Casago’s Human Resources Department collected toys for kids in need in the Rocky Point community Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico (December 27, 2019) – After decades of doing business in the Rocky Point community in Sonora, Mexico, staff and executives at Scottsdale-based Casago know that there are many children in need who could use an extra […]
By José Antonio Pérez / Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally, held the second weekend in November, came full circle in mid-December with presentation of nearly 400 thousand pesos to local charitable donations. Proceeds from rally registration, the Charity Poker Run, and Saturday Bike Show are what make up the funds to help […]
By José Antonio Pérez / Shandra Keesecker-Rivero In December, the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) gathered 1200 signatures in support of opening a SENTRI line at the Lukeville-Sonoyta port of entry. OCV Director Lizette Ibarra noted the positive response to the petition both within Puerto Peñasco itself, including sign-up spots at area businesses […]
Be part of history! (Updated) Midday dining Gala on the Astoria before it departs Puerto Peñasco on its first voyage through the Sea of Cortez. $100 USD donation per couple / $50 USD individual proceeds for the scholarship program of the local DIF Embark from docks in front of FONATUR offices (main tour boat dock) […]
By José Antonio Pérez During a December Town Hall meeting in Puerto Peñasco, the U.S. Consul General in Nogales, Virginia Staab, expressed the launch of the first cruise line through the Sea of Cortez from Puerto Peñasco in January is undoubtedly a positive initiative that will give this area a healthy boost. The Astoria ship […]
Following a stay in Rotterdam, according to the website of Cruise & Maritime Voyages, the CMV Astoria has begun its journey across the Atlantic, making its way to cross through the Panama canal to arrive at its final destination in Puerto Peñasco. While the cruise line offering “Treasures of the Sea of Cortez” had modified […]
By José Antonio Pérez During a recent visit to Puerto Peñasco, United States Consul General Virginia Staab stated that certain events registered in Sonora over the past few months will lead to changes in wording on travel advisories issued by the U.S. State Department, though affirmed that Puerto Peñasco is safe for tourists to visit. […]
By José Antonio Pérez With the goal of helping to speed up crossings at the Lukeville-Sonoyta border entry, the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) helped launch a campaign over Thanksgiving weekend to collect signatures meant to encourage the opening of a SENTRI lane on the US side. The campaign will run through Dec. […]
By José Antonio Pérez Thanksgiving Day in the United States is one of the last important tourism weekends in Rocky Point for visitors from abroad, affirmed Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, president of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). The OCV President detailed the hotel and resort industry anticipated an average of over 60% in […]
The United States Consulate General in Nogales, Mexico, is pleased to announce that it has rescheduled its Town Hall Meeting for U.S. citizens living in the community. We look forward to this opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue, answer questions, and address community concerns. The details of the meeting are as follows: What: Town Hall […]
The local administration through the Office of Art and Culture, the Municipal Youth Institute, and the Office of Ecology are pleased to announce their 1st Contest for Christmas Trees made from Recycled Materials. The holiday display and awards will be held Dec. 14th beginning from 6 p.m. at the Casa de la Cultura (across from […]
By José Antonio Pérez Photos: Comunicación Social H. Ayuntamiento Puerto Peñasco In an area of Playa Bonita where a sea turtle nested almost two months ago, 45 baby sea turtles were released back into the Sea of Cortez in early November, under protocol to protect sea turtles along Puerto Peñasco’s coast. Members of the local […]
By José Antonio Pérez – photo: CEDO archives disentanglement efforts A recent training workshop to detect sea lions tangled in nets found 45 entangled sea lions, or rather 2.5% of the sea lion population at Bird Island, reported Nelida Barajas Acosta, Director for the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO). Nelida […]
By José Antonio Pérez The Treasures of the Sea Cruise on the Astoria ship of Cruise & Maritime Voyages has consolidated its first season in Puerto Peñasco to three departures, rather than six, reconfirmed Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) President Héctor Vázquez del Mercado. He noted current dates for the cruise, which is […]
By José Antonio Pérez The non-profit Dialysis Clinic of Puerto Peñasco celebrated its 2nd anniversary in late October, along with receipt of a donation consisting of a new dialysis machine and healing supplies to be used for the care of 14 patients, both local and from the United States. Magda Bastida Lucero, president of the […]
