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MexicoTed
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Antonio & Desert Hawks Fire and Rescue
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I know Nomads have posted this before but Antonio Munoz is really doing great work between El Rosario and Guerrero Negro with The Desert Hawks
(Halcones del Desierto).
While on the Baja XL race in late January we were lucky enough to catch Antonio at his Pemex station. I was not only happy to see an old friend but to
also get an update on what he is doing with the organization. On top of that we introduced to the organizers of the race who may want to sponsor the
Desert Hawks in 2021.
There literally is no emergency services between San Quintin and Guerrero Negro. No ambulances, hospitals or fire services. If you get in an accident
you may be on your own no matter how serious. Your best hope if you have cel coverage (probably not), satellite phone or a car comes by and assists
you.
This is where Desert Hawks are trying to fill the void. He has had locals from El Rosario trained in fire rescue, EMT and search and rescue (including
himself). They will send an ambulance to assist you and take you to the closest hospital in either San Quintin or Guerrero Negro.
I donated to the cause while there and I think every Nomad should donate via the website or in person whenever they are traveling Baja.
Here is their US website: http://www.makeacommitment.org/
Email Antonio at info@bajacactus.com or info@halconesdeldesierto.org for more details.
They also have a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HalconesdelDesierto/
Myself, Antonio & driver Michael Emery
Some of the vehicles Desert Hawks has amassed
Antonio holding an image of the future emergency station across the street
Antonio discussing Desert Hawks with the "Doctoras Peligrosas" medical team that follows the race.
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David K
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Thank you, Ted!
   
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BAJA.DESERT.RAT
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Hola,
antonio has always done so much for travelers. i remember a few years ago when there was a gas shortage, he rationed fuel to the locals so travelers
would be able to make their trips.
i've read so much of his generosity with his ambulance and fire and emt sservices.
if he or anybody else has not created a gofundme site for him, it should be done. i'm sure many past, current and future travelers would ( and should
) contribute, i definitely would.
BIEN SALUD, DA RAT
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Quote: Originally posted by BAJA.DESERT.RAT  | Hola,
antonio has always done so much for travelers. i remember a few years ago when there was a gas shortage, he rationed fuel to the locals so travelers
would be able to make their trips.
i've read so much of his generosity with his ambulance and fire and emt sservices.
if he or anybody else has not created a gofundme site for him, it should be done. i'm sure many past, current and future travelers would ( and should
) contribute, i definitely would.
BIEN SALUD, DA RAT |
The donate button is on the right side of the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HalconesdelDesierto/
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fishbuck
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I want to drive the firetruck.
How much is that donation?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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And if I can't drive it can I ride outside while Antonio hauls tail across the desert with the siren blasting...?
How much is that?
[Edited on 4-3-2019 by fishbuck]
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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BAJA.DESERT.RAT
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hola davidk,
thank you for your facebook post but i don't do facebook or any social posting.
is there a cost to gofundme that takes a portion of the donation ?
BIEN SALUD, DA RAT
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MexicoTed
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Yes, Antonio has done a LOT for Baja and it's travelers (and the Nomads). Come to think of it, he's sort of the modern day Mama Espinosa (when she
used to help Baja travelers).
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MexicoTed
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I would be willing to set up a GoFundMe page with Antonio's blessing (if he wants one).
DK, who is his US contact? And I know he mentioned the http://www.makeacommitment.org/ page, but is it still operational as I don't see a way to donate and last update looks like 2017. Maybe that's not
the page to go to?
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My last contact with Commitment Inc was in February 2017 with Andy Schouten afschouten@nethere.com. In my dealing with them, I found he and Antonio
Munoz to be of high integrity and a true heart for the residents and visitors in Baja. JH
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| Quote: Originally posted by MexicoTed | I would be willing to set up a GoFundMe page with Antonio's blessing (if he wants one).
DK, who is his US contact? And I know he mentioned the http://www.makeacommitment.org/ page, but is it still operational as I don't see a way to donate and last update looks like 2017. Maybe that's not
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As far as I know, Andy from that organization is still involved. You should email Antonio... info AT bajacactus.com
Ted, their donate button is on this page at that site: http://www.makeacommitment.org/Projects/CompletedProjects.ht...
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by BAJA.DESERT.RAT | hola davidk,
thank you for your facebook post but i don't do facebook or any social posting.
is there a cost to gofundme that takes a portion of the donation ?
BIEN SALUD, DA RAT |
Here is the GoFundMe/ PayPal donation site (where you get directed from the donate button on Facebook): https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ZL3KHQ6rKIs_5NSoBIc4y7J...
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would you happen to have contact phone numbers for The Desert Hawks and/or Antonio? I would like to have them programmed into my Sat Phone
Thanks in advance
Alan
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David K
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Alan, I sent an email to Antonio and a message to Isela (who is on Facebook) asking them to look at this thread or provide an emergency phone number,
as I don't see one on the Halcones del Desierto Facebook page. Good request!
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David K
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Reply from Isela:
Emergency telephone number: (616)103-0262
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fishbuck
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Did she mention my firetruck ride?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
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David K
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No Mike, not yet...
I just asked her directly in Messenger for the number to get the info fast for Dawn Patrol.
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fishbuck
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Nice.
And when I get moved down there I want to volunteer as a firefighter.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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I can scout ahead with my plane too.
Like an airborne Green Angel.
Is there an emergency radio frequency in Baja.
Like a CB channel to monitor?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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He needs a helicopter for this!
I always wanted a helicopter.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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