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2018 January Chili Cook-Offs!

by Shandra Keesecker-Rivero

1/12/2018-PUERTO PENASCO MX CHOPPS POD COOKOFF Playa de Oro RV Park PUERTO PENASCO MX None available AQ Yes Qualifier Type POD Turn in: 1pm Entry Fee: $15.00 Meat Requirement: Open Charity: Santa Claus Club . Friday Day 1… (Pod Champion qualifies for Terlingua.) Accomodations: Playa de Oro, www.playadeororv@yahoo.com/reservationsindex, or Hotel Mirador Phone: 1 888 834 5750.  Contact: David Garner 480-648-7689 azmadjack@prodigy.net 1/13/2018-Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) SD 26th Annual South of the Border Fun in the Sun Playa de Oro RV Park Puerto […]

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Take advantage of 2018 property tax discounts

by Press Release

The local treasury office invites the community to once again take advantage of discounts on property tax payments now through March, plus the opportunity to enroll in the raffle of a 2018 Chevrolet Spark. January  20% discount February  15% discount March 10%  discount Property taxes can be paid directly at the Municipal Collections office, located […]

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Se prepararán astronautas en Pinacate para misión a Marte

by 360 Staff

Entrenarán de nuevo en El Pinacate a astronautas estadounidenses; prepara NASA misión a Marte Por José Antonio Pérez El Campo Volcánico de la Reserva de la Biósfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar, con una extensión de 7 mil 146 kilómetros cuadrados, se vestirá de Marte, para servir a la NASA en su futura […]

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Snowbirds flocking back to Puerto Peñasco

by 360 Staff

By José Antonio Pérez Tourists from abroad, frequently known as “snow birds” or rather those fleeing colder temps further North, are making their way back to Puerto Peñasco. This is extremely important as winter is generally considered to be a “low season” for tourism in town, expressed Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the local […]

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2018 Whalewatching season afoot

by 360 Staff

By José Antonio Pérez Along with cooler temperatures in Puerto Peñasco comes the beginning of whalewatching season, with whales having been spotted as early as the first week of December about six miles from shore. Harbor Master Luis Castro Galán noted while whale sightings, as well as spottings of whale sharks, attract people to the […]

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Ready to rock a decade of RCPM January Jam!

by Shandra Keesecker-Rivero

The rock-n-roll trek to the beach to celebrate a decade of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers’ January Jam is creeping right up.  Plus, haven’t you heard? Along with a decade of RCPM jamming by the January sea in Rocky Point, this year will be doused in birthday celebrations as a certain someone hits the 5 […]

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Where to go for Christmas & New Year’s in Rocky Point 2017

by 360 Staff

While many families traditionally enjoy New Year’s Eve in Mexico with a family dinner at home, there are ever more options around town for dinner, dancing, and a regular fiesta to ring in the año nuevo!  Plus, it’s good to keep in mind that Christmas Eve is traditionally the night families in Mexico get together […]

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Puerto Peñasco collects more than 350,000 plastic tops to assist children undergoing chemotherapy

by 360 Staff

By José Antonio Pérez & Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Thanks to recycling efforts to collect plastic tops from across Puerto Peñasco, children undergoing cancer treatment in Sonora will receive welcome support following the delivery of over 352,000 tops to the Fundación Un Día Especial Fonsi, A.C. (A Special Day Foundation).  The November delivery of plastic tops to […]

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Old Port Art Walk Dec. 30th

by Azucena Mazon

On December 30th, art galleries, curios shops, and restaurants across the Old Port will take part in an “Art Walk,” showcasing creations of local artists.  The route, which is drawn out so people can participate at their leisure, will open up at 4 p.m. Envisioned by Adelaida del Real y Pastor, the Art Walk route […]

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Shrimp Production up in Sonora

by Shandra Keesecker-Rivero

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishing, and Feed (SAGARPA), the Sonoran shrimp fleet has already produced over 13,000 tons of shrimp this season, surpassing last year’s yield to this point by 41% for smaller boats and 9% for deep sea vessels. Juan Pablo Miranda Verduzco, Deputy […]

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RCPM Jan Jam & Circus Mexicus 2018

by Shandra Keesecker-Rivero

2018 means a decade of Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers January Jam over the shores of Puerto Peñasco! Can you believe it?  With tickets now on sale for the January weekend music fest (Jan. 12 – 14), along with the Mexican Moonshine Golf Classic, why not also get the calendar ready and jot down Circus […]

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Puerto Peñasco among priority tourist destinations in Mexico

by 360 Staff

By José Antonio Pérez As of last year, Puerto Peñasco was added to the list of priority destination spots for Mexico, ranking in at 45th.  This, affirmed María Teresa Solís Trejo, Deputy Secretary of Tourism Planning and Policy for the Ministry of Tourism, allows for the alignment of local, municipal, and federal efforts in developing […]

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Scouting Club Box Derby Dec 2nd

by contributor

The Puerto Peñasco Scouting Box Car Derby is set for Saturday, December 2nd, @ 2:00 p.m  on the beach at Grenada del Mar Hotel in the Mirador (just east of Pitaya and Playa de Oro RV Park) Come cheer our scouts on. Car sponsorships still available for $20.00 USD. If you are interested in sponsoring […]