The City of Puerto Peñasco has set about upgrading parts of the emblematic area of the Malecón Fundadores in the Old Port through a one-million-peso investment. Mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo detailed the goal is to improve the overall image of the Malecón, which is a central tourist attraction and gathering spot for residents and visitors […]
Jose Antonio Perez and Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Nearly 50 children and youth baseball fans took part in the 13th Annual Major League Baseball Clinic held in Puerto Peñasco on Jan. 28th at the Francisco León Garcia stadium. At a brief press conference the evening before, Municipal Sports Director Fernando Mendoza was joined by organizers and coaches […]
Teenager Noemí “Mimí” Rodríguez Lugo of Puerto Peñasco, along with three other Sonoran athletes, are taking part in preselection for the national women’s team for the PanAmerican Championship to be held at the end of March in Bariloche, Argentina. The four women currently on the preliminary list gained their spots following the 2022 Turkey Tournement […]
Puerto Peñasco prepares for its 100th Anniversary in 2027 with “Rumbo al Centenario” (Towards the Centennial) – Enjoy music, art, and celebration this week.
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 […]
The Red Cross delegation in Puerto Peñasco kicked off its 2022 collection drive on April 4th with the goal of raising 400,000 pesos (approximately $20,000 US). The annual drive, which runs through May 8th, started up with an initial donation of 20,000 pesos (roughly $1K US) presented by mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo, with the promise […]
Santa Claus Club Raffle April, 2022 Special Notice: The Santa Claus Club is holding a Cornhole Tournament April 22 at Baja Hotel, April 23 at Banditos and April 24 at Pink Cadillac. We will have the raffle in conjunction with the tournament. Drawing will be Saturday April 23 during the tournament. Ticket prices are $2.00 […]
New Name! New Home! Same great programs to support education throughout Puerto Peñasco! AIM Peñasco is now EDUCARTE ! Come check it out. Please stop by on Saturday, February 12 from 10AM – 2PM to tour the new facility and learn more about all of the wonderful work the Educarte team is doing to support […]
Join Compassion Without Borders for their first annual Wine, Whiskers, and Wags! Look forward to a fun afternoon and thank you for supporting the work of Compassion Without Borders in Puerto Peñasco. Date: March 19th, 2022Time: 5 to 8 pmLocation: El Tapeo RestaurantLocated in the Best Western Laos Mar Hotel and Suites. – Playa Bonita.Cost: […]
The City Sports Institute invites all kids from 10 to 16yrs old to participate in the 2022 Baseball Clinic…Totally FREE!! Over 10 MLB Coaches will be attending! Date: Saturday Jan. 29th 2022 from 8:30am -12:30pm Location: Francisco Leon Garcia Baseball Stadium (On Blvd. Benito Juarez) Dress accordingly – sports clothes, and bring personal sport accessories/items… […]
Following significant challenges last year, due to the lingering effects caused by COVID, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO), has set positive expectations for 2022. CEDO Executive Director Nelida Barajas Acosta recognizes the whole world continues to face enormous hurdles in reorganizing ways of living and working, noting their team […]
The local Red Cross relaunched the “Red Cross with You” program over the second weekend of January, fulfilling its commitment to social service in Puerto Peñasco with actions that benefit vulnerable populations. Ruben Barajas Jaime, Emergency Response Coordinator for the local Red Cross, detailed in addition to responding to emergencies that arise, the institution undertakes […]
Just weeks before the New Year, the more than three-year journey of a project among Rotary clubs in Arizona and Sonora to provide hospital equipment and supplies to five General Hospitals in the State of Sonora successfully culminated with the final delivery of material to Puerto Peñasco’s Integral Hospital on Dec. 21st. The ambitious project, […]
On Sunday, December 19th, Puerto Peñasco held its first Nautical Christmas Light Parade, which was warmly welcomed by throngs of locals and visitors alike. The highly anticipated evening parade, postponed a day due to weather conditions, included twenty boats ranging in all shapes and sizes, each decorated in holiday lights and ornaments. The holiday sea-lights […]
On Dec. 7th, Rocky Point Rally founder and head organizer Oscar Palacio Soto, accompanied by mayors of both Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta along with the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented proceeds from this year’s 20th Anniversary edition to local institutions benefiting from this charitable facet of the rally. Funds raised at the rally come […]
