A Terlingua-area business owner said he declined a rental agreement worth more than $500,000 after learning a prospective customer supported construction of a border wall in the region.
In a social media post, the owner of Terlingua Ghostown Rentals and an RV park near the entrance to Terlingua Ghost Town described being contacted about renting out all available properties and RV spaces for the next year. He said the inquiry came during what he characterized as a difficult two-year period for his business.
According to the post, the owner asked the prospective renter whether he supported the border wall. After receiving an affirmative response, the owner said he ended the conversation and ultimately declined the deal.
The owner described the financial offer as significant, particularly given challenges he said he has faced locally, including property damage and disputes with neighbors. He also expressed concern about his financial future, writing that he feared the decision could have long-term consequences.
Despite those concerns, he said he chose not to proceed with the agreement, stating he “just couldn’t do it.”
The post also suggested that other lodging providers in the area, including those in Lajitas or nearby motor inns, may be willing to accommodate similar requests.
The comments come amid ongoing debate in the Big Bend region over potential border wall construction and its impacts on local communities, tourism and property owners.
