After announcing city water lines would be closed for a period of 48 hours, allowing for connection of pipes along Blvd. Juarez and Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, which are currently under construction, the local Water Department (OOMAPAS) announced uninterrupted work over a period of 13 hours was all that was needed to get the work done. […]
¡El Rio Colorado tiene Pulso! La emoción de Mónica Michelle Grijalva sobre el flujo pulso por la presa Morelos cerca de la frontera de Arizona/Estados Unidos brota, al igual a lo que esperan científicos y ecologistas del Río Colorado para restaurar su en el Noroeste de México. Grjalva, fundadora y directora del Instituto del Desierto […]
Colorado River Delta has a pulse! By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Monica Michelle Grijalva’s exuberance over the pulse flow of water through Morelos Dam along the U.S./Arizona border gushes much like scientists, officials, and ecologists expect the Colorado River to, with hopes of working to restore the Colorado River Delta in northwestern Mexico. Grijalva, founder and director […]
After gathering over five large trash bags filled with plastic bottles on our back patio, it was definitely time to explore recycling services in Puerto Peñasco. The last time we had gathered such a collection, I had contacted recycling artist Alma Yanes as, though her medium tends to be with tires, every now and then […]
Local Water officials (OOMAPAS) report potable water service will be suspended across Puerto Peñasco Tuesday & Wednesday (March 25-26) in order to work on reconnection of water and sewage pipes along the two boulevards currently under renovation work. OOMAPAS notes to complete the work, which requires 48 hours, it is necessary to have the city’s […]
All are invited to donate to the National Red Cross Drive, annual fundraising event which got underway on March 19th. This year’s goal in Puerto Peñasco is to raise $300,000 pesos (approximately $24,000 US). With many needs and expenses to ensure the ability to provide dignified care, all are invited to take part in donating […]
This morning, March 21st, city officials and members of the Symbolic Lodge Juárez 1972 #6, commemorated the 208th Anniversary of Benito Juarez’s birth. During the ceremony, City Secretary Oscar Villavicencio accompanied by city officials and City Council members took part in an honor guard and placed floral wreaths on the Juarez bust (located at the […]
El Gobernador Guillermo Padrés fue invitado a la Casa Blanca por el Presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, a la proyección de la película “Chavez: An American Hero”, grabada en el Estado de Sonora. El mandatario estatal consideró esta invitación como un orgullo para todos los sonorenses porque se manda un mensaje de fortaleza, desarrollo […]
Sonora Governor Guillermo Padrés was invited to the White House by U.S. President Barack Obama to view a screening of the film “Chavez: An American Hero,” which was filmed mostly in Sonora. The Governor deemed the invitation to be one of pride for all Sonorans, as this sends a message of strength, development, and safety […]
Following young María Alejandra’s brain surgery, both her life and that of her mother Margarita Gama began to change. María and her mother were recent recipients of a home donated by the “Families helping Families,” and “Casas Perpetuables, A.C.” With Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta on hand, accompanied by his wife Rafaela Félix de […]
On January 1, 2014 the Mexican Tax Office (Hacienda (SAT)) implemented a number of changes for property owners with rental property. In English, this is referred to as the SMALL BUSINESS TAX STRUCTURE. It is very important to be in compliance with new law. Penalties could result in 35% taxes, under the General Business Tax […]
Officials and employees from the Puerto Peñasco Comptroller office were at various spots throughout the city Saturday morning, handing out 3000 flyers to Spring visitors that go over both their rights and obligations while here on vacation. In addition to a welcome message from the Mayor, the pamphlet includes drivers’ rights as well as recommendations. […]
The City of Puerto Peñasco has a safety program in place for vacation periods consisting of Spring Break and the upcoming Semana Santa holidays. With this goal in mind, Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta and City Secretary Oscar Villavicencio recently met with representatives from the Secretary of the Navy, Attorney General, Federal and State […]
In wrapping up a week of activities commemorating International Women’s Day, on Friday, March 7th, the Municipal Women’s Institute (IMM) presented special recognitions to 14 outstanding women from the community. The ceremony was lead by local DIF Director Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figuera, accompanied by Francela López Castro on behalf of the mayor, and IMM […]
SEMARNAT Sonora delegate (Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources) Ulises Cristópolus Ríos recently presented Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa with keys to a variety of tools to help ongoing efforts seeking “Clean Beach” Certification of Puerto Peñasco’s sandy shores. The equipment, resources for which come from the collection of Federal Maritime Land Zone taxes […]
A project to renovate beach entry spots that will be connected by a lit “boardwalk” style walkway, as well as to pave Calle 18 up to Plutarco Elías Calles, is showing progress. It is expected that both Puerto Peñasco residents and visitors will be able to enjoy these new beach areas in coming months. Through […]