Opinion

The proposed brewery on Alpine’s historic Murphy Street and historic Southside Barrio has created concern for us and our neighbors. The Fielders said they have talked with all the immediate neighbors about the proposed brewery, and to all the businesses on Murphy Street.

The coming of the Chisos Brewery to Murphy Street on the city’s burgeoning south side is about the best news story I have seen since moving here nine years ago. Construction is due soon, with completion a few months after that.

To brew or not to brew Let’s talk about the brewery. I think I’m for it.

On Dec. 31 I will walk out of the Brewster County Courthouse as your county judge for the last time. I must admit there is a sense of impending loss that seems to be stirring deep down in the hidden regions of my subconscious. Well, I guess no more hidden regions since I just fully disclosed. So, with that being said, let’s take a look at turning the page.

We’ve found it’s impossible to build a new business from the ground up without learning some hard lessons. The things my family has gained over the past year from architects, consultants, city officials, and Alpine citizens have led to significant changes in the initial design of the Chisos Brewing Co.

Will the “slight recession” now predicted by President Biden be the equivalent of the “small incursion” by Russia into Ukraine he thought he could overlook? Sanctions to punish Saudi Arabia for tightening the oil supply? The Saudis foresee a major recession, and are not going to glut the marketplace with oil that will not get consumed. Does that help Russian oil prices? Of course.

Lisa and Guy Fielder are owners of property on Murphy Street. They are proposing to build a brewery on their property. New business on Murphy Street is very welcomed. The Fielders have spoken to me about being part of the neighborhood. That also is very welcomed. Their vision, though, I believe, is not what our neighborhood and Historic Murphy Street is.

Marfa voters beware Marfa voters beware of the information being put out by the administration. The reason a bond is even being considered is because little to no maintenance has been performed to correct existing problems.

October is bullying prevention month. Throughout October, students across Alpine ISD schools will participate in numerous anti-bullying activities. Our motto for the month is “Take a stand and lend a hand!”

There are advantages to growing older. No doubt, one of them will come to mind soon.