Contributor: Azucena Mazon The baseball and journalism fields in Puerto Peñasco are saddened by the passing of Adolfo Amavizca Cota who died on Sunday evening, May 5, following a highway accident between Caborca and “Y” Griega when traveling with his youth baseball team “Squalitos” (little sharks). José Antonio Pérez, colleague and radio host of “Ahora […]
As of Saturday, April 27th, 2013 the Puerto Peñasco Tiburones are back on the field at the Francisco León Garcia stadium as you come into town. The stadium, donning a fresh coat of green paint, new bleachers for “the porra” (fan squad) going up, and wheelchair accessible area on the north side is ready for […]
City press release – April 13, 2012 The new WBO/WBA Flyweight Boxing Champion Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada was welcomed back home by Puerto Peñasco mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta and first-lady Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa amidst the makings of a true fiesta! Followers of the Peñasco Champ gathered in the parking lot at City […]
Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada of Puerto Peñasco has done it! He is the new WBO and WBA Flyweight World Boxing Champion following a 12 round bout against Brian “Hawaiian Punch” Viloria at the Fists of Gold event held in Macao, China on April 6th! Felicidades, campeon! Below we present an interview RockyPoint 360’s MoKa […]
By Plinio Rivero Lavín Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada, originally from and indeed the pride of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, has the opportunity to conquer two Flyweight World Championships of the World Boxing Association (AMB) and World Boxing Organization (OMB). This coming Saturday, April 6th, El Gallo will confront current Flyweight World Champion, Brian “Hawaiian Punch” […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Yo me formé en la radio, yo soy más que locutor, soy cronista, soy reportero periodista – no tengo una pasión en si, pero sí me desenvolví en la radio… – José Antonio Pérez Each morning for the past 14 years, Puerto Peñasco has woken up to the rapid, energetic voice of […]
Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with one of Puerto Peñasco’s prolific personalities whose voice can be heard gracing the airwaves each Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. on her show “Rocky Point Ramblings,” on 106.1 FM . Rosie Glover. Behind Rosie’s voice and eclectic personality is a treasure trove of stories and […]
Republished from Oct. 2012: Puerto Peñasco’s light, scenery, and people make for good TV – HGTV that is. This past weekend, a film crew from the popular show of House Hunters International was in town filming the beach-home finding experience of a couple from Arizona, who were working with real estate agent Dan Monroe of […]
In exploring future flight options in and out of Puerto Peñasco, a survey concerning possible routes (and connections) through Tucson, AZ is now being widely distributed among local Puerto Peñasco residents and visitors. According to the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, those conducting the survey are looking at travel needs between Tucson and cities in […]
UTPP press release, Photos: UTPP With parents, friends, school directors, and press representatives on hand, students from the 2nd quarter of the Culinary Arts department at the Technological University of Puerto Peñasco (UTPP) showed off their skill and knowledge during the grand Gastronomic Event “Creating Concepts” on Friday, Jan. 25th. Attendees were able to enjoy […]
Contributor: Larry Beaumont I am sure that you have heard of “Flash Mobs” that break out dancing anywhere spontaneously…….well in Puerto Peñasco on Friday, Jan. 11th, we had a “Trash Mob” break out and we kept moving for 6 hours! “You Tube” Video of the event: The Peñasco “Trash Mob” Let me explain: In the […]
The Chili Cook-offs at Playa de Oro RV Park will continue to spice things up on Saturday, Jan. 19th, with expectations for up to 25 chili competitors. Cooking gets underway at 10 a.m., as well as the Swap Meet, and judging begins around 1 p.m. After a run by the chili stands today, the trick […]
By MoKa Hammeken Do you know Monica? I met Monica when, upon taking my dog out one day, her small Chihuahua bravely came out with a mind set on picking a fight. Luckily, Jordan just looked at her with surprise and kept to himself. If not, our encounter could have been completely different. We exchanged […]
The first gathering of the eclectic group of Uncommon Women on Common Ground in 2013 was held at Latitude 31 and included a summary of the group’s “Holly-Day” event on Dec. 8. The Holly-Day festivities, held at the Esperanza para los Niños children’s home outside of town, brought together “uncommon” women and men who prepared […]
City press release The Municipal DIF continues with its holiday fun and recently held a posada for children with special needs at the Basic Rehabilitation Unit (UBR), which included an appearance by Santa Claus as an invited guest. Yesenia Encinas, UBR coordinator, expressed this is the first time a posada of this kind has been […]
