This past week, Puerto Peñasco residents 40-49 years were invited to the ExpoCenter Convention Center for a second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19. On the final day of the event, the invitation was extended to those 18+ awaiting a first vaccine shot in the state and nationwide covid-vaccination campaign. Ricardo Ibarra, local coordinator […]
Here’s your monthly update on “essential travel” via land entries between US/Mexico/Canada. #staywell As we have posted since March 2020 – The US/Mexico/Canada agreement to limit non-essential travel has again been extended – now to SEPTEMBER 21st. It is worth noting, as many travelers to Rocky Point know, since it began last March this measure […]
The young fin whale rescued on July 7th in Puerto Peñasco, is presumably alive in the Sea of Cortez, remarked biologist Humberto González Veliz of the local office of the Federal Maritime Land Zone (ZOFEMAT). More than a month following the beaching of two whales in the area of El Mirador, one alive and one […]
Contributor: Braulio Castro of Atomic Skate For those of you that want to see a positive documentary that took place in Rocky Point: Last month CONCRETE FUTURO held its World Premiere at the Montauk Film Festival. The screening was a great success and we’ve just learned that Jade Porter was awarded the Outstanding Female Content […]
This past week, various beaches across Puerto Peñaco received national and international recognition, including distinction as home to the longest stretch of certified sustainable clean beach in Mexico. Blue Flag Certification For a second year in a row, 76 meters of beach in front of Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador received international “Blue Flag” […]
Among ambitious plans to complete before wrapping up their second term this September, the current city administration has been carrying out projects over the past several months at local beach access points, as well as the city’s popular malecon area in the Old Port. A particular aspect of the malecon project, that of installing 16 […]
Puerto Peñasco reports 70% covid-19 positivity rate Puerto Peñasco General Hospital Director Pablo Martínez Valeriano reported, despite progress in vaccination programs, the city currently has a covid-19 positivity rate of 70%. Or rather, for every 10 covid tests done 7 have come back positive. Martínez Valeriano detailed, given the third wave of coronavirus in Mexico, […]
New health measures to combat the spread of Covid-19, including the Delta variant of the virus, were unanimously approved by the Municipal Health and Safety Board this week, to go into effect on August. 9th. Among the restrictions, detailed Municipal Secretary Terencio Gutiérrez Valenzuela, are restrictions on capacity at restaurants and bars, a time limit […]
The forecast for the 2021 hurricane season anticipates between 15 to 24 weather systems in the Pacific Ocean. Of these, at least three could impact Puerto Peñasco, reported Civil Protection and Fire Coordinator Alan Ontiveros López. Ontiveros López detailed experience from previous years is of tremendous help in working to prevent any possible new emergencies […]
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, […]
Though Puerto Peñasco registered 58 new cases of Covid-19 last week, the city remains at medium risk for a 6th consecutive week on the statewide alert “Anticipa” map, reported Sonora Health Secretary Enrique Clausen Iberri. In Sonora’s 3rd Covid wave, detailed the Health Secretary, predominant cases have arisen among the unvaccinated, particularly children, teens, and […]
Beer is the oldest recorded recipe in the world. Throughout its long history, it has made its way around the world, with different cultures developing new types of beer, and enhancing the brewing process. For International Beer Day, August 6, Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort is partnering with Cervecería Mandala for a tasting and […]
NOTICE! In logistical support of the cross-border vaccination program, residents 18+ from Sonoyta, Puerto Peñasco, and San Luis Rio Colorado who have not yet received their Covid vaccine are encouraged to take part in the vaccination effort at the border on July 27th & 28th from 7 am – noon. Must be pre-registered and present […]
Strong gusts of wind this past week knocked down various electric poles in the neighboring community of Sonoyta, leaving the city without electricity for over 48 hours. This also severely impacted that city’s water supply, spurring a local push for water donations. Various individuals across Puerto Peñasco launched calls for the donation of purified water […]
Monthly “essential travel” land entry border update. As we have reported since March 2020 – The US/Mexico/Canada agreement to limit non-essential travel has again been extended, presently to AUGUST 21st. It is worth noting, as many Rock Point travelers are aware, this measure has NOT been enforced up to now by officials at the Sonoyta […]
Sonora Governor-elect Alfonso Durazo Montaño reported an agreement reached with Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador to build an electricity-producing solar plant in Puerto Peñasco. Representing an investment of nearly 1.7 billion dollars, this would be the eighth largest solar plant in the world. After meeting with López Obrador in Mexico City recently, the Governor-elect […]