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2019 Pegleg Smith Liars Contest
It's true! After 43 years of aiming for April Fools Day, Borrego's famed Pegleg Smith Liars Contest has moved to the first Saturday in March – March 2, 2019. The contest features tall tales, shaggy dog stories, stale jokes, o... — Updated 3/5/2019
Mongolia Partnership
The grins stretched across everyone's faces like the great Gobi Desert stretches across Mongolia to the doorstep of Khovd Province, home to Borrego Springs' new Partner Town, Khovd, Mongolia. Officials from the two communities on... — Updated 3/5/2019
Desert Floods
16 inches of rain fell on Valentine's Day, a record setting amount, closing all the roads leading out of town because of the flooding. Montezuma Valley Road was closed from Palm Canyon due to a boulder blocking both lanes near... — Updated 2/28/2019
BASIC Raises Over $42K
What began with Jenny & Bill Wright and Phyllis & Dan Slade 30 years ago as a celebration of desert art and our environment called the Circle of Art (at Christmas Circle, hence the name), their BASIC concept (Basic Assistance to... — Updated 2/28/2019
Support the Boys and Girls Club of Borrego Springs
In an annual event to help “change lives one swing at a time,” the Boys and Girls Club proudly hosts the annual golf classic, noted as the premier golf tournament of Borrego Springs. The event, which began in 1998, benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Borrego Springs and its youth of... — Updated 2/28/2019
Senior Center Fundraiser
Bruce Kelley's demeanor when announcing the fundraising total at the RRC's annual event for the Senior Center, one would have thought it was going to come up short of the $20,000 goal. When the check was revealed to Senior Center... — Updated 2/26/2019
Mongolian Consul Visits Borrego
"Sain baina uu, Khatagtai, Noyod oo Mongoliig surtalchilsan enekhuu uzesgelen." The rich Mongolian words rolled out of the Consul General's mouth as smoothly as Chef Tom and Pam's rich brown "mutton and marmot" gravy rolled into... — Updated 2/26/2019
Super Bloom Latest: Looks Good
It has already begun. "First bloom has started in the Borrego Badlands (lupine, dune evening primrose, and verbena)," Desert Research Biologist Kate Harper said in her latest Season Bloom Analysis, "where rain in October has given... — Updated 2/26/2019
Lost Parakeet
On Feb. 19, a parakeet was found outside of the Borrego Art Institute. Happy to return it for a good description or matching photo. Contact jenibate@gmail.com or 310-720-1552.... — Updated 2/26/2019
Women of Distinction: Martha Deichler, Betsy Knaak
It goes without question that when you empower and educate a girl, you lead her to empowering a nation, and even the world. Point made, as two Borregan women, who are beyond altruistic and kind-hearted, have changed lives for... — Updated 2/20/2019
Rams Hill Victorious
Deciding what you want to eat is difficult, especially when you're trying to weight out which one is better than the other. So how does one judge the best of the best? From the juicy garlic butter shrimp, Asian-style sweet and sour... — Updated 2/20/2019
Montezuma Valley Road, Salton Seaway Closed
Montezuma Valley Road is closed from Palm Canyon to the 6-mile marker due to rock slides covering both lanes. The Salton Seaway is closed from Henderson Canyon to the county line due to flooding. All are advised to stay off the road, or if needed, please proceed with... — Updated 2/15/2019
BSFF Celebrates Its Sixth Season in 2019
Borrego Springs will have the opportunity to enjoy another vibrant Film Festival from January 17 – 21, 2019. Over the span of five days, attendees can view films, participate in panel discussions, attend parties with the f... — Updated 1/31/2019
Borrego Freezes
Borrego has been hit by a cold spell with daily temperatures at the beginning of January in the 50s, dropping down at night to the low 30s, a temperature of 28 degrees being reported on Wednesday Jan. 2, initiating a freeze... — Updated 1/24/2019
Chamber Chief Resigns
After eight years of service, Linda Haddock has resigned her position as Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, effective Dec. 31, 2018. "I have done enough," she said at a gathering of appreciative colleagues and community... — Updated 1/24/2019
Car Flipped on Montezuma
A car has been turned over on Montezuma Valley Road Monday Jan. 14. CHP and firefighters are currently on the scene. No injuries have been reported. The driver has not been identified at this time. The cause of the flip has not yet been determined.... — Updated 1/23/2019
Luminaries at RoadRunner
The RoadRunner Club held their annual luminaries event Dec. 24.... — Updated 1/14/2019
Sixth Annual Film Festival is Just Around the Corner!
Ticket sales are booming for the upcoming Borrego Springs Film Festival Jan. 17 – 21. As of last week, the All-Festival passes and individual block tickets are all sold out! But don’t lose hope if you haven’t purchased your tickets in time. If there’s a particular block of films y... — Updated 1/14/2019
Oh What Snow!
Yes, those light flakes of frozen water that many Borregans find pleasing to the eye when seen visiting the tops of mountains ranges to the south (Velleceto's), west (San Jacinto's), and north (Santa Rosa's). However, on the last... — Updated 1/11/2019
VIEWPOINT: "Water Conundrum"
By Ray Shindler If you think this is complicated, you would be right. This is written not only for Borregans to understand the issues, but especially for the Water District, the County, the Water Advisory Group, and the irrigators. Why the 2040 timeline and equal allocation reduct... — Updated 1/11/2019
Earthquake Shakes Near Ocotillo Wells
A little after 10 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 8, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck five miles from Ocotillo Wells, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake had a depth of one kilometer. There are no reports of any damages or injuries.... — Updated 1/10/2019
Chili Night at the American Legion
We came, we saw, we ate. Chili, that is. And with four different selections on the menu, we didn't even have to choose. A sampling of all four was the order of the evening on Dec. 29 at the American Legion, and dozens of Borregans... — Updated 1/9/2019
Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019
On a cold and crisp New Year's Eve, with rain that day in the Valley and snow up in the mountains, Borregan spirits were high as we said goodbye 2018 and hello 2019. Some did it quietly at home, or with friends, watching the ball... — Updated 1/9/2019
Anza-Borrego Park: All Systems Go
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is not affected by the Trump government shut down. As a state park, everything is currently running perfectly with no closures or staff layoffs. Many national parks are still operating, however, are under a “soft” closure, battling the log... — Updated 1/9/2019
Latest Polar Vortex Sign of Climate Change?
Back in the second week in December, a Borrego weather forecast for Christmas Day said it was going to rain. Ha! That specific, really? It was sunny with not a cloud in the sky How could they possibly know that? Then sure enough,... — Updated 1/5/2019
