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toneart
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | | Another boost for Hwy. 5. Also, a way to NOT get any support for the cause from fellow citizens trapped in the line of cars, buses and trucks on each
side. I hope the Desert Hawks or another ambulance doesn't need to rush anyone to the hospital! |
 
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bajatrailrider
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striking farm workers
Today striking farm workers,shut down gas stations.From San Vicente to San Quintin.Blocked highway 1,looted market in Camalu,and burned it.Reported to
me by many off road dirt bikes,coming to El coyotes.Lucky we have gas stored here.
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Elena La Loca
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WB called Baja Cactus to check status of road and whomever answered reported they are closed. The highway is (evidently) blocked at El Rosario as
well. Our ham radio contact who lives just south of San Quintin reports ZERO traffic (northbound OR southbound) past his place. He had the good sense
to get out early this morning and fill gas tanks but reports that Cafe Michoacana (Carolina's @ Km 17) is unable to get to town to buy more food and
has subsequently been forced to close....evidence this demonstration is "hitting" the wrong people. Ralph, our ham radio contact at Rancho Santa Inez
is forewarning travelers in the campground there and we'll update him twice daily (or more often if the situation warrants setting up additional
schedules)....guess those people could always tighten their belts a notch or two and head north via Chapala-CoCo's-Gonzaga-San Felipe if they just HAD
to get north. Word from somebody close to FCE is that the protesters plan on shutting off the grid so all concerned are advised to prep their
alternate power supplies (although I sure wouldn't wanna be the only house w/ lights on when the "darks" come out!) They've already stormed the radio
station and shut them down. Rumor mill says their next point of "attack" is the Vizcaino area. Sure hope Pauline & Dern got south before the roads
were blockaded.
[Edited for spelling on 3-18-2015 by Elena La Loca]
[Edited on 3-18-2015 by Elena La Loca]
[Edited on 3-18-2015 by Elena La Loca]
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bajaguy
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Report from our intrepid on the scene reporter in El Rosario is that a convoy of tourist/commercial vehicles stranded in El Rosario will head south
tomorrow morning early to try the route through Coco's and San Felipe as the rumor is that protesters may block the bridge south of El Rosario.
Note: From about 5PM to 8:30PM there were about a hundrerd police vehicles (Federal, State and Municipal) headed south on Hwy 1 through/from Ensenada
[Edited on 3-18-2015 by bajaguy]
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Bob H
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San Quintin blocked highway
Just another reason to not go back down there. There just seems to be no ending of problems and corruption!!
Used to love the place though....
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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luv2fish
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy | Report from our intrepid on the scene reporter in El Rosario is that a convoy of tourist/commercial vehicles stranded in El Rosario will head south
tomorrow morning early to try the route through Coco's and San Felipe as the rumor is that protesters may block the bridge south of El Rosario.
Note: From about 5PM to 8:30PM there were about a hundrerd police vehicles (Federal, State and Municipal) headed south on Hwy 1 through/from Ensenada
[Edited on 3-18-2015 by bajaguy] |
Then they wonder why they get their assets kicked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SivhjAqnPCU
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richard nauman
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Road still blocked in Vincente Guerrero. Lots of burning tires. Everything is closed. No traffic all day. Overall situation is mostly calm. Saw a
SERIOUS looking convoy of an armored vehicle and 15 extended cab pickups with state and federal police makings filled with riot gear clad police
headed south right before sunset. A small helicopter flew circled the road blocks late in the afternoon.
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richard nauman
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Big group throwing rocks in the strret now. Does not appear to be protestors but a group of rowdy young guys out partying. Besides the convoy we have
seen no police all day.
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DianaT
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| Quote: Originally posted by richard nauman | | Road still blocked in Vincente Guerrero. Lots of burning tires. Everything is closed. No traffic all day. Overall situation is mostly calm. Saw a
SERIOUS looking convoy of an armored vehicle and 15 extended cab pickups with state and federal police makings filled with riot gear clad police
headed south right before sunset. A small helicopter flew circled the road blocks late in the afternoon. |
That may have been because the Governor was supposed to be in Vicente Guerrero. Hope you are okay with food.
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richard nauman
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Thanks we are well supplied and the locals are taking good care of us. Yes the governor was expected. Things calmed down around 6 pm and the road
blocks were opened here. A large group gathered in front of the hotel and waited for him. After the convoy went through and the governor didnt show
they lit a bunch of tires and started putting more rocks in the road. Looks like this might go on for a while.
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richard nauman
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Windows just got smashed out at Baja Fiesta Restaurant.
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norte
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oh, oh....I got trashed for saying things like this.
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bajabound2005
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i am the "intripid" one is el rosario. getting ready to pull out of here in a few and head for laguna chapala and san felipe to get back to ensenada.
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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tecatero
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any updates on telemundo or ?? Glad I checked in, was leaving tomorrow early,,,
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basautter
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Thanks for the heads up. I saw the Facebook post also. This forum is the best Baja grapevine I have found!
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Ateo
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What? No "work around" road like the one at Guerrero Negro to escape the immigration checkpoint? Just kidding. Sorry for all those affected.
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Bob and Susan
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down here...everything south of guerrero negro is open
keep us updated please
on road conditions
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SFandH
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According to this article, the Governor will be there today.
http://www.uniradioinforma.com/noticias/ensenada/329214/kiko...
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MICK
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Pecador, I know someone near you that is a nurse and takes care of a lot of people there if you need something.mu2u me for her info. My friends told
me that they could hear gun shots and were told the police were using bean bag shots.
Hope this settles down soon. No one wins from these.
Mick
Getting there is ALL the fun!
Ok being here is fun to
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mtgoat666
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That won't impress protestors unless he brings pay increases and meets other demands of the oppressed farm workers
Might as well say that the Easter bunny will be there today!
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