On Saturday evening, Nov. 29th, Puerto Peñasco First Lady Rafaela Félix de Figueroa crowned América Coronado Ramos of Caborca as Queen of the traditional Black & White Ball. Accompanied by Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, Mrs. Félix de Figueroa welcomed everyone to the traditional gala event which is the most important social evening of the year […]
Given their tireless humanitarian and social work over the past 25 years within the community of Puerto Peñasco, the City Council recently approved naming the boulevard in front of the Convention Center in honor of Rodger and Jeanette Clifton. A petition signed by numerous community members in favor of the initiative was sent to Mayor […]
Following four years as Board President of the local Red Cross, Jorge Valdez was visibly choked up on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25th, as he detailed the numerous achievements of the institution during his term. Among these, in addition to now having 6 ambulances on hand for service to the community, Valdez explained through donations and […]
More than $200,000 pesos raised in registration fees from 2014 Rocky Point Rally participants were presented to the seven charitable organizations of Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta, with $2,100 US going to each group. On Nov. 21st, Oscar Palacio Soto, founder and principal organizer of the traditional event, gathered with volunteers and rally committee members in […]
On Monday, November 24th, the second phase of road work is set to begin on Boulevard Benito Juárez and Avenida Samuel Ocaña, along with work on Calle 11. Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta announced through an investment of 160 million pesos, three companies are set to continue pavement work, as well as placement of […]
On November 20th, Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta inaugurated the 30th “Germán Velázquez” Athletic and Cultural event of Section 28 of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE), which are taking place in town from Nov. 20th – 22nd. Along with Prof. Francisco Javier Duarte Flores, General Secretary of the Union in Sonora, and […]
Las bandas de guerra, las escoltas, los trajes típicos, bailables folclóricos, tablas rítmicas y demostraciones deportivas formaron parte del colorido desfile de este lunes para conmemorar el aniversario 104 de la Revolución Mexicana. Con una duración cercana a las 4 horas la marcha en la que participaron 31 contingentes desde alumnos de educación básica hasta […]
Contributor: Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau With the arrival of over 6000 bikers to the shores of Puerto Peñasco, the 2014 Rocky Point Rally™ surpassed expectations, bringing with it an important economic boost to various business sectors. Oscar Palacio Soto, organizer of the traditional annual event, expressed while exact figures of bikes returning North […]
Preparativos listos de la edición número 14 del Rocky Point Rally para recibir a ¡¡miles de motociclistas de Estados Unidos y México!! A unos cuantos días del inicio de este tradicional evento, los preparativos se encuentran listos para arrancar con la fiesta de choppers que llegaran de Arizona, Nuevo México, California, Nevada , Baja California […]
The 14th Rocky Point Rally™ is ready to receive thousands of bikers from the U.S., Mexico, and beyond! On the eve of kick-off day for the 14th edition of the Rocky Point Rally, preparations are all set for the greatest bike fiesta celebrated with folk riding in from spots such as Arizona, California, New Mexico, […]
Realizaran obras de bacheo en las calles dañadas por la lluvia previo a la edición número 14 del Rocky Point Rally para beneficio de los conductores y evitar posibilidades de accidentes de motociclistas. El director de Obras Públicas Heberto Reyna Orozco dio a conocer que a partir de esta semana y debido al daño que […]
Director of Public Projects, Heberto Reyna Orozco, reported following damage to streets from early Fall rains a couple weeks ago, this week his department would be working to fill in pot holes along the city’s main streets – and particularly along those with heavy bike traffic in the coming days – and for Saturday’s Bike […]
Written for Sonoran Resorts newsletter Surely folks will recall the grand night of games and fun this past July at Sonoran Resorts annual Las Vegas Night for Charity! In addition to an evening of camaraderie at the tables, the evening has raised more than $10,000 US over the past two years with proceeds going to […]
Servicios Públicos llevó a cabo labores de limpieza; se implementará un dispositivo de seguridad PUERTO PEÑASCO, 30 OCTUBRE 2014.- Los tres panteones de Puerto Peñasco se encuentran listos para recibir a los ciudadanos que año con año acuden a los camposantos con motivo de la celebración del Día de Muertos. Personal de Servicios Públicos a cargo […]
Puerto Peñasco’s three cemeteries are ready to receive community members who year after year come to celebrate Day of the Dead. Staff from Public Services, under the direction of Jesús Gómez Pulido, spent time cleaning up and doing maintenance both inside and out of the local cemeteries, assisted by individuals taking part in the Temporary […]
In order to address complaints raised by citizens living in the Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta region, as well as those visiting from abroad, a Regional Office of the Sonoran Commission on Human Rights (CEDH) recently opened here in town. The office will also be able to provide legal consultation services. The new regional CEDH office […]