press release

Street names near docks renamed in honor of local fishermen

Press Release: In recognition of Puerto Peñasco’s fishing sector, City Council has unanimously approved to rename streets surrounding the dock area in honor of former fishermen and founders of the City. The proposal, presented by Municipal Fishing Affairs Director Mario Hoyos Tovar, addresses 4th, 6th, and 7th streets in the dock area, which will now […]

Work progresses on Peñasco-Sonoyta Overpass

The overpass project being built along Federal Highway No. 8 between Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta is advancing steadily and should be wrapped up prior to the end of the current municipal administration. Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta indicated the project, which involves federal funds totaling 65 million pesos, came as a result of measures […]

Puerto Peñasco readies for thousands of visitors

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 […]

Presenta alcalde proyecto ‘pulmón de la ciudad’

El gerente estatal de Conafor, Manuel de Jesús Bustamante vio con buenos ojos el proyecto de construcción y buscará los esquemas de inversión PUERTO PEÑASCO, 22 JULIO 2014.- El alcalde profesor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta presentó al gerente estatal de Conafor en Sonora, Manuel de Jesús Bustamante Sandoval, el proyecto  ‘pulmón  de la ciudad’ de Puerto Peñasco […]

Puerto Peñasco sprucing up for Spring

A recent City press release announced steps are being taken to spruce up various spots around town in anticipation of the upcoming vacation periods of Spring Break and Semana Santa. The goal, city officials explain, is to ensure both vacationers and families in Puerto Peñasco can thoroughly enjoy public spaces. A brigade of city workers […]