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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by advrider  | We are headed to LaPaz in September, my plan is to bring down as many tools, screws and nails as I can haul. My question is, what is the best way to
go in, I've only done it on my moto, so hard to judge the drive in my jeep.
Would it be better to go in and out off of Hwy 1, or from Hwy 12? We usually pass through and stay in BOLA, but we will want to keep heading
South on this trip after the drop off. |
We went to San Borja two months ago. Drove down from L.A. Bay highway, spent the night there then went out to the west to Nuevo Rosarito. Photos (on
page 2): https://vivabaja.com/baja-526/
I have been to the mission several times since 2001, and the north road was always the better drive, but not a big difference. This trip, however, was
a really slow, rough drive. The hurricanes of past recent years really chewed up the roads. All 'fill dirt' has been washed away, leaving the jagged,
step surface. Near the mission, the arroyo route was washed out and a detour now takes you up the hillside giving you a high view of the mission
before dropping down to it. We were in a loaded Tundra, which also was slower driving than my Tacomas had traveled the 21 miles. 10 mph or less
average this time.
The east road was better, but it too was detoured up the slope, out of the arroyo going west... off camber driving for a few miles. Really a shame, as
this most-northern of the complete stone mission churches should be seen by those without 4x4 or fearful of bad roads.
I texted with Nonnih (the youngest daughter of José & Ana Licia) last night and learned her mother is in Guerrero Negro, to see a doctor, and
Nonnih is at the mission staying in one of the rooms that didn't burn.
Nonnih's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gerardo.nonnih
Her mother's (has several FB pages, but this is the most recent): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585093354222
[Edited on 7-29-2026 by David K]
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I want to go there and bring some stuff. I don't want to go by myself in my 13-year old Honda CRV. I'll split gas with someone - camp along the way.
Anyone in with me?
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I don't have access to Facebook. Maybe this has been reported on Facebook, but I will ask here:
Is it known that this fire was an accident?
Reportedly, there is increasing cartel activity just south of San Borja. There is a good water source at San Borja, perhaps the cartel would want?
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| Quote: Originally posted by wilderone | | I want to go there and bring some stuff. I don't want to go by myself in my 13-year old Honda CRV. I'll split gas with someone - camp along the way.
Anyone in with me? |
Very hot and unforgiving time of year. Go prepared.
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by cupcake | I don't have access to Facebook. Maybe this has been reported on Facebook, but I will ask here:
Is it known that this fire was an accident?
Reportedly, there is increasing cartel activity just south of San Borja. There is a good water source at San Borja, perhaps the cartel would want?
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Of course, it was the family home and Ana Licia was living in it while conducting tours and providing camping accommodations.
Now, I want to ask if anyone knows how to set up a Go Fund Me page. Baja Bound Insurance and an off road tour/racing group will contribute. My friend
Dave W. (of Toyotas in Baja group) is crossing into Mexico today for the Ejido Eréndira Monos Baseball Team event this weekend: https://www.facebook.com/events/1912179996141050/
Anyway, as he is kind of busy and so many things happening, I want to try and gather the details so people can help Ana Licia rebuild.
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| Quote: Originally posted by wilderone | | I want to go there and bring some stuff. I don't want to go by myself in my 13-year old Honda CRV. I'll split gas with someone - camp along the way.
Anyone in with me? |
Perhaps you could deliver your donation to Nuevo Rosarito. Depending on what vehicles the family still has, and what logistics you can organize, you
might be able to work around having to make the drive to the Mission. In any event, you might want to coordinate with the family to make plans.
[Edited on 7-29-2026 by cupcake]
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You have a 13 year old CRV?
I'm jealous! My current Baja rig is a 22-year-old Honda Element. It is basically a CRV with a different box slapped on top, and I wouldn't hesitate
to drive it into the mission. I do spend a lot of time off-road though, and tend to push the limits of my vehicles, so my advice is questionable.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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As soon as I get more data from Nonnih or Ana Licia, I will report.
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What I asked Ana Licia on Wednesday:
I am trying to help organize assistance for you. Can you provide me with more details? Are coming back to San Borja soon? Is there a room you can
sleep in until the home is rebuilt? Are you staying in Guerrero Negro for very long? Thank you!
Some are asking how the fire started? An accident of some kind?
8:15 am Thursday text message reply, translated:
No, I'll be back at the ranch tomorrow. They just brought me to the doctor, but I'm already better and ready to go. Yes, thank you. The
truth is, I didn't have anything left. My eldest daughter and I were left with nothing; everything burned down.; it all burned. We were left with only
the clothes on our backs. Everything burned: dishes, clothes, work tools, blankets, everything!
Yes, in an internet room and I start cooking in the palapa.!!
Muchas gracias amigo x su ayuda .!!
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EDIT - I dont do Facebook so I look here for info/updates.
As usual DK thank you for taking that on.
When someone has scheduled a trip to bring supplies, please contact me email cabo"at"cabomagic.com or text/WhatsApp 619-819-8634
We will make a monetary contribution.
Thank you, Lori
[Edited on 7-31-2026 by CaboMagic]
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Photos were posted on Facebook showing clean up work. A couple from California stopped there and reported that the fire was caused by an electrical
short.
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9:50 am Saturday text (translated)
Good morning friend, I'm already at the ranch, thank God. We just arrived very late and my internet battery died; it only works when it's sunny,
that's why I couldn't answer you.
Additional:
Okay, thank you very much! Someone asked me for a quote on how the house will be built, and my son is already preparing the quote. Thank you very
much!
[Edited on 8-1-2026 by David K]
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From Ana Licia, Saturday PM (translated)
Good afternoon friend, here's the number of the person where you can leave your things. Adán Capacho, number 686 233 6760, from Nuevo Rosarito.
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GoFundMe link
https://www.gofundme.com/f/mision-san-borja-fire-recovery-fu...
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Updated posts on Facebook & Messenger
From Raul Lyle https://www.facebook.com/raul.lyle/
Doña Ana's house was burned down, custodian of the church of San Borja BC, any support we can give her in terms of construction materials, furniture,
and food will not go to waste.
Today for you, tomorrow for me.
Collection center in front of Hotel Los Caracoles.
from Rogelio Serrano sound now is on...
https://youtu.be/AilFh0I2Poo?si=k-PRetCduaQWcBUH
Hello again David! I finally got the new video call with audio… here’s the link. Please share it along with the link of the
Gofundme campaign thanks in advance for all your help amigo
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mision-san-borja-fire-recovery-fu...
On Monday, I was sent this:
"David just ended a phone call with Analicia and I had to record the audio separately i'm working in putting the video together and i will send you
another message as soon as i finish uploading it so you can share it. What she told me is that no body in the north is helping out only in Guerrero
Negro with donations like 500, 300, 200 pesos they need material for the house the only thing they have is water, sand and rock they need everything
else plus recovering the power plant the cars because 3 were burned, all the house items, clothing, furniture, kitchen, living room, refrigerator,
etc. I would like to get construction materials for them and make the delivery but i don't know if that would be cost effective because of the long
drive overthere, so i guess the only option is the gofund me route."
My reply:
Thank you. I know money was sent to Nonnih using the Clave #. I will share your new info when I get back on my computer later.
Rogelio:
Ok thanks. I will regain access to my go fund me tomorrow because I did a mistake in the verification process but it will be up and ready tomorrow. On
the money of the clabe number she is stating that no one in the north is helping. Her words. Gofundme will help with that, everyone can donate and
share to the fund raiser.
Hello again David! I finally got the new video call with audio… here’s the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AilFh0I2Poo
Please share it along with the link of the
Gofundme campaign thanks in advance for all your help amigo
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David thanks for this update. Can you please confirm for your fellow nomads that the link to this Go Fund Me account is totally legit, and that the
funds raised will go directly to Dona Ana to rebuild her casa?
Thanks again!
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| Quote: Originally posted by Biznaga | David thanks for this update. Can you please confirm for your fellow nomads that the link to this Go Fund Me account is totally legit, and that the
funds raised will go directly to Dona Ana to rebuild her casa?
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From what I can see, it appears to be. The GoFundMe page was made by the person (Rogelio) doing the interview with Ana Licia... You all can message
her at Facebook. Her current user name there is Anna Gag
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585093354222
Rogelio Serrano, who made the GoFundMe page is one of her friends.
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Thanks David,
we appreciate the follow up and your efforts to help this family out during such a difficult time.
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$4,282 (pesos) raised so far
Too bad it's not dollars! But, still it is a start with three donations, so far...
https://www.gofundme.com/f/mision-san-borja-fire-recovery-fu...
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This family has restored, maintained, and protected the magnificent Mission San Borja for many generations.
If there is not a Catholic Church fund for helping such people in a time of real need, there should be.
I don't have any experience with this, but maybe someone on this forum does, or might have some good ideas on where to look and ask.
Catholic Church funding programs to help those who have helped the Church
https://tinyurl.com/3cpp4sev
The beautiful Mission San Borja that this family has cared for...
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