Gameto has announced the world’s first live human birth using Fertilo, an ovarian support cell (OSC) technology that matures eggs outside the body. The delivery was conducted at Santa Isabel Clinic, in Lima, Peru. This could represent a huge step forward in fertility management Traditional methods rely on the mother undergoing 10–14 days of high-dose hormonal stimulation young ovarian support cells to recreate the natural egg maturation process in a laboratory setting This process replaces 80% of hormone injections required with traditional IVF and reduces the duration of treatment cycles to just three days “We are delighted to celebrate the world’s first live birth conceived using Fertilo,” said Dina Radenkovic “By overcoming the major challenges of conventional IVF This milestone marks a turning point in reproductive health and highlights the first application of iPSC technology in IVF and the immense potential of our technology.” “the first demonstration of an end-to-end process by which a therapy developed from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has the potential to improve IVF outcomes and advance women’s health.”  “This breakthrough represents a historic milestone in reproductive medicine,” said Luis Guzmán who oversaw the Fertilo-enabled IVF cycle that enabled the first live birth “The ability to mature eggs outside the body with minimal hormonal intervention significantly reduces risks such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and alleviates the side effects caused by high hormone doses.” said “The Fertilo method was the preferred option compared to traditional approaches it gave me hope and reassurance during a deeply personal journey Fertilo’s innovative approach made the physical experience easier and also lightened the emotional burden of many hormone injections I am profoundly grateful to the Pranor Clinic and the Gameto team for their care and dedication in making my dream of having a family a reality.” By maturing eggs outside the body and minimizing hormonal stimulation Gameto says it is improving outcomes and experiences for women using assisted reproduction technology (ART) The streamlined process yields high-quality mature eggs with similar efficacy to conventional IVF but in a fraction of the time and with potentially fewer complications “aims to make IVF and egg freezing shorter and more accessible through reduced hormonal injections by maturing eggs outside of the body.” Fertilo has received different regulatory classifications in foreign jurisdictions and after consultation with national regulators has been cleared for commercialization in Australia and in large markets in Latin America Puerto Rico's LUMA Energy has announced that the transformer located at the Santa Isabel TC substation is in operation Crews successfully completed the work that will allow customers in the Aibonito Coamo and Santa Isabel municipalities to have greater redundancy in the electrical service This transformer is the main source of energy for customers in the area Together with the recent repair of line 200 it will offer residents and merchants greater reliability in the system the transmission center where the transformer is located is an important meeting point that is linked to five other substations to improve the service of more than 24,000 customers in the central and southern region of the island all necessary equipment was thoroughly checked and samples were taken to meet the standards set by the manufacturer These efforts ensured the correct operation of the transformer and the efficiency of the electrical system before it was connected to the system "Our teams successfully completed the installation and rigorous testing of the transformer which reiterates our commitment to customers and our goal of strengthening Puerto Rico's electrical infrastructure it is a significant step that demonstrates the sense of urgency for the residents and merchants of the southern zone," said Dimas Torres In addition to the work on the transformer and the reconstruction of line 200 repairs were made on transmission lines 4800 and 8500 to improve their capacity and reliability A capacitor bank was put into service in Santa Isabel to reduce voltage issues in the area Work on these transmission lines included clearing vegetation in more than 20 communities across Salinas Insulation was also repaired across these municipalities to prevent future outages and improve system reliability LUMA remains committed to completing regular maintenance and working with municipal government and stakeholders to continue improving and transforming electric service for more than 1.5 million customers across Puerto Rico Cover Page Legal HistorySports SearchIncoming Santa Isabel mayor sues to force transitionThe San Juan Daily StarDec 19 20242 min readSanta Isabel Mayor-elect Meldwin Rivera RodríguezBy THE STAR STAFF Santa Isabel Mayor-elect Meldwin Rivera Rodríguez on Wednesday filed a mandamus in court against outgoing Mayor Rafael “Billy” Burgos Santiago and the southern coastal town’s Outgoing Transition Committee to force them to begin the transition process immediately is knowingly and intentionally failing to comply with the provisions of Act 107 of 2020 and they are subject to the sanctions imposed by law,” Rivera Rodríguez said through his legal representation said the intention of some officials to take an administrative break has worsened and delayed the lawful transition process He reminded the court that Act 107 establishes severe consequences for officials who destroy intending to delay or obstruct a government transition or evading their ministerial responsibilities Penalties could lead to a sentence of up to six years in prison The plaintiffs pointed out that the Outgoing Transition Committee needs to provide a place within the mayor’s office to conduct transition hearings another legal provision with which it has failed to comply “The conduct demonstrated by the members of the Outgoing Committee disregards compliance with the law since the transition is supposed to have begun on November 20 the Outgoing Transition Committee has not complied with delivering the sworn transition report or the information required by Article 2,001 of the Municipal Code The court petition seeks an order forcing the outgoing mayor to comply with the transition process guaranteeing order in the change of command and preventing the possible commission of serious crimes © 2025 The San Juan Daily Star - Puerto Rico Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAREDO (KGNS) - Laredo police found the Mother of a little boy found walking alone outdoors and was not wearing clothes when he was found at about 7 a.m He was found at Santa Isabel and Hidalgo St The mother of the toddler have since been located For more headlines, click here Who's next at the helm of Palm Bay ― the Space Coast's largest city (population 140,000) ― will have to grapple with growth that some in the city see as moving in the right direction and others say has made the city Florida's poster child for urban sprawl But there's also large "capital influx" from L3Harris and Rogue Valley Microdevices some in the city say they're hoping for more economic diversity that will include cleaner water fewer potholes and safer neighborhoods to raise children But three challengers running against him — Edith Rivera Tatiana Rosado and Santa Isabel Wright — think they can do better with more "transparency" and "accountability." Those are the two political buzzwords each candidate is using But Palm Bay's past corruption and current controversies echo the animosities of deep partisan divides Palm Bay has been struggling for decades to figure out how to pay for all the road work and the other infrastructure needed to keep pace Some see the city as creating a "free-for-all" for development Then there's the issue of what to do about "the Compound," a 12-square-mile undeveloped section of city-owned land that's become a hot spot for crime, even murders If a candidate wins more than 50% of the primary vote the top two finishers will advance to a Nov Here's the four candidates and where they stand More: Compound became hotspot for crime How we got here: Story of Compound killings was reported over many twists, turns More: Palm Bay seat remains empty 'The Lord directed me not to come': Palm Bay mayor skips meetings, no council member appointed what they think are the top issues in the community and what specific actions they'd take to address them Medina was the only one who did not respond But, on his most recent State of the City address, posted on his campaign website he emphasizes the collective efforts of the City Council and employees in upholding values such as "accountability "Economic prosperity continues to be a focal point," Medina's campaign site says "with the city attracting major investments from companies like L3Harris Technologies and Rogue Valley Microdevices leading to job creation and substantial private capital influx." He also touted the city’s economic-development team that worked "to foster commercial development ultimately benefiting the local economy through job creation and an increased tax base." Medina also points to major infrastructure projects: $150 million road-paving initiative and stormwater system enhancements; widening of St John’s Heritage Parkway and improvements at its intersections; construction of new fire stations; and expansion of water-treatment facilities "To those of you who called me a coward, I condemn those words. Matter of fact, I cast them down to the depths of hell, where they belong," Medina said at the time he pleaded no contest to possession of cocaine and DUI He was sentenced to two years of supervised probation with the Florida Department of Corrections A 60-day window for the Palm Bay City Council to appoint a new Seat 5 member to replace Filiberto expired An outside legal opinion concluded the five-member council can operate with only four members until November 2024 special elections to fill vacancies run concurrent with regularly scheduled city elections So the seat remains vacant until after the Nov Here's how Medina's opponents see the top issues facing the city and what they'd do to address them: the top issues are government transparency and environmental infrastructure open communication between officials and residents reversing actions like the dissolution of the Citizens’ Committee and disregarding voter decisions on officer pay Transparency must be restored to ensure accountability and public trust I will prioritize protecting our environment by ensuring growth does not harm our water supply I will be actively involved in monitoring city developments to balance progress with environmental stewardship."  "The Compound has unfortunately become a hot spot for criminal activities with several bodies discovered within a short span of time suggestions like increased police security checks and regular patrols have been proposed Regulating access to privately owned lots situated on public roads is crucial to maintaining order and safety in the area Clearing the overgrown vegetation is essential for enhancing visibility and security in the Compound "Engaging with property owners to explore the possibility of selling their land could be a key step towards revitalizing the area With some experts highlighting the potential of the Compound ideas to divide the land for mixed-use development have emerged Suggestions include converting it into an industrial park or opportunity zone to attract investors implementing thorough impact assessments for new development projects is vital These evaluations should consider the strain on existing infrastructure and facilitate the planning of necessary upgrades beforehand Prioritizing infrastructure enhancements based on long-term community needs and implementing a strategic growth management policy can also contribute to sustainable development the creation of a downtown area could stimulate job opportunities and provide residents with a recreational hub By addressing these challenges and implementing strategic solutions Palm Bay can transform the Compound into a thriving and vibrant community." "Infrastructure is the backbone of any successful city I will work with state and federal officials to obtain funding to alleviate expenses for our residents from increasing street lighting to continuing with road repairs and assuring that our residents are not billed for sewer system transition "I want to address the issue of our downtown area for Palm Bay Our residents deserve a vibrant and thriving downtown that serves as the heart of our community I will prioritize revitalizing our downtown restaurants and cultural amenities that will bring people together and create economic opportunities for our residents "My vision for our city is one of progress I will be engaged and hands-on to assure we recruit businesses and increase jobs and security for our residents." Contact Waymer at 321-261-5903 or jwaymer@floridatoday.com Age: 63 Occupation: Director of military relations for U.S Political/government/civic experience: Mayor of Palm Bay; U.S House of Representatives; director of ministry The House Church; Little League and youth football CoachCampaign email: robmedina2@gmail.com Website or Facebook page: https://robmedinaforpbmayor.com/ Occupation: Realtor broker associate; retired food and nutrition director Political/government/ civil experience: Brevard Job Link; poll worker; active church member Campaign e-mail: onenationunderGod.24@gmail.com Website or Facebook page: Edith Rivera Facebook Occupation: New business aerospace and defense procurement manager Education: Bachelor’s in interpersonal/organizational communications from University of Central Florida; Master of Business Administration from Webster University; master's in information technology and management from Webster University Political/government/civic experience: League of Women Voters Campaign email: TatianaRosadoforMayor@gmail.com Website or Facebook page: TatianaRosado.com Education: Graduate of Bryman College with a degree in health care administration; has held certifications in utilization management Political/government/civic experience: Former chair Enterprise Zone Development Agency in Palm Bay; vice chair Community Advisory Board; brought the First Coffee with Cops to Palm Bay and to Brevard; former board member of the PAL program in Palm Bay; procured COVID-19 vaccines for Palm Bay employees and residents at the request of City Council; current president of the Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and United Coalition Council; director of governmental affairs for the Puerto Rican Heritage Network; former president Florida Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; past vice president of UTB Florida Puerto Rican Hispanic Empowerment Committee; past chair of the 500 Year Anniversary of the Discovery of Florida Committee; past chair of the Juan Ponce De Leon Park Committee; managing editor of the newsletter “The Latin Buzz” published in Hometown News.Campaign email: santaformayor@gmail.com Website or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/santaisabelwright Nissan’s business in Argentina has faced fluctuations following reports that production of pick-up trucks were halted at its Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba This has sparked speculation about Nissan's potential exit from the country Nissan may cease production of its Frontier model at the Santa Isabel plant by the end of the year and begin importing it from Mexico where the new generation of the trucks will be manufactured the only official statement from Nissan Argentina has been a response to media inquiries which reads: "Nissan regularly assesses opportunities to optimize its manufacturing operations We have not announced any changes to our production plans in Argentina," as reported by motor1.com last week CEO of Buenos Aires-based Capita Corporation (TCC) a company offering a wide range of leasing products told Global Fleet that Nissan Argentina is not a significant player in the fleet market “Nissan is not yet a relevant player in fleets in Argentina. In terms of pickups, the market is owned by Toyota, VW and Ford,” she said when asked about the potential impact that Nissan's potential exit from Argentina could have on the leasing sector Tolchinsky noted that Argentina holds significant growth potential for both leasing and rentals The leasing sector in Argentina showed a strong rebound in 2024 but also because it returned to pre-pandemic levels thanks to improvements in the macroeconomic environment although she did not comment on specific growth figures she highlighted that the sectors with the highest demand for fleets have been the oil industry driven by activity in Vaca Muerta in the province of Neuquén as well as the mining and agricultural sectors TCC anticipates a 20% increase in its fleet stock by 2024 and another 20% by 2025 compared to the previous year Tolchinsky told Global Fleet in February last year The firm offers leasing for cars TCC benefits from the growth in the Argentinian leasing sector the sector recorded $221.2 million in transactions with 4,017 contracts signed a substantial increase from the $101.7 million achieved in 2022 according to data from Argentina’s Leasing Association (ALA) The transportation and logistics sector accounted for 35.32% followed by 12.93% from the automotive industry and 10.95% from machinery and construction Join our Fleet LatAm Community and receive the Fleet LatAm Insight, a monthly newsletter featuring the latest trends and developments in this region. CLICK HERE TO JOIN Voulez-vous attirer l'attention des gestinnaires internationaux de flotte et de mobilité Contactez-nous et devenez notre partenaire! WIKIFLEET est une encyclopédie collaborative gratuite sur la gestion de parc automobile Il fournit tout ce que vous devez savoir sur les marchés de la flotte dans le monde Le Global Fleet DIRECTORY est LE répertoire pour trouver les fournisseurs de gestion de flotte et de mobilité partout dans le monde Directory répertoires et magazines dans notre e-shop e-shop Contactez-nous I always noticed how much Sergeant Luis Algarín loved his job making him one of the most prominent agents in his motorized unit I will forever honor his name until eternity Create an account for more options or use this form to leave a Reflection now San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Photo/Video will be published upon admin review and approval The U.S. government announced Thursday that $325 million in federal funds will be available for solar and battery storage installations across Puerto Rico as the U.S territory struggles with chronic power outages will target community centers and healthcare facilities Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are “Households aren’t the only place you need power during and after an emergency,” said U.S Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm during a visit to Puerto Rico The announcement comes amid widespread anger over outages that repeatedly leave Puerto Ricans in the dark The island of 3.2 million people has a more than 40% poverty rate and some cannot afford a generator Government officials say the outages also endanger the lives of those who depend on oxygen refrigerated insulin and dialysis machines Granholm on Thursday visited the southern coastal town of Santa Isabel one of several towns in the area hit by a power outage in June that left 10,000 customers in the dark another widespread outage left some 350,000 customers without power across Puerto Rico “It is unacceptable,” Granholm said of the situation The outage in Santa Isabel and nearby towns prompted Luma a private company that operates the transmission and distribution of power Get a weekly recap of the latest San Francisco Bay Area housing news with the Housing Deconstructed newsletter Luma also launched a $4-million effort to transport and install a new mega transformer in the area but the plan failed after crews discovered that an “internal problem” rendered the equipment unusable further enraging customers and government officials Luma recently said it would relocate another transformer based in the southeast coastal town of Maunabo but the announcement angered the local mayor Luma has said that transformer is not essential to providing electricity to Maunabo Luma warned that at least 11 transformers in electric substations across Puerto Rico are “vulnerable,” and if they were to fail tens of thousands of customers would be left without power Puerto Rico’s power grid remains frail nearly seven years after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island as a powerful Category 4 storm leaving some without electricity for up to a year it had long been crumbling given a lack of investment and maintenance by Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority which is s till trying to restructure more than $9 billion in debt renewable energy generation in Puerto Rico was at 3% It has since grown to 9% thanks to homes and businesses that have been able to afford to install rooftop solar and storage according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Puerto Ricans have been hit with power bill increases that many have decried Puerto Rico’s electricity rate is now 41% higher than the average U.S Department of Energy also announced an $861 million loan guarantee to help build two solar photovoltaic farms in the southern towns of Guayama and Salinas The guarantee was offered to Clean Flexible Energy an indirect subsidiary of AES Corporation and TotalEnergies Holdings USA where officials announced $100 million in federal funds to help buy fuel storage facilities territory also has struggled with chronic power outages in recent years declared a state of emergency following ongoing blackouts on St Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority faces crumbling infrastructure with various local agencies including the waste management authorities and entities such as hospitals owing more than $11 million in total accumulated debt The element requested is either not valid or does not exist Las monjas del Real Convento de Santa Isabel han comenzado un nuevo proyecto: El Portalico estas hermanas se han adentrado en el mundo de la costura y confeccionan ropa para bebés y artículos para el hogar Como ellas mismas anuncian en sus redes sociales estamos elaborando mantelerías y ropa para bebés Cada puntada está llena de nuestra mayor devoción esta iniciativa ha nacido de la necesidad de encontrar nuevas formas de trabajo que complementaran la venta de dulces -proyecto en el que también se han embarcado recientemente- y así ha surgido la idea de confeccionar ropa y otros artículos a mano: empezamos a formarnos en mayo y nos ayudaron a abrir nuestras redes sociales para darnos a conocer entre otros: también hacemos ropa muy especial para la primera puesta del bebé y Uno de los aspectos más conmovedores de este proyecto es que las hermanas orarán por cada bebé durante toda su vida: siempre preguntamos el nombre del niño que va a llevar la ropa para apuntarlo en nuestra lista de oración y rezar de forma especial por él y su familia una madre que recientemente ha adquirido prendas de ‘El Portalico’ – nombre que ha recibido el proyecto en honor a su fundador quien llamaba al convento el Portalico de Belén– ha afirmado que le hace mucha ilusión que mi hija vista ropa del Portalico sino que además cosen con mucho cariño y espíritu de oración Rezan por todos nosotros a la vez que realizan sus tareas de costura se les puede pedir diferentes modelos con la tela que una misma elija por lo que va muy al gusto del comprador y eso es una gran ventaja «Cada prenda lleva consigo nuestra oración cada puntada nuestros rezos para que cada niño crezca bajo la luz y el amor de Dios” la madre superiora ha compartido con gran entusiasmo la alegría que sienten por esta nueva aventura sino para acompañarles de alguna forma en el cuidado de los pequeños cada puntada nuestros rezos para que cada niño crezca bajo la luz y el amor de Dios Los pedidos pueden realizarse a través de mensaje directo en Instagram (@elportalico), correo electrónico ([email protected]) o WhatsApp (+34 683 417 630) SearchGovernor: LUMA will not be paid for Santa Isabel transformer if negligence provenThe San Juan Daily StarJul 16 Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia said Monday that if it is proven that there was negligence on the part of LUMA Energy in the process of transporting and installing a defective transformer at the Useras substation in Santa Isabel the private consortium will not be paid the $4 million cost of the operation that is precisely one of the issues that must be the subject of the ongoing investigation,” the governor said in response to questions from the press if the ongoing investigation determines that there was negligence on the part of LUMA before making the decision to transport the transformer that ended up not working if it is confirmed that there was negligence because that has to be investigated; they have to determine what tests were performed on that transformer before transporting it what information LUMA had regarding the condition of the transformer before transporting it then I hope that the [Puerto Rico Energy] Bureau takes action on this matter And likewise the Public-Private Partnerships Authority.” “It is incredible that this happened,” the governor continued “The [Energy] Bureau and the Public-Private Partnerships Authority are already taking action on the matter the important thing is that LUMA provides that region with a high-capacity transformer that would be located at the substation in Santa Isabel I know that the transformer that had been transported from Caguas failed And they are investigating why this happened and whether it could have been avoided.” Pierluisi also commented on the controversy between LUMA and Maunabo Mayor Ángel Omar Lafuente Amaro who blocked LUMA employees’ access to a transformer that is situated in his town in order to relocate it for use in Santa Isabel the important thing is that LUMA has to provide the adequate electricity service that the people expect in all of Puerto Rico I]t has to [...] confirm to the mayor that the transformer that is there and that they want to transport to Santa Isabel is not currently being used in Maunabo and that it can be removed from there without affecting the service of the people of Maunabo That is what LUMA is responsible for doing with the mayor,” the governor said “I am sure that what the mayor is doing is expressing a concern that the service in his town will be affected […] But LUMA has to step in and make the necessary representations to the mayor so that there is no controversy.” LUMA Energy announced late last week that the transformer they moved at a cost of $4 million from Caguas to Santa Isabel to serve the towns of Aibonito Santa Isabel and Coamo had problems during the installation process and they would have to use another piece of equipment located in the Talante neighborhood of Maunabo to complete the work SearchLUMA begins work on power lines in Santa Isabel 20242 min readLUMA personnel began work on lines 100 and 200 in Santa Isabel to add redundancy for customers LUMA personnel began work on lines 100 and 200 in Santa Isabel to add redundancy for customers in Santa Isabel we have taken a series of specific measures to guarantee that our customers in Santa Isabel and this is one of the actions to provide greater stability and resilience,” the private operator of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system said in a statement These construction works will include installing more than 45 transmission structures and over 50,000 feet of cables along the PR-1 highway between Salinas and Santa Isabel which will take four to six weeks and cost approximately $2 million which have been out of service since Hurricane Maria hit the island in 2017 LUMA formally submitted to FEMA a project for the reconstruction of both lines from Guayama to Ponce for $192 million LUMA had to request all endorsements from federal and state agencies before beginning work on this segment of the line “We need to complete these construction works correctly and with the endorsement of all relevant agencies so as not to compromise the reconstruction project with federal funds for the complete lines We urgently need to give more redundancy to this area as soon as possible which is why we have responsibly dedicated significant resources to repair the line in Santa Isabel,” confirmed Hendzon Martínez who has over 20 years of experience in the system “We have remained in constant communication with area mayors to keep them informed of the progress of the work and we are confident of the benefits to their communities when we complete the construction work.” Martínez added LUMA substation engineering and operations personnel continue coordinating plans to transport the transformer stored in Maunabo to the Santa Isabel substation for installation as quickly and safely as possible LUMA employees carried out visual inspections and other work before the start of transportation operations personnel have planned vegetation management and maintenance work on the main feeder of Maunabo and the substation located in the urban area of the municipality to increase the resilience and reliability of the system in the area workers completed work in Santa Isabel to disconnect the damaged transformer and remove it from its base for transfer to other LUMA facilities “We continue to focus on completing the necessary work to safely transfer the transformer located in Maunabo and provide stability to the electrical service to our customers in Santa Isabel and Coamo.” Alejandro González stated director of lines of the Central and South division of LUMA and a sense of urgency with the good of our clients in mind,” he added Santa Isabel Wind—referred to locally as Finca de Viento Santa Isabel—is the first wind facility in Puerto Rico and is located on land owned by the Puerto Rico Land Authority The site infrastructure occupies only 21 cuerdas preserving a way of life and thriving agriculture Santa Isabel Wind is a $200-plus million private investment by Pattern Energy helping the Island diversify generation sources Santa Isabel Wind provides an important source of revenue for the Puerto Rico Land Authority contributing more than $1 million annually to lease the land It also increased net farmed land on the property by 350 cuerdas by improving roads and irrigation to areas previously inaccessible Project construction concluded in 2012 and entailed approximately 350 workers during peak activity The site has eight on-site personnel and uses local contractors to operate and maintain the facility Santa Isabel Wind expects to pay more than $35 million for land royalties and taxes The facility also supported the community’s needs by contributing $500,000 to the Santa Isabel Medical Center The donation helped fund an expansion of the medical center The site utilizes 44 Siemens Gamesa 2.3 MW turbines to capture the winds on the southern side of Puerto Rico which are consistent during the peak hours of energy demand local resource for the Island.   Santa Isabel Wind helps reduce the cost of electricity for all Puerto Ricans by selling its electricity equal to the annual needs of ~80,000 people to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority under a 20-year Power Purchase and Operating Agreement Compared to electricity generated with oil Santa Isabel Wind avoids more than 180,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year—equal to taking 36,000 cars off the roads annually The Finca de Viento Santa Isabel team is proud to operate the first commercial wind energy facility built on… Every so often Pattern Energy likes to introduce one of our team members to the communities we serve was which team he was rooting for- but before that we had a laugh at the… “I came to this industry at the right place and with the right company,” Oscar said… Do you have additional questions or need more information Please fill out this form to request a sponsorship or donation in support of a local cause or organization Santa Isabel Factsheet – October 2023  Santa Isabel Factsheet – octubre 2023 (Español) Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" In a groundbreaking moment for reproductive medicine the world’s first baby was born in Peru using a new and innovative IVF treatment Fertilo is a new approach to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) that promises to be safer and more affordable for women compared to traditional IVF methods women undergo superovulation — receiving high doses of hormones to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs this process can be physically taxing and costly for many patients It uses artificial ovaries to mature female eggs outside the body removing the need for the intense hormonal stimulation that traditional IVF requires with eggs then fertilized or frozen for future use This new technique can reduce the number of hormone injections by up to 80% and shorten the stimulation cycle to just three days making the process less invasive and emotionally taxing A mother who gave birth using Fertilo shared her positive experience “Fertilo’s innovative approach eased the physical experience as well as the emotional burden of many hormone injections.” The birth of this baby marks a significant achievement in the IVF field more than 10 million babies have been born globally using traditional IVF techniques Gameto's Fertilo technology has already been authorized for use in countries like Australia with hopes that the method will soon be available to even more patients seeking fertility treatment ever keen to highlight the rich and varied historical and cultural heritage of the municipality has announced that a restoration project is to be undertaken at the Torre de Santa Isabel the 16th century watchtower which stands over Puerto de Mazarrón above the bus station and the area where the weekly market is held every Sunday This is one of three such watchtowers in the municipality (the others being the Torre del Molinete in the town of Mazarrón and the Torre de los Caballos in Bolnuevo) and all were built to provide ample warning to the population of the area in the event of approaching Berber raiders from northern Africa Such raids were frequent in the late Middle Ages and one of them gave rise to the legend of the Miracle of Bolnuevo the need has arisen for structural reinforcements and a restoration of the building to the condition its Item of Cultural Interest status deserves and this work is being financed in large part by UE Next Generation funds and the Ministry of Industry and Tourism as well as the regional government Apart from consolidation and restoration of the actual structure the project includes improvements in accessibility and the surrounding public garden area For more local events, news and visiting information go to the Mazarrón section of Murcia Today Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article The Finca de Viento Santa Isabel team is proud to operate the first commercial wind energy facility built on the island helping them learn about wind energy up close and seeing how the facility fits into the surrounding farming community Facility Manager Oscar Velazquez and Assistant Facility Manager Carlos Roman hosted a tour of Finca de Viento Santa Isabel for members of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) SEARUC is dedicated to analyzing and improving the performance of public utilities throughout the southeastern United States This year they held their annual conference in Puerto Rico giving their members a chance to experience all that the Island has to offer SEARUC visitors were in Puerto Rico for a break from usual work desiring to learn more about how Finca de Viento Santa Isabel fits into the Island’s energy plan and how the facility is prepared for and recovered from Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico’s unique context offers essential lessons for wind energy everywhere The local hospitality didn’t stop at the energy facility. Finca Don Manuel a leading tropical fruit farm and co-tenant on lands where Finca de Viento Santa Isabel’s turbines stand graciously invited everyone to enjoy a spectacular lunch visitors developed a better understanding of how wind energy can partner with surrounding agriculture to improve outcomes for everyone Oscar and Carlos always enjoy showing off the facility and what it’s like to work there Tour guests get to handle technician safety gear and get up close to the base of a turbine so they can see first-hand how a wind farm operates To learn more about the wind energy facility and how to contact us to request a tour for your school or group, please click here to visit the facility’s web page Senior Manager of Environmental Compliance and Strategy is tasked.. On the eastern border of New Mexico sits Pattern’s Broadview Wind and Grady Wind facilities This story begins anywhere from 4,000 to 17,000 years ago when the remains of a couple of those mammoths — and stone tools with traces of human use — were found in the central part of the country is giving new glimpses into what researchers now believe was an Ice Age camp of humans in what is today México state “The study indicates that it was a seasonal hunter-gatherer camp,” archaeologist Patricia Pérez Martínez said Tuesday during a presentation of the study’s findings found nearly seven decades ago during a public works project in the small community of Santa Isabel Ixtapan represent “the first material evidence of the existence of this type of site on the shores of Lake Texcoco The findings are significant because small villages of humans in that time period usually existed in caves and rock shelters “Finding a seasonal hunter-gatherer camp in the open air is very [rare],” Pérez said the Santa Isabel Ixtapan site is the only one in the Valley of México with direct evidence of stone tools and mammoth bones The first set of bones was found here in 1954 more bones and “possible mammoth traps” were discovered These days, in tribute to the area’s prehistoric past, there is a sculpture of the long-tusked, giant beast in the middle of a roundabout in Santa Isabel Ixtapan “Interaction of First Settlers and Megafauna in the Basin of México,” is a joint effort between INAH and the National School of Anthropology and History (ENAH) where Pérez heads the Hunter-Gatherer Technology Laboratory The effort to reevaluate the site was carried out with advanced technology tools and testing methods that Pérez said can lead to fresh findings about the landscape megafauna (large animals) and human interactions with the surroundings Her hypothesis is that the ancient human inhabitants used and subsisted on the lake’s resources which she said is supported by the discovery of small fragments of fish bone (seemingly cooked in some sort of charcoal) and obsidian microflakes (indicating residue from a stone that was possibly carved into a tool) “Since the flakes are very small fragments we hope that in the next [field research] session we will be able to do extensive excavation that will give us a better context,” said Pérez the soil samples will be studied in our laboratories and the traces of use of the three tools found with the second mammoth — which are exhibited in the National Museum of Anthropology — will be analyzed,” she said they were thought to be hunting projectile points more detailed observations place them as knives With reports from Reforma and INAH ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC The sky’s the limit in this industry.” Oscar Velazquez is the Facility Manager for Santa Isabel Wind, in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. A mechanical engineer by trade with a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management, Oscar looks like he was sent from central casting for his current role. “I was in oil and gas for thirteen years before renewables,” Oscar told me when we spoke about his career recently. “I was a maintenance manager delivering gas and diesel at the Terminal, and was looking for new challenges and opportunities.” His search brought him to an open Facility Manager position with Pattern Energy, and as a result, Santa Isabel Wind has operated under his management since 2018. Working with Oscar to run Santa Isabel Wind is Assistant Facility Manager Carlos Roman, and they are joined on-site with five wind technicians. “I came to this industry at the right place, the right time, and with the right company,” Oscar said. “Renewable energy is booming, and it’s the future. The sky’s the limit in this industry.” He went on to describe how wind turbines are improving in efficiency and power production, and that it’s exciting to see constant innovation and progress. Using a tone that sounded sure of what he was saying, he intoned, “The tech improves every year. This is where the future is, and I’m glad to be a part of it.” Sure, okay, Oscar and the team run Santa Isabel like a tight ship, but what is Oscar like? When I asked him about his hobbies, he demurred but finally admitted, “I like to lift weights and work out seven times a week. Fitness is my hobby, and that with my pets and spending time with my wife and family makes for a happy life.” Oscar is married to his wife, Sonia, an avid gardener and craft stitcher. Together they have a blended family with two daughters, a son, and six grandchildren in the mainland United States. “We’ve been together for twenty years,” Oscar told me proudly, “and we live together in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We like to take vacations to see family in the States, and recently we were in Philly seeing family. We had a great time.” We got back to talking about his work, and Pattern Energy in particular. “The best part about working for Pattern Energy is the culture. The company values are in black and white, and they back it up.” How you feel about your career is important to Pattern Energy. They care that you see yourself growing with them, and prior to my role here I had never seen that in another company. It’s been a great experience and why I’m with them today.” In addition to his family, Oscar and Sonia have a total of five pets that keep them entertained and bring them a lot of happiness. Their three dogs are Yoshi, Moty, a five-year-old ShihTzu and Sisi, a 100-year-old ShihTzu mix. “Moty is my buddy,” said Oscar, laughing. To round out the team at home, they also have two African grey parrots: 25-year old Cuca, who they inherited, and a five year old named Lolo they raised from an egg by hand. “I had to feed him four times a day for a long time,” said Oscar, “but he did fine.” As we ended our time together, Oscar and I talked about looking forward. He offered this though: “Santa Isabel is the best location for wind turbines, and it’s like I told you. The future is renewables. All the innovation, excitement, and growth is in this industry.” Then he repeated himself: “I came to this industry at the right place, the right time, and with the right company.” New Mexico-born and raised, Chase Taylor, Senior Manager of Environmental Compliance and Strategy is tasked... On the eastern border of New Mexico sits Pattern’s Broadview Wind and Grady Wind facilities. Better known... Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2018Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has never forgotten how the folks in his hometown of Santa Isabel always rallied behind him and his family to help nurture his baseball dreams as a child Long before Correa became the first Puerto Rican to be picked first overall in Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft in 2012 the people of Santa Isabel raised funds to help cover the travel expenses of the young phenom His neighbors and friends always pitched in so Correa could showcase his talent Correa repaid their loyalty with a massive celebration in the town square in 2015 when he was named the American League Rookie of the Year Two years later as Correa was helping Houston win the 2017 World Series the Astros’ All-Star shortstop kept Santa Isabel and all of Puerto Rico on his mind as he used his fame and financial resources to bring relief supplies home after Hurricane Maria devastated the island “The island gave us a lot when we were in Puerto Rico before we even played professional baseball,” Correa told La Vida Baseball “After the catastrophic hurricane hit I felt an obligation to help my people especially all the people from Santa Isabel who always lent me their support so that I could go to tournaments to show my talent and go to showcases.” As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s Sept. 20 landing in Puerto Rico approaches, La Vida Baseball will highlight the way today’s Puerto Rican ballplayers lived up to the saintly Roberto Clemente’s legacy in helping lift their island during the recovery process by giving their fellow Boricuas something to cheer about with their play on the field and Correa’s commitment to altruism was clear early in his career he joined a Houston mattress firm and a bedding company donate 500 mattresses bed frames and bedding as part of the Houston Children’s Charity’s “A Better Night’s Sleep” program only two days before Hurricane Maria hit his native Puerto Rico Correa was handing out another 500 mattresses and bedding to Houstonians as part of HCC’s Hurricane Harvey Children’s Relief Fund Correa grew up poor under modest circumstances so he has made it his mission to provide mattresses and bedding to Houstonians in need Correa helped HCC raise more than $300,000 last September in an attempt to provide 5,000 beds for Hurricane Harvey victims in Houston “The name Roberto Clemente signifies a legend,” Correa said “He’s obviously a person who inspired a lot of players to not only be good on the field but also off the field to focus to help the people who are most in need That’s what he did that made him the Great One “That’s the legacy that Roberto Clemente left That’s what all of us Boricuas want to leave We want to not only be known for the talent on the field but also for the type of person we are off the field.” Correa has already accomplished quite a bit He made his debut in the majors against the White Sox as a 20-year-old on June 8 Despite missing the first two months of that season he edged out fellow Boricua Francisco Lindor for Rookie of the Year honors Correa helped the Astros reach the playoffs for the first time in a decade that year He earned his first All-Star berth in 2017 and then helped the Astros win the first World Series championship in franchise history last year while also rallying teammates and major leaguers in support of the victims of Hurricane Maria Correa helped coordinate sending a pair of cargo planes and ships full of food Remaining loyal to Santa Isabel and the surrounding area he gave orders to have the supplies sent to the southern part of the island Once the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series the young superstar personally returned to deliver supplies to Puerto Ricans recovering from Maria’s devastation That’s when he truly felt the impact of his actions “Just the reaction of people when you take them food or water was striking,” he said The reaction that they have when they see your presence and see that you’re there to support them Correa was so committed to helping his island he skipped the Astros’ trip to the White House this spring to instead send supplies to Puerto Rico for the Hurricane Maria victims He was smooth enough not to make a political statement about President Donald Trump whom many Puerto Ricans resent because of what they view as an inadequate response to help the hurricane victims “It was a difficult decision because it’s an invitation to the White House to meet the president of the United States,” Correa told USA Today in March it’s an honor to be invited to such a historic place But I also had my people in Puerto Rico who are in need and suffering and dying because they don’t have food on the table is an old soul that embodies Clemente’s legacy perfectly strong and committed to winning on the field is the strength of Correa’s convictions as well He’s a Boricua eager to make a difference and help his island his adopted hometown of Houston and Latin America He and fellow All-Stars Lindor and Javier Báez of the Cubs will continue to give people on their island reason to debate which of the young middle infielders is the best from Puerto Rico The island that produced Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar may have never had so many talented middle infielders in the majors at the same time The argument will rage for years if they remain healthy All three have starred in the World Series over the last two years Two of them have already tasted World Series champagne and all three have played in the Fall Classic all three know what it means to strive to carry Clemente’s legacy “We all know that the inspiration of every Puerto Rican player is Mr not just for them but for me too,” said 2017 AL Most Valuable Player Jose Altuve a native of Venezuela and Correa’s teammate “You hear that Roberto Clemente was more than just a great player on the field with 3,000 hits and tremendous numbers “But off the field he did everything to help not only his country It leaves you with that the desire to also want to be better I think Carlos and all the Puerto Rican ballplayers were very committed to help in the recovery of Puerto Rico.” © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved There is a man in Colombia who climbs 15,000-foot (4,500 meters) mountains every month without fail he looks for beacons in the ice placed on previous trips where he measures the depth of snowpack Jorge Luis Ceballos has been doing this for almost 20 years as the only glaciologist in Colombia a country with some of few remaining tropical glaciers on the planet Ceballos is the pioneer of modern glaciology in Colombia and its last practitioner diplomatic and even anthropological domains to study and preserve his country’s glaciers He was the only scientist allowed by indigenous people to ascend the sacrosanct Cocuy glacier He has negotiated with guerrillas to install weather stations in their territory and taught in rural schools so remote that some children have to travel two hours on horseback to get to class Why does he still go every month when he knows it’s hopeless “If you had a friend with only six months to live,” said Ceballos You would visit him all the time during his final days that’s the way I feel about this glacier.” When we hiked up Conejeras in November, the fatally ill patient seemed to have miraculously recovered. The entire mountain was covered in snow, and it was cold and foggy. The glacial ice seemed to stretch beyond the horizon. But it was all a mirage. Conejeras is one of Colombia’s most rapidly shrinking glaciers And the melting has accelerated alarmingly in the last few decades it pains Ceballos to hear colleagues from Chile Argentina and other countries with large glaciers say that Conejeras is already dead Ceballos began exploring his country’s mountains as a young man He obtained a university degree in geography and began working for the newly created IDEAM in 1995 His first assignment was to study the impacts of sea level rise due to climate change along Colombia’s coasts A few IDEAM geographers were studying Colombia’s glaciers back then Ceballos was tasked with continuing their work He was handed a few notebooks with rough maps of routes for ascending Santa Isabel and began attending international conferences on the science of glacier monitoring “Everyone there was 10 years ahead of us,” he recalls With help from colleagues in Latin America and Europe Ceballos designed the first rigorous monitoring system for Santa Isabel “One of our biggest challenges was procuring the only ice drill in Colombia so we could install the beacons,” he said Ceballos recorded the first reliable data in 2006 That’s when he decided to commit to the field of glaciology a decision that would set the course for the rest of his career “We have to measure the glaciers every month,” Ceballos told his boss Ceballos has led the team that prepares the official IDEAM report on the state of Colombia’s glaciers Although it may seem like a contradiction in terms there are dozens of tropical glaciers around the world but there are also at least three in Africa and one in Asia Almost all of the world’s glaciers are shrinking but the tropical ones are undoubtedly under the most severe threat Since Colombia’s glaciers are so near the equator they are rapidly receding and close to disappearing The last remaining glacier in Venezuela – the Humboldt glacier – now covers less than 2.5 acres (1 hectare) Venezuela will probably be the first Andean country to lose all its glaciers Santa Isabel doesn’t have the sustained freezing temperatures needed to preserve a snowpack that will turn to ice Ceballos and his team recorded the disappearance of two of the nine small glaciers remaining in this massif “Snowfalls don’t last long enough here for significant accumulation,” said Yina Nocua a geographer who helps Ceballos with his monitoring “We are certain that Santa Isabel’s glaciers will completely disappear in the short term,” admits Ceballos and perhaps only a very small piece of the Hongo sector will remain.” Colombia is also unique in that some mountains are still off-limits to scientists a spectacular range that rises more than 18,000 feet (5,700 meters) above the Caribbean coast in northern Colombia is virtually impossible to access due to the difficulty of obtaining permission from landowners “We spent 18 months visiting the indigenous people trying to convince them to let us climb Santa Marta so we could study the impacts of climate change on the glacier the U’wa indigenous people prohibited ascents of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy another sacrosanct ice mass with several peaks over 17,700 feet (5,400 meters) when a group of mountaineers recorded a video of themselves playing soccer on the ice the indigenous people banned all expeditions Ceballos became the only scientist allowed access to Cocuy a Colombian geographer and former student of Ceballos said that only in Colombia are there mountain ranges unexplored by scientists He believes that Colombia is “the perfect laboratory” to study glacial melting but that it lacks sufficient resources for this type of science In 2010, Ceballos spearheaded a book about Colombia’s glaciers that began with the same line as Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude: “Many years later Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.” After so many years climbing up and down mountains Ceballos is probably the best person to go to if you want to discover Colombia’s ice the indigenous people told us that they didn’t believe in climate change because it was an imperialist narrative invented by the United States,” recalled Ceballos It made me perceive the mountain differently Glaciers cannot be approached from a merely scientific point of view The indigenous people have a different perspective They are Colombians and this is their land The mountaineers also have their own point of view and get frustrated because they can’t climb certain mountains And then we have the perspectives of ordinary Colombians who view our snow-capped peaks as beautiful landscapes You should see how happy tourists get when they hike to a glacier It’s like they made it to Antarctica,” said Ceballos Ceballos always tries to involve ordinary people in his work One of his projects is to teach elementary school students to monitor the weather using rain gauges He often goes to the villages surrounding the country’s snow-capped mountains to give talks on climate change and mountaineering After listening to one of Ceballos’s talks in 2019 created the first collaborative ice monitoring network for the Tolima glacier Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get more English-language news coverage from EL PAÍS USA Edition ¿Quieres añadir otro usuario a tu suscripción ¿Por qué estás viendo esto? cambia tu suscripción a la modalidad Premium Cada uno accederá con su propia cuenta de email lo que os permitirá personalizar vuestra experiencia en EL PAÍS ¿Tienes una suscripción de empresa? Accede aquí para contratar más cuentas En el caso de no saber quién está usando tu cuenta, te recomendamos cambiar tu contraseña aquí. Si decides continuar compartiendo tu cuenta, este mensaje se mostrará en tu dispositivo y en el de la otra persona que está usando tu cuenta de forma indefinida, afectando a tu experiencia de lectura. Puedes consultar aquí los términos y condiciones de la suscripción digital. Casimiro Jorge Cajucam –Guiné-Bissau destroyed holy images and went away with a symbol of World Youth Day explained how he arrived at the Church and found it in complete disarray "I arrived at the Church around 11.30 in the morning They broke the image of Our Lady and threw the Pilgrim Cross on the floor Several holy objects in the Church were desecrated and some are missing," said the priest The desecration of the Church in Gabú comes just a month after a US report on religious freedom in the world warned of the rise of religious extremism in Guinea Bissau. In his reaction to the attack on the Catholic Church in eastern Guinea Bissau Bafatá Diocese Administrator Father Lucio Brentagani said that the vandalism was most unfortunate He regretted the gesture of contempt for the Catholic Church's place of worship but also towards its faith "There may be someone who does not agree with our faith or with something in our way of life we will steadfastly continue to celebrate our faith We respect and celebrate our brothers and sisters of other religions Our wish is for all the people of Guinea Bissau to continue living in harmony loving one another," said Father Lucio The Diocesan Administrator also revealed that the Church in Guinea Bissau had received messages of solidarity and support from ordinary people and representatives of different religions "Solidarity messages came from people who recognise religion as one of the fundamental values for all human beings we are all called to respectfully acknowledge our differences in religious beliefs National dialogue is the best way to iron out any significant differences." Added Fr Lucio "Nothing and no one will ever separate us from our faith." visited the Church of Gabú and promised a robust investigation to bring the culprits to book local observers criticised the country's President for downplaying the vandalism at the Santa Isabel de Gabú Church The President was quoted as saying there was nothing unusual about what had happened and police would deal with the matter "How often have we seen fans and air conditioners stolen from Mosques Once I went to pray in the Cupelum Mosque in Bissau That day unidentified people stole all the shoes of Muslim worshippers who were inside the mosque praying theft happens," said President Embalo Thank you for reading our article. You can keep up-to-date by subscribing to our daily newsletter. Just click here In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh PAFA acquires major Hudson River School painting from Berkshire Museum in Massachusetts Frederick Edwin Church's Valley of Santa Isabel WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today. the maritime museum accidentally bought an 1815 portrait Her story can now be told at the historic Biddle family estate “Layers of Liberty” launched well before J.D Vance became the Republican vice presidential candidate “Seeing Philadelphia” is the first public exhibition of the city’s historical archive since the collection was acquired by Drexel University Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY A guard opens the door to the nondescript room and about 40 men file in Most are wearing blue jumpsuits; some wear orange but nearly all offer warm greetings as they enter It was a Wednesday evening at the Elizabeth (N.J.) Detention Center Immigration and Customs Enforcement contract facility operated by CoreCivic (formerly the Corrections Corporation of America) The detained men had gathered for a worship service that staff from the ELCA and its partners had also been invited to attend “It is an important ministry of the ELCA that is not known,” Collazo said Our group included representatives from the churchwide organization, ELCA Advocacy, the New Jersey Synod, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, and Seafarers International House which sponsors monthly visits to the center and provides housing and resources for some detainees upon their release The weekly services that Collazo and others from Santa Isabel lead at the center rotate between times of worship, prayer and Bible study, and are held separately for male and female detainees. Santa Isabel also holds immigration forums, citizenship application drives and health clinics that Collazo said are strongly connected to its detention ministry “The worship there is an extension of this church,” he said “We do everything we do in a church except take the offering.”   The bilingual service we attended included readings and a time of extended prayer and individual blessings offered mainly by the two bishops to the men who had lined up to receive them Many described the overwhelming violence in their homelands that had caused them to flee and that still threatens the lives of their families there Our presence—the presence of the church—there mattered deeply Collazo hopes that after people meet with detainees for the first time they will be moved to continue in the ministry “The people in detention also need to see and hear that not only the local pastor is praying and supporting them but that the whole church is also with them,” he said We are a church that values and encourages diverse voices and lively dialogue in our faith and life Living Lutheran is an opportunity for church members to express individual perspectives and does not necessarily reflect official positions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and its Economic Development Corporation comprised of 3 Board of Director's Melissa Barnett Tyler Vargas and James Bucaro who are Tribal Members will be breaking ground on a four dispenser 8 pump fuel station this October of 2023 in the back country of Santa Ysabel The Santa Ysabel Economic Development Corporation began working on the idea of putting a fuel station in for the last few years With their main objective being to create new business ventures that stimulate the growth of their Tribes Governmental Operations and also create job opportunities for the community They started out their dream by putting in a travel stop convenience store called the Santa Ysabel Roadside which sells a variety of travel essentials The Santa Ysabel Roadside is at the base of the entrance to their well-known and very successful business Mountain Source Dispensary located at 25575 Hwy 79 in Santa Ysabel The fuel station is phase 1 of the additions that are planned for the travel stop convenience store where you can fuel up both your vehicle tanks and your human tanks With fuel prices that will be the lowest around we hope to see you there come the beginning of 2024 Media contact:James Bucaro[email protected]6196479023 Do not sell or share my personal information: This trail offers plenty of shade and interesting things to see and investigate nearly year round. You will find a continuously changing array of wildflowers and blooming shrubs and trees from November to late May — better in some years than others, but always ranging from very interesting to spectacularly beautiful. The chief hazards are falls, poison oak, and rattlesnakes. Trekking poles are not needed but may be useful at times. Be sure to use sun protection and bring adequate drinking water (at least 2 liters). Although water may be found in springs or streams, the Forest Service leases the adjacent land for cattle grazing and any local surface water, if available, must be treated before drinking. From the staging area, follow the signed trail leading west 0.14-mile to the Lower Santa Ysabel Trail. After passing through the gate near the bottom of the hill (be sure to close the gate to prevent cattle from escaping), the Orosco Ridge Road (currently closed to vehicles) crosses a bridge and leads off to the right, while the Lower Santa Ysabel Trail begins on the left. Initially, the Lower Santa Ysabel Trail traverses a magnificent forest of large coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) and western sycamores (Platanus racemosa). Soon you pass around a locked gate and begin to ascend the former roadbed as it climbs up through the oak woodland with a chaparral-covered mountain rising above it. Keep an eye out and listen for sounds of woodpeckers in dead branches and snags. Both Nuttall’s and Downy Woodpeckers have been seen here. After reaching an elevation of approximately 150 feet above the Santa Ysabel Creek bed, the trail undulates, then descends into a meadow-like riparian area nearer the creek. The trees in this area, mainly cottonwoods and willows, are often festooned with native grape vines (Vitis girdiana). In March of 2019, there were signs of extensive winter flooding, with piles of sand and debris on the banks and fast flowing water in the creek bed. In the spring, expect to find flowering sages: black (Salvia mellifera) and white (Salvia apiana), as well as fragrant sage (Salvia clevelandii), a pleasure for both the eyes and nose. Look for yuccas in bloom. Both chaparral candle (Hesperoyucca whipplei) and Mojave yucca (Yucca schidigera) are likely to have already initiated their inflorescences as spring flowers appear. These will rapidly shoot up over a few days as the weather warms. For information about extended or alternate hikes in this area, see the Roam-O-Rama column on the Lower Santa Ysabel Trail that ran on January 29, 2014: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/jan/29/roam-lower-santa-ysabel-trail-boden-canyon/ We don’t flood you with panic-inducing headlines or race to be first We focus on being useful to you — breaking down the news in ways that inform We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today Puerto Rico’s misery won’t end without power by Yochi Dreazen LinkPedestrians duck under a downed power line in Santa Isabel Puerto Rico — In the final frantic days before Hurricane Maria devastated this small town in the mountains of central Puerto Rico Rosana Aviles Marin did everything she could to help her elderly parents prepare for what was coming and used plywood to reinforce the walls and roof of their modest two-story cement house The winds of up to 155 miles per hour that roared across the island buckled the house’s walls and tore holes in the ceiling and brightly colored ceramic statues of Jesus The storm also downed power lines throughout the area and Marin and her parents have been entirely without electricity for weeks and local markets and restaurants remain closed Her parents use a small diesel generator to power lights and she tells me during a recent trip to the area “my parents live in darkness.” They aren’t the only ones. Hurricane Maria, one of the strongest ever to hit Puerto Rico, caused unprecedented damage to the island’s already fragile power grid. Four weeks after making landfall, roughly 79 percent of the island still doesn’t have electricity Local and federal officials say it will be months before the power is fully restored, and they acknowledge that in some places it could take far longer because their crews have yet to even reach the hardest-hit areas. The head of Puerto Rico’s debt-ridden power utility says repairs will cost $5 billion; some officials privately tell me the figure will be far higher With the national grid down for the foreseeable future, generators are in such high demand that their prices have skyrocketed putting them out of reach of many average Puerto Ricans There are regular reports of generators being stolen from outside homes and businesses Walking through the walled neighborhood of Old San Juan the island’s main tourist attraction I see police officers installing floodlights in a central square and then flipping on a shiny new generator One of the officers tells me he’ll be there all night to keep an eye on the equipment “It would otherwise be gone by morning,” he says Electricity is something you don’t notice until it’s gone Americans are used to simply flipping a switch and watching the light come on plugging in an air conditioner and feeling the cold air and trusting that your refrigerator will keep fresh food and milk from going bad The parts of daily life that were once taken for granted are suddenly gone with no clear sense of when they’ll be back To not have power — to be literally and figuratively in the dark — is to leave the modern world and retreat into an older and more precarious one that’s Puerto Rico’s new normal The lack of electricity doesn’t simply mean months of hardship for the hundreds of thousands of Puerto Rican who will be without air conditioners and refrigerators for the foreseeable future It’s also significantly slowing the entire US relief effort and preventing other vital parts of the island’s battered infrastructure from coming back online Internet and cellphone service can’t be fully restored without a steady flow of electricity to individual cell towers and other equipment used to treat sewage and provide clean drinking water also can’t function without power those plants aren’t receiving much of it The lack of electricity is significantly slowing the entire US relief effort on Puerto Rico Cellphone networks and water systems won’t come back online without it “People need to understand this is not something that can be turned on tomorrow,” José Sánchez who is leading the Army Corps of Engineers’ program to restore the grid “This something that’s going to take months to fix We’re dealing with a very tender system and it will require a lot of work to get it back up.” a soft-spoken man who uses the precise language of a trained engineer says the Corps could eventually bring at least 500 of its employees to the island and says the effort to bring power back is deeply personal for him as a basic need and a basic requirement to have a semi-normal life,” he tells me “Electricity is the linchpin of everything.” That number could spike even higher if the blackouts continue because the island needs electricity to operate its water and sewage systems; if the grid remains offline huge numbers of Puerto Ricans will be at real risk of dying from heatstroke where cellphones don’t work and clean water doesn’t flow there’s never been more of a need for electricity It’s also never been in such short supply — or so difficult and expensive to bring back President Trump’s slow and halting response to the Puerto Rico crisis has been widely criticized, with a new poll showing that public approval for Trump’s handling of recent hurricanes has plummeted by 20 points in less than a month. (Trump himself, it should be noted, rates his response as a “10.”) Maria has made those shortfalls exponentially worse Puerto Rico has never needed electricity more but had less of it The reasons have to do with geography and money Puerto Rico’s biggest power generators are on the south of the island but most of its inhabitants live on the north side There are four high-capacity transmission lines that carry power from the south to the north and they pass through the center part of the island The problem is that central Puerto Rico is mountainous and mainly reachable only by driving on terrifyingly narrow dirt roads That makes it hard to reach those four vital lines even in the best of circumstances In post-Maria Puerto Rico it’s even harder because the center of the island was the region hardest hit by the hurricane Since the government is trying to get power to San Juan first that means those in the regions devastated most by the hurricane will be waiting the longest for power to be restored says workers would need to be flown in by helicopter to clear debris before repairs could even begin The second major problem is a financial one. PREPA, the island’s widely despised electric utility, hasn’t done any major upgrades to the grid in decades. The median age of the island’s power plants is 44 years, more than double the normal industry standard of 18 years, according to a report from FiveThirtyEight The plants are so old that it’s hard to find replacement parts when individual pieces of equipment break down It’s also difficult to find workers who know how to keep that aging equipment up and running. Vox’s Fernández Campbell reported last month that PREPA has lost thousands of workers in recent years including 600 — fully a tenth of its workforce — this past April alone Ricardo Ramos, who runs PREPA, says that bringing the grid back to its pre-Maria state could cost up to $5 billion. The problem is that the utility itself is more than $9 billion in debt and filed for bankruptcy this past summer though it’s not clear if Congress will sign off on the additional money or how much of it would make its way to Puerto Rico tells me that the island needs to find a way to get the old system back to its pre-Maria state — which would bring power back to desperate citizens sooner — while looking for ways to modernize and upgrade it “That’s the main topic of conversation at the moment,” he says “There’s an emergency that needs to be addressed and we need to get power to the hospitals and other essential institutions for life on this island we have to make the grid more resilient and energy-efficient.” Renewable energy is one appealing option, since the island has an abundance of sun and wind. Tesla founder Elon Musk says he can build a new and more efficient grid that would use solar power to generate electricity a deadline US officials here dismiss as unrealistic.) As Vox’s Umair Irfan notes building a grid centered on renewable energy would almost certainly be more expensive than reconstituting the flawed system that was there before the storm That means “the default solution — rebuilding the island’s electrical grid the way it was — may end up becoming the likeliest scenario,” he explains the military and civilian officials working to pull Puerto Rico back from the brink are focused on bringing powerful generators to the island the three-star Army general leading US military relief efforts in Puerto Rico says civilian personnel are surveying hospitals and sewage treatment facilities to find out which facilities have generators that are already working and can we bring one in?” he tells me I’m talking about massive generators FEMA has already installed 100 generators at individual hospitals however; a permanent solution will take far longer because of the technological hurdles to generating renewable energy on the island — especially in the aftermath of the hurricane Ruben Rivera drives his cluttered pickup truck down the mottled mud roads that run through his company’s wind farm in Santa Isabel Rivera points to row after row of towering white wind turbines Built by the German industrial giant Siemens at a cost of more than $2 million apiece and capable of adjusting themselves to keep pace with shifting wind patterns the 44 wind turbines at Santa Isabel are some of the most advanced on earth made it through the hurricane without a single scratch or dent who runs the facility on behalf of its owner lives about 90 minutes away from Santa Isabel He rode out the storm at home with his wife and children and waited until the worst of the weather had passed before setting off for the wind farm “I was counting the number of turbines on the drive down because I kept thinking that we must have lost some,” he tells me “But then I saw that they were all still standing We’ve checked the turbines and blades Rivera stops his pickup truck next to one of the turbines with a ladder extending up through a hole in the ceiling that can be used to climb to the very top of the 24-story tower and then brought down to the base of the structure by a thick bundle of cables that connect to a large metallic box a few feet from the door where other cables carry the power out of the turbine and then onto the grid despite the fact that one of the strongest hurricanes in US history roared though the area less than a month ago The turbines are in perfect working order and could be a vital source of energy for the power-starved island Except that they can’t actually be turned on without a small amount of electricity from the grid — which isn’t currently capable of providing it When the grid eventually comes back online the wind farm will be able to provide power to about 35,000 homes each turbine so they can be turned on as soon as the power starts flowing again says the turbines can’t sit idle for more than six weeks without potentially damaging the equipment The hurricane slammed into Puerto Rico almost a month ago “It’s frustrating coming to the site and trying to provide energy to the grid but not being able to because we’re still waiting for the power to come back,” Rivera tells me But I don’t know when we’ll be able to start back up again.” The lack of electricity is reshaping Puerto Rican life in ways big and small It’s also forcing many here to improvise solutions to problems they never thought they’d face The community health center in Loíza a small town about 20 minutes outside of San Juan is a low-slung gray building set just off the main road and steel shutters cover the windows of the pharmacy though at a severely reduced capacity than it had been before the storm has worked there in various capacities for 24 years She says she expected the storm to be bad but was still taken aback by the hurricane’s destructive power which is filled with overflowing boxes of medical supplies and small packets of children’s multivitamins shaped like gummy bears A pile of shrink-wrapped sleeping bags sits on the floor near her desk “My office has become a distribution center,” she says with a half-smile Rodríguez and her staff have worked with Loíza’s municipal government to ensure a steady supply of the diesel needed to power the center’s generators Most parts of the center — from OB-GYN services to its primary care clinic — are functioning though for fewer hours and without air conditioning is rapidly changing its normal ways of doing business in order to adapt to the new reality on the ground Rodríguez tells me that many local residents have lost their homes and are living in large communal shelters They may not know the medical center is open; even if they do Rodríguez is sending doctors and nurses to the shelters which are already seeing periodic outbreaks of infectious diseases such as conjunctivitis and parasite-borne skin diseases like scabies That’s a new approach for the medical center but Rodríguez feels like she’d be letting down her community if she didn’t experiment with alternative methods of delivering care “This is our new normal,” she says several concrete pylons that once held power lines lie shattered on the side of the road a loose tangle of metallic rebar sticking up from the wreckage Work crews are out installing new wooden poles but there are dozens — in both directions — that still need to be replaced and Loíza is only one small town on an island teeming with larger ones the only part of the city with steady and reliable electricity is the area surrounding the city’s gleaming convention center which is now the headquarters for the military and civilian relief effort The power is also on at the Sheraton hotel across the street which has one of the few ATMs on the island that is still distributing cash The light starts to fade as I drive away from the convention center and make my way through blackened streets lined with shuttered restaurants and stores and apartment buildings have their own generators but it’s possible to drive for blocks without seeing any lights I have dinner with a businessman who’s lived in San Juan for decades but he’s not sure the island will bounce back from this one he excuses himself and says he needs to start heading home to make sure he’s off the roads before the city’s midnight curfew goes into effect and the trip back always takes longer in the dark Understand the world with a daily explainer plus the most compelling stories of the day The most surprising consequence of Trump’s trade war Today, Explained podcastMay 4Love on the Spectrum stars call on RFK Jr. to resignTwo cast members of the hit Netflix reality TV show on what the HHS secretary misunderstands about autism The Gray AreaMay 3Did our politics fail us during Covid?Political scientist Frances Lee examines the “noble lies” and truth-seeking failures of the pandemic. Yes, it’s radical. But no, it’s not on the cusp of becoming law. The end of the de minimis exemption, briefly explained. Print A 22-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed into a raised center median on a Newport Beach street and he was run over by a hit-and-run driver The Orange County coroner’s office identified the motorcyclist as Ruben Rodriguez Banuelos of Rancho Cucamonga Sunday on Irvine Avenue near Santa Isabel Avenue Rodriguez Banuelos’ motorcycle crashed into the median and landscaping on the east side of the road Rodriguez Banuelos landed on the west side of the road and was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Rodriguez Banuelos was taken to Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana Irvine Avenue is on the Newport Beach-Costa Mesa border The initial crash was on the Newport Beach side; the hit-and-run was on the Costa Mesa side The vehicle suspected in the hit-and-run is a black SUV according to the Costa Mesa Police Department Anyone with information about the vehicle or its driver is asked to call Costa Mesa traffic Sgt Daily Pilot staff writer Luke Money contributed to this report Support our coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. News Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map The American Film Market is an annual tradition in Santa Monica and the event is the premier opportunity for networking acquisition and development that generates more than $1B in deals each year This year, Santa Monica resident Kit Rich is part of the action with her debut film, Isabel’s Garden. Taking inspiration from her personal life, Rich brought the film into existence through sheer force of will and she sat down with SMDP to talk about her lifelong passion for the arts and the challenges of making her first film.  How long have you been a Santa Monica Resident? Are you from LA? I’ve lived in Santa Monica for almost 9 years but I’m born and raised in Los Angeles.  Before Writing and Directing Isabel's Garden, what were you doing? For almost two decades, I’ve been in the health and wellness space as a celebrity trainer and fitness entrepreneur. I’ve had the honor of touring the world with clients for movies and music tours. I’ve worked with incredible companies creating fitness content for their online platforms. I’ve worked with large brands to represent their companies. I’ve owned a gym. Had a product company. You name it, I’ve done it. It’s been quite a ride.  You went from Training A-listers to writing and directing a screenplay. How did that happen? Over the years, in my off hours, I wrote. I became a published essayist and playwright. I never thought I would go into film. This movie started out as a play and I quickly realized these characters wanted to be on the screen. I certainly never thought I would direct! But everyone I asked to direct it turned me down. So I was my only option. I had never been behind a camera before this movie. But that is how my life always seems to happen. I take big leaps.  It’s a little unusual for us to see someone kick off their career Directing and writing a full feature film. How did Isabel's opportunity first pop up, and is there anything about that writing experience that now makes you think, ‘I’m so glad that will be screen credit #1 on my filmography?’ Yes, I know. Very unusual. I wrote Isabel’s Garden and I noticed that when people read it, even after the first draft, they had a reaction. Some very positive reactions and some very negative. But I noticed that it gave people an emotion. I couldn’t control the emotion but I was happy to hear that they felt something. That’s when I knew I was onto something. So many movies get made but they’re forgettable because they don’t make you feel.  Getting into Isabel’s Garden, I read a quote from you that said, “This film had to be made, it had to be birthed etc. ” As a lover of films, that’s a very exciting approach to me, but I imagine sometimes it can be a challenging thing to know when you have a great idea and one that should be made into a movie vs something that is a great concept for just being published. What made you think that this should be your Debut feature?  I always love hearing about how ideas evolve throughout every single stage of the filmmaking process, so what would you say is the biggest difference between draft one of the Isabel’s garden screenplay and what we expect to see on the big screen when the film is released? The heart and core of it is the same. But a lot has changed. I will spare you the details. You’ll just have to see the movie. 😉 You are a stepmom. Was your experience as a stepmom inspiration for this film? In what way? Yes, absolutely. Most writers write from some personal experience. I took a core theme in my life and then created fictional characters and situations. I pulled from my own thoughts, fears, and I gathered stories from other stepmoms and mothers that have blended families. Isabel’s Garden is an amalgamation of so many experiences of different people.  For me personally, I absolutely love being a stepmom. It’s one of my favorite titles. I have a beautiful situation where I get along so well with my stepdaughter and her mother. My family is wonderful.  Are there any spots in Santa Monica that inspire you when you write or locations you like to write at when not at home? I love Cafe Bolivar on Ocean Park Blvd. and Lo/Cal on Pico blvd. Actually I’m writing this right now from Lo/Cal. I am drinking their Cold Brew and just ate their breakfast plate. Highly recommend it.  In your dream world, where are people watching this film, at a theater or at home? With who? This movie is meant to be watched at home and for all ages. It’s female led, multicultural and multigenerational. This movie is for anyone who desires a place to belong, whether it’s finding home with their biological family or with their chosen family.  Every film gives people a feeling while and after watching, How do you think people will walk away feeling after watching Isabel’s Garden? My biggest writing inspirations are Joan Didion, Nora Ephron, Nancy Meyers, and Celine Song.  Copyright © 2025 SMDP. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2025 SMDP. All Rights Reserved. highly curated editorial content brings attention to hidden gems Share LinkThe Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store With Some Of The Best Gifts and Antiques In Southern CaliforniaSanta Ysabel Store in California offers a charming historical shopping experience with a variety of antiques and gifts head to the Santa Ysabel Store in Santa Ysabel this sweet store is well-taken care of and has some of the best gifts and antiques around and its exterior hasn’t changed too much since its opening Warner Carrillo Ranch—Santa Ysabel Antiques & Such—Historic Sites/FacebookIn fact It’s a testament to the Save Our Heritage Foundation’s work that the store has been able to stay the way it is for such a long time It really feels like you’re connecting with history when you’re here Warner Carrillo Ranch—Santa Ysabel Antiques & Such—Historic Sites/FacebookThe store houses multiple shops making it a great one-stop place to get everything you need Manzanita Supply is a hardware store that is well-stocked with all the supplies you could want you’ll find the treasured antiques you’ve been searching for Warner Carrillo Ranch—Santa Ysabel Antiques & Such—Historic Sites/FacebookThe finds are incredible here, from vintage cookbooks reflecting local recipes to beautiful antique plates you can use to decorate your home anytime, including the holidays! Check out the impressive collection of antique bottles at the Santa Ysabel Feed Store Warner Carrillo Ranch—Santa Ysabel Antiques & Such—Historic Sites/FacebookThere are fun and whimsical gifts here as well like cute stuffed animals that will make any child smile Warner Carrillo Ranch—Santa Ysabel Antiques & Such—Historic Sites/FacebookYou just might find yourself wanting to wander through the store all afternoon and see all of the amazing things in every corner. There are new details everywhere you look, so be sure to take your time. head out and enjoy a classic Santa Ysabel sunset The Santa Ysabel Store is no ordinary store With several different options housed together inside you’ll be fascinated by the variety and want to come back to see the new and unique finds that are always arriving here Check out the Santa Ysabel Store’s website and the Santa Ysabel Store’s Facebook page. Choose your stateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasNorthern CaliforniaSouthern CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSubscribe... This is a family-friendly park with lots of great amenities. We recommend a trip to Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, Virginia. Thanks for subscribing. We’ll see you in your inbox! The content that you are looking for is not available at this address This may be due to an internal fault or an error when typing Try getting in touch with our support service or looking for it using the search function POB business park lands first tenant SpaceX social media awards are presented Officials with the City of Laguna Vista announced last week that they anticipate the opening of a new health clinic within the city limits operated by Brownsville Community Health Center is doing business as New Horizon Medical Center and is finalizing plans to provide comprehensive medical care to the town’s citizens This new addition to the community will bring a range of health services ensuring that residents have access to quality healthcare close to home Laguna Vista Mayor Michael Carter noted that New Horizon provides adult medicine It contracts with Valley Regional Hospital and Valley Baptist and accepts most insurance plans including Medicare (and Medicare Supplementals) The company has been in business since 1940 and operates various clinics around the Valley Its clinics have received numerous awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration The past year has generated tremendous healthcare-related discussion within the community and fully staffed FRO (First Responder Organization) has ensured that Laguna Vista residents have life-saving services on call 24/7 The volunteer system it enhanced was pushed to its limits prior is an essential first step towards a self-sufficient ambulance service that the City Council envisions as a town service one day your City Council worked tirelessly behind the scenes to build relationships with prospective Health Clinic Providers after the UTRGV Clinic shut its doors Your active participation and support were crucial in this process.” The Mayor added that while progress has sometimes been slower than everyone wished the City Council appreciates those who worked with them collaboratively to investigate all possible leads in establishing a Clinic for the Town’s residents those of you who supported us with your cooperation and confidence have seen your patience rewarded with this announcement,” said the Mayor I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Rendie Gonzales for all her hours working with Community Leaders throughout the Valley as she promoted the benefits our Town could offer a new Clinic.” The Mayor went on to remark that her steadfast commitment to the community has produced results that all residents can enjoy “This new Clinic was only a possibility with her tireless efforts We also thank the Community for your patience and support during this process Your understanding and cooperation have been invaluable,” reads his statement and opening dates will be shared as New Horizon prepares its announcement in the coming days The clinic will be located at 723 Santa Isabel Blvd. “We eagerly anticipate the grand opening and encourage you to stay tuned as New Horizon moves toward this exciting event,” concluded the Mayor Permanent link to this article: https://www.portisabelsouthpadre.com/2024/04/25/new-health-clinic-opening-in-lv/ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. has small masses of ice that today resist change not all the inhabitants of the country know enough about These glacial masses are located on some of the highest mountains in the country that rise above 4,900 meters above sea level Unique points on the planet that are the object of investigation regarding climate change; They are really rare because you have the privilege of being able to have them in a country that has no seasons and is under the influence of the intertropical convergence zone Of the six snow-capped peaks (as they are known in Colombia) that currently exist four of them are on active volcanic structures while the remaining two are on mountain ranges known as Sierras these two are the ones that accumulate the greatest glacier mass The list of snow-capped mountains in order of height is:Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta with a maximum height of 5775 mSierra Nevada El Cocuy or Güicán (5380 m)Nevado del Huila Volcano (5364 m)Nevado del Ruíz Volcano (5321 m)Nevado del Tolima Volcano (5220 m)Santa Isabel Nevado Volcano (4950 m) these were not the only snow-capped mountains that have existed in this country 13 mountains with glacial mass were documented but due to the effects of natural processes on the planet added to the increase in temperatures and the lack of precipitation that allows accumulation these seven remaining snowcapped peaks ended up losing their snow cover The list of these other mountains and the date they completely lost their glacial mass is:Paramillo del Cisne 4600 m (1960)Paramillo del Quindío 4650 m (1960)Puracé Volcano 4520 m (1940)Pan de Azúcar Volcano 4520 m (1960)Sotará Volcano 4580 m (1948)Galeras Volcano 4276 m (1948)Cumbal volcano 4790 m (1985)Chiles Volcano 4470 m (1950) According to IDEAM (Institute of Hydrology Meteorology and Environmental Studies of Colombia) “Colombian glaciers have gone from approximately 374 km2 at the end of the Little Ice Age (17th-19th centuries) to 0.54 km2 in 2020; that is to say in the last 50 years it is estimated that they have lost 3 to 5% of their glacier area per year” The next to disappear is the snow-capped Santa Isabel which is the only one that today preserves its glacial area will lose all of its mass in approximately 4 years The loss of our Colombian glaciers is an irrevocable fact they are natural processes that cannot be avoided What is a miracle however is being able to have them in front of us today; they are something truly unique and being able to get to know them is a fact that leads us to preserve and protect them as much as possible and in the little time they have left