We Shall Never Forget!

The American Legion Post 853 will have a Memorial Day observance on Monday May 29th at 11:00 am at the Christmas Circle. The program to honor those men and women, who served in defense of our country, will include music, speeches, prayers and a rifle salute concluding with the playing of 'Taps". Following the service, all in attendance are invited to the Post for a complimentary lunch from approximately noon until 1:30 pm.

Chamber Of Commerce Dates To Remember

Chamber Closed Memorial Day (5/29)

57th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival

October 21 & 22, 2023

Vendor and Sponsors info coming soon.

Chamber Certified Farmers Market

Returns November 3, 2023

Executive Director's Notes

By Fran?oise Rhodes

Borrego Days Vendor Applications are here!

download app

The Chamber is open five days a week to help with the needs of our locals as well summer travelers. However, remember that the Chamber website is packed with information and the directory is a great place to start. visitborrego.com

BSCC Education Assistance Program

Encourage a Borrego Springs High School Student to further their education with the help of the BSCC Education Assistance Program.

Application link here

President's Club Video Feature

SDG&E Explains the Future of Net Zero.... click here to watch!

Borrego Springs Youth & Senior Center

For more info borregospringsseniorcenter.org

My office is here to serve. We have an experienced, responsive District 5 team that’s here to help. You can contact me at [email protected].

Borrego in the News

Planning a California Road Trip?

USDA Rural Home Disaster Repair Grant 

USDA is offering grant funding for low-income rural homeowners who experienced damage from the winter storms that occurred between December 27, 2022 and January 31, 2023. Use the Property Eligibility Map and the USDA Direct Income Limit Map to determine eligibility. The application will remain open until funds run out. For application questions, contact Patricia Coronado at [email protected] or (760) 355-2208 Ext 109.

Share your photo with the community!

Send it to [email protected]

and see it in an upcoming eblast.

If you'd like photo credits include your name;-)

An interesting page of Borrego history was the commission to design a new modular built American Legion Hall to be closer in town. It was more controversial than you could imagine! One group wanted to stay put and the other half wanted to build a newer better location...the stay put group prevailed. All that is left is this fading drawing.

Stuart Resor  

Many of the streets in Borrego Springs are named after the brands

(used on branding irons) of past ranches in the area.

Can you name this street?

Send answers to: [email protected]

(If there is more than one correct answer we'll draw a winner)

Did You Know?

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it came to be observed in honor of those who had died in all U.S. wars, and its name changed to Memorial Day.

Rams Hill Golf Evolves

Rams Hill is announcing a two-year multi-million dollar Bermuda grass conversion to create consistent and sustainable playing conditions, expand to a year-round golf season and anchor the community of Borrego Springs as a leader in employment, infrastructure and sustainability -- all while building upon our reputation as one of California's premier golf destinations and an "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Course" by Golf Digest.