A local “whale whisperer” once responded when asked what comes after the fin whales, “that would be Spring Breakers”. Whether or not they got the memo, the whales seem to be departing our shores once more and many whale-watching trips have turned to whale-seeking and dolphin frolicking jaunts. Now, we turn to Spring Breaker spotting […]
Sponsored this week by Al Capone’s Seafood & Pizzeria This weekend we welcome back December, and with it upcoming nightly pilgrimages (from the 1st through the 11th) leading up to Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, posadas (holiday parties), piñatas, ponche, and end of the year fiestas. Let’s get to it and rev up our […]
Sponsored this week by The Club at Islas del Mar Candles, flowers, altars, catrinas, visits to the cemetery. This weekend marks Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico as families visit honor loved ones who have gone before us. The city’s three cemeteries have received attention from local authorities in recent weeks, all in preparation […]
En abril se cerró en Peñasco la gira de los talleres de periodismo cultural A una tinta Sonora, el proyecto de Erika Tamaura para el FECAS. Las sedes incluyeron Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregón, San Luis Río Colorado y, obviamente, este puerto. Y me alegro mucho que así fuera, la verdad no quería quedarme fuera del proyecto, quería […]
Sponsored this week by Peñasco Beauty Center – celebrating 10 years in Puerto Peñasco! It’s heating up, and we don’t mean just because Spring Break was steaming. While evenings are still cool, and we hear a “cold front” (low 70s) is coming through, days are beautiful and we’re ready to ring in Spring! With the […]
Sponsored this week by Shark Bite & Tekila Bar from the Old Port Spring Break! I guess Spring is actually about 3 weeks away, but tell that to the bikini clad crew on the playa. This year, UofA and ASU held their Spring Break at the same time so both last weekend and this one […]
Sponsored this week by The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort Whew! Another successful Rocky Point Rally weekend has come and gone, and organizers tell us they are now working on plans for the 4th Annual Kings Day Toy Ride coming up Jan. 6th. So, stay tuned! Thanks to all who came out […]
This week’s Rundown sponsored by Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort Cooler temps and lots of weekend activities…yep, it’s Fall in Rocky Point! While Mexico is still reeling from September earthquakes in the center of the country, we look over to Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, and the Virgin Islands and hope everyone can add their […]
Sponsored this week by The Club Golf Course at Laguna del Mar Following U.S. Labor Day Weekend, next up are fiestas surrounding Mexican Independence Day celebrations! Independence Day, which is September 16th, is heralded across the country primarily on the evening of September 15th, and the traditional “grito” (Call to Independence). For a true Mexican […]
Sponsored this week by La Cantina @ Sonoran Sky It’s the final sprint! Some area schools went back into the classroom this past week, with most uniforms and books ready to hit the streets come Monday, Aug. 21st. Please watch for early morning traffic around area schools, plus rushed folks taking their little ones to […]
Sponsored this week by The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort Feel that? Moisture dripping down your back as you sip on a frosty beverage beachside, that’s August in Rocky Point. Ah yes, late summer humidity – love it or… love it – this also means we’re rounding out Summer in Puerto Peñasco, […]
This Weekend Rundown is brought to you by La Cantina Sport Bar & Tiki Bar @ Sonoran Sky Resort! Summer! Well, just about…it’s Memorial Day Weekend in Rocky Point so get out there and enjoy! Time to run down the weekend! Got baseball? Yes! May 26th – 28th Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco vs. Algodoneros San […]
Sponsored this week by the crew at Tekila Bar on the malecón As we coast through May, schools around town continue to celebrate teachers and students (next up, students’ day on the 23rd) and, let’s admit it, summer is right around the corner. U.S. Memorial Day may be the next big holiday weekend across our […]
This week sponsored by Southside Jillz – home of award winning BBQ! May! Yes, Mother’s Day is coming up – Día de las Madres – quite frankly probably one of the more venerated holidays of the year. Plus this May we’ve got concerts, fundraising activities, baseball, volleyball and fishing…and Circus Mexicus 2017 is right around […]
Sponsored this week by Peñasco Recreation Co. April! No joke! The weather is spectacular with brisk mornings and warm… tipping on hot afternoons. The busy days of Semana Santa (Holy Week) are right around the corner as kids across Mexico get ready for a 2 week break (April 9th – 22nd). There’s plenty going on, […]
By José Antonio Perez Starting this weekend, the Rocky Point Zipline in the area of La Cholla began functioning after receiving authorization of meeting minimum safety requirements, detailed Civil Protection and Fire Department Director Francisco Javier Carrillo Ruiz. The Fire Chief detailed his department has worked closely with the zipline company as the goal is […]