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08/02/2025

Rosarito will host 24 race events in 2025

In 2025, Rosarito will host a total of 24 running events, averaging nearly two per month, as announced during the presentation of the Annual Activities Calendar by the Municipal Sports Institute (IMDER).

The races are designed to be family-friendly, with 21 out of the 24 events allowing participants to walk, jog, or run. The exceptions include two half marathons and a cross-country race.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/rosarito-will-host-24-race-events-in-2025/

08/02/2025

❤️ Choice of 2 Valentine’s Day celebrations
offered at the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Spa

An inscription on the main entrance to the iconic Rosarito Beach Hotel & Spa reads: “Through this door pass the most beautiful women in the world.”

Some great couples also walk through the entrance to the beachfront resort, which will begin its 101st year this July. And this year they will have two choices to celebrate Valentine’s Day, one on Feb. 14 and one on Feb. 15.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/choice-of-2-valentines-day-celebrations-offered-at-the-rosarito-beach-hotel-spa/

07/02/2025

U.S. imposes stricter standards for pets

In addition to the threat of zoonoses—animal diseases that can spread to humans—there is growing concern over the screwworm infestation in livestock from Central American countries entering Mexico.
This issue has had an unexpected ripple effect at the border, with stricter regulations for pets and companion animals imposed by U.S. health authorities.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/u-s-imposes-stricter-standards-for-pets/

06/02/2025

Basic education school sports games kick off

With the goal of promoting physical activity and fostering healthy interaction within the school community, the 2024-2025 Basic Education School Sports Games officially began in their municipal stage for secondary schools.

The opening ceremony was held at the Ernesto Ruffo Appel Auditorium, with the attendance of several middle schools, as well as school and municipal authorities.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/basic-education-school-sports-games-kick-off/

05/02/2025

“Wuakuatay” Orchestra attracts youth to music

Elementary, middle, and high school students captivated by the world of formal music are warmly welcomed by the directors of the “Wuakuatay” Orchestra in Rosarito.

This group is part of the State Music Network promoted by the Baja California Secretariat of Culture.

Since its inception in 2016, the project has been enthusiastically led by Maestro Roberto Tejero, offering numerous benefits to the young participants, their families, and their communities.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/wuakuatay-orchestra-attracts-youth-to-music/

04/02/2025

500 cards delivered for women’s well-being

On behalf of Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and the Secretary of Well-Being, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, Federal Delegate Jesús Alejandro Ruiz Uribe distributed 500 cards for the Mujeres Bienestar Pension and other support programs to vulnerable sectors in Rosarito.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/500-cards-delivered-for-womens-well-being/

04/02/2025

Recommendations for the rainy season

With the arrival of the rainy season, it’s important for all citizens to be prepared to face the challenges that the weather may bring. While rain is vital for our region, it can also cause problems if we don’t take the necessary precautions. Here are some essential tips to stay safe during this time...

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/recommendations-for-the-rainy-season/

02/02/2025

Rosarito seeks to attract Chinese with gastronomy

Local cuisine, especially seafood like lobster and spider crab, is one of the main attractions for Chinese tourists.
With this in mind, members of the Rosarito Tourism and Convention Committee met with representatives of Chinese travel agencies at a renowned restaurant in Puerto Nuevo.
The goal of the meeting was to explore opportunities for collaboration and attract the Chinese tourist market.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/rosarito-seeks-to-attract-chinese-with-gastronomy/

02/02/2025

Young Rosarito athlete signs with Blue Jays

After a long athletic journey that began at just four years old in Rosarito's baseball leagues, Carlos García Guzmán made the leap to the professional global stage in 2025 by signing this month with the Major League Baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays.

The 17-year-old Rosarito native turned his dream into reality through discipline, hard work, and preparation, supported by a dedicated team of professionals, his family, and especially his grandfather, Andrés Guzmán, who inspired him to persevere.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/31/young-rosarito-athlete-signs-with-blue-jays/

01/02/2025

📰New print edition of Baja Times l January 17th
Get yours at Rosarito Beach Hotel 🗞️
🌐 Digital newspaper: https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/3d-flip-book/bajatimes/

30/01/2025

A true believer in education breaking barriers: Prof. Vázquez

Amid heartfelt expressions of gratitude from students and colleagues, Prof. Guadalupe Vázquez Cruz was honored during her retirement ceremony after 28 years of teaching mathematics at Emiliano Zapata General Secondary School in the Plan Libertador neighborhood.

Known affectionately as Prof. Lupita by her students, she is also an alumna of the same school. Her fellow educators described her as a role model and inspiration, praising her tireless dedication to teaching and her hands-on approach with students.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/03/a-true-believer-in-education-breaking-barriers-prof-vazquez/

29/01/2025

Morelos library reopens after 5 years of closure

After five years of inactivity, the library in the Morelos neighborhood has been restored and reopened to serve the community.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/17/morelos-library-reopens-after-5-years-of-closure/

28/01/2025

Rosarito volunteer group creates mural at shelter to promote pet adoption

As part of its mission to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership and adoption, the civil organization Voluntariado Rosarito commissioned artists Laura L. Hoffmann and Rocio Hoffmann Silva to create an interactive mural at the Municipal Shelter in the Morelos neighborhood.

This initiative aims to draw attention to the shelter, located on the outskirts of the city, where dozens of rescued or abandoned dogs find refuge.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/17/rosarito-volunteer-group-creates-mural-at-shelter-to-promote-pet-adoption/

27/01/2025

Boys & Girls Club opens enrollment

Enrollment is now open for the first semester of the year, running from January to July, announced Rosy Torres, who invited the community to register their children at the "Boys and Girls Club."

"We are ready to welcome up to 80 children per day, eager to join exciting workshops in English, music, and a variety of sports. They will also have the opportunity to participate in arts and crafts workshops," Torres shared.

The club operates Monday through Friday, from 12pm to 5pm. Enrollment costs a symbolic fee of 100 pesos, with an additional monthly fee of the same amount.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/17/boys-girls-club-opens-enrollment/

26/01/2025

Rosarito joins the coffee shop boom

Rosarito is now home to approximately 150 coffee shops, most of which have opened in the past two years. These establishments provide spaces for social interaction and recreation, blending diverse influences reflected in their architecture and design.

This trend has been documented by the National Chamber of the Restaurant Industry (CANIRAC) in metropolitan cities, where it has been warmly embraced by both locals and tourists.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/03/rosarito-joins-the-coffee-shop-boom/

25/01/2025

Azteca restaurant employee shines with his ice sculptures

In Baja California, few artisans specialize in ice sculpture. Proudly, the legendary Rosartito Beach Hotel has a talented team member who, for the third consecutive year, has created stunning ice sculptures for its traditional New Year’s Eve celebration.

For the past five years, he has also been crafting intricate ice figures for the hotel’s gala events.

This talented individual is Jesús Sánchez Guerrero, who has been part of the Azteca Restaurant’s kitchen team for over a decade. Known for his dedication, perseverance, and enthusiasm for learning, Sánchez Guerrero has become a standout collaborator at the hotel.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/17/azteca-restaurant-employee-shines-with-his-ice-sculptures/

24/01/2025

Pro-Municipality Committee holds session in Primo Tapia

In a community outreach effort in southern Rosarito, members of the Pro-Municipality Committee convened at the Ejidal Hall in Primo Tapia.

With over four decades of activity, this group of dedicated citizens was founded with a clear goal: to elevate Rosarito to municipal status. “The fight continues in this new era for a model municipality,” emphasized Nancy Hernández, president of the Pro-Municipality Committee.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/17/pro-municipality-committee-holds-session-in-primo-tapia/

23/01/2025

Drivers must renew permanent licenses

The permanent driver’s license program, implemented under the administration of Jaime Bonilla Valdez, will now require renewal to remain valid.

This comes after Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda’s initiative, approved by the State Congress, which eliminates the concept of permanent licenses.

The reform amends the Vehicle Control Law, introducing a renewal process that aligns with other vehicle-related procedures, such as license plates, decals, and registration cards.

🔵 Read the article:
https://www.bajatimes.com.mx/2025/01/17/drivers-must-renew-permanent-licenses/

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