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How To Break A Record – Attila Domos
Despite having already unofficially broken the record for the distance covered by handcycling continuously over a 24-hour period, Attila Domos finds himself in the unenviable position of recreating the feet once again. This time... — Updated 11/14/2017
The Flying Eli Rides Again
Scott Peterson and Julie Cutts are aiming to create a new record in the 6 hour section of this years RAAM 6 – 12 – 24 race being held in Borrego Springs. Having met in 2013 and fallen in love, Cutts had already achieved an ast... — Updated 11/14/2017
ABDNHA Receives Organization of the Year Award
For exceptional initiative in invasive plant management, and the protection of California ecosystems, California Invasive Plant Council's Wildland Stewardship Organization of the Year Award is presented to the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association, Borrego Springs, CA.... — Updated 11/13/2017
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park To Collect Day Use Fees At Visitor Center
California State Parks will begin collecting day use fees at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park visitor center beginning Nov. 3. The day use fee is $10 per vehicle, and will be collected Friday through Sunday, and on holidays. The fee ticket will be valid at any state park in the... — Updated 11/10/2017
State Gas Tax In Effect, Nov. 1
California drivers, who already pay for the highest gas prices in the nation, will be paying more at the pump, as the new state gas tax hike is now effect as of Nov. 1. On April 28, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1, which... — Updated 11/10/2017
Set Your Clocks Back – Daylight Saving Time Ends
The time has come to change our clocks back, as daylight saving time has come to an end. Sunday Nov. 5 at 2:00 a.m., the clocks "fall back" one hour and we go back to standard time, which means the time we use for four months out... — Updated 11/10/2017
Full Beaver Moon Will Shine Bright Nov. 3 and Nov. 4
Not quite the supermoon, but many will love the beautiful and bright shining "beaver" full moon Friday Nov. 3 and Saturday Nov. 4, a day before the moon reaches perigee, its closest distance to Earth each month. This full moon is... — Updated 11/6/2017
Motorbike Accident on Montezuma
A motorbike rider is down at mile marker 13 on Montezuma Grade. Unfortunately, the good weather has brought out the weekend riders and speeds are causing factors along some of Borrego Springs more notorious roads.... — Updated 11/4/2017
Sad Day for Domos
Despite the hard work and dedication, Attila Domos has had to pull out of the 6 - 12 - 24 race and his world record attempt at the thirteenth hour. Although Domos has unofficially broken the record in the past, Borrego's roads saw the end to the athletes dream. The surface of the... — Updated 11/4/2017
6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championship, Nov. 3, 4
Welcome to the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships (WTTC)! Every November the best endurance time trial racers from around the world gath... — Updated 11/3/2017
6-12-24 Race Resources
Host Hotel Borrego Springs Resort & Spa 1112 Tilting T Drive PO Box 981 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Ph.: 760.767.5700 x201 | Fax: 760.767.5710 borregospringsresort.com *Reference the World Time Trial Championships when making reservations Volunteer Every successful cycling event... — Updated 11/3/2017
RAAM Course Around Borrego Springs
The Start and Finish is at Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs, California. The course is comprised of two loops – an 18-mile loop and a 4-mile loop. Competitors will race the 18-mile loop from their start until approximately 2 h... — Updated 11/3/2017
RAAM Schedule For Nov. 3 and 4
RACERS: It is important that you read all pre-race emails sent out. They contain important race updates. Also, follow the facebook page for updates. Friday, November 3, 2017 11:00 a.m. – Pit Area Parking Opens 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – 6-, 12- and 24-hour Check-ins 1:30 p.m. - 3:4... — Updated 11/3/2017
Red Ribbon Week at Borrego Springs Middle High School
At a young age, it is easy to be manipulated or peer pressured into doing things because it is "cool," when in reality, it's nothing. That was one of the statements made by principal Katherine Girvin at the Borrego Springs High... — Updated 11/3/2017
Car Fire on Montezuma Valley Road
At around 10:33 a.m., Friday Oct. 27, units responded to a car fire on Montezuma Valley Road, near mile marker 12.4. The cause of the fire was due to overheating. The male driver of the Ford pickup walked away with no injuries.... — Updated 11/3/2017
Halloween Buzz
The Borrego Sun is celebrating Halloween, hope you all are too. Even Mr. Bentley got into the spirit in his little buzzing bee outfit, and is having a blast at the office. Stop on by and say hello. While you're here, buy a copy of... — Updated 11/3/2017
Celebration of Life – Harry Preston
All are welcome to attend a celebration of life for Harry Preston. The service will be held at Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center at 2:00 p.m. Sunday Nov. 19.... — Updated 11/3/2017
Borrego Health Foundation Wants de Anza
Borrego Community Health Foundation has shown an interest in purchasing de Anza. The final decision will be announced over the next few days.... — Updated 11/2/2017
Choir Sings at Veterans Day Assembly
The Borrego Springs Middle High School choir sang a beautiful collaboration of God Bless America and This Land Is Your Land, conducted by on-site speech provider and choir volunteer Melissa Demuth. The choir sang in front of the school during the Veteran's Day Assembly, held... — Updated 11/2/2017
Farmers Market Canceled
The Farmers Market originally scheduled to return to Christmas Circle Friday Nov. 3, has been canceled. The new date is set to Friday Nov. 10, at 8:00 a.m.... — Updated 11/2/2017
Power Down Nov. 15
San Diego Gas & Electric will be working on putting up a new power line pole in Borrego Springs Nov. 15. The following businesses will be affected, and have no power – the Borrego Sun, Wells Fargo and Christmas Circle from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If anyone needs to reach the S... — Updated 11/1/2017
Choir at Borrego Springs Middle High School
Every Monday and Wednesday after school in Room 7, the sounds of different pitches and voices can be heard, echoing through the hallways. That is because choir has been brought back to Borrego Springs Middle/High School, thanks to principal Katherine Girvin. On-site speech service... — Updated 11/1/2017
Salton Sea, "No Longer A Good Place To Live"
The Desert Sun has provided a story about the Salton Sea, and some say it may "no longer a good place to live." Growing up near the Salton Sea during the 1960s, Johnson, now 59, remembers a healthy lake with a flourishing tourism industry. Southern Californians flocked to the... — Updated 11/1/2017
Earthquake in Borrego Springs
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Borrego Springs, near Henderson Canyon Road, U.S Geological Survey reported. At around 12:56 p.m. Friday, the temblor struck near the Anza-Borrego Desert community. No injuries or structural damages were reported.... — Updated 11/1/2017
ABF Bikes and Brews, Nov. 4
The Anza-Borrego Foundation is hosting the season’s first Bikes and Brews event Nov. 4, with a downhill ride through Grapevine Canyon, which has become a season-kickoff tradition, and will take participants through some of the state park’s most scenic areas. Riders will begin at... — Updated 11/1/2017
