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Mini-aquarium offers glimpse of sealife

Though not quite complete, a new aquarium experience will be open to the public for a few days so that people can view the resident caguama sea turtles, and other species. Jesús Pulido, responsible for the aquarium endeavor, remarked staff is currently working on the space while also looking to bring in new species. Still, […]

Llegó la Expo Oaxaca a la Plaza del Camarón del 05 al 23 de abril

Las tradicionales nieves de garrafa, antojitos mexicanos, artesanía, miscelánea, ropa típica y colorida de Oaxaca y música folclórica entre muchos artículos más  están  ya a la venta en el Expo Oaxaca que se instaló en la Plaza del Camarón. Son decenas de puestos del grupo “Hermanos Juárez de Oaxaca” en donde se ofrecen los productos […]

Expo Oaxaca at Shrimp Plaza April 5-23

Traditional ice cream, Mexican treats, folk-art, typical colorful clothing from Oaxaca, and music, among many other articles are on display at the Expo Oaxaca set up at Shrimp Plaza. The group “Hermanos Juárez de Oaxaca” have set up dozens of stands across the plaza, which will remain from April 5th – 23rd. “The idea is […]

Casa de la Cultura to offer 23 new workshops

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. April 6, 2017.  The Puerto Peñasco Casa de la Cultura announced its educational offerings for the upcoming cycle, which include 23 workshops and two clubs so that children, youth, and adults can take part in artistic-cultural activities. Nina Mier, Art & Culture Director, together with Beatriz Salido, Director of the Casa de […]

Municipal DIF and Rocky Point Medical Clinics team up to provide low-cost specialized surgeries

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. March 31, 2017. Beginning April 3rd, a collaborative agreement between Municipal DIF and Rocky Point Medical Clinics (Clínicas Médicas, A.C.) will help provide free medical care as well as low-cost specialized surgeries performed principally by medical specialists from the U.S. First Lady and Municipal DIF President Linda Pivac de Munro, together with […]

Tiburones Baseball Home Opener April 11th!

Liga Norte de México Baseball Season to kick off at remodeled stadium The Liga Norte de México’s much-awaited baseball season bringing together thousands of fans is about to begin, and what better way than in the newly remodeled stadium of the kick-off host in Puerto Peñasco? This year, teams in the strengthened Liga Norte de […]

XXV Coastal & Tourist Ride to attract hundreds of riders from region

What first began as a hobby for dozens of horseback riders in the region has become an annual event, the Cabalgata Costera brings together more than 500 riders from municipalities in Sonora and Baja California, and is now readying for its Fifteenth Anniversary. The ride, which will be held April 22nd – 23rd will include […]

Paying respects to Notary Public Armando Ramírez Islas

By José Antonio Perez Families, friends, colleagues, and fellow political party members paid tribute this week to Jesús Armando Ramírez Islas, Notary Public No. 29, who passed away in Hermosillo on March 20th following heart surgery the day before. In simple yet moving ceremonies, friends and family accompanied “Mandy” Ramírez Islas’ ashes on Thursday, first […]

Instrument donations – Music to our ears!

By Azucena (Susy) Mazón, Shandra (Sami) Keesecker-Rivero Do you have a musical instrument just yearning to be played? The Academia de Música de Puerto Peñasco, together with the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, A.C.), several local businesses, and the Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) encourage residents and visitors to consider donating musical instruments to […]

Crónica: Un respiro. Las Caminatas de Kino

Todo se alineaba para que ese viaje pudiera ser, la onceava edición de Los Caminos de Kino, regresar al corazón de la Reserva del Pinacate. La ruta seria pasar por Sonoyta , dejar ahí a las hijas y luego avanzar más de 30 kilómetros por la carretera de San Luis y adentrarse al desierto. Cinco […]

Young vaquita marina body found near San Felipe

Despite several efforts to preserve the endangered vaquita marina population in the Upper Gulf of California, the Sea Shepherd non-governmental organization reported finding the small corpse of a vaquita marina newborn along the area known as “Playa Hermosa” located 34 kilometers south of San Felipe, B.C. PROFEPA, the Mexican Federal Environmental Protection agency, will begin […]

2nd Soap Box Derby getting ready to roll!

The 2nd Rocky Point Charanga (Soap box) Derby is nearing, with promises of curves, ramps, and even more fun! The Charanga Derby, organized by the board of directors from the José Dávalos “Casa Hogar” Home for the Elderly, for a second year in a row will raise funds for the home and this year promises […]

2nd “Day of the Child” Fundraiser for Esperanza para los Niños

The 2nd “Day of the Child” fundraising celebration for the Esperanza para los Niños children’s home will take place April 30th from 2 pm – 6 pm on Sandy Beach in front of the Sonoran Sky Resort.  April 30th is Children’s Day in Mexico so what better day to welcome kids from Esperanza and the […]