Join DJ Scott Kaos live from his patio in Puerto Peñasco this Saturday, April 25th 7 pm – 9 pm to dance to the best techno mix this side of paradise – “Trapped in Paradise” that is! Trapped in Paradise LiveStream April 25th 7 pm on Facebook at “Trapped in Paradise” This week, DJ Scott […]
At the April 21st National morning press briefing, Mexico Undersecretary of Health Prevention and Promotion, Dr. Hugo López Gatell Ramirez announced the beginning of Phase 3 of Covid-19 in Mexico. A health alert sent out that day by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City detailed Phase 3 as meaning rapid transmission in the number of […]
If, and only if, current measures across Mexico to mitigate community spread of Covid-19 are upheld in coming weeks, stressed Under Secretary of Health Prevention and Promotion Dr. Hugo López-Gatell Ramirez today at the Federal Government’s daily national press conference, parts of the country may begin to reopen schools and productive activities by May 17th […]
THE SANTA CLAUS CLUB CANCELLATION OF CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Contributor: John Fowler These are challenging times with COVID-19. We must adjust to living 6′ apart and not congregating with more than 10 people. With this being said, it is with heavy heart that we are cancelling the April 24th Cornhole Tournament (which was initially postponed to […]
Hermosillo, Sonora. April 10, 2020. The mortality rate in Sonora from Covid-19 is well above both the national and global average, pushing the State Health Board along with SEDENA (Secretary of National Defense) and mayors within municipalities that are home to 90% of the state’s population to approve a “Mandatory Stay at Home Phase 2” […]
We held out as long as we could, but athletes, we are incredibly disheartened to announce that we are postponing the 16th Annual Rocky Point Triathlon at Las Palomas until April 17th, 2021. Clearly, the Covid-19 Virus has rocked everyone’s world financially, emotionally and logistically and with a new-extended social distancing recommendations, we can’t delay […]
Essential activities to remain operating (as of April 3, 2020 Press Release): Emergency Health Activities: Medical realm, paramedics, and administrative; help to health sector, both within public and private field. Public Safety and protection activities: Defense of national integrity and sovereignty; procuring and dispensing justice; Federal and State legislative activities Activities essential to fundamental function […]
By José Antonio Pérez & Shandra Keesecker-Rivero On April 3rd, Puerto Peñasco’s Municipal Safety Board agreed to extend State and Federal “Quédate en Casa” (Stay at Home) measures to a 24 hour curfew, which will last until State and Federal authorities indicate otherwise. These measures form part of agreements from a videoconference meeting with Governor […]
Both the State of Sonora and the Federal government have declared health emergency measures in the era of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The Federal declaration, on the evening of March 30th, extends quarantine preventative measures across the country through April 30th, limiting non-essential services in general. The #QuedateEnCasa (Stay at Home) strategy of the Sonoran government […]
From: Michelle Auer and The Friends of Esperanza It is with a heavy heart that we must postpone the Day of The Child event previously scheduled for April 25th, 2020. As I am sure you are aware the borders have been partially closed and now it is pretty much a sit, wait, and pray time, […]
Continually updated list of local restaurants in Puerto Peñasco offering diverse dining options in light of COVID-19. Please note which ones will be closing for the time being. While we work to continually update this as info is made available, be sure to check with your favorite spot to see what they are offering […]
By José Antonio Pérez In adherence to the “Stay at Home” statewide strategy due to the Covid-19 coronavirus, as well as federal health measures, as of March 28th all nautical tourism in Puerto Peñasco and ports throughout the country have been suspended. Harbor Master Luis Castro Galán detailed the restriction, which applies to individuals and […]
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico (March 25, 2020) Mexico COVID-19 Update (March 25, 2020) As of March 24, the Mexican Ministry of Health confirmed 405 cases of COVID-19 within its borders. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of U.S. personnel and […]
It’s been about a week since our lives in Rocky Point were sent into a tailspin as both the State of Sonora and the local administration launched preventive health campaigns in an effort to combat Covid-19 – #QuedateEnCasa (Stay at Home) and “Fuerza Peñasco” (Peñasco Strong). One by one, local businesses first announced reduced hours, […]
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Mexico City (March 21, 2020) The United States and Mexico agree on the need for a dedicated joint effort to prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus and address the economic effects resulting from reduced mobility along our shared border. The U.S. and Mexican governments further recognize critical services such […]
Sonora State Administration. Hermosillo, Sonora. Press Bulletin 032091 Governor calls on public for solidarity in heeding prevention steps of “Quédate en Casa” (Stay at Home) strategy Secretary of the Economy to install Monitoring Board with local Chambers of Commerce, associations, and unions Red Cross joins prevention and care steps of State Government against the coronavirus […]