Resources are being sought from the Commission on Border Ecology Cooperation (COCEF) to install sewage lines in the area of Las Conchas, as well as for water and sewage in La Cholla. These projects represent an investment of around 50 million pesos, reports Héctor Acosta Félix, Director of the Municipal Water and Sanitation Department (OOMAPAS). […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero In recent years, various tactics have been implemented to encourage Puerto Peñasco residents to pay local taxes and services in a timely manner. This year, the local City Administration, along with the Water and Sanitation offices (OOMAPAS and OOMISLIM), have come together to create a city wide raffle, which will take place […]
[pre_ad adid=”27814″] Padrés and Brewer share regional vision for development of Sonora and Arizona State Press Release (excerpts) During the “Energy Transforms Sonora and Arizona” plenary session of the 55th Sonora – Arizona Commission, held last week in Hermosillo, Governors Guillermo Padrés of Sonora and Janice K. Brewer of Arizona signed two important health agreements […]
Artists Izrael Ríos and Salvador García worked for three days in giving final touches to the sailfish (or marlin as some have stated), located at the intersection of Calle 13 and Blvd. Juárez. Airbrush artist Izrael Ríos detailed they reviewed pictures of sailfish in preparation of the work, noting details and original colors, which they […]
The plenary session of the Sonora – Arizona Commission will take place in Hermosillo on February 6th and 7th, led by Sonora Governor Guillermo Padrés and Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer. Luis Erasmo Terán Balaguer, Executive State Technical Secretary (STEE), provided details during a press conference last week, noting for 55 years this important gathering […]
Entregan edificio de Unidad de Hemodiálisis La señora Rafaela Félix de Figueroa recibió las llaves del inmueble de parte de la Fundación “Corazones Compasivos” PUERTO PEÑASCO, 31 ENERO 2014.- La Fundación Internacional “Corazones Compasivos” hizo entrega a la presidenta del sistema DIF Puerto Peñasco, señora Rafaela Félix de Figueroa de las llaves del edificio de la […]
Governor Padrés views advance of Puerto Peñasco Home Port At approximately noon on Jan. 29th, accompanied by Port and Merchant Marines Coordinator Guillermo Ruiz de Teresa, and numerous state and municipal officials, Sonora Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías paid a visit to Puerto Peñasco to review progress on breakwater construction of what will become the city’s […]
Cinematography in Sonora continues to be in vogue. The State Commission for Tourism Promotion (COFETUR) has announced Sonora will be the sight in upcoming months for the filming of “Jeremías”, a co-production of Terregal Films and Lemon Films. Casting for a young boy (7 – 10 years old) to play the main role in the […]
“As Hotels in Puerto Peñasco, and those who provide services for tourism, we must improve quality in order to counter the 16% tax increase along the border,” stated Oscar Palacio Soto, representative for Puerto Peñasco’s hotel industry. The 2014 value added tax increase (IVA) along Mexico’s border region (from 11% to 16%) is a measure […]
Funds from the Federal Maritime Zone tax (ZOFEMAT) of SEMARNAT (Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources) were used to put two street sweepers and a Bobcat utility machine into operation. This is part of a campaign to clean-up and fill pot holes along many of Puerto Peñasco’s main roads. Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, accompanied […]
State Press Release: Given its enviable geographic location, as of 2015 Puerto Peñasco will become the first Home Port in Mexico, and one of the most modern across Latin America. This will consolidate the cruise industry within the Sea of Cortes, assures Javier Tapia Camou, Coordinator of the State Commission for Tourism Promotion (COFETUR). Given […]
City Press Release Harold McKamich, international President of the “Caring Hearts” Foundation of Pittsburch, PA, along with local DIF President Mrs. Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, recently reviewed progress on construction of the new Hemodialysis Unit, which is about 30% complete. With Caring Hearts members on hand, who are also working hands-on with the construction, and […]
By Azucena Mazón The Hermosillo – Puerto Peñasco – Las Vegas flight route of Aeroméxico will be suspended for about three months, period which historically has been a lower tourism season for the area, remarked Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) President Héctor Vásquez del Mercado. As of January 9th, after consulting with the […]
By Azucena Mazón According to 2013 statistics from the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), which reflect an 8% increase over tourism numbers in 2012, local businesses believe 2014 could point to visitor numbers similar to that of 2008 or 2009. Oscar Palacio Soto, representative from the local Hotel sector, forecasts 2014 numbers similar […]
Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta confirms nearly 30 million pesos in federal funds will be used for roadwork along Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, which is set to get started before the end of the year. As stated in earlier reports, the initial work will extend along Blvd. Ocaña from Blvd. Benito Juarez to Ave. Juan […]