The recent Memorial Day weekend brought an estimated 37 million peso economic boost to Puerto Peñasco (or rather, about 2 million USD), reported Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). The Puerto Peñasco OCV recorded an average 90% occupancy rate at area lodging, with an influx of about 30,000 […]
The sojourn to Rocky Point for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers’ 2021 Circus Mexicus is about to begin. After a 2020 Circus hiatus due to …well, y’know, we’re ready to tip the bottle and bite the lime, pour out some shots of Canción (err, Mexican Moonshine),and raise another round with Roger, PH, Jim, and Nick. […]
When out shopping in Puerto Peñasco, be prepared to have reusable bags readily available as “No Bag Please” (#SinBolsaPorFavor) goes into effect soon. With sights set on raising environmental awareness while caring for our surroundings, the Puerto Peñasco City Council recently approved a ban on the use of plastic bags at commercial business across the […]
Tequila has been ordered, fireworks arrive next week, guitars are packed and beer will be iced down in just about two weeks. We’re ready! Are you?? https://www.circusmexicus.net/ • Discounted advance tickets are on sale now at www.circusmexicus.net but will end WEDNESDAY JUNE 9TH. Event tickets will be available online and at the door beginning THURSDAY […]
POLITICAL SPHERE L.C.C. Maye Verduzco Chaires for JoinUs without Borders, reprinted with permission In the midst of an unprecedented political scenario with campaigns immersed in the pandemic of the century, it is important to learn about the parties, their origins, and the effect of their participation in the 2021 electoral process, deemed to be the […]
by Naomi Black Can you believe we are nearing the end of the 9th season of the Mermaid’s Market? I thought I might briefly review the history of the market and tell you what the “mermaids” have planned in the very near future! Way back in the winter of 2011 and spring of 2012, we […]
Blue Flag recertification of 76-meter stretch of beach in front of Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador would reaffirm distinction obtained last year. Marcia Ortega Morales, head of Municipal Ecology and Sustainable Development, reports Puerto Peñasco received favorable results from a recent controlled audit concerning Blue Flag recertification of the Manny’s Beach Club area in […]
In a simply historic moment for Puerto Peñasco, the ARM Cuauhtémoc (BE01) flagship of the Mexican Navy anchored in this corner of the Sea of Cortez for the first time on the afternoon of Friday, May 21st. This visit was the 8th of 26 stops at a Mexican port on the ship’s 2021 “Mexican Navy […]
The renowned music group Los Ángeles Azules will headline a free concert in October on Puerto Peñasco’s malecon as part of the 15th Anniversary celebration of the Las Palomas golf course. Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort General Director Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, detailed the plan to welcome Los Ángeles Azules to town has been […]
The striking Cuauhtémoc Naval training ship is sailing around the country as part of the Mexican Navy’s Bicentennial celebration. The Puerto Peñasco Naval Sector details the ship is expected in waters off our coasts on Friday, May 21st at approximately 2:00 p.m. The ship is programmed to remain in the area only until early Saturday […]
After missing out on last summer’s sojourn across the desert to the shores of the Sea of Cortez for rock ‘n roll, tequila, and sol, there’s just over two weeks to go for Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers 2021 Circus Mexicus! Here’s a glimpse at the line-up for the five-day music fest, set for June […]
Following a nearly 60% drop in collection of the 2% lodging tax last year to help promote tourism to the area, the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) notes an increase both in tourism as well as promotional funds collected in 2021. OCV president Héctor Vázquez del Mercado detailed a notable increase in the first […]
Despite recent statements made by Mexico’s National Fishing and Aquaculture Commission (CONAPESCA), and the National Fisheries Institute (INAPESCA), the current U.S. embargo on shrimp from Mexico includes the export of all shrimp, regardless of capture method. The only allowance currently for commercial export of shrimp from Mexico to the U.S. is only for shrimp harvested […]
The Police Chief in Sonoyta, Miguel Angel Adrian Trujillo, recently announced crackdown on corruption – and says he welcomes calls with reports (he is bilingual): 52 811 660 2530. Please remember speed limit in Mexico is posted is in Kilometers per hour. When passing through Sonoyta, this goes from 40 KMH (closer to border crossing) […]
In the end, I’m really interested in people and what we do with our short time here on earth. I’m interested in the human soul. – Luis Alberto Urrea We are saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and Puerto Peñasco champion Jeanette Clifton on May 1st. She and her late husband […]
