While Nov. 20th commemorates the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), the official day off will be Monday, Nov. 18th at which time area schools, athletic clubs, and organizations will take part in the annual Revolution Day parade along Blvd. Juarez. This day commemorating the Mexican Revolution recognizes when Mexico, after being a free and sovereign country for […]
By José Antonio Pérez Within the framework of Mexico’s popular “Buen Fin”, meant to promote sales and special offers at local stores Nov 15th – 18th, City Hall will be offering an 80% discount on late fees for land taxes during the months of November and December. This discount applies only to late fees, and […]
Full calendar and additional info at: www.rockypointrally.com 2019 Rocky Point Rally™ Nov 7 – 10, 2019 * calendar subject to change * concerts at local bars and sponsors * IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR BIKE REGISTRATION PAPERS AND ID READILY AVAILABLE FOR CROSSING BORDER BOTH INTO MEXICO AND FOR THE RIDE BACK NORTH! US […]
The popular “Rodeo Drive” (Calle 32) in Puerto Peñasco will once again be host to Day of the Dead celebrations Nov. 1st & 2nd. Both evenings will include the display of traditional Day of the Dead altars (contest and judging on Friday), complemented with dance and music, and on Saturday a Catrina contest (awards for […]
Please remember upcoming office hours on October 31 and connect with the Consulate General in Nogales via Skype! This is a free service, designed to increase communication between American citizens in Puerto Peñasco and the American Citizen Services staff in Nogales. If you have questions or concerns that you’d like to discuss with a Consulate […]
The City of Puerto Peñasco announces the 2019 Day of the Dead Altar contest in upholding Mexican traditions and promoting community participation. General guidelines: Open to: Schools, General Public Register at the Office of Art & Culture (across from City Hall) by October 31st – office open Monday-Friday 8 am-7 pm Registration is free. One […]
Day of the Dead and Catrina/Catrin presentations and contests to be held on “Rodeo Drive” (curios shops and galleries on Ave. 32 – former road to Cholla Bay) Nov. 1st and 2nd starting around dusk.
The local COBACH high school invites the community to enjoy their traditional Day of the Dead as well as Catrina & Catrin contests, to be held this year on Thursday, Oct. 31st beginning at 5:30 p.m. The COBACH high school is located on Blvd. Juarez between the Municipal Gym and Albatros bus station (parking on […]
By José Antonio Pérez This Saturday, Oct. 19th, more than 500 people are expected to take part in an intense Coastal Clean-up effort as part of the 2019 International Coastal Cleaning Campaign, announced local Clean Beach Committee chair Marcia Ortega. The main goal of this effort isn’t necessarily to pick up tons and tons of […]
Por José Antonio Pérez Un ejército de más de 500 personas participará en una intensiva campaña de aseo de playas que se realizará en Puerto Peñasco el 19 de octubre, como parte del programa denominado Limpieza Internacional de Costas 2019, reveló Marcia Ortega Morales. La gerente del Comité de Playas Limpias precisó que […]
By José Antonio Pérez With November “Buen Fin” just weeks away, which is meant to boost sales through special offers leading up to the holidays, the Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce is already well into its 7th annual shop local campaign entitled “Si en Peñasco compramos, todos ganamos” (If we buy in Peñasco, we all […]
There’s still time to register for the Oct. 12th “Run for Pink” 5K to raise funds for the ongoing work of the local George Papanicolaou association! The main goal of this group is to decrease incidences of cancer, particularly among women, across communities through prevention and treatment programs. They offer free cancer detection screenings to […]
By José Antonio Pérez This year’s edition of the Baile Blanco & Negro (Black & White Ball), whose main purpose is to help support the education of young professionals, will be held on October 19th at the Puerto Peñasco Convention Center. Puerto Peñasco first lady and president of the local DIF (National System for Integral […]
Please remember upcoming office hours on October 10 and connect with the U.S. Consulate General in Nogales via Skype! This is a free service, designed to increase communication between American citizens in Puerto Peñasco and the American Citizen Services staff in Nogales. If you have questions or concerns that you’d like to discuss with a […]
