June 8, 2025
The Ram: Borrego Valley Community Radio
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What is Borrego Valley Community Radio?
Borrego Valley Community Radio is a grassroots, not-for-profit project, designed from the ground up to be built by the community and serve the community.
For more information, get in touch with Mike Rue:
Phone: +1 760-765-5518
Email: TheRamRadio@gmail.com
How Will It Serve the Community?
- Free-Form Music: Borrego Valley Community Radio will provide music from all genres, largely contributed by community members who want to try being a DJ for a while!
- Live Event Coverage: Opportunities to cover live events around the community, such as school events, community gatherings, live music, and more.
- Support Local Efforts: Promote local businesses and events while strongly encouraging community endeavors and involvement.
- Inspire Students: Amazing opportunities to reach out to students in our schools by offering hands-on workshops and activities to inspire careers in radio and communications.
- Emergency Hub: Serve as a critical hub for communications, connections, and vital information when needs arise, especially during emergencies if local cell or landline infrastructure goes down. (Reminder: Everyone should have a battery-powered radio handy!)
Would You Like to Help? Here’s How!
- Donate Your Time: Help build and maintain this amazing community project.
- Underwrite Equipment: Donate or underwrite a piece of equipment or cover a monthly operating expense (broadcast mixer, microphones, and DJ CD player are top of the list!).
- Support Bilingual Programming: Programación Bilingüe!
- Donate Music: Share your records or CDs to expand our music collection.
- Make a Financial Contribution: Make a monthly or one-time donation to support the station.
- Be on the Air: Submit your favorite playlist and receive on-air credit for your music program.
- Lend Your Voice: Use your wonderful voice to record bumpers, station IDs, commercials, or community calendar announcements.
- Buy Ad Space: Coming soon—advertise your local business or event!
- Cover Local Events: Go on location to cover events for the station and post to the socials. We’ll really need this!
Attention Local Musicians!
Make your music heard on Borrego Valley Community Radio! Have airtime to talk about your group, music, and history—or take over the DJ booth yourself!
Learn More About Borrego Springs
Looking for something creative and free for kids this weekend? The Borrego Art Institute is hosting a KidsArt class on Sunday, July 27, from 1 to 3 PM where children ages 7 to 17 can make their own colorful pinwheel. All supplies are provided No registration required Held inside the Borrego Art Institute Gallery, 665 Palm Canyon Drive This fun, drop-in class encourages creativity and welcomes kids of all experience levels. KidsArt classes are always free , making it easy for families to explore art in a supportive setting. Questions? Contact the Education Coordinator at cody.magee@borregoartinstitute.org
DAP Health provided free screenings and support today at Borrego Springs Community Resource Center. Visit borregocrc.org for future events.
Food, Fun, and Community in Borrego Springs Looking for something fun and social this weekend? Head to American Legion Post 853 on Sunday, July 27 for an afternoon of community connection, great food, and friendly trivia. Carnitas, rice, and beans will be available for purchase starting at 1:00 PM, followed by a trivia game at 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome — locals, visitors, and newcomers alike. $1.00 buy-in Events like this are a great reminder that Borrego Springs is a year-round community. Whether it's summer or winter, there’s always something happening and someone to share it with. Post 853 continues to be a place where people gather for good causes and good company. Trivia at Post 853 is more than a game — it’s a way to stay connected, support local efforts, and enjoy an afternoon with neighbors. Location: American Legion Post 853 4515 Borrego Springs Rd, Borrego Springs, CA Come hungry. Leave connected. That’s Borrego Springs.
$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
Apply by November 15 for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award If you’re a woman living in Borrego Springs, Warner Springs, Salton City, Ocotillo Wells, or Julian , and you are working to improve your life through education, the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award is here to support you. This grant offers $1,000–$4,000 in financial assistance to help cover education-related expenses. The deadline to apply is November 15 . About the Live Your Dream Award The Live Your Dream Award , presented by Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs , provides financial help to women who are: The primary financial support for their families Enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational training program Experiencing financial need Funds can be used for a variety of expenses, including: Tuition and school books Transportation or gas Childcare Uniforms or tools needed for school or work A previous recipient shared, “The award helped me a lot with gas money and to get uniforms and tools for school and for work.” Who Should Apply You are eligible if: You are a woman with financial need You are the main financial support for your family You are currently enrolled in a vocational training or undergraduate program You live in Borrego Springs, Warner Springs, Salton City, Ocotillo Wells, or Julian How to Apply Deadline: November 15 Apply online at: www.soroptimist.org/LYDA-apply
Coyote Steakhouse is open for summer Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00–8:30 PM. Prime rib, steaks, seafood, prix fixe menu, and specialty cocktails available.
Food Bank Partnership Serving Borrego and Beyond
A Community Effort to Reflect Our Shared Spirit The Borrego Springs Welcome Sign Committee is leading a long-awaited effort to replace the aging “Welcome to Borrego Springs” signs with designs that better reflect the vibrant, diverse, and welcoming spirit of the community today. Below is their message, shared with residents, local organizations and businesses, explaining how you can be part of this legacy project.
