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Presidio gives rocketry team a hero’s welcome
February 16th, 2012
By DIANA AGUIRRE AREMENDÁRIZ
Students Ana Karen Nieto and Gwynelle R. Condino, along with teacher Shella R. Condino, were warmly received on Wednesday, February 8th, by the people of Presidio after visiting the current president of the United States, Barack Obama, in Washington D.C. Janet Nieto, Ana Karen´s sister, is a student at Texas Tech University …
U.S. issues travel warning to 14 Mexican states
February 16th, 2012
MEXICO CITY – The U.S. State Department is recommending that Americans avoid travel to all or parts of 14 of 31 Mexican states in the widest travel advisory issued since Mexico stepped up its drug war in 2006.
The department advises against any nonessential travel in all of Chihuahua, Coahuila and Tamaulipas, which border the U.S, …
Family searching for three men missing in Ojinaga
February 16th, 2012
By the ODESSA AMERICAN
(used with permission)
ODESSA, OJINAGA – An Odessa woman was in Ojinaga, Mexico this week with other family members attempting to locate her brother, husband and father, who traveled Friday to the border city to visit relatives.
Oyuqui Gabaldon-Garcia says her brother, Barnaby Gabaldon, 22, of Odessa was kidnapped. Barnaby, a Permian High School …
Interim principal begins work at Marfa ISD
February 16th, 2012
By ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN
MARFA – In the wake of losing Marfa Jr./Sr. High School principal Graydon Hicks two weeks ago, the school district has hired an interim principal.
Ken Jernigan, who prior to working in Marfa taught and coached in Shamrock, Texas, a Panhandle town similar in population to Marfa, began work as the interim principal …
County chooses same consulting firm
February 16th, 2012
By ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN
PRESIDIO COUNTY – County commissioners have selected S&B Infrastructure of McAllen, again, to be their construction and consulting firm for the international bridge expansion project between Presidio and Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico.
In late November, commissioners scored three firms, S&B Infrastructure, Structural Engineering Associates, and Raba-Kistner. In that meeting, after some confusion over the …
Arts
26th Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering to kick off next Thursday at Sul Ross
February 16th, 2012
ALPINE – The 26th Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering opens Friday, February 24 at 10 a.m. in Marshall Auditorium on the campus of Sul Ross State University.
Headliners for this year’s Gathering include poets, musicians and storytellers who were here early in the event’s history and some that have participated beginning in the last few years. …
Schonzeit exhibit set for Valentine’s Day
February 9th, 2012
MARFA – Local celebrity, Sam Schonzeit provides a seasonal, unsentimental and perhaps unseemly harmonization with Valentine’s day this coming Tuesday, February 14 (the year that the world would end) at Eugene Binder’s gallery at 218 South Highland Avenue in Marfa.
Beverages and a video piece will be provided for the public’s enjoyment and refreshment from 6- …
Big Bend Jazz Consort debut Saturday
February 9th, 2012
ALPINE – At 7:30pm on Saturday, February 11, the Big Bend Jazz Consort, sponsored by the Big Bend Arts Council, will present its debut concert at the newly completed event center next to the Blue Water Natural Food Store south of Alpine on Highway 118.
The concert is free, with voluntary donations accepted in benefit of …
Community
Zany Austin Bike Zoo bikes here this weekend
February 16th, 2012
PRESIDIO, OJINAGA, South Brewster, Presidio counties – The Austin Bike Zoo and their zany bicycles will be on hand at the Chihuahua Desert Dirt Fest this weekend, visit schools in Terlingua and Big Bend National Park next week, and parade from Presidio to Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on Friday, February 24.
They’ll also visit Presidio schools that …
Desert Dirt Fest is this weekend
February 16th, 2012
SOUTH PRESIDIO COUNTY – The Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest mountain bike gathering starts today through Saturday in the Terlingua-Lajitas area.
The International Mountain Biking Association’s internationally acclaimed and designated 54-mile Epic Ride in Big Bend Ranch State Park will be the festival’s featured route on Saturday.
The Dirt Fest offers three days of riding opportunities for all …
Fort Polk’s Terri Espinoza strives for sergeant rank
February 9th, 2012
FORT POLK, Louisana – 2012 seems to have picked up right where 2011 left off for the Fort Polk soldier and former Marfa resident Maria Teresa Espinoza.
Competing against a fellow soldier for the coveted title of Brigade Soldier of the Quarter for the 162d Infantry Brigade, Espinoza, a human resources specialist in the 6th Battalion, …
Education
Thirty Presidio High School band members advance to state competition
February 17th, 2012
PRESIDIO – Thirty Presidio High School band students have advanced to the state competition. The Presidio High School Band competed in the 2012 Region 6 UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest in Monahans on Saturday, February 4. Twenty-seven ensemble performers and three solo performers are advancing to the state competition in May.
State qualifying soloists include Dafne …
McNair student to make New Orleans presentation
February 16th, 2012
By JASON HENNINGTON
News Writer
Although Thomas Wolfe wrote, “ALPINE – ou can’t go back home again,” Sul Ross State University student Earnest Jones, Boerne, will embrace the opportunity to return.
Jones recently received word that his McNair Program paper has been accepted for presentation at the Academy of Business Research Conference, to be held in his …
Presidio County 4-H Club members prepare for San Angelo Stock Show
February 16th, 2012
PRESIDIO COUNTY – Presidio County 4-H Club members have been preparing their market animals and their skills for the upcoming San Angelo Stock Show. Competing in the lamb and goat division are Sesar Baeza of Presidio and Coy Dominguez and Jayden Miranda of Marfa.
Horse Judging teams have been steadily practicing for the upcoming San Angelo …
FEATURES
Green Light for Copper Canyon trips
January 19th, 2012
By Jim Glendinning
More than three dozen people packed Front Street Books annex last week to hear an update on tourist safety in the Copper Canyon.
For three years now the area has experienced a huge drop off in tourism due to narco violence. The large crowd, the detailed questions to the speaker, and the fact that …
Mando and Lucy Garcia celebrate their 55th Emerald Wedding Anniversary
January 19th, 2012
By GLENN GARCIA
MARFA – “Anillo de compromiso, cadena de nuestro amor, anillo de compromiso, que la suerte quizo, uniera los dos,” the enchanting vocals emanated from the balcony of the choir loft in St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Remigio Carrasco’s solo serenade of the popular Mexican classic song was most fitting for the occasion, Armando “Mando” and …
Presidio native retires after 35-year career with National Park Service
January 5th, 2012
PRESIDIO, DENVER, Colorado – Presidio native Ed Nieto retired December 31, 2011 following 35 years with the National Park Service. He was an architect and illumination specialist for the Denver Service Center’s Design and Construction Technical Branch.
As senior architect and technical specialist he has provided state of the art technical and professional skills and knowledge …
Sports
Shorthorns do it the hard way to stay in basketball play
February 16th, 2012
MARFA, FORT HANCOCK, PECOS, ALPINE – The Marfa Shorthorns split a pair of games with the Fort Hancock Mustangs, losing 46-43 to the ponies on Friday and defeating the Lower Valley boys 47-43 on Tuesday.
Friday’s loss in Fort Hancock made district tri-champions of the Horns, the Mustangs and the Van Horn Eagles as the regular …
Ontiveroz on all-state football team
February 16th, 2012
MARFA – Student athlete Andrew Ontiveroz of Marfa has been named honorable mention on the Class A Texas all-state football team picked by Texas Sportswriter’s Association.
Ontiveroz, a 6’3”, 205-pound senior, was selected at tight end.
Ontiveroz is also a standout on the Shorthorns basketball team, who just scored 40 points in two games with the Fort …
Pirate, Indian basketball both advance
February 16th, 2012
By BOB DILLARD
Jeff Davis County
Mountain-Dispatch
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY – Both Jeff Davis County basketball teams are headed into the state playoffs, Valentine starting early next week against Buena Vista and Fort Davis waiting until Friday to go against either Trent or Garden City.
The two teams settled the bracket seeding for the first round of the playoffs …
Multimedia
Photo: Lujan signs with ASU
February 20th, 2012
Marfa High School student athlete senior Jarett Lujan, center, signs a letter of intent to run track at Angelo State University in San Angelo in the fall, where he will major in biology and pre-medicine. His parents are, from left, Johnny and Tina Lujan. The signing took place Monday afternoon at Gregg …
Video: Gallego TribLIve conversation, full version
February 14th, 2012
Texas State Representative and congressional candidate Pete Gallego spoke to Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith on a range of issues. Gallego is seeking the the Texas Congressional District 23 seat in the United States House of Representatives. The district stretches from San Antonio to Far West Texas. Below is the full conversation.
Slideshow: LBS, Adrian & the Sickness
February 12th, 2012
Marfa’s newest metal band, LBS, debuted to a large and rowdy crowd at Padre’s Saturday night. Austin band, Adrian & the Sickness opened the show, getting the crowd pumped up.
Obituaries
Aguirre
February 9th, 2012
Maria de la Luz Marquez Aguirre, 65, of Odessa and formerly of Presidio, died Monday, January 23, 2012 in Odessa.
Maria de la Luz Marquez Aguirre
She was born November 23, 1946 in Vado de Piedra, Mexico to Ursolo “Bucho” and Emilaina Flores Marquez. She was raised in Presidio and was a member of …
Camp
February 9th, 2012
Douglas Camp, 62, was at home in Alpine when he fell asleep in death on January 31, 2012.
Douglas Camp
He had suffered three long years and was very tired, he bravely fought until his body was just too tired to fight anymore. Douglas was a force to be reckoned with in his life, …
Coffield
February 9th, 2012
March Coffield, 78, a Jasper attorney, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.
March Coffield
He was born October 29, 1934 in El Paso and was raised in Far West Texas. Marfa was his original hometown and always remained close to his heart. Jasper was his adopted home for more than …
Public Notices