San Telmo, Baja California facts for kids
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San Telmo
'Maat kuñaam (Kiliwa)
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Baja California |
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(2005)
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| • Total | 29 |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
San Telmo is a town located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It's in the Ensenada Municipality, within the state of Baja California. The local Kiliwa people call it 'Maat kuñaam. San Telmo is also part of a region known as Héroes de Chapultepec.
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San Telmo's History
Farm Worker Protest in 2015
On March 17, 2015, a large protest took place in the San Quintín and San Telmo areas. About 300,000 people work in this coastal region. It is a major area for growing crops like strawberries, tomatoes, and cucumbers for export.
The farm workers were asking for better pay and government benefits. These benefits included social security and insurance. Before the protest, workers earned about 110 pesos per day for 10 hours of work.
Workers shared their concerns during a meeting with representatives. However, talks with the Consejo Agricola de Baja California stopped. This happened when Alberto Munoz, a representative for the farm businesses, did not return to the meeting.
Fidel Sanchez, a spokesperson for a group called the Alliance of National Organizations for Social Justice, spoke up. This group helps farm laborers. He told the business representatives that if Munoz did not show up, he could not control what the protesters might do. The United Farm Workers of America (UFW) from the United States supported the Mexican farm workers. They started an online petition aimed at big companies like Driscoll's.
When their requests were not met, protesters blocked the Transpeninsular Highway. This highway is important for sending crops to markets in California. To keep things calm, many soldiers and police officers were sent to the area. This included small cities like San Telmo, Camalú, and San Quintín.
Later, the protesters decided to unblock the highway, which helped reduce the tension. While some events ended peacefully, others did not. One incident became violent because Munoz was not at the negotiation meeting. During this time, some people were injured.
Because of this protest, gas stations, stores, and schools, including El Porvenir Primary School, had to close. Harvesting in the greenhouses also stopped because workers were not there.
The protest also affected most farm businesses' exports. But they returned to full production after a few days with little damage. Many farmers went back to work even though all their demands were not met. However, some important changes did happen. These included better access to social security, efforts to stop child labor, improved safety measures, housing for workers, and stronger labor rights.
Geography of San Telmo
San Telmo is surrounded by several cities. San Diego is about 275.4 kilometers (171.1 miles) away. Ensenada is about 143.9 kilometers (89.4 miles) from San Telmo.
It is also about 244.6 kilometers (152.0 miles) from Tijuana. San Quintin is 60.1 kilometers (37.3 miles) away. Camalú is only 26.1 kilometers (16.2 miles) from San Telmo. Even though San Telmo is south of San Diego, the temperature can change a lot. It can range from 37°C (99°F) during the day to 7°C (45°F) at night.
Education in San Telmo
El Porvenir Primary School
El Porvenir Primary School is a government-approved school. It is located in Heroés de Chapultepec, which is part of the San Telmo community. This is a small rural area in Baja California, Mexico.
The school opened in 2009. It was started by a nonprofit group called "4 Christ Mission." Their goal was to help raise community leaders. El Porvenir started with 60 students and has grown to serve 120 students today. These students are in grades 1 through 6.
The teachers at El Porvenir are certified Mexican teachers. They have good teaching experience and live in the local community. Every summer, a team of 30 to 40 college students and young adults visit. They offer an English teaching program. This program includes classes like arts and crafts, dance, and community service. This helps give students a wide range of education.
The organization "4 Christ Mission" has decided to combine the primary school with the new secondary school. There are plans to build El Porvenir High School where the original Primary School now stands.
El Porvenir Secondary School
The secondary school has eight classrooms, an auditorium, and a library. It also has a school office, a basketball court, a kitchen, and a school garden. This school teaches grades 1 through 9. Since it is a Christian school, its education is based on the Bible.
Religion in San Telmo
San Telmo Church (Ven a Cristo Iglesia)
San Telmo Church, also known as Iglesia Ven a Cristo, was started in 2001. For over ten years, many church groups and individuals have visited Ven a Cristo. These visitors come from Mexican community churches and the United States.
Doctors and dentists often visit San Telmo. They provide basic medical care for people in the church and community. Other church groups, youth, and individuals have spent days, weeks, or months at the mission center. They share the Gospel and give food and other basic needs to families in San Telmo.
During the summer, more than 400 young people gather together. They come from places like California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York. They spend a week praying for and serving the local community. All 400 people eat, sleep, and serve at Ven a Cristo Iglesia. They also help at local churches around San Telmo. Their goal is to help transform the community with the love of Christ.
