..and just like that, it is January 2022. Last year did not hold back as it washed its way out to sea, taking much of Puerto Peñasco’s streets and electricity with it. For most, the power outage only lasted about 3 hours, though clean-up efforts still continue across the community. Numerous homes, offices, and organizations […]
Authorities urge public to continue respecting preventive measures Despite Puerto Peñasco’s recent “green” categorization on the statewide health-risk alert map, Sonora itself has gone back to yellow nationally. Yolanda Venegas Valdez, epidemiologist for the Sonora Secretary of Health, reported Covid-19 cases are on the rise again locally, statewide, and across Mexico. She detailed from the […]
Take advantage of discounts on property tax payments in 2022! January – 20% discount February – 15% discount March – 10% discount Residents can pay property taxes at the Municipal Collections Offices located on Boulevard Kino (near intersection with) Constitution Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to […]
As of January 3, 2022, OOMAPAS is once again providing incentives and discounts as a way to promote paying water bills in advance. In addition to discounts for early payments, the governing board of the Municipal Potable Water Operating Body (OOMAPAS) has approved three monthly drawings with prizes ranging from domestic appliances to TVs, and […]
Wind and rain the afternoon of New Year’s eve in Puerto Peñasco led to a citywide power outage of at least 3 hours in the main part of town, and over 12 hours in outlying areas, including Miramar. Following tours through town, members of the Municipal Civil Protection and C.O.E. met to determine damage caused […]
Just weeks before the New Year, the more than three-year journey of a project among Rotary clubs in Arizona and Sonora to provide hospital equipment and supplies to five General Hospitals in the State of Sonora successfully culminated with the final delivery of material to Puerto Peñasco’s Integral Hospital on Dec. 21st. The ambitious project, […]
Just days before Christmas, the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) reported the rescue of three California sea lions in the area of Isla San Jorge (Bird Island). The rescue of a sea lion calf, youth, and adult male at Bird Island came as part of a third Disentanglement Campaign in the area. Personnel […]
Puerto Peñasco has registered about 2 million tourists in 2021. This represents a breath of fresh and is a sign of important recovery for the area following the impact particularly in 2020 of the Covid-19 pandemic, detailed Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). Vázquez del Mercado further indicated this […]
It was a joy on the 2nd day of Christmas to come across Jim Dalton – of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers – broadcasting a holiday showcase from his Colorado basement. The spirited way to begin the final stretch of 2021 was a kind reminder of music to come in 2022. That’s right, save the […]
On Sunday, December 19th, Puerto Peñasco held its first Nautical Christmas Light Parade, which was warmly welcomed by throngs of locals and visitors alike. The highly anticipated evening parade, postponed a day due to weather conditions, included twenty boats ranging in all shapes and sizes, each decorated in holiday lights and ornaments. The holiday sea-lights […]
In coordination with the Fire Department, Civil Protection, and the Municipal DIF, the local administration has set up a temporary shelter at the central Fire Department station located on Blvd. Francisco Javier Carrillo (formerly Blvd. Fremont). Maritza Montija Quintana, Director of City Affairs, detailed the temporary shelter the mayor has requested is equipped with mattresses […]
Next year, Puerto Peñasco will once again plan to bolster aerial connectivity, this time linking our seaside destination with Tijuana, Baja California. The route, recently formalized through an agreement of the City Government, Aero Calafia, and private investors, aims to take flight in April 2022. Fernando Antillón, Director of Puerto Peñasco’s International Mar de Cortés […]
News from The Santa Claus Club: We have been granted the use of a two bedroom/two bath condo during December, January and February on Pelican Point to raise funds for the Santa Claus Club. Great view of Cholla Bay and Pelican Point. Has wifi/TV. Fully furnished with full kitchen. Normal rental is $150.00 per night. […]
The 2021 baby turtle release season in Puerto Peñasco wrapped up on November 27th, curiously on National Conservation Day, following the natural hatching and journey of 92 baby turtles into the Sea of Cortez. This came after the release of an additional 497 baby turtles, stemming from 614 eggs this year. Biologist Humberto Gonzalez Veliz […]
As the year winds down, Nélida Barajas Acosta, Executive Director of the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) reported that despite Covid-19, in 2021 the organization managed to bounce back and make firm strides in programs aimed at sustainable fishing. Barajas Acosta stressed CEDO made even greater strides than was expected […]
On Dec. 7th, Rocky Point Rally founder and head organizer Oscar Palacio Soto, accompanied by mayors of both Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta along with the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented proceeds from this year’s 20th Anniversary edition to local institutions benefiting from this charitable facet of the rally. Funds raised at the rally come […]