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VOL. 6 ED. 13 • AUGUST 19, 2019 • NO BAD NEWS www.ggnorth.com The Baja Beach Fest brought thousands of people to Rosarito this past weekend. Photo: Baja Beach Fest facebook page

mer, as we do every year, with As Summer Draws to a the popular White Attire event, Ode to The Baja Queen “Sabor de Baja.” And folks, “white” means Tillie Foster looks back at 45 years in Ensenada Close Think “Sabor!” white. Eggshell MAY be tol- erated, but men, khaki is not BY MARK TUNIEWICZ Yes, we had a summer this year altough it white. And ladies, some leeway never quite heated up the place may be given to straw hats if If you’ve lived in Baja Cali- Tillie is a gracious hostess, it means you won’t be pass- fornia for a while, chances having worked with the Hotel BY REN DRAKE HILL ing out in the late afternoon are you’ve met her, heard her San Nicholas & Casino for 25 sun and drenching yourself in name, or participated in one years, retiring from there in As summer starts to wind Well, August is on its way out merlot. of her many activities: Tillie. 2014. She has worked with down – wait – did summer and that means Rosarito says The 7th Annual Sabor de Matilda “Tillie” Foster, who diverse professional groups ever really show up this year? an official “good-bye” to sum- Baja will once again be held arrived in Ensenada in 1978, over the decades, including the in the beautiful gardens of has a long and fascinating rela- Chefs de Cuisine of , the Rosarito Beach Hotel on tionship with . the Cancer Association of BC Wednesday, August 28th, After building a home in the and the Paella Mas Grande & starting at 6:00 pm. Sabor will expat enclave of Punta Banda Paella Competition in Ensena- feature 25 of Baja California’s (45 minutes South of the city), da. In the early 1990’s, she preeminent chefs pairing their she served in leadership roles organized the 1st International fares with Baja wineries and a with La Sociedad de Vecinos Baja Roundup for Alcoholics few locally produced artisanal de Punta Banda, which in- Anonymous, and volunteered beers. Among featured bistros cluded helping to raise funds to serve as a PR ambassador for are Casa Plascencia, Raices, for the local volunteer fire the city at various travel shows CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 department. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 2 August 19, 2019 GRINGO

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Northern Baja New cultural Plaza in Grupo Pando already 044 (646) 179-4599 Ensenada. Grupo Pando, owns the lots and buildings law back into our state. United States the parent company of Santo on both sides of the street, It was about time: We were P.O. BOX 1700 Tomas winery, just got the and they were just waiting for hearing a lot of comments Chula Vista, CA, 91912-1700 approval from the city to close approval from the city to use from tourists that were actu- Ph. (323) 952-4925 Miramar street to vehicular the street, as well as to develop ally afraid of what was going Porque todos th th Subscriptions available access, between 6 and 7 the uninterrupted 27,000 sq/ on in the toll booths. We necesitamos see page 10 or 11, maybe streets, in order to develop ft space. heard comments along the opciones 12, sometimes 4. a plaza that will house an Toll booths back to nor- lines of “it looks like there is Or mail $65 for one year, open-air forum, areas for art mal. You may think it is bad no law here,” or “people just KM. 22 Ens-Tij Toll Road (26 issues) or $45 for six Baja, Mexico months (13 issues) exhibits, gardens, and seating news that you have to pay don’t respect the police, they to the U.S. spaces. the toll to use the scenic road are 10 feet from them and they The city agreed to let them again, but it’s actually excel- won’t do anything.” elect, has already stated that Follow us on FB: use the street because the city lent news. About two weeks Most locals were not un- he won’t allow for this kind GringoGazette North lacks cultural spaces and also ago, the federal police finally happy with the situation, as of unlawful acts, and that our Subscribe to our mailing lacks money to develop them. decided it was time to put they were saving money when state will not be held hostage list to get our news in your This fixes both problems, their feet down and stop the using the road, but in the long by groups that have ulterior inbox: www.ggnorth.com since the city is not paying illegal “toma casetas” (the run, it was affecting every one motives. anything to establish this new people that were taking over of us who lives here. It wasn’t me. That’s what Check the paper online: plaza. the toll booths), and bring the Jaime Bonilla, governor- our current governor is say- www.ggnorth.com You may view the entire ing regarding the current newspaper, just as it financial situation that the appears in print, online state is in. Governor Kiko Vega recently stated that the Who's to blame: federation owes our state Publisher about $500 million USD; this Oliver Quintero, is money that used to come in [email protected] from the federal government every month, but hasn’t been Editing received here for the last 6 David Beyer months. Distribution The lack of funds has Ensenada: David Beyer caused the state to get behind Rosarito & TJ: on payments for education, Luis "The Brush" Muñoz. which amounts to 57% of Sales the total budget for our state. Cell (646) 179-4599 Teachers are already on strike [email protected] waiting for their payments. State finances are managed Collection differently in Mexico, as most Luisa Rosas RELOCATE [email protected] of the revenue from taxes goes directly to the federal govern- ment and then the federation Journalism is publishing sends back what they see fit. something that somebody This system has caused a lot of doesn’t want problems, since it undermines BAJAMAR printed. the autonomy of the state, es- pecially when the government of a state is from a different party as the one from the FROM 109,000 dlls federal government. Cruises on the rise. And [email protected] that’s not only for Baja, but Everything country-wide there has been else is Mex Cell (664)375-4151 an increase of cruise visits in just public all of Mexico’s ports. An es- relations CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 August 19, 2019 3

ODE TO THE BAJA QUEEN... continued from page 1 BAJA MRI MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING in CA, NV, and AZ. In March of 2019, my wife and I had a chance to experi- ence Tillie’s work first hand SAME DAY when, at the age of 86, year, she RESULTS! again led a group on a guided THE BEST tour to Gurerro Negro, where PRICE IN BAJA we stayed with the group for $2,999 PESOS two days, during which we all ($160 USD*) enjoyed a life-changing whale- Tillie Foster encounter experience! Having a 50-foot whale and her calf Velmar Hospital Ph. (646) 154 5620 & (646) 977 1654 approach your small panga Global Patient Services, ar- anthropic award from the (646) 179 2024 and allowing you to pet them ranging for helpful medical International foundation of Arenas St. #151 EMERGENCIES: is a life-changing experience! seminars in our area. Begin- Ensenada, the Rotary Club Playa Ensenada [email protected] * Valid for conventional studies, dollar amount This was Tillie’s 25th year lead- ning in 2004, she also orga- Calafia, and CETYS Univer- Ensenada, BC. considering exchange rate of $18.50 pesos p/ dollar ing “Tillie’s Whale of a Time,” nized the Ensenada chapter of sity, for her contributions to and her relationships built the International Association a philanthropic culture in the over those decades permitted of Red Hat Society, which host- City. and for service as a “Warden” representative of the American 2011: Named to the Baja for our area. Also, she received community. Tillie says “I love Image Committee as represen- another award, this time from Baja, and have adopted Mexi- Handmade pastas, fresh tative of the American com- the Governor of BC Jose Gua- co, her culture and her people seafood, and more munity in Ensenada, repre- dalupe Osuna, for her role in as my 2nd country. Baja is a senting the City through radio promoting Baja California. wonderful place.” Closed Thursdays interviews with Travel Talk Ra- Tillie gathered with friends Indeed. A place made even dio, etc. In August of 2011, she at a local restaurant for her more wonderful thanks to our 1pm - 10pm. received a recognition award birthday last month and en- own “Baja Queen.” Happy from the Mayor of Ensenada joyed live music, food, and Birthday, Tillie! Ph. (646) 977-7089 for her contributions. camaraderie, with each par- Mark Tuniewicz serves with Blvd. Costero #987, 2012: Recognition Award ticipant sharing their own Tillie Foster as a Citizen Liaison Zona Ensenada from The US Consulate Gen- personal “Tillie tale!” Volunteer, or “warden,” for Baja eral in for helping the While she may have slowed California in coordination with us access to all the best service ed 3 international conventions American expat community down a bit at age 86, Tillie the US Consulate in Tijuana. providers and optimum dates. during her leadership tenure. that resides and travels in Baja, continues to work at home as a He resides in Ensenada. , Since 2000, Tillie has also Of course, Tillie’s contribu- served as the coordinator tions have been repeatedly rec- between Ensenada and the ognized over the years. 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(619) 797 8097 [email protected] www.bajapublicstorage.com 4 August 19, 2019 Rosarito Calendar Classified Ads of Events Easy Sign Up All prices are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. NEXT DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2019 Every Monday through Fri- Naturally with Erendira Abel day, 1 pm; Cruz Roja Primo Submit it and Pay it Online day, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm; Pick- at IMAC Library. eabel@baja- Tapia Bingo at El Pescador Go to: http://www.ggnorth.com/classified leball at the Rosarito Pickleball expatservices.pro. Restaurant. 6 games/ 2 cards Complex and Training Camp at Every Wednesday, 10am - for $5. Reduced price menu; Phone It or Text It In You can call or text us at: Parque Reforma (west of Pabel- 12pm; Adult painting class at [email protected]; Mex Cell (646) 179 4599 or US (323) 952-4925. lon center – turn left at Oxxo). IMAC Rosarito in the main 1-623-217-9795. Three courts. $2 court fee per park. 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mational only and not meant as First in Rosarito, It’s All in the Cards legal advice. , first in service Since BY ORLANDO GOTAY, TAX ATTORNEY 1971 ROSARITO CALENDAR... • Health and life insurance Earthquakes can be cata- continued from page 4 • House and Condo strophic events due to massive insurance forces and unpredictability. English speaking community of • Legal Assistance Science always looks for clues charitable, community service to figure out when the next and social organizations. www. • Car insurance “big one” will arrive. In the unitedsocietyofbaja.org. 664- (Mexico and US) tax arena, I can’t predict, but 748-3949. • Board Association there’s an earthquake loom- Every First Saturday. Insurance ing-- aimed at persons who Noon-sundown. Open Studio own, trade or use virtual cur- Art Walk, a free tour of galleries • Personal Accident rencies (“crypto”). in Rosarito Beach Hotel com- Benito Juarez # 10, Quinta del Mar The IRS responds slowly to mercial center. Meet artists at strip center, in front of the stop light Phone 661-6121028 and 661-6130692 technology. Early 2014 guid- So far, “foreign” crypto is work in their studios. pacothe- Email: [email protected] Let us pay your household bills ance simply said crypto was not reportable under Foreign [email protected] www.berniesinsurance.com on your behalf. Easy set up “property” and that crypto Bank Account Report (FBAR) Every Third Saturday. 1pm. income or gain just had to or Form 8938, Report of Speci- USBC, United Society of Baja be reported like any other fied Foreign Financial Assets. California, monthly potluck August 22, Thursday, 4 August 28, Wednesday, 6 property. But all those IRS letters can’t be dinner, at La Maroma sports pm; Wine and Design at De- pm; 7th Annual Sabor de Baja In November 2016, the IRS seen in isolation; they must be bar, across from Burger King. Colores Studio (k 40 in Santini End of Summer and White At- went after Coinbase, a large part of a broader effort. That Different theme every month. mall). Essential Oils & Glass tire 2019 at the Rosarito Beach San Francisco based crypto could be updated guidance, in- Usually live entertainment. painting. Learn how these oils Hotel gardens. Pairs 25 of Baja’s exchange, seeking trader infor- cluding new reporting require- Free. Membership $20 per year. enhance your life by creating best chefs with local winer- mation. In 2017 the IRS won-- ments for “foreign” crypto. Second Sunday of every two of your own facial scrubs, ies and craft beer producers. a list of persons with at least And if this concerns you, you month, Pet sterilization by the serums, or creams, and paint Tickets: Gold- $90 with 5:30 one transaction of $20,000 or should follow this closely. Baja Spay and Neuter Foun- a jar to hold them. $5 deposit entrance; Silver: $70 with 6 pm more between 2013 and 2015. If “foreign” crypto holdings dation at the Centro de Di- online secures your spot. $15 entrance. Live entertainment. In June 2019, the IRS sent are reportable, I would expect agnostico Clinico Vetrinario, due in class. Facebook.com/ Tickets available at PayPal with letters to 10,000 persons urg- some type of shoehorning into ave. Queretaro #2331-3, Col DeColores Mexico email [email protected], ing “review” of tax reporting existing FBAR/8938 reporting Cacho, Tijuana. 200 pesos, 661- August 24, Saturday, 7 – or at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. on account of crypto transac- schemes…akin to a square 124-3619, or Robin 11 pm; Noche Gitana 2019 at US: 1-866-ROSARITO; MX: tions. Two additional versions peg in a round hole. This at www.BajaS- Hotel Festival Plaza. Horses 01-800-265-2322. of the letter exist, in which would likely require po- payNeuter. and Dancing. Facebook.com/ August 31 – September 1, the IRS states “potential mis- tentially massive infor- Saturday & Sunday; 10th An- reporting” of transactions, or mation gathering from CHARLY’S PLACE niversary of Rosarito Art Fest, even requesting specific tax- its owners, just to be able There's No Place Like Charly's Place! at Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel payer responses. to comply. I would urge and Villas (k 45). Local artists, This month, H.M. Revenue crypto holders to look HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Thu 4PM-7PM jewelers, craftspeople on dis- and Customs (the British IRS) immediately at their holdings, LIVE MUSIC: Thur, Fri, Sat & Sunday play. Facebook.com/ Rosarito requested user names and and to begin getting a grasp Art Fest 2019; RosaritoArtFest. transaction data from UK- of the magnitude of data that KM 37.5 Rosarito-Ensenada Free Road. Almost across the [email protected] for based exchanges. The tectonic could be needed: exchanges, St. from the big Jesus. Ph. (661) 613-2685 US. (619) 663-1587 information. Facebook/ Rosari- plates are beginning to shift all transactions, digital wallets, toArtFest. over. Tax administrators have valuation of e-coin, and more. org. Noche Gitana 2019; www.ho- September 1, Sunday, 4 – 9 seen not just massive money Forewarned is forearmed! Last Sunday of every telfestivalplaza.com. pm; Fandango! At the Jardin floating around, but unre- month, Jewish Chavurah. Gor- August 25, Sunday, 2 pm – Crosthwaite in Santa Anita. ported and untaxed money. Orlando Gotay is a Califor- don Kane - gordonmkane@ closing; Jaime Verdugo’s Birth- Tickets $45 available at https:// From IRS court filings: nia licensed tax attorney (with gmail.com. day celebration at Charly’s lamisionchildrensfund.org. All “There has been an explosion a Master of Laws in Taxation) Every day but one day at a Place (k 37), Free buffet and live proceeds to purchase scholar- of billions of dollars of wealth admitted to practice before the time AA Grupo Gringo meets music. Facebook.com/ Charly’s ships for BECA in La Mision. in just a few years from bit- IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and daily #16 Mar Meditteraneo Place. Raffles, auctions, food and coin, a significant amount of other taxing agencies. His love (two blocks behind Del Mar August 25, Sunday, 12 – 7 more. Facebook.com/ Fan- which has no doubt accrued to of things Mexican has led him Beach Club). Saturday, 3:00; pm; 30th Anniversary of the dango 2019. United States taxpayers, with to devote part of his practice Sunday, Monday, Thursday: Fish and Seafood Festival at September 1, Sunday, 12 – 6 virtually no third-party report- to federal and state tax mat- 10:00 am; Tuesday, Wednesday, the Rosarito Beach Hotel. Rep- pm; Yo Amo Rosarito Kermes ing to the IRS of that increase ters of U.S. expats in Mexico. Friday: 6:00 pm. Additional resentatives of Rosarito fish (Fair) at Parque Conchita Cantu in income.” He can be reached at tax@ meetings in Cantamar (just and seafood restaurants rep- in Col. Reforma. Dancing, Ma- And that takes me to the orlandogotay.com or Facebook: south of the footbridge) Tues- resesnt4ed. Free entrance. Live riachi, food and more! Emcee: next point, the likely earth- GotayTaxLawyer. This is just a day and Friday, 10:00 am. 661- music, folklorico, and raffles. Tony Boy. Facebook.com/Yo quake. most general outline. It is infor- 614-1678. 661-612-0700. Amo Rosarito. , 6 August 19, 2019

avocado to the mixture. My mouth is watering! They are Ask a Mexican also great because they are not There is no national dish in Mexico, although as caloric as other foods. Irma Rodriguez, 32, as- many people say it’s Mole, it’s too hard to pick sistant. a representative of the whole country, there are My most favorite Mexi- hundreds. Mexican cuisine was named “intangi- can food of all time is refried ble cultural heritage” by UNESCO in 2016. beans. But made from scratch, What with love and patience. It also do you think it should be? What is your favou- helps when they’re the right rite? and Why? kind, I prefer the lighter- colored, called Peruvian, but 1 2 Paulina Lopez, 21, con- the easiest thing in the world they are Mexican. Just refried sultant. to make at home (which is with oil and with a single chile There are so many! I have why I don't make them all that to give it a taste, not onions but to say Chile Relleno is my often). some garlic too. I also love tres favorite Mexican dish. It's Raul Pedraza, 37, gym leches cake and flan for des- not one of those pretty look- instructor. sert. I also love tortas. ing meals, but it is absolutely I don’t have any one favor- Julieta Zacarias, 36, in- delicious. A mild chile, stuffed ite Mexican food because there vestigator. with cheese, battered, fried are so many great dishes that I Chiles en nogada. This one is only served in certain CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST months of the year (because of the seasonal ingredients). The Treatments in Your Home recipe was created in Puebla Relaxing Massage - Stress, Injuries, mx – 661.112.5161 by some nuns (according to Nagging Pains, Medical Therapy usa – 702.572.7918 some historians). They were +33 Yrs Experience with Medical Training ordered to create and serve 3 4 Excellent References - Ask about Discounts an outstanding dinner for the future emperor of México. and topped with a delightful, enjoy eating. One of my favor- Agustin de Iturbide (1822). slightly spicy tomato-based ite dishes is cócteles de maris- You will only be able to find sauce. Pozole, tacos, enchila- cos, seafood cocktails that are this dish from mid-august das are all good too, but I can a meal. They use super-fresh until the early days of October. never resist ordering the Chile shrimp, oysters, octopus, and Besides the seasonal ingre- Relleno when I see it on the other seafood tossed in a sauce dients, this plate celebrates menu. They don't always have of chopped tomatoes, onions, Mexico’s independence. That’s them, not that they're hard to cilantro, chiles, garlic, and another reason for the colors get, but I will say they are not lemon juice and add a sliced on the plate. It represents the

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colors of the Mexican flag. plenty of versions of the same Green (chile). White (walnut recipe. Red, green, with pea- or pecan sauce). Red (pome- nuts, spicier, and so on. granate seeds). The flavor is Luis Herrera, 72, retired. indescribable, but it’s also my Pozole is a soup/stew made favorite because when it was usually with pork or chicken. the right season, my whole The distinguishing ingredient family gathered in the kitchen is hominy, that is, corn that has to make them. been subjected to treatment Jaime Nuñez, 52, teacher. with lye. Pozole can come in Mole is the best Mexican red, green, and white forms, dish you can have (at least for the color is determined by the me). Made the old fashion way, use or non-use of dried chilis as they make it in Puebla. The (usually mild Pasilla chiles), original recipe needs at least or green herbs. Traditional 18 to 20 ingredients. Keep in accompaniments are shredded mind that you'll find a wide va- lettuce, sliced radish, cilantro, riety of the same mole. There´s onions and lime. , August 19, 2019 7

SABOR DE BAJA... 00 Margaritas Everyday! continued from page 1 $3. LIVE MUSIC Viaje Oyster Bar, Sokuna, El WED - SUN Meson, and Silvestre. Tick- RESTAURANT & CANTINA Km. 52 Old Road to Ens ets are still available online FRESH SEA FOOD Ph. (661) 688-0947 through PayPal at SaborDeBa- [email protected] [email protected]. All pre-ordered tickets may be picked up at the All attendees will receive in the ballot box. Will Call desk the night of the a commemorative wine glass. There are two tiers of tick- event. Everyone will also receive ets on sale this year. VIP Gold Gracious hosts Bo Bendana a ballot for the selection of tickets sell for $90 each, and and Dennis Sein originally the evening’s People’s Choice holders of these are treated created this event to promote Award. So as you are eat- to early (5:30 pm) entry and Baja California’s budding gas- ing and drinking your way reserved seating for the eve- tronomy and wine industries through the evening, make a ning. Silver tickets are $70 and and to promote northern Baja note of your favorite pairing. you take your chances with tourism. Sure enough, Gastro- It’s easy. All of the choices are seating options. Now I don’t nomes attend Sabor de Baja written on the ballot and all know about you, but I do most from all over Baja and several you have to do is circle your of my noshing while walking states of the US. selection and place your card between food booths. This is NOT a family-friendly event, Now servicing your so all ticket holders must be at least 18 years of age. Live en- USA home too! tertainment will be provided, On Retractable Awnings with time for dancing a bit later 50% OFF Models JX6000 and JX1000 in the evening. Awnings • Shades • Blinds • Shutters + Automation A professional judging pan- el selected by chef Bo Bendana Call us now: (664) 615-7839 Office and her husband Dennis Sein English (661) 114-7113 mobile will meet earlier in the day www.pacificblinds.com.mx to evaluate all of the entrant’s food and wine or beer pairings. The Judge’s Panel will award Credit Cards Welcome the Best Wine and Best Beer awards, as well as the coveted

Best of Sabor being awarded to suggestion to you is to bring the finest wine (or beer) and along a purse (or pocket) size food pairing of the evening. spray of your favorite “wine Remember, white attire is erase” product. It’s that or your not a suggestion, so prepare dress goes into a tie-dye vat for your attire while summer fash- your next Woodstock remem- ions are still available. I will be brance party like mine did. attendance in a new white dress If you missed out and didn’t (as I do every year) because I get your tickets in time, the had a run-in with a wicked next Sabor de Baja is already glass of cabernet last year (as I scheduled for Wednesday, do every year), and there was August 26, 2020, so mark your no removing those stains. My calendars now. , 8 August 19, 2019

QUE PASA IN BAJA?... Arturo Musi, president of COCINA A LA LEÑA the Mexican association of continued from page 2 businesses, focused on cruise WOOD FIRED KITCHEN ship tourism (yes, that is a Km. 34 1/2 Free Road Tij-Ens, Rosarito, Baja. Ph. (661) 614 6251 / E-mail: [email protected] timated 8 million people are real thing), said that the Pa- expected to visit this country cific will be able to receive the leave about 50 million dol- can do while there; this has And not only in tourism. through a cruise ship, and scheduled cruises until 2020. lars every year in our country, brought great results for Baja. The state office for economic while the Mexican Caribbean However, he also said that from goods or services that The tourism growth has development stated recently has seen an 8 percent increase, investments in infrastructure they buy while they visit our been seen in the hotel indus- that our state was first in it has been our Pacific that has will be needed in order to country. It may not seem like try as well, as there have been economic growth in the last had the most significant rise catch up with the demand much, but considering that all 38 new hotels developed in quarter from the states in the in cruise visits with a whop- for 2021. cruises include food and bev- Baja during the last 6 years. northern border, and the third ping 15%. Cruise ship passengers erages, and that not even half The Cross Border Express place in all of Mexico. of the passengers get off the bridge has also boosted ar- Baja’s growth in the last ship, it’s not really that bad. rivals in the Tijuana airport, quarter was 2.1% and the Ensenada gets blacklisted. going from 3.9 million entries national average was just Love at First Bark The center for the study of per year before the CBX to 0.2%, so we were significantly Kyle, left, 1 year old; public finances, based in the over 8 million after it. higher than other states. We Sarah, right, 3 years federal congress, issued a Another crucial area that have been steadily growing for old. A love story from report that qualified a total keeps growing is medical 36 of the last 37 quarters, with Los Adoptables, the of 655 municipalities in the tourism, which, Escobedo an average growth of 3.7% magic kingdom where country based on their debt stated, is generating over $500 annually. That’s not bad at dogs and cats find and payment capacity. Of million USD annually. all! , happiness, a safe and those, 64 were blacklisted as healthy environment, having high deficits and a and learn that humans low payment capacity com- make good pets! pared to their debt. Ensenada headed the list, meaning it’s Contact Los Adopt- the municipality from the ables for information list that is in the worst shape about adopting Rock financially. or any of his friends at Of course, there are worst the shelter. Call them at: municipalities in Mexico, (646) 187 8693, email but a lot were not even ana- [email protected] lyzed because the researchers or visit their website couldn’t even gather data on www.losadoptables.org. those places. Baja still popular for tour- ism. Our state head of tour- ism, Oscar Escobedo, has stated that last year we re- ceived 27 million tourists, and that Baja has been one of the states that has seen the most growth in the tourism sector, thanks to a policy of “selling experiences” and not places. He said that the new trend is not to promote visits for a specific place, but promoting [email protected] how being in that place would Rosarito, Baja California make you feel or what you

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