Contributor: Francisco J. Ureña Duarte With the simple yet powerful words, of “Yes, I swear to do so – Si Protesto!” 49 students from the Technological University of Puerto Peñasco (UTPP) recently graduated with degrees from the school’s programs in Gastronomy, Paramedic, and Business Development Marketing. The graduation ceremony, held on Friday evening, Oct. 5th, […]
All are invited to don a black or white t-shirt and come to the malecon (Plaza Gobernadores) on Sunday, Oct. 7th 4 p.m. for a fabulous group photo using people to spell out VISITA PEñASCO. Se le invita a la comunidad a participar en un “foto de grupo” este domingo, 7 de octubre 2012 a las 4 p.m. en la Plaza de los […]
Contributor: Alfonso Lopez Trasviña With two victories for the Naranjeros of Hermosillo, divided wins for both the Venados of Mazatlán and Yaquis from Cd. Obregon, and two losses for the Tomateros of Culiacan, the Grand Baseball Fiesta Puerto Peñasco 2012 was a tremendous success at the Francisco León García Stadium. The most admirable aspect was […]
Each of the four professional Mexican baseball teams headed to Puerto Peñasco next week for the Grand Baseball Fiesta, Oct. 2nd and 3rd, are excited and ready for the challenge. Some, such as the Venados of Mazatlán, are preparing for the 2013 Caribbean Hermosillo Challenge as they wind their way toward the regular season of […]
Sept. 27. City Press Release The Municipal Administration will work to ensure our city is projected as one of the most important tourist spots in the region, stressed Engineer Eduardo Martínez during an inauguration ceremony celebrating “World Tourism Day” at the Superior Technological Institute of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP). (World Tourism Day is Sept. 27*) Martínez, […]
This week marks the annual National Week of Science & Technology, where various manners of transmitting knowledge come together. The objective is to awaken interest toward scientific and technological fields among children and youth. Scientists, researchers, businesses, those in technology, and authorities alike are encouraged to participate in this cordial atmosphere with respect for upcoming […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero As of 6 a.m. on Sept. 19th the 2012-13 shrimping season along the Pacific Coast and Gulf of California will be fully underway. The season, which ended around mid-March, reopened to small boats on the 13th, who will now be joined by the rest of the shrimp fleet. The decision as to when […]
Photo: Denise Teeling – Sonoyta Detour at Sunrise By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero **Update: Sept. 19 – as of about 10 a.m. this morning, parts of the new bridge in Sonoyta are open to traffic!!** Work to replace the main city bridge in Sonoyta this Spring/Summer has led to shared adventure stories of navigating through the “El Vado” detour (often turned roaring […]
Contributor: Francisco J. Ureña Duarte One of the primary goals of the Technological University of Puerto Peñasco (UTPP) is to work closely with the city’s productive sector by actively participating in the growth and strengthening of local businesses and institutions. In a step toward this goal, on Sept. 13th the UTPP and the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto […]
On Sept. 16th, Prof. Gerardo Figueroa was sworn in as Puerto Peñasco’s new Mayor for the 2012-2015 period. State Tourism Commissioner, Javier Tapia Camou, was present for the swearing in ceremony on behalf of Governor Guillermo Padrés. The first press release of the incoming administration details in his message to the community of Peñasco, Prof. Figueroa made […]
This past summer, those traveling back and forth to Puerto Peñasco through the Lukeville/Sonoyta crossing have encountered a detour in Sonoyta given replacement of the sole bridge in town. On most (dry) days, the detour is nothing more than an alternative route, sometimes accompanied with short lines heading both North and South. During this monsoon season, however, […]
Sept. 9, 2012 Good morning. The Communications Department of the Honorable Government of the municipality of Sonoyta hereby reports that road traffic over Calle Benito Juarez “El Vado” (detour/wash) has normalized and been reopened. Juan Carlos Fuentes, Chief of Security and the Environment of TRADECO SA de CV confirms that during the early hours of […]
September 7, 2012 Good afternoon, The Communications Department of the City of Sonoyta reports that due to intense rains during recent days, the passage along Calle Benito Júarez “El Vado” (the detour/wash) will be closed until further notice. Juan Carlos Fuentes, Chief of Security and the Environment of TRADECO S.A. de C.V. states this morning there were […]
Balloons, flowers, official plaques, friends, family, and colleagues poured into a small, though comfortable conference room of the Puerto Peñasco IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute) hospital on the sweltering afternoon of Aug. 31st to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Juan Manuel Villegas Castellano. Villegas, who had served as anesthesiologist for the Zone 9 General Hospital from 1984-2012, and […]
On Monday, August 27th, Dr. Luis R. Vásquez inaugurated his South of the Border Museum in the Old Port, which will be opening its doors to the public as of today, Aug. 31 and be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. The unconventional museum/art gallery exhibits works of art, along with historical […]
Contributor: Alfonso López Trasviña The “Geckos Race Team” has arisen in Puerto Peñasco as a way to promote cycling, as well as running and swimming. The Race Team became official following the reading of its Constitutive Act this past week, done by the Director of Puerto Peñasco’s Municipal Sports Institute Fernando López Trasviña. The club […]