All are invited to donate to the National Red Cross Drive, annual fundraising event which got underway on March 19th. This year’s goal in Puerto Peñasco is to raise $300,000 pesos (approximately $24,000 US). With many needs and expenses to ensure the ability to provide dignified care, all are invited to take part in donating […]
This week’s Rundown sponsored by John & Kathy Witt There’s no doubt in our minds that Spring Break 2014 has drawn in more visitors than in the past five years or so! Spring is officially here, and we’re ready to rundown the weekend! This Weekend March 22 – 23 2014 AGA Member Weekend Tournament at […]
Sonora Governor Guillermo Padrés was invited to the White House by U.S. President Barack Obama to view a screening of the film “Chavez: An American Hero,” which was filmed mostly in Sonora. The Governor deemed the invitation to be one of pride for all Sonorans, as this sends a message of strength, development, and safety […]
By MoKa Hammeken (Reprinted from 2012) March 21st is known around the world as the beginning of Spring. Spring comes to life much as a backdrop to Snow White or Sleeping Beauty; birds joyfully singing, flowers opening and swaying in the wind, fields turn green and leafy trees provide shade to couples who set aside their […]
Officials and employees from the Puerto Peñasco Comptroller office were at various spots throughout the city Saturday morning, handing out 3000 flyers to Spring visitors that go over both their rights and obligations while here on vacation. In addition to a welcome message from the Mayor, the pamphlet includes drivers’ rights as well as recommendations. […]
This week’s Rundown sponsored by Rocky Point Speedway. Sponsors of this weekend’s Glamis Status car races, late March Mud Run, and car racing thrills! With one look at swarms of baseball caps and bikinis streaming onto Puerto Peñasco’s beaches, not to mention scantily clad university students wandering through local grocery stores or chowing down late […]
By Richard Scott Car races and Spring Break? Mixed with sand drags, wet t-shirt contests, beer pong and all day DJ’s, you’ve got the Glamis Status Spring Break Takeover this Saturday, March 15th, at Rocky Point Speedway! I find Darren Dodd, who runs the speedway, in a bobcat smoothing the short course track, getting ready […]
Quien no ha sido salvado por “El Cerrajero” después de dejar la llaves dentro del auto con la puerta cerrada o de olvidar las llaves dentro de la casa? Con su caja de herramientas el señor Armando González López mejor conocido como “El cerrajero” llegaba en cuestión de minutos al lugar donde lo necesitaban, casas, […]
By Richard Scott I noticed an interesting phenomenon when I worked at the resorts on Sandy Beach. Friday saw crowds of people check in, ready to make the most of two or three days of fun and sun. Cocktails, fireworks, four wheelers, cocktails, jet skis, breaded shrimp, sunset cruises, and cocktails….and that was just Friday. […]
SEMARNAT Sonora delegate (Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources) Ulises Cristópolus Ríos recently presented Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa with keys to a variety of tools to help ongoing efforts seeking “Clean Beach” Certification of Puerto Peñasco’s sandy shores. The equipment, resources for which come from the collection of Federal Maritime Land Zone taxes […]
A project to renovate beach entry spots that will be connected by a lit “boardwalk” style walkway, as well as to pave Calle 18 up to Plutarco Elías Calles, is showing progress. It is expected that both Puerto Peñasco residents and visitors will be able to enjoy these new beach areas in coming months. Through […]
This week’s Rundown sponsored by RPR Mexico. Host sponsor to events including SADR Races, and Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers. It’s been a busy week around town! Numerous activities and conferences have been marking the days leading up to International Women’s Day (March 8th), Gonzalo Vega as “La Señora Presidenta” performed to two sell-out crowds, […]
In addition to Spring Breakers, Puerto Peñasco is also known as cherished stomping grounds for RV adventurers! Richard Scott recently caught up with an RV group getting ready to take in a sunset. By Richard Scott A caravan snakes across the border, perpetually southbound. RVers from all over the U.S and Canada head for warmer weather every Winter. For […]
By Richard Scott March 8th is International Women’s Day. In honor of this, Puerto Peñasco’s Instituto Municipal de la Mujer is presenting a week of events that will culminate in honoring this year’s Mujer con Valor. Casa de la Playa in Las Conchas was the location for a Monday morning breakfast offered by Mayor Gerardo […]
Following positive indicators of more than 20,000 visitors over the recent President’s Day weekend, the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau foresees hotel occupancy levels to top 70% during the upcoming “Spring Break” season. Approximately 20,000 to 25,000 people are expected to flow through Puerto Peñasco during this year’s Spring Break period, which begins March […]
To date, more than 2,300 electric bills have been collected in Puerto Peñasco from people who object to current electricity rates. Furthermore, the local Chamber of Commerce (CANACO), Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), and City Hall have all expressed their support for the Movimiento’s goals. Perla Rodríguez, leader of the community group created just a […]