Catching up with Santa Claus with just days to go before Christmas is no easy task, particularly when he’s running from event to event in Puerto Peñasco before the “big dance”. That’s why when Mark Olszewski recently dropped me a line to accompany Santa to the equine therapy ranch north of town, I hopped on board. […]
Sipping a cup of coffee, paired with a pastry from Cornejo bakery, is a preferred tradition among many families in Puerto Peñasco who seek out good taste and the texture of rich bread. Following more than 40 years of making pan dulce, white bread, and pastries, the Cornejo bakery has positioned itself as the oldest […]
Siguiendo los pasos del Gallo Estrada, boxeador campeón mundial que salió de tierras peñasquenses. Hoy es el día del pesaje y mañana, por fin, la pelea en el CUM de Hermosillo para defender su título contra el filipino Joebert Álvarez. Ya son las últimas horas de expectativa y se hacen sentir en las redes sociales. […]
Each month, teams of volunteer doctors, nurses, and translators from the U.S. and Mexico share their time and experience at the Rocky Point Medical Clinics. Holiday elves share that Santa will even be part of the crew this Saturday, December 6th! Begun nearly 15 years ago by Dr. George Stavros and his wife Susie, the […]
Contributor: Claudia Lugo Gamez, Photos: Shandra Keesecker With more than 200 people in attendance, including DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa along with DIF Director Samuel Ortega, on November 13th the first equine therapy demonstration and raffle event reined in success! The Civil Association Corceles del Desierto de Sonora, presided over by Attorneys and husband-wife […]
Contributor: Brian Heffernan, Photos: Selena Keesecker Another successful Chili cook-off benefiting Nancy Phelan’s Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point was held on November 28th. As tourism slows here in December and January, so do charitable donations. The proceeds and donations help see the abused, neglected and abandoned animals through the winter that Nancy rescues. This […]
Contributor: Kathleen Duncan [Friends of Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Shelter] I wanted to share with you all some really exciting news from Amores de Penasco… Last week when I arrived for my weekly visit our Director and teacher Chris were in the office crying. My heart sank when I thought I was going to […]
Reprinted from Sept. 8 Equine Therapy born from family’s passion for horses RockyPoint360: What is it that you’re planning for November 13th? Claudia: It’s an event that will be here, at the ranch. We begin with the therapy sessions at 5 p.m., which is about an hour and a half, and then around 6 p.m. […]
On October 1st, City Hall was lit up in pink, symbolically joining the struggle against breast cancer which continues to take lives of both men and women across Mexico. Local DIF President, Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, flipped the switch for the lights that will shine over City Hall throughout the month of October. The […]
Por la carretera 8, entre Puerto Peñasco y Sonoyta, a la altura de Agua Zarca, hay un camino que por lo menos una vez a la semana se dirige a los beneficios que ofrece la equinoterapia en el rancho del Club Ecuestre Corceles de Puerto Peñasco, A.C. propiedad de Aarón y Claudia Pérez. En lo personal no […]
La Camara Nacional de Comercio de Puerto Peñasco está buscando que los empresarios en el giro de compra venta de artículos escolares logren aumentar sus ventas para el próximo ciclo 2014-2015 Tenemos a bien invitar a nuestra 1era. “Expo Regreso a Clases 2014” El sábado 09 y domingo 10 de Agosto 2014 para exponer sus […]
Early to mid-July seems to be a good time for a “Diapey and Wipey” Drive in Puerto Peñasco, all for the benefit of Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Center. Hearing about the need for diapers, children’s shampoo, and other care products, on July 6th, a number of people came together for a “Diaper Tea Party” […]
For those who prefer to avoid the sand and salt water at the beach, there’s also the option to visit pools located at condos or hotels where one may be staying, or even spots where for a small fee one can access the pool areas open to the public. According to information from Armando Sánchez, […]
Biking! It’s all the rage! Part II (Did you miss Part I?) “In talking seriously about cycling as a sport,” I remarked to Roberto, President of the local cycling club Pelicanos de Peñasco, “What is it that you do and where can you be contacted?” “Well, we can be contacted through our Facebook page Pelícanos […]
Earlier this year, during the Mexican Moonshine golf classic in January, Roger Clyne remarked he was initially drawn to the idea of having this year’s Circus Mexicus under the full moon of Friday the 13th. Though Circus Mexicus took place a week earlier, and under a waxing night orb, the fates had been tempted and […]
Part I There is an increasing wave of cyclists across the city. When you least expect it, two or three bikes zip by pedaling away at just about any given hour. You can see second-hand stores with various models for sale, as well as numerous bikes parked and locked up outside stores. Plus, there have […]