On April 6th, 2021, AZCentral reported: Carl Hodges, a longtime Arizona innovator and prominent atmospheric scientist who was one of the first to recognize and address climate change using seawater, died the morning of April 3rd at 84 years old after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
(Tempe, AZ) For those itching for more live music in Puerto Penasco prior to Circus Mexicus June 10-14, 2021, Roger Clyne will take the outdoor stage at Banditos for two nights performing Singer/Songwriter shows, April 23 & 24, 2021. Both shows begin at 7pm. On Friday, April 23rd, Roger joins the SOB (South of the […]
GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY! Margarita Mermaids supports two wonderful charities this April. April 11th we dedicate to the Sharks on Wheels Tiburones who are a local wheelchair basketball team. They are currently in need of wheelchairs, equipment and medical care. In 2019 & 2020 our efforts, along with others in […]
Throughout Semana Santa and well into April, Shrimp Plaza is filled with the colors, textures, and flavors of the Oaxacan Arts Market. Aware of the yearly arts pilgrimage, the popular Mermaids Arts Market had planned to hold their 2020-2021 season finale in mid-April. However, organizers announce the big “Mermaids” season finale is now looking at […]
Twelve days after becoming World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC) and the Ring super-flyweight champion, the pride of Peñasco, Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada, returned triumphantly to town on Thursday, March 25th. Following a spectacular win over Román “Chocolatito” González, the down-to-earth Rocky Point super flyweight spoke with local press before leading a […]
As part of a broader “Pinta México” campaign to celebrate the 116th anniversary of Rotary International, several members of the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco) picked up their paintbrushes to help paint the town. Current club president Enrique Rodríguez Ramírez detailed in this case, the club focused on painting handicapped ramps and access […]
In an ongoing effort to revive the economy of Puerto Peñasco, while continuing to deal with the negative impact of Covid-19, OOMAPAS (Water Department) is providing incentives to help both individuals and businesses settle outstanding accounts. Under the program, from March 22nd through May 22nd, individuals will be able to settle outstanding accounts with a […]
¡Ya llegó la primavera! The weather is warming up, beaches are beckoning, and Puerto Peñasco is indeed open. Though we are barely dabbing our toes into Spring, as we anxiously plan for Summer don’t forget tickets for this year’s Circus Mexicus of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers go on sale today – March 20th! We’ve […]
The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) reported a 70% average occupancy rate at local lodging options over the first weekend of Spring Break 2021. Despite restricted capacity due to Covid-19, approximately 23,000 visitors made their way to the city over the first weekend of Spring Break in March. OCV President Héctor Vázquez del […]
The Covid-19 vaccination process for older adults in Puerto Peñasco began just as Spring started. The four-day vaccination campaign, open to adults 60+, was to be held March 19th-22nd, and included application of just over 4000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Mrs. Francisca Pina, 87, originally from Puerto Peñasco, became the first non-medical personnel/front line […]
The community of Puerto Peñasco has responded well to the 2021 Pañatón (Diaper Thon), donating a total of 1433 diapers so far for low-income individuals that receive care at the city’s General Hospital. Hospital Director Dr. Pablo Martínez Valeriano detailed the statewide diaper drive, launched on March 16th, remains open as the need for both […]
Local Red Cross EMT Coordinator, Rubén Barajas Jaime, reports talks are underway to hold their 2021 fundraising campaign. He noted the annual collection campaign, suspended last year due to Covid-19 concerns, is one of the institution’s main sources of revenue to ensure they can continue to provide an annual average of 10,000 forms of service. […]
Longest stretch of certified Clean Beach coastline in Mexico to maintain distinction The Mexican Standards and Certification Institute has once again granted Level II certification to Sandy Beach in Rocky Point. The certified clean beach extends 1700 meters, stretching from Hotel Playa Bonita to Phase III of Las Palomas Resort, encompassing Playa Bonita RV Park, […]
(Tempe, AZ) With unprecedented excitement, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers are bringing their musical circus back to Puerto Penasco for five days of long overdue fun June 10-14, 2021. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, March 20th beginning at 10:00am Mountain/AZ at www.circusmexicus.net . Any local safety measures in place mid-June will be incorporated into […]
Perhaps it’s a nod to St. Patrick Day coming up, but the state of Sonora has achieved green status on Mexico’s health alert map! We’ve come quite a way since exactly one year ago, when everything started shutting down during the early days of the pandemic. Yet, here we are! Beaches are open and, in […]
On Wednesday, March 10th , dozens of Puerto Peñasco women marched and raised their voices to commemorate International Women’s Day (March 8). Women of all ages marched behind a vehicle with the song “Canción sin Miedo” streaming from its speakers (Song without Fear). This musical piece has become a hymn at marches and feminist movements […]