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Alpine Avalanche- Weekly Newspaper in print and online. Serving the Big Bend and the Davis Mountains Region since 1891. Open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.         118 N. 5th Street Alpine. PO Box 719 Alpine, Texas 79831Phone: (432) 837-3334 Fax: (432) 837-7181 Email: publisher@alpineavalanche.com  Web: alpineavalanche.com

Andy Prude Well Service - Water pump installation and repair; welding; metal buildings and tractor ditching. Andy handles solar pumps and alternative energy sources.
Email: aandeprude@hughes.net  Tel: (432) 426-3030.

Area-Wide Phone Book - P.O. Box 980, Abilene, TX 79604.(325) 676-4032 

Blue Sky Productions - P O Box 80548 Midland, Texas 79708-0548. Publishers of Big Bend Real Estate Guide, Map of the Big Bend & Davis Mountains, and suppliers of other marketing materials such as business cards, brochures & booklets. Phone (800) 830-9380 e-mail info@blueskyofalpine.com  website: www.blueskyofalpine.com

Davis Mountain Jeep Tours – Take a tour of the historic H.E. Sproul Ranch in a customized 4x4 touring jeep! Each regularly scheduled tour is 2 ½ hours and includes spectacular mountain scenery and a chance to view abundant native wildlife. Custom tours including fishing or a picnic can also be arranged. Reservations may be made at the Harvard Hotel, 109 State Street, (432) 426-2500. www.harvardhotelandlodge.com

Davis Mountains Therapeutic Riding Center (DMTRC)
401 Douglas Drive, Fort Davis, TX 79734
Mission – To improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities through a connection with the horse.  DMTRC provides horse riding lessons for children and adults who have a physical, emotional or learning disability.  Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment. Phone: (432) 426-2363 - Email: info@davismountainstrc.org
Web: http://www.davismountainstrc.org/home

Fort Davis Family Practice - Dr James Luecke
102 Memorial Square, Fort Davis. M-F 9:00 - 5:00 (closed for lunch, 12:30 until 3)
Tel: (432) 426-3217. Web: www.fortdavisfamilypractice.com

Fort Davis State Bank - Your "People to People" Bank since 1911.Branches located in Fort Davis, Alpine and Presidio to service all your needs.  ATM's available in all locations.  For more information call (432) 426-3211 or visit our web site at www.fdsb.com.  Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

Fort Davis TV Cable - TV cable provider, (432) 837-2300.

Fort Davis Veterinary Services - Veterinary services for both large and small animals, boarding, retail supplies and Hill’s pet food.    43441 State Hwy 17 South, Fort Davis, TX 79734
Janet Greathouse DVM and Dave Taylor DVM.
Tel: (432) 426-3086 - M-F 8:30-12 noon and 1:00-5:00pm.

Frances E. Valdez, Attorney at Law - Law practice dedicated to immigration law servicing individuals, families and businesses worldwide. P.O. Box 759 Houston, TX 77001
By appointment only. Phone: (713) 861-2725 Fax: (713)481-9840
Web: www.fvaldezlaw.com             Email: fvaldez@fvaldezlaw.com

Funky Lil’ Diveshop - As the SCUBA Outfitter for the San Solomon Springs located in the Balmorhea State Park, the Funky Lil’ Diveshop provides PADI scuba Certification, scuba gear, rentals, sales and souvenirs.    The Diveshop is located across the street from the Balmorhea State Park in Historic Toyahvale, Texas.  Operating hours are Saturday & Sunday 10 to 6 and services are available weekdays with advance notice.
Call  (432) 375-2572
Web: www.funkylildiveshop.com e-mail: scuba@toyahvale.com

Grand Companions Humane Society -M-F 9:00 - 6:00; Saturday call for appt. 701 Compromise St./ PO Box 1156, Fort Davis, TX 79734.Established in 1993, the Humane Society strives to locate good homes for animals, educate the public about humane treatment of animals, assist in the spaying/neutering, placement/adoption of pets, as well as provide foster care. The Society holds annual events, baked goods/holiday card sales and Adopt-a-Highway projects. (432) 426-3724. Email: info@grandcompanions.org

• Stop in at our retail store The Helping Hand Thrift and Gift Shop. 510 State Street Monday through Saturday 10am to 5:30pm. An upscale re-sale shop where 100% of the proceeds benefit Grand Companions Humane Society programs. (432) 426-2008

The Hair Affair- Located inside Studio 501 Front street, Fort Davis. 432-426-3938. Hair Care for men and women. Specializing in hair color. Trish Baily- by appointment only.

High Desert Construction LLC. - All phases of residential & commercial remodel and new construction. Jeff Collins owner- (432) 249-0404 www.highdesertconstructionllc.com info@highdesertconstructionllc.com

High Desert Yoga - PO Box 175/ 200 State Highway 17, (432) 426-2497 highdesertyoga@hotmail.com.
Beginning and intermediate yoga classes offered Tuesday-Friday in our beautifully remodeled studio. Certified instructor with training in Iyengar style yoga. Classes are 1 & ½ hrs and include breathing, asana and relaxation. Hours are Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-11:00 Wednesday & Friday 11:00-12:30.

InstaChek - P O Box 5296, Abilene, Texas, 79608. We offer check verification and recovery of returned checks to help retail  merchants recover losses. (325) 692-0370 Fax (325) 695-6501

Iris Korus, DDS. Crowns, bridges, partials, extractions, fillings, x-rays and dental hygiene. PO Box 98; 100 E. California Ave., Valentine, TX 79854. Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00. (432) 467-2064 or email ivkdds@rionet.coop.

King Land & Water - The Mission of King Land & Water is to provide professional honest Real Estate services to Buyers and Sellers of significant conservation lands in Texas. James King, Po Box 109, 109 State Street, Suite 1, Fort Davis, Texas 79734
Tel: (432) 426-2024 Email: james@kinglandwater.com Web: www.KingLandWater.com

Jarratt Dirt Work and Paving, Inc. - Utilities Installation, Building Sites, Diversion Dams, Stock Tanks, Grubbing/Brush Clearing, Road Grading, Water Lines - Ranch/Commercial/Residential, Paving - Commercial/Residential.  (432) 426-3592 Fax: (432) 426-3140. e-mail: dirtwork1@sbcglobal.net

Jeff Davis County Abstract - 309 Hwy 17, Fort Davis Tx.
Tel: (432) 426-3288

Jeff Davis County Mountain Dispatch - P O Box 1097, Fort Davis, TX 79734-1097,  for the Jeff Davis County News. Subscriptions $35 in the Big Bend Area, $39 elsewhere.               (432) 426-3077  e-mail: dispatch@mztv.net

Lagow Lectric Service – Charlie Lagow, Master Electrician, Licensed, Bonded Insured
325-242-6328 Mobile 432-269-2881 clagow@sbcglobal.net

Marfa Gliders - Glider Rides - Box 516, Marfa TX 79843. Located at the Marfa Airport June1^st  through November. Take a discovery flight - Glider Rides at the Marfa Airport - Soaring is safe and fun for the entire family. The FAA allows youngsters to fly solo at age 14, after the required ground and flight instruction. (800) 667-9464,  e-mail: FBCOMPTON@aol.com  

Pace and Associates - Mon-Fri 8-5 Certified Public Accountant-Accounting, Tax, Tax Exempt entities, Estate Planning, Oil & Gas, Ranch & Farm, IRS Representation. 103 State Street fort Davis Texas 79734 PH: (432) 426-3324 Fax: (432) 426-3328.
Web: http://www.mrpacecpa.com/

Poissenot Productions - Lloyd Poissenot, Photographer. Corporate, Advertising, Editorial, Portrait, Product 7 Publishing. Located in downtown Fort Davis. By appointment only. Represented by Karen Hughes (432) 426-2777

Radio Stations KALP and KVLF - P O Box 779, Alpine, Texas. FM Station KALP, 92.7 on your dial, AM Station KVLF 1240 on your dial. (432) 837-2144.

Rebloom Designs - Landscape design *Residential/Commercial *Site Analysis & Low Maintenance Planning *Native and Appropriate Plants.  (432) 426-3236 Fax: (432) 426-2478.
e-mail bethfr@sbcglobal.net

Silpada Designs - Representative Cyndee Barnes. High quality sterling silver jewelry: sales & business opportunities.  Mon. through Fri 9-5
Call:(432) 426-3671. Email: cyndeebarnes@yahoo.com

Southwest Bell - Local Telephone Service Provider PO Box 60630 Midland, TX 79711 (800) 464-7928

Southwest Texas Municipal Gas Corp. - Natural gas utility. (432) 837-3437

Small Business Development Center ~ SBDC
A Partnership Program with the U.S. Small Business Administration  
P.O. Box C-47  Alpine, Texas   79832   (432) 837-8696 (432) 837-8694
Business planning assistance for development, start-up, marketing, financing, expansion and training. Contact Loretta Garcia: lgarcia@sulross.edu  &   Dennie Miller: dmiller@sulross.edu

Toyahvale Desert Oasis - The Swimming and Snorkeling Outfitter for San Solomon Springs. Open in 1989 the Toyahvale Desert Oasis provides swimming supplies, snorkeling gear rental and sales along with Unique Souvenirs of Balmorhea State Park and San Solomon Springs. The Toyahvale Desert Oasis is located next to the State Park in Historic Toyahvale, Texas.  Open March thru September daily 10 to 6.  Open October thru February on Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 6. Services are available weekdays during the off season with advance notice. Call  (432) 375-2572
Web: www.toyahvale.com Email: info@toyahvale.com