Andrea McKenna • May 10, 2026

Did You Know? Borrego Sun History

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Did you know the Borrego Sun was established in 1949 and has documented Borrego Springs for more than 70 years?


The newspaper has covered local life, community milestones, desert events, and stories from Borrego Springs, Julian, Ocotillo Wells, and the Salton Sea.


In 1954, Copley Press purchased the Borrego Sun and helped modernize the paper during an important growth period for Borrego Springs.


James Copley also played a role in promoting Borrego Springs as a desert resort community. Copley Press produced promotional films, featured Borrego Valley news, and helped bring wider attention to the area.

The historic Borrego Sun building was built in 1960 and originally housed both the newspaper offices and a bank.


Today, the Borrego Sun archive includes thousands of photos, articles, maps, and clippings that help preserve the story of Borrego Springs and the surrounding desert region.


More is to come for the historic Borrego Sun.




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