By MoKa Hammeken We received an invitation from Mayan Palace and Chef Neftalí Ponce for a tasting of the winning dishes from the 2013 Taste of Peñasco, secret ingredient: coffee. We couldn’t pass up this opportunity so confirmed we would be attending. The appointment for the tasting was at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 8th. […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The tides roll in and the tides roll out, and each Spring the Rocky Point Triathlon swims, rolls, and runs through Puerto Peñasco. On April 27th triathletes predominantly from across the Southwest and Mexico will once again take to the waves, sand, and roads surrounding Las Palomas Golf & Beach Resort, winding […]
Across the U.S. this weekend, much of the country will be springing forward with the beginning of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday. While in Rocky Point our clocks will stay the same (as they do in AZ and Sonora throughout the year), we’ll be springing right into the first weekend of Spring Break for Arizona […]
By: MoKa Hammeken *Excerpts first published in 2012* March 8th is a celebrated day that spreads across the world as an electric impulse, regardless of creed, language or culture: it’s International Women’s Day. For women who walk upon the earth and are able to turn the world around with solely a desire, this day is […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero For most travelers, the road to Puerto Peñasco invariably goes through the small border town of Plutarco Elías Calles, best known as Sonoyta. Other than running by Vasquez Licores in the center of town for gifts and souvenirs, or a snack-run to Circle K right near the turn off to Highway 2, […]
A recent City press release announced steps are being taken to spruce up various spots around town in anticipation of the upcoming vacation periods of Spring Break and Semana Santa. The goal, city officials explain, is to ensure both vacationers and families in Puerto Peñasco can thoroughly enjoy public spaces. A brigade of city workers […]
With Spring Break right around the corner, here are some quick tips and reminders for upcoming fiestas in Rocky Point! Passports Since 2009, now when traveling outside of the U.S., citizens need to have a passport or passport card to get back home stateside. If you are still working to get your passport, you can […]
March. In like a lion and out like a lamb, as the saying goes. With the weather warming up this weekend, we are ready to roar through a month of activities in Puerto Peñasco. As I was going through preparations to jot down activities for the weekend rundown, I was dismayed to find my desk […]
Creative Writing workshops continue their routes through town and instructors are leaving their imprints on Peñasco’s literary talents. Each workshop draws more interest and adds more youth to the ranks of aspiring writers of all ages. During the past Creative Workshop, held Feb. 4 – 9, we even had two 13 year old participants, each […]
City press release During the recent Taste of Peñasco event, local DIF President Rafaela Félix de Figueroa received two welcome donations to help make the hemodialysis program a reality for the city. (These donations are in addition to whatever funds were raised for DIF during the Taste event). Joe Rodriguez and Greg Bindel made a […]
City Press Release Feb. 19, 2013. Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta recently viewed the executive project of the city’s future Home Port, presentation of which was led by international business consortium Bermello Ajamil and presided over by businessman Luis Ajamil. With Javier Tapia Camou, State Coordinator of Tourism Promotion, on hand along with business […]
The Puerto Peñasco Music School, which is nearing its fifth anniversary, currently includes 77 young musicians, 41 of whom have just recently entered the musical ranks. On Feb. 19th the Music School Board, accompanied by Jesús Romero Chagoyán, City Director of Civic and Cultural Affairs, made a presentation of new instruments representing the third and […]
Leer en Español By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero An arid, rocky landscape just an hour south of the US/Mexico border; dark remnants of lava flows crisscross the desert while traveling sand dunes creep across the horizon, stretching out to meet up with the sea. Enter a vibrant young filmmaker donning a black cap, eyes full of curiosity […]
Alex Rivera, Director of Sleep Dealer during his visit to Puerto Peñasco.
City Press Release Chef Neftali Ponce demonstrated supremacy in the culinary arts, becoming the winner of the 6th edition of the “Taste of Peñasco – Iron Chef” competition. Funds raised at the event will be distributed equally among the Fire Department, Santa Claus Club, and the hemodialysis project of the Municipal DIF. La Plaza del […]
