The forecast for the 2021 hurricane season anticipates between 15 to 24 weather systems in the Pacific Ocean. Of these, at least three could impact Puerto Peñasco, reported Civil Protection and Fire Coordinator Alan Ontiveros López. Ontiveros López detailed experience from previous years is of tremendous help in working to prevent any possible new emergencies […]
Though Puerto Peñasco registered 58 new cases of Covid-19 last week, the city remains at medium risk for a 6th consecutive week on the statewide alert “Anticipa” map, reported Sonora Health Secretary Enrique Clausen Iberri. In Sonora’s 3rd Covid wave, detailed the Health Secretary, predominant cases have arisen among the unvaccinated, particularly children, teens, and […]
Beer is the oldest recorded recipe in the world. Throughout its long history, it has made its way around the world, with different cultures developing new types of beer, and enhancing the brewing process. For International Beer Day, August 6, Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort is partnering with Cervecería Mandala for a tasting and […]
NOTICE! In logistical support of the cross-border vaccination program, residents 18+ from Sonoyta, Puerto Peñasco, and San Luis Rio Colorado who have not yet received their Covid vaccine are encouraged to take part in the vaccination effort at the border on July 27th & 28th from 7 am – noon. Must be pre-registered and present […]
Monthly “essential travel” land entry border update. As we have reported since March 2020 – The US/Mexico/Canada agreement to limit non-essential travel has again been extended, presently to AUGUST 21st. It is worth noting, as many Rock Point travelers are aware, this measure has NOT been enforced up to now by officials at the Sonoyta […]
Sonora Governor-elect Alfonso Durazo Montaño reported an agreement reached with Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador to build an electricity-producing solar plant in Puerto Peñasco. Representing an investment of nearly 1.7 billion dollars, this would be the eighth largest solar plant in the world. After meeting with López Obrador in Mexico City recently, the Governor-elect […]
Se coronó como Monarca Continental en Panamericano Sub-20 de Halterofilia Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, a 16 de julio de 2021.- El orgullo de Puerto Peñasco, la pesista Noemí “Mimí” Rodríguez Lugo lo hizo de nuevo y le dio este jueves a Sonora otra jornada espectacular en el Campeonato Panamericano Sub-20, al colgarse tres medallas de oro […]
Se impuso trabajo en equipo El trabajo en equipo entre autoridades de los tres niveles de gobierno, Organizaciones no Gubernamentales y voluntarios fue contundente para lograr el rescate de una ballena de aleta, que se varó la mañana del miércoles en el área de playa de El Mirador, entre las avenidas Nayarit y Morelos. El […]
Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau In an effort to certify and professionalize tourism services, a call has been launched for interested individuals to take part in a housekeeper training course led by the Sonora State Labor Training Institute (ICATSON). The 15-hour training is set to commence July 5th, thanks to a collaborative agreement between […]
Streamlining vehicle crossings at the Lukeville-Sonoyta land entry, while increasing both tourism and commercial competitiveness for Puerto Peñasco, is an urgent matter. With this in mind, steps are being taken again to encourage the opening of a SENTRI lane at the Lukeville border entry. Oscar Federico Palacio Soto, local representative for the Sonoran Hotel and […]
Puerto Peñasco’s 11 potable water wells are all currently operating, reports the Municipal Potable Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Office (OOMAPAS). At 400 liters of water per second, this is sufficient to adequately meet the city’s summer water demand, emphasized OOMAPAS General Director Hesdín Soto Lizárraga. Given water needs of residents and tourists alike, prior to […]
The 2021 Red Cross collection drive in Puerto Peñasco raised nearly 350,000 pesos in donations from residents and visitors alike, detailed Irma Rojas Herrera, local Red Cross Administrative Coordinator. Herrera clarified final numbers on commercial donations are still pending as that is a year-long process. While amounts raised in 2021 so far for the Red […]
Summer hydration call! Let’s keep our local firefighters hydrated! Please consider donating Gatorade, electrolytes (lime/lemon), water, etc. to help the Departamento De Bomberos Puerto Peñasco throughout the intense heat of the summer. Drop off at central Fire Department on Blvd. Fremont. GRACIAS! *Additional hydration donations welcome at the local Red Cross – also on Blvd. […]
Coming off this year’s Circus Mexicus, and as they hit the road through the summer, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers announce upcoming dates of shows in Rocky Point! “We’re excited to announce two upcoming destination weekends in Puerto Penasco! Join RCPM October 22-24, 2021 and the return of January Jam MLK Weekend Jan 14-16, 2022!! […]
Hopes are the upcoming school year will once again provide for in person classes at schools across the city. Several groups and organizations are busy readying school supply drives, including the Adopt a Classroom program of Barbara Olszewski. Barb tells us that spiral notebooks in particular are a huge need throughout the year, along with […]
Announcement from Steps of Love Much like in the United States, public school students in Rocky Point must begin the year with a backpack filled with a long list of school supplies, Because the young people we support come from families with limited resources, most cannot afford this expense. Your donation to our ‘Packs of […]