Glorietta Canyon

Long-awaited victory: Glorietta Canyon saved after two-decade quest

Glorietta Canyon photo courtesy AllTrails.com

East County News Service

Nov. 14, 2025 (Borrego Springs) -- A nearly two-decade conservation effort has culminated in a major victory for the Anza-Borrego Desert.

The Anza-Borrego Foundation in late October shared that it has successfully acquired the 40-acre Glorietta Canyon property, a crucial parcel of land on the western edge of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, securing its protection from future development.

The acquisition marks one of the most significant milestones of the year for ABF and is seen as a long-awaited chance for a damaged, yet cherished, landscape to finally heal.

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