Cannonball jellyfish yield surpasses 60 thousand tons By José Antonio Pérez Marco Antonio Ross Guerrero, Deputy Secretary of Fish and Aquaculture for the Ministry of Agriculture, Ranching, Hydraulic Resources, Fishing and Aquaculture (SAGARHPA) reports the harvesting of “cannonball jellyfish” now represents the second most important product extracted from the Upper Gulf of California. Cannonball jellyfish […]
The 43rd edition of the SCMA 3 Flags Classic, which revs up with check-in Aug. 30th in Puerto Peñasco, will include bikers from Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. The 3 Flags Classic is a traditional annual motorcycle run organized by the Southern California Motorcycle Association in which over 250 adventurous bikers brave the desert heat […]
The 1st “Limpieza Mar y Tierra” Sea & Sand clean-up scheduled for September 22nd aims to bring scuba divers, ocean lovers, and beach combers together in an effort to further contribute to keeping our beaches clean. With the sole purpose of furthering efforts to keep Puerto Peñasco’s sea and beaches clean, Rocky Point Scuba Divers […]
A true Mexican duel between two “gallos” is set for September 8th, when Puerto Peñasco native Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada Romero will face Felipe “El Gallito” Orocuta, at The Forum in Los Angeles, California. The upcoming bout, which is important for both Mexican fighters, will define whether or not Juan “El Gallo” Estrada gets […]
By José Antonio Pérez On the evening of July 17th, Shandra Keesecker was sworn in as incoming President of the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, A.C.) following the club’s successful year under the leadership of María Dolores Monteverde Sesma. Accompanied by local authorities, friends, family, and fellow Rotarians, including from the Caborca […]
At the end of June, the Puerto Peñasco Lion’s Club held their traditional installation ceremony for the incoming board, welcoming Rosy Carrillo as President, César Ortega as Secretary, and Jesús Balderrama as Treasurer. At the swearing in ceremony, held at the club’s own Lions Den, outgoing President Carmen Alicia Morales recognized club members and community […]
By José Antonio Pérez Because prevention is the best weapon against cancer, the local George Papanicolaou Association is expanding its services to offer lung cancer detection tests. Carmen Morales Valles, President of the Agrupación George Papanicolaou in Puerto Peñasco, explained this will complement work the association already does in the effort to detect and combat […]
Press Release – Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (Phoenix, AZ).- The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau of Puerto Peñasco (OCV) once again furthered efforts to promote this wonderful tourist destination , as well as the state of Sonora, by participating in the Annual Fiesta in the Desert gathering of the Arizona chapter of […]
By José Antonio Pérez Support of the Sonoran government for the Puerto Peñasco Cruise Ship Home Port project remains firm, stated Armando Ceceña Salido, General Coordinator of Sonora Tourism Promotion (COFETUR). Therefore, he assured, they will continue to seek necessary resources for the project’s completion both from the current federal administration as well as the […]
By José Antonio Pérez So far in 2018, there have not been any reports of turtle nesting in areas surrounding Puerto Peñasco. However, ZOFEMAT (Federal Maritime and Land Zone) officials believe, just as last year, this may occur again come August. ZOFEMAT Director Luis César García González detailed the historic 2017 turtle nesting season registered […]
By José Antonio Pérez There are high spirits and optimism this fishing season after “cannonball” jelly fish yields surpass expectations. The Regional Federation of Fishermen Cooperatives announced there has been a 33% increase in fishing production when compared to the 30,000 tons of cannonball jelly fish from last year. Carlos Tirado, representative for the Fishermen […]
By José Antonio Pérez With hotter temperatures afoot, local Red Cross EMT Coordinator Miguel Angel Ibarra Lomeli reported a notable increase in sting ray incidents, and has issued an alert for beach goers to take precautions in helping to prevent stings. Ibarra Lomelí detailed there were 140 reports of sting ray incidents in May and […]
By José Antonio Pérez An osprey was rescued at a house in Laguna Shores on Sunday, June 24th, thanks to emergency call that. Strong winds apparently knocked the bird into a home at Laguna Shores, whose owners promptly called 911 which in turn notified Animal Control. Animal Control director Erick Francisco Gastélum Pacheco detailed following […]
By José Antonio Pérez At least 8 thousand tourists visited Puerto Peñasco to celebrate US July 4th Independence Day, confirming there was no negative effect due to the July 1st electoral process in Mexico. Héctor Vazquez del Mercado, President of the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCV), reported average hotel & resort capacity over […]
Press Release: Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau Puerto Peñasco expects an ongoing increase in tourism this summer as visitors come to enjoy our beaches and city given our peaceful surroundings and respect provided to gusts. To increase tourist safety during their travels, the “Safety Corridor” program remains in effect between Sonoyta and Puerto Peñasco, […]
By José Antonio Pérez Elections in Mexico are this Sunday, July 1st, and along with it, a 48 hour “dry law” (i.e. no alcohol sales) is set to be in effect (June 30th – July 1st). With US 4th of July holidays also around the bend, Hector Vazquez del Mercado, President of the Puerto Peñasco […]