Local Voices

Growing up in Borrego is a blessing to me.  I am privileged to see the beauties it possesses, my favorite being the stars.  To me the stars are very interesting because when I look up at them they help me think.  The stars also help me relax and escape from my problems for a moment

Flowers in Anza-Borrego are unique.  They grow everywhere and are very beautiful.  What makes them unique is the fact that they bloom only once a year.  These flowers bring visitors to our town to look, and take pictures.  Because of this, our community gets together to prepar

One of my favorite things about Borrego Springs is its close community.  As I started coming to Borrego Springs High School my freshman year, I got to experience this first hand.  Everyone at school made me feel welcomed, although it did take some time to get used to everyone, now

The Performing Arts center is a very unique place that I have a personal connection to.  I've been dancing here since 2nd grade and have kept the same instructors throughout the years.  This place is very unique from the options it gives young people, to the valuable social and mental s

When it comes to eating in the town of Borrego Springs, El Borrego Restaurant is always my number one place.  This wonderful place is a locally owned business which is what makes it special and different from other restaurants.  It's low prices and deals also add to what makes El Borreg

Something I truly enjoy in Anza-Borrego is stargazing.  Stargazing in itself is such a unique activity.  Anza-Borrego is one of the true dark sky areas left in the US.  Borrego is one of the few places to offer this.  Many people ask me how this brings me enjoyment.  To m

Golfing is my favorite activity that Borrego Springs provides.  Golfing is a very hard sport, but it is also very unique and there are not a lot of people my age who play.  Golfing to me serves as a distraction and a way to relax.  This sport brings me a lot of joy because I could

When it comes to Borrego Springs, one thing I enjoy tremendously is High School Sports.  Going to a small school has given me the opportunity to be a part of many sports and taught me life lessons.  It has also provided me with a second family.  Sports not only teach respect, disci