By José Antonio Pérez Because prevention is the best weapon against cancer, the local George Papanicolaou Association is expanding its services to offer lung cancer detection tests. Carmen Morales Valles, President of the Agrupación George Papanicolaou in Puerto Peñasco, explained this will complement work the association already does in the effort to detect and combat […]
By José Antonio Pérez There are high spirits and optimism this fishing season after “cannonball” jelly fish yields surpass expectations. The Regional Federation of Fishermen Cooperatives announced there has been a 33% increase in fishing production when compared to the 30,000 tons of cannonball jelly fish from last year. Carlos Tirado, representative for the Fishermen […]
– Vamos a colaborar un poquito, levantaremos basura que esta en la salida a Caborca por favor no se acerquen a la carretera , tomen sus guantes (que por cierto eran para pintar cabello) – les dije a mis hijas cuando poníamos un poco de gasolina, ellas gritaron como siempre de emoción por que lo […]
Rocky Point athletes bring home 11 medals from 2018 National Olympics and Youth Championship Puerto Peñasco, Sonora; June 7th, 2018 After a great performance by Puerto Peñasco’s athletes at the 2018 National Olympics and Youth National Championship, eight athletes brought back eleven medals in track & field and weightlifting. Municipal Athletic Director, Mario Lopez Palomo, […]
It’s that time of year where many people leave Rocky Point for the summer, this also means a shortage of volunteers for a number of activities. Barb’s Dog Rescue desperately needs volunteers throughout June and July feedings starting at 5:30 p.m. While Barb needs help every night, this is particularly true for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and […]
Boys and girls aged 2 to 12 are invited to participate in the 2nd annual Red Riding Hood Mini-Marathon where, besides having fun, they will be supporting the Jose Davalos “Casa Hogar” Home for the Elderly. The mini-marathon will be held June 16th and is designed for children from ages 2 – 12; the race […]
By José Antonio Pérez More than 100 low income people from across Puerto Peñasco attended a 2 day dental campaign held the first weekend of June, coordinated by the “Alas de Amor” dentist organization from the United States and the Rotary Club of Puerto Peñasco Mar de Cortez. Alas de Amor organizer Roy Bryant expressed […]
Sonaba de fondo un playlist de rock en español en El Tapeo. Eran las seis de la tarde y, como mi entrevistado aún no se desocupaba de instalar unos abanicos de techo para los músicos, me ofrecieron una cerveza artesanal de la casa para probarla y así entrar en terreno mientras esperaba a Martin Quintero, […]
By José Antonio Pérez Puerto Peñasco Red Cross Board President Julio Cesar Valenzuela was happy to inform that thanks to the acceptance, solidarity, and participation of all, the local institution was able to raise more than 748 thousand pesos during their 2018 fundraising drive, representing a 20% increase over last year and surpassing goals. In […]
Fresh oysters from the sea to your palate, along with several other seafood dishes, are served up daily by members of the only Women’s Cooperative in Puerto Peñasco at the Morua Estuary. After turning south at Km 7 off the Puerto Peñasco – Caborca highway, make your way to the cooperative’s “El Barco” restaurant and […]
Llevar el ostión fresco hasta su paladar además de preparar varios platillos de mariscos con un toque especial es un oficio que hacen con gusto las integrantes de la Cooperativa Única de Mujeres en Puerto Peñasco. En el kilómetro 7 de la carretera Puerto Peñasco – Caborca se encuentra su granja , en el estero […]
By José Antonio Pérez Areli Peralta Zurita, Public Relations director for AIM Peñasco A.C. (Integral Assistance for Minors in Puerto Peñasco), announced the opening of a new cafeteria at the Nueva Creacion elementary school, which served 356 breakfasts and 273 lunches in its first week. The school meals program, launched in coordination with Nueva Creación […]
By José Antonio Perez Now in its 3rd consecutive year, the mid-April Charanga “Soapbox” Derby fundraiser for the José Dávalos Home for the Elderly (Casa Hogar) exceeded expectations with 33 vehicles registered and a turnout of at least 1200 people. Santiago Ruiz Hurtado, Casa Hogar Board President, detailed funds raised from the event will cover […]
Following an early March service project weekend with members of Rotary District 5495 of Arizona, the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, A.C.) took part in inaugurating cubicles in a refinished classroom space meant to provide specialized attention to students (USAER) at the 18 de marzo elementary school. The cubicles will now provide a […]
By José Antonio Pérez Local Lions Club president, Carmen Alicia Morales Valle, reported the club held a successful ophthalmology campaign April 14th – 15th with support from a team of doctors from the United States. The two-day eye clinic, which offered participants eyeglasses at no cost, examined about 500 people each day, explained Morales Valle. […]
