Residents still heading to Los Algodones amid border concerns
Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Even with recent unrest in northern Mexico, Yuma residents say they’re still making trips to Los Algodones for medical and dental care.
Authorities reported arson fires and road blockades in Mexicali and San Luis after the reported death of criminal leader “El Mencho,” prompting travel alerts.
But for locals, the concern is more practical: How it affects their visits to the border town.
Los Algodones, just minutes from Yuma, has long been a destination for affordable dental work and other medical services.
Leonard Ruby, a frequent visitor, said, “I’ll still go there, but nowhere else.”
Residents say they’re staying aware of events across the border, but for trusted, lower-cost care, Algodones remains the top choice.