To the Community of Big Bend:  

As we all know the last few months have been a very difficult period both for the employees of Lajitas, but as well the community of Big Bend.  

In the coming months you will see many changes at Lajitas, the first of which will be making the resort a public resort not only for the benefit of everyone in Texas, but also everyone in the community. We welcome you to play on our golf course, enjoy the dining experience of the Candelilla Café, have a drink in the Thirsty Goat Saloon and shop at the Boardwalk Stores. This resort is here for the community as well as the guests.  

The Golf Course will open on December 25, 2007 as a public course with new rates much more favorable to everyone’s use and NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.

The Candelilla Café under the direction of our new chef Blas Gonzalez will have new menus featuring both regional cuisine and Texas favorites, at prices we can all afford.

As we go forward in 2008 I want to assure you that we are here to stay and we plan to be a part of this community. Some of our plans for next year include the hope of converting the privately owned Lajitas Clinic to a public facility operated under the direction of a local board of directors for the benefit of the community. We are currently researching both State and Federal Grant programs which would allow the clinic to expand and serve the greater Big Bend area.

With the space we have available at the resort we would hope to expand some of the on- sight services offered the community. For example, I would welcome talking to local artists interested in participating in a community art galleria at Lajitas, and would welcome the opportunity to establish a regional or local theatre group which could perform at the Lajitas Amphitheater.   

Will all of this happen overnight? The answer of course is no. However I can tell you that it will happen and we don’t offer false promises or false hope! I can also tell you that as much as the region relies on Lajitas for employment, taxes and other services, Lajitas relies on our community equally in that we need your support to be a success!

I cannot answer for nor would I be willing to comment on the resort’s previous operations, relationship with the community and the impact the resort’s bankruptcy has had on local business owners.

I can tell you that we are 100% committed to being a part of this community, supporting the local business owners and helping to make a very positive impact on the region through employment and commerce.  It is my hope that you will allow us the chance to prove to you that we are committed to Lajitas, we are committed to Big Bend and we are committed to you. I welcome your comments, questions and concerns.  

We are no longer the “Ultimate Hideout;” we are your neighbors!  

With Warmest Regards,  

Edwin W. Leslie,CHA
President & CEO
Bridlie-LEG Lajitas, Inc.
ELeslie@Lajitas.com