Islas del Mar is happy to announce they are now affiliated with the Mexican Golf Federation, recognized by the USGA. The Mexican Golf Federation visited their course recently to qualify their SLOPE / RATING! Islas del Mar is committed to continually raising standards in order to keep offering an excellent golf course to their beloved […]
The city’s Tire-a-Thon project begun in March has already eliminated over 65,000 discarded tires from around Puerto Peñasco and the landfill site. With many more tires still to shred, the Tire-a-thon has been extended for about two or three more weeks, reports Marcia Ortega Morales, Municipal Ecology and Sustainable Development Director. Ortega Morales detailed the […]
The Mar de Cortés International Airport in Puerto Peñasco held a moving tribute this week to posthumously honor Marlin Kuykendall, former mayor of Prescott, Arizona, and ardent supporter of Puerto Peñasco. Nearly three months after his passing, an ambulance Kuykendall himself had donated to the airport was named in his honor. Kuykendall’s widow Tana and […]
On April 6th, 2021, AZCentral reported: Carl Hodges, a longtime Arizona innovator and prominent atmospheric scientist who was one of the first to recognize and address climate change using seawater, died the morning of April 3rd at 84 years old after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY! Margarita Mermaids supports two wonderful charities this April. April 11th we dedicate to the Sharks on Wheels Tiburones who are a local wheelchair basketball team. They are currently in need of wheelchairs, equipment and medical care. In 2019 & 2020 our efforts, along with others in […]
Raffle to benefit the Santa Claus Club The Santa Claus Club has had to cancel all fundraising events for the first half of 2021. This Spring, they are holding the Cornhole raffle to offset some of the lost revenue from the cancelled Cornhole Tournament. Tickets are $2.00 each, 6 for $10.00, 13 for $20.00 and […]
Islas del Mar announced pushing back their 1st Annual Golf Tournament to a later date – to be determined. The tournament, originally scheduled for March 26th – 28th is to be rescheduled while respecting all previously registered golfers. Keep updated at: Islas del Mar More info: info@islasdelmar.com
Throughout Semana Santa and well into April, Shrimp Plaza is filled with the colors, textures, and flavors of the Oaxacan Arts Market. Aware of the yearly arts pilgrimage, the popular Mermaids Arts Market had planned to hold their 2020-2021 season finale in mid-April. However, organizers announce the big “Mermaids” season finale is now looking at […]
Twelve days after becoming World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC) and the Ring super-flyweight champion, the pride of Peñasco, Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada, returned triumphantly to town on Thursday, March 25th. Following a spectacular win over Román “Chocolatito” González, the down-to-earth Rocky Point super flyweight spoke with local press before leading a […]
In an ongoing effort to revive the economy of Puerto Peñasco, while continuing to deal with the negative impact of Covid-19, OOMAPAS (Water Department) is providing incentives to help both individuals and businesses settle outstanding accounts. Under the program, from March 22nd through May 22nd, individuals will be able to settle outstanding accounts with a […]
Margarita Mermaids and TRIBE M/C, with the help of our Mermaid Angels, bring Easter to the Kids of Peñasco with 400 chocolate bunnies, bright colored plastic eggs with jelly beans, dye kits to color over 500 boiled eggs to make Easter bags for the kids. Every bag will have a Easter message in Spanish to […]
The community of Puerto Peñasco has responded well to the 2021 Pañatón (Diaper Thon), donating a total of 1433 diapers so far for low-income individuals that receive care at the city’s General Hospital. Hospital Director Dr. Pablo Martínez Valeriano detailed the statewide diaper drive, launched on March 16th, remains open as the need for both […]
Local Red Cross EMT Coordinator, Rubén Barajas Jaime, reports talks are underway to hold their 2021 fundraising campaign. He noted the annual collection campaign, suspended last year due to Covid-19 concerns, is one of the institution’s main sources of revenue to ensure they can continue to provide an annual average of 10,000 forms of service. […]
(Tempe, AZ) With unprecedented excitement, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers are bringing their musical circus back to Puerto Penasco for five days of long overdue fun June 10-14, 2021. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, March 20th beginning at 10:00am Mountain/AZ at www.circusmexicus.net . Any local safety measures in place mid-June will be incorporated into […]
In a move to bring further awareness to the need to address ongoing frustration with fires at the city’s landfill, several community members are organizing a Peaceful March for Clean Air to take place Tuesday, March 17th, starting at noon in front of City Hall. Participants are asked to bring a sign, remain peaceful, wear […]
