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Small Town, Big Awards
"It's such an honor that a coach from our small town can be honored in such a big way! It's wonderful to be recognized for doing something I love doing...I'm just trying to make a difference in the lives of our girls." These are... — Updated 7/9/2024
Duplex Burns in Tragic Fire, Two Families Displaced
The fire that destroyed the homes of two local and well known Borrego families started in the walls of one of the duplexes, according to firefighters. The quick moving incendiary left two families bewildered and stunned as they start a new life without many of their cherished... — Updated 6/8/2024
Wade Beane – Passion, Energy and Vision for the BAI
As the newly appointed Executive Director of the Borrego Art Institute (BAI), Wade Beane is a human example of the rich produce the ArtPark is growing. Starting with his highly successful work in creating a whimsical, productive and educational garden environment with the ArtPark,... — Updated 6/7/2024
Cinco De Mother's Day Brings Together Two Celebrations!
What do Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day have in common? Actually, not that much except that they both occur around the first of May and the phrase "Cinco de Mother's Day" has a nice ring to it. Why not throw them together into one... — Updated 5/9/2024
Borrego Baseball Swings Big at Petco Park
For the Borrego Springs High School Rams Baseball Team, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For Head Coach, Andy Macuga, it was a wonderful memory revisited. On Tuesday, April 23, our baseball team of 17 and about 300 of... — Updated 5/8/2024
Borrego Laughed and They're Still Chuckling!
If laughing truly releases endorphins into the body, then there are hundreds of Borregans who overdosed on this beneficial chemical two weeks ago at the Performing Arts Center. This occurred during the performance of Borrego Laughs... — Updated 3/28/2024
Rotary Fundraiser Hits New High
The Borrego Springs Rotary Club held its annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 24, at the Roadrunner Club. What was supposed to be an outdoor dance under the stars at the DreamWeaver Amphitheater, turned out to be an indoor event due to inclement weather and the quick thinking of D... — Updated 3/27/2024
Borrego Springs Rotary Lives Up to Its Motto of "Service Above Self"
As we all know, this is the season of fundraising and giving to the plethora of non-profit organizations that thrive in our town and do so much good. Borrego Springs would not be the same without these philanthropic organizations and Rotary is one such group. Since 1987, Borrego... — Updated 3/19/2024
Borrego High School Graduate Needs Our Help
Briem Cole, Borrego Springs High School Class of 2023, tragically lost his left hand in an off-roading accident two weeks ago. Friends and family are raising funds via a GoFundMe account for a prosthesis for Briem. Many know Briem... — Updated 3/4/2024
OLAX, Rotary Bring Holiday Joy to Our Children
Is there anything sweeter than the shrills and happy screams of children as they run to greet Santa, sit on his lap and share their hopes for Christmas morning gifts under their trees? This was the scene that played out Friday... — Updated 2/15/2024
Latino Family Literacy Project
How does the state of Arizona predict how many prisons they will need in the future? They count how many 3rd graders are currently reading below grade level. Although this story has been proven to be an urban myth, it still... — Updated 2/15/2024
CRC Open House A Grand Success
Saturday's Open House for the newly formed 501c3 Borrego Springs Community Resource (CRC) Center was billed as a "Friend Raiser" and this it accomplished with over 100 interested and lively Friends in attendance. Snacking on... — Updated 2/15/2024
CRC Open House
She walked up to the Community Resource Center’s booth during Borrego Days and learned about the Mission of the new Borrego Springs Community Resource Center: ”To provide a full range of social support services to our rural community, especially to those who are dis... — Updated 11/21/2023
OLAX (Organización de Latinx) Hosts Day of the Dead in Style
Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in many places in Mexico on November 1 to honor deceased children and November 2 to honor all deceased adult family and friends. Families build colorful and meaningful altars to... — Updated 11/21/2023
BSUSD: New Fences, New Focus, New Faces
The shiny new fences around the Borrego Springs' schools portend new things to come and not just security to keep strangers out and kids in. They're also a serious reminder that it's back to school in person and time to catch up... — Updated 11/9/2023
BASIC's 7th Successful Summer Learning Academy
"My daughter, Emily, needed help in reading and after attending BASIC's Summer Learning Academy, she is bringing home chapter books and loves reading them! My daughter enjoyed every day and loved her teacher, Ms. Fuerte." Such were... — Updated 9/14/2023
Local French Chef Gordon "Flambes" His Way to Top Fundraiser Position
Crevettes Guadeloupéennes, Trou Normand, Gravad Lax maison… such delicacies are what “sautéed” Chef Gordon to the top of two fundraisers this season in Borrego Springs. The Boys and Girls Club and Rotary both benefited tremendously from Chef Gordon’s talents and donated time, rai... — Updated 6/15/2023
Oh Mother, What A Great Day It Was!
Over 250 folks came to celebrate and thank their mothers and grandmothers at Christmas Circle on May 14, American Mother's Day. (Mexican Mother's Day is always on May 10). With the financial support from Rams Hill, We Klean,... — Updated 6/8/2023
Evolution of Suite 128 in The Mall
Suite 128 in the Mall has been a pharmacy, an arcade, a library, an art gallery and is now evolving into a new and exciting role! With its huge room, large windows and long curbside, suite 128 quickly became the prime location for COVID’s drive-by Food Bank during the Pandemic. O... — Updated 6/8/2023
Oh Mother, What A Great Day It Was!
Over 250 folks came to celebrate and thank their mothers and grandmothers at Christmas Circle on May 14, American Mother's Day. (Mexican Mother's Day is always on May 10). With the financial support from Rams Hill, We Klean,... — Updated 5/31/2023
Boys & Girls Golf Classic Makes Its Goal While Having Fun
Exactly one month earlier, the Boys and Girls Club Golf Classic was canceled due to snow in the mountains, severe winds and the closure of the de Anza Golf Course due to downed trees. What a difference a month makes! On Friday March 24, 103 happy golfers showed up ready to swing... — Updated 4/5/2023
Borrego Springs Rotary
“I didn’t know we have an active Rotary Club in Borrego Springs,” was the comment overheard by a local Rotarian who quickly responded that although small, our club is mighty! With 13 members, this Club embodies the motto, “Service Above Self,” with our financial support for many l... — Updated 3/16/2023
Washington D.C., Here We Come!
After months of car washes, Dudley's Bakery Sales, GoFundMe, American Legion breakfasts/dinners, yard sales and more, the Borrego Springs Middle School's Civic Club has earned the money necessary for their week-long trip to... — Updated 3/6/2023
Former BS High School Student Fights for Equity for Local Basketball Teams
She was a force to contend with on the basketball court while at Borrego Springs High School. Folks came to watch local high school star, Vanessa Rodarte, glide effortlessly up and down the basketball court with rapid speed and agi... — Updated 2/2/2023
Washington DC or Bust!
Car washes, American Legion breakfasts, rummage sales and Go Fund Me efforts are among the fundraising activities our Borrego Springs Middle School students are enthusiastically embracing in an effort to raise funds for their... — Updated 12/20/2022
