Writing is usually a solitary act. However, reading never is.
As this year comes to a close, I want to pause the news cycle and speak directly to you. Not as a journalist chasing headlines, but as someone who had the privilege of being read, questioned, and occasionally challenged. This has been the year I’ve written the most, and if you ever wondered whether I ran out of coffee, the answer is simple. I ran out of reasons not to write.
This profile quietly tells that story, one article at a time:
https://ggnorth.com/author/luisarosas
The Baja That Keeps Asking Questions
This year took me from dusty roads in the Valle de Guadalupe to conversations about climate, safety, innovation, and gender equity. I wrote about the Baja we have, the Baja we want, and the Baja we still need to understand better. Some stories came from research. Others came from observation. Many were born from conversations that started casually and ended with notebooks full of questions. That, for me, remains the best kind of journalism.
I don’t write to convince. Instead, I write to invite reflection. Sometimes that reflection comes with data. Other times, it comes with weather reports, infrastructure concerns, or uncomfortable conversations about equity. All of them matter.
Wine Was There Too, Just Not Always
Baja California wine accompanied several of my articles this year. Not all of them. Journalism still comes first. However, when wine appeared, it did so honestly and thoughtfully.
This year, white wines became my quiet favorite. Crisp, coastal, and perfectly timed. Sparkling wines followed closely, because some stories simply deserve bubbles. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who gifted me bottles from their wineries, strictly for tasting purposes, of course. Palate calibration is serious work.
I also want to thank organizations like Provino and Emprendedores del Valle de Guadalupe for opening their doors, their events, and their conversations. Those spaces shape dialogue, and they help tell the full story of Baja wine.
The Messages That Made This Worth It
One of the quiet joys of this year has been opening my inbox. Some of you wrote to say you enjoyed an article. Others proposed new topics, new angles, and what I jokingly call “research lines with opinions.” Not everyone agreed with me. Thankfully. Still, many of you engaged thoughtfully, and that tells me something important. You’re not just reading. You’re participating.
Through Gringo Gazette North, I met people who are brilliant, curious, generous, and deeply committed to Baja. I also met people who challenged me. I value both equally. Growth rarely comes from comfort.
A Note of Gratitude to Those Who Make This Possible
I also want to thank our clients. Without them, this newspaper simply wouldn’t exist. To those who have supported Gringo Gazette North since edition one, this deserves a standing ovation. Your consistency built this platform. To those who come and go, thank you as well. And to the new clients who believe in this project, welcome. I don’t name names here, because you already see them on these pages every edition. That visibility is part of the story. Thank you for trusting this newspaper.
Thank You, Truly
If you read one article or all of them, thank you. If you agreed or rolled your eyes, thank you. If you shared, commented, or simply kept coming back, thank you.
If you’d like, I’d love to hear from you. Write to me at luisa@ggnorth.com, or leave a comment on our website or social media. Tell me which topics you enjoyed most. Tell me which ones you didn’t. Both help me write better.
And before I go, the promised elegant joke: I don’t drink while I write. I edit with wine. That’s called quality control. I wish you peaceful holidays, meaningful conversations, and a New Year filled with curiosity, health, and clarity.
With affection,
Luisa Rosas-Hernández
