CSA Winter Event 02/21/12

YUMA, AZ - Winter visitors are invited to an event designed just for them 2/21/12.

The Canadian Snowbird Association's annual winter event.

It kicks off at 1pm Mountain Time at the Yuma Civic Center located at 1440 Desert Hills Drive in Yuma.

Organizers say the event will feature live entertainment by Jimmy Flynn, Canada's ambassador of good cheers.

Additionally, there will be several speakers during the event that will give Canadians tips about traveling in the United States.

The event is free and open to Canadians and Americans.

Los Algodones Drug Bust

12/25/11

Winterhaven, CA -- A suspect trying to smuggle drugs across the U.S. Mexico border with a homemade sand rail has been arrested by Mexican police along the Winterhaven/Algodones border.

Authorities identify the suspect as 25 year old Jose Lorenzo Gonzalez.

Los Algodones Municipal Police say they found the suspect with 5 big packages of marijuana around 8 Sunday evening near Rancho Valdez.

Municipal police say the suspect had more than 100 lbs of pot on him.

Authorities say the suspect refused to say where he was from or who he was working for.

The suspect along with the drugs have been turned over to Mexican Federal Authorities.

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.

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 Línea 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.

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.

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)

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 (Día 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 Día 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.

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).

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.

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

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!

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.

El Paisa; Los Algodones Food 3rd & "B"

“El Paisa” Los Algodones Food - Mariscos Y Taqueria Owners: Marcos and Dolores
S.W. Corner 3rd and "A";  (Use to be On 3rd at "B" moved to new location
Good Food at excellent Prices where your not a customer you’re a Friend
Prices subject to change.
Desayunos (Breakfast)
2 Sunny side up eggs over a crispy Tortilla topped with a Mexican Sauce (Salsa) $ 3.00
Huevos Rancherous
Any Style Eggs $ 2.50
Huevos al gusto (Sample Menu)
Bacon (tocino) $ 3.00
Omelet with - - Veggies (verdura) $ 3.00
Ham (jamon) $ 3.00
Shredded Beef with Veggies $ 4.00
(Machaca con Verdura)
Beef Sausage with Eggs $ 3.00
(Huevos con Chorizo)
Pancakes (2) per order $ 2.00
Pancakes with Bacon $ 2.50
Pancakes with Bacon & Eggs $ 3.50
Corn Tortilla Chips mixed with a special Mexican
Sauce and topped with Sour Cream & Cheese $ 2.50
Chilaquiles
With eggs $ 3.00
Chilaquiles con huevas
Chilaquiles Meat c / carne $ 4.00
Chilaquiles Chicken c/pollo $ 4.00

Breakfast Burrito

Tacos
Soft Shrimp $ 1.25
Soft Fish $ 1.00
Soft Beef $ 1.00

Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla $ 1.50
Beef Quesadilla $ 2.00
Shrimp Quesadilla $ 2.50

Coffee $ 1.00 Sodas $ 1.00 Tea $ 1.50 Lemonade $ 1.50
Milk Shakes $ 3.00 Orange Juice Fresh $ 2.50 Fruit Salad $ 2.50
Banana Split $ 250

Comida Mexicana (food)
Grilled Chicken $ 5.00
Baked Chicken $ 5.00
Stuffed Chicken Breast $ 5.00
Chicken Nuggets $ 5.00

Enchiladas (3 each)
Chicken $ 5.00
Beef $ 4.00
Cheese $ 3.50
Green Enchiladas (3) $ 5.50

Fried Burrito
Chimichangas $ 3.00
Beef $ 4.00
Shrimp $ 6.00
Fajitas & Vegetables
Chicken $ 6.00
Beef $ 5.00
Steak in light tomato Sauce $ 5.00 (Bistek Ranchero)
all served with Rice, Beans, Green Salad or Potatoes
Tostadas (3) Chicken or Beef $ 4.00
Hard Shell Tacos (3) Chicken or Beef $ 4.00
Stuffed Chiles (2)
Cheese $ 4.00
Tuna $ 5.00
Shrimp $ 7.00
Breaded Steak with French fries
Chicken $ 5.00
Beef $ 4.00
Hamburger with fries $ 3.50
Tortas Con Papas
Breaded Steak with french fries $ 3.50
Beef with french fries $ 3.00
Ham & Cheese $ 2.00
Shredded Beef (Machaca) $ 3.00
Soup
Fish $ 4.00 Shrimp $ 6.00 Fish & Shrimp $ 6.00 Seven Sea’s Soup $ 7.00
Shrimp or Octopus Cocktail Small $ 4.00 Medium $ 7.00 Large $ 10.00
Campechiana (mixed Seafood) Medium $ 7.00 Large $ 10.00
Tostada Shrimp $ 2.00 Fish $ 1.25 Octopus $ 2.00
Oysters Half Dozen (6) $ 6.00 Dozen (12) $ 10.00 Stuffed Clam $ 1.75
Cold Seafood Appetizer Medium $ 9.00 Large $ 12.00
Sea food Entrees: Shrimp $ 6.50 Fish (Tilapia) $ 5.00
Spicy, Breaded, tomato sauce with garlic (Sample menu may contain errors or be out of date)!
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Gator Dental Office Los Algodones, B.C., Mexico

Los Algodones; Baja California Mexico
Town has about three hundred Dentists good services and low prices.

The Algodones Dude hangs around one more than the others. That one is

“Gator Dental Group”
Owner Rosalba Garcia invites you to visit our office(s).
Dr. Edgar Balbastro D.D.S., UABC and Dr. Miguel Fuentes D.D.S.O., UNAM
Visa Master Card American Express US Dental Insurance Accepted
(We will beat any Realistic written estimate.)
Dental services provided (in Part).
Metal & Porcelain Bridges Cosmetic Dentistry Deep & Tradition Cleaning
Traditional Partials Implants Teeth Whitening
Flexible & Aesthetic Partials Mini ~ Implants X~Rays
Traditional & Flexible Dentures Jackets Extractions
Metal & Porcelain Crowns Veneers Sedation
General Oral Surgery Root Canals Prescriptions
Immediate Upper and Lower Orthodontics White Fillings
Dentures (Angioplasty) Denture Relines & Repairs
They have internet Specials: print this page or the page from their Website (http://www.gatordentalgroup.com) Prices believed to be in effect at time of posting. Check the office or website for current changes. (Prices shown are U.S.
Crowns $ 150 Acrylic Dentures $ 300.00 a set Root Canals from $ 200.
Flexible Partials $ 300. Teeth Whitening $ 150. (includes Cleaning)
Regular Implants $ 900. Porcelain Veneers $ 300 Ask about their orthodontics Package
Office on 2nd Street (between Ave A & B) Across (East) from the Town Water Tower
International Phone 011 52 (658) 517~3457 US Phones (760) 604~2248 and/or (928) 377-4562
Office in Callejon Alamo (aka: Alamo Alley) again Due East one street from the Town Water Tower!
(The water tower can be seen from State Route 186 and the Quechan Parking lot)
Both offices are a block and a half South of the US. Border and Customs border Crossing
Facilities feature the newest dental equipment. Including an intra-oral camera and digital x-ray.
email: gatordentalgroup@live.com
Many Americans and Canadians are happy to have received the finest treatment and care in Los Algodones;
Baja California, Mexico Hope to see you in the Neighborhood.
Summer Carry Water,

Hacienda Los Algodones, B.C., Mexico

Hacienda Los Algodones www.haciendalosalgodones.com U.S. Phone 928-257-1136 MX. Phone 011-52- 658-517-3188 New Lodging Services Full Service Restaurant & Bar Security Boxes Available in Rooms Laundry service Maid service Cable TV Free Internet access Secure Parking Brand new queen size beds and Furniture. One Block (east south-east) From Ave “B” and Zaratoga Area Note: Tourist Office at the Border may have a coupon, which might allow you if paying for first two nights of lodging and get the third one for free when you present said coupon.

West Nile reminder Los Algodones, B.C., Mexico

West Nile Reminder; each year we are advised that Mosquito Traps at and Near the Mexican Border and In The Yuma, Arizona Tri (country) State areas. Az, Ca., Baja, Ca; and Sonora state area, have West Nile mosquitoes found in the traps.

Residents and Visitors need to be alert and take average precautions to limit one’s exposure.

It’s about the same as years past.

If needed you can call up and print out the CDC West Nile Virus (WNV), Fact sheet.

Said sheet, gives information on
What is West Nile Virus.
What one can do to Prevent WNV.
The Symptoms of WNV.
How WNV gets Spread.
Information about when people get sick.
The WNV treatment.
What to do you think you have WNV.
The Risk of Getting Sick from WNV.
What CDC is doing about WNV.
And What Else you should know.
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile
or call CDC at 800-CDC-INFO (english and spanish) or 888-232-6348 for (TTY) users.

Sat Church Chicken Sale one monthly

Church Once Monthly Saturday Fried Chicken Dinner Sale (near middle of month)

Los Algodones B.C.; Mexico
Where: Catholic Church “B” Street Between 2nd and 3rd.

How to get there: From the Border walk South two blocks on Second St., (past the town water tower which you could see from you car on the US. Side parking lot. Should also be able to see the church bell while driving south into the Indian Parking lot.) At “B” St., turn west (right) and One Half Block to the West on the (left) South Side is the Church and the Bell tower is very distinctive.

What: Monthly they have a public Chicken Dinner Sale in Front of the Church during the day. While most of the sales go to Vendors and locals, who pick up or request delivery, they welcome the passing public to purchase dinner(s).

The Meal: It comes in a take out container with four or five small tortillas ( not sure they count) a small mixed salad combined lettuce salad with a small amount of Macaroni (yes it is good), included is a large amount of rice, a small bag of green sauce (also good) with two pieces of Fried Chicken and a plastic fork (ask for a napkin as they may not of included it).

Cost: Very good meal at a low price. The prices today with the peso at about eight cents (0.0795368).
Exchange rate approximately $ 1. Dollar U.S. equals 12.5728 Mexican pesos.
Today Four Dinners were priced at 120 Pesos or under Ten Dollars U.S.
Good food at a very low price per serving.
The Staff are volunteers and the group appreciates additional donations, for their projects.

September Sale date is Saturday 25th, 2010. The October sale date is Scheduled for Saturday October 16, 2010.
(Due to weather and other issues, dates could be subject to change). When in town on Sat., watch for the sale.

A number of purchasers take there dinner west a block and a half to the park and enjoy it there, if some one in your party does not like chicken there are Sales Vendors located on the side street side of the Park, and throughout town. You can stop and purchase sodas at the Grocery at “B” and 3rd. S.W. corner.

As you could expect from a church group they are very nice, friendly and give their best to see your served quickly and properly.

Over the years I found out about the sale from acquaintances in the town. Mostly local workers who go or send some one to make purchases and ask if I’d like to place an order and they would bring it back, also moving about town you would see them in front of the church. I have placed orders a number of times and have stopped and eaten in front of the church.

Enjoy and hope to see you there. And not many places that you can find a good meal for such a reasonable price.
I have always been happy with my purchases, price, service and quality of food.

Border International Conference 2010

The Governor (Schwarzenegger) tells us how important the state international border issues are, however he cancels his participation in the governor border talks? What’s up with that? So he’s going to continue with the budget talks, how can he do the budget concerning the border issues, and not include the up dated information that would be available, Guess he’s on his way out and it will become someone Else's problem. ( Yes, Ours, yours and mine).
His office sent an email saying he would be a no-show, AGAIN! What do they mean canceled due to lack of interest!

They have wasted two months on the budget, and numerous delays. Duh, he went to trade mission in China, Japan and South Korea, in stead of addressing the Budget, now he’s said that was more important, and now the budget is more important than the residents safety of the border areas. I think he needs to stay out of politics.

His office said in an e-mail Saturday that he will remain in Sacramento to attend budget talks with Legislative leaders Monday. what was wrong with getting facts on Sunday?

Schwarzenegger returned last week from a six-day mission to China, Japan and South Korea. The countries are significant trading partners (we think so is Mexico), but the trip's timing was criticized by some observers because the state budget is more than two months overdue. And he does not think we are as important?

The site was changed from Arizona (what do you mean you don't know why) to Santa Fe, New Mexico is site of the latest in a series of Border Governors Conferences, taking place right now. Hosted by Governors Schwarzenegger (CA, Who Dropped out, how can the Co-host be a no show?) and Richardson (NM), the governors of US and Mexico border states – Arizona, Baja California, California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, New Mexico, Sonora, Tamaulipas and Texas – are hashing out vital issues tied to Border Security, Economic Development and Energy, and our daily lives.

We should listen when these six Mexican and four US governors talk? Because their 10 Border States represent a joint economy that ranks third in the world. And, with 42 different ports of entry, the region also represents one of the most dynamic trade and border crossing regions in the world. Did we mention, cartels, drugs, crime, safety, security, troops. Why are those issues not important to him?

Gov. Schwarzenegger (the no show was to be has been ) the state’s A-List deal maker; his recent trip to China resulted in preliminary agreements with Chinese suppliers for a high-speed, north-south rail link for the Golden State. (just as in the 19th century, China again contributes to Western US rail expansion… this time through infrastructure technology!)(but none for Mexico nor the Border and the Border States)?

Gov. Richardson just secured a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) targeting expansion of cross-border commercial rail service between New Mexico and Nuevo Leon (and he was Pres. Obama’s early nominee for Secretary of Commerce). Why Az. and Ca., not receive any? Oh, they were not Nominees of the President!

Arizona's Jan Brewer and Governor Rick Perry of Texas will not attend. According to Gilbert Gallegos, Deputy Chief of Staff for Gov. Richardson, Gov. Perrys reason for not attending was said to be a scheduling conflict. Gov. Brewer’s office stated that her reason is that “she does not support a boycott of Arizona and this meeting is being held in response to an organized boycott of the state.”

Late news. Now for his State meetings, he claimed before the meetings, he was too ill to meet with anyone. So he ended up canceling everything. What a shame.

We on the California side of the border go under represented again! Both in the Budget and all other areas.