May 2026

“There are only four things you can do on skis: Turn right, turn left, go straight, or sell them.” — Filmmaker Warren Miller Warren Miller was a man known for witty, philosophical narrations that made skiing look like a spiritual calling. Me? I eventually chose option four, but only after a disastrous flirtation with options one through three.

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I want to share a simple note of gratitude from Chinati as we mark our 40th year. In April, we welcomed many of you to Chinati for our annual Community Day.

The Elpidio Ramos VFW Post 7207 would like to thank the community for their support of the bake sale on Saturday, May 9. We would also like to thank Mr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Maria Louisa Martinez, on April 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 22, 1938, in Alpine, she lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family.

When Kaden Lees-Whetten lines up at the UIL State Track Meet this year, he will not be chasing a comeback. He will be chasing something faster.

Marfa High School junior Ayden Alvarez had a goal. He and his coaches set it last year when making it to the UIL State Track and Field Meet was still something to chase, something to work toward, something to build a season around.

On Monday, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Department reported that Valentine ISD was under a lockdown due to the presence of a suspect involved in an armed robbery in the vicinity. The suspect, whose name has not been released at this time, fled the scene, and a vehicle chase ended at FM 505. The suspect fired his weapon at law enforcement, with law enforcement responding in kind, resulting in the elimination of the suspect. Law enforcement from the Marfa Police Department, Presidio County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and U.S. Border Patrol responded to the situation. The investigation has been turned over to the Texas Rangers since the chase ended in an officer-involved shooting.

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High gas prices eating intoTexans’budgets The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon.