City Press Release 0125 A recent press released indicates Municipal Police across the state will be strengthening accident prevention operatives during the December holidays. During the plenary session of the State Accident Prevention Board (Coepra), held in Hermosillo, it was stressed that Sonora currently ranks third nationally in the rate of fatal car accidents. This, […]
City Press Bulletin 0122 In an atmosphere of entertainment and fun, this past weekend entire families enjoyed the “Fiestas del Desierto 2012” organized in part by the Office of Civic and Cultural Affairs. The event, held on Saturday, Nov. 24th, at the Malecón in the Old Port, opened with a presentation of the Group “Tradición […]
City Press Release. Along with areas in Baja California, Baja California Sur, the U.S. and Sonora, Puerto Peñasco is a co-host of the 2012 Fiestas del Desierto with activities planned for this port on Saturday, Nov. 24th. Jesús Romero Chagoyan, Director of Civic and Cultural Affairs, detailed the program in Puerto Peñasco will begin this […]
By Arq. Plinio Rivero Last week, and for the second time in two months, a film team from HGTV visited Rocky Point, this time to produce a new segment for the acclaimed series “Extreme Homes.” It was thrilling when homeowners, and good friends of ours, Eddie Jones and Lisa Johnson told us their home El Nido Ospre […]
By Arq. Plinio Rivero This past Saturday, Nov. 10th, the Rocky Point Association of Architects held their fifth training course to both update and validate DRO certification (Directors Responsible for Projects). The event was presided over by the Association’s president, Arq. Pedro Lasso Martínez, while the City Deputy Director of Urban Development inaugurated the course on behalf […]
This Friday, November 9th, at 5 p.m. local municipal authorities of Puerto Peñasco will inaugurate the Library on Wheels, reports Coordinator Carolina Flores Martínez. The Library on Wheels is located along Ave. Luis Encinas at the corner of 21st St. in the Ferrocarrilera neighborhood. “This project is part of the Grand Public Safety Crusade and […]
City press release: Nov. 4 Mayor “El Profe” Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta presented prizes to winners of the 2012 Rocky Point Open, held last weekend at The Links course at Las Palomas. Main prizes consisted of $5000 and $3000 US in cash, among other recognitions for individual flight categories. Undoubtedly, the prize pool of more than […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero “Yes, I have been a story teller my entire life and always knew I would begin writing at 60,” replied writer William C. Gordon as he signed each of the three mystery novels I had just bought following his recent presentation at La Cava music bar. His dark brimmed hat, with an air […]
On Oct. 30th, Consul Chad Cummins from the U.S. Consulate General in Nogales held his 3rd Puerto Peñasco Town Hall meeting of 2012, on what was actually his fourth trip to the area since stepping into the role of Consul in Nogales over a year ago. Consul Cummins had first visited the area in January […]
City Press Release: On Oct. 31st, the Municipal Health Department launched a campaign to vaccinate and deworm at least 100 pets weekly from now through May. Mario López, in charge of the vaccination program, explained the campaign will be held each Wednesday from now through May 2013, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the […]
City Press Bulletin – Oct. 29 Courses in recycling tires, recently launched by the City Office on Social Development in coordination with the Municipal Youth Institute (IMJ), seek to create a culture of recycling among area children and youth. Arturo Félix Gastelúm, Social Development Director, announced that recycling courses led by Alma Yanes will be held every Monday […]
Press Release Bulletin 0067 Oct. 23. With the objective of enhancing Mexican traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead, the XXI City Government of Puerto Peñasco, through its office on Civil and Cultural Affairs (ACC) has organized an Altar and Literary Calaveras contest. (Calaveras Literarias are meant to be humoristic, satirical epitaphs). Jesús Romero Chagoyan, […]
ITSPP students recognized during ceremony in Hermosillo On Oct. 18th, two students from the Superior Technological University of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP) were recognized in Hermosillo during a ceremony honoring Distinguished Students from across the state. Irving Efraín Espinoza Sánchez, a VII Semester student in Computer systems and engineering, along with Omar Fernando Hernández Atienzo, a […]
Given its spectacular location nestled between the Sea of Cortez and the Desert of Altar, Puerto Peñasco has served as a site for various film crews over the years from popular Mexican soap operas, to documentaries, student film projects, music videos, as well as feature-films such as Babel (2006), and most recently a visit from HGTV’s House Hunters […]
Rodger and Jeanette Clifton recently made a generous donation of $5000 USD to the Puerto Peñasco Office on Integral Family Development (DIF). Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta and his wife, Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, met with the couple, who have been active with numerous community groups over the years by providing support in a variety […]
Nearly 100 local children recently took part in eliminations for the 2012-2013 Children’s and Youth Olympics, held by the Municipal Sports Institute (IMD). The young athletes took part in warm-ups and different athletic areas to help prepare them for participation in the Regional Olympics to be held in coming months. Age groups included categories for […]