The City Administration of Puerto Peñasco is leading efforts to resolve an environmental situation that has arisen in recent days given the presence of organic waste around the port area. On Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 11th, per instructions of Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, City Secretary Oscar Villavicencio met with representatives from different federal offices and the […]
By Richard Scott Rolling Rockies and Noche Bohemia – Bread and wine – Love songs and dancing This Valentine’s weekend, you can show you care while supporting a good cause at the Gran Noche Bohemia and taking in an evening of Pan y Vino. Puerto Peñasco’s own Rolling Rockies wheelchair basketball team wants your help […]
[pre_ad adid=”27814″] Padrés and Brewer share regional vision for development of Sonora and Arizona State Press Release (excerpts) During the “Energy Transforms Sonora and Arizona” plenary session of the 55th Sonora – Arizona Commission, held last week in Hermosillo, Governors Guillermo Padrés of Sonora and Janice K. Brewer of Arizona signed two important health agreements […]
Artists Izrael Ríos and Salvador García worked for three days in giving final touches to the sailfish (or marlin as some have stated), located at the intersection of Calle 13 and Blvd. Juárez. Airbrush artist Izrael Ríos detailed they reviewed pictures of sailfish in preparation of the work, noting details and original colors, which they […]
We’ve had a busy week over at Rocky Point 360 as we’re moving into a new office! After nearly two years at our spot in Plaza Fremont, we’ve moved along the boulevard and found a new casa next to Plaza del Camarón in the relatively new Plaza Pelicano (or, as more commonly known, where Yummi […]
A race bursting with color and replete with fun is being promoted by a group of young business people, proceeds from which will go to the dialysis project of the local social services office on Integral Family Development (DIF). Dubbed “Toma Color” (similar to Color Run), the 5K race is to take place on March […]
By Richard Scott “You can find really cool stuff here” said the lady carrying a large ceramic cat. “How much for your chair?” Oh, well I hadn’t thought about it as I planned to sit in it while selling all my really cool stuff. “Give me a price,” I told her. “Five bucks?” She said. […]
By Richard Scott For a lot of people, the drive down to Rocky Point is a relaxing start for a beach weekend. This February 8th and 9th, cyclists will challenge themselves on this same open road from Peoria, Arizona to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico in the 207Miles Bike Event, determined to do something about poverty close […]
When Rafaela Felix de Figueroa became President of the local Office of Integral Family Development (DIF) social services organization, she envisioned a dialysis center for the community of Puerto Peñasco. Thanks to contributions from many individuals, businesses, and organizations over the past two years, and particularly the hard work and prayers of the Pittsburgh based […]
This week’s rundown sponsored by Rocky Point 360’s new Business Directory. Like Rocky Point 360? Be a part of it! It’s the end of January and we’re launching into February full force! If you haven’t heard, near the Reef there’s a pile of rocks extending about 600 ft. out to sea. Construction of this breakwater, […]
Governor Padrés views advance of Puerto Peñasco Home Port At approximately noon on Jan. 29th, accompanied by Port and Merchant Marines Coordinator Guillermo Ruiz de Teresa, and numerous state and municipal officials, Sonora Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías paid a visit to Puerto Peñasco to review progress on breakwater construction of what will become the city’s […]
Nearly 150 cyclists, among them children, youth and adults, participated in a 2nd round of family biking on Sunday, Jan. 26th. The first such outing was held right before Christmas last year. This ride, which again departed Plaza a la Madre at 10 a.m. following registration, rolled toward the Malecón for a short break and […]
“As Hotels in Puerto Peñasco, and those who provide services for tourism, we must improve quality in order to counter the 16% tax increase along the border,” stated Oscar Palacio Soto, representative for Puerto Peñasco’s hotel industry. The 2014 value added tax increase (IVA) along Mexico’s border region (from 11% to 16%) is a measure […]
The internationally recognized Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival (FAOT) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with performances and celebrations taking over the colonial town of Alamos, Sonora from Jan. 24th – Feb. 1st. The festival, named in honor of Mexican tenor Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, fills the streets and plazas of Álamos with opera, jazz, art exhibitions, theater, […]
Funds from the Federal Maritime Zone tax (ZOFEMAT) of SEMARNAT (Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources) were used to put two street sweepers and a Bobcat utility machine into operation. This is part of a campaign to clean-up and fill pot holes along many of Puerto Peñasco’s main roads. Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, accompanied […]
Spring Training is right around the corner, though some of the boys of summer were already warming up this past weekend in Puerto Peñasco at the 5th Annual Major League Coaches Clinic. The one day intensive clinic, organized principally by the Youth Sports Foundation and its President Rick Busa, attracts local youth baseball teams and […]