Traveling solely with a backpack filled with supplies, a tent, and many goals, Bertha Corte is pedaling her way from the northern part of the country to Guadalajara in an effort to retrace the steps of what can be called “the return of the Caballo Blanco.” Bertha Corte arrived in Puerto Peñasco, having come from […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero of Rocky Point 360, first published in Quick Throttle September Southwest Edition Dubbed by some as “Sturgis meets Mardi Gras” on the shores of the Sea of Cortez in northern Mexico, the Rocky Point Rally™ will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary this November (Nov. 11th – 15th). Just about an hour ride […]
In conserving Mexican traditions while promoting community participation in both recreational and cultural activities, the City of Puerto Peñasco invites everyone to a traditional Day of the Dead celebration. Nina Mier, Director of Culture, details the event will take place on days leading up to Mexico’s traditional Day of the Dead, with a series of […]
Apenas me avisaron de que liberarían a tortuguitas recién nacidas, a la de ya me levanté de la compu y volteé a ver a mi hija pensando en lo que le gustaría presenciar ese evento… vamos Sofia, ponte zapatos y vamos a ver tortuguitas … vamos ¡¡ Yaiii!! y en 15 segundos ya estaba lista; […]
I was told recently hatched turtles were going to be released, and just like that I got up from the computer and looked over at my daughter, thinking how she would like to witness such an event…. “Let’s go Sofia, put on your shoes and let’s go see the baby turtles, vamos, let’s go!” and […]
More than 200 cyclists are signed up to participate in the first “Rolling with my Federal Police” bike race to take place Sunday, October 25th extending from Sonoyta through the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and to Puerto Peñasco. Organized by the Federal Police bsed in Sonoyta, and the Venom cyclists group, the race will begin in […]
The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) is readying to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Events include this weekend’s beach clean-up (Oct. 24th), an environmental contest, along with a fundraising dinner and dance on Nov. 7th. CEDO, which promotes activities encompassing coastal and marine life conservation, research, and environmental education is currently […]
The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) indicates 2015 has seen a 15% increase in tourism to Puerto Peñasco, both nationally and from abroad. OCV President Héctor Vázquez del Mercado remarked according to occupation levels reported by area hotel and condo rental providers, by the end of September Puerto Peñasco’s beaches had been visited […]
The most amazing weather of the year, shrimp boats lining the horizon, and rock ‘n roll into the night are all reasons Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers will be back in Rocky Point next weekend for two nights of rock, a charity golf tournament, and don’t forget Jim Dalton hangover remedy session on Sunday. Keep […]
During his recent tour through Puerto Peñasco, incoming State Secretary of Tourism Jesús Antonio Berumen announced the possibility of having two separate airlines connect the city with both international and national flights is currently being analyzed with various companies. This could happen as early as before the end of the year. The state official indicated […]
Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada retained his double world championship belts after defeating Hernan “Tyson” Marquez by technical knockout on Saturday night, September 26th, before a packed crowd of Peñasquenses and visitors. The Puerto Peñasco Expo Convention Center was the scene for the stellar fight, which came to a close in the 10th round after […]
Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada retiene sus títulos al vencer por KO a Hernán “Tyson” Márquez en el round 10 ¡FELICIDADES CAMPEÓN! Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada retains his double world championship titles after defeating Hernán “Tyson” Márquez by technical KO in round 10 last Saturday night in Puerto Peñasco!
Beginning September 23rd, nearly 100 boats from Puerto Peñasco have headed into the Sea of Cortez in search of this season’s pink gold. Boat owners, captains, and fishermen could be seen working on final preparations – filling boats with food and fuel – as they readied to head into the Sea of Cortez in the […]
“Grupo Lobos” fishermen, who promote environmental awareness throughout the community and the conservation of Isla San Jorge (Bird Island), are part of an ongoing biological monitoring program of islands within the Gulf of California. Grupo Lobos has been monitoring sea lions in order to evaluate their health conditions and population growth, along with variability of […]
Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, President of the Comprehensive Community Assistance Project A.C. representing the dialysis center project in Puerto Peñasco, recently reported on the clinic’s progress in fulfilling requirements established by COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for the Protection of Health Risks). Plans are still set at seeing the clinic finally begin operating by the end of […]
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers en Vivo en Mexico October 16-17, 2015 For Immediate Release Tempe, AZ Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers will return to their favorite seaside fishing village of Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico for two headlining performances October 16-17, 2015. It will be their only full band date prior to Circus Mexicus in […]