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The Old Glory Relay is 1 Flag. 50 Days. 4,000 Miles. The Old Glory Relay is a National movement showcasing the strength, grit and commitment of American Veterans in support of their well-being. This year's Relay began on April 1... — Updated 6/8/2023

A meeting and groundbreaking ceremony was held at the De Anza Desert Club on April 26. Prior to the groundbreaking, General Manager Ramien Shalizi presented various slides showing costs for the new landscaping and water management... — Updated 6/8/2023

On or about May 11, Sheriff's deputies visited houses in the Deep Well Community of Borrego Springs to deliver notification about the pending placement of Sexually Violent Predator Douglas Badger in their neighborhood. Neighbors re... — Updated 5/31/2023

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

This season's unexpected wildflower bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was a spectacular treat for new and returning visitors to the Park! And what a show it was for about four months – one of the longest wildflower seasons i... — Updated 5/31/2023

Eyes were to the sky once again, as the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Chapter 36 San Diego Hammerheads were back for the Spring Roundup competition from April 27 – April 29 at the Borrego Valley Airport. Despite the t... — Updated 5/31/2023

On May 1, 2023, the parish of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church welcomes Father David and Naomi Madsen to their community. He will be the new rector/pastor. Dave Madsen was born and raised in Colorado, and his wife Naomi grew up in... — Updated 5/24/2023

Having just sponsored the Community Easter Sunrise Service, the Borrego Ministers Association (BMA) received a gift from the Borrego American Legion Post 853, accepted by Co-Chairs Pastor Mateo Mamea and Father Michael Plekon from... — Updated 5/24/2023

It was warm for a spring day with temperatures nudging the low 90's as we bumped along the dusty road into Coyote Canyon last week. Most of the wildflower have vanished at lower elevations, so this adventure seemed to be more... — Updated 5/24/2023

Borrego Hawkwatch 2023 is officially completed, but the count of migrating Swainson's hawks continues because of the unprecedented numbers of birds stopping in Borrego Springs on their journey north of South America. Officially... — Updated 5/24/2023

Borrego Springs is in the middle of the Swainson's Hawk migration season. Migrating Swainson's are a joy to behold. They kettle up on a helpful air current, set their wings and take off like a battalion of RAF planes to northern... — Updated 5/11/2023

The BWD Board of Directors has executed Agreements for the acquisition of water rights and property owned by William Bauer. The $1.3 million, 120 acre parcel acquired is the Citrus Ranch located farthest to the North in the entire... — Updated 5/10/2023

If they call the wind Mariah, then surely, we must acknowledge the artist who created some of the most spectacular formations in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Oceans, floods and even fire from ancient volcanoes certainly had a... — Updated 5/10/2023

You know there is something special about things that have several names. That's certainly the case with a delicate and colorful wildflower known as the Desert five-spot, lantern flower of the Chinese lantern. It's not a blossom... — Updated 5/10/2023