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Akrofest in Borrego
Pilots from all over the country are back in Borrego Springs for the annual IAC Chapter 36 Akrofest Competition at the Airport from Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. They will be flying all day beginning at 8 a.m. Be sure to bring your chairs... — Updated 11/2/2022
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Emergency Communications
A short article last year in the Borrego Sun about emergency communications in our remote community has resulted in the formation of a network of amateur radio operators and creation of the Borrego RAMS radio club. RAMS stands for... — Updated 10/4/2022
Hot Days: Affect General Body Function, Mental Health
With temperatures climbing to record highs in San Diego County, especially in Borrego Springs, it's important to understand the way heat and extreme heat affect our bodies. Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that... — Updated 9/29/2022
$3M+ BWD Water Grant
Borrego Water District (BWD) is committed to replacing aging infrastructure and is taking a major step with the replacement of four tanks (Twin (2), Indian Head and Rams Hill #2) and the Diesel motor at the Wilcox Emergency Well. BWD Staff has been working for approximately 7 year... — Updated 9/27/2022
Searching for Neptune After Dark
Remember a few years back when Pluto was deemed to be no longer a planet? The internet erupted with protests. "Why isn't Pluto a planet?" people cried. "It was a planet when I went to school and, as far as I'm concerned, it still... — Updated 9/27/2022
Historic Desert Journey in Summer Heat
The few of us who spend time in the remote parts of the Colorado Desert this time of the year are normally in the air-conditioned comfort of an off-road vehicle. But that's about all that has changed since desert explorer and... — Updated 9/27/2022
BVEF Announces Change in Executive Leadership
The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF), the non-profit community foundation for the Borrego Springs region, has transitioned to new Executive leadership with the election of J. David Garmon MD, as President of the Board of Directors and Bob Kelly, transitioning to the role of Im... — Updated 9/20/2022
SVP Updates While We Wait
During the past two weeks, there has been activity in and near the Running M House in preparation for the placement of SVP Michael Martinez. A Sheriff’s Deputy went door-to-door in the immediate vicinity of the house to hand out flyers warning neighbors of the pending placement o... — Updated 9/19/2022
Honorary Mayors, Rotarians Return from Memorable Trek to Mongolia
The enormous platter of fresh cooked mutton, beef, goat, horse and potatoes was ceremoniously placed on the table in front of us as a welcoming gift from the Mongolian-Kazak family. A cup of warm tea with fresh camel milk from... — Updated 9/19/2022
Nature Watch: Tarantula
Halloween is approaching and for some reason, homeowners seem to delight in decorating with big, hairy spiders to frighten those of us trick-or-treating for candy or cocktails. Depending on your love of big spiders, it can scare th... — Updated 9/19/2022
Seeing a Cosmic Yardstick
One of the most common questions I hear regards how we determine distances to the stars – a question not so easily answered by waving my arms around in the dark. Many folks think that if a star appears fainter, it must be farther f... — Updated 9/19/2022
56th Annual Borrego Days Update
Things are moving along for the 56th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival, which is scheduled for October 22 and 23. It will be another fantastic season opening event in Borrego Springs with new entertainment, games and fun.... — Updated 9/19/2022
AL Riders Retire
The American Legion Riders, Post 853, want to thank the Borrego Springs community for their tremendous support during the 2021 – 22 season. The Riders truly appreciate your steady attendance of our monthly Wednesday Burger Nights and our monthly Steak Nights. These fundraisers a... — Updated 9/13/2022
Finding the Asteroid Vesta
I remember well those wonderful days of elementary school when the very mention of the "solar system" conjured up in my mind amazing images of the sun, the planets and their attendant moons, and even mysterious comets sweeping by... — Updated 9/13/2022
Desert Dust Storm – The Haboob
The shrill noise of the weather alert blared on my cell phone as I crossed Yaqui Pass. I had entered the danger zone and was being warned of possible severe weather, flash flooding and high winds in my area. Glancing eastward as I... — Updated 9/9/2022
Student Loan Relief for Many
President Joe Biden announced on August 24, student loan relief for most borrowers – a three-part plan to his promise to cancel $10,000 of student debt for low- to middle-income borrowers. In the statement released by the Biden administration, it stated that this plan, ... — Updated 9/7/2022
New Meter Reading & Billing Systems at BWD
The Borrego Water District is in the final stages of transitioning to new meter reading and payment processing systems. Starting in early 2022, BWD began to use a new cell phone based meter reading system that provides much more flexibility with increased “user friendliness.” Usef... — Updated 9/7/2022
Resolution Passes
The Borrego Springs Fire Protection District Board (BSFPD) voted 3 – 2 to approve an Application Resolution to dissolve the District and consolidate with the county-wide, San Diego County Fire Protection District (SDCFPD), at a special meeting on August 25 to reconsider the p... — Updated 9/7/2022
Extreme Heat
Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable. Still, more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Heat is the number one... — Updated 9/7/2022
Dog Days of Summer
As summers go, this one hasn't been unusually hot here in the Southern California desert, but it's not over yet! We've still got a while before the onset of autumn and, hopefully, the arrival of some cooler temperatures. In the mea... — Updated 9/7/2022
State Approves Plan to Phase Out Gas-Fueled Vehicles
Under a new policy approved by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles, California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035. This policy, however, will not ban people... — Updated 9/2/2022
Extreme Heat Cool Zones
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued an excessive heat warning due to triple digit temperatures forecast in much of East County and local deserts through the Labor Day weekend until at least Tuesday Sept. 6. The County operates Cool Zones at some libraries and... — Updated 9/2/2022
Energy Conservation Tips
In August, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, due to predicted high temperatures pushing up energy demand and tightening available power supplies. Consumers were urged to conserve... — Updated 9/2/2022
Waiting for Developments in SVP Placements
Borregans are waiting for the placement ordered by Judge David Gill for Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Michael Martinez to be housed on Running M Road and for a decision by Judge Theodore M. Weathers whether or not to place SVP Douglas Badger on Zuni Trail. Two placements – o... — Updated 9/2/2022
Want dark-sky friendly lighting at home?
Here’s a five-point checklist: 1 – Does the light serve a purpose? Light is useful for safe wayfinding and to help perform specific tasks, such as illuminating the entryway and stairs. 2 – Does the light fall only where it is needed? Direct the light down, not up into the sky.... — Updated 9/2/2022
