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Gallery: Two shows, one night
February 12th, 2011
It was a big Tuesday night in Marfa, as Indie rock legend Jonathan Richman and Latin rockers Grupo Fantasma performed at the same hour, two blocks apart. Check out scenes from the shows.
Valentine’s Valentine, 2011
February 8th, 2011
Valentine High School senior Kyle Kerley designed this year's post-mark for the Valentine post office. Each year amorous folk send thousands of pre-stamped letters to be post-marked and resent to a loved one. You can mail your letter to: Valentine Post Office, Valentine, TX 79854
Photo: Shafter silver mine
February 8th, 2011
An abandoned mine shaft at the Shafter silver mine site will remain locked indefinitely. But the mine, closed in the 1940s, will come to life again with a ground-breaking ceremony next week. Stay tuned for more soon from bigbendnow.com.
Staff photo by Alberto Tomas Halpern/bigbendnow.com
Photo: Desk with a view
February 4th, 2011
A desk on Hancock Hill behind Sul Ross State University offers students and hikers a spectacular view
Staff photo by Emily Jo Cureton/bigbendnow.com
Photo Gallery: The Freeze
February 4th, 2011
It was a cold and blustery week in the Big Bend. Haven’t had enough? Check out these photos.
Photo Gallery: Shipping calves in Presidio County
February 4th, 2011
Year round, but particularly in autumn, ranchers in the Big Bend ship calves further up the market, to wheat fields and feed lots throughout the west. This slideshow includes scenes from a morning of shipping at the Lawhon Ranch, in Presidio County.
Featured Photo: Paisano Hotel ice fountain
February 3rd, 2011
This week's near-zero temps have turned the Hotel Paisano fountain into an ice sculpture. (Staff photo by ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN/bigbendnow.com)
Featured Photo: Paisano Pass
February 2nd, 2011
Paisano Pass, midway between Marfa and Alpine, during the freeze early this morning. (Staff photo by FRED COVARRUBIAS, Jr./bigbendnow.com)
Video: Napolitano on drug war
February 1st, 2011
Janet Napolitano spoke at UTEP yesterday about border strategy. Read a report on her message here.
