketball team took on Navajo Tech last Sunday and Concordia last Monday at the Gallego Center, where they would ultimately win in triple digits in a highscoring game against Concordia and scrape by Navajo Tech by four.

Elidia Gallego Leyva, 89, of Alpine, passed away on December 18 at her residence. Elidia was born on July 19, 1934, to Ben and Amelia Gallego in Alpine. She attended Centennial School.

As we bid farewell to 2023, we take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared together as a community. This year has been a testament to the strength, resilience, and unity that defi ne the City of Alpine.

December 25, 2023 Dear Sarah and Luke, Congratulations! Your December 23 wedding was beautiful! I wish you two the best of God’s blessings that life has to offer. With this letter, Sarah, I’m finally doing something your mother suggested when you and Haven graduated from high school.