Coastal fishermen in Puerto Peñasco have proposed federal offices broaden the polygon of the reserve for Totoaba and the Vaquita Marina within the upper Gulf of California. The proposal furthers they be included in the compensation program, which will go into effect during the 2 year fishing ban. The ban on fishing with gillnets went […]
Outstanding sixth grade students from across Puerto Peñasco were recently sworn in as children’s city council in honor of Children’s Day (April 30). In what is an annual tradition at City Hall, students touting the best grades at the 6th grade level were given public servant roles in honor of Children’s Day. Yadira Siboney Félix […]
More than one hundred thousand pesos worth of equipment including air conditioners, computers, and athletic gear was presented to students at the local #27 Secondary school today, April 24th, on behalf of Rotary Clubs and others from Fremont, CA, a sister city to Puerto Peñasco. The #27 Secondary School, which has an enrollment of more […]
Students from the Culinary Arts program at the Technical University of Puerto Peñasco (UTPP) delighted crowd in malecón last Friday. In the heart of Puerto Peñasco, along the malecón on Friday, April 17th, the “finals” event prepared by students pursuing a culinary degree at the UTPP proved to be well-attended and lively. The culinary presentation […]
The Puerto Peñasco Mar de Cortés Rotary Club has once again donated an equipped ambulance to the community, this time to the Dialysis Clinic. The ambulance unit, presented on Friday, April 17th, was acquired thanks to Rotary District 5420 in Utah, and made possible through collaborative efforts among the various Rotary clubs. Puerto Peñasco Mar […]
At least 350 panga operators and some 1,000 families in Puerto Peñasco will be affected by the temporary ban on gill nets for smaller boats, known as “pangas”, in the northern part of the Gulf of California in an effort to protect the endangered vaquita marina and other species. On April 10th, the Official Journal […]
CEDO presents comprehensive management project of coastal fishing within Biological and Fishing Corridor from Puerto Peñasco to Puerto Lobos Last week, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) formally presented their project entitled “Management and Temporary Spatial Regulation for Coastal Fishing in the Biological and Fishing Corridor Puerto Peñasco – Puerto […]
Work has begun on lifting pavement from yet another stretch of Blvd. Benito Juárez, this time from the railroad tracks (near Circle K) to the anchor monument heading toward the Old Port. As such, everyone is encouraged to use alternate routes around the area (including Ave. Luis Encinas near the docks, connecting with Calles 11, […]
After hitting the registration goal of at least 1000 participants, nearly all of whom ran and were doused in color at the 2nd Toma Color race held in Puerto Peñasco on Sunday, April 12th, the event raised $180,000 pesos to donate to La Montaña School for children with special needs (Multiple Attention Center otherwise known […]
A new flight to Puerto Peñasco will take off beginning May 1st from Scottsdale, AZ with the goal of cutting down on time and distance to this seaside community. Beginning May 1, 2015, the round-trip service operated by WestWind Air will depart Scottsdale at 2 p.m. with an estimated travel time of 1 hour 15 […]
Sonoran Tourism Commissioner Javier Tapia Camou recently reported completion on the Home Port project in Puerto Peñasco has been delayed a year due to various factors, including the lack of large rock as well as work stoppages in 2013 and 2014 by rock haulers. Given the lack of large rock to buffer the breakwater levy, […]
The recent Semana Santa holiday in town was evidenced by packed beaches, crammed city streets, hotels, and restaurants. The busiest day in Puerto Peñasco by far was Saturday, April 4th, with a nearly 2 – 3 hour wait to get into the popular malecón area! During the day, beaches were packed with children and entire […]
Clams and bivalve mollusks extracted from sea along the stretch between Cerro La Cholla up to CetMar in Las Conchas are once again cleared for consumption or commercialization. (Shrimp, fish, and octopus remain cleared) According to a release sent by the Sonoran State Health Risk Protection Commission, the temporary prohibition has been lifted for all […]
Enjoy Semana Santa in Puerto Peñasco and keep these important points in mind: Fines and Infractions Payment of fines should only be done DIRECTLY at the Municipal Treasury Module AT THE POLICE STATION, or at the Treasury office itself located at Blvd. Kino and Blvd. Benito Juarez Discounts on fines or infractions are only applied […]
More than 80,000 visitors expected over Semana Santa Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta reports Puerto Peñasco is ready to receive vacationers over the Semana Santa break. To such effect, staff from the Federal Maritime Land Zone (ZOFEMAT) and Public Services have doubled up cleaning efforts along area beaches and the malecón. During this first […]
The City Administration of Puerto Peñasco informs the community in general that traffic flow has been reopened on roads where current paving work is taking place. In respect to those living in the area, and business owners, as well as to prevent further traffic jams due to the Semana Santa period, the local administration decided […]