MARGARITA ANGELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PREP FOR KIDS PENASCO HOLIDAY DRIVE DELIVERY DATE: DEC 18TH! 1. COOKIE TEAM Dec 14 & Dec 15 – 12pm-5pmNeed 5-10 people to fill cookie bags for kids. 2. BLANKET & COATS TEAM Dec 15 -12pm-5pm Need 3-5 people to fold and prep blankets and put in black bags for distribution. […]
Nineteen year-old weightlifter Abdeel Noemí “Mimi” Rodriguez of Puerto Peñasco conquered her first PanAmerican Youth Games in Cali, Colombia on Nov. 29th, taking home gold in the over 87 kilo category. Rodriguez dominated her category after lifting 246 KG in all, with 108 kg in snatch and 138 kg in clean and jerk. This performance […]
Puerto Peñasco recently reaffirmed its spot as one of the most inclusive beaches in northwestern Mexico, inaugurating renovations to the northern and southern access points to Playa Hermosa. Mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo emphasized this project is the best of its kind in Sonora, making Puerto Peñasco stand out as a city with accessible points that […]
The Christian Motorcyclists Association had a significant presence and impact during the 20th Anniversary Rocky Point Rally. Members representing the Northwest Region of Mexico came to the Rally to talk with bikers, bless motorcycles and riders, as well as offer literature and water. CMA members were at the registration spot at Barclins, the Saturday Bike […]
Mighty Mimí Rodríguez part of Mexican national team for 1st PanAmerican Youth Games Puerto Peñasco weightlifter Noemí “Mimí” Rodríguez Lugo has been chosen to represent Mexico in the first PanAmerican Youth Games, to be held in Cali, Colombia from Nov. 25 – Dec. 5. The Mexican Weightlifting Federation (FMLP) announced the ten-person selection of those […]
Plastic bag ban in Puerto Peñasco Puerto Peñasco Ecology and Sustainable Development Director Marcia Ortega Morales highlighted current policies to reduce the use of plastic bags in Puerto Peñasco. Three months following modification to the Municipal Ordinance meant to ban and/or limit use of plastic bags at businesses across the city, no fines have been […]
The Schuk Toak Visitors Center and Museum, located on the southwest side of the Pinacate and Greater Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve, continues to be a safe spot for tourists from across globe. Set upon the most extensive lava flow in the area, the self-sustaining building functions fully with 240 roof-top solar panels. Covid protocols […]
Can you imagine competing on the international stage at just 14? That’s exactly what Puerto Peñasco track and field wonder Alana Paola Armenta Valdez did, taking second place in discus and shot-put at the U-15 competitions of the World School Sport Games held September 13th in Belgrade, Serbia. ¡Felicidades!
Groups of local cyclists gathered recently along the Puerto Peñasco-Sonoyta highway to pay homage to Vogar Ozuna Monge, who was killed in a tragic accident on September 10th while cycling. The Memorial Monument, which consists of a white bicycle and a plaque with Vogar’s name, was installed at KM 92+800 along the highway, precisely where […]
Over the past year, through collaboration of members of the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) with Rotary Clubs and Fire Departments in Arizona, a wide range of useful equipment and supplies have been donated to the local Fire Department. On September 10th, members of the local Rotary Club visited the Bomberos Station […]
The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) reopened to tourism this summer to continue strengthening work to foster vibrant communities and resilient ecosystems. CEDO Executive Director Nélida Barajas Acosta reported though the covid-19 pandemic is still a concern, they have returned to a new normal governed by protocols to minimize health […]
A small fishing boat with four local fishermen aboard succumbed to strong waves this past week, toppling the vessel and sending the men into the sea. The shipwrecked fishermen managed to swim to shore, where they were rescued safe and sound. After their small fishing panga sank on Monday morning, fisherman José Ramón Orozco Rodríguez, […]
Over the recent 4th of July weekend, many eager Encántame owners had the opportunity to get a taste of what it will be like to call the towers soaring over Playa Encanto home. Or rather, even more so than get a taste, they were able to test the waters in the spectacular pool in front […]
Puerto Peñasco weightlifter Adbeel Noemí “Mimí” Rodríguez Lugo, along with fellow athletes from the Sonora women’s delegation, have had another brilliant showing at the National CONADE 2021 Games in Monterrey, Nuevo León. On Tuesday, June 29th, they collected seven gold medals and two silvers at the 2021 Games, while the day before they had earned […]
Hopes are the upcoming school year will once again provide for in person classes at schools across the city. Several groups and organizations are busy readying school supply drives, including the Adopt a Classroom program of Barbara Olszewski. Barb tells us that spiral notebooks in particular are a huge need throughout the year, along with […]
