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Nature Watch: "Verdin"
If Borrego Spring ever picks a town bird, the tiny verdin might be on the short list for consideration. The little gray bird with a yellow head is a permanent resident desert dweller found just about anywhere there are spiny... — Updated 6/2/2022
Seeing the 'Unseeable'
On a recent visit to my orthopedic surgeon's office, I was struck by her remarkable ability to point out even the smallest anomalies on my knee X-rays and MRIs. "How in the world did she ever spot those?" I remember thinking. The... — Updated 6/2/2022
"Sally's Kitchen"
Vintage Blue Cheese Dressing Recently, I’ve collected some inspiring, rare vintage cook books at House of Borrego Springs. Owner Elizabeth Rodriguez has a keen collectors eye of collectibles. ‘Add A Pinch of Pizazz,’ Culinary Experiences from the heart of Hollywood, 1979, is on... — Updated 5/27/2022
State Park to Resume Bighorn Sheep Count
Dedicated volunteers who spend some of the hottest days of summer at remote waterholes counting bighorn sheep are rejoicing at the announcement by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park that the annual census will return this year. Park... — Updated 5/27/2022
Oh Mother, What A Day!
The wind gusts reached 50 mph but that did not blow away the joy and celebration that was Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8th, in Christmas Circle. Sponsored by OLAX (Organizacion de Latinx), this fun-filled day marked the debut of... — Updated 5/27/2022
Water for Small Developments Considered
Starting in August 2021, the Borrego Water District Board created a Pilot Program for Small Development Water Supply, where a home, commercial or project with public benefit using less than 325,000 gallons per year are eligible to purchase water and receive service. At its meeting... — Updated 5/25/2022
Summer Safety Tips from ABF, ABDSP
Summer always starts earlier in the desert. We already see temperatures just under triple digits and want to share some tips to help you stay safer in the hotter weather. Although the number of visitors to the Park is much less in... — Updated 5/25/2022
Make Friends with Vega
Of all the books I've read during my nearly six decades of stargazing – and there have been a lot – my favorite isn't a technical tome like you might imagine. It's actually the inspirational and romantic autobiography of the lat... — Updated 5/25/2022
Cannes Film Festival
Patrick Meehan Jr. of Desert Media Holdings, Inc., and his wife Berna attended the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, which took place from May 17 to May 28 in France.... — Updated 5/25/2022
Chamber Sundowner A Huge Hit
It was quite the turnout for the Chamber of Commerce's last Sundowner of the season on May 5. Live music by "Two the Moon," helped set the tone with covers of various songs, while those in attendance enjoyed delicious tostadas,... — Updated 5/19/2022
Crime Statistics, Homeless Outreach, Emergency Medical Response Discussed at Sponsor Group Meeting
In keeping with the times, the May meeting of the Sponsor Group was a hybrid meeting, that is, there were an equal number of people who attended the meeting in-person at the Borrego Springs Library, and online via Zoom. While there were some minor audio hiccups at the start of... — Updated 5/19/2022
A Cosmic Coverup!
I just love eclipses. Not only are they fun to watch, but an eclipse is one of the few cosmic phenomena where we can see the movement of our heavens. If you're as intrigued by these celestial events as I am, then you must plan to... — Updated 5/19/2022
Food Review: "The Propeller: Great Views, Food and Staff"
I went to the Propeller Restaurant for dinner the other night and was surprised to see the place packed with wall-to-wall pilots. They had just finished their competition, the most attended ever. Izon Eden were performing after a... — Updated 5/19/2022
2022 BSFF Winners
6 Winners Chose by the BSFF Judges: Animated Film: Good Night, Mr. Ted – Nicolas Gastón Sole Allgnani Documentary: OutSwing – Samar Minallah Khan Narrative Feature: Eat Wheaties – Scott Abramovitch Narrative Shorts: Frank and Emmett – Carlos Fernandez Puertolas Hispanic... — Updated 4/15/2022
9th Film Festival Shines
From its inception nine years ago, the Borrego Springs Film Festival (BSFF) has grown into an integral part of life here in this quiet little town, and Fred Jee should be proud of his brainchild having matured into a strong voice... — Updated 4/6/2022
Nature Watch: "Creosote"
You might call the creosote bush the Ford of desert plants. They are not particularly fancy, they've been around a long time, and they can be found just about anywhere, in the desert at least. But the creosote bush provides food... — Updated 4/5/2022
Borrego Hawkwatch 2022
Any day now, you can expect Borrego Springs to see a flock of incoming visitors, and a well-organized welcoming committee is ready to greet them. These visitors make an annual appearance, but don't hit the traditional tourist... — Updated 4/4/2022
La Casa Del Zorro Solar Project Nears Completion
The estimated time for completion of the La Casa Del Zorro Solar (LCDZ) Project has been pushed back a bit, now expected to begin electrical generation in about 60 days. It's taken almost three years to get to this stage. "Delays... — Updated 4/4/2022
Finding the 'Dinky Dipper'
Pay attention to your everyday world and you'll soon realize that we're surrounded by astronomical words. The days of the week are named after the five visible planets, the sun and the moon. Go to a theater and you may see a film b... — Updated 4/4/2022
Who Let the Dogs Out?!
The competition was fierce, the 19 sponsors very generous, the ribbons bright and colorful, and the raffle items highly desirable as about four-dozen dogs and their owners gathered for the First RoadRunner Club/Springs RV Park Dog... — Updated 4/4/2022
Mall Vandal Update
After extensive damages to The Mall and Center on March 13, suspect John Benjamin Greenwood has been served with a restraining order while in custody. Property Manager of The Mall & Center Susan Percival went to the county court to... — Updated 4/1/2022
St. Patrick's Day Sundowner at BSR
The Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center hosted its first Sundowner of the season at the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa on March 17. The event was well-attended and with new members signing up. Many were relieved... — Updated 4/1/2022
SDG&E Credit to Offset Bills by As Much As $171.40
In the coming months, San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) residential customers will receive a break on their utility bills – up to $171.40 in bill credits, thanks to the California Climate Credit program. Administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the pro... — Updated 4/1/2022
Accident on Tilting T/Borrego Springs Road
A head on traffic collision on Tilting T Drive and Borrego Springs Road had two people life-flighted on March 25 in serious condition. The Borrego Springs Fire Protection District and the sheriff’s department arrived at the scene shortly after 2 p.m. When units arrived at the s... — Updated 4/1/2022
Grade Closed, Fatality
Montezuma Valley Road was closed from mile marker 6 to Palm Canyon Drive in Borrego Springs, after an accident involving a Chevy vehicle pulling a 27-foot travel trailer and a motorcycle. Units were dispatched shortly after 11 a.m. to the scene, arriving at around 11:45 a.m. A... — Updated 4/1/2022
