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11/25/2025

Update on New Welcome Signs

Happy Thanksgiving! The Borrego Springs Welcome Sign committee is grateful to the many individuals and businesses who have supported efforts to construct the first new “Welcome to Borrego Springs” sign since the 1970’s. Because of their support, we have raised almost $29,000. Donations have ranged from $10 - $5,000 and we are thankful for every single dollar.

Apparently costs to construct and install the signs have gone up significantly in the last year and a half. Therefore, when we thought we had almost reached our fundraising goal, we were told we might need as much as 50% more. The Borrego Village Association has got to work looking at alternative vendors, we are currently requesting estimates, and still hoping to get the job done for closer to the original estimate.

If you pledged funds, that pledge will likely be requested in December or January. If you donated cash, please know that it is safely in an account earmarked for the welcome sign. If you haven’t donated yet, PLEASE DO! More funding is certainly needed and appreciated, especially as we have two more signs to construct after this one.

To donate:
The Borrego Village Association, a 501c(6) c, nonprofit organization, is leading the fundraising. Contributions checks can be made out to the Borrego Village Association and sent to Borrego Village Association. P.O. Box 1133, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Donations can also be made via PayPal found on our website at BorregoVillageAssociation.org, or made via Zelle transfer. Pledges can be made using the form below. If you have any questions or require further information, email [email protected]

Happy holidays and with many thanks to those who have - or will - donate, The Welcome Sign Commitee - Jim Dion, Bruce Durbin, Nancy McRae, Alicia Wszelaki

05/28/2025

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, students from the Interpretive Host class at Borrego Springs High School took a field trip to the San Diego Natural History Museum - thanks to generous sponsorship by the museum itself. The visit focused on the “Coast to Cactus” exhibit, which explores San Diego County’s incredible range of habitats - from coastal beaches and chaparral to mountains and the Anza-Borrego Desert. As one of only 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world, the region is home to species found nowhere else and is under threat from habitat loss.

Students also explored “Fossil Mysteries,” an interactive exhibit that spans 75 million years of prehistoric life, with a special focus on Ice Age mammals. The group was guided through “Extraordinary Ideas from Ordinary People: A History of Citizen Science” by a museum docent and wrapped up their visit with a self-guided tour led by their teacher, Miss Valdez. The experience gave students the chance to connect classroom lessons to the broader story of our region’s natural and cultural history.

This trip was one of over twenty field experiences this year, including visits to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the Borrego Art Institute, the ArtPark, and many surrounding sites like the Salton Sea, Cuyamaca, Coachella, San Diego, and Ocotillo.

These experiences help students see their local environment through new eyes and inspire a deeper connection to place. Thanks to programs like this, they’re not just learning, they're preparing to lead.

This program is made possible by grants from the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund, San Diego County Board of Supervisors - District 5, and private donations.

04/04/2025

Partner with Us to Bring New Welcome Signs to Borrego Springs!
The Borrego Village Association (BVA) has been working closely with a volunteer committee to replace the aging welcome signs that greet visitors and residents of Borrego Springs. Originally installed in the 1970s, these signs are now faded, worn, and no longer reflect the vibrancy of our community.
After an extensive planning process—including two community surveys and broad outreach—we have finalized three new welcome sign designs and selected ideal locations for them. The designs were developed in partnership with Graphic Solutions a San Diego-based firm. Their expertise, combined with valuable community input, has resulted in an exciting and meaningful project that will enhance the town’s identity and sense of pride.
For more information and how you can help email us at [email protected], visit us at BorregoVillageAssociation.org or, send us a message at BVA, P.O. Box 1133, Borrego Springs, VA 92004

02/18/2025

The Borrego Village Association welcomes "The 508" the original Race Across America (RAAM) qualifier - The World's Toughest Bike Race, to Borrego Springs, CA, September 19 - 21, 2025. Registration opens March 15, 2025. For more information see: https://www.the508.net/
The 50th edition of "The 508" will be open to solo racers as well as 2 and 4-person teams. Solo riders may ride with or without a support crew. Teams must be accompanied by a support vehicle. The course will feature 4 loops totaling 508 miles with 38,000 ft of elevation gain. Each loop uses a portion of the RAAM route. Each loop will start and finish at the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa.

Borrego Springs is a small desert community of about 3,000 friendly people, roughly 90 miles NE of San Diego, enfolded within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, featuring 650,000 acres of magnificent desert hiking, birding, off road adventures, and dispersed camping. Visit Borrego Springs and enjoy our affordable lodging, plenty of dining options and low-traffic roads, great for cycling!

10/20/2024

Take the Welcome Sign Survey! It's time to finalize Borrego Spring's design for a new WELCOME SIGN. From October 2023 - January 2024 the Borrego Village Association (BVA) organized a grass roots committee and surveyed Borrego Springs’ residents, seasonal residents, and visitors to obtain input about what they would like to see in a welcome sign. To obtain a copy of the results of the survey contact [email protected]

We need your input again. Instead of a “vote for your favorite” survey, the committee would like additional feedback from you on each design. The design elements are explained, followed by 3 questions about each design. At the end of the survey, please tell us your first and second choices. Also at the end of the survey is a chart showing how the designs met the criteria established by the first survey.

Use the QR code to fill out your survey or or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGXVVK6

If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

09/20/2024

Fiery sunrise yields to wind and weather as summer begins to wane in Borrego.

09/19/2024

FREE Emergency First Aid - CPR Certification Course - Friday, October 25th. 3pm - 8pm

The Borrego Village Association is offering a 5-hour Emergency First Aid - CPR Certification course free of cost to all full and part time residents of Borrego Springs on Friday, October 25th. from 3pm - 8pm. Course location: Borrego valley Endowment Fund (next to Community Resource Center, east side of The Mall, 587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 128, Borrego Springs, CA.)

The program is led by Colin Macdonald from KitFox Outfitters in Ramona. Colin is a certified American CPR, OSHA Standard First Aid & Emergency Care instructor.

These practical health skills will help make our community, and those who visit here, safer and healthier.
· The course is FREE of charge and includes all training materials and a First Aid / CPR Manual for you to take home.
· The Certifications earned in these courses are valid for two years.
· Minimum age is 16 years old
· Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
· To register email [email protected]

If you, or someone you know, are interested in registering to take this FREE First Aid - CPR Certification course on Friday, October 25th from 3pm - 8pm, have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Jim Dion at [email protected]

07/17/2024

During your next stay in Borrego Springs, if the temperatures are high, there’s a rewarding drive with desert views from the mountains above.
It’s called Sunrise Hwy (S1) and it provides plenty of opportunities to hike and get a break from the heat.

Leaving around 5:30am will get you to the Sunrise Trailhead around 6:30am. It connects with the Pacific Crest Trail so it can be as short or long as you’d like.

Along this trail you get to view the rising sun, listen to quails coo and morning birds sing, breathe in the fresh cool air, and admire the views and flowers in bloom.

Plus, with temperatures 15° to 20° less than they are in town, this is a morning or day trip that can be well worth the drive.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July everybody! We like to celebrate our Independence out here by enjoying the sweet silence of the night while admiring the stars and milky way.
And if we really pay attention, we may catch a shooting star or 2.

Remember to be mindful of the heat and rise early to explore, bring extra water wherever you go, return to your car by 9am and rest in a cool or air conditioned space during the hottest part of the day 2pm-5pm.

If you need any last minute provisions,
Village Liquor and X L Co will be open until 9pm.
Mirage Gas will be open until midnight.

We’re expecting some hot days ahead of us so stay safe out there.

07/01/2024

Who’s had enough of the crowded beaches and traffic?
There are more private and peaceful scenes in the desert that await and water is included!
The clean pools in Borrego Springs are the perfect temperature right now and while there are several hotels and vacation rentals to choose from. Here are some of our favorites:

Photo 1: Perfect for a visit with friends or loved ones. With several pools to choose from,
Casa Del Zorro has some rooms and casitas available with a pool just a few steps away (make sure to mention your preference when booking). The main pool is located right next to the hotel’s bar and restaurant, The Fox Bistro so while your catching some sun, brunch and drinks are close by as well.

Photo 2: Bringing the family?
Club Circle East Resort has a few pet-friendly, private 1 and 2-bedroom condos available with a full kitchen and lots of charm. Their pool also has a ping pong table you can play in the shade.

Photo 3: For early mornings risers,
Borrego Springs Resort and Spa has tennis courts to play on before heading over to the pool with several shaded canopies to choose from. It is also located right next to The Arches, open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday morning. Cocktails anyone?

Pro tip: It’s worth waking up early to catch the coolest part of the day, 5am-10am and go exploring. Plan to rest in your air conditioned room during the hottest part of the day around 3pm so you can stay up to see the stars at night. This weekend will be a new moon so we’re expecting maximum visibility.

Enjoy!

06/20/2024

Happy Summer Solstice!
Today is the longest day of the year, which means the nights will get longer, giving us more time to enjoy night sky.

The full moon will be rising tomorrow around 8:15pm, providing a Fonts Point photo op or the chance for a short but beautiful moonlit night hike.

The June Bootid meteor shower will be active from Saturday, June 22nd until June 2nd. The peak rate of meteors will be June 27th so if you can’t make it out here this weekend, next weekend will give you another opportunity for desert night fun.

We hope whatever you end up doing, that nature gets to be apart of it. Have a great weekend!

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