Santa Rosa borders the hot, dry Anza Borrego desert but due to its 5,000 feet altitude, enjoys a more temperate weather. The 8,000 ft. Santa Rosa Peak is nearby and provides for some of the rain and snow in the area. Pine trees dot the landscape and residents are very protective of the purity of their wilderness plateau.

Library: The "library" at Santa Rosa currently exists in boxes. Two years ago the tribal hall burned down and tribal government operations moved to a leased storefront in the small town of Anza, sandwiched between a laundramat, a real estate office and a dentist's office. Thomas Tortez, Tribal Administrator, explained that several years ago the tribe had plans for a library and a sizeable collection of donated materials was stored in anticipation. Plans for a new building are likely to include room for a library so grants are being pursued to help establish a library for this small, private, but friendly tribe.

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