Ma-D-Som Mexican Food & Snacks
Bienvenidos / WelcomeEnjoy your Meal
Owner: Socorro Osuna MoranChef: Luis Brambila
Telephone: 517-3213Rockola Y Karaoke
Inside Plaza GuadalajaraSouth West CornerThank You!
Breakfast & Lunch ..... All Day Long!
Eggs Any Style $ 3.00 USD.
With: Ham, Bacon or Sausage; comes with Rice and Beans
Hot Cakes: $ 3.00 USD
With: Ham, Bacon or Plain (two Cakes)
Specialties: Insanely Addictive....
Carne Asada Order: (rice and beans) $ 5.00 USD
Enchiladas: Chicken, Beef or Cheese (3) $ 4.00 USD
(With Rice and Beans)
Shreded Beef Sopes. (3 pieces) $ 4.00 USD
Flautas (rolled Tacos) Chicken or Beef $ 4.00 USD
(Six Rolled Crispy Tacos, with Beans, Lettuce, and Sour Cream on top)
Mexican Chilaquiles: Plain $ 4.00 USD
with Chicken or Beef (very Traditional) $ 4.50 USD
Tortas, Hamburgers & Sandwiches
Tortas: Ham, Carne Asada, Machaca, Pork Loin, Chicken Breast, Milanesa $ 2.50 USD
Cheese Burger: With French Fries $ 3.00 USD Plain $ 2.50 USD
Sandwiches: Ham, Bologna or Chicken Breast $ 1.50 USD
Nachos Fiesta outstanding ask for it. Enjoy! $ 5.00 USD
Very special Nacho’s with choice of Beef or Chicken, Melted Cheese and Guacamole!
Los Algodones Classic Burritos and Gorditas:
Pork Meat W/ Nopales (Mexican Cactus & Pork in Red Sauce) $1.00 USD
Machaca - Shreded Dry Beef Burrito $ 1.00 USD
Bistek $ 1.00 USD
Chicharron (Pork Rind In Red Sauce) $ 1.00 USD
Sausage w/ Potatoes (Chorizo with Potatoes) $ 1.00 USD
One Egg w/ Sausage $ 1.00 USD
Shrimp or Fish
Buttter Glazed $ 6.00 USD
Marinated in Garlic $ 6.00 USD
Tacos:
Shrimp $ 1.25 USD
Fish $ 1.00 USD
Carne Asada $ 1.00 USD
Salads:
Chicken Breast $ 4.00 USD
Tuna Salad $ 3.00 USD
Executive Salad (Chef Salad) $ 5.00 USD
Fruit Salad (seasonal) $ 3.50 USD
Beverages:
Soda’s $ 1.00 USD
Fresh Fruit Drink $ 1.00 USD
Milk Shakes (Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla) $ 2.00 USD
Coffee (Regular) $ 1.00 USD
Coffee with Sweet Roll $ 1.50 USD
Snacks:
Sabritas con Queso $ 1.25 USD
TostiLocos $ 1.50 USD
Churros o Cacahuates Locos $ 1.00 USD
Churros preparados $ 1.00 USD
Sopas de vaso $ 1.00 USD
Palomitas $ 1.00 USD
Pay de Nuez. $ 1.50 USD
Flans. $ 1.50 USD
Yogurt. $ 0.75 USD
Cappuccinos. $ 2.00 USD
Licuados (Fresa, Chocolate y Vanilla. $ 2.00 USD
Chocolate Caliente $ 1.00 USD
Te Arizona $ 1.00 USD
Jugo de Naranja. $ 0.75 USD
Sodas $ 1.00 USD
Monsters $ 2.50 USD
Red Bull $ 2.50 USD
Aguas Frescas $ 1.00 USD
MA - D - SOM Mexican Food & Snacks
Owner Socorro Osuna Moran
Chef:Luis Brambila and Staff
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Inside Plaza Guadalajara South West Corner Thank You!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
2010 Welcome winter visitor's Los Algodones, B.C. Mexico
2010 December 4th Saturday 9 A.M. to early afternoon.
Other up coming events for Los Algodones, B.C. Mexico
Welcome Winter Visitors Party DEC. 04 Ave A Between 2nd & 3rd St
MEXICAN PARTY "EL PARAISO RESTAURANT DEC. 10
2011 EVENTS
SAND DRAGS AT THE DUNES JAN. 1
NEW YEARS PARTY AT GREEN DOOR (NIGHT CLUB) JAN. 2
VALENTINES PARTY AT GREEN DOOR FEB. 14
Mexican Flag Day FEB. 24
FEISTA OF La Paloma de Plata Curios MAR.06 3rd Street Between Ave A & Ave B
Spring Party Winter Visitors Mar. 19 Ave A Between 1st & 2nd St
ANNIVERSARY OF EL PARAISO RESTAURANT APRIL 06 Ave A Between 1st & 2nd St
117 ANNIVERSARY OF LOS ALGODONES DOWN TOWN JUL. 17
Welcome Winter Visitors Party | DEC. 04 | Ave A Between 2nd & 3rd St |
Other up coming events for Los Algodones, B.C. Mexico
Welcome Winter Visitors Party DEC. 04 Ave A Between 2nd & 3rd St
MEXICAN PARTY "EL PARAISO RESTAURANT DEC. 10
2011 EVENTS
SAND DRAGS AT THE DUNES JAN. 1
NEW YEARS PARTY AT GREEN DOOR (NIGHT CLUB) JAN. 2
VALENTINES PARTY AT GREEN DOOR FEB. 14
Mexican Flag Day FEB. 24
FEISTA OF La Paloma de Plata Curios MAR.06 3rd Street Between Ave A & Ave B
Spring Party Winter Visitors Mar. 19 Ave A Between 1st & 2nd St
ANNIVERSARY OF EL PARAISO RESTAURANT APRIL 06 Ave A Between 1st & 2nd St
117 ANNIVERSARY OF LOS ALGODONES DOWN TOWN JUL. 17
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Border Area Speed Traps, Los Algodones B.C.
Interstate Interstate 8 near Interstate Interstate 8 at Arizona Border Winterhaven, California
Interstate 8 near Sidewinder Road Winterhaven, California
I-8E just before Arizona border. Winterhaven, California
STATE ROUTE 186 (aka: Algodones Road) At Quechan Casino to Mexican Border
At times it is difficult to drive the road without seeing a number of enforcement vehicles!
Clothing Fabric entering from China, Indonesia, etc
A bit of information that you might like to know about. We have friends here in our community and one of their sons is an entomologist (insect expert), and has been telling them that there is an epidemic of bed bugs now occurring in America. Recently I have heard on the news that several stores in NYC have had to close due to bed bug problems, as well as a complete mall in New Jersey.
He says that since much of our clothing, sheets, towels, etc. now comes from companies outside of Mexico and America, (sad but true), even the most expensive stores sell foreign clothing from China, Indonesia, etc. The bed bugs are coming in on the clothing and bedding as these countries do not consider them a problem. He recommends that if you buy any new clothing, bedding, fabric, even underwear and socks, sheets, towels, etc. that you bring them into the house and put them in your clothes dryer for at least 20 minutes. The heat will kill them and their eggs. DO NOT PURCHASE FABRICS and Place them in your home or hang them in the closet first. It does not matter what the price range is of the clothing, or if the outfit comes from the most expensive store known in the U.S. They still get shipments from these countries and the bugs can come in a box of scarves or anything else for that matter. That is the reason why so many stores, many of them clothing stores have had to shut it down in NYC and other places. All you need is to bring one item into the house that has bugs or eggs and you will go to hell and back trying to get rid of them. He travels all over the country as an advisor to many of these stores, as prevention and after they have the problem.
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Los Algodones B.C., Mexico Tortilleria
Los Algodones B.C., Mexico Tortilleria
Tortilleria Los Dos Arbolitos
Located at the west end of town. West Southwest from the Fire House.
From the Border, go south on 2nd St. Turn Right (west) On Avenue “B”, (fire house is at 6th and “B”.).
Second left onto 8th. (Note: Church on N.W. Corner). From “B” Street you can see the Tortilleria. 1 ½ blk.
Tortilleria Los Dos Arbolitos
Calle 8va. S/N (means no street number) Los Algodones B.C.
Suc. Joaquin Amaro # 1002 y Rio San Lorenzo
Col. Benito Juarez Mexicali, B.C.
Cel. (686) 117-5004
Prop. Valentin Menvivil Ayala
R.F.C. MEAV-831001-M50
Made with 100 percent Maiz (Corn)
The Product is excellant, Staff Courtious.
Just a short walk from down town.
Tortilleria Los Dos Arbolitos
Located at the west end of town. West Southwest from the Fire House.
From the Border, go south on 2nd St. Turn Right (west) On Avenue “B”, (fire house is at 6th and “B”.).
Second left onto 8th. (Note: Church on N.W. Corner). From “B” Street you can see the Tortilleria. 1 ½ blk.
Tortilleria Los Dos Arbolitos
Calle 8va. S/N (means no street number) Los Algodones B.C.
Suc. Joaquin Amaro # 1002 y Rio San Lorenzo
Col. Benito Juarez Mexicali, B.C.
Cel. (686) 117-5004
Prop. Valentin Menvivil Ayala
R.F.C. MEAV-831001-M50
Made with 100 percent Maiz (Corn)
The Product is excellant, Staff Courtious.
Just a short walk from down town.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Mexican Holiday Season Travel
Reporting from Mexico City —
It is an annual ritual, a pilgrimage that Mexicans living in the United States make to visit hometowns and families for the holidays.But this year, the terrifying drug war violence sweeping parts of Mexico is taking its toll.
The Mexican government is warning travelers driving into Mexico for the holiday season — many from Southern California — to move in convoys and only during daylight hours.
These convoys can be "escorted or monitored" if travelers check in with federal agents upon crossing the border, the government said. The Mexican army is also offering protection.
The recommendation signals an acknowledgement that hold-ups and violence on Mexico's roads attributed to drug-trafficking gangs could affect the holiday travel crush.
"When our own government says it's not safe to travel in our own country, it really makes you feel sad," Luis Garcia, head of one of the numerous clubs that Mexicans belong to in the Los Angeles area, said in a telephone interview from Lynwood.
Garcia said many of the nearly 2,300 members of his Federacion Veracruzana, an association of people originally from the coastal state of Veracruz, have decided to cancel their trips this year. The topic has been a top concern among Mexican expat clubs, and "people are really worried," he said.
Too often, Garcia said, motorists come upon roadblocks where people disguised as police demand money or the travelers' possessions. And waiting to form convoys can be time-consuming.
Mexicans living in the U.S., legally or illegally, often return to their hometowns for extended breaks from late November through early January.
The Interior Ministry made its travel recommendations this week in an announcement timed to coincide with the launch of its Compatriot Program. The multi-agency effort is designed to ease returning Mexicans back into their home regions by reminding them of rules and services.
"Compatriots can call free of charge the number 060, from any phone inside Mexican territory, to ask for information, report crimes or seek help," the ministry said in its statement.
Cash remittances from the estimated 12 million Mexican-born adults living in the United States are Mexico's second-largest source of foreign income, after oil exports.
Mexican state governments have predicted that travel home this holiday season may be down as much as 50%.
Hernandez is a news assistant in The Times' Mexico City Bureau. Times staff writer Tracy Wilkinson contributed to this report. see the LA. Times for detailed information.
Copyright © 2010, Los Angeles Times
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Otay Mesa Mexican Border Crossing
Ceremony to mark completion of key leg of I-905
OTAY MESA political, civic and transportation bigwigs got down on their hands and knees in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 905 and glue Bott Dots on to the freeway.This ceremonial gesture will mark the completion of a stretch of six-lane freeway, from the Otay Mesa Port of Entry to Britannia Boulevard, in the shadow of Brown Field Municipal Airport.
The $87.2 million project was funded by Proposition 1B, the $19 billion transportation bond approved by voters in November 2006.
On hand for the ceremony was Caltrans Director Cindy McKim, Senator Denise Ducheny, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, San Diego Association of Governments Board member and Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox and Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alejandra Mier y Teran.
State Route 905 is the major thoroughfare from the Otay Mesa border crossing to Interstate 805 and Interstate 5, a key access route for the hundreds of trucks passing through the border each day.
Caltrans estimated the cost of the entire project, from the border to I-805, at $610.5 million in February. Construction began on phase 1A of the project, from Siempre Viva Road to Britannia, in April 2008. Phase 1B will be from Brittania to I-805 and will be completed in 2012.
Please Read the San Diego Union -Tribune!
Bagrad crop pest Cabbage family
Exotic bug is threat to cabbage-family crops
Bagrada’s needle like mouth sucks juice from tissue of plants Bagrada bug has shown up in many inland gardens
Large populations of an exotic insect pest, the Bagrada bug, also known as painted bug or harlequin bug, appeared in many inland gardens this summer. The bug is native to Africa, and it was first found in California in June 2008 in Los Angeles County. It spread rapidly and is now widely distributed throughout much of Southern California.The Bagrada bug is a major pest of crop plants in the cabbage family, which also includes broccoli, cauliflower, kale, radish and turnips. Other crop hosts include papaya, potato and legumes.
The bug has needlelike mouth parts that it uses to suck juices from plant tissue. This produces large stippled or wilted areas on leaves and stunted growth on the developing central shoots or heads of plants.
Adult Bagrada bugs are about one-fifth- inch long and have shiny black shield-shaped bodies with distinct white and orange markings. Adult females lay eggs in the soil under host plants and on foliage. Populations can build up quickly and usually peak in late summer or early fall.
Bagrada has few natural enemies in our area, and chemical treatment may be needed to control large populations on crop plants. Before any insecticide is used, carefully read the product label to be sure it is safe to use on the plants you wish to treat. Insecticides that may help control the pests include pyrethrin, Neem Oil, insecticidal soap, Spinosad and carbaryl (Sevin).
Q: My 38-year-old grandiflora rose was 9 feet tall and covered with huge prolific blooms. Our gardener lopped off the top of the bush and it is now, barely, 5 feet tall. Did he ruin the rose, or is there something I can do to restore its former beauty?
A: Your rose should survive and, in time, regain its former stature and beauty. Giving the rose a little fertilizer and a thorough irrigation should help it recover. Be careful not to water the rose too often. Keeping the soil too wet could damage its roots. The severe pruning and loss of foliage will temporarily reduce the amount of water it uses.
If your rose has pink flowers, it may be an old variety, ‘Queen Elizabeth,’ according to Roger English, a rosarian and past president of the San Diego Rose Society. He recommends re-cutting the canes about a quarter-inch above a leaf with 5 leaflets or a bud facing in an outward direction. Leaving a long stub could lead to dieback and decay of the stem. If no leaves are present on the stem and the location of buds is not obvious, it may be better to wait until new shoots appear, and then cut the stem above the most desirable one.
Q: Some type of borer has attacked my peach tree. Will a dormant oil spray kill the pests? I want to keep the borer from spreading to my newly planted plum tree.
A: Several insect species can bore into the trunk, branches or shoots of peach and other deciduous fruit trees. I can only provide general information without knowing which insect you have.
Horticultural oils are contact insecticides, and spray must get on an insect to kill it. Borers feeding beneath a tree’s bark will not be controlled by an oil spray. Other insecticides, including products with systemic activity, are also not very effective against borers.
Branches that have been severely damaged by borers should be pruned out during the winter.
Borers often attack trees that are injured or not growing well due to inadequate soil moisture or fertility, severe pest or disease injury, root damage or old age. Select varieties well adapted to your area’s climate and plant them in well-drained soil. The bark on young trees should be protected from sunburn damage, which can weaken trees and create wounds that attract the Pacific flat-headed borer. You can protect the bark by painting the trunk with a whitewash consisting of water and an equal amount of white, flat interior latex paint. Adequate irrigation is essential to keep fruit trees healthy and vigorous. Water newly planted trees often enough to keep their small root systems from drying out. Established trees should be irrigated periodically during dry weather, and enough water should be applied to wet the soil about 2 feet deep.
Q: Indian Stick insects have invaded my Point Loma neighborhood. When I hand-water my plants, the insects move around and are easy to spot so I can pick them off and crush them. My garden is designed to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, so I don’t use pesticides. Is there a predator or natural product I can buy to control the pests?
A: The Indian Stick insect is an exotic pest. It does not have any effective natural enemies here, and I do not know of any predators you can buy. Hand picking is probably the best non-chemical method to control the pest. Indian Stick insects are difficult to see during the day when they hide among plant stems and remain still. Sprinkling plants with water disturbs the insects and some will move to the exterior of a plant. They can be picked off and crushed or dropped in a container partially filled with soapy water.
Please read the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Citrus Tree Damage
Water is best treatment for insects on citrus trees
Forceful spray should wash away those that feed on and damage the foliageGardeners who grow citrus often notice that some new leaves are damaged by insects. Close inspection may reveal aphids, citrus leafminer or Asian citrus psyllid. The place on a leaf where these insects feed is injured and may not grow at the same rate as surrounding healthy tissue. This can cause young leaves to become malformed as they grow.
Mature leaves that are damaged and malformed remain this way until they eventually fall from the tree. The abnormal leaves may look unsightly, but the green tissue continues to produce sugar, which provides energy for the tree. Pruning off damaged foliage does not help a tree unless leaves are so severely deformed that they protect pests from beneficial insects or chemical treatment.
Certain pests feed exclusively on new foliage, but the damage they cause can be minimized with vigilance and timely treatment. Check citrus weekly, especially during fall and spring, when they produce flushes of new growth. Closely inspect new shoots for insect pests and signs of their feeding.
Aphids like to feed on tender new leaves and are very common in spring. They suck sap from leaves and excrete droplets of sugary liquid called honeydew. Leaves may be coated with a sticky residue and black, sooty mold that grows on it.
Aphids multiply quickly. Their population can be reduced by washing trees with a forceful spray of water. Do this every one or two days for about a week. This will not harm beneficial insects like ladybugs and their alligator-shaped larvae, which feed on aphids. If you need to use a chemical spray, first try insecticidal soap, paraffinic oil or neem oil. These chemicals kill insects on contact and do not leave a persistent toxic residue on foliage so they are less harmful to beneficial insects.
Tiny leaves in the new flush growth on citrus can be twisted or burned back by a new pest in our area, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). The insect’s larvae feed on plant sap and excrete large amounts of sugary liquid. The insect can also transmit a deadly bacterial disease, Huanglongbing (HLB), which kills citrus trees in a few years. HLB has not yet been found in California, but it could soon be introduced from other areas like Mexico or Florida where it occurs. Visit
www.californiacitrusthreat.org to learn more about ACP and HLB. Call the State Exotic Pests and Disease info line, (800) 491-1899, to report possible infestations on citrus.
Larvae of a tiny moth, the citrus leafminer, can damage new citrus leaves. They feed on the inner tissue of young leaves, creating irregular silvery patches on the leaf surface. Mature larvae also fold the edges of leaves over their body when they pupate. High populations occur from summer through fall in our area, and almost every new leaf on a citrus tree may have some damage. This does not harm mature trees or reduce their fruit production. Chemical treatment may only be needed on young trees since their growth may be stunted by severe infestation. To learn more about this pest on line, search for UC Pest Note No. 74137 Citrus Leafminer.
Q: Can I combine different insecticides like Spinosad and Neem oil and use the mixture to spray my plants?
A: Different insecticides and other pesticides should not be combined unless the product label advises that this can be done. The active chemicals in different products and so-called inert ingredients may not be compatible. Combining products can produce a mixture that is less effective against pests or more toxic to plants or animals. Pesticides labeled for use on food crops also list a pre-harvest interval which is the number of days you must wait to safely harvest a crop after it is treated. This information will not be valid if you combine different products, even if the pre-harvest interval is zero days on one or both products.
Q: I planted purple leaved castor bean along one edge of my yard close to a street. Are these plants dangerous? A friend told me they were poisonous.
A: The castor bean, Ricinus communis, is a beautiful, fast-growing plant that is sometimes used as a screen. The plant produces very toxic seeds which are attractive to young children. Since eating only one seed can be fatal, it is not wise to plant castor bean in areas where young children may play or discover the toxic seed. A number of other ornamental plants would make a safer hedge or screen.
Q: My new banana plant produced a flower stock which now has a lot of small fruit on it. How can I tell when the bananas are ready to pick?
A: The individual clusters or “hands” of bananas on a flower stock ripen in sequence beginning with the oldest. A single hand of fruit can be cut from the stock when one or more of the bananas or “fingers” turn from green to yellow. The fruit will continue to ripen indoors and can be eaten when the texture and flavor is to your liking.
Gardeners who live in relatively frost-free areas of the county can grow banana varieties that are much more flavorful than the standard commercial banana sold at retail stores. More information on varieties and banana culture can be found at
www.crfg.org in the banana fact sheet prepared by the California Rare Fruit Growers.
Bananas are herbaceous plants that form large clumps. An individual stock or pseudo stem will flower after it has grown about 44 to 46 leaves. Flowering may occur any season of the year. Plants that flower during the fall or winter usually do not produce ripe fruit until the following spring or summer.
Please stay up to date by reading the San Diego Union-Tribune!.
Mexican Holiday Punch
It’s a warm, fruity treat: Mexican holiday punch, or ponche, served at celebrations starting in mid-December. It also can land border-crossing revelers in hot water.
Three key ponche ingredients cannot be taken across from Mexico because they may bring pests with them, according to a holiday reminder from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Sugar cane _ served with the punch in raw, chewable sprigs _ can harbor sugarcane borers, or Diatrea considerata. Tejocotes (Hawthorne apples) and guayabas (guavas) can carry destructive fruit flies.
“If they do have doubts, always declare those items so that you’re not penalized,” said Angelica De Cima, a spokeswoman for the agency.
A failure to declare can result in a $300 fine, or $500 for a second infraction.
The forbidden imports are cheap in Mexico, where they’re widely distributed at Christmas time. But you can find U.S.-grown varieties in San Diego at grocers that cater to Mexican tastes, like Santos Farms Market on Lincoln Avenue in North Park.
Proprietor Santos Nunez propped up eight-foot stalks of cane among rows of fruit and dried chilies. California tejocotes, when they arrive in late November, can sell for $7 a pound or more, he said.
For more information contact U.S. Customs or review articals found in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Time Change Mexico 2010
Daylight saving time 2010: Did Mexico turn clocks back this weekend? 10/31/10
Yes, most of Mexico turned its clocks back on October 31.
Mexico did not adopt the late end to daylight saving time that the United States began in 2007. In the US, we turn our clocks back on Sunday, November 7. This is causing some confusion for travelers. For example, for those of us in California, the resort destination of Puerto Vallarta is usually two hours ahead of us. But for this week, they will only be one hour ahead of us until we turn the clocks back next weekend.
By the way, it is officially called daylight saving time, even though most people call it daylight "savings" time, with an "s" on saving.
But there are exceptions in Mexico.
The following border towns stay on the same schedule as the US. The Mexican government made that exception to help avoid confusion and help commerce between the US and Mexico.
Acuna
Anahuac
Juarez
Matamoros
Mexicali
Nuevo Laredo
Ojinaga
Piedras Negras
Reynosa
Tijuana
The northwestern Mexican state of Sonora never changes its clocks. Sonora borders Arizona and part of New Mexico.
But the main tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cabo San Lucas, and Acapulco, changed their clocks on October 31.Friday, October 29, 2010
Attractions Los Algodones B.C. Mexico
Activities and Attractions
Los Algodones is a privileged place that has different sceneries that start from the green of the valley, the majestic and changing Dunes, and the Morelos dam that is the main supplier of the hydraulic network for this immense agricultural valley. Come and enjoy these unique sceneries from this region.
One of the main attractions in Los Algodones is the Mexican typical crafts and curios that are commercialized. There are several outlets where the artisans offer their product to the tourists, and as they exhibit them you can find crafts made from wood, clay, and forged iron as well as jewelry made with exotic stones and metals like silver and gold. Wonderful Painters in the area.
The Dunes are an excellent place to admire the unique beauty that Los Algodones offers; from the top of these golden sand mountains you can enjoy the beautiful view down to the green valley. This is a contrast of images that make Los Algodones an exclusive place to visit with the whole family.
The border town of Los Algodones has turned into the gathering point of tourists and residents of the area, and for the practice of outdoor sports. We invite you to enjoy a moment of recreation. Dunes are on both sides of the border.
For those that enjoy the outdoor activities, the dunes offer a countless option of activities starting by the buggy rides, four-wheelers or tricycles, and up to flying a kite or simply to rest and to appreciate the nature that surrounds it.
The Morelos Dam is located southeast of the Mexicali valley adjacent to the State of Arizona, USA. It serves as a supplying source to the hydraulic network of the immense agricultural valley, and it is used for the watering canals that are a part of the 260 miles main network, and 1,370 miles in the secondary network. There are also 236 private wells and 423 federal ones that supply the water for the city of Mexicali and its valley as well as for the city of Tijuana; the water is taken through one of the most modern aqueducts in Latin America that has the most advanced technology because the water has to be lifted up to 4,500 ft. above sea level through the Rumorosa Mountain.
Los Algodones is a privileged place that has different sceneries that start from the green of the valley, the majestic and changing Dunes, and the Morelos dam that is the main supplier of the hydraulic network for this immense agricultural valley. Come and enjoy these unique sceneries from this region.
One of the main attractions in Los Algodones is the Mexican typical crafts and curios that are commercialized. There are several outlets where the artisans offer their product to the tourists, and as they exhibit them you can find crafts made from wood, clay, and forged iron as well as jewelry made with exotic stones and metals like silver and gold. Wonderful Painters in the area.
The Dunes are an excellent place to admire the unique beauty that Los Algodones offers; from the top of these golden sand mountains you can enjoy the beautiful view down to the green valley. This is a contrast of images that make Los Algodones an exclusive place to visit with the whole family.
The border town of Los Algodones has turned into the gathering point of tourists and residents of the area, and for the practice of outdoor sports. We invite you to enjoy a moment of recreation. Dunes are on both sides of the border.
For those that enjoy the outdoor activities, the dunes offer a countless option of activities starting by the buggy rides, four-wheelers or tricycles, and up to flying a kite or simply to rest and to appreciate the nature that surrounds it.
The Morelos Dam is located southeast of the Mexicali valley adjacent to the State of Arizona, USA. It serves as a supplying source to the hydraulic network of the immense agricultural valley, and it is used for the watering canals that are a part of the 260 miles main network, and 1,370 miles in the secondary network. There are also 236 private wells and 423 federal ones that supply the water for the city of Mexicali and its valley as well as for the city of Tijuana; the water is taken through one of the most modern aqueducts in Latin America that has the most advanced technology because the water has to be lifted up to 4,500 ft. above sea level through the Rumorosa Mountain.
Medical Services Los Algodones, B.C.; Mexico
Medical Services Los Algodones, B.C.; Mexico
Dentists
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Doctors:
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Drug Stores / Pharmacies
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Optometrists
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Dentists
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Doctors:
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Drug Stores / Pharmacies
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Optometrists
The border town of Los Algodones is a community known for receiving thousands of visitors every year that come from the Northern USA and Canada. During their stay, these visitors take advantage of the excellent medical services in general; among the ones that stand out are the dental and optician’s shop, and specially the low prices on the acquisition of medicine and other things. It is worth mentioning that Algodones has turned into the most important receiver of health tourism in the area.
Cotuco tourist bureau Location
COTUCO tourist bureau
The Tourism and Convention Bureau’s creation was approved at a Council Meeting that was held at the Mayor’s offices on September 3rd, 1975. Decentralized and of Local collaboration, it is an auxiliary to the Tourism Authorities in the Conservation, Protection, Development, and Improvement of the Tourist Resources with the object to foster the Tourist Development.
Our Mission
To attract National and International tourism by promotion and advertisement strategies of the Tourist, Cultural, and Sporting Activities of the Municipality. This is done in coordination with the Tourist Sector acting with Responsibility, and a Spirit of Service and Professionalism to increase the tourist inflow and pouring.
Our Vision
To be a Leader Organism in the Coordination and Promotion of the Sites of Interest, events, and tourist services of the Mexicali Local Government positioning Mexicali in the Local, National, and International context.
MEXICALI TOURISM AND CONVENTION BUREAU
Address: Adolfo López Mateos y Camelias s/n
Phone & Fax : 551-98-00/ 01 , 552-58-77
SAN FELIPE TOURISM BUREAU OFFICES
Address: Ave. Mar de Cortéz #300 Centro de Gobierno
Phone & Fax: 577-23-00 / 577-12-82
LOS ALGODONES TOURISM BUREAU OFFICES
Address: Ave. Mariano Ma. Lee LÃnea Internacional
Phone & Fax: 01 (658) 51 7-77-55
The Tourism and Convention Bureau’s creation was approved at a Council Meeting that was held at the Mayor’s offices on September 3rd, 1975. Decentralized and of Local collaboration, it is an auxiliary to the Tourism Authorities in the Conservation, Protection, Development, and Improvement of the Tourist Resources with the object to foster the Tourist Development.
Our Mission
To attract National and International tourism by promotion and advertisement strategies of the Tourist, Cultural, and Sporting Activities of the Municipality. This is done in coordination with the Tourist Sector acting with Responsibility, and a Spirit of Service and Professionalism to increase the tourist inflow and pouring.
Our Vision
To be a Leader Organism in the Coordination and Promotion of the Sites of Interest, events, and tourist services of the Mexicali Local Government positioning Mexicali in the Local, National, and International context.
MEXICALI TOURISM AND CONVENTION BUREAU
Address: Adolfo López Mateos y Camelias s/n
Phone & Fax : 551-98-00/ 01 , 552-58-77
SAN FELIPE TOURISM BUREAU OFFICES
Address: Ave. Mar de Cortéz #300 Centro de Gobierno
Phone & Fax: 577-23-00 / 577-12-82
LOS ALGODONES TOURISM BUREAU OFFICES
Address: Ave. Mariano Ma. Lee LÃnea Internacional
Phone & Fax: 01 (658) 51 7-77-55
Tourist Tips Los Algodones, B.C., Mexico
Tips for Tourist
These are some of the recommendations that we have for your safety during your stay in our Area. The object of this is to keep you informed so that you and your family can enjoy and have fun during your stay in the Los Algodones area.
* Possession of drugs, guns, and fire arms of any kind is a federal felony, and its possession will be penalized according to the Law.
* The Green Angels give the tourist assistance or help on the road. If you need their support call the following telephones: (55) 525-08221 or (55) 300-263000 extensions 2950 and 2951. Free of charge. Mostly in the Mexicali area.
* Do not drink while driving vehicles of any kind.
* The legal drinking age is 18 years old.
* When you visit our night clubs, we recommend for your safety to drink responsibly, do not go out alone, and do not leave your drink unattended.
* Please remember that the speed limits in Mexico are in kilometers.
* Use your seat belt.
* Do not drive tired nor sleep at the side of the roads. We suggest that you look for the nearest town for your rest and safety.
* When you hire a service or buy a product, request a receipt or an invoice.
* Use the lifesaver and do not eat nor drink alcoholic beverages before swimming at the beaches.
* Carry with you a valid identification with photograph.The Mexican Army check points on the highways are for your own safety.
These are some of the recommendations that we have for your safety during your stay in our Area. The object of this is to keep you informed so that you and your family can enjoy and have fun during your stay in the Los Algodones area.
* Possession of drugs, guns, and fire arms of any kind is a federal felony, and its possession will be penalized according to the Law.
* The Green Angels give the tourist assistance or help on the road. If you need their support call the following telephones: (55) 525-08221 or (55) 300-263000 extensions 2950 and 2951. Free of charge. Mostly in the Mexicali area.
* Do not drink while driving vehicles of any kind.
* The legal drinking age is 18 years old.
* When you visit our night clubs, we recommend for your safety to drink responsibly, do not go out alone, and do not leave your drink unattended.
* Please remember that the speed limits in Mexico are in kilometers.
* Use your seat belt.
* Do not drive tired nor sleep at the side of the roads. We suggest that you look for the nearest town for your rest and safety.
* When you hire a service or buy a product, request a receipt or an invoice.
* Use the lifesaver and do not eat nor drink alcoholic beverages before swimming at the beaches.
* Carry with you a valid identification with photograph.The Mexican Army check points on the highways are for your own safety.
Historical Information Los Algodones, B.C. Mexico
Historical background of the Border Port of Los Algodones
The name of the town that we know as Los Algodones (The Cottons), Baja California, comes from the word cotton that has been cultivated in this region since old times. It is believed that it derives from Halchidomas that is the name of a Yuma Indian Tribe that inhabited that region since the beginning of the XVII century. Nonetheless, the phonetic similarity was the cause that the old town that divides Mexico with the United States between dunes and the Colorado River is known as Los Algodones.
Afterwards the name was taken for the Ranch Los Algodones that had 48,000 acres (19,420.8 hectares), and it is located at the west bank of the Colorado River (in the northwestern area of what was then territory of Northern Baja California). This great extension included rich lands due to the overflows of the Colorado River that the Indians used for their crops. The ranch had been granted in concessions by the Mexican Government to Mexican Owners that had the possession free of taxes.
The town of Los Algodones at the end of the XIX century initiated the canalization works of the Colorado River promoted by Mr. Charles Rockwood to water the Mexicali and Imperial Valleys. On this date, coinciding with the foundation of the Town Los Algodones, colonials arrived from Sonora called “Andrade Cowboys.”
The wild plants of the region grew on the sides of the Colorado River, and they reached heights of 5 ft. They formed a flower that gave as a fruit the cotton plant.
Los Algodones is situated in a region with signs of prehistoric traces (like Yuma) where they have found stony materials, at considerable depths (16 ft.), a great number of mammoth bones like premolars, knee-caps, vertebras, etc., and up to cylindrical utensils of small diameter like hitting clubs where you can notice the participation of the hand of man.
The first Algodones housing was established in the high part of the sandy plain now known as Andrade. As the Colorado River lowered its waters (in that time it was navigable according to the pictures of the Yuma prison museum), it looked for its main bed in a gradual way according to what we see in the frames left by the rain erosion in the mountain pilot side, and in the arsenic formations that are almost petrified.
In 1878 when the dividing line was marked between Mexico and the United States, on the American side it kept the name Andrade and on the Mexican side it was called Lerdo (in honor of the former President Lerdo de Tejada). Since 1878 the town of Yuma, Az. was founded, and 10 years later the name Lerdo was changed to Los Algodones; it was starting to be known in the coastal region of the Baja California Peninsula.
In 1879 it was sold to Thomas H. Blythe who was interested in irrigating the desert lands with the Colorado River water in both sides of the border. Blythe had already tried to reach the Palo Verde, California Valley region where now is located the cAlong with Guillermo Andrade, his partner, he was successful in irrigating the lands from the Sonora side of the River, and afterwards he began the task of canalizing the Colorado River to water the west side of both areas of the border; in 1883 he suddenly died without a will, and did not accomplish his goal.
Ten years after Blythe’s death a court in Ensenada, that was the capital of the northern territory of Baja California, declared to return the property of the ranch to the Mexican Government. Andrade then bought it in June of 1896.
In 1901 in the Northern Baja California District, the Ensenada Municipality was the only one formed with eleven local heads that were: Ensenada, Tijuana, Tecate, Los Algodones, Real del Castillo, and the ones that were in charge of a judge. That same year Mr. Manuel Vizcarra, who was the juridical and administrative authority, requested to the Ensenada Chief Politician to build a court at the Sharp Floodgate, but due to the River flooding the people was obligated to move to another place and that was how the Mexicali and the Calexico Valley came about.
In 1904 the Los Algodones and Mexicali municipality was divided assigning Wenceslao Sifuentes as local judge for Mexicali, and Maximiliano Marquez for Los Algodones.
The canalization was the achievement of several American entrepreneurs, and the success came through when the water started flowing and irrigating Calexico, Ca. in May 1901. Some time later on Andrade sold the Ranch along with all the land he owned in Baja California to Harrison Gray Otis, an editor for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. The name of Guillermo Andrade survives in the little town across from Los Algodones in the north side of the border called La Meseta de Andrade (Andrade’s Plateau).
The economic growth of Los Algodones had a great boom when the Dry Law was ordered and applied in the United States during the war; the casinos and alcohol businesses had a demand due to the floating population of Indians and colored people that came from the State of Arizona, USA. Likewise, these people came to gamble or to drink beer; this was the tourism that prevailed in that period. In that time Algodones had a Sub-delegation political category, and it was where some house gatherings like the River (Mexicali) depended from (1901-1902). This is the way the town’s life began to develop; it was until the arrival of Colonel Agustin Sanguines that the town really saw its activity, and when he bought Los Algodones from the house gatherings of the river (Mexicali) he ordered the transfer of the political powers from Los Algodones to what later was going to be called Mexicali. Nonetheless, Los Algodones kept functioning as a sub-delegation, and it was not the same; although later on it had a boom with regards to canteens and bars. What really brought it down were the political type situations that went on.
It was the strength and good will of its people and the local and state governments that brought it back up, and started a new boom with regards to tourism that has been the sustenance of the majority of the businessmen, professionals, and tourist service providers. ity that bears his name.
Along with Guillermo Andrade, his partner, he was successful in irrigating the lands from the Sonora side of the River, and afterwards he began the task of canalizing the Colorado River to water the west side of both areas of the border; in 1883 he suddenly died without a will, and did not accomplish his goal.
Ten years after Blythe’s death a court in Ensenada, that was the capital of the northern territory of Baja California, declared to return the property of the ranch to the Mexican Government. Andrade then bought it in June of 1896.
In 1901 in the Northern Baja California District, the Ensenada Municipality was the only one formed with eleven local heads that were: Ensenada, Tijuana, Tecate, Los Algodones, Real del Castillo, and the ones that were in charge of a judge. That same year Mr. Manuel Vizcarra, who was the juridical and administrative authority, requested to the Ensenada Chief Politician to build a court at the Sharp Floodgate, but due to the River flooding the people was obligated to move to another place and that was how the Mexicali and the Calexico Valley came about.
In 1904 the Los Algodones and Mexicali municipality was divided assigning Wenceslao Sifuentes as local judge for Mexicali, and Maximiliano Marquez for Los Algodones.
The canalization was the achievement of several American entrepreneurs, and the success came through when the water started flowing and irrigating Calexico, Ca. in May 1901. Some time later on Andrade sold the Ranch along with all the land he owned in Baja California to Harrison Gray Otis, an editor for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. The name of Guillermo Andrade survives in the little town across from Los Algodones in the north side of the border called La Meseta de Andrade (Andrade’s Plateau).
The economic growth of Los Algodones had a great boom when the Dry Law was ordered and applied in the United States during the war; the casinos and alcohol businesses had a demand due to the floating population of Indians and colored people that came from the State of Arizona, USA. Likewise, these people came to gamble or to drink beer; this was the tourism that prevailed in that period. In that time Algodones had a Sub-delegation political category, and it was where some house gatherings like the River (Mexicali) depended from (1901-1902). This is the way the town’s life began to develop; it was until the arrival of Colonel Agustin Sanguines that the town really saw its activity, and when he bought Los Algodones from the house gatherings of the river (Mexicali) he ordered the transfer of the political powers from Los Algodones to what later was going to be called Mexicali. Nonetheless, Los Algodones kept functioning as a sub-delegation, and it was not the same; although later on it had a boom with regards to canteens and bars. What really brought it down were the political type situations that went on.
It was the strength and good will of its people and the local and state governments that brought it back up, and started a new boom with regards to tourism that has been the sustenance of the majority of the businessmen, professionals, and tourist service providers.
The name of the town that we know as Los Algodones (The Cottons), Baja California, comes from the word cotton that has been cultivated in this region since old times. It is believed that it derives from Halchidomas that is the name of a Yuma Indian Tribe that inhabited that region since the beginning of the XVII century. Nonetheless, the phonetic similarity was the cause that the old town that divides Mexico with the United States between dunes and the Colorado River is known as Los Algodones.
Afterwards the name was taken for the Ranch Los Algodones that had 48,000 acres (19,420.8 hectares), and it is located at the west bank of the Colorado River (in the northwestern area of what was then territory of Northern Baja California). This great extension included rich lands due to the overflows of the Colorado River that the Indians used for their crops. The ranch had been granted in concessions by the Mexican Government to Mexican Owners that had the possession free of taxes.
The town of Los Algodones at the end of the XIX century initiated the canalization works of the Colorado River promoted by Mr. Charles Rockwood to water the Mexicali and Imperial Valleys. On this date, coinciding with the foundation of the Town Los Algodones, colonials arrived from Sonora called “Andrade Cowboys.”
The wild plants of the region grew on the sides of the Colorado River, and they reached heights of 5 ft. They formed a flower that gave as a fruit the cotton plant.
Los Algodones is situated in a region with signs of prehistoric traces (like Yuma) where they have found stony materials, at considerable depths (16 ft.), a great number of mammoth bones like premolars, knee-caps, vertebras, etc., and up to cylindrical utensils of small diameter like hitting clubs where you can notice the participation of the hand of man.
The first Algodones housing was established in the high part of the sandy plain now known as Andrade. As the Colorado River lowered its waters (in that time it was navigable according to the pictures of the Yuma prison museum), it looked for its main bed in a gradual way according to what we see in the frames left by the rain erosion in the mountain pilot side, and in the arsenic formations that are almost petrified.
In 1878 when the dividing line was marked between Mexico and the United States, on the American side it kept the name Andrade and on the Mexican side it was called Lerdo (in honor of the former President Lerdo de Tejada). Since 1878 the town of Yuma, Az. was founded, and 10 years later the name Lerdo was changed to Los Algodones; it was starting to be known in the coastal region of the Baja California Peninsula.
In 1879 it was sold to Thomas H. Blythe who was interested in irrigating the desert lands with the Colorado River water in both sides of the border. Blythe had already tried to reach the Palo Verde, California Valley region where now is located the cAlong with Guillermo Andrade, his partner, he was successful in irrigating the lands from the Sonora side of the River, and afterwards he began the task of canalizing the Colorado River to water the west side of both areas of the border; in 1883 he suddenly died without a will, and did not accomplish his goal.
Ten years after Blythe’s death a court in Ensenada, that was the capital of the northern territory of Baja California, declared to return the property of the ranch to the Mexican Government. Andrade then bought it in June of 1896.
In 1901 in the Northern Baja California District, the Ensenada Municipality was the only one formed with eleven local heads that were: Ensenada, Tijuana, Tecate, Los Algodones, Real del Castillo, and the ones that were in charge of a judge. That same year Mr. Manuel Vizcarra, who was the juridical and administrative authority, requested to the Ensenada Chief Politician to build a court at the Sharp Floodgate, but due to the River flooding the people was obligated to move to another place and that was how the Mexicali and the Calexico Valley came about.
In 1904 the Los Algodones and Mexicali municipality was divided assigning Wenceslao Sifuentes as local judge for Mexicali, and Maximiliano Marquez for Los Algodones.
The canalization was the achievement of several American entrepreneurs, and the success came through when the water started flowing and irrigating Calexico, Ca. in May 1901. Some time later on Andrade sold the Ranch along with all the land he owned in Baja California to Harrison Gray Otis, an editor for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. The name of Guillermo Andrade survives in the little town across from Los Algodones in the north side of the border called La Meseta de Andrade (Andrade’s Plateau).
The economic growth of Los Algodones had a great boom when the Dry Law was ordered and applied in the United States during the war; the casinos and alcohol businesses had a demand due to the floating population of Indians and colored people that came from the State of Arizona, USA. Likewise, these people came to gamble or to drink beer; this was the tourism that prevailed in that period. In that time Algodones had a Sub-delegation political category, and it was where some house gatherings like the River (Mexicali) depended from (1901-1902). This is the way the town’s life began to develop; it was until the arrival of Colonel Agustin Sanguines that the town really saw its activity, and when he bought Los Algodones from the house gatherings of the river (Mexicali) he ordered the transfer of the political powers from Los Algodones to what later was going to be called Mexicali. Nonetheless, Los Algodones kept functioning as a sub-delegation, and it was not the same; although later on it had a boom with regards to canteens and bars. What really brought it down were the political type situations that went on.
It was the strength and good will of its people and the local and state governments that brought it back up, and started a new boom with regards to tourism that has been the sustenance of the majority of the businessmen, professionals, and tourist service providers. ity that bears his name.
Along with Guillermo Andrade, his partner, he was successful in irrigating the lands from the Sonora side of the River, and afterwards he began the task of canalizing the Colorado River to water the west side of both areas of the border; in 1883 he suddenly died without a will, and did not accomplish his goal.
Ten years after Blythe’s death a court in Ensenada, that was the capital of the northern territory of Baja California, declared to return the property of the ranch to the Mexican Government. Andrade then bought it in June of 1896.
In 1901 in the Northern Baja California District, the Ensenada Municipality was the only one formed with eleven local heads that were: Ensenada, Tijuana, Tecate, Los Algodones, Real del Castillo, and the ones that were in charge of a judge. That same year Mr. Manuel Vizcarra, who was the juridical and administrative authority, requested to the Ensenada Chief Politician to build a court at the Sharp Floodgate, but due to the River flooding the people was obligated to move to another place and that was how the Mexicali and the Calexico Valley came about.
In 1904 the Los Algodones and Mexicali municipality was divided assigning Wenceslao Sifuentes as local judge for Mexicali, and Maximiliano Marquez for Los Algodones.
The canalization was the achievement of several American entrepreneurs, and the success came through when the water started flowing and irrigating Calexico, Ca. in May 1901. Some time later on Andrade sold the Ranch along with all the land he owned in Baja California to Harrison Gray Otis, an editor for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. The name of Guillermo Andrade survives in the little town across from Los Algodones in the north side of the border called La Meseta de Andrade (Andrade’s Plateau).
The economic growth of Los Algodones had a great boom when the Dry Law was ordered and applied in the United States during the war; the casinos and alcohol businesses had a demand due to the floating population of Indians and colored people that came from the State of Arizona, USA. Likewise, these people came to gamble or to drink beer; this was the tourism that prevailed in that period. In that time Algodones had a Sub-delegation political category, and it was where some house gatherings like the River (Mexicali) depended from (1901-1902). This is the way the town’s life began to develop; it was until the arrival of Colonel Agustin Sanguines that the town really saw its activity, and when he bought Los Algodones from the house gatherings of the river (Mexicali) he ordered the transfer of the political powers from Los Algodones to what later was going to be called Mexicali. Nonetheless, Los Algodones kept functioning as a sub-delegation, and it was not the same; although later on it had a boom with regards to canteens and bars. What really brought it down were the political type situations that went on.
It was the strength and good will of its people and the local and state governments that brought it back up, and started a new boom with regards to tourism that has been the sustenance of the majority of the businessmen, professionals, and tourist service providers.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hair Lupita Beauty / Barber Shop
Lupita Beauty Barber Shop
"B" Street just west of Market (3rd & B).
Acrylic Nails
Hair Cuts
Hair Coloring
Hair Styling
High Lighting
Manicure
Pedicure
Permanents
Straightening
Waxings
Closed Sunday (Monday - Saturday 8am - 5pm az. time)
"B" Street just west of Market (3rd & B).
Acrylic Nails
Hair Cuts
Hair Coloring
Hair Styling
High Lighting
Manicure
Pedicure
Permanents
Straightening
Waxings
Closed Sunday (Monday - Saturday 8am - 5pm az. time)
Halloween Los Algodones
Halloween Safety Tips
Going trick-or-treating? Here are some safe Halloween tips from the Center for Disease Control:
Safe Halloween.
Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?
* Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters, such as individual packs of raisins, trail mix, or pretzels. For party guests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
* Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity.
* Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls.
* Keep candle-lit jack-o'-lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended.
* Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.
Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone!
There are witches in my mailbox. What am I to do?
I found them there this morning, doing things they shouldn't do!!
How the witches got there, I haven't got a clue.
But they won't be there much longer because I'm sending them to
YOU!!!!!!
Sick Em Girl’s!!!!
Citus Plant Dangers los algodones, b.c. Mexico
Travelers: Don't bring fruits or flowers into the U.S.
October 26, 2010 7:18 PM BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER While it may be tempting to bring lemons and limes or flower arrangements home from other areas, agriculture officials are urging people not to do so.That's because fruit, plant material and flowers may be carrying some unwanted hitchhikers, a little insect that can carry a disease that is deadly to citrus trees, said Magally Luque-Williams, senior plant pathologist with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, who was in Yuma this week to remind people of the danger.
The insect, the Asian citrus psyllid, already has been found in citrus trees in residential areas in Yuma County. It's also becoming more widespread in various areas of Southern California, including the counties of Imperial, San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernadino and parts of Riverside.
So far, none of the trapped insects have tested positive for the citrus greening disease the pest can carry if it picks up the bacteria that causes the disease, Luque-Williams said.
But it's just a matter of time, she said. The disease already has been confirmed in many parts of Mexico and is moving north toward Arizona and California. The disease also has been found in the U.S. in Florida, Louisiana and Georgia.
When a tree becomes infected, production drops, it will bear sour fruit and within a few years it will die. Currently, there is no treatment to save a tree once it is infected.
The principal way the disease and the pest that carries it are spread has been through human activity, Luque-Williams said. In Florida, the principal introduction was through plants being sold commercially that had been infected with the eggs of the Asian citrus psyllid, she noted. The eggs are so small they can't be seen with the naked eye.
“I urge people not to transport any part of the (citrus) plant,” Luque-Williams said. And if they do want to purchase fruit to bring across the border or take from one area to another, make sure it has been certified as pest free, she cautioned.
That goes as well for orange jasmine and floral arrangements that may harbor the Asian citrus psyllid, she said.
The warning comes as many in the Hispanic community are preparing for the upcoming All Souls Day (DÃa de Los Muertos) holiday Nov. 1-2.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Department of Agriculture are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items that are used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. because they can carry the pest and the disease.
Many border community families celebrate DÃa de los Muertos by constructing altares (altars) to commemorate the lives of loved ones or famous people who have died. A common type of ornamental greenery known as murraya or orange jasmine is sometimes used in the altares. Murraya is a host plant for the Asian citrus psyllid and is therefore prohibited from entry into the U.S.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Mexico Enchilada Record
A Mexico City borough went for the whole enchilada — and got it!
Residents of Iztapalapa cooked up a 230-foot-long (70-meter-long), almost 1½-ton enchilada Sunday. Guinness record official Ralph Hannah announced that it was the world's biggest.
The colossal concoction was made of corn tortillas, white onions, serrano chilis, green tomatoes, avocado, cheese, cream and a sea of salsas, among other ingredients.
"With this Guinness record we are showing the world that Iztapalapa is a high-level tourist destination," said Mexico City tourism secretary Alejandro Rojas.
Mexico City has gone for a number of world records recently, including the largest number of people dancing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and most people kissing simultaneously.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Border Arizona Law on Immigration is Legal?
Border News
Wrong Court Ruled on Arizona Law
A stunning development regarding US Constitutional law states that the ruling against the State of Arizona by Judge Susan Bolton concerning its new immigration law is not legal.
An attorney submitted her assertion in a special article in the Canada Free Press. Her argument states in part, "Does anyone read the U.S. Constitution these days? American lawyers don’t read it. Federal Judge Susan R. Bolton apparently has never read it. Same goes for Attorney General Eric Holder.
But this lawyer has read it and she is going to show you something in Our Constitution which is as plain as the nose on your face.
"Article III, Sec. 2, clause 2 says: "In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction."
In other words, the Judge in the Arizona case has absolutely no Constitutional jurisdiction over the matter upon which she ruled. As the Constitution makes abundantly clear, only the U.S. Supreme Court can issue rulings that involve a state. This means that neither Judge Bolton nor the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco , to which the case is being appealed, have any legal standing whatsoever to rule on the issue. Thus, U.S. Attorney-General Eric Holder filed the federal government's lawsuit against the state of Arizona in a court that has no authority to hear the case.
In a related development, another discovery was made by those who actually read the Constitution. The Constitution specifically allows an individual state to wage war against a neighboring country in the event of an invasion, should there be a dangerous delay or inaction on the part of the federal government.
From Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, we find these words: No State shall, without the Consent of Congress... engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay."
Can any one who is actually familiar with the crisis at the southern border deny that Arizona is endangered by the relentless assault of lawless Mexican invaders who ignore our laws, inundate our schools and medical facilities with unpaid bills, and even endanger the very lives of citizens with criminal drug cartels that engage in kidnapping, murder, human trafficking, and other mayhem, including aiming missile and grenade launchers directly at U.S. border cities from just across the Mexican border. This is every bit as much of an invasion as the nation of Iran sneaking a fleet of ships into the Port of Charleston and refusing to comply with any US customs/immigration laws .
The Constitution that forms the basis of the rule of law in this country says that Arizona has legal right to protect itself in the case of inaction or delay on the part of the federal government, including waging war in its self-defense.
This, when coupled with the clear Constitutional mandate that only the Supreme Court hear cases involving the states, should be ample legal basis for attorneys representing Arizona to go after the federal government with a vengeance.
Governor Jan Brewer and the stalwart members of the Arizona legislature have ample legal reason to stand against the illegal bullying of an arrogant, lawless federal government. And there are established procedures by which Federal Judge Susan R. Bolton can be removed from her position as a result of her violating her oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution for the United States of America.
Wrong Court Ruled on Arizona Law
A stunning development regarding US Constitutional law states that the ruling against the State of Arizona by Judge Susan Bolton concerning its new immigration law is not legal.
An attorney submitted her assertion in a special article in the Canada Free Press. Her argument states in part, "Does anyone read the U.S. Constitution these days? American lawyers don’t read it. Federal Judge Susan R. Bolton apparently has never read it. Same goes for Attorney General Eric Holder.
But this lawyer has read it and she is going to show you something in Our Constitution which is as plain as the nose on your face.
"Article III, Sec. 2, clause 2 says: "In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction."
In other words, the Judge in the Arizona case has absolutely no Constitutional jurisdiction over the matter upon which she ruled. As the Constitution makes abundantly clear, only the U.S. Supreme Court can issue rulings that involve a state. This means that neither Judge Bolton nor the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco , to which the case is being appealed, have any legal standing whatsoever to rule on the issue. Thus, U.S. Attorney-General Eric Holder filed the federal government's lawsuit against the state of Arizona in a court that has no authority to hear the case.
In a related development, another discovery was made by those who actually read the Constitution. The Constitution specifically allows an individual state to wage war against a neighboring country in the event of an invasion, should there be a dangerous delay or inaction on the part of the federal government.
From Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, we find these words: No State shall, without the Consent of Congress... engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay."
Can any one who is actually familiar with the crisis at the southern border deny that Arizona is endangered by the relentless assault of lawless Mexican invaders who ignore our laws, inundate our schools and medical facilities with unpaid bills, and even endanger the very lives of citizens with criminal drug cartels that engage in kidnapping, murder, human trafficking, and other mayhem, including aiming missile and grenade launchers directly at U.S. border cities from just across the Mexican border. This is every bit as much of an invasion as the nation of Iran sneaking a fleet of ships into the Port of Charleston and refusing to comply with any US customs/immigration laws .
The Constitution that forms the basis of the rule of law in this country says that Arizona has legal right to protect itself in the case of inaction or delay on the part of the federal government, including waging war in its self-defense.
This, when coupled with the clear Constitutional mandate that only the Supreme Court hear cases involving the states, should be ample legal basis for attorneys representing Arizona to go after the federal government with a vengeance.
Governor Jan Brewer and the stalwart members of the Arizona legislature have ample legal reason to stand against the illegal bullying of an arrogant, lawless federal government. And there are established procedures by which Federal Judge Susan R. Bolton can be removed from her position as a result of her violating her oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution for the United States of America.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Food Molcas "B" St.
Molcas Food (one block west of the Catholic Church, on the North Side of “B”)
Tacos
Dorados
Flautas (Rolled Tacos)
Tostadas
Sopes
Chimichangas
Enchiladas
Carne Asada
Tacos Orden
Tortas Tostadas
Burritos Quesadillas
Salads
Fruit Salad
Nachos
Tacos
Birria Beef
Borrego Lamb
Camaron Shrimp
Carne Asada Beef
Lengua Tongue
Pastor Pork
Pescado Fish
Pollo Chicken
Birria Menudo
Beef Rice Tortilla Soup
If you don’t like the food you don’t pay! Low Prices High Quality Food.
They have a full Kitchen & Prep Counter, but they grill the chicken on the sidewalk in front of the Customers.
Location: (300 feet west of 3rd & “B” Street. On the North side of “B”.
(Across from the currency exchange).
Tacos
Dorados
Flautas (Rolled Tacos)
Tostadas
Sopes
Chimichangas
Enchiladas
Carne Asada
Tacos Orden
Tortas Tostadas
Burritos Quesadillas
Salads
Fruit Salad
Nachos
Tacos
Birria Beef
Borrego Lamb
Camaron Shrimp
Carne Asada Beef
Lengua Tongue
Pastor Pork
Pescado Fish
Pollo Chicken
Birria Menudo
Beef Rice Tortilla Soup
If you don’t like the food you don’t pay! Low Prices High Quality Food.
They have a full Kitchen & Prep Counter, but they grill the chicken on the sidewalk in front of the Customers.
Location: (300 feet west of 3rd & “B” Street. On the North side of “B”.
(Across from the currency exchange).
Candy Store Cesar los algodones B.C., Mexico
Candy Store “Cesar”
On “B” Between 3rd & 4th West Of Molcas Chicken Cooked on Sidewalk,
It’s a small shop and never crowded. North across from the Bakery.
Decorations for Fiesta
Mexican Candy’s large verity. And Pinata Bags.
Hard, Soft, flavored and Marshmallows.
Pinata’s Verity of shapes.
In Mexico, the piñata is traditionally shaped like a seven-pointed star.
It represents the devil and the seven deadly sins; hitting it with the stick makes him let go of the good things he has taken hold of. The piñata in Mexico is a symbol of hope and of new beginnings.
Mexican Snack’s large verity.
Chips large verity.
Party Supplies, Lunch Room / Pic Nic supplies. Cups, Glasses, Plates and paper goods.
Wheat Flour Wheels: Wheat Flour Wheels These chicharrones are made from wheat, but are intended to be a copycat of the original snack of the same name; which is actually fried pork rinds. They are similar to the pork version in terms of the airy texture, but are lighter in flavor and fat.
Chicharrones are traditionally eaten with chile sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime, and can be difficult to stop eating once you begin. They are, however, well worth the risk. delicious wheat flour wheels with salt. A great snack that will go with nacho cheese, jalapenos, or any combination. No Trans Fat. Good for parties, games, get together’s, snacks, appetizers, lunch boxes or for any occasion. Irresistible! Enjoy!
Promotional Items
Salsa and Fruit Seasonings
Fast Friendly Service with quality products.
Products available may be seasonal and prices are subject to change.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Bakery Items from Scratch
Bakery Los Algodones B.C., Mexico (Only Full Service Bakery I know of in Town, just now)!
El Buen Gusto (Very Good Tasting) Re-Opening Date of Columbus Day 10/11/10
Location: South side of the Street, West of 3rd & “B”. West of Market and East of the Park.
In Front of Soft Dental (Dr. Mario A. Garibay’s Office). Near the Currency Exchange!
Over Fifty Varieties of Pastries, Cakes and Breads And Related products.
A number of Mexican Pastries are sold by Description of Shapes, Tastes and Flavors .
Bar Shell, Eyes, Legs, Loops, Pigs, Taco,, Tracks,
Apples, Cheese, Cherry, Chocolate, Cream, Mango, Pineapple, Pumpkin,
Fresh Cakes Cookies Puff Pastry
Three Milk Pastry Cartons & Cups. Gelatin's
Pan Dulce (Sweet Breads) and Rolls (we saw six bread items for Sandwiches in a bag at $ 1.00
Products and Prices in General Top Quality at Below U.S., Prices.
Lowest price we saw was 3p (about 25 cents), Avg. 5p to 7p (U.S. about 60 cents)
Most items $ 1. Or less!
Subject to Availability by Season & Prices Subject to Change*
Fast Friendly Service
El Buen Gusto (Very Good Tasting) Re-Opening Date of Columbus Day 10/11/10
Location: South side of the Street, West of 3rd & “B”. West of Market and East of the Park.
In Front of Soft Dental (Dr. Mario A. Garibay’s Office). Near the Currency Exchange!
Over Fifty Varieties of Pastries, Cakes and Breads And Related products.
A number of Mexican Pastries are sold by Description of Shapes, Tastes and Flavors .
Bar Shell, Eyes, Legs, Loops, Pigs, Taco,, Tracks,
Apples, Cheese, Cherry, Chocolate, Cream, Mango, Pineapple, Pumpkin,
Fresh Cakes Cookies Puff Pastry
Three Milk Pastry Cartons & Cups. Gelatin's
Pan Dulce (Sweet Breads) and Rolls (we saw six bread items for Sandwiches in a bag at $ 1.00
Products and Prices in General Top Quality at Below U.S., Prices.
Lowest price we saw was 3p (about 25 cents), Avg. 5p to 7p (U.S. about 60 cents)
Most items $ 1. Or less!
Subject to Availability by Season & Prices Subject to Change*
Fast Friendly Service
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Dental Mario A. Garibay Soft Dental Office
Los Algodones, B. C., Mexico
Soft Dental Dr. Mario A. Garibay
Services: Bleaching, Crowns (metal free), Implants, Permanent Bridges, Root Canal Therapy, Set of Dentures (Immediate), Teeth Cleaning.
Emphasis on cosmetic dentistry and smile restoration employing the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures and techniques including dental implants, porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns and bridges, composite white fillings, tooth bonding and tooth whitening.
Prices believed to be in effect at time of posting. (Note: Subject to error and to Change)
Teeth Cleaning ----------------------------------------------------------$20 USD
Deep Cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------$40 USD (per quadrant)
Extraction ----------------------------------------------------------------$ 40 USD
Wisdom molar extraction ------------------------------------------------$150 USD
Root Canal incisors to premolars, post included ----------------------$230 USD
Root Canal on molars ----------------------------------------------------$260 USD
Porcelain crown (metal base) ------------------------------------------- $180 USD
Crown metal free E-MAX technology---------------------------------- $300 USD
Procera crown Zirconia or Alumina ------------------------------------ $400 USD
Partial plate bilateral (removable) ---------------------------------------$400USD
Partial plate unilateral -----------------------------------------------------$300USD
Full set of dentures, each plate (plastic teeth) ------------------------- $200 USD
Full set of dentures, each plate (porcelain teeth) ---------------------- $250 USD
Bleaching teeth (one session technique) --------------------------------$150 USD
Filling, Bonding ----------------------------------------------------------- $40 USD
Implant with pin and crown --------------------------------------------- $1100 USD
Phone number from USA (011 52) 658 517 3286 e-mail: drmgaribay@yahoo.com
Location: B Ave. #250 suite 3, Los Algodones B.C. http://www.softdentalcare.com
Between the Market 3rd & “B” and the Park 4th & “B” (behind Barber shop & Bakery).
For those of us whom get lost. South side of “B”, One block west of the Catholic Church!
Soft Dental Dr. Mario A. Garibay
Services: Bleaching, Crowns (metal free), Implants, Permanent Bridges, Root Canal Therapy, Set of Dentures (Immediate), Teeth Cleaning.
Emphasis on cosmetic dentistry and smile restoration employing the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures and techniques including dental implants, porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns and bridges, composite white fillings, tooth bonding and tooth whitening.
Prices believed to be in effect at time of posting. (Note: Subject to error and to Change)
Teeth Cleaning ----------------------------------------------------------$20 USD
Deep Cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------$40 USD (per quadrant)
Extraction ----------------------------------------------------------------$ 40 USD
Wisdom molar extraction ------------------------------------------------$150 USD
Root Canal incisors to premolars, post included ----------------------$230 USD
Root Canal on molars ----------------------------------------------------$260 USD
Porcelain crown (metal base) ------------------------------------------- $180 USD
Crown metal free E-MAX technology---------------------------------- $300 USD
Procera crown Zirconia or Alumina ------------------------------------ $400 USD
Partial plate bilateral (removable) ---------------------------------------$400USD
Partial plate unilateral -----------------------------------------------------$300USD
Full set of dentures, each plate (plastic teeth) ------------------------- $200 USD
Full set of dentures, each plate (porcelain teeth) ---------------------- $250 USD
Bleaching teeth (one session technique) --------------------------------$150 USD
Filling, Bonding ----------------------------------------------------------- $40 USD
Implant with pin and crown --------------------------------------------- $1100 USD
Phone number from USA (011 52) 658 517 3286 e-mail: drmgaribay@yahoo.com
Location: B Ave. #250 suite 3, Los Algodones B.C. http://www.softdentalcare.com
Between the Market 3rd & “B” and the Park 4th & “B” (behind Barber shop & Bakery).
For those of us whom get lost. South side of “B”, One block west of the Catholic Church!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Gray Water Dump issues rules via Bob Difley
Clarifying the gray water dumping issue
"Buy a dump cap and fittings that will enable you to connect a common garden hose so that you can drain your gray water off into a hole or onto a thirsty bush, preventing your gray tank from filling up and forcing you to drive off to dump." That statement in my recent Winter desert snowbird tips post revived the questions regarding the legality of dumping gray water on BLM land while bondocking.
So, on September 19th I sent the following email to the BLM:
“I write blogs and magazine articles and teach classes to users of recreation vehicles (RV) on camping in the desert without hookups (boondocking or dry/camping) that have raised questions, for some of which I cannot find a definitive answer. I have always advised that if an RVer cleaned food particles from dishes and utensils before washing, and used biodegradable soaps, the resultant “gray” water could be safely dumped on plants or into a freshly dug hole. Could you please clear up the following questions about camping on BLM land so that I may post to my readers:
Thank you. Bob”
On the 21st I received the following reply:
“Dear Mr. Difley, we have received your request and in order to properly answer your questions are consulting with our field offices to determine if there are any areas that have special restrictions/conditions in place. We will respond to your request once we can compile the responses. Thank you for your interest in BLM public lands.
Carrie Templin
Public Affairs Specialist
Bureau of Land Management”
On Monday, October 4th, I received the following reply. I have hightlighted certain sections that I thought interesting or pertinent in bold type.
"Dear Mr. Difley,
Thank you for your recent questions regarding recreational vehicles (RV) and dispersed camping on BLM lands in Arizona. The answers to your questions are more complicated than originally thought. Although the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) found at 8365.1-1 (3) generally
excludes "wash water" from BLM's prohibition against draining or dumping, it can be specifically prohibited by Supplemental Rules issued for a specific area. This applies equally to RVers and tent campers.
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR
PART 8360_VISITOR SERVICES
Subpart 8365_Rules of Conduct
Sec. 8365.1-1 Sanitation.
(3) Drain sewage or petroleum products or dump refuse or waste other than wash water from any trailer or other vehicle except in places or receptacles provided for that purpose;
There are two locations in Arizona where draining wash water is specifically prohibited by Supplemental Rules that have been established and were published in the Federal Register. They are the Long Term Visitor Areas outside of Yuma, Arizona, and Hot Well Dunes Recreation
Area east of Safford, Arizona.
A note of caution to your audience: Under State laws and regulations in Arizona, "wash water" or "gray water" from a kitchen sink or dishwasher is classified as sewage. If discharging it onto the ground from a RV or camper might cause it to enter an aquifer, the visitor could be subject to violation of State of Arizona regulations unrelated to BLM regulations. Even if the gray water is from a clotheswasher, bathroom sink, shower, or bathtub, it can only be discharged if done so according the "General Permit" practices that would apply. The practices are explained at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
In addition, if the gray water creates a hazard or a nuisance a Law Enforcement Officer can cite (or in extreme circumstances arrest) an individual. This would go
beyond simple gray water dumping, and the citation would likely be for some other offense related to degradation of resources or public health and safety issues. Law Enforcement Officers in the field have discretion in applying the laws and regulations as necessary and appropriate to protect the natural resources on the ground.
Thank you for your patience, while BLM researched the issue in order to provide accurate answers for your audience,
Carrie Templin
Public Affairs Specialist
Bureau of Land Management
Arizona State Office
(602) 417-9448
The link above to the ADEQ deals mostly with home use of gray water recycling, and offers the following definition: "Gray water is defined as wastewater, collected separately from sewage, that originates from a clothes washer, bathtub, shower or sink, but not from a kitchen sink, dishwasher or toilet. Gray water is distinguished from 'black water,' which is wastewater from toilets, kitchen sinks and dishwashers."
So, on September 19th I sent the following email to the BLM:
“I write blogs and magazine articles and teach classes to users of recreation vehicles (RV) on camping in the desert without hookups (boondocking or dry/camping) that have raised questions, for some of which I cannot find a definitive answer. I have always advised that if an RVer cleaned food particles from dishes and utensils before washing, and used biodegradable soaps, the resultant “gray” water could be safely dumped on plants or into a freshly dug hole. Could you please clear up the following questions about camping on BLM land so that I may post to my readers:
- Are RVers permitted to dump their gray water tanks into a hole dug in the ground or on a plant or bush?
- Are tenters or other non-RV campers permitted to do the same?
- Are RVers permitted to run a garden hose drain from their gray tank to a hole or plant?
- Can RVers throw dishwater from a dish pan onto plants or in a hole?
- If none of the above are permitted, would you please cite the pertinent rule text and location.
- If illegal, what is the fine?
Thank you. Bob”
On the 21st I received the following reply:
“Dear Mr. Difley, we have received your request and in order to properly answer your questions are consulting with our field offices to determine if there are any areas that have special restrictions/conditions in place. We will respond to your request once we can compile the responses. Thank you for your interest in BLM public lands.
Carrie Templin
Public Affairs Specialist
Bureau of Land Management”
On Monday, October 4th, I received the following reply. I have hightlighted certain sections that I thought interesting or pertinent in bold type.
"Dear Mr. Difley,
Thank you for your recent questions regarding recreational vehicles (RV) and dispersed camping on BLM lands in Arizona. The answers to your questions are more complicated than originally thought. Although the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) found at 8365.1-1 (3) generally
excludes "wash water" from BLM's prohibition against draining or dumping, it can be specifically prohibited by Supplemental Rules issued for a specific area. This applies equally to RVers and tent campers.
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR
PART 8360_VISITOR SERVICES
Subpart 8365_Rules of Conduct
Sec. 8365.1-1 Sanitation.
(3) Drain sewage or petroleum products or dump refuse or waste other than wash water from any trailer or other vehicle except in places or receptacles provided for that purpose;
There are two locations in Arizona where draining wash water is specifically prohibited by Supplemental Rules that have been established and were published in the Federal Register. They are the Long Term Visitor Areas outside of Yuma, Arizona, and Hot Well Dunes Recreation
Area east of Safford, Arizona.
A note of caution to your audience: Under State laws and regulations in Arizona, "wash water" or "gray water" from a kitchen sink or dishwasher is classified as sewage. If discharging it onto the ground from a RV or camper might cause it to enter an aquifer, the visitor could be subject to violation of State of Arizona regulations unrelated to BLM regulations. Even if the gray water is from a clotheswasher, bathroom sink, shower, or bathtub, it can only be discharged if done so according the "General Permit" practices that would apply. The practices are explained at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
In addition, if the gray water creates a hazard or a nuisance a Law Enforcement Officer can cite (or in extreme circumstances arrest) an individual. This would go
beyond simple gray water dumping, and the citation would likely be for some other offense related to degradation of resources or public health and safety issues. Law Enforcement Officers in the field have discretion in applying the laws and regulations as necessary and appropriate to protect the natural resources on the ground.
Thank you for your patience, while BLM researched the issue in order to provide accurate answers for your audience,
Carrie Templin
Public Affairs Specialist
Bureau of Land Management
Arizona State Office
(602) 417-9448
The link above to the ADEQ deals mostly with home use of gray water recycling, and offers the following definition: "Gray water is defined as wastewater, collected separately from sewage, that originates from a clothes washer, bathtub, shower or sink, but not from a kitchen sink, dishwasher or toilet. Gray water is distinguished from 'black water,' which is wastewater from toilets, kitchen sinks and dishwashers."
Of particular note is that a citation could occur in a situation that went "beyond simple gray water dumping, and the citation would likely be for some other offense related to degradation of resources or public health and safety issues."
That is about as clear as we're going to get as an interpretation of the rules.
thanks bob for the information
thanks bob for the information
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Daisy Pizza of Los Algodones B.C., Mexico
Daisy Pizza Los Algodones, Baja Ca., Mexico ( Been open going on Six Years).
“B” St. West of the Fire House on the North side, before the Market. (Open 10 am to 9 pm.)
Open Seven days a week. (Closed for Good Friday and Christmas Day).
Condiments: Parmezan Cheese, crushed peppers and Hot Sauce available. (English Speakers on duty).
Menu
Suprema: (Supreme)
Queso, Peperoni, chile morron, Salchicha Italiana, Aceituna, champion, negra, jamon!
(English: Cheese, Pepperoni, Green pepper, Onion Italian Sausage, Black Olive, Turkey-Ham, Mushroom).
Carnes Frias: (Meat Lovers)
Queso, Tocino, Peperonie, jamon, Salchicha Italiana, Chorizo
(English: Cheese, Bacon, Pepperoni, Turkey~Ham, Italian Sausage, Sausage)!
Boom: (House Special)
Queso, Peperoni, Champinones, Frijol, Chorizo, Chile Morron, Cebolla, Jamon, Jalapeno (a lot of jalapeno).
(English: Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Bean, Sausage, Green pepper, Onion, Turkey~Ham, Jalapeno (lot of peppers)!
Mexicana (Mexican Baja Style)
Queso, Frijol, Chorizo, Chile Morron, Cebolla, Jamon, Jalapeno
(English: Cheese, Bean, Sausage, Green pepper, Onion, Turkey~Ham, Jalapeno)!
Italiano (Italian)
Queso, Tocino, Peperoni, Cebolla, Chile Morron, Salchicha Italiana, Champinon.
(English: Cheese, Bacon, Pepperoni, Onion, Green Pepper, Italian Sausage, Mushroom)!
Hawaiiana (Hawaiian)
Queso, Jamon, Pin’a, Cerezas
(English: Cheese, Turkey~Ham, Pineapple, Cherries).
Espa’nola (Spaniard)
Queso, Peperonia, Champinones, Aceitunas, Jalapeno
(English: Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Jalapeno)!
Note: Mexican Pizza Sizes with number of slices produced: Prices Estimated subject to change (Pesos).
8" Personal Four Slice (4) $ 30p (about $ 2.40 at time of writing).
10" Chica (li’l lady) Small Eight Slice (8) $ 40p
12" Mediana / Medium Eight Slice (8) $ 60p
14" Grande / Large Twelve Slice (12) $ 90p
16" Extra Grande/ x-lg. Twelve Slice (12) $130p
18" Familiar (Family size) Sixteen Slice (16) $150p (approx $ 12.00 U.S.)
(Items Made Fresh when You Order It).
ElOtro Menu (Other Items) Prices and Exchange rates subject to change.
Ensalada de Jamon de Pavo (Salad of Turkey~Ham Small $ 25p Large $ 35p
Hamburguesas De Carne A La Plancha (Hamburger Plate) Single $ 20p Double $ 30p.
Hamburguesas De Pollo Al Horno (Baked Chicken) Single $ 30p $ 40p.
Espaguetti (Spaghetti) small salad included ½ order $ 30p full order $ 50p.
Fetuccine (Fettuccine) small salad included ½ order $ 30p full order $ 50p.
Banana Split $ 30p.
Nachos Con Queso (Cheese Nacho) Small $ 20p Large $ 35p.
Milk Shakes Strawberry / Vanilla / Chocolate $ 30p.
Pastel De Queso (Cheese Cake) $ 20p.
Alitas De Fuego Con Ensalada (Hot Wings) 6pcs $ 35p. 12pcs $ 60p.
Bedidas: Drinks Bottle $ 7p. 600ml $ 10p. 1Lt. $ 13. 2Lt. $ 20p 3Lt. $ 25p
Az. Drink $ 1. Gatorade $ 1. Delivery: $ 10p (about 80 cents to a dollar) Phone (658) 517-3032.
“B” St. West of the Fire House on the North side, before the Market. (Open 10 am to 9 pm.)
Open Seven days a week. (Closed for Good Friday and Christmas Day).
Condiments: Parmezan Cheese, crushed peppers and Hot Sauce available. (English Speakers on duty).
Menu
Suprema: (Supreme)
Queso, Peperoni, chile morron, Salchicha Italiana, Aceituna, champion, negra, jamon!
(English: Cheese, Pepperoni, Green pepper, Onion Italian Sausage, Black Olive, Turkey-Ham, Mushroom).
Carnes Frias: (Meat Lovers)
Queso, Tocino, Peperonie, jamon, Salchicha Italiana, Chorizo
(English: Cheese, Bacon, Pepperoni, Turkey~Ham, Italian Sausage, Sausage)!
Boom: (House Special)
Queso, Peperoni, Champinones, Frijol, Chorizo, Chile Morron, Cebolla, Jamon, Jalapeno (a lot of jalapeno).
(English: Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Bean, Sausage, Green pepper, Onion, Turkey~Ham, Jalapeno (lot of peppers)!
Mexicana (Mexican Baja Style)
Queso, Frijol, Chorizo, Chile Morron, Cebolla, Jamon, Jalapeno
(English: Cheese, Bean, Sausage, Green pepper, Onion, Turkey~Ham, Jalapeno)!
Italiano (Italian)
Queso, Tocino, Peperoni, Cebolla, Chile Morron, Salchicha Italiana, Champinon.
(English: Cheese, Bacon, Pepperoni, Onion, Green Pepper, Italian Sausage, Mushroom)!
Hawaiiana (Hawaiian)
Queso, Jamon, Pin’a, Cerezas
(English: Cheese, Turkey~Ham, Pineapple, Cherries).
Espa’nola (Spaniard)
Queso, Peperonia, Champinones, Aceitunas, Jalapeno
(English: Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Jalapeno)!
Note: Mexican Pizza Sizes with number of slices produced: Prices Estimated subject to change (Pesos).
8" Personal Four Slice (4) $ 30p (about $ 2.40 at time of writing).
10" Chica (li’l lady) Small Eight Slice (8) $ 40p
12" Mediana / Medium Eight Slice (8) $ 60p
14" Grande / Large Twelve Slice (12) $ 90p
16" Extra Grande/ x-lg. Twelve Slice (12) $130p
18" Familiar (Family size) Sixteen Slice (16) $150p (approx $ 12.00 U.S.)
(Items Made Fresh when You Order It).
ElOtro Menu (Other Items) Prices and Exchange rates subject to change.
Ensalada de Jamon de Pavo (Salad of Turkey~Ham Small $ 25p Large $ 35p
Hamburguesas De Carne A La Plancha (Hamburger Plate) Single $ 20p Double $ 30p.
Hamburguesas De Pollo Al Horno (Baked Chicken) Single $ 30p $ 40p.
Espaguetti (Spaghetti) small salad included ½ order $ 30p full order $ 50p.
Fetuccine (Fettuccine) small salad included ½ order $ 30p full order $ 50p.
Banana Split $ 30p.
Nachos Con Queso (Cheese Nacho) Small $ 20p Large $ 35p.
Milk Shakes Strawberry / Vanilla / Chocolate $ 30p.
Pastel De Queso (Cheese Cake) $ 20p.
Alitas De Fuego Con Ensalada (Hot Wings) 6pcs $ 35p. 12pcs $ 60p.
Bedidas: Drinks Bottle $ 7p. 600ml $ 10p. 1Lt. $ 13. 2Lt. $ 20p 3Lt. $ 25p
Az. Drink $ 1. Gatorade $ 1. Delivery: $ 10p (about 80 cents to a dollar) Phone (658) 517-3032.
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