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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2025 CONTACT : Gabriela Dow, Borrego Community Builders (858) 735-2922, gdow@ardurra.com Borrego Community Builders Breaks Ground on First Model Home in Borrego Springs Borrego Springs, CA – (August 27, 2025) A groundbreaking ceremony held today by Borrego Community Builders (BCB), a Rams Hill initiative, marked the start of construction for the first model home in the Deep Well community of Borrego Springs. The event also served as the official launch of BCB’s efforts to build Borrego Community Homes and lead projects that support Borrego Springs. More than 30 community members, local leaders and partners gathered for the ceremony, with remarks from Rams Hill leadership, a project overview and a Q&A session with light refreshments at the Rams Hill Golf Club. BCB is building 150 to 200 affordable homes that will help support Borrego’s long-term vitality and resilience within a community of just over 3,000. Each home is designed to reduce long-term living expenses with full-home solar-powered energy and storage, straw bale insulation and low-water native landscaping in yards. “Today’s groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction, it reflects our commitment to the future of Borrego Springs and our wonderful neighbors here,” said Rodney Bruce, Director of Development & Construction at Rams Hill Golf Club. “We are proud to partner with the community to build Borrego Community Homes and lead projects that strengthen Borrego Springs.” This first model home is part of BCB’s broader initiative to address the critical need for attainable housing in Borrego Springs. A Community Advisory Committee is guiding the overall effort to ensure the project reflects local priorities and delivers meaningful benefits for residents. Download PDF to share Media Opportunities: Photos and video from the groundbreaking are available upon request. Interview opportunities with project leadership can be arranged by contacting info@borregocommunitybuilders.com . About Borrego Community Builders: Borrego Community Builders (BCB) is a Rams Hill initiative focused on building Borrego Community Homes and leading projects that support the Borrego Springs community. Follow #BuildBorrego hashtag for updates and learn more at: www.BorregoCommunityBuilders.com Facebook: @BuildBorrego www.facebook.com/buildborrego Instagram: @buildborrego www.instagram.com/buildborrego X: @BuildBorrego https://x.com/BuildBorrego Bluesky: @buildborrego.bsky.social‬ https://bsky.app/profile/buildborrego.bsky.social Learn More About Borrego Springs

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$60 Rounds for Borrego Springs Residents This Summer Mondays just got better for Borrego Springs residents. Rams Hill Golf Club is offering $60 rounds of golf every Monday after 9:00 AM through the summer. Just show a valid local ID at check-in to receive the discount. Call (760) 767-3500 or stop by the Rams Hill Golf Shop to book your tee time. Set in the foothills of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Rams Hill is a Tom Fazio–designed course known for its lush fairways, elevated greens, and panoramic desert and mountain views. Consistently ranked among California’s top public courses, it offers a challenging and rewarding round in a quiet desert setting. Locals looking for a break from the heat can turn their Monday round into a full staycation with Rams Hill’s Stay & Play packages . It’s an easy getaway without the drive—offering new scenery, a peaceful night, and an early morning round with fewer crowds and cooler temps. Offer ends August 31. Valid local ID required at check-in. Borrego Springs Year Round