By José Antonio Pérez Specialists of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warn only weeks separate the vaquita marina (Phocoena sinus) from survival or extinction. This is the period that remains in the temporary ban by the Mexican government on the use of gillnets, principal threat to the vaquita marina, by fishermen in the Gulf of California. It […]
Local Red Cross meets fundraising goals By José Antonio Pérez May 17, 2017. With just two weeks to go in its annual fundraising drive, the local Red Cross announced it has already surpassed its 2017 goals. Local Red Cross Board President Julio César Valenzuela detailed by mid May they had raised 526,360 pesos, which is […]
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. May 14, 2017. During their 21st ordinary session, City Council members unanimously approved Law No. 187, which reforms and adds several provisions with respect to electoral matters to the Political Constitution for the State of Sonora. The electoral reform encompasses regulations pertaining to political candidates, fairness, and gender equality in the selection […]
By José Antonio Pérez Positive results over Semana Santa, plus current reservations for U.S. Memorial Day at the end of May, are factors that once again reaffirm positive expectations for Summer tourism to Puerto Peñasco, remarked Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). In looking at data from […]
The 72nd Lion’s Club Convention of District B1, held in Puerto Peñasco last weekend, included the participation of approximately 500 Lion’s Club members from the states of Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur. Along with seminars and workshops, the Convention was an opportunity to pay posthumous homage to don Ramón Bustamante Gradillas, said to […]
By José Antonio Perez As part of a summer promotional public relations campaign, the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) recently welcomed 15 women “influencers” representing blogs and social networks out of Arizona for a four-day visit to the area. Tania Félix Pérez, OCV tourism promoter indicated the principal message of the campaign is emphasizing […]
By José Antonio Perez As part of activities surrounding Sonora Governor Claudia Pavlovich Arellano’s recent visit to Los Ángeles, Puerto Peñasco was presented to more than 80 travel agents from across the globe as the main beach destination in Sonora, reported Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). He […]
Photos courtesy of Cabalgata Costera 2017. Ruben Estrella April 24, 2017. Riders from across the region made their way along the Coastal Highway and streets of Puerto Peñasco for the XV Annual Cabalgata Costera, held April 22nd and 23rd. Entire families, men, women, and children from various spots in Sonora as well as Baja California […]
Pinacate insects do not represent health concerns By José Antonio Perez April 21, 2017. The recent abundance of insects locally known as Pinacates (black stink bugs) do not represent any health risks in the city, affirms Alberto Aldrete Germán, Municipal Health Coordinator. He noted the increased numbers stem from the insect’s natural reproduction cycle, which […]
The local Rotary club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) and members of the Conference Organizing Committee are finalizing details to welcome Rotary District 4100 members from Baja California Norte, Baja California Sur, Sonora, and northern Sinaloa for their XXVI annual conference, to be held this year in Puerto Peñasco April 27th – 30th. Organizers anticipate […]
By José Antonio Perez and Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The arrival of over 100,000 visitors to Puerto Peñasco during the weeks of Semana Santa and Semana de Pascua (known as Holy Week and Easter Week), reconfirms the present trend of at least a 5% increase to lodging occupancy in the city so far for 2017, noted Convention […]
By José Antonio Perez / Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Though repair work has been continuous throughout the week, nearly all of Puerto Peñasco was left without water on Monday, April 10th after a stretch along the main 30” water line serving the city burst near the intersection of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, Blvd. Juarez, and the […]
With most reservations booked at beach front hotels, Rocky Point anticipates more than 130,000 tourists over the upcoming Semana Santa vacation period. With just days to go before Rocky Point’s busiest vacation period, beach front hotels and many condo resorts are nearly fully booked according to Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention […]
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. March 31, 2017. Beginning April 3rd, a collaborative agreement between Municipal DIF and Rocky Point Medical Clinics (Clínicas Médicas, A.C.) will help provide free medical care as well as low-cost specialized surgeries performed principally by medical specialists from the U.S. First Lady and Municipal DIF President Linda Pivac de Munro, together with […]
Someone who certainly found happiness in helping people in need was Rodger Clifton, señor of the friendly smiles and generous tips. The tranquility of this fishing village, which had yet to experience the level of tourism and resorts of today, was what attracted Rodger and Jeanette to bring their family to live here, making their […]
By José Antonio Perez Families, friends, colleagues, and fellow political party members paid tribute this week to Jesús Armando Ramírez Islas, Notary Public No. 29, who passed away in Hermosillo on March 20th following heart surgery the day before. In simple yet moving ceremonies, friends and family accompanied “Mandy” Ramírez Islas’ ashes on Thursday, first […]