In an effort to prevent the discarding of holiday trees in inappropriate spots, beginning Jan. 15th the local Water Department (OOMAPAS) has set up a collection site for the discard of natural Christmas trees. Héctor Acosta Félix, OOMAPAS Director, explains that from now through January 31st his office will be receiving discarded trees, Monday – […]
For more than a month, work taking place on a property near Bella Sirena in the area of Sandy Beach has drawn the attention of locals and tourists alike. Enormous plates have been built to mold and hold concrete cubes, which will be used for ongoing work on the breakwater in preparation for Puerto Peñasco’s […]
The recent launch of two projects adds to efforts of Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa’s administration to promote athletic activities in town. The projects, which include a multifunctional gym and the first phase of the “La Milla” circuit, will include a 45 million peso federal investment (approximately 3.3 million USD). According to the construction timeline, […]
The wind generator installed over recent months in the area of Sandy Beach finally began operations on January 8th. The equipment will generate wind based electricity, which will be reflected in electric bills for 10,500 families in Sonora, including 1500 families in Puerto Peñasco. Federal Representative Antonio Astiazaran, accompanied by Deputy Energy Secretary Leonard Beltrán […]
(Excerpts from Press Release) The Director of the State Civil Protection Unit (UEPC), Carlos Arías, reports temperatures are expected to drop below 0°C in some parts of Sonora on Wednesday, Dec. 31st, with the entrance of a new cold front. The cold front, which would be number 24, is expected to enter from the northwestern […]
Un excelente regalo para ofrecer a los amigos o a la familia en esta navidad a la vez que se apoya a la protección de especies en peligro de extinción es una botella o el paquete de botellas de vino coleccionables que promueve el CEDO. El Centro Intercultural de Estudios de Desiertos y Océanos en […]
On December 5th Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, local President of the DIF System, received a donation of $1,000 USD from Mr. & Mrs. Mike and Rhea Dugan, residents of Cholla Bay and President of the Cholla Bay Neighborhood Association. This support will be put toward the city’s ongoing dialysis center project. Accompanied by Dr. Eliel […]
City donates land to INAPESCA Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta sustains support of his administration in favor of fishing sector of Puerto Peñasco. In early December, City Council authorized donation of land measuring 7,678.54 sq.mts. to the National Fishing Institute (INAPESCA) with the objective of building a fishing and aquaculture research center in Puerto Peñasco. This […]
On December 8th, the Statendam of Holland America cruise line arrived in Guaymas, Sonora carrying 1,258 tourists and 560 crew members. This is the second time the Statendam has made its way to Guaymas, and expectations are for such dockings to provide an economic boost to the area of over 1.5 million pesos. Homero Ríos […]
Curtis and Angela Weitnauer of the U.S. recently donated $5,000 dollars to ongoing efforts to equip the city’s first dialysis center. This, along with other donations, has allowed the center to acquire the first of four machines for the center. Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, local President of the office on Integral Family Development (DIF), […]
Photos courtesy of: Héctor Aldrete Germán, Periodico De Frente, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora On Monday, December 8th, overweight cargo led to the derailing of 18 train cars along the Puerto Peñasco – Golfo Santa Clara stretch just North of Puerto Peñasco, leading to a temporary road closure. The derailing occurred at 3:44 a.m. on Monday morning […]
On December 3rd, City Officials held an official tree lighting ceremony at Plaza a la Madre located near the baseball stadium. Surrounded by families and holiday spirit, Mayor Figueroa Zazueta flipped the switch on the holiday lights which will remain in place through Kings Day, Jan. 6th. Among the adornments is a 15 meter tree […]
Following the steps of Gallo Estrada – WBO/WBA Flyweight Champion from Puerto Peñasco Today was weigh-in day, and tomorrow the bout at the CUM in Hermosillo to defend his titles against Filipino Joebert Álvarez. We are in the remaining hours of anticipation, the buzz of which can be felt widely across social networks. Once again […]
On December 2nd, Consul General Christopher Teal at the U.S. Consulate General in Nogales paid a visit to Puerto Peñasco to meet with members of the local U.S. community and individuals interested in Consulate services. Teal was accompanied by Vice Consul James Shak from the area of American Citizens Services, as well as additional Consul […]
Jesús Gerardo Cuadros Castro, a student at the local COBACH high school, was the winner of the open call issued by the Comprehensive Community Assistance Project Civil Association for the logo design that will represent the highly anticipated Dialysis Center. After analyzing 21 proposals submitted to the local office on Integral Family Development (DIF), presided […]
Contributor: Brian Heffernan, Photos: Selena Keesecker Another successful Chili cook-off benefiting Nancy Phelan’s Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point was held on November 28th. As tourism slows here in December and January, so do charitable donations. The proceeds and donations help see the abused, neglected and abandoned animals through the winter that Nancy rescues. This […]