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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341
place to visit by creating the Puerto
Facebook is always a way to get a pretty
Peñasco Tourism Auxiliary Unit. No
immediate answer to your question.
doubt you’ve already heard of this team,
Well, on a more positive note…
seen them or even read about them. This
the town is really shaping up. Take a
new Unit is a few months old with their
leisurely drive around the different
office being next door to the Convention
barrios
Center. You will see them out patrolling
notice how much better everything is
the beach and other tourist areas in their
looking. In a couple years Rocky Point
It’s nearing 80-wonderful-degrees
khaki’s and white shirts. They are there
will be unrecognizable.
here in Rocky Point today. Technically
to help you, keep you safe, and let you
We kick April off with the annual
it is Spring, but it feels like wonderful
know if you are doing something illegal
Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza in the
summer. Ah, it must be May? Nope, it’s
(or stupid) and to stop that behavior.
Shrimp Plaza (at the corner of Fremont
only April – even better! Spring Break
Hopefully this will cut down on a lot of
and Benito Juarez) on April 2nd. Fill
and Semana Santa are behind us and
the bogus speeding fines and running
your bellies with authentic southern
we now look forward to summer and
of invisible stop signs. Warnings will be
food and your ears with Zydeco music.
Memorial Day. Lots of activities start
given, not fines. If this Unit works out
Lots of drinks and arts and crafts and
to happen all around town and it’s just
it will be a major boon for the city. It’s
you can even dress up and enter the
the perfect time of year to visit Puerto
always nice to have someone on your
costume contest. It’s free and open to
Peñasco. There is definitely no better
side in a foreign country.
everyone. And we round off the end
By Lannette Phipps
(neighborhoods/areas)
and
way to get your daily dose of Vitamin D!
No doubt a lot of you are making
of the month with Fleet 66 Cinco de
Weekly rumors about the Home Port
– or plan on making - reservations for
Mayo Regatta at Playa Bonita on Sandy
have been going on since its inception,
your condo, hotel or resort. Now that
Beach. It’s a great sight to see all of those
with most of them being false. For
the town is so big, with so many rental
brightly colored Hobie Cats out in the
months and months work has continued,
choices, you have to be very careful
water. Watch our Facebook page for
contrary to rumors that say it had
that you are not being scammed when
more events and check out the Events
stopped. Well, now it has stopped. We
you book online. It was brought to my
Section in this issue.
have to remember that there is always
attention that scammers are taking
The whales have gone, but the
some chaos when one regime leaves
popular websites, stealing the photos
dolphins, sea lions and killer sunsets are
office and the next one takes over. Our
and information and creating a bogus
still here so hurry up and get down here
Home Port is way too important to this
site from which they can steal your credit
to Rocky Point. If you haven’t taken a
town, the State of Sonora and even the
card and personal information. Most
trip to Bird Island you MUST put it on
country to just stop and leave us with a
of you probably have places you trust
your Summer Bucket List. It is truly an
jetty. Give our newly elected Presidente
Sandra Jo O’Hare Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher
to book through but since we get new
awesome experience. See you soon!
Ernesto “Kiko” Munro and his team
readers/visitors every month I thought
Lannette Phipps Editorial / Contributing Writer
some time to get settled and work some
it was worth a mention. If you are sent
“KemperSports,
issues out and no doubt we will begin to
an email (which is usually the way
management company, is rewarding
Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com
see work on the Home Port start back
scammers solicit), enter the company
every ace made at its approximately
up. We all know the Home Port will
name into Google before you open any
120 participating properties with a
happen, we just don’t know when.
links. Check the spelling down to the
free 8 day, 7 night stay for 2 at one of
While the Port is on hold, Presidente
letter and pay attention to the language.
the Mayan Resorts in Puerto Peñasco
Munro is not sitting idle and is kicking
PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION
If you are ever unsure then shoot us an
or Nuevo Vallarta.” And of course you
butt on making Rocky Point a better
email or call us and we’ll help you out.
want to come to Puerto Peñasco!
TELEPHONE from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anita K., Barb Mumaug, Cap ‘n Greg, Steve Franklin, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Joe Houchin, Marcia Diane, Mark Paliscak, Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Nancy Phelan, Sandy Spain. ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner
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ADVERTISERINDEX & PHONENUMBERS DIALING INSTRUCTIONS from the U.S., Canada and Mexico
ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.
(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code
CALLING FROM THE U.S. Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed
CALLING WITHIN MEXICO
dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listed as 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.
LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES
from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index. U.S. cells may vary - check with your service provider. AT&T Viva Mexico Plan works best.
CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP
to dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number to dial PP from a long distance MX cell dial 045-638 + 7-digit number
U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES
U.S. numbers are listed with (brackets) around area code. Some businesses have U.S. offices and others may be using VOIP lines.
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INDEX A
A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Attorney At Law Maria Luisa Ortiz Hinojoza....388-0606
B Bacanora Grill........................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices...................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.......................383-8500 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919
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Latitude 31...............................................383-4311
Rocky Point Home Builders................(638) 383-6524
D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993
Little Italy Pizza..................................(928) 683-2221
or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683
Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802
Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452
Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134
Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434
Lourdes Rivera..........................044-638-380-3366
Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325
Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056
Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours......(623) 551-1616
or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax...........................................................383-5193
Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650
E Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328
F Family of God................................................383-3480 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608
G Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970
M Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233
S
Manny’s Beach Club......................383-3605/383-3215
Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145
Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747
or.......................................................520-777-0018
Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605
Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158
Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117
N-O
Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858
Nails Center................................................388-0434
Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577
Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW
Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181
....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869)
Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075
Optica Turati................................................383-4645
Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881
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or................................................044-638-384-0458
Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687
Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445
Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455
or.........................................................623-910-2930
Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166
H Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free.............866-443-2368/602-971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123
I-J-K Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................877-679-7900 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512
Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199
Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Sky Bar.......................................044-638-110-7137 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772
T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134
Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596
Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149
U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142
Turati Optical..............................................383-4645
Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482
Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919
Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301
or........................................................602-324-7241
Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625
T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556
Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777
U-V
................................................(520) 505-7777
U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365
Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446
or.............................................480-232-3518
Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200
Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768
Q&R
Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252
Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365
Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065
Ramon’s Old Port......................................383-7475
Burrito Express..............................................383-8460
Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962
or....................................................638-105-1732
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Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079
Reincom..........................................638-102-0065
Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219
C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673
Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948
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Rey del Mar................................................383-5490
X-Y-Z
Canvas................................................638-383-1161
La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698
Richard Savino................................638-380-4272
Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283
Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338
La Fondita...............................................383-8384
or..................................................(480) 707-3822
Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280
C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689
La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569
Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas
ZaGas.......................................................383-8100
Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133
Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670
Rocky Point Chiropractic....................(638) 386-1306
Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020
U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426
or.............................................U.S. Cell (480) 263-3242
Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250 Zuq Deli & Salads.........................................388-5050
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CHURCHES Phone Numbers
Assembly of God..........................................................383-3364 Adonai Comunidad Cristiana.......................................383-3865 Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco..........................383-2240 Peñasco Christian Fellowship.......................................383-4513 Family of God Christian Fellowship.........................383-3480 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall.............................388-6244 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.....................................383-2959 Templo La Hermosa...................................................383-7130
EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial
066 for EMERGENCIES
AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 Emergency dial...071
Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency dial...068
Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE
that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712 Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.
AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)
ELECTRIC
RESTAURANTS
Emergency dial...066
Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315
Figaros Pizza 383-8181
Juniors Restaurant 388-9461 La Cita Cafe 383-2270 La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed. La Fondita 383-8384 9am-9pm Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm
Pet Friendly
HOTELS
If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com
VETERINARY CARE
Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto
Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)
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EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL 2016 EVERYDAY Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com. American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Monday. 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Penasco Singles Happy Hour, now on Tuesdays at Latitude 31 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 7-8PM Salsa Lessons! At South Side Jillz. Come and learn how to dance like a pro! THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 42). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 3820113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At noon every Sunday. All our welcome.
CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Friday 1st • 9am Mariposa PJ Brunch at Balboas Rest. To benefit the Piñata Workshop. Saturday 2nd • 10am - 3PM - Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza, Zydeco music, authentic Lousiana food and drinks, custome contests, los of arts and crafts. On Shrimp Plaza on Blvd. Benito Juarez and Fremont. • O.T.L. Over-The-Line Softball sponsored by the Baja Cantina Hotel Sunday 3rd • Sonora Rally. San Luis Rio Colorado - Puerto Peñasco. Four days of hardcore off-road rally in Mexico’s beautiful Sonora Desert. For more info visit http://www.sonorarally. com/ Monday 4 • Sonora Rally. San Luis Rio Colorado - Puerto Peñasco. Four days of hardcore off-road rally in Mexico’s beautiful Sonora Desert. For more info visit http://www.sonorarally. com/ th
Tuesday 5th • Sonora Rally. San Luis Rio Colorado - Puerto Peñasco. Four days of hardcore off-road rally in Mexico’s beautiful Sonora Desert. For more info visit http://www.sonorarally. com/ Wednesday 6th • Sonora Rally. San Luis Rio Colorado - Puerto Peñasco. Four days of hardcore off-road rally in Mexico’s beautiful Sonora Desert. For more info visit http://www.sonorarally. com/ Thursday 7th • Sonora Rally. San Luis Rio Colorado - Puerto Peñasco. Four days of hardcore off-road rally in Mexico’s beautiful Sonora Desert. For more info visit http://www.sonorarally. com/ Saturday 9th • CBSC HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at the Club House in Cholla Bay • One Club Open at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay
MAY 2016 Sunday 1st • Mexican Labor Day (National Holiday) • Fleet 66 Cinco de Mayo Regatta at Playa Bonita on Sandy Beach • Sky Dive Arizona go to www. skydiveaz.com for more info. Thursday 5th • Cinco de Mayo Saturday 7th • Agave Fest Tequila, Bacanora, Mezcal & Sotol. For more info like our Facebook Page. • JJ’s Chili Cook-off & Garage Sale Sunday 8th • Happy Mother’s Day! (U.S.) Tuesday 10th • Happy Mother’s Day! (Mexico) Thursday 12th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby Friday 13th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby • Las Palomas 10th Anniversary Tournament. For more info call 1-866-286-5053. • SADR - SandStorm 300. For more info visit racesadr.com Saturday 14th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby • Las Palomas 10th Anniversary Tournament. For more info call 1-866-286-5053. • SADR - SandStorm 300. For more info visit racesadr.com Sunday 15th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby • Las Palomas 10th Anniversary Tournament. For more info call 1-866-286-5053. • Teacher’s Day (Mexico) Saturday 21st • OBSC - 5th Off-Road Poker Run Monday 23rd • Student’s Day (Mexico) Thursday 26th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby
Thursday 14th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby
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Friday 15th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby
Saturday 28th • 5PM Mark Mulligan in Concert at the Caribbean Parrot (on Sinaloa) • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby
Saturday 16th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby Saturday 23th • The International Jazz Festival, at the Schuk Toak Visitors Center of the Pinacate. Sunday 24 • 8:30am Toma Color “Color Run”. 5Km and 10Km. All money is donated to a Charity. th
Thursday 28th • Sky Dive Arizona go to www. skydiveaz.com for more info. Friday 29th • Sky Dive Arizona go to www. skydiveaz.com for more info. Saturday 30th • Día del Niño (Mexico) • Rocky Point Triathlon @ Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort • Fleet 66 Cinco de Mayo Regatta at Playa Bonita on Sandy Beach • Sky Dive Arizona go to www. skydiveaz.com for more info.
Sunday 29th • Happy Birthday Sandy!! • CBSC Fish Fry & Awards Sunday 30th • Memorial Day • 8am-11am Pancake Breakfast / Silent Auction at Latitude 31 Restaurant. JUNE 2016 Thursday 9th • Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at JJ’s Cantina Saturday 11th • O.T.L. Over-The-Line Softball sponsored by the Baja Cantina Hotel Sunday 12th • Mañanathon at JJ’s Cantina Sunday 19th • Happy Father’s Day!
People ask me all the time, “Where is the best bar in Rocky Point?” I say, “It depends.” If you want a place to drink until you fall down, you can do that at home, and you probably should. If you want a place that is jammed with members of the opposite sex who are not too picky who they hook up with, you should put the clinic on speed dial, because you’ll need it. Everyone, including me, who has visited for a weekend or lived here for decades has a list of “bests” in Rocky Point. Remember I am not as young as I used to be, so the younger crowd (under 50) may prefer more rowdy destinations. For example, one spring break at Manny’s I saw more skin than the time at a family reunion when my Aunt Bertha sat on a fire ant hill and had to rip off all her clothes to get relief. (I am still in therapy twice a week.) So get your butt to Rocky Point, and try some of my faves. • Best Tacos • Asadero Viva Mexico (first street left off the fish market) • Best Fast Food • Chon’s Hot Dogs (on Constitucion off Juarez) • Best Place to Watch Sunsets • Playa Bonita Hotel (Sandy Beach)
• Best Cheap Drinks and Food • American Legion Post #15 (on Chihuahua in the Mirador, membership not required) • Best Shrimp Seller • Jose’s (at the fish market) • Best Traditional Mexican Food • La Curva (on Kino) • Best Curio Shop • Lino’s (Cardboard Mall) • Best Glassware and Talavera Shop • Mercedes (on the right coming back from the Malecon) • Best Small Motel • Motel Carmelita (Ave. Barrera) • Best Outdoor Bar Experience • South Side Jillz (off Calle 13) Dear Reader: This is my 100th column for the Rocky Point Times. Over the years I have covered everything from bikinis to burritos, and now it’s your chance. I am opening this space to occasional guest columns. You’ll need to write about 400 words to fill the space. Send it to me at greg@ btrtms.com. The deadline is the 10th of the month prior to publication. Trust me, with your name in print, you will be rich and famous beyond your wildest dreams. Or maybe not, but it could be fun.
Got a ? for Cap’n Greg? Email to rockypointtimes@yahoo.com or send to RPTimes: PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341
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Puerta Privada...A Must See Property!!!
t all began in 1994 with the first hi-rise development in town, Plaza Las Glorias Hotel & Condos (now Peñasco del Sol & Condominiums Pinacate). After that, it was Princesa de Peñasco in 1998, Sonoran Spa in 2000, and Sonoran Sea in 2002. Miguel Guevara was the Project Director and Mary Snyder the Sales Director, for these 4 resorts. They were all completed, sold out, turned over to the homeowners, and are currently managed and rented as some of Peñasco’s favorites.
With 7 additional rental properties popping up on Sandy Beach, the Guevara/Snyder development team decided the town was ready for a unique project that did not allow rentals. So in 2004, Guevara joint ventured with Carlos Saenz, who owned and operated Palmar RV Park for many years. In 2005, the RV park came down, with constuction and sales beginning for Puerta Privada. The project was sold out, completed and delivered by 2007. Combining past experience, reputation, and proven track record, Puerta Privada continues to be the leader in setting the standard for quality construction, design, and finishes. The project consists of two towers that run directly parallel to the water, providing 180 degree views of the ocean to the south, and golf course views to the north, from every single condo. They are quite spacious with the 2 bedroom units just under 2000 sq ft and the 3 bedroom units at 2750 sq ft. Marble floors, beveled cut glass, granite countertops, reverse osmosis water/ice, stainless appliances and dual pane windows are just some of the features that come standard in all of the units. The common areas include 2 negative edge pools, one heated and the other Olympic lap length, 2 hot tubs, underground parking, pet park, basketball, and lighted tennis court. The 3 story amenity building, fabulously detailed with carved cantera stone, features a state of the art fitness center (with resident personal trainer), a game room loaded with air hockey, pool table, shuffleboard, foos ball, darts, and touch screen video game computers.
The top floor clubhouse is beautifully furnished with full kitchen and bar areas, plasma TV’s, BBQ’s poker tables and fireplace. This is where the true heart of Puerta Privada begins. It’s not just a project but a home away from home, with a family feel. Most of the owners have condos in other developments, or businesses in town. Why do they prefer Privada? Due to the non rental policy, (long term leases ARE allowed), there is such a community atmosphere, since everyone knows their neighbor, and they are all there for the same reason. Every month there are events, golf or tennis tournaments, art shows, holiday parties with bands, etc. Or the last minute, everyonebring-somethingto-share, get togethers at the pool or clubhouse. Many of the owners have said that they have made some of the best friendships here, which will last a lifetime. Almost all of the current HOA board members, including the president and resort administrator, have served on other boards in Peñasco. This experience, coupled with the lack of rental, which causes wear and tear, allows Puerta Privada to maintain some the lowest HOA monthly fees on the beach.
This unique project has it all…quality, reputation, privacy and, in today’s market, the opportunity to take advantage of some terrific, resale opportunities. Visit the “Privada Lifestyle” and experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!! For pressure free information, the furnished model on Sandy Beach is open 7 days a week, 9AM-5PM or checkout the website at www.PuertaPrivada.com.
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You Are The Boss at… El Jefe Boat Charters!
By Mark Paliscak
Happy April Rocky Point! Man, what an awesome Spring Break we had. The people coming to town were amazing and the fun that followed was simply epic! I was very happy to see the restaurants, cantinas, beaches, vendors, swim up bars and sports rentals in full force and extra busy. The weather has been simply fantastic since mid-January so if you have not come to Rocky Point in a while, you need to get here and if you have, please return…the list of fun events happening in town in the coming months is sure to please everyone! And speaking of pleasing everyone, the best rumor on Sandy Beach is no longer a rumor…SWIM is back at Bella Resort! SWIM is the super fun, casual and THE place to catch an afternoon beverage and tantalizing appetizer while soaking in the swim up bar or hanging out at the totally renovated and expanded restaurant and walk up bar area. The elegant yet super fun vibe is usually topped off with some great afternoon bands to further your FUN Rocky Point experience. Be sure to pop on over to SWIM and check out the newest addition to the fun times in Rocky Point! Recently, my friends Brooke (Rubiacita), Cowboy Kelly and Tomas and I decided to seek out a boat excursion out on our Sea of Cortez. So we checked out a couple web sites and learned that the boat tour would be leaving dock around 12:30. Upon arrival, we learned that the boat was sold out for the day. Never people to let some sour news spoil our day (the glass is not half full...it is over flowing!) we inquired about chartering out our own boat for the afternoon. The result was our meeting up with Pepe Cruz and EL JEFE BOAT CHARTERS! And, let fate have it that Pepe did indeed have a boat for us to charter
and after some quick talk and a fast run to the adult beverage store (thank you Jose from the Boo Bar for giving us a lift…what awesome timing!), we were on our way and out to the Sea of Cortez! So off we went captained by Pepe’s brother Checko, a jovial guy with the precise knowledge of where the whales and schools of dolphins are located. Tunes were cranked, beverages were served and the fun began! After about a 45 minute ride out to sea, the most amazing sights began. At least 40 whales were within 50 yards of our boat breaching out of the water and showing off their amazing strength and beauty. The dolphins seemed to be everywhere as well swimming alongside the boat and dancing along to the tunes. We cruised around for a couple hours and ended up watching the most incredible sunset across the sea that I have ever seen! It truly was one of my favorite experiences EVER in Rocky Point! We loved it so much, we booked El Jefe Boat Charters for the very next day and off we went again to enjoy the amazing dolphins, whales, sea life and sunset. Pepe and Checko really know how to make the whole day enjoyable and for about $50 a person, your day can be upgraded from great to ROCK STAR!
The guys were so warm and fun I decided right then that they were the feature for the Rocky Point Times. Recently, I sat down with
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Pepe to find out more about him and his business… Marco: When did you start your charter boat business and tell me about the business? Pepe: I started the business in 2008 as I love to be on the sea and I love to guide and entertain others. Marco: (laughs)…Si! You are good at that! Tell me a little about you and your life. Pepe: Well, I have lived a very blessed life as I get to work on the ocean which is just the best place to be. I was married on November 26th of last year to my beautiful bride and life is great! Marco: When did you first come to Rocky Point and how did you start the business? Pepe: I first came to Rocky Point in 2007. I was going to Cabo San Lucas with my boats and I made a stop here in Rocky Point to plan my next move and plan the trip to Cabo. But, as luck have it, I met the locals and loved the easy, kick back lifestyle of in a smaller town and low and behold, I found the place that I wanted to live! Marco: Tell me about your boats and what excursions do you offer: Pepe: I have several boats to meet all party sizes. I charter for fishing mostly, but also for sightseeing, sunset cruises, whale and dolphin watching and sometimes people just want to be out at sea in the salty air! My boats are always clean, ready and we are on time. The boats are in excellent condition and the captains are bilingual and always in a fun, Rocky Point mood. Marco: Yes, for sure…a way fun experience!! What can someone expect on the fishing trips? Pepe: The boats will be ready with poles, tackle and bait and the customer never has to take the fish off the pole if they do not want to. We always find fish and the clients are always satisfied. Marco: What is your best response from your clients? Pepe: Like you, they rebook with us and refer other clients to us. I am a firm believer in the universe…be kind to others and good things will come our way. Marco: That’s awesome advice and words I too try to live by! Pepe and El Jefe Boat Charters can be reached at MX 638-105-9720 or by email at pepecruz@gmail.com. I HIGHLY recommend Pepe and his fun crew for an amazing experience out on our Sea of Cortez. Whether you are fishing, sightseeing or just want a kick back get a way out on the sea, it is an experience I promise you will not forget! As Van Morrison wrote and sang…”Hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky…let your soul and spirit fly...into the mystic”… And, I look forward to seeing YOU down by the SEA, in amazing place...we call ROCKY POINT! Adios Amigos! GOD BLESS!
Since I turned 61 this year I look at life and experiences through different eyes than when I was 30. These are my top 20 life’s lessons or observations. 1) If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of payments. 2) We live in a society where pizza gets to your house before the police. 3) I never really grew up, I only learned how to act in public. Sometimes. 4) Raising Children: You spend the first 2 years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next 16 years telling them to sit down and shut-up. 5) Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason. 6) I always take life with a grain of salt, ...plus a slice of lemon, ...and a shot of tequila. 7) The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. 8) God is watching us, the least I can do is be entertaining. 9) I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather did. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. 10) A bank is a place that will lend me money, if I can prove that I don’t need it. 11) Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 12) My pinkie toe is a device for finding furniture in a dark room. 13) Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America? 14) America has enough gun control. What they need is idiot control. 15) When in doubt, mumble. 16) Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the edge of the pool and throw them fish? 17) Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says “In case of emergency, notify:” I put “DOCTOR”. 18) Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. 19) I didn’t fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian And my most valuable lesson that I have learned in 61 years of life....... 20) NEVER , I mean NEVER fry bacon naked.
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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM The very first free spay/neuter clinic for the year was held Saturday March 19th, 2016. The clinic was held at the city building on Josefa, just past the railroad tracks about a block from Fremont. The group that volunteered their services are all local veterinarians from Puerto Peñasco. They have formed a union and hope to conduct a free clinic every month. The first free clinic was held in 2009 by Give some Life and sponsored by the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Since that time we have conducted at least 2 free clinics a year sterilizing over 2,000 cats and dogs. Sterilization is the solution to the overpopulation of animals and we are proud to be a part of this movement. We support the Mexican veterinarians who are conducting clinics in all parts of Mexico. We do not have the dates for the April clinic but you can call the city for more information at 388-5152. Medical e v i d e n c e indicates that females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier. (Many veterinarians now sterilize dogs and cats as young as eight weeks of age.) Male pets who are neutered eliminate their chances of getting testicular cancer, and it is thought that they have lowered rates of prostate cancer, as well. Un-neutered dogs are much more assertive and prone to urine-marking (lifting his leg) than neutered dogs. Although it is most often associated with male dogs, females may do it, too. Spaying or neutering your dog should reduce urine-marking and may stop it altogether. For cats, the urge to spray is extremely strong in an intact cat, and the simplest solution is to get yours neutered or spayed by 4 months of age before there is even a problem. Neutering solves 90 percent of all marking issues, even in cats that have been doing it for a while. It can also minimize howling, the urge to roam, and fighting with other males. In both cats and dogs, the longer you wait, the greater the risk you run of the surgery not doing the trick because the behavior is so ingrained. Other behavioral problems that can be ameliorated by spay/neuter include: • Roaming, especially when females are «in heat.» • Aggression: Studies also show that most dogs bites involve dogs who are unaltered. • Excessive barking, mounting, and other dominance-related behaviors. While getting your pets spayed/neutered can help curb undesirable behaviors, it will not change their fundamental personality, like their protective instinct.
C a r i n g for a pet with reproductive system cancer or pyometra can easily run into the thousands of dollars—five to ten times as much as a routine spay surgery. Additionally, unaltered pets can be more destructive or high-strung around other dogs. Serious fighting is more common between unaltered pets of the same gender and can incur high veterinary costs. Renewing your pet›s license can be more expensive, too. Many counties have spay/neuter laws that require pets to be sterilized, or require people with unaltered pets to pay higher license renewal fees. Millions of pet deaths each year are a needless tragedy. By spaying and neutering your pet, you can be an important part of the solution. Please check with your neighbors that may not have transportation and help transport their pets to the clinic or a local veterinarian. Thank you to all that help. We are very busy with kitten season just around the corner. Please help us with medical bills and care for the many animals by making a donation through PayPal...nancy_phelan@yahoo.com…will take you to the Animal donation page. You can also send checks to AACORP, PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. We have drop off sites in Phoenix and Peoria for donations. Please call Nancy for address information. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341
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Local Red Cross Gives Annual Report
Let’s take a walk-Rocky Point Style
By Jim Ringquist
The local Red Cross of Puerto Peñasco provided more than 5,000 forms of service to the community during 2015, whether consultations or medical attention, and collected over 650,000 pesos from diverse fundraising activities throughout the year, indicated Board President Julio Valenzuela during a recent report of the institution’s activities this year. Valenzuela detailed numerous achievements this past year, as well as funds raised for the care and attention provided by the institution, along with ambulance services. The Board Director stressed that within just one year the local Red Cross went from having 1 working emergency vehicle to 7, following repairs to existing vehicles and the donation of additional units through the efforts of the local Rotary Club (Club Rotario Mar de Peñasco, A.C.) and the State Red Cross. He remarked the annual Red Cross collected rose just over 273,000 pesos (approximately $17,600 US) for the institution while an additional 318,000 pesos (approximately $20,500 US) were made possible from the “round up” program at local OXXO stores earlier in the year. Fees from license plates donated to the local Red Cross in 2015 totaled 49,000 pesos (approximately $3,150 USD), along with 40,000 pesos from property tax payments (approximately $2500 USD), and nearly 40,000 pesos from parking fee collections specifically for the Red Cross during the recent Rocky Point Rally. In coming days, the Red Cross will also be receiving part of the donation from registration fees raised during the recent Rocky Point Rally (last year this amount was approximately $2000 USD). With funds from the various fundraising opportunities, the Red Cross is currently working on building a roof over the emergency room area at its facilities and has purchased ambulance equipment as well as worked to meet one of their strongest needs - that of buying diesel and fuel in general for ambulances. To help meet this need, Mayor Kiko Munro announced the City Administration has committed to provide the local Red Cross with 1200 liters of diesel/gasoline monthly. This is in addition to providing 9 salaries through the City, for Red Cross personnel. During the past administration the Red Cross was also given a piece of land to raffle off as a fundraising effort in helping to cover the needs of the institution. The raffle took place on Friday, February 26th.
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
By Anita Kaltenbaugh
Hike, walk, stroll, skip, trot, cruise, ramble, saunter, run, roam, linger, gallivant, mosey, drift, sashay and wander. You get the idea. The best way to experience any town is to put on your walking shoes and explore. Rocky Point is no different. With all the Fit Bit, Apple watch, and step trackers out there, starting or ending your day with a stroll is not only beneficial to your health, and mental clarity, but it enables you to unearth the real action of Rocky Point. Are you a walker? (hopefully, not the walking dead kind), but a person who enjoys lifting their spirits with a good hike? Is getting to know a place, feeling it’s vibe, achieved by walking on its sidewalks, its sandy shores, feet to the ground rather than pedal to the medal? If so, you’re in luck, the choices of trotting in Rocky Point are plentiful. Here are six ways to wander around Rocky Point: 1. Water’s Edge beachcombing- An obvious choice, walking at the water’s edge. Nothing like breathing in the fresh sea air, captivated by the glistening Sea of Cortez, the pelicans gliding by and happy splashes all around. If that’s your go-to instinct, then Peñasco offers several seaside options. a. Sandy Beach. Park near Hotel Peñasco Del Sol on Calle 13 start at the very end and walk as long as your heart desires. Looking for a mile or two hike? Head down to Las Palomas and then turn back. For a longer more intense hike, start at Peñasco Del Sol and walk the beach to the new pier in front of Wrecked at the Reef you will be in the 4-5 mile category round trip with this sandy hike. b. Cholla Bay at low tide. Park on the bay side of Cholla, J.J.’s Cantina is a fine place to start (check the Rocky Point Times tide chart for low tide), and dare yourself to walk across the bay to Black Mountain. Wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy, and wet. But, remember— crucial piece of advice --watch the tides. You might make it all the
way across but perhaps pre-plan this walk and have a friend pick you up on the other side or high tail it back quickly across the bay before the water rushes in. c. Walk the Las Conchas shoreline. Your choice of the length of hike. You can walk anywhere from a mile to ten! Take your time, gaze at beautiful waterfront homes and if you bring a blanket, you can even take a nap half-way through the hike. Heck, bring a picnic lunch and have a feast on the beach. d. Dead bird trail - Not sure of the official name, but that’s what my Cholla friends nicknamed it. It’s the cliff hike on the back side of Cholla. Drive through the sand roads of Cholla until the houses end on the cliffs, follow the trail in the rocks along the shoreline. If you walk the entire path, you will end up at The Reef, (again, plan ahead and have a friend drop you off at the start of the trail in Cholla and finish with your car at the other end). 2. Malecon- Old Port area - Action, lights, music, shopping, smells. If you want to be entertained as you stroll, the Malecon is your spot. Walk the entire length of the shops and then treat yourself with a cold beverage or lunch. 3. Calle 13- Park down by Skullyz, Max’s Cafe or South Side Jillz and gallivant down one side of Calle 13 and then up the other. When you finish, reward yourself with a little bar hop. Cold beverages are available at Skullyz with its rooftop bar or coffee at Max’s or play outdoor corn hole and a cold
brew at Jillz. 4. Rodeo Drive- Another great sidewalk to walk and shop. Park at one end, saunter both sides of the infamous Rodeo Drive of Rocky Point. Shop, and barter and then finish up at one of my new favorite places to eat. Mariachi’s and Tequila. Fresh salsa, Chile relleno’s and chicken quesadilla! Shop, Eat, Party, repeat… 5. Pinacate Biosphere- This UNESCO World Heritage site offers miles of trails to backpack, hike or camp. Think astronauts, volcanic zones and appreciate this unique reserve. You might even believe that you landed on a different planet. Stop in at the Schuk Toak (sacred mountain) visitor center (located about 20 minutes north of Rocky Point, on the road into town) and ask for assistance on trails, overnight camping and exploring the sand dunes. 6. Whale Hill- Nicknamed Whale Hill because from the sea, guess what? It resembles a whale! Park at the bottom of the road leading up to Fish Restaurant and La Casa del Capitan Restaurant and get your sweat on. Hike to the top and have a drink at El Capitan or Sky Bar to celebrate. The best part? It’s all downhill from there. April is a beautiful time of the year for a walk, it’s free, it enlightens and it’s a journey. So go ahead pick up your feet and follow the yellow brick road, you’ll never know where it will lead.
Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow. -Henry David Thoreau
Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon.com. Watch for her debut fiction novel, “A Deep Thing” being released in Summer 2016 by The Wild Rose Press.
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Town Hall held for Las Conchas Vecinos on Expiration of Master Trust
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Dove on a Limb x 2 A literary column By Marcia Diane
Las Conchas homeowners attended a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 5, 2016. This was held in Puerto Peñasco to discuss the next steps related to the November 17, 2017 Master Trust expiration. Four homeowners shared their experiences in completing the process for a new individual Bank Trust. Key take-away from the Panel was “Get started soon as there are always exceptions which could delay the time required to complete your new trust”.
Over 700 properties in Las Conchas are impacted by this expiration date. This includes homes as well as unimproved lots. Each owner will need to secure a new individual trust since Master Trusts no longer exist. At this point in time, it appears that approximately 30% of the impacted lot owners have completed or have begun the process to receive a new bank trust. Following the panel discussion, representatives from trust service providers were available for Vecinos to ask individual questions. The attending local service providers included PROASET, PROASET Bank Trust & Real Estate Consultant, Law Office of Ricardo Borquez, SQS Advisor, Las Conchas New Trust and Intercam Banco. Notarios are restricted by Mexican law from participating in these types of meetings.
White-winged mother dove keeps a cautious eye on me as she tends to her household chores. By Mike Bibb
with the regular dove season. Then in 2007, it was determined “a year round Seems a bit early in the year (February) season with an unlimited bag” was to be talking about procreation of the necessary to maintain some semblance species - after all, it’s still chilly in the of balance and to thwart Eurasian’s from mornings - but the ever present Mourning overwhelming regular dove populations Doves don’t seem to mind the brisk a.m. (Arizona Game & Fish Department temperatures. Dove Hunt Information Web Page). I’ve composed previous avian articles, Also assisting in the endeavor, ranging from buzzards, to pelicans, to at least around my home, is a young hawks, but the little dove is the most Cooper’s Hawk. This lethal executioner intriguing of the bunch. Perhaps, because moved into the area several months ago of their gentle nature, melodious crooning and immediately began feasting on the and the fact there’s so just so darn many unsuspecting doves, removing - as nearly of them. as I can determine - several a week (see Presently, my neighborhood is March RPT’s issue for my story on this inundated with the feathery creatures and flying assassin). have been for several years. There appears Anyway, for whatever reasons, the to be three distinct varieties fluttering trees around my home have become a about - the diminutive Mourning and magnet for nesting doves. Especially the White-winged dove and the Eurasian two palms adjacent to my front porch. Collared dove, a relative newcomer to the Last season, a single mama raised at least community which was first discovered two families in a flimsily constructed nest, nesting in southern Florida in the early precariously attached to the side of one of 1980’s and rapidly spread throughout the palms. most of the United This year, there are States, including as far presently two young ladies north as Alaska. patiently tending to their These birds are motherly duties, roosting about a third larger in about two feet apart on size than the ordinary the same tree. The mother doves, but not quite on the upper branch has a as big as their cousin, fairly well fabricated home the common pigeon. (for a dove), with ample Also, their coloring is room to tend to the needs a lighter gray with a of her future children. distinctive dark neck The lower tenant’s condo, band. however, appears unusually Prolific breeders, confining, not as well built, the Eurasian Collared and certainly much more in has quickly grown danger of sustaining damage into one of the most from the ravages of nature abundant birds in the or an inquisitive predator. Southwest. To help But, who am I to control their growing question the proclivities of Two mother doves, one atop the other, patiently await the ranks, Arizona a bird which has much more arrival of their future kids. This established an official experience building tree particular palm tree has become hunting season in 2006 nests than I do? Heck, I can’t the residence of choice for these that ran concurrent even fly! avian tenants.
Di Prima will be the second writer from that long ago era of “inconsequential”, not often heard of and consigned to insignificance. Chase Twichell, featured last month was a fellow traveler of those times… the times of working outside the current model of success. It’s interesting to me that in my travels around the international internet scene I’m stumbling across many more female writers doing likewise, who are modern day. A friend I met on the Internations Expat site living in Florida, but only for the next few breaths of time, is heading to Ecuador. She is a independent film maker, working for high end corporations as her day job, feeling consumed, subsumed even she is making a break to go pursue her first love, writing. Then in Hazlitt, on-line magazine, I read of a young Canadian journalist working frantically to get a position on a magazine, newspaper, anywhere to pay off her school debt; Alexandra Kimball who finally just struck out on her own. And got published. And got awarded for it. And got another brilliant piece picked up. So, I don’t know if we are looking at history repeating itself or the slow slog forward that writing recognition carries, but I do find it exciting. Here’s Diane: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have just realized that the stakes are myself I have no other ransom money, nothing to break or barter but my life Diane Di Prima, “Revolutionary Letters” >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> And again: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THE ONLY WAR THAT MATTERS IS THE WAR AGAINST THE IMAGINATION THE ONLY WAR THAT MATTERS IS THE WAR AGAINST THE IMAGINATION THE ONLY WAR THAT MATTERS IS THE WAR AGAINST THE IMAGINATION ALL OTHER WARS ARE SUBSUMED IN IT Diane Di Prima, “Rant” >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> And so we gain a sense of her grit… what kept her writing through poverty and single motherhood. And yes, the odds are stacked against us, often. Sometimes a break comes, other times we make our own. Keep reading folks, it really lends courage. Join us won’t you at: m.diane.writeon@ gmail.com for our on-line writers group.
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It’s The Law—Law 186 By Joe Houchin
Back in 1999, the state of Sonora introduced a 25-page law designed specifically to protect the rights and preserve the facilitation of access for persons with disabilities. It’s called Ley 186 and it covers virtually every situation that persons with disabilities might encounter, especially in public areas and venues. Ley 186 encompasses the broadest definitions of the term ‘disability’ ranging from restrictions in vision, hearing, walking, confinement to wheel chairs, loss of limbs, learning disabilities, lack of ability to interact socially (autism, speech impediments, brain disease) and every other incident of disability whether permanent or temporary that may be suffered by the young and old living in Puerto Peñasco. In essence, Ley 186 has served as a guide for the conscientious business man, manager and property owner to consider the disabled as they build or operate physical establishments. It has also brought an embedded awareness of the special needs of the disabled to the general public. This in itself has allowed for great strides in assistance by individuals and organizations dedicated to helping the disabled community. Mark Olszewski and Frank Bercovich had the idea of a Civil Association (CA) structured around this law since 2012. They knew it would expand their potential to help even more disabled children and adults, which they have been dedicated to doing for so many years. At that time they were in the process of forming the wheel chair basketball team, Los Rolling Rockies and knew a CA could help, but alas, found their collective plates were full with helping so many other individual disability cases. Read more at http://www.
sonoranresorts.mx/?p=13771. During the next three years these two friends helped dozens of people in need by procuring wheel chairs, strollers, crutches, medical supplies, diapers and other needs while taking the Rolling Rockies around the state of Sonora to an eventual state championship and continuing to grow the nonprofit AdoptA-Classroom that Mark and his wife, Barb Olszewski founded nearly 20 years ago. Learn more about that charity at http:// www.rockypointclassroom.com or in one of our past blogs at http:// www.sonoranresorts.mx/?p=6773. In other words, neither Mark nor Frank (nor Barb) have let the lack of a Civil Association impede their dedication to help as many disabled youngsters as possible. Adults, too. But last December the time became right to form the nonprofit Ley 186 Civil Association and they assembled a group of professional leaders who worked hard and fast to make the idea a reality. The initial press conference was held just a few weeks ago and the organizing group held its first fundraising event just last week, a fun ‘50’s Sock Hop hosted by Latitude 31 to help raise the funding needed to complete all the paperwork required to form the long awaited nonprofit civil association. This year’s Sock Hop was very successful and will be an annual event. A raffle was held that helped meet the goals of the organizers, Barb Olszewski and Sandy Spain. The grand prize for the raffle was won by Cheryl of Playa de Oro and was worth nearly a thousand dollars and included a spoil yourself weekend for two at a Sonoran Resorts luxury beach front condominium with meals at Giuseppe’s, Sr. Amigo’s and Latitude 31 plus massages and pedicures at La Spa de Puerto Peñasco at the Sonoran Spa and a sunset boat tour on the famous Pirate Ship. “Ley 186 assures us that the legal
infrastructure is in place to help enforce requirements for complying with the guidelines set forth to make life just a little easier for those who constantly face obstacles impeding their safe negotiation of curbs, ramps, doorways, space in restrooms, sitting areas and many other places that the non-disabled take for granted”, Frank informed us. For more information on this great effort call Mark locally on his cell phone at 638-109-1171 or call Frank at 638-112-9964.
One final note: No proverbial moss grows beneath the feet of Mark Olszewski either. Remember last year when we told you about Little David, the then 18 month old child with Down’s Syndrome plus a heart condition that requires constant medication? Read that blog by clicking on http://www.sonoranresorts. mx/?p=13771. You will be touched deeply by this story, and you’ll be glad to know that part of the funds raised at the Sock Hop was to go towards paying the annual insurance for little David. As it turns out, Mark organized a whale watching trip that was held the Saturday before the Sock Hop that successfully raised all the money necessary to pay the annual premium for Little David’s insurance. That’s two years in a row that Mark has figured out a way to take that burden off of Little David’s hard working parents. Just imagine what Mark and Frank will be able to for the disabled community in Puerto Peñasco with the nonprofit Ley 186 Civil Association behind them!
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Making the Road to Ruin a Win/Win for Everyone
Aluminum Only Recycle Barrels have been placed at strategic locations in the community La Cholla by the Keep Cholla Beautiful Committee to help the environment and locals who benefit from recycling. By Cholla Charli
There is an old saying that, “The road to ruin (you might have heard hell) is paved with good intentions. One of those roads became evident in the little community of La Cholla (Cholla Bay). “The good people of Cholla know that some folks in the community collect aluminum cans for money,” said Pat Champion, a member of the Cholla Bay Homeowners Association board of directors. “One man buys feed for his animals, others use the money to offset family expenses. “To help these neighbors, many residents separate their aluminum cans and leave them near the street for easy pickup. The problem is, the wind can carry them away; and even when they just lay there, they are unsightly – they are litter,” Champion added. To solve the problem, the Keep Cholla Beautiful Committee (KCBC) is placing small “Aluminum-Only” recycle barrels at strategic locations in the community. Barrels are currently available at Tucson Beach, Firecracker Park, beside the road along the bay and at the exit from the community. KCBC chairman Charlotte Keller said, “We know that it’s a little more effort than dropping a plastic bag of cans street-side; but in many cities in the States, you have to take all of your recycling to bins at a shopping center or waste disposal plant. We hope people will go the extra half-mile, not only help neighbors in need, but to help keep our little community litter free.” The committee, which has adopted the slogan, “Working to make Cholla the cleanest community in Peñasco,” has placed additional trash barrels on area beaches, in addition to the aluminum recycle containers. Committee members patrol the streets and beaches each week, collecting as may as 90 13-gallon bags of trash a month. “We’d like to see all neighborhoods in Puerto Peñasco join the effort,” Keller said. “It just takes a little time and effort to enhance environmental awareness and the beauty of this wonderful Sonoran city.”
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22 Things We Never Knew! Here is collection of some interesting info that you may or may not need, but you will surely find something interesting in the following!
Glass takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times! Gold is the only metal that doesn’t rust, even if it’s buried in the ground for thousands of years. Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end. If you stop getting thirsty you need to drink more water. When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off. Zero is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals. Kites were used in the American Civil War to deliver letters and newspapers. The song, Auld Lang Syne is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. Drinking water after eating reduces the acid in your mouth by 61 percent. Peanut oil is used for cooking in submarines because it doesn’t smoke unless it’s heated above 450F. The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear. Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean. The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man. Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density. The University of Alaska spans four time zones. The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself. In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant she accepted. Warner Communications paid 28 million for the copyright to the song Happy Birthday. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. A comet’s tail always points away from the sun. The Swine Flu vaccine in 1976 caused more death and illness than the disease it was intended to prevent. Caffeine increases the power of aspirin and other painkillers, that is why it is found in some medicines. The military salute is a motion that evolved from medieval times, when knights in armor raised their visors to reveal their identity. If you get into the bottom of a well or a tall chimney and look up, you can see stars, even in the middle of the day. When a person dies, hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sight. In ancient times strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed. Strawberries are the only fruit whose seeds grow on the outside. Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams. The moon moves about two inches away from the Earth each year. The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust. Due to earth’s gravity it is impossible for mountains to be higher than 15,000 meters. Mickey Mouse is known as “Topolino” in Italy. Soldiers do not march in step when going across bridges because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down. Everything weighs one percent less at the equator. For every extra kilogram carried on a space flight, 530 kg of excess fuel are needed at lift-off. The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements.
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Tips for Maintaining Your Property in Puerto Peñasco
By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders
For many property owners, this is the first time living in an ocean-air environment and they do not realize that the salt air, sand and dry heat requires a disciplined maintenance regiment of your property vital to maintaining its value and curb appeal as the years pass. This short article will discuss four easy steps you can take to protect your home while eliminating any costly repairs and damage. Sealing Windows and Doors A common mistake we see as a construction company is that property owners fail to seal their doors and windows on an annual basis. In the States, we can seal our doors and windows every 3-5 years and not experience problems, but down here it must be done every year or they leak water. As you know, the soil is sandy and when the wind blows it’s much like a sand blaster slowly chipping away at your caulk and seal. Don’t be caught in the next rain storm with water streaming through your doors and windows. Have a professional seal your doors and windows once every year or receive water damage and mold problems in the future.
All windows and doors should be sealed once a year to prevent water from entering during a storm.
Workers apply a water proof sealant to a concrete roof after a properly installing a waterproof membrane.
Sealing your Roof The roof of your home is one of the most important aspects of the structure. It must have a proper pitch to divert the flow of rainwater and it must be sealed every year or it will leak causing drywall damage and mold. As a construction company we are happy when it rains because our phones light up the next day because property owners fail to seal their roofs properly. 90% of the roofs in Peñasco are made of concrete because wood doesn’t hold up well in this climate and termites are a problem. The problem with concrete however is it absorbs water and slowly erodes your roof from within compromising its integrity causing it to leak unless you take the steps necessary to protect it. First you must professionally seal your roof with a membrane roofing system designed for concrete and once installed it must be maintained once a year by coating it with a special waterproof sealant. Doing so will eliminate any leakage and add years to the life of your roof. Maintaining Tile Floors Ceramic tile is the material of choice for flooring here in Puerto Peñasco and it’s commonly used outdoors for terrazas and patios. Tile floors look great and are easy to keep clean but the tile grout needs special attention due to the climate. The sun, salt air and sand break down the tile grout and pieces of grout will chip away leaving gaps. Many condo patios are tiled
and a common problem condo owners face is when the grout breaks away and it rains the water will seep into those gaps and leak below into a neighbor’s unit. A condo owner will be responsible for any water damage caused to a unit below. An annual inspection and repair of your tile grout is essential to maintaining your tile floor and eliminating any future problems. Consider a Maintenance and Repair Program A maintenance and repair program is a great way to keep up with property repairs while maintaining your property’s appeal especially if you do not occupy the residence year round. I recommend you consider a company that will visit your home every 30 days and conduct a routine inspection while making repairs to any issues discovered which are included with the program. Think of a maintenance program as an insurance policy against future repairs and renovations. For more information about how you can maintain your home or any available maintenance programs here in town feel free to contact me at sales@ rockypointhomebuilders.com or by phone at 815-553-2683. About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago.
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With Kathleen Duncan (Tía Katy) it’s Always “All About The Kids” By Joe Houchin
The songs that play in Kathleen Duncan’s head, we can’t imagine, but she always makes sure we get the beat as we have faithfully watched her turn bad to good; pull pleasant from deplorable; change lives of dozens of children one by one and in small groups where her love could be spread to do the best. She was and is Tía Katy. And she’s done it again. But, please don’t let her hear us say that. She honestly doesn’t know this part from anything other than her dogged determination to keep the good going. After more than three years of constantly growing successes with the Amores de Peñasco Shelter children, Kathleen took the new administration’s change of direction with classy acceptance and only after being satisfied that her shelter brood would continue to experience growing successes in their little lives. The song that played in Kathleen’s head was a reflective one—and this time we get the beat and the melody. Kathleen is turning that “road fond and narrow” of helping a child at a time, into a five lane expressway to help the many children in need of a Tía Katy, not just in Amores de Peñasco, but throughout our needy community and even other nearby communities, starting with our Sonoyta neighbors to the north. Yep. Within the weeks between September and the recent holidays, that song in Kathleen’s head evolved into a new Civil Association, Asistencia Integral para Menores (Integral Assistance for Minors) de Puerto Peñasco’ (A.I.M. de PP) which, in Tía Katy’s own words, “…will be able to help so many other children with so many needs in the community and there are also many individuals and organizations within the community that are doing wonderful work trying to improve the lives of children there.” Instead of her time being so directly and personally involved in one specific program, with the help of the non-profit Steps of Love organization Kathleen and her board can operate AIM much like a U.S. Foundation, awarding grants and providing other types of support to individuals and organizations serving the needs of children, “…including continuing to provide critical support at the Amores de Peñasco Shelter.” Below is the outline of the AIM vision and plans which she made available in an earlier email and at a recent press conference. ASISTENCIA INTEGRAL PARA MENORES de PUERTO PENASCO (AIM of PP) What is AIM of PP: A Mexican Civil Association that was formed in 2015 in order to support programs and projects serving children living in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and nearby communities. What is the mission of AIM of PP: To provide support that can transform the lives of children who are not thriving due to poverty, disabilities or other challenges. How will AIM of PP support children: By providing grants and other types of support for various projects and programs that serve children living in Puerto Peñasco and nearby communities.
What types of programs will AIM of PP support: Any program or project that attempts to create opportunities for and improve the lives of children in need. Priority will be given to funding programs or projects established and operated by individuals or organizations within the community rather than programs from outside the community or country. How will AIM of PP receive the funds to support programs: AIM of PP will rely on fundraising efforts in both the United States and Mexico. Funds raised to support AIM of PP through the U.S. non-profit organization Steps of Love (www.stepsoflove.org) will be transferred to the Mexican bank account of AIM of PP. Funds raised in Mexico will deposited directly in the AIM of PP account.
How will AIM of PP decide which projects to support: Any public or private organization or individual serving children in need in the community will be eligible to submit an application to receive support through AIM of PP. An advisory committee made up of volunteers from within the community will evaluate all applications and determine which programs and projects receive support. Other than financial support, what types of support will AIM of PP provide: In addition to funding, AIM of PP will be able to coordinate and facilitate groups of volunteers as well as in-kind donations of items needed to support eligible programs and projects. What are some examples of how AIM of PP might support children: Sponsorship of children with special needs to attend the Equine Therapy Program; Funding for the children at Esperanza, Amores de Peñasco and Pasos de Amor to attend various classes and activities in the community such as Tae Kwan Do, swim lesson, Equine Therapy, etc.; Remedial education support for students
at Esperanza, ADP and Pasos de Amor; Funding for books, uniforms and exam fees for local secondary schools students who might otherwise be unable to continue their education; scholarships for students to attend private, bilingual schools; support for activities and classes being provided for children at DIF operated or privately operated community centers; coordination of groups of volunteers to help with activities and projects serving children; coordination of donation drives for materials and supplies needed by programs serving children.
Kathleen went through with her planned Golf Tournament Fundraiser at The Links at Las Palomas Condominiums in February that raised approximately $7,000 USD which Tía Katy says will benefit the Pasos de Amor children’s home in Sonoyta, the Amores de Peñasco Children’s Shelter in Rocky Point and the Civil Association Asistencia Integral para Menores de Puerto Peñasco (AIM Peñasco). No matter what song plays in Kathleen Duncan’s head, we know that it’s always, and all, about the kids.
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The Little D.I.F. Parade that Could
A hundred or more participants walk, ride bicycles, skate boards and ATVs in a D.I.F. parade down Blvd. Benito Juarez in early March. Enjoy the view. By Mike Bibb
On Sunday morning, March 6, at least a hundred community walkers, bike riders, skate boarders and ATVs paraded down Blvd. Benito Juarez to raise awareness and support of the local chapter of Desarrollo Integral de la Familia, or more commonly known as D.I.F. D.I.F. is a social support organization sustained primarily through donations contributed by individuals, organizations and various fund raising events. It provides medical aid and other essential services required by families in need of assistance. The organization also operates a
children’s home for disadvantaged youth, often the result of their parents suffering from substance abuses. The children newborn to 11 years of age - are cared for until their families have been determined to have been adequately rehabilitated by local and state government social services agencies. Located on the corner of Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, the home is equipped to accommodate up to 50 children. D.I.F.’s Basic Unit Rehabitation Center is conveniently next door. Similar to many special-needs associations, D.I.F. welcomes donations and gifts from the public. Any contributed assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER
If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help or have questions, please go to the Police Station, located north of town. Pay any and all fines ONLY at the station. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS: • Write down the Name of the Officer • And the Number on the back of the vehicle that pulled you over • Record the location you were pulled over and the exact time
POLICE EMERGENCIES
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Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station
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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552
YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!
If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no record of the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining to others will not get the problem solved - it only creates more problems and allows the officer to go on “doing business as usual”. File a complaint and save others the same grief you have gone through and make our city a better place.
DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANY OFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.
All fines are to be paid at the main police station
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED Passports are required for re-entry into the U.S. when travelling by vehicle into Mexico. You may also present a Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, SENTRI or NEXXUS Cards when leaving Mexico. Children under the age of 16 need to present their Birth Certificate. This applies to any port of entry when driving into Mexico.
ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora on the Sea of Cortez. It is approz. 66m miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and the Mexican border at Sonoyta, MX. Rocky Point is located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permits are required for you to visit, but you will need your Passport or other ID (see above) to re-enter the United States. Rocky Point offers a variety of land and sea activities for every age and is very family oriented. It also offers a variety of dining and lodging choices as well as beach camping and RV Parks. Rocky Point is known for its warm weather, beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Relax and enjoy a day on the beach or at one of our many spas. Head out for a day of shoppingm to find everything from one-ofa-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.
DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT
take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.
COMING FROM TUCSON You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86), which will lead you through Sells and end at Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above). Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville. AZ before reaching the border.
COMING FROM CALIFORNIA The crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight through the border, go straight for a few blocks, turn left for a few blocks and then turn right onto Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. There is a toll booth you will go through (currently $94 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our Facebook Page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.
ENTERING MEXICO Hwy. 8 from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police as well as the Green Angels (roadside assistance). Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.
YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. COMING FROM PHOENIX Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will
ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you
ACCIDENTS CON’T and your vehicle may be detained until restitution is made. If a minor is involved in an accident, the parents are responsible for the child. Parents must pay fines and/or restitution. Minors are usually detained but not jailed in non-death accidents or traffic violations. You need to file a police report and phone your Mexican insurance adjustor immediately in the event of an accident. You (most likely) will be held in jail if you are in an accident in which a death occurs.
AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mar de Cortes International Airport (011-52-638) 383-6097 www.aeropuertomardecortes.com Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Libramiento Carretera Sonoyta-Caborca 71 Ejido Miramar, Colonia Miramar
PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance. GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)
Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ
BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC - Phone: 383-1999 (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex TAP - Phone: 383-6761 (Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico) W side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, N of the signal at Constitucion
FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES
CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. Call their AZ offices directly instead of their national offices. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona (Phoenix Area) Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar, Saban’s Puerto Peñasco (from the U.S. dial 011-52-638) Alamo Rent A Car 102-0277 Bufalo 388-9999 M.G. Rentals 383-3814 Pro Rent-A-Car 388-5823 Rio Car Rental 383-8181 The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823
CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money
CONTRALORIA SONOYTA Dear traveler, when crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a Complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: (651) 512-1172 or ( 651) 100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com We are available 24 /7, every day of the week.
CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM
Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit
2) Integral Inspection
Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit
As you cross the Mexican Border there are two narrow lanes with a (traffic) light at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). 1) FISCAL TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP (alto) - RED LIGHT If the light turns red you will pull off to the left where an officer will ask you some questions such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and belongings. Do not leave your vehicle unattended and do accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name and badge number of the officer. GO (pase) - GREEN LIGHT If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. 2) INTEGRAL INSPECTION This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed
limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leaving the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.) After you have paid your taxes, you will need to cross the border and go through the Fiscal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your receipt to the officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found, which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspection the fine will be 1½x the value. In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption. Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.
DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $75 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 2 cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.
If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items: • Binoculars • Camping equipment • Portable television, radio and 20 tapes • Typewriter or laptop computer • 5 used toys if the passenger is a child • Fishing tackle • Pair of skis • 2 tennis rackets • A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail
If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • VCR • Bicycle with or without a motor • Household linens • Kitchen utensils • Livingroom & bedroom furniture You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are located just across the border.
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TRAVELINFORMATION FIREARMS & DRUGS Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/ clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.
IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $75.00 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $75 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599
INSURANCE Medical Insurance Family or personal trip/ vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance as payment. Vehicle Insurance Mexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required though full coverage is recommended. You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft. If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered. Most U.S. policies ARE NOT recognized in Mexico. You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.
MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO Agua Prieta, Mexico......345 miles Ajo, Arizona......................................90 miles Caborca, Mexico.............................154 miles Ciudad Obregon, Mexico...............491 miles Guaymas, Mexico...........................408 miles Hermosillo, Mexico........................321 miles
Kino Bay, Mexico............................393 miles Las Vegas, Nevada..........................514 miles Los Angeles, California...................540 miles Lukeville, Arizona..............................66 miles Nogales, Mexico.............................287 miles Phoenix, Arizona............................217 miles San Carlos, Mexico.........................407 miles San Diego, California......................366 miles Santa Ana, Mexico.........................217 miles Sonoyta, Mexico..............................62 miles Tucson, Arizona..............................208 miles Yuma, Arizona................................260 miles Coastal Highway 003
This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and from El Desemboque to Puerto Libertdad. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies. See Driving to Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of this section.
PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico and you are allowed only two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be asked for it as you cross the border. Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise. If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo. Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.
RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309 Passports
On June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens reentering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms if identificaton. Parents bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate. Wait Times Traffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later. You can check border wait times on the internet at http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt Permitted Items 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes 1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing. Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions. Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood: 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your reentry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first to the Customs Officer on duty. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to a $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $800 may be entered free of duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes & cigars. Prohibited Items Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases. Cuban Cigars Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, potatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.) Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance.
Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.
SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle and Tours (623) 551-1616, Toll Free 866-568-9001 info@lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsgrandtours.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522
SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS FOR PUERTO PEÑASCO STREETS 10 KPH / 6 MPH in School Zones 30 KPH / 18 MPH on City Streets 60 KPH / 37 MPH on any Blvd., unless posted ortherwise 60 KPH / 37 MPH on the Resort Rd, from Playa Bonita to Cholla Bay
TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy.
At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rptimes@ prodigy.net.mx or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325.
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Chef Walter’s recipe for
Holzfällersteak
Surviving a crazy busy Rocky Point weekend
INGREDIENTS
For 4 Servings • 5 oz onions • 1.5 oz streaky bacon • 7 oz potatoes • 5 oz brown mushrooms • 3 tablespoons oil, Salt, pepper • 1 pork steak (10.5 oz with bone) • 1 tsp. pickled green pepper, (Finely chopped) • 1 tablesp. Parsley, (Drained)
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By Stephanie Wood
Many of us are seasoned Rocky Point vacationers and some of us are lucky enough to be Rocky Point residents. So...what are you to do when there is an surge of 50k plus temporary residents for Spring Break, Semana Santa, Bike Week, Memorial weekend, Roger Cline concerts.... Well, we have been on both sides of the “border” on this one.
30 minutes
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION • • • •
1084 Calories 2.3 g protein 2.6 g fat 1.1 g carbohydrates
PREPARATION
1. Cut onions and bacon into strips. Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes. Cleaning mushrooms, cutting in half. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Fry potatoes and bacon for 1520 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked. Add onions and mushrooms and cook for 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat the remaining oil in another pan. Season steak with salt and oil, fry on both sides for 3-4 minutes. Press peppercorns with a knife into the steak. Steak, potatoes and mushrooms serve on a board and sprinkled with parsley.
Bon Appetite
If you are a spring breaker, day-tripper, concert-goer, or regular vacationer, we have just the tips for you. Expect long waits at the border. Prepare on the way down. Stop in Ajo, or Why for bathroom and snack breaks. Seriously, take a bathroom break. Sometimes there is a wait at least a mile back from the border getting into Sonoyta. If you have kids, or even if you don’t, we recommend bringing a portable DVD player and/or iPad and bring a variety of movies to help keep everyone in the car entertained. If you don’t have a wait entering Mexico, I can guarantee you’ll have a wait at the border on a busy weekend. We’ve had up to 3-hour waits after Roger Cline weekends. Another tip, when traveling with kids - it’s ok to go old school and let your kids out of the car
seats or seatbelts while you’re sitting at a relative stop waiting to cross the border. It’s much better than the crying and whining, trust us. For adults, we’ll take turns as driver/front seat passenger. You can also walk along the car for a while if you need to stretch your legs. There are nice bathrooms in Sonoyta at the OXXO’s and Circle K. There is also a bathroom at the Lukeville gas station. Another tourist must, please take advantage of the great local restaurants, or buy fresh shrimp, fish, and asparagus at the fish market. Go shopping on the beach for “almost free today” sunglasses, hats and jewelry. There are also lots of great shops at the Malecon, or the new Curios Market (formally known as “rodeo drive”). Not only does it lend to great vacation memories, but feel good that you’re helping the local economy. As the vendors like to say, made in Mexico, not China! If you’re a resident of RP, just plan for unexpected delays, and crazy behavior or get the heck out of town especially on Semana Santa. It’s probably a good time
to head to Los Estados Unidos to visit friends, for some shopping, or attend some spring training games. Maybe you just like to like to watch the tourist show. In that case, stay in town, a margarita or two will likely help. We wait all year to see the great times and fun vacationers are having, and the benefits to local businesses and infrastructure from the influx of the tourist economy. If you don’t like crowds, and don’t want to leave town, well...batten down the hatches. It’s going to be a wild ride. Make sure your fridge is stocked, get your ROKU ordered from Amazon, it’s time to binge watch some Netflix.
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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets recommended • Only 2 persons per ATV • No riding after dark • Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age • Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc. • Do not drink and drive DO NOT RIDE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Main Blvd. Benito Juarez Blvd. Fremont or in the Old Port
You will be fined if riding in these areas. Fines are to be paid only at the police station.
$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. The only one that gives dollars is the Banorte ATM on Freemont. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5
They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $
WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.
CAMPING DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef, and Concha Del Mar at the other end of Sandy Beach. RV PARKS Almost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are: Cholla Bay - The Reef El Mirador - Playa de Oro Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita Pets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information. Please call the individual park for their rates and reservations.
CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM
Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information
EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco Sandy Beach Medical Center 388-7676 Cellular: 044-638-110-7898 Dr. Jesús González Gaytán Blvd. Paseo de Las Dunas (On Sandy Beach) 24 Hr. Emergency Service Available Full Service Outpatient Medical Clinic English speaking doctor and staff CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266
Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060
FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm.
What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.
FISHING & BOATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT You do not need to obtain a boat permit for your persona watercraft. However, if you plan to fish from your boat, each person fishing must have a fishing license which can be purchased here in Puerto Peñasco. As with vehicles, it is a good idea to carry two copies of your title and registration for your watercraft and trailer. DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINALS! One copy should be kept on your boat/watercraft and the other shoud be carried on your person or put in a safe location during your stay. FISHING PERMITS You MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained locally at the Capitania de Puerto, M-F, 8AM to 3PM or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire by the hour/half-day/ day, or organized trip. We do not have any companies that rent boats for your personal use. Charter boats are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side) as well as at Safe Marina and in Cholla Bay. Reputable charters are always the best choice. Please make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons in your party and that the captain has a marine radio in the event of an emergency. Fishing en Peñasco: Seasonal Fishing Calendar FISH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Trigger Fish Corvina Dolphin Fish Dorado Flounder Grouper Mackeral Pinto Bass Pompano Red Snapper Rock Bass Sea Bass Sea Trout Sierra Skipjack Yellowtail
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GENERALINFORMATION FISHING & BOATING CON’T SEASONAL FISHING Spring: March, April, May Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto and Bass Summer: June, July, August Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Fall: September, October, November Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Winter: December, January, February Yellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper
FM3 & IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, across from Banorte. There are many companies and individuals which can assist you with your immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section, under “Services” for suggestions.
GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes EMERGENCY DIAL 078 The Green Angels patrol the highway (Hwy. 8) from Puerto Peñasco to Sonoyta offering free roadside assistance to ve- hicles experiencing mechanical problems. Their trucks are green and white and clearly marked. They are on patrol from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. What to do if you need help? If you need assistance on the highway, whether it be a broken fan belt, blown tire or empty gas tank, pull over to the side of the road and lift the hood of your vehicle. If it is at night, please use your flashers for safety and always move as far away from the highway as you can to avoid accidents. Lifting your hood signals the Green Angels, as well as other helpful travellers, that you are in distress and in need of help. The Green Angels do not charge for their mechanical services, but you will need to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc. The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information
INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI There are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE Latitude - 31°, 19 minutes N Longitude - 113°, 32 min. W Bird Island: 31°, 01.31 min., N by 113°, 14.93 min. W
MAIL SERVICES Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.
METRIC EQUIVALENTS Equivalents for Length 1” = 2.5 cm 6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm 12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm 36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm 40” = 100 cm (1 meter) To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30. Equivalents for Weight 1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g 4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g 8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g 12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g 16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480g Equivalents for Liquid Measurements 1/4 tsp = 1 ml 1/2 tsp = 2 ml 1 tsp = 5 ml 2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml 4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml 8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml 12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml 1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml 1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml Gallons to pints x 8 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters Gallons to liters x 3.785 Gallons to quarts x 4
NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) The Mexican Notario is a highly specialized lawyer authorized by the Mexican Government. They intervene in civil and commercial business. Your best interest is supposed to be the Notario Publico’s main concern. They give judicial advisement according to Mexican Law and their authority exceeds that of a lawyer and is similar to that of an arbitrator in the U.S. You should consult a Notario when: buying or selling property, foreign Investments, inheritance, wills, mortgages, contracts, private contracts, financial operations, credit titles, arbitration, bank trusts, etc. You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.
NOTARIO PUBLICOS Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10 (next to post office) U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554 383-5460, Fax 383-5005 PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port 383-2006 Notary Publics in Sonoyta Lic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon. You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.
• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.
U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/ duplicates only. M-F 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM 606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577
VIRTUAL CONSULATE The 1st Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.
WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:
Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700
U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada.
www.siido.com
CELLULAR PHONES
Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687 LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.
to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number
TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operatorCall Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE DO NOT USE THE “CALL USA” BLUE PHONES THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE! To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.
to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes
VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = dial 001+884+phone number
WEATHER Puerto Peñasco is known for having 362 days of sunshine! The wind does kick up, a few sprinkles will fall, and the humidity creeps in around July/August, but other than that it’s darn near perfect around here.
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Cristeros
(Soldiers of Christ) By Rosarie Salerno
At the end of Mexican Revolution (1910-1917) the new Constitution of Mexico was drafted and approved in February of 1917. Article 130 stated that church and state are to be separate. All churches and religious groups must be registered with the government. Some restrictions on Catholic priests and ministers of all religions was that they were ineligible to hold public office or be active in political parties. Churches were not allowed to educate children, have religious services outside of the church nor wear clerical dress in public. The government confiscated all property belonging to the church and any of the religious orders. This strong reaction was seemingly due to the long history of the Roman Catholic Church’s strong hold over the people since the time Spain colonized Mexico beginning in 1519. Article 130 also states that the Mexican Congress shall not enact laws that would establish or prohibit any religion. From 1917 until the presidential election of Plutarco Elias Calles in 1924, there existed an “uneasy truce” between the churches and the Mexican government. Calles was an atheist and interrupted Article 130 in the strictest way. He signed the “Law for Reforming the Penal Code” mandating stringent penalties for priests or anyone who violated the article. For example the fine for wearing clerical clothing in public was equal to $250.00 dollars, of that time. A priest could be imprisoned for 5 years if he criticized the government. Some states enacted laws regulating the number of priest per state. President Calles seized property belonging
to the church, expelled all foreign priests, and closed monasteries, convents and parochial schools. A ramification of “Calles Law” was the Cristero War led by clerics against the Mexican government’s suppression. At first Calles did not take the threat of war seriously. Calles thought that photos of executions would scare the rebels but, it had the opposite effect. The Christeros were inspired to follow the priests and become martyrs for Christ. In June, of 1927, women formed their own brigade, naming themselves after Saint Joan of Arc. By the end of the war the women numbered up to 25,000. In October of 1927 the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Dwight W. Morrow, began a series of meetings with President Calles to bring the conflict to an end. On June 21, 1929 the Mexican government finally came to an agreement granting some concessions and the exiled Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz y Flores agreed that the bishops would not demand the repeal of the laws, but instead, a more lenient interpretation. The casualties numbered 56,882 federal solders, 30,000 Christeros along with numerous civilians and over 40 priests who were tortured and killed during this war. In May of 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized 25 martyrs into saint hood and added to the list 13 more victims as martyrs, on their way to sainthood. It may be of interest to the reader to view free films and documentaries on youtube.com by searching Cristeros.
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Did Your Health Problem Start At Birth? By Dr. Shelly Persad
“Stand up straight!” Remember your parents telling you that? Well, they were actually doing my job for me. Most people don’t understand why children need chiropractic, when in reality they need it more if they want to grow up to be healthy, pain-free adults. So how does what you did as a child affect your current health as an adult? Let’s go back to before you were even born. If your mother had any interference in her nervous system, it affected how you rotated and turned in her womb, as well as your nutrition, development, growth, and your birthing process. These factors lead to “In-Utero Constraint”, which is a situation where in the last trimester of pregnancy, the baby becomes “trapped” in a precarious position in the uterus. It is unable to free itself and this position can be maintained for up to 3 months!
Studies show that 95% of infants have vertebral subluxations after birth, which is when a spinal bone moves out of alignment pinching a nerve that exits between the two vertebra. Now remember, every nerve sends messages from the brain to every cell, tissue, and organ in the body telling it how to function. If your cells, tissues, and organs aren’t getting the proper instructions from the brain, how do you expect them to function, especially during the most critical developmental years of your life? And yet people usually have their first spinal checkup at age 47. Just imagine
Imagine being stuck in a horizontal position across the uterus... you will most likely be born with a considerable scoliosis, or curvature of the spine. Or imagine being trapped with your head in extension resting back on your shoulders. This places unwanted pressure and stress on areas of the spine that are not ready to handle such stress, and can lead to an early onset of arthritis. I can’t even hold that position for an hour without having neck pain, let alone 3 months. And then comes the birth process which is a very normal biological process, however an estimated 60-90 pounds of force is used on an infant’s neck during delivery.
what your teeth would look like if your first dental visit was at age 47. 80% of all children tend to have a subluxation in the upper part of the neck which may make them susceptible to a number of diffuse symptoms which have baffled physicians for years, as well as causing a lower resistance to infections, frequent colds, colic, ear problems, hyperactivity, asthma, allergies, bedwetting, and many other common childhood ailments. This area of the neck also controls whether or not you breathe.
As babies learn to walk, they will fall an average of 15x/hour.
A traumatic birth, known as Traumatic Birth Syndrome, is the 6th leading cause of infant deaths and accounts for 85-95% of all health problems I see as a chiropractor.
What if you fell 15x/hour? How much pain would you be in?
If you know a child, please have them adjusted sooner rather than later!
And this is all before you were even born.
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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER) Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012 Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blocks east of the main blvd. Benito Juarez nancy_phelan@yahoo.com AACORP Tax Deductible Donations PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 A group dedicated to helping the stray animals by providing no-cost spay and neuter clinics, adoption, dog and cat food, medicine and medical care. The center is run solely on donations and is an Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit corporation so all of your donations are taxdeductible. The center is always in desperate need of dog, cat, kitten and puppy food, animal toys, bedding, cleaning supplies, old towels and blankets as well as medicine and monetary donations to pay vet bills, purchase animal food and medicine. Please drop off food/supplies directly to the center.
AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU
BOOK & EXCHANGE
383-4399: Madrid and Ave. Marcelo Pino grupaciongeorgepapanicolaou@hotmail.com Cancer clinic dedicated to early prevention. Screenings and tests available. MONTHLY MEETINGS 1st Thurs. of every month PATIENT CONSULTATIONS Wednesday 9AM-1PM PAPSMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior
Rocky Point Times Office Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13) Phone: 383-6325: Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pm www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Passport Club 48 Campeche next door to Galindo’s Cafe M-W-F 10:00 am open meeting For more information call Conrado Flores: (044-638) 109-8017 or email Marcia Diane: marsupis@gmail.com EVERYONE WELCOME
AL ANON
AMPI
Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com
The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities such as the Business Expo and A Taste of Peñasco. Business mixers are held occasionally, and the community is always invited. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients, one of only 3 MLS services in all Mexico.
AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15
OFFICERS: President: Rommel Bustamante President-Elect: Jorge Valdes V.P. Legal: Ricardo Bórquez V.P. Ethics: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS V.P. President: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Richard Savino Secretary: John Fagundes V.P. Membership: Susie Flinn Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. Events: Jared Cranford VP Language & Culture: Fernando Curiel IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?
ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM
Provides basic school supplies, computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963 (602) 324-9529 mail@rockypointboattrips.com www.rockypointclassroom.com Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Boat Trips Office or sent to Barb at: PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ 85341
Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2015 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!
AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.
ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.
BARB’S DOG RESCUE Help Us Help Them. We are a concerned group of dog lovers working to better the lives of Peñasco’s dogs. We are expanding our facility on the edge of town where we house dogs. We are committed to taking in abandoned and neglected dogs, maintaining and rehabilitating them in a healthy environment and finding loving permanent homes. We ask for your help. Virtually every dog that comes to us is malnourished and in poor health. The need is great. Visit Barb’s Dog Shelter located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, where you will see signs. Donations are also accepted at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Fremont Blvd, next to Cruz Roja. E-Mail BarbsDogRescue@aol. comm Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.
BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 3:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month October-June at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.
CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Guillermo Muñoz Fierro
(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)
CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.
CEDO CON’T CEDO ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE Kayak Capers Explore beautiful Estero Morua with expert guides. Local ecology talk, kayak rental, picnic feast,drinks all in an environment rich with shore birds, crabs and halophytes. Estero Excursions Oyster farms, fiddler crabs and the “shrimp dance” are part of this walking tour of a pristine upper Gulf wetland. Kayak Estero Morua and/or tour with CEDO experts. Tidepool Explorations Explore the tidepools with CEDO experts. Explore the Sand Dunes Spectacular Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world’s largest. An experience you won’t forget! Pinacate Adventure Explore the geologic wonders of the Pincate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts. Isla San Jorge Snorkel with the sea lions in their natural habitat at Bird Island or just enjoy the scenery from the boat and take photos. A must do trip!
CHOLLA BAY CHRISTMAS PARTY Donations payable to: Cholla Bay Christmas Fund Please send to: Nancy Schmidli 10645 W Connecticut Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 An organization that celebrates a Christmas party for their fellow Cholla Bay Mexican neighbors in early December. Santa shows up for pictures with the kids, children get to pick a gift for their mother, take a crack at the piñata, have a group sing-along and munch on hot dogs and chips. After all the fun, Santa delivers gifts for the children and food boxes for the families.
CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341
CEDO Center for the Study of Oceans & Deserts Phone: 382-0113 or (520) 829-4501 Located in Las Conchas, look for the Fin Whale skeleton Mon. - Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. 10AM-2PM PO Box 1579, Lukeville, AZ 85341 info@cedointercultural.org www.cedointercultural.org CEDO is the Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts. Home to a giant fin whale skeleton and a desert botanical garden, CEDO is a field station for researchers and school classes, an education center with library, laboratories, book store and gift shop - An Intercultural Experience. CEDO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and conservation of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez. LOTS OF FUN AND GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! FREE PUBLIC TOURS Every Tuesday 2PM; Saturday 4PM
The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks, Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.
CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION Sally Dalton: 382-5283 (Xochitl’s Cafe) Donations payable to: Cholla Charity Fund Send to: Kathy Barnard 1547 E. Royal Palm Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Organization that helps Mexican families, who live and work in Cholla Bay, with unexpected expenses such as medical, living, funeral, etc.They also collect and distribute blankets and warm clothing for children in Cholla Bay. Donations may be dropped off at Xochitl’s Cafe in Cholla Bay.
C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.
COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN. Puerto Peñasco Animal Control Dedicated to prevention and disease control Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152 Coordinator: Dra. Socorro Canine Tech.: Mario Lopez Sub-Director: Jesus Bejarano Social Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine
D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx Directora: Mayor’s Wife Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money.
CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. children’s home is on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. The home is equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children are taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.
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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS EL GOLFO RUN
LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
Tom & Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. (602) 476-1939 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com
Phone: 382-0050 / (602) 476-1454 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Naoma Leader Vice President: Bart Stockton Treasurer: Randi Alcott Secretary: Raylene Pavlicek
LIONS CLUB The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)
ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS Children’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogar para niños desamparados 383-2378 Off of Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of Rocky Point PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera Sanchez Treasurer: Florencia Lucila G. Miron The children’s home is located outside of town, apx. 15 miles, and houses anywhere from 10 to 40 children. It provides temporary housing for families that cannot afford to take care of their children or are having a hard time. This is not an orphanage - these children are not up for adoption. They are always in need of cleaning supplies and fresh food (not canned items).
Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Ramón Ramos Rodríguez Women’s Committee President Lupita de Ramos Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.
MEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultos y Jovenes La Esperanza A.C. Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo 044-638-106-4079 identificacruz@live.com.mx On Simon Morua behind the new cemetery The center helps men in need by providing clothing, housing, job training and food. They run solely on donations.
ESPERANZA DE VIDA
MISSION VILLA GRANADA
Darlene Laura and Carole Fields Ave. Pino Suarez No. 143, Col. El Ferrocarril, Playa “F” Provides clothes, food, toys and medicine to the children/families in Colonia Nueva area.
2 blocks east of Lucas Chicken, in the former Villa Granada Hotel. We provide lodging and meals for Missionaries who work on improving/building churches out in the San Rafael Community and other assorted projects. GM Pastor Edgar Cabrera (638) 383-1394. Main Office for (480) 503-8832. Maggie, is bilingual. Volunteers for maintenance/cleaning needed, as well as rice, beans, building supplies/ materials, tools, children art/crafts supplies, canned foods, Spanish bibles, and prayer. Weekend Missions, A.C.-Mexican Non-Profit. Weekend Missions, Inc. USA 501c3.
GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes Hwy. 8 Patrol: Sunrise to Sunset Pull off shoulder and raise vehicle hood EMERGENCY DIAL 078 Provides assistance, tourist aid, information and emergency radio service for travellers on Hwy. 8 from Sonoyta to Rocky Point. Bilingual “Green Angels” provide protection service, medical aid and basic mechanical aid. There is no charge for mechanical service, you will only pay for auto parts, gas, oil, etc.
GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO Spiritual Support Cancer Group Dra. Arminda Gonzalez: 110-4934 Glenda Lopez: 383-2414 Mariana Perez: (044-638) 102-0564 sanperegrinopenasco@gmail.com The group’s mission is to provide spiritual and monetary support to individuals in Rocky Point that are affected by cancer.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Hábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C. Pedro Martínez, English Spoken: 383-4323 Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.
HELPING HANDS Manos de Ayuda, Inc. 383-5287 or (520) 760-8645 President: Ramon Contreras Pamela J. Lyke Marquez: pjlmarquez@aol.com Manos de Ayuda, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides rehabilitation, health education, medical and therapy equipment and supplies to children with special needs. They also help with construction modifications at a nursing home, a free clinic, and day care facility. These projects are made possible by volunteer efforts and financial assistance. Your help is always needed.
I.R.A.D. Director: Julio Alberto Lucero Arreola 044-638-109-2566 Located off of Cholla Bay Road I.R.A.D. is the institute for the recovery of drug addicts and alcoholics. The shelter houses, feeds and cares for those persons addicted. They rely and operate solely on donations and often sell candy to raise money to keep the centers open. They will always present their identification.
NUEVA CREACION Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Sub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez and Guadalupe de Soto Phone: 044-638-105-9804 Calle Juan Aldama No. 527 Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.
OA Overeaters Anonymous Tuesdays 9:30AM Manuel Arista (some as AA) Phone: 044-638-103-3405 48 Campeche Ave.
OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY (A brand new ministry in good hands) Hosted on the spacious and breath taking property of Granada Del Mar Hotel in Mirador, OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY has opened its doors; a non-profit designed to serve ministries from all across the US and Mexico, to bring aide and comfort to folks in need in Puerto Peñasco. We are currently creating an onsite store for distribution of donations of furniture, clothing, appliances, tool and bedding. For Ministry information contact: Director Conrado Rodriquez conrado4evryng44@gmail.com
U.S 480-264-1172 MX. 638-383-2148 OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB
President: Lew Felton Fun group that hold meetings every month and puts on a variety of fun activities such as the Bash every year and donates to local charities and organizations.
PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION Founder: Steve Schwab Coordinator: Richard C. LaNasa Established 2003 520-232-2241 PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737 www.penascochildrensfoundation.org
PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T
A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.
PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) Is a group of local singles, both full time and part time residents. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesdays at 4pm at Latitude 31 Restaurant, on the left hand side, on your way to Old Port. The Saturday location will be announced each Tuesday. For more information contact Emma or Marti and get on the email list for group announcements. Emma: (local home) 383-3273 or (magic jack) 702-359-1095. Marti: (local cell) 638-103-4027 or (magic jack) 520-284-0944 or (U.S. cell, works locally) 812319-1463. Or, if you prefer, just show up at the Tuesday happy hour.
RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON
SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES
Brenda Barden: (638) 382-8611 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.
South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Robert Adams at Playa Bonita RV Park adibob@prodigy.net.mx, local 382-5034 or Magic Jack (602) 449-1030 or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@ gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 3869774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.
REHABILITATION CENTER Unidad Basica de Rehabilitacion Therapy for the handicap and those with special needs. Consultations accepted. Coordinator: Esperanza Lopez Trasviña Phone: 383-1918 Juan Aldama & Marcelo Pino
ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS Tab Gray: tab@rockypoint.com Family of God Christian Fellowship PO Box 738, Lukeville, AZ 85341
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321 El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN Professional Business Women’s Club Meetings each Tuesday 8PM Phone: 383-2052 Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com This association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.
RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060
A group of a variety of community members who volunteer their time and efforts to raise money, purchase supplies and provide food bags, shoes and toys at Christmas time for the less fortunate. Every year thousands of children, men and women flock to receive their goodies, take pictures with Santa Claus, play games, eat hot dogs and have a great day. Volunteers spend all year collecting donations and then coordinate efforts a few weeks prior to the big event, which usually takes place mid-December.
ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email enriquefmi@outlook.com or leonardoemj8@hotmail.com.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ginger Phillips: (972) 742-3740 Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.
Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx
SANTA CLAUS CLUB
Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc.
Organizer: John Fowler: 602-840-1528 PO Box 5, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Delivers food boxes, bikes, toys and clothes to needy families all year long. Donations are accepted and transported to Rocky Point year round. If you have a donation pickup in the Phoenix area, call John Fowler or email santaclausclub@hotmail.com.
RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.
SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION This group offers help to people in their terminal cancer phase. It is comprised of a group of people who offer care to cancer patients who suffer from a terminal illness, when the time comes that the hospital can do nothing further. The patients are given support to help them have a better quality of life by receiving love, respect, and understanding in their final hours. Contact: awyspot@hotmail. com Santiago Ruiz Salcido Rocky Point cellular (044-638) 384-6166 The groups’ basic needs are adult diapers, Ensure shakes, medicines, hospital beds etc.
2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday Friday 8AM - 2PM All gifts are taxdeductible Checks payable to: Mission Heartbeat PO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341 This rapidly growing organization was created after seeing the desperate need families were faced with when the U.S. economy declined, heavily impacting Mexico, and the peso dropped dramatically. As a result, jobs vanished, more people became homeless and could no longer afford to feed their families. Pastor Stan Tedrow shared his burden to feed the hungry with his congregation, and two feeding sites were born on February 24, 2009 with more being added since then. Currently, citizens can receive a hot meal at Fountain of Life Mission in Colonia San Rafael and at Arizona Taco Place on Constitucion and at Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.
TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Ave. Coahuila 444 Int. 1a Fremont & Víctor Estrella www.cometorockypoint.com Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm President: Hector Vazquez Lic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025 Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444
UNCOMMON WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND GROUP Rosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134 Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!
WEEKEND MISSIONS 323 Leon de La Barra and Madero (in the old Hotel Villa Granada) 383-1394/(480) 626-5440/(480) 503-8832 Founders: Mark, Jerry and Rusty Renovation Coordinator: Conrad Provides for the physical and spiritual needs of the very poor, widowed and orphaned. Donations of building supplies and other everyday supplies always welcome.
WOMEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869 anaycruz@live.com From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.
YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION Rick Busa: rbusa1972@gmail.com Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.
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Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson
Enter the time capsule to a quarter of a century ago...a hot dusty street with vendors sitting in front of small shops fanning themselves. In this rustic part of Peñasco, most of the owners and craftsmen lived behind their shops, some in little more than lean-tos. That was the “dirt mall” or “shacks Fifth Ave” of long ago. Moving right along to modern day and the now you see paved streets, wonderful shops, some still “open air” but many with doors and windows. Yet none have lost their charm. The wares are still an amazing variety of hand crafted and ‘made in Mexico’ rare pieces. No “made in China” labels to be found.
Polo Orihuela is one of the patriarchs both then and now of what has morphed into “Rodeo Drive”. Having relocated from Toluca some 25 years ago, Polo is someone known and loved on the Drive. If you’ve shopped in the Kokopelli Store I know you must have fallen in love with his beautiful pottery. Polo the creator, a true artisan that brings such tasteful color combinations to his earthen and stoneware. You can often see him working in the back room of his shop and, of course, he can paint something just for you. He has passed his creativity and tradition of hard work on to all 7 of his children - each of whom also own shops on Rodeo Drive.
Speaking of his children, son David is the proud owner of Mariachi’s and Tequila. If you haven’t been there lately you’re in for a surprise. The charming interior of this terrific restaurant has gotten even better. The menu has been modified with some new offerings that are to die for while the old favorites are still to be had. Their mango shrimp salad and Chiles en Nogada are the best. Time for a break.
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Ajo’s Wow! Factor
aVita boutique in the Raven’s Nest
Although Ajo might look like just another small desert town, if you take time to stop and explore, you might be surprised by what you find. One of the best discoveries, for those who enjoy a special shopping experience, is aVita boutique in the Raven’s Nest. This lovely shop is the inspiration of its owner, Jovita Wallace, who arrived here about five years ago from the New York City area. Beautifully designed, aVita boutique in the Raven’s Nest is an intriguing blend of new and gently used quality clothing for men and women, accessories, holistic and metaphysical products, and a broad collection of original art. First Impressions Before you even enter the shop you’re treated to a dazzling outdoor mural on the storefront. Designed and painted by local artist Mike (DaWolf) Baker, it’s a tantalizing glimpse of what waits inside. Once you enter, you’re greeted by soft music, subtle aromatic scents and a warm welcome. Jovita will set you at ease — there’s no pressure to buy. Take your time and browse. And if you need assistance, she’ll offer you one-on-one service to find just the right item. “I’m here to help you,” says Jovita, “and I promise that you won’t get this much attention in your favorite department store!” The Boutique One of the appealing aspects for many shoppers is the variety of big name brands. There’s a diverse array from Liz Claiborne, Ann Klein and Ralph Lauren to L.L. Bean, Tommy Hilfiger, Jamaica Jaxx and Victoria’s Secret and more.
“The boutique offers impeccably displayed unique, contemporary clothing,” she says. (All clothing is washed, ironed and inspected before going on the racks so you’re assured of the quality.)
Vintage clothing is a hot new addition to the shop. “If you want vintage thriftstore chic,” says Jovita, “you can cash in on the appeal of yesterday’s styles.” The pieces are varied and beautiful and definitely make a fashion statement. Can’t find anything that appeals to you? Want a different color or style? Jovita has contact with buyers around the country and is happy to bring in clothing that suits your style. The Gallery aVita boutique also has a dedicated fine art gallery. “I’m so excited to present the works of established local, regional and national artists, working in various media,” she says. “You can invest and enjoy great creative works without straining your budget, yet have the quality you desire and personal pride in your choice.” In addition to paintings, prints and photographs, Jovita has assembled a striking collection of vintage and contemporary silver and turquoise jewelry created (and signed) by Navajo and Zuni artisans.
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You’ll see stunning hand blown glass from Poland and the Czech Republic, horsehair pottery, pewter and copper creations, whimsical mobiles and handmade Tohono O’Odham basketry. And for sparkle, check out the collection of Swarovski and Egyptian crystals.
Two works that always attract attention are the large Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) dolls created by April Stewart and the colorful marionettes by Mari Kaestle. An artist herself, Jovita brings a sense of color and design to everything in her shop. Although many art pieces are located in The Gallery, you’ll find wearable art in the boutique as well. You’ll discover unique silk tie purses by Joyce Chaney, custom leatherwork by Robert Sorrell, handcrafted copper jewelry by Mari Zimmermann, and Catherine Lacewell’s purses and pouches. In addition to these local artists you also find clothing designs by national artists Janie Smith, Lisa Behr and Ellen Greenblum.
Shaman’s Market The Market focuses on holistic products to enhance and support mind, body and spirit. Here you’ll find an array of skin care products, several of which are produced in Ajo. Desert Lily Botanicals is owned and operated by Ajoite Marie Reilly. She makes a delightful and popular line of herbal lotions, salves, after-bath oils, soaps and lip balms.
You’ll also find Native Touch, a line of all natural herbal body care products from North Carolina as well as Young Living high-grade therapeutic essential oils. If you want to pamper your inner self perhaps the chakra candles, sage, incense or sweet grass bundles will catch your fancy. There are also Crystal Bowls and Crystal Bowl CDs for chakra balancing, meditation and healing arts. Nestled in among these you’ll see singing bird clay whistles and Amazon gourd rattles from Peru. Jovita also supports Andes Fair Trade, which supplies several items including Ocarina whistles, gourd rain stick rattles, worry doll headbands and large metal crosses.
Wardrobe Essentials This corner of the store features a selection of wardrobe basics, casual clothing and accessories like shoulder bags and clutch purses, belts, flats, high heels, boots and sandals, sweaters, hats and caps. There is also a good selection of men’s clothing. “Men like to dress well and comfortably,” Jovita says. “Our male shoppers return regularly to add essentials to their wardrobe and to see what’s new.” aVita boutique has a loyal clientele of both women and men who have discovered the delight of shopping here. The next time you’re looking for a special place to explore, why not make it Ajo? A visit to aVita boutique in the Raven’s Nest will definitely make your trip worthwhile. SHOP LOCATION & HOURS aVita boutique in the Raven’s Nest is located at 801 No. 2nd Ave. Look for the Raven! The shop is open 5 days a week (closed Sunday and Monday). Visa, MasterCard and Debit accepted. Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM Email: JovitaBinB@yahoo.com Telephone: (520) 387-4948 See us on FB - aVita boutique
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Armed with Spanish
Buying & Selling Real Estate in Mexico 101 By Krissy Nichols
By Dan McWhitis
Back in the 90’s, while visiting Honduras, I met a guy named Maxi from Jacksonville, Florida. For those not aware, Jacksonville is an Atlantic seaport found in the northernmost part of Florida and is considered to be a true representation of the “Old South” complete with southern drawls. Maxi’s drawl is so pronounced I was often called upon to translate for others from different parts of the United States because I’m from Texas and could decipher his mouth-full-of-molasses slow style of speaking. Maxi, retired from the U.S. Army Reserve, enjoys spending time in Central America. He drives down once a year from Florida which means he’s compelled to cross three international borders. Learning of his adventures I asked him if he spoke Spanish. He replied, “Nope not a lick, but Spanish is easy, you just put an “O” after every word. Kind of like, where-o is the border-o.” I replied, “Really?” I have no skills when it comes to foreign languages, absolutely none. While in the military I was stationed in Germany and today I remember two words “bier & fraulein.” Spanish hasn’t been any easier. I’ve struggled with this romantic lingo since high school and today I understand “cerveza & senorita.” I believe there’s a pattern here. As a former teacher in Texas and Nevada I’ve always been passionate about the need for our young people to become bi-lingual. This has been somewhat difficult because so many in the United States demand English is the only acceptable language. Years ago while enjoying happy hour with friends in El Paso, I was surprised by the ferocity relative to this subject. El Paso located on the border between Mexico and the United States is comprised of about 80% Hispanic, 15% Anglo with 5% for everyone else. The conversation complete with slamming fists from those insisting English is the only correct language was extremely lopsided with nearly 100% of the participants challenging, “ If you want to live in this country learn our language.” I grabbed my beer, sat back and began to listen. All of my amigos both Latino and Anglo were speaking “Spanglish” (50% English and 50%Spanish). It was fascinating. Since locating to Rocky Point, I’ve made an attempt to improve my Spanish. I’ve taken a course with Miss Laurie, a lovely woman who is very patient with dunderheads like me. She’s good and I did pickup many useful Spanish words, terms and phrases, but my conjugation remains pitiful. She taught us practice-practice is the key to success. I’ve taken her words to heart and have attempted to conversationally engage several of my bi-lingual acquaintances here. One of my good friends, a bartender named Juan who works at the American Legion one day said, “Dan, I don’t mean to offend, but would you stick to English, your Spanish is, well man, it’s awful.” Feeling awkward, but understanding his request I simply said, “Bartender-o, another-o cocktail-o.”
“Trust Issues” a History Lesson: This column is dedicated to educating both buyer and seller on the correct legal steps for foreigners to purchase or sell property in Rocky Point, Mexico. The number one question I hear all the time is, “Can US citizens own real estate in Mexico?” The simple answer is, “Yes.” “Owning real estate in Puerto Peñasco is a good investment when you buy and sell it right. Start with a licensed Realtor” is the advice of Mr. Rommel Bustamante, President of AMPI Chapter 51 Real Estate Association in Puerto Peñasco. AMPI is the largest real estate association in Mexico. AMPI works together with Federal, State and Municipal authorities, proposing new laws and amendments to existing laws and regulations directly related to the real estate activity. To understand how you can own real estate in Mexico let’s first have a little history lesson on Mexico property law. In 1917 the Mexican constitution only allowed Mexican nationals to own property in Mexico. In 1973 the Foreign Investment Law amendment was passed which allowed foreigners to purchase real estate anywhere in Mexico except in restricted zones. Those restricted zones consisted of areas within 64 miles of international borders or within 32 miles of the coastline at high tide. In 1993 Mexico again amended the constitution to allow foreigners to purchase real estate within the restricted zone by means of a fideicomiso. A fideicomiso is a bank trust wherein the bank (the trustee) holds the trust deed for the purchaser (the beneficiary). While the trustee is the legal owner of the real estate, the beneficiary retains all ownership rights and responsibilities and may sell, lease, mortgage, and pass the property on to heirs. The bottom line is with a properly recorded bank trust foreigners may legally purchase and sell property in Mexico. Ownership is only legal when the deed is prepared by a Mexican Notario, signed by the representative of the trustee bank and registered with the local public registry. The
bank is required to check ownership and insurance, and to verify that the property is free of liens. A trust can be granted for a 50-year period. The trust is renewable at any time (for another 50-year period) by submitting an application to the bank. In Cholla Bay and other communities around Puerto Peñasco there are many properties that have not been properly recorded. Of the 1,500 properties in Cholla Bay there are approximately 700 properties that do not have a legal bank trust on file according to local real estate and document services experts at Mexico Doc U Prep & Services. Of those 700 properties missing legal bank trust titles, 200 properties have been recently rectified and identified as being ready to complete the bank trust process. These properties just need the owners to step forward to complete the process to secure a legal bank trust title. “When done properly, buying and selling real estate in Mexico is a safe and secure investment” assures Mr. Jose Antonio Venegas, Bank Trust expert and Senior Attorney with Mexico Doc U Prep & Services of Puerto Peñasco. “The key is a knowledgeable team to help you navigate through this process.” In the beach community of Las Conchas foreigners who own property must renew their bank trust soon because the master trust for this community expires in November 2017. According to Ginger Beauchamp, President of Las Conchas HOA, “It is important for each homeowner to understand the status of their trust and make a decision on how to move forward. Our HOA leadership is here to inform and educate the homeowners.” Mr. Ricardo Borquez, Attorney for Las Conchas HOA and Attorney for AMPI VP Legal, feels time is of the essence for Las Conchas property owners, “Act rapidly to get your bank trust processed. The sooner the better.” In the next issues of Buying & Selling Real Estate in Mexico 101 we will look in-depth at the step by step process from making an offer to funding the deal for foreigners buying or selling property in Mexico. Links for our local experts in this issue will be made available on MexicoRealEstateResources.com and RPTimes.com.
Relativity By Rob Baylor
Holy moly! It means that some things are relative to others. In our search for a healthy and happy life, we sometimes miss what is really happening around us. I usually try to write my articles so it might bring a chuckle to my readers as I have had an interesting life full of mishaps. However when I get writers block I ask my friends for ideas. This time I got a little education. I hope you find it interesting. Have you heard of Negative Ions? Floating around in our presence, you can’t hear or see them but they are there. Ions are molecules that have gained or lost an electrical charge. They are created in nature and are broken apart by sunlight, moving air or water. You may have experienced the power of them when you set foot on the beach, stood on a creek or riverbank. While it is pleasant just to be there listening to the sounds there are ions at work. The pounding of the surf, the roar of a waterfall, create negative ions, which cause a lightened mood. You just feel better. It takes your mind off the everyday rigors of life. It has been said to relieve depression as much as antidepressant drugs. Standing there you feel more relaxed and your imagination soars. Watching the dolphins, whales, or throwing toys into the water for your dog to retrieve just makes us feel better. The best part is no side effects. The call of the beach is catching. Bring someone down to Rocky Point and you will witness this because they can’t wait to come back again. Pretty soon they have an RV or a condo. Get a glass of wine or a beer, a chair and you will be hooked. Don’t forget your cooler and sunscreen because who can have only one, and you don’t want to get sunburned! Hope you enjoyed this educational article. Next time I will try to be a little less on the serious side. Good fishing, swimming, and Negative Ion hunting.
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I Just Gotta Go – Valentine’s Day in Mexico By Haley Fox, www.thedriftingcomet.com
This past weekend was Valentine’s Day. I am a horrible person, so I totally forgot about it and did not buy my partner anything for the holiday. Do not ask me how or why I forgot, it’s not like February fourteenth is a hard date to remember. I just did. I know many people do not celebrate Valentine’s Day because they’re forever alone, but I am not. I love giving sappy presents. So, you can imagine my joy when I got this text...
Um, hell yes! My family has always had two designated travel locations: Anaheim, California (AKA Disneyland) and Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico (AKA Rocky Point). Arizona is positioned happily in a geographical warm hug between California and Mexico, so it is fairly cheap and easy to vacation in both places. I have so many incredible memories on the beaches and in the markets of Rocky Point. The majority of my favorite childhood experiences were spent in sandy places.
My partner, Austin, has never had the pleasure of traveling to my childhood beach, so I quickly and enthusiastically started planning out our Valentine’s weekend. Thank God for my mother. If it was not for her, I might have totally forgotten the need to get Austin a Valentine’s Day present. I also would have never been born. There are many things my mom does for me, but for now we will focus on Mexico. For those of you that have never been to a temperate place during the winter, here. Have this. I literally only pack the basic necessities for a weekend beach trip: bathing suits, sweatpants, shorts, tank tops, a long sleeve shirt, and my Birkenstocks. The weather in the Winter is around 80*F and at night it drops to around 65*F, so it’s necessary to pack a couple of warm items. I wore my UGGs, leggings, and a sweatshirt on the drive there so I did not have to worry about packing bulky items. The best part about packing lightly is that I spend less time unpacking and worrying about my stuff, and more time enjoying the place I am.
8 carne asada tacos, 4 carnitas tacos, 3 shrimp tacos, 1 chicken quesadilla, 1 shrimp quesadilla, and a side of frijoles along with 4 different salsas, shredded cabbage, limes, marinated onions, cucumbers, and radishes all came out to be less than $40. Score. I should note here that the tortillas used for the quesadillas was about 18 inches in diameter. They were divine.
I include videos of the restaurant we went to, as well as the rest of our adventures in Rocky Point, in the video at the bottom of this post. Check it out if you’re interested in getting a first person view of this fun little city! After eating ourselves into a tryptophan induced state of relaxation, we settled into the hotel, sat on the balcony, and looked at constellations. After an hour of appreciating the beach at night, we decided to turn in early and wake up before the sunrise to start our first day. If you have never seen the sunrise light up the ocean, you need to. Immediately. Stop reading and go to your nearest ocean.
There are few things as breathtaking as waking up to the pastel ocean as it reflects the powder blue of the morning sky. A lot of great things happen in the morning. Starting your day when the Sun comes up is invigorating, especially when the day has so much promise ahead! Because we only had one full day to adventure, we had our entire day loosely planned out, with enough time in between activities to ensure we were able to add or subtract events if we saw fit. First things first, we headed to the Super Ley (Puerto Peñasco’s resident indoor supermarket). Only in Mexico can you find celebrations of La Día de San Valentín commemorated by 12 packs of Tecate arranged in the shape of un corazón.
Que realmente es una obra maestra. (It really is a masterpiece)
We left Friday afternoon for the four hour trek across the border and ended up arriving in Mexico long after the sun had set. Everyone in the car was feeling hungry. We had to stop for tacos before we got to the hotel, which led us to (what I believe is) one of the best Mexican food restaurants on the planet.
We also roamed around the deli, the aisles, and the produce area to show Austin all of the strange and delicious things you can buy at a common supermarket in Mexico. If you aren’t really into food, we can’t be friends. You might not understand the desire to poke around supermarkets in different countries. However, it always amazes me how big and colorful every single item is in Mexican stores. American food culture is so different from Mexican culture when it comes to food; in Mexico they embrace everything that is fresh, bold, bright, and strange.
I have also noticed that Mexican culture isn’t wasteful. Mexican companies have found ways to package products in a way that encourages using everything down to the last drop. Mayonnaise and “Catsup” in a bag seems ridiculous so ridiculous that I had to take a picture - but it is actually really smart. It’s like a toothpaste container... for your sandwich condiments. Live, laugh, love it.
After stocking up on the basics (beans, tortillas, guacamole, limes, and cheese #treatyoself), we headed to the fish market in Bella Vista to get shrimp. Rocky Point is known for being a shrimp town, and since I’m a pescatarian, I needed fresh shrimp in every form because shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich... and that’s about it. The Rocky Point fish market is a fun little street filled with restaurants, freshly caught fish, and salespeople. There is no shortage of street art and inexpensive souvenirs, which according to the locals are “almost free.” We stopped into the Linda Vista, which is a restaurant in the fish market, for breakfast (AKA Dos Equis and margaritas) and checked out the street art while we were there. And, of course, we tried on the lopsided $5 RayBan knockoffs for kicks.
Other popular (and delicious) restaurants you can check out in Rocky Point are Pollo Lucas, Wrecked at the Reef, JJ’s Cantina, Mare Blu, The Satisfied Frog, Friendly Dolphin, Thrifty Ice Cream (yes, I know it’s dessert but I don’t care and this is my blog post), and Lucky’s Cantina. Branch out from the fish market for food if you have time! If not, Bella Vista is a street filled with great options and a great view from any seat in the house. By the time we left the fish market, it was noon. Which meant that it was time to catch some sun and lay on the beach for a few hours! It was time for the main event! There are three main beaches that you can go to in Puerto Peñasco: Las Conchas, La Choya, and Sandy Beach. Las Conchas is the easternmost beach and is mostly, but not entirely, covered with reefs and rocks that make for an unpleasant experience if you want to get in the water (which you should), but it’s fine if you want to lay on the beach and stay away from the shore. La Choya is a bay on the northwest side that is subject to complete draining at low tide. This is not a joke. The entire bay goes dry when the tide goes out and you are no longer looking at the ocean, you’re just looking at damp sand. Then there is Sandy Beach, which is where all of the new high rises have sprung up. It’s for good reason. Sandy Beach is mostly true to its name and has few reefs and rocks to hurt yourself on, it has the most appeal to people who want everything: tanning, swimming, fishing, water sports, etc. It’s my personal favorite, clearly. Sandy Beach is also great for doing yoga when the tide
is out, because it goes out so far and the hard sand is solid enough to maintain your balance... kind of. There is a never ending supply of tropical treats - think pineapple piña coladas and mangos with lime, chile powder, and chamoy - and mind blowing sunsets, too. Honestly, it’s a blue water, 85*, tropical, inexpensive, friendly, quiet paradise.
LOOK AT THE FRIGGIN’ WATER. It’s also peaceful enough to be able to post up and read a book, if you’re into that kind of thing. I am. It was a beautiful day and a wonderful way to celebrate La Día de San Valentín with the people I love: Austin, my parents, and my sister (we were only missing the thirteen-yearold sister). Not living in the same city as all of them has proven to be stressful and difficult for all of us, so the time we spent together was much needed and well worth it. We finished it off by eating more Mexican food and watching the sunset together. #nomakeup #nofilter My dad at one point decided he wanted to drown a tortilla chip in hot sauce because the salsa that came with our chips “wasn’t hot enough.” He picked up one of the bottles on the table, didn’t read the label, and proceeded to dump about 2 teaspoons onto his chip. Immediately after putting the whole chip in his mouth, my dad started coughing and hacking like crazy. This is a guy who eats ghost peppers to prove he can. He eats jalepeños for fun. Do I understand why he does these things? No way. I just know he does. I’ve seen him do it. So, if you go to Mexico at any point and you have taste buds, avoid this hot sauce at all costs. After our server saw my dad’s reaction, he asked my dad, “Oh no, did you eat the habanero? That’s the hottest hot sauce in Mexico.” Twenty minutes of exasperated coughing later, my dad finally regained his strong demeanor and we were able to carry on with our night. It was hilarious, but I don’t recommend that anyone else puts themselves through this. The next day, we sat on the beach for a couple hours again and then went home. But not before stopping to get more tacos, because obviously. I had to take a picture of the spread of toppings. You cannot find these colors just anywhere. I wish I could paint with those limes, they’re the best shade of green I have ever friggin’ seen. I could rant on and on about Mexican food, and I have for the past 1500 words, so I will just leave it at that. The moral of this long, foodie story is this: if at any point, an opportunity to go to Puerto Peñasco arises, take the opportunity and run with it. Enjoy the food, the culture, the beach, and the people. Fall in love with your company, or go alone and fall in love with the place. Most of all, take some advice from James Taylor and go where “it sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low.”
https://youtu.be/N4w7xJLfi_I XOXO, Haleyz
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Nicolás Bravo Rueda
How did Mexico get its Name? By Jim Ringquist
While the official name of Mexico is Estados Unidos Mexicanos or the United Mexican States, most people know it as just plain Mexico or as Mexicans say it Mejico (The j is pronounced like an h.”). The original word for Mexico was probably Meshtleeko. This word was a mine field of pronunciation for the missionaries. Native Spanish speakers have a difficult time pronouncing sh, whether in an English or a Mexican word. As a result, they inserted an x in any word containing sh, thus x came to be pronounced sh. As the first missionaries to come to the New World from Spain, the Franciscans used the x to help commit indigenous Mesoamerican languages to script using Latin characters. Whenever they couldn’t translate the sounds of letters to Latin, they used an x, much like an “unknown” in mathematics. As linguists, these friars faced the problem that there were sounds produced in the native languages that didn’t exist in Castillian Spanish. The guttural j is an example of this (similar to ch in German, as in Heinrich), and another is the x mentioned above, the case of the sh sound, as in “shoe.” The native people, on the other hand, had similar problems with Spanish sounds that didn’t exist in their own languages. So the missionaries
When independence was attained, he was named advisor of state by the constituent congress.
used an x to stand for many varying sounds--f, guttural j, sh, s and ks. The uncertainty regarding which of these sounds x was meant to symbolize in any given word is what leads to present-day confusion. So, the simplified Mexico evolved from the fact that the original Meshtleeko was truly difficult for native Spanish speakers to render. Within a few generations after the conquest, people replaced the original sh sound that the x symbolized by the more common interpretation of x, the j. This occurred because native Mexico speakers nearly disappeared from the central Valley of Mexico in the first few decades after the conquest and those few remaining weren’t influential at all. Those Spaniards across the oceans who administered their new possessions on the basis of written reports issuing from colonial governors didn’t have the guidance of native speakers of Mesoamerican languages to properly interpret the “Latinized” versions of native words. Because of this, Spaniards soon began writing the name of the country as it was pronounced-Méjico. Mexicans themselves have continued to use the Mexico version. Even though both pronunciations are as far from the original Mexica word, the usual reason advanced for this is that this word and its present spelling connect Mexico with its historical past.
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Boulevard Fremont, the street which runs east/west in front of the Red Cross and Black Dog, and has heads to Las Conchas and Caborca, was named after Puerto Peñasco’s sister city…Fremont, California. But, what about all the streets with people’s names? This is a monthly article, in a series, to explain Mexico’s history behind some of the street names, here in Rocky Point. President of Mexico In office 10 July 1839–19 July 1839 Born 10 September Chilpancingo, Mexico
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Died 22 April 1854 (aged 67) Chilpancingo, Mexico Political Party Centralist Nicolás Bravo Rueda (September 10, 1786 – April 22, 1854) was a Mexican politician and soldier. He distinguished himself in both offices during the 1846–1848 U.S. invasion of Mexico. During the War of Independence (1810–21), Bravo fought alongside José María Morelos in the campaign of the south. In 1811, he joined the forces of Hermenegildo Galeana and obtained the military command of the province of Veracruz. He was also involved in the defense of the Congress of Chilpancingo. In 1817 the royalists took him prisoner and it was only in 1820 that he was able to recover his freedom. He allied himself with the Plan de Iguala and, on September 27, 1821, he entered Mexico City with the triumphant Ejército Trigarante (the “Army of the Three Guarantees”).
When Agustín de Iturbide was crowned emperor, he took up arms in opposition and formed a governing body in Oaxaca. Bravo created an army and marched on Mexico City, by way of Puebla. When Iturbide was overthrown, Bravo held the position of vice-president of the republic under the presidency of Guadalupe Victoria (1824-29). Political parties had not yet formed at this time in Mexican history, and in their place the political elites of the country were associated with two Masonic lodges, the centrist Scottish Rite (los escoceses) and the somewhat more liberal York Rite (los yorquinos). Bravo was the Grand Master of the Scottish Rite lodge in Mexico between 1823 and 1827, a time when this lodge had captured most positions of political influence in the country. Over the course of 1827, however, the opposing York Rite Masons began to gain swiftly in power and influence. Fearing that his side would lose its privileged position forever, Bravo led a military insurrection (known variously as the Revolution of Tulancingo, after the central Mexican town where it was centered, or the Revolt of Montaño, after a minor political figure who nominally headed it) against the York-controlled federal army. The rebellion was a fiasco; launched on December 23, 1827, it only attracted a few hundred rebels, and fell apart when Bravo was captured on January 7, 1828. Despite calls for his execution, Bravo was exiled to Ecuador. He returned to Mexico in 1829 after a change in national government. He occupied several governmental positions and in 1839 was named temporary president of the republic. During the U.S. intervention he fought against the invaders; on September 13, 1847 he was made prisoner at the Battle of Chapultepec. On April 22, 1854 he died in Chilpancingo.
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Mayor Kiko Munro Understands Value of Tourism and How to Serve the Market
Do You Know The Way to San Jose?
By Joe Houchin
On the 30th of last September, two weeks after his installment as the new Mayor of Puerto Peñasco, Kiko Munro held a conference to which he had invited most of the community who packed the civic auditorium across from the Municipal government office on Blvd Benito Juarez. He called it “100 Days of Projects and Actions”, during which he outlined a list of projects designed to help improve the city in various areas from beautifying it to increasing safety to improving the quality and distribution of water. At or near the top of his list was to create and promote the reputation of Puerto Peñasco as a “safe haven” for tourism.
Good to his word, just last week, on the 26th of February, the Mayor officially announced activation of the Tourist Assistance Unit (in Spanish: Unidad Auxiliar Turistico) consisting of 16 men and four women, all bilingual and well trained in local history, culture, city layout, landmarks and points of interest, first aid, handling emergencies, as well as in self-defense and whose multiple objectives are to serve, guide, inform and protect visitors, both national and foreign as well as the residents of Puerto Peñasco. This exciting addition to our little slice of paradise by the sea is an important step toward preparing the city for its destined future as a world class resort destination. The carefully selected Tourist Assistance Unit is made up of naturally congenial service-oriented personnel who genuinely care about the welfare of all the people who live in and visit Puerto Peñasco. The Unit is headed up by Luis Molina, who, himself, comes from a hospitality background. You will easily recognize agents of the Tourist Assistance Unit dressed in khaki pants, white shirts and safari hats riding bicycles and quads around the tourist areas and making themselves available to serve the public with their knowledge and training to answer questions of all sorts, give directions and help with any problems that might arise during your visit to Puerto Peñasco. On the back of their shirts in clear lettering is “Auxiliar Turistico”. At the same ceremony wherein Mayor Kiko Munro swore in and activated the 20 agents of the Tourist Assistance Unit (TAU), he also announced and introduced the five members of the newly appointed Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee headed up by Jim Ringquist, with members: Donna Whitman, Mark Olszewski, Manny Sánchez, and Enrique Gaxiola. The committee will serve as an intermediary between the public and government providing oversight and support for the TAU through Luis Molina and the mayor as well as being involved in a broad range of other tourist support and tourism promotion duties.
Just to clarify, the TAU is a reality, and immediately after their swearing in ceremony, the Unit dispersed to work with the local police force during the opening night of the Viva Peñasco Fiesta y Cultura that took place for three days along Calle 12 and 13 over the weekend, on duty until around 3:00 AM each day. Other agents covered the tourist activities in the Malecon. This new addition to the tourism service and protection capabilities of the city illustrates just how well Mayor Kiko Munro understands tourism and what makes visitors feel good about coming back as well as spreading the word to their family and friends about what a safe and fun destination Puerto Peñasco is. And this is just one of the mayor’s implemented projects to support tourism to the city. Mayor Munro also announced the launch of a new mobile app, currently in Spanish but which will soon be in English. The app allows tourists and residents to get information about the city and learn about events going on and scheduled to take place. It also has a unique “panic button” that will connect the user to a 911 emergency operator. To further communicate directly with the community, the mayor has established a Facebook site in English at Mayor Kiko Munro. His Spanish Facebook site is Kiko Munro. TAU administration is located on the west end of the Peñasco EXPO Convention Center located on Blvd Rodger & Jeanette Clifton which is the road to the Rodeo Drive curios area. They plan to have additional base offices in the Malecon and beach areas. Office hours are from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and their land line phone number is 382 – 8413. You may also reach the TAU advisory committee at touristassistancerockypoint@gmail. com. You may also visit the committee’s Facebook site at Puerto Peñasco Tourist Assistance Unit Advisory Committee. For your information, the city also has a web site: www.puertopenasco.gob.mx. In case you are not aware, for emergencies you may now dial 911 in Rocky Point just like in the U.S. or the old emergency number is still in existence at 066. The bottom line here is that Puerto Peñasco is well on the road to preparing for the already growing tourism and the much-anticipated touristic growth expected for the next several years and to be boosted by the completion of the Puerto Peñasco home cruise port. Mayor Kiko Munro is keenly aware of how these new services and other services that he has planned for the near future can affect tourism growth. Please record these addresses and phone numbers for future and frequent use.
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
San Jose Church altar area. By Mike Bibb
After reviewing the March Rocky Times article of the on-going restoration of the little church in Cholla Bay, I decided to venture out to the location to see what has transpired since my last visit.
Exterior wasn’t in much better condition; roof decking and eves badly weather beaten. Wooden trim cracking and splintering from years of sun exposure. Paint almost nonexistent. Excepting its resolute block construction and sturdily configured trusses, the place was a mess.
Newly installed arched windows in the Cholla Bay church.
Small exterior sign indicating noon Sunday Mass.
To my surprise, quite a lot. After sitting vacant for many years, and in spite of several attempts to revive interest in the project, the San Jose sanctuary continued to deteriorate. Due to an absence of doors and windows, the interior had been overtaken by roosting birds and various critters - maybe even a few human vagabonds - and diminutive sand drifts covered the concrete floor.
Recently painted San Jose Church at the entrance to Cholla Bay.
If the spirit of the Lord intended upon visiting this wannabe chapel, it’d take a few good Samaritans to rescue it first. Apparently, Willie Fenderson and wife Janet of Pinetop, AZ, have been chosen as a couple of special constituents entrusted with this noble endeavor. They, and another angel known locally as “Cholla Charli,” as well as other good intentioned guardians, have taken on the task of breathing new life into this gasping patient. Willie builds furniture, the kind used in churches. He fabricates pews and assorted items common to church facilities. Funds raised through his “gofundme. com” account helps pay material and transportation expenses from his Pinetop carpentry shop to Cholla Bay. The Cholla Bay Homeowners Association has also contributed to the endeavor. With the recent installation of new doors, windows, interior repaint and a partial white exterior latex coating, the cinder block edifice is beginning to resemble its originally intended purpose - a house of worship for anyone wishing to enter. Brighten your day.
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The Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
fear so feeding at night is preferable. The larger populations of Monk Seals are in Kauai as the tiger sharks lurk off Maui and Oahu more often. The big island of Hawaii has no monk seals probably because there are very little sand beaches on the Big Isle. They will dive 1000 feet for food to escape the tiger sharks that hunt By Steve Franklin the shallow reefs during the day. The Mediterranean Monk Seal is also endangered and the Caribbean Monk Seal is already extinct. I was lucky to run into this 1 year male on the beach. Every Hawaiian Monk Seal is tagged and marked and kept track of in an attempt to preserve the species. Baby monk seals are called ‘Pups’. Monk seals have a 9 month gestation period just like Hawaiian Monk Seal without a care in the World humans. They are born every year in May. Mothers do not Hawaiian Monk Seals are a highly ever leave the pup alone until nursing endangered species. There are only 1100 is complete, about 6 weeks. Mothers do left in the world. Today, they are only found not eat during the entire 6 week nursing in Hawaii. They distinguish themselves period. from other seals with their plump upper Whalers almost completely wiped out lips. I call them ‘Homer Simpson Lips’. the Hawaiian Monk Seal in the 1800’s. They are only 1 of 2 mammals that are As usual, man’s greed prevailed against indigenous to Hawaii. nature when they killed anything that moved. It was thought that every Hawaiian Monk Seal on earth had perished, but some survived and fled to the Northern Hawaiian Islands where man did not visit and today the barely 1000 that remain struggle to survive. I feel very fortunate to have come across this precious boy while out snorkeling on a Kauai beach this past January. Enjoy the view. Monk Seal wave
They spend two thirds of their day in the water which gives them a green or red algae tinge in areas hard for them to scratch. In daylight hours they spend much of their time on the beaches of Hawaii which are becoming harder for the seals to find privacy due to human influx. Tiger sharks are their biggest
Lapping tide at nap time
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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (01152-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1WC) BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL)
SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At noon every Sunday. Follow the road past Wrecked at The Reef toward la Cholla. All our welcome. Help us build our church. (#1-SJ) ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)
ART GALLERIES MERMAID’S MARKET – Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10am-3pm at Shrimp Plaza/ Park on Benito Juarez and Fremont. www.mermaidsmarket. com (#mm-1)
BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC - PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER - IN Rocky Point Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures (638) 383-1086. English Spoken. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley (#25-1)
BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5)
BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)
MOVING FROM PHOENIX – and Tucson to Rocky Point, over 40yrs experience and we have a MCI number from the U.S. Gov which makes us legal. Lloyds Moving and Storage. (623) 5511616 or 1-866-568-9001. (#90-2)
GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday & Saturday breakfast and lunch. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6)
HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT
DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@ bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)
INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) JEWELERS
LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (01152-638) 383-3919, (602) 3247241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) GRINGO GUESTHOUSE MONTHLY – in town on paved st. Sat. TV,Wifi, gated Parking, Telephone, Electric, Gas, a/c, included. $350usd. call U.S. (602) 412-3112 638-383-5234 Mx. (#100-3) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 3875474. (#102-m) PRINCESA CONDO RESORT B-502 – 3Bedrooms, 2bath, $229,000, Mex Ban Trust holding title. Fully furnished. Excellent view of the courtyard and ocean. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@hotmail.com (#102-13) PLAYA DORADA – Close to Mayan Palace and International Airport. Beachfront, large 2bd, 2ba. Private parking, security. HOA. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@ hotmail.com (#102-PR) OWNER WILL CARRY FOR 3 YEARS. – Own a beach front condo with 1bd 1ba. Lowest price. Great investment: Playa Bonita area. 92K. This is the time to buy. I want your listings. If you want to sell, call me. I have the buyers. Licensed broker in USA and Mexico, Oceano Realty. (602) 315- 6371 johnsoldit@ yahoo.com Hablo Español. (#102-18)
JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52-638) 388-5512 and 3832698. (#110-2) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6) PEST CONTROL PREDADOR – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 3807212 or email tomthomas360@ gmail.com. (#140-4) RV PARKS & SPACES 6 RV SPACES – for rent in town (1 1/2 blks East of Josefa on Callejon Juarez). Walled, private, and with all the services, Call (480) 225-6546. (#152-22)
SERVICES PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) AQUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No Problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (01152-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) SOLAR ARIZONA SOLAR & TURBINE – is proud to announce that in addition to affordable Solar we are now including name brand laptop computers. All our products are shipped directly from the manufacturer at affordable prices. In fact, all solar orders originating from Latino Countries receive an automatic 25% discount off web prices. We have 3 programs, A is a wattage per day calculation [lowest cost], B is wattage per hour calculations, and C is UL Approved systems. You may order directly from the web. All systems, both computer and solar come with full factory warranties. (#163-4) WANTED D E P E N D A B L E PROFESSIONAL CANADIAN MALE – seeks 2-3 BR Sandy Beach rental for 3 months from November 2016. agentbriefs@ yahoo.com. (#192-4)
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Mexican health care is excellent. Diana Boyd I Love all my Doctors in Peñasco! They give you all their attention.
I really don’t want any publicity. This trip is just a labor of love carried on in memory of my late husband (and for fun). SandyO
Cap’n Greg steered us to Viva Mexico,best taco and fixins. Jlyon Lyon
Are there any recycle locations in Rocky Point? We always have a collection of water bottles and aluminum cans that we’d love NOT to throw away....though sometimes do leave a bag of cans for those who are collecting them.Mary Fry Solano There is one on Blvd. Josefa, right before Blvd. Lopez Portillo
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We are interested in international insurance since we live in Mexico full time and have major medical here but no insurance in the US. We travel back and forth and spend most of the summer in the US. Does anyone have health insurance with this company? If so, have you had a good response to any claims submitted, etc.? Any info would be appreciated. Gracias! Raylene Pavlicek Talk to Bill Noorguard with International Insurance. His ad is in our paper, which you can read online at www.rptimes.com We loved the sunsets… I took many photos of the beautiful sunsets... VirgilnLinda Williams Love photos like this! Our first trip was in 1994 and it’s changed so much since then. I would have loved to have been there in ‘82. Travelinas.com We have albums full of 90’s photos Hi Sandra, there was an interesting article in the Dec. edition about the use of the word ya. Do you know of anyone who is offering Spanish lessons in Rocky Point? I have taken lessons for the past couple of winters from Laurie Richardson; however, she is no longer teaching. I enjoy TRYING to learn so much and would love to continue lessons. Love the RP Times. Thank you. Patsy Clark No, we can’t find any classes right now. You could go to Playa Bonita RV, and ask at the office if they have any in their schedule. Thank you for your responses. We do buy many things in PP but I have to say sometimes the hesitation is because of our own ignorance of the language. We find many people speak English and many others are eager to translate but we need to take Spanish lessons. Lori Zarnick Blank Sandy I just spoke with Jared from Destination Polaris and they are interested in going on the ride and will contact me after the first of the year. Let me know your thoughts. After the first of the year I’ll be talking to them and get you involved. Could be a good opportunity for some free publicity. Rick Servatius
So do we know if there is a replacement doctor? Are there other clinics /Doctors there? Louise Taylor Egley Yes, we have clinics /doctors here in Puerto Peñasco, very well trained and very caring. Come and talk to us at our offices behind the south side OXXO off Calle 13. Your update on the road construction is appreciated. Although I enjoyed the article on sea glass and what you need to know to bring your pets (dogs and cats) over the border (both ways), I really liked the input on “the Road to Rocky Point”, regarding road stops by the Federales. Yes, that can be quite intimidating so the explanation helps. You do a great job. The Rocky Point Times is a lightweight free tourist newspaper focused on sponsors for revenue, but you get a lot of good information in there, from the editorial all the way through. That’s why I always read thru it end to end, and I save each current copy for trips down. Thank you for a great job over the years and years we’ve been visiting and reading your RPT. Debbie Christofferson Thank You! Be sure to visit our advertisers, they bring the paper to you for FREE! The wonderful “Hole-in-theWall” bakery. When we first started going there 20+ years ago, the pastries were 10 cents each -- or 12 for a dollar. Go early and get the day’s bake. Better if they’re fresh. Hope Campbell Dear Sandy, here’s a check for our subscription renewal. Sure don’t’ want to miss any issue. I didn’t know about the Book “History of R.P.” I called La Roca and asked Carla to pick me up a copy. Hopefully they still have some left. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Love and best wishes. Dale & Jean Johnson Laura Mitchell I that too...but from this original article: “... “No Hassle Zone”. This just means you are in the free trade area and don’t need a tourist visa.” Patrick Myers
The yellow colored MX chickens are so great---flavor like no others. Cynthia Huff I buy the Mx chicken, reminds me of the years gone by when our chicken was the same, plump, yellow chicken. Taste is great. Also the eggs are really good. America must wash eggs which takes away the special coating and that is why they must be kept in the frig. The pork is also the best. Marguerite Sabo Most people have never raised their own chickens or collected eggs, so they think eggs & chicken meat are supposed to look like what they see in the supermarket. The good stuff doesn’t look like that. Sharon Horton Subscribe to the Rocky Point Times Newspaper, you can find them here on Facebook. Doreen Storz Sandra, thanks for all you do on keeping us up to date on happening and new things going on in RP. Long time readers!!! John & Michelle Freise We crossed at 0645 yesterday (Tuesday). They stopped every other car, including us. But-they were nice and not very intrusive. And truthfully we had more than one thing to at least send us to the duty office. If this is the worst I have to expect at a border crossing I will take it. Mexico Diana Erwin Charnholm Thanks for the detailed information about crossing the border. I printed it to give to friends coming down...my lists are never complete! Kathy Roed I’ve heard milk is now a problem to bring over too but have not confirmed it. We just take our chances and put the meat and milk at the bottom of the cooler over 50 pounds of ice. If they want to go fishing for it, they can. Although I’ve been to RP probably 50 times, I’m not looking to go grocery shopping when I get there. I’ve been stopped on the Mexico side maybe 3 times and they’ve never asked to open a cooler. Just an FYI. Patrick Myers Vickie and I determined....at the time...that the Satisfied Frog had the best Pina Coladas. Then we went to the next place............and the next place............and the next place. We have to do a lot of research in Rocky Point. Serena Heald Holder I feel your pain....did the research on margaritas once.
Dear traveler: When crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora, if you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: 651-512-1172 or 651-100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com, We are available 24 /7, every day of the week. Suggestions: -Respect Speed limits. -Use Seat Belt. -Report any attempt of abuse from any authority. -Request Identification of the authorities that acts in any unprofessional manner. -If you’re ask by any police men for any money make sure to request to be taken to the Police Station to file a complaint. -If given a ticket and its paid the same day it automatically gets 50% discount. -Request Speak with Qualifying Judge. If you have any questions contact us at: 651-512-1172 or 651-101-7145 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com Mercy Duenas Went through Sonoyta around 10:51 AM today on our way to Peñasco. About 2 kilometers after the border, there was a marked Police car driving towards us from the opposite direction, we were going about 40 kph. As we passed him, my husband saw the car slow down and make a u-turn. Bingo, the red lights came on and we were stopped. Two officers approached, one was holding a Radar Gun, but definitely not “official police equipment”. The shorter officer with dark hair said, in perfect English, that he stopped us because we were going 65 kph and showed us the 65 on the radar gun. We know the drill in Sonoyta and my husband is extra careful about our speed, there is no way he was going 65 kph. We had a chat and explained just that. We travel the road once or twice a month, we don’t speed and we weren’t speeding. Fortunately, he sent us on our way. I have seen some posts on the Baja Talk group and they were having a similar problem in Tecate. They took action as a group. They posted whenever someone was improperly stopped by police. They publicly vowed to cease doing any business what-so-ever in Tecate and posted about that decision on Baja Talk. Their point was that the businesses in Tecate are watching the Posts on social media and saw the posts. Pretty quickly the businesses connected with the elected officials and the selective police enforcement stopped. Perhaps we need to take a similar approach. Marcia Bueche Florian
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Nothing in Peñasco
Holiboarding is a Big Deal at Playa de Oro and Internationally!
By Vince Deadmond
By Joe Houchin
I may have mentioned it in passing, I am a cheap bastard. So, inviting fly fishing buddies to Rocky Point to defray my trip expenses, down to near nothing should not be a surprise. I thought I had nothing to write about for this story, until a buddy suggested that I write a story about nothing. He said you are an expert at spending nothing for food, drink, and gas while fly fishing in Peñasco, and that’s just the way I like it. While fly fishing is not a cheap sport, I spend as close to nothing as I can, after my initial investment in rods, reels, lines, pontoon boats, and other equipment needs. There are plenty of places to spend nearly nothing to acquire your fly fishing gear. Cabela’s has a Bargain Cave where items have been returned and heavily discounted. Picking up a rod that sells for $160 in the store, discounted down to $80 or less is nothing out of the ordinary. I don’t own a real boat, with a trailer, I want nothing to do with a gas guzzling, parts breaking, maintenance vacuum that always needs more of my money. The inflatable pontoon boat is a great tool to fly fish from in Peñasco, and requires nothing after assembly. One of the attractions of Puerto Peñasco is doing nothing on the beach. I had a good morning of fly fishing, but nothing in the fish catching department. I stopped to talk to some of the Playa de Oro RV and Trailer Park residents, and they were quite content in doing nothing. I may have been a little grumpy from my lack of success in catching fish, but my mood brightened when an exotic looking young lady walked onto Mirador Beach wearing nothing. Well, she did have on nice sparkling sandals. Ok, I really didn’t notice her sandals, someone told me she had sparkling sandals. I don’t know if she had nothing on, or perhaps a flesh tone bathing suit. All I know is there was a tsunami tidal wave of beer being spilled in the Pit Bar, and nothing she did was being ignored. I am surprised there were no injuries from old guys snapping their heads around, talk about rubber necking. The Trailer Park residents said that her and her boyfriend were nudists from New River, AZ. Nothing goes unobserved or not talked about in Rocky Point. If you have nothing better to do, plan on visiting Puerto Peñasco. The weather and the water will be warming up and the fishing will go from nothing to something spectacular in a short time. Bring your fly fishing gear and come on down to Rocky Point. It’s hard to predict what kind of nothing you will find when you arrive. I hope to see you on the water soon, and I hope you will be wearing something. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at (480) 982 7461.
If you try to pound a square peg into a round hole, you could be committed. If you try to pitch a round 31/2” washer into a round 4” hole, you are considered a skill-worthy competitor in the game called Holiboard (pronounced Holy-board). And there is no shortage of skill-worthy Holiboarders out at Playa de Oro. Stands to reason, though, because they’ve been playing this game for 29 years and have a giant tournament every February. This year there were 64 players representing four teams who tossed washers for three days to get to the finals. There were another hundred or so spectators cheering them all on.
Vince Deadmond “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy” can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest. com and 480 982 7461.
Holiboard is an officially organized international sport with no precisely determined origin. But there is an International Association of Washer Players out of Birmingham, Alabama with a set of fairly flexible rules, possibly to accommodate the plethora of regional versions of the game, which even goes by several different names based on its level of recreational enjoyment and regional popularity. Just some of those names include Washers, Washer, Washers Toss, Washoe’s, Texas Horseshoes, Hillbilly Horseshoes, Arizona Horseshoes, Polish Horseshoes, Holy Board, Holiboard and probably many more. The game is also played with different sized washers and target holes and throwing distances, probably also depending on the region where it is played. However, after 29 consecutive years of holding a tournament, we feel safe in using the dimensions, rules and regulations of the Playa de Oro bunch since seniority has to play a part in this somewhere. In addition to the annual
tournament, in which everyone is invited to participate, most weeks there are informal competitions in Playa de Oro also open to anyone. If you are into hand/eye coordination games, such as horseshoes, darts, sandbag pitching, etc., this should be a game you could enjoy. The game is played by individuals or partners of two or four. Equipment consists of two 12” X 48” boards that sit on a 2” high frame. The board has three 4” holes routed in line down the middle 12” inches apart that accommodate 31/2” outside diameter washers that are tossed in sets of three one at a time by the competitors. The competitor who is tossing stands upon one of the boards with toes not crossing over the front edge and tosses toward the holes on the other board 8’ away. Washers are tossed only underhanded with the washer parallel with the ground, but those are about the only rules restricting the toss. The nearest hole to the competitor counts one, the middle hole counts three and the furthest hole counts 5 points. One of the most interesting aspects of Holiboard is that a player can nullify the score of his opponent by tossing a washer into the same hole on top of his opponent’s washer, thus defense and offense combine for some creative strategies. The game is played to a total score of 21 and that number must be reached exactly, otherwise the players get penalized with a subtraction of points equal to the number scored that brought the total over 21. (Details at 10).
There are other rules but no deal breakers for enjoying this game of camaraderie, strategy, offense and defense, pretty much in that order. It’s a great spectator sport as well. We heard there were nearly a hundred watching the first day of eliminations in this year’s 29th Annual Holiboard Tournament at Playa de Oro. Many had driven in from the U.S. to either watch or play. Even during the finals of this double-elimination tourney on Thursday the 4th of February, there were over 60 spectators rooting their friends
through the matches, and the crowd didn’t start dissipating until after the last washer was tossed by David Ceballes, ½ of this year’s championship team of Ceballes and Tommy Calvert, both regulars at the medal presentations for decades. This crack team of tossers beat Bob Mellor and Dea Pleasants in a tight game that brought out every drop of strategy and skill from both teams before the winner was decided. In Third Place were Arnie Mott and Leonard Verner. The names of Arnie and Bob also appear on the large traveling trophy in several places. We sort of got most of the many people together for a groupie photo who volunteered to help in important roles during the tournament, like keeping the elimination brackets accurate, judging and scorekeeping, and of course the ecstatic 1st through 3rd place winners. The happy faces and laughter made up by far for the lack of attention toward the camera, though.
Even with the success of this, the 29th Holiboard Tournament, the excitement about next year was already building. “Everyone is really looking toward next year’s 30th Annual Tournament! We’re expecting a much larger number of teams and spectators than ever before. Some are bringing their own cheerleaders. There will be team shirts, hats, so everybody can be a part of the fun,” said Linda Mottle, Playa de Oro resident and cotournament director. If you want to get in on the fun, you can call or email Linda to get all the information you need, including your name on their email announcement list for upcoming practices and competitions. Linda’s mobile number is 623-570-5772 and her email is lindamottle@gmail.com. Linda told us they want to let more folks in Puerto Peñasco know about Holiboard so they can practice and put a team together for next year—maybe even get a sponsor. Sounds like a plan for another really cool event in our little slice of paradise by the sea!
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER “Help Us Help Them”
By Barb Mumaugh
Beautiful weather this spring brings smiles to many people and animal’s faces! We love our city of Rocky Point this time of year. However, it also is puppy season which means we are taking in litters of unwanted puppies on a weekly basis. Puppies are adorable and everyone loves them, of course. They are a lot of work to take care of, especially if they come in without their mother, Barb’s staff spends hours nursing and giving extra supplements to these pups. They need to be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, given meds and many other life-supporting measures, including love and attention….. and we need you to stop by to help us in the giving of the love department! There are many puppies that need cuddling! For example, a litter of puppies came in with their mother – named Momie – and she was very scared of people and not trusting of our help. After weeks of love, care and consistency, Mom and her puppies all survived and became socialized. Mom dog is up in Phoenix right now hopefully finding her forever home and second chance at life. The puppies were all adopted out and are happy and healthy and living in their new homes with their own families. Dogs get adopted by people coming through our city and adopting or by stopping by and then telling their friends who end up adopting. We have dogs of every kind small, large, black, white, old, young or any other combination you can think of. Dogs also get adopted by you liking our awesome Facebook page and by sharing the available dogs we have posted on there. We partner with several rescue groups in Phoenix and in Tucson that help us adopt out some of these dogs and puppies as well. If anyone wants to come by and get some pictures of our dog to send to our Facebook volunteer, we would love that!
Don’t forget Barb’s Dog Rescue is a nonprofit 501c3 tax deductible organization that survives solely on your donations and your help. We always need dog food so, if you are driving through Rocky Point, stop by on your way in or out of town. Every bag helps us feed our over 150 homeless rescue dogs and puppies. Toys, leashes, bleach, treats, bedding and volunteers are always welcome and our doors are consistently open for you. We need you to help us save all these wonderful lives!
Every penny goes to helping the stray and homeless dogs - come visit and see for yourself! We would not be able to help any of these dogs without your support and all donations are greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116, Lukeville 85341 or sent online at www. barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.
Please visit us online http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website www.BarbsDogRescueRP.com Barb’s Mexico cell # (638) 114-1659 or her US # (602) 774-1578. Email barbsdogrescue@gmail.com. We can pick up donations in the US and Puerto Peñasco.
Supporting Esperanza By Michelle Auer
It was ten years ago when my husband, Randy, and I first became aware of the children living at Esperanza. This home is located approximately 18 miles north of Rocky Point just a few miles east of Highway 8, the main road from Sonoita. We had been coming to Rocky Point for the last 35 years bringing friends, family, children and grandchildren to the wonderful experiences Rocky Point has to offer. We had seen the small sign that advertised “Esperanza Por Los Niño’s Children homes, Donations accepted” many times on the way back to the US and wondered about the children’s home and just where it was located. The sign was difficult to read and there wasn’t any home close by, just a long dirt road. On one of our trips I ask my husband if we could check it out and we ventured down the dirt road for almost three miles before we saw what looked like a small ranch home with a bus parked out front. Curiosity got the best of us so we parked and went in. To our surprise we found twenty some children living there with four staff who took care of them 24/7/365. The facility was bleak but the children and staff were friendly and happy. Our Spanish combined with the Director’s English resulted in us being able to do very little communicating. However, the need was evident and the love for the children great. That visit was just the beginning of our involvement and many more trips for us visiting the children’s home. Each time we had guests visiting us we would take them and our dog Coco out to Esperanza, along with 5 dozen donuts for the kids and staff. The children and staff were always kind and cheerful and many of our guest were struck with a desire to help. We have seen the missionaries and children gratefully accept all help, donation and services offered with humble and sweet hearts. Since the first time we found the children’s home, Esperanza has grown in numbers of children and structure. Esperanza is now serving forty plus children, yet there are still only the same 4 committed missionaries and their families. Many new and additional needs exist at Esperanza as most of the children are now teenagers and their school schedules and activities all happen in town. Five trips a day are required to meet school schedules, doctor’s visits, grocery shopping and all of the other life activities the children are involved in. As the children and numbers have grown the preparation and cooking of food has greatly increased, additional housing is required, clothing, and the parental and emotional needs of the children have become a tremendous demand and an important part of the services. As you can imagine these responsibilities and others have greatly increased the financial need, yet funding has remained very small. In spite of this lack, through the generosity of individuals who happen down that dirt road, some things have improved. The bus is gone, vans and a car now replace the obsolete bus, more bathrooms, and beds have been added to accommodate the additional children. A small playground has been constructed and a fence put around the grounds. Esperanza is thankful for the many groups, churches and people from Rocky Point and the US that have participated in the support of Esperanza over the last 20+ years. Christmas gifts, repair projects, and donations have been a life line for the children. Our hope is to establish
mechanisms that will help sustain this support by creating this annual event. We hope to bring those who have supported the children in the past together with new potential supporters to begin an effort to sustain Esperanza in the future. A new group of people called “Friends of Esperanza” are just beginning to form and this event is a beginning and an open invitation for locals and visitors to participate in the great mission of supporting Esperanza. Our goal for the groups is to increase the number of services and staff, identifying dollars and people who can help support the children and missionaries. We appreciate the efforts shared in the past and seek the efforts of others who would embrace the children and the future of this organization. Esperanza is a local Puerto Peñasco not for profit agency and donation are tax deductible. Esperanza has a local Board of Directors and all dollars go directly to the support of the children and their missionaries. We need help!!! April 30th is the big day! Sponsors, Volunteers, donations, prizes, are all needed!!! Each child is in need of a sponsor who will donate so the child can participate in 5 fun filled beach activities. Each activity will require a minimum $25 donation or a donation of $100, which will allow the child to participate in all 5 events. The events will be opened to the public for the same donation and the community is welcomed to participate. If people, companies, or agencies are interested in helping, please contact Michelle Auer at 480-283-3843. Become a sponsor, donor or volunteer by emailing micauer@gmail.com. Or stop by the Sonoran Sky event planner’s office and talk with Olympia to find out what you can do to help! All donation should be made to “Word of Life Church” with a note to, Esperanza Fund Raiser. They can be sent to, 6703 N. Idaho Rd., Newman Lake WA, 99025. The children of Esperanza are not able to be adopted, instead each child hopes for their family to one-day return and bring them home or to finish school and take what they have learned and succeed in the world. The funds are greatly needed to ensure the sustainability of Esperanza, and the 40 children whom are maturing and going out to make the world a better place. Each time I go Esperanza there are new children’s faces, looking for help and a future that is bright. Let’s join together and embrace the future as their supporters! Eternally grateful.
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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Mission Accomplished!
Steve Schwab completes annual Phoenix to Rocky Point walk for charity
Ana Paula Medina Gonzales offers a bouquet of balloons. Eight years ago, Mexico Children’s Foundation helped her with a serious medical issue. By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com
Mission accomplished! This morning, for the 13th time, Steve Schwab has made his way from Phoenix to Rocky Point - ON FOOT! Seven days of walking brought in more than $10,000 dollars for the Mexico Children’s Foundation. Arriving to show appreciation for the Mexico Children’s Foundations work, the mayor of Puerto Peñasco, Ernesto ‘Kiko’ Munro, as well as the mayor of Sonoyta, Heriberto Serrano, greeted Steve and thanked him for supporting local children in need.
Chaperoned to the finish line with the assistance of the local Cruz Roja, with security provided by the Municipal Police, Steve finished his seven plus days on the road. Along with Seaside’s Manager for Princesa de Peñasco, Marco Garcia, workers from Steve’s company, Seaside Reservations, Julio Peralta and others from the city’s youth organization brought the walk to a close. They committed to being a bigger part of next years walk.
Thank you also to Maria Conchita Peralta, Peñasco’s cultural liaison, for her help organizing today’s welcome. The family of Ana Paula Medina Gonzales was on hand with a bouquet of balloons. Ana Paula received the Foundation’s help in fighting a malignant tumor. Eight years later, and now fifteen years old, she is a successful and healthy student. Fun facts: To make this happen, Steve walked 25 miles per day a lot of the time. That’s a Marathon per day! Also, look at photos from previous walks. Same hat. Every year, the same hat and walking stick gets pulled out of the closet for another go. Then it’s back in the closet till next year! Support is still rolling in, and we hope the final amount will be even higher. You can still be a part of helping Rocky Point’s Children. Just go to https://www.gofundme. com/MCFcharitywalk to make a donation of any amount. Enjoy the view.
Steve Schwab greeted by Puerto Peñasco mayor Ernesto Kiko Munro, and Sonoyta Mayor Heriberto Serrano
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Our Contributing writers...
Sandy Spain
Marcia Diane
Born in Colon, Panama and lived in Venezuela before moving to the U.S. at the age of 11, returning to Venezuela for the summers. Educated in California, High Scool in Burbank and College in Santa Barbara. Retired from City of Scottsdale after 23 years of service and 10 years service before that in Cypress, California. In both cities was involved in financial services and the environment. I am a widow with two married sons and two grandchildren. I purchased my home in Playa Encanto in 1986 and moved to Mexico full time after retiring in 2002.
I’ve had the honor of writing for one of the best publications in the business and with some of the finest colleagues for over a year now, yea RPT! When I was little I promoted circuses and trained animals. Now that was something to write about. When I grew up I just couldn’t stop, writing that is. Though I’ve stolen and trained some horses since then. Can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live than this astounding Sonoran Desert Sea…lucky, lucky me. Anybody who’s inclined to share their private thoughts, don’t hesitate to join our on-line writing group at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com. We put out our submissions every second Friday of the month. See you all there.
Gretchen Ellinger
Considers herself blessed with the privilege of living and working Cholla Bay, which she thinks is one of the most inviting areas of Puerto Peñasco. After years of visiting Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen purchased a fishing shack by the water in Cholla Bay. The idea was to fix it up for weekends and vacations, and perhaps operate a bed and breakfast after retirement. After rebuilding, and a big curve in life’s road, Gretchen retired and started a new life in Cholla Bay. Over 7 years’ experience in real estate in Puerto Peñasco has earned Gretchen the respect of the real estate community, where it is known that she can be depended upon and trusted. Her numerous clients have come to depend on her for exemplary customer service, and expert advice in the fields of Cholla Bay real estate and retirement south of the border. Gretchen is Vice President of Education for AMPI (the Mexican association of real estate agents), and coordinates the annual clean-up of Cholla’s estuary by U of A students. That bed and breakfast dream? After over 7 years in operation, Casa Monica Cholla Bay B&B has many devoted visitors who would not stay anywhere else!
Rosarie Salerno
Has been a contributing writer, for the Rocky Point Times, since 2006. Rosarie has lived in Rocky Point for over 10 years. She has been a full time real estate professional in Rocky Point since she arrived and has been a licensed real estate agent in Arizona since 1986. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. Rosarie studied Accounting in N.Y.C., Fashion Designing as well as Video and Film Production in Tucson. Not only did she sell real estate in Tucson, but had a small income tax preparation service for almost 20 years. Rosarie is highly analytical in her work. She has an inquisitive mind.
Mike Bibb
Contributing writer, Mike Bibb from Safford, Arizona, is a recovering paranoid-schizophrenic with several bipolar disorders. As long as he remains under constant medication, the public is generally not at risk. However, he has been known to lapse into bouts of uncontrollable thirst which can only be sedated with multiple servings of iced Indios, Dox Equis or some similar tonic. There is no picture of him available at this time due to national security reasons should his face be seen in public.
Vince Deadmond
Vince Deadmond, “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy”, is coowner of Best Hardware in Apache Junction, AZ. He is an enthusiastic, caffeinated, fly fisher in search of a really good cookie. He has fly fishing stories published on the web, in local newspapers and magazines. His stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines.
Bob Snyder
Born in Boston, Nancy settled in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has three daughters and seven grandchildren. Nancy received her Masters degree from Northern Arizona University. Her computer career included Xerox and Control Data. She represented wineries in Europe working out of Libourne, France connecting wineries in Europe to the suppliers in the USA. Ten years ago, when she retired to Puerto Peñasco, she was appalled by the brutal way animals were treated and abused. Nancy started an animal rescue “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. Today she works closely with the city of Puerto Peñasco, conducting spay/neuter clinics and adoptions events.
Cap’n Greg
Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. High school class clown. Transplanted out west at the tender age of 20. Married in Las Vegas, where he raised 3 kids. Worked in sales his whole adult life. He has been coming to RP on vacation for about 20 years from Las Vegas. He has lived and worked year round at Puerta Privada on Sandy Beach for the past 5 years. Bob had a ton of fun being cast from the local pool to play a small roll in the Diego Luna directed movie, ‘Cesar Chavez’ staring Michael Peña. Loves fishing, golfing, horseshoes and pool, and of course, telling jokes.
Escaped Iowa’s snow for Arizona’s sun in 1989, and immediately jumped the border to sample the culture and cerveza of Mexico. A US Navy veteran, his love for the ocean drew him to Rocky Point, which he has enjoyed immensely. Although he offers salty advice to Sea of Cortez visitors, the Cap’n also frequents the Northwest Ontario Bush, and has been writing a “North With Doc” humor column for In-Fisherman magazine for more than 20 years. Cap’n Greg, his wife Sandy, and their silky/pom pup Jezebel live in Green Valley.
Rob Baylor
Rob was born and lived for 60 years in Missoula, Mt. He retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service technician. Rob served two tours in Viet Nam in the 60’s and is very involved in the American Legion. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife, and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.
Lannette Phipps
My Bio…hmmm. Should I start at the age of 10 when I was kidnapped from Southern California and brought to Lake Havasu City to work in a factory mill (aka our home) stuffing independent phone books into plastic bags and then having to deliver said phonebooks doorto-door in temp’s well over 120-degrees from the back of a metal truck bed? Obviously there were no child labor laws back then and my kidnappers – aka Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. (This was before everyone who owned a PaintShop program thought they were designers – YES, I am talking about you!). We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. If you don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did. I could fill years of newspapers talking about the city and printers and escapades and stuff you really shouldn’t know about, but this is just a short bio. I have always wanted to be a writer of some sort so now I guess I am though my years have made me think I am a much better editor. I guess we can all be the judge of that when my first book is published…or not.
Anita Kaltenbaugh
Originally from Western Pennsylvania, lived and worked in Rocky Point for two years. Waking up and walking the beach everyday was a dream come true. Anita and her husband love to travel and explore new and different places all over the world, but her heart still remains in Puerto Peñasco. Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel SecretsInsider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Kindle, NOOK and Amazon.com.
Nancy Phelan
Mark Paliscak Marco Paliscak grew up on the East Coast and loved spending his summers at the Jersey Shore, enjoying the beach to the fullest. After graduating college, he moved to southern California and went on to get his Masters in Business Administration at the University of California, Irvine. Marco lived in Huntington Beach and Balboa Island for 13 years. He then relocated to Napa and lived in the wine country for a year. Missing the beach, he decided to move back to the beach to Santa Cruz, California. A great job offer took him south to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he lives today. Marco purchased his condo on Sandy Beach 9 years ago, and lives part-time at Bella Sirena and at home in Scottsdale with his family. “My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer...from deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach…I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing!” If you have an interesting story about Rocky Point whether it is your place of employment, an upcoming event, a past event, an old or funny story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us. You may be featured in the next…MARCO Y AMIGOS!
Steve Franklin
in Old Town near Mercedes.
Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He is also an Arson Detective for the Phoenix Fire Department. He enjoys taking photos of all sea life above and below the water. He visits the Yellowstone and Grand Teton areas of Wyoming as well as the Sonoran desert areas of Arizona & Mexico each year. His photography is displayed at Xochitl’s Restaurant in Cholla Bay, and at Gaby & Luis Galeria
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