By José Antonio Pérez Following the death of an endangered female vaquita marina porpoise captured last week as part of the Vaquita CPR effort (Conservation, Protection, and Recovery), the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) announced the program has been suspended until the vaquita’s cause of death is known and protocols are in […]
Esperan causas de muerte de ejemplar capturado el fin de semana Por José Antonio Pérez La captura de vaquitas marinas quedó suspendida hasta conocer el resultado de la necropsia para conocer las causas de la muerte de la que se capturó el fin de semana y determinar los protocolos a seguir en esta misión, reveló […]
It’s now even easier to check in with RockyPoint360 on your phone! Announcing the new Android app on Google Play with direct links to Event Calendar, News, Directory, and more! Just go to Play Store and look up Rocky Point 360 – install – and done! Apple app info in the works!
2017 Rocky Point Rally™ Nov 9 – 12, 2017 * calendar subject to change * 9 Nov – Thursday / jueves MEET UP REST STOP @ Vazquez Liquors in Sonoyta – for the final stretch! 9 am – 5 pm Registration @ Barclin’s on Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway Rocky Point Rally Registration 2017: This […]
By José Antonio Pérez On Saturday, October 28th, the Puerto Peñasco San Peregrino Association held their 12th Annual Walk against Cancer, which is meant to raise awareness to self-checks and promoting physical activity. Just over 300 people, among them children, teens, and adults, gathered for the march which extended along Blvd. Juarez from the Health […]
By José Antonio Pérez Following over four years of anticipation in seeking to equip the center, along with the completion of paperwork as required by COFEPRIS, Puerto Peñasco’s first Dialysis Center finally began operations on Saturday, Oct. 28th, marking an end to the trying journey of renal patients in the area. During a simple ceremony […]
The annual Patti Springer Art in the Park fair is coming up November 25th 11 am – 4 pm Próximamente será el festival de arte denominado “Art in the Park”, que se realiza en Parque Fiesta anualmente en el área de Las Conchas (11 am – 4 pm) Artists are invited to contact organizers in […]
Avanza rescate de la vaquita marina; se localizó y rescató un ejemplar de aproximadamente 6 meses de edad Por José Antonio Pérez La localización y rescate de un ejemplar de vaquita marina de aproximadamente 6 meses de edad, fue anunciada con mucho entusiasmo por el secretario de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, […]
¡Si en Peñasco compramos, Todos Ganamos! By José Antonio Pérez Now in its fifth year, the “If we Buy in Peñasco, We all Win” campaign of the local Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) is currently underway, with the goal of continuing to encourage buying locally as a way to strengthen the local economy. CANACO President Elia […]
By José Antonio Pérez Sofía Meléndez Tiznado, Felipe Eduardo Alarcón Arreola, and Rafael Espinoza Navarro, three outstanding students from COBACH high school in Puerto Peñasco fulfilled their goal of qualifying for the World Educational Robot Contest 2017 (WER) to be held in Shanghai, China, after placing among the top 11 teams during the recent national […]
Prevén la asistencia de más de 8 mil motociclistas Por José Antonio Pérez Los pre registros para la edición 17 del rally Rocky Point avanzan en muy buenos términos, por lo que se mantiene la expectativa de que el número de motociclistas supere los ocho mil, con un ligero incremento respecto al año pasado, informó […]
Join the local Rotary Club on Oct. 19th at the Peñasco Expo Convention Center for their 2nd celebration of the “World’s Greatest Meal” in raising funds for ongoing efforts of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio across the globe, plus to support community efforts of the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club. 300 pesos (Reserve your tickets […]
Inauguran Estación Naval de búsqueda, rescate y vigilancia marítima Por José Antonio Pérez El proyecto de localización y rescate de vaquitas marinas mediante el uso de delfines entrenados inició con la inauguración de la Estación Naval de Búsqueda, Rescate y Vigilancia Marítima (Ensar) en San Felipe, Baja California. Las Secretarías de la Marina-Armada de México, […]
