Free, all-ages events run through November 2 at the Community Resource Center

What Happens When Artificial Intelligence Imagines Spending One Human Day in Borrego Springs?

From alfalfa fields to airport lights and the 1961 Aero-Rama, one man's ambitious vision for Borrego Springs lives on in the Borrego Sun Files.

Borrego Springs now has its own online classifieds page, a one-stop spot to find local jobs, homes, services, and community happenings. The Borrego Sun Classifieds page gathers listings from around the valley so residents, seasonal visitors, and newcomers can find what they need without searching a dozen websites. The page already includes job openings at Borrego Springs Unified School District, caregiver opportunities through the Community Resource Center, covered RV and container storage, a local personal driver, volunteer opportunities with community organizations, and homes for sale across Borrego Springs. Listings are sorted into easy-to-browse categories: For Sale, Vehicles, Real Estate, Rentals & Storage, Services, Jobs, Wanted, Garage & Estate Sales, Pets & Animals, Lost & Found, Free, and Community. Readers can tap a category to see just those listings, and every ad has the contact information to call, text, or email directly. More eyes on every listing In the coming days, the Borrego Sun will begin actively sending readers to the Classifieds page. It will be promoted in the weekly email newsletter, which reaches 4,500 subscribers, across Borrego Sun social media, and throughout BorregoSun.com, which draws about 13,000 monthly viewers. The goal is simple: more views for the people and businesses who list with us, and an easier way for the community to find them. Real estate listings are updated regularly, so readers can check back for new homes as they come on the market. Place your listing Have something to sell, a job to fill, a rental available, or a service to offer? To submit a listing, email andrea@rammediafoundation.org with: What you’re listing and a short description Price, if any Your contact name, phone number, and/or email Visit the Borrego Sun Classifieds at www.borregosun.com/classifieds The Borrego Sun is published by Ram Media Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to amplifying local voices, keeping Borrego Springs informed and connected, and sharing the community’s story.

Local award-winning photographer brings a less traditional approach to Christmas cards and family portraits

Akrofest 2026: Top Honors and Competition Results A.J. Wilder was a standout at Akrofest 2026, taking first place in both the Unlimited Power and Four Minute Free competitions at Borrego Valley Airport. Flying an Extra 330SC, Wilder earned an overall score of 80.61% in Unlimited Power and an impressive 86.70% in the Four Minute Free event.  The Advanced Power competition was especially close, with Pawel Miko edging out Josh Horwich by just 4.6 points. Akrofest 2026 Division Winners Primary Power: Amber Hartenstine Sportsman Power: Michael Flagella Intermediate Power: Jodi Rueger Advanced Power: Pawel Miko Unlimited Power: A.J. Wilder Four Minute Free: A.J. Wilder The competition showcased precision aerobatic flying across multiple skill levels, bringing pilots and aviation enthusiasts together in Borrego Springs. Source: International Aerobatic Club official competition results, October 2026.

Joan Delores Rosen, 95, Remembered for a Life of Art, Adventure and Conservation

Jill Feltovich leads weekly Monday morning sessions sponsored by the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund Residents looking for a gentle way to start the week can join free tai chi classes at Christmas Circle Community Park, led by certified senior instructor Jill Feltovich. Sessions began October 19 and meet Mondays from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting. Often described as “meditation in motion,” tai chi is a Chinese practice of slow, flowing movements paired with steady breathing and focus. Its low-impact nature makes it welcoming for people of all fitness levels, and regular practice is widely recognized for helping with balance, strength, flexibility and a sense of calm. Feltovich teaches Yang style tai chi, the most widely practiced form, known for its smooth, graceful movements. Classes also include tai chi bang, which uses a short wooden stick to guide stretching, twisting and coordination exercises that help loosen the joints and build strength through the upper body. Feltovich brings 16 years of tai chi experience to the park. She is a certified senior instructor and a disciple of Master Jesse Tsao, and she shares her practice with the community at no cost. The open-air setting of Christmas Circle, with mountain views and morning desert light, offers an ideal backdrop for the practice. Sessions are free, and donations are welcome. The program is sponsored by the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund. 

All screenings are held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center, 590 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 . Our full schedule for 2026 is posted on the BSFI website: www.borregospringsfilminstitute.org . Please check the website for the most up to date information.

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SDG&E will conduct overnight testing of the Borrego Springs microgrid on Oct. 26, 27 and 29. The testing will require temporary power outages as crews confirm that the microgrid controller and supporting equipment can operate together as intended. Customers should prepare for: Up to two temporary outages of up to approximately 60 minutes between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 26 Up to two temporary outages of up to approximately 60 minutes between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 27 The possibility of a temporary outage between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 29 We appreciate the community’s patience. This testing is an important step to help ensure the microgrid can operate as intended and help reduce the impact of certain outages in Borrego Springs. The microgrid improves community resiliency but cannot prevent every outage. Pruebas nocturnas de la microrred de Borrego Springs programadas del 26 al 29 de octubre SDG&E realizará pruebas nocturnas de la microrred de Borrego Springs los días 26, 27 y 29 de octubre. Las pruebas requerirán interrupciones temporales del servicio eléctrico mientras nuestros equipos confirman que el controlador de la microrred y los equipos de apoyo pueden funcionar juntos según lo previsto. Los clientes deben prepararse para: Una interrupción temporal de hasta aproximadamente 60 minutos entre las 11 p.m. y las 4 a.m. el 26 de octubre Una interrupción temporal de hasta aproximadamente 60 minutos entre las 11 p.m. y las 4 a.m. el 27 de octubre La posibilidad de una interrupción temporal entre las 11 p.m. y las 4 a.m. el 29 de octubre Entendemos que las interrupciones del servicio pueden afectar las actividades diarias y agradecemos la paciencia de la comunidad. Estas pruebas son un paso importante para ayudar a garantizar que la microrred pueda funcionar según lo previsto y ayudar a reducir el impacto de ciertas interrupciones del servicio eléctrico en Borrego Springs. La microrred mejora la resiliencia de la comunidad, pero no puede prevenir todas las interrupciones. Alex Welling, MLS Strategic Communications Manager, Major Projects, Wildfire & Operations

California State Parks and the Colorado Desert Archaeology Society invite the public to Archaeology Day, scheduled for Saturday, November 7.

Free Workshop Offers Practical Tools for Supporting People Living With Dementia

Every year at the start of November we celebrate, on two days, all those women and men who have gone on before us.

For Shirley Vilapando, Borrego Springs has always been more than a place to live. It has been a community of friendship, faith, support and belonging.