Pinacate Reserve welcomes visitors despite Visitors Center hurdles
Though access to the Schuk Toak Visitors Center remains unresolved as the new year begins, visitors can indeed explore the tremendous maar craters of the Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve via the main entrance located at KM 52 along the Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway Mex 8. The road toward the Schuk […]
2023 Property Tax & Water Discounts
A new year has begun, marking a return of discounts on payment of property taxes and city services. Property tax discounts include 25% off for payments made in January, 20% in February, and 15% in March. OOMAPAS Water Department services offer a 20% discount on payments made in the first quarter of the year, plus […]
2022-23 shrimp hauls drop below average
Puerto Peñasco shrimp hauls have been low so far during the 2022-23 season, with just about 400 tons reported in the first 3 months. José Alfredo Munguía Fernández, representative of the Pacific Ocean Coastal Shipowners Union, detailed on top of this prices for the so-called “pink gold” have been well below expectations. This has caused […]
CEDO seeks Environmental Volunteers
The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) continuously seeks individuals to help strengthen its environmental programs and goals. Nélida Barajas Acosta, director of the local non-governmental organization, invites interested individuals from the community to explore their volunteer program. CEDO works to identify volunteers according to their interests, profile, availability, location, and […]
Busca CEDO voluntariado para programas ambientales
Como Organización No Gubernamental, CEDO siempre requiere de personas para fortalecer sus programas y acciones ambientales, por lo que se está convocando a la comunidad a que se sume como parte del voluntariado de la institución, afirmó Nélida Barajas Acosta. La directora del Centro Intercultural de Estudios de Desiertos y Océanos comunicó que las puertas […]
2022 Rocky Point Rally donations distributed
Thanks to all who registered for the 2022 Rocky Point Rally, took part in the Poker Run, and/or signed up for the Saturday Bike Show this year! Your generosity helps fulfill the charitable arm of the #RockyPointRally! Donations presented to local organizations from this year’s Rocky Point Rally represented $2260 USD + 3700 […]
Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes new President
Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes Casago’s Erika Curiel as its New President Curiel will use tourism expertise to grow Puerto Peñasco’s prominence as travel destination The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) has announced that Erika Curiel has been named the new President of the organization’s board of directors. Curiel will lead […]
Puerto Peñasco Festival “Towards the Centennial”
Puerto Peñasco prepares for its 100th Anniversary in 2027 with “Rumbo al Centenario” (Towards the Centennial) – Enjoy music, art, and celebration this week.
COORDINATED EFFORTS STRENGTHENED IN SEARCH FOR COUPLE MISSING IN KAYAK
NOTICE: Continued search efforts on Sunday Nov. 27th at 7 a.m. from the main Fire Department on Blvd. Fremont (Carrillo) – Request for help from those with 4×4 vehicles and boats. – Coordinación de Protección Civil y Bomberos Puerto Peñasco Additional assistance with food, water, and gas supplies can be taken to Fire Department as […]
Thanksgiving 2022 in Rocky Point
US Thanksgiving traditions abound in Rocky Point, with plenty of spots serving turkey with all the fixins’. Many restaurants offer special Thanksgiving menus. While here we include just a few (updated as info made available), be sure to check with your favorite place to see what they may have. Plus, check out special deals at […]
RCPM January Jam 2023 tickets up!
Fifteen years ago, following the completion of an eight day recording session for Turbo Ocho in Cholla Bay, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers put out a last minute invitation on the band message board for an afternoon show playing many of the new songs just recorded. One year of intimate shows with zarapes and tequila […]
Great Desert Race this weekend!
Puerto Peñasco ready to welcome Great Desert Race participants Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau. With just days to go, final preparations are underway for the Oct 22nd-23rd Great Desert Race in Puerto Peñasco. The race, which will journey over plateaus and through ecosystems and sacred lands of the Tohono O’odham that make up the […]
Santa Claus Cornhole Tournament 10.28-10.30
Note: SUNDAY tournament (10/30/22) at Chango’s starts at 11:00 AM (not 10 am as originally stated – they don’t open until 11 am!)
