Looking to cross the border in early October

Good luck to you! We live on the border in California and quit crossing over a decade ago. Our Baja 1000 crewfriends lost their rigs, gear and everything but the clothes they were wearing. Over 3200 deaths in 2013 alone, and that's only counting adults. We love Mexico but value our lives more. I was a homeowner in Peru in the late '80s and already know how these folks operate - innocent victims aren't a concern. Living dangerously is not my idea of fun.

When you post these statements it would be greatly appreciated if you would also post the factual reliable sources where this information can be found. We have been visiting Mexico for 40 years and in recent years have spent every winter traveling in Mexico and have not heard about these incidents. Yes, the drug smugglers are at war and are killing each other but this is criminals killing criminals and has nothing to do with tourists. Can you please post where facts about tourists involved incidents can be found. Thank you.