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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! ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editorial / Contributing Writer 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 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 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 See Page 66 PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

will be upset, but it is now officially the law. Now our next question will be is it really also for motorcycles riders – like Harley’s and street bikes, not dirt bikes? And how is it going to affect the Rally? Chime in on Facebook as to your opinion of the “new” helmet law and let us know what you think. As soon as we know what the official word is, wel’ll get it out there on social media – and in the paper, of course.

We have survived! March was a fantastic month and our Spring Break and Semana Santa were out of this world with thousands of tourists enjoying our beaches and patronizing our local businesses. It seems to me there were a lot more people than last year: I’m not sure how many visitors we had, but I heard a radio station quoting 170,000 visitors in just one month! I drove around town on one of the busy Saturdays: I started on Calle 13 about 3:00 PM and almost turned and headed out because it was totally packed. There were tons of people walking, drinking, eating, riding ATV’s and just cruising. Next I went to the Malecon since that seems to be where most of the action is during big weekends, and especially Spring Break and Semana Santa. It was a long line to get in, but it always is when Rocky Point is packed with vacationers. Once I was there and having a good time, I wished I was 20 again…so Photo By Tony Ballesteros I decided it was time to go home. Ahhh, to be young again. Probably all of you are familiar with Talking about people riding ATV’s Spring Break and many of you with around town (and motorcycles too) – Semana Santa, which for us is a big party there has been a lot of talk about a new for four days. Not only is it a big party, law that requires all riders to wear a but it’s mainly a time when families gethelmet. All of the press was asked to together…so it’s a big party! Friends and attend a meeting about this new law on family come from all over and we enjoy March 8th, but the meeting didn’t happen. lots of food and drink. Many go to the I hounded our local police station with beach – as you have probably noticed – visits and phone calls and, after several and we listen to live music, eat, drink, tries, one of the officers did confirm dance and have a great time. The that the helmet law has been in effect gathering and popularity can probably since November 17th. So, from now on, be equated to your Thanksgiving everyone riding on, or driving an ATV or gatherings – where families make it a motorcycle in Puerto Peñasco, needs to tradition to get together and enjoy a few be wearing a helmet or they will be fined days of food and fun and each other. at the police station. As far as we know it Now that we are in Spring and is official. We’ve been told that for years, Winter looks like it completely skipped and always tell everyone to wear a helmet us, it’s time to service your home and when riding an ATV. I personally think vehicle air conditioners since Summer it is a good idea because we have had is right around the corner. (I predict several accidents and wearing a helmet more rain, but Sandy, Alicia and can save your life. I know many people Lannette never believe me – so you’d

better check your windshield wipers too!) Don’t forget we have many local businesses that can get your vehicle air conditioning serviced and cold as ice and it is super inexpensive. If you need recommendations, you can hit us up on Facebook or shoot us an email at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. On a completely different subject, we would like to congratulate Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada on his fight

last month. Even though he lost the fight, all of the people of Rocky Point believe he gave a great fight and, of course, we think he should have won… but the judges have the final say and they were fair if I have to be honest. If you don’t know who El Gallo Estrada is, he is a native boxer from our port and from a neighborhood here close to our offices. He has come a long way and he has won a World Championship and has put the name of Puerto Peñasco up high. We wish him all the best and hopefully he will get a rematch soon so he can prove that he is the winner we all know!! And continuing with the boxing subject, we have a future prospect too. He is a young boy everyone knows as “El Bombon”, and I will write more about him on the next editorial. That’s it for this month, you know time flies and will be reporting next month…thank you for reading!

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Cielito Lindo Fine Mexican Cuisine to Open at Sonoran Sky Resort

Puerto Peñasco has a new and sure to be favorite place to dine and the fantastic beachfront view offers a very nice bonus. Cielito Lindo Fine Mexican Cuisine officially opens with an inauguration celebration on Thursday, March 15th. If you're in town, be sure to stop by to sample the food, meet the great staff, enjoy the elegant atmosphere, and the marvel at the great views right on Sandy Beach. Cielito Lindo is located inside the Sonoran Sky Resort, but it is open to the public. When you say "Mexican food" to many Americans, tacos and burritos bursting with rice and beans or enchiladas drowned in tomatillo sauce probably come to mind. But the dishes being served in Cielito Lindo take a beloved cuisine into the fine-dining realm. Not only are they challenging the idea that Mexican food means Taco Bell and street tacos, and exchanging it for fine meals served with quality ingredients prepared in novel and creative ways, but the setting and atmosphere of the

restaurant is something to behold. Fine dining as a whole is a growing industry, but not in the traditional, stuffy, white-tablecloth mold. Instead, it has evolved into something that Cielito Lindo offers, embracing fine dining Mexican meals in a casual, comfortable atmosphere with outstanding service and breathtaking views. The innovative and creative choices offer variety while quality remains central to the dishes being served. Chef Tony Acuña will delight and surprise you with a variety of fabulous dishes, both traditional, and creative modern twists on fine Mexican favorites. While the National Restaurant Association doesn't have hard data on the number of upscale restaurants in the U.S, or upscale Mexican cuisine specifically, its research suggests that more than half of Americans eat Mexican food at least once a month, and that almost everyone is familiar with at least some form of Mexican food.

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What A Spring Break Season… Fun Times in Rocky Point!!!

By Mark Paliscak

Salud to you Rocky Point and Happy April to all of you! Spring Break continues to roll on into April (yes, even into April for many of the Catholic schools) and an amazing forthcoming week of Semana Santa when over 100,000 more vacationers descend upon Rocky Point to celebrate their faith, family and friends. This Spring Break season certainly did not disappoint as far as attendance and revelers coming to town to get some sun, sand of course libations! I made my tour around town and hit many of our local favorites on Sandy Beach, in Old Port, in the Mirador and of course along Calle 13. This year, I had the honor of “chaperoning” 8 college guys from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Most of the guys had never even been to Mexico so I did my best to escort them around town (thank you Tomas for the pickup ride) and show them some of the fun dining, drinking and dancing establishments around Rocky Point. Some of the guys were a bit leery of coming to Mexico with their “first time jitters” but it’s amazing how comfortable one can become after a little

tequila enters the picture. Sombreros off to all the guys and gals that waited on us and entertained us around town. You all sure know how to show us all a great time. And speaking of hats off…Who was that coolsounding reggae/calypso/beach band playing at Wrecked at the Reef in the afternoons? The blonde gal who was the lead singer really knew how to entertain and provided a most chill beach atmosphere. I was checking the action going on around town both in person with the Creighton, and also via social media where you can check out what is going on at your favorite establishment via their live cams. I have noticed Tekila Bar, Boo Bar and Shark Bite do a great job of showing you what it is like via their web cams before you go down to see them. Good job guys…the cams are enticing! As far as the Creighton guys… They said on a scale of 1 to 10…100% they would be back again next year for Spring Break! Great job Rocky Point! So, the end of March kicks off the week of Semana Santa which extends to April with Pascua starting on Easter Sunday and extending to the following Saturday which this year falls on April 7th as the end of Pascua. What exactly is Semana Santa? What are its origins? What can we expect? So many questions for our Holy Week that people come from all around Mexico and America come to Rocky Point to celebrate Semana Santa. Semana Santa is most likely the most important holiday in Mexican culture with many Mexican businesses and schools being closed and families going on two week vacations or holidays during Semana Santa

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By Bob Snyder

and Pascua. Across Mexico, and right here in Rocky Point, Mexicans celebrate the last days of Christ during Holy Week with ornate processions, rituals and ceremonies. Many of the larger Semana Santa celebrations include a dramatic reenactment of the capture, the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Many of the participants in the celebrations are famous actors as it is an honor to be chosen to perform in such a production. In many reenactments, the crown worn by Jesus is actual spikes and the cross that the actor has to carry can weigh several hundred pounds. Consequently, the actors often must train and prepare with the help of their families and communities for months before their celebration. Once the sacrifice is made and Jesus rises from the dead, Pascua begins and the second week of the Easter celebration carries on with a brighter tone, reflecting the resurrection and the start of new beginnings.

And speaking of new beginnings, get ready for next month’s announcement of our Rocky Point Times Annual Photo Contest. It’s a fun contest where YOU, the reader, sends in your best photo that matches the theme of the contest. The best photos are ones taken right here in Rocky Point and the prizes are usually REALLY good with some beer, wine, restaurant and cantina sponsors from right here in Rocky Point! God bless you all for a safe and happy Easter season and remember you too can put down that cross, exhale and soak up the warm salty air. Thought of the day…A great friend is like a four-leafed clover…Hard to Find and Lucky to Have! ADIOS AMIGOS

Things that make me crazy. Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard when he lives in the jungle without a razor? Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are flat? Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough? Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? What is the speed of darkness? Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up every two hours? If the temperature is zero outside today and it's going to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be? Do married people live longer than single ones or does it only seem longer? Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground? Did you ever stop and wonder?... Why do toasters always have a setting so high that could burn the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer? Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don't point to their bum when they ask where the bathroom is? If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from? If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? Why do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune? Stop singing and read on...... Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him on a car ride, he sticks his head out the window? Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster? With all these uncertainties in life, having friends in life, makes the world a better place to live.

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Get inspired by Mexico A literary column By Marcia Diane By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Hi Again Folks…well we are definitely in spring now…we contributing writers have to spend time in the future despite conventional wisdom saying we ought be in the now. How I manage that trick is by calling it envisioning…sneaky huh. So today I want to share a poet with you who dropped into my in box via Poets. org. Her name is pretty much common fare in the poetry world…Marianne Moore. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Roses Only

Inspiration can be easily discovered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. A simple weekend road trip from your house to the warm sandy beaches of Mexico can be inspiring, if you let it. Take time to enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of this charming seaside city and open your eyes to the possibilities of the influence of a slower pace of life. Reasons to be inspired: 1. Slowing down is easier here - Rush hour is non-existent and so are 75 mph speed limits. Drive slowly and take in the sand and the sea. 2. Rest - Halleluiah! Don’t we all need to get caught up on our sleep? Taking a siesta is part of the everyday culture of Mexico, and who couldn’t benefit from a daily nap. It made us less grumpy and more energetic when we were children. And, there is something about that sea salt air and gentle rocking waves that improves sleeping patterns. 3. Unique scenery and landscapes Take a hike. Look around and realize how small your problems are when compared to the vast craters of the Pinacate biosphere. The astronauts practiced at the Pinacate for their moon landing, so you know the landscapes are out of this world. 4. Seaside calm - Sit at the edges of the sea where the water laps up against the sand and calm your racing thoughts. 5. You can float here: Sail on a boat, a kayak or a raft on the ever-sparkling field of diamonds of the Sea of Cortez. Let your worries be swallowed up in the waves. 6. Family is important - Watch and learn from the Mexican culture and spend your Sunday’s with your close friends and family and friends, 7. Jacque Cousteau nicknamed it “The Worlds Aquarium” Get up close and personal with the dancing dolphins, sea lions and whales and marvel at the amazing variety of sea life in this unique aquarium. 8. Drink and be merry -Visit with family and friends and eat the delicious local

seafood, and try a Mexican shrimp cocktail and a coconut filled beverage.

and some paint and try your hand at creating a seascape.

9. Soar above the sea - Take a flight on an ultralight, or a parasailing ride, and fly above the town.

17. Get lost in a beach read; Read a book, you’ve been meaning to read when you had the time. Check out the novel with a setting in Mexico, A Deep Thing on Amazon. Make time for the pleasures of life.

10. Improve your Spanish - Make new friends and learn a new language. Plenty of folks to practice with. 11. Reflect - Write your thoughts down in a Rocky Point Journal and reference your reflective thoughts, when you need a little inspiration back home. Rocky Point Journals are available at (www.bookswithsoul.com) 12. Forget time - Take your watch off and take time to sit in the sun with your toes in the sand and relax. 13. Amazing sunsets - Some of the world’s most beautifully photographed sunsets on the water, can be discovered here. Mediate. 14. Shop locally - Stroll through an international supermarket and try new foods outside your box. 15. Act like a kid - Go fly a kite in the warm Mexico breezes, run down the beach without any shoes. 16. Find your creative self - Buy a canvas

18. Unplug, recharge - Turn the phone off, disconnect for 24 hours like the old days, when your phone really didn’t work in Mexico. Blame it on the service. 19. Watch international films - Turn on a Mexican movie channel and practice your Spanish. 20. Listen to native music - Play some ranchero music 21. Easy exercise - Stroll the beach in the morning, take a walk in the moonlight at night. 22. Eat fresh seafood - Experience the fish market in the Malecon in Old Port. 23. Learn something new - Visit a local bakery and see how tortillas are made, 24. Dance - Sip the tequila, dance to the mariachis. What inspires you? Whatever it is, do it and get inspired. Life’s too short.

Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air. Ralph Waldo Emerson Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back: a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country. Anai Snin

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon and author of debut suspense novel a Deep Thing by A.K. Smith. Check out her blog at www.wordstravelfilm.com/blog

You do not seem to realize that beauty is a liability rather than an asset—that in view of the fact that spirit creates form we are justified in supposing that you must have brains. For you, a symbol of the unit, stiff and sharp, conscious of surpassing by dint of native superiority and liking for everything self-dependent, anything an ambitious civilization might produce: for you, unaided to attempt through sheer reserve, to confute presumptions resulting from observation, is idle. You cannot make us think you a delightful happen-so. But rose, if you are brilliant, it is not because your petals are the without-which-nothing of preeminence. You would look, minus thorns—like a what-is-this, a mere peculiarity. They are not proof against a worm, the elements, or mildew but what about the predatory hand? What is brilliance without co-ordination? Guarding the infinitesimal pieces of your mind, compelling audience to the remark that it is better to be forgotten than to be remembered too violently, your thorns are the best part of you. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What I love best about this poem is the ending…again that conventional wisdom thing that we ought always be working towards being better persons and ridding out our nasty bits…here Marianne pays tribute to them; really the entire poem does. Though she was a renown poet of her era; born 1887 and died 1972, Moore wrote in an unconventional style that is part of our modern heritage and evidence in the work of poets today. Here she gives us the permission we all need to do our best work: “poetry is a matter of skill and honesty in any form whatsoever, while anything written poorly, although in perfect form, cannot be poetry”. Might you all join us in our on-line writers group and share your best work at: m.diane.writeon gmail.com.

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New Safety Corridor Set to Improve Travel Conditions

Another Rocky Point Sunset Picture? Not Exactly… By Mike Bibb

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

The drive from Phoenix to Puerto Peñasco will become a little safer for travelers this year after officials from the Arizona Department of Transportation and officials from the State of Sonora came together to establish a safety corridor along Mexico Route 8, the highway that takes travelers to Puerto Peñasco last month. The goal of the project is to improve travel safety conditions for the tourists which numbered over a million people in 2017. According to The Arizona Republic, such improvements will be added security patrols on the route to assists with accidents, vehicle breakdowns and provide a general awareness for travel conditions. The Arizona Republic also reported that Sonoran officials will also proactively communicate traffic conditions with 511 and az511.gov, which is responsible for monitoring accidents, construction projects, road closures and more. Another feature will include new electric signage in English and Spanish that will flash safety messages, alerts, and general information to the traveling public. This idea was born during a commission meeting late last year in Scottsdale where the governors of Sonora and Arizona signed a memorandum of

understanding to promote and lobby for the completion of the cruise terminal. During that important annual meeting of the Arizona-Mexico Commission at the Puerto Peñasco Convention Center, Puerto Peñasco as Sonoran officials announced that the Mexican federal government has appropriated the equivalent of more than $13 million U.S.D. in the upcoming 2018 budget to finish the first phase of the three-phase port project. Completion is now scheduled for 2020. After being on hold for nearly two years, construction is set to resume on Rocky Point’s cruise terminal after an infusion of cash by the Sonoran Government. Officials say that show of unity helped as Sonora officials pressed the Mexican government to act. It is expected that when the terminal opens prices for condos, existing homes and vacant land will all spike in price due to the new influx of tourism and demand that is on the rise. Currently in 2018, prices for vacant land, existing homes and condos are all on the rise and are moving up to 2008 levels before the real estate crash. With the addition of the cruise port you can imagine the impact it will have on real estate. According to real estate sources there are many deals available on lots. For example, beach front lots in Las Conchas start in the low 200s and if you choose a lot with a short walk to the beach prices can start as low as $19,000 and with the average cost is $25,000 plus closing costs. Another hot area to visit is Laguna Del

Mar which is a master planned community offering beach front lots, Laguna lots with paved roads, utilities, championship golf course and more. Prices for land are still reasonable and if you ever wanted to build your dream home now is the time. Building your dream home in Puerto Peñasco is not a difficult process and there has never been a better time to start construction given the strength of the dollar and the competitive lot prices. But if you are considering building a home make sure to protect your money and property by choosing a company who abides by Mexican Federal Labor Laws, has a good reputation in the community, who uses American Construction Contracts and American Escrow accounts during the construction process. The bottom line is whether you are considering building your dream home, purchasing a condo or an existing home now is the time to make your move. Once the cruise terminal opens these types of current low prices will only be a memory.

Concrete Action Photo - Building your dream home in Puerto Peñasco is not a difficult process and there has never been a better time to start construction given the strength of the dollar and the competitive lot prices.

The goal of the project is to improve travel safety conditions for the tourists which numbered over a million people in 2017. (Photo Courtesy of the Arizona Department of Transportation) 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. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

I know, just another picture of Rocky Point's amazing sunsets. They're so common it monotonous sometimes. Except in this case, the above photo is not a sunset at all. While camped at Playa Bonita RV Park in January, I struggled to arise early - a most difficult task for an old geezer who is prone to habitual bouts of morning lethargy. Not that I particularly object to getting up early, it's just not an easy thing to do so soon after going to bed. Anyway, for whatever reason, I found myself stumbling the serene shoreline in front of the park. A few folks were doing their a.m. routines; examining the night's collection of small sea shells captured within the cracks and crevices of miniature tide pools, briskly walking, or watering their dogs, or simply enjoying the quietness of the morn. Some high-voltage turistas actually managed to find enough energy to jog in the soft sand; a physical endeavor I've never quite understood. Why would a rational individual sacrifice quality sleep in order to aimlessly amble along a near deserted beach? What's the point? Besides, if God intended humans to perform such tiring tasks, he would have provided them with multiple legs - like a centipede. Two simply are not enough. Focusing my little Nikon camera southeast toward the Malecon (Old Town), I captured this Sea of Cortez sunrise as its vibrant orange/pinkish colors gradually faded into the more dominate white and blue hues of the new day. Similar to a late afternoon setting sun, witnessing a Rocky Point sunrise can also be a spectacularly beautiful experience. It would probably be even more appealing if there was some way it could rise around noon!

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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 is made in the USA and distributed to Costco Mexico. Costco delivers weekly to several businesses here locally including Welton which is located at the light South of Sam's Club. Rocky Point has two new groups that now take in dogs, but they need some cat people to form a group and help the cats and kittens. If you are interested call Nancy. We are also looking for land for a cat sanctuary in or around the Phoenix area. Our current needs are: Cat food dry and canned, dog food dry and canned, kitten dry food, cat litter...not clumping... small and large cat and dog beds. Flea and tick spray and small and medium collars and cleaning supplies as kitten season is just around the corner. Available for adoption, and pictured, are three adorable chi-terrier mixes. They are now about 7 months old and recently spayed. We have many great cats and teenage kittens looking for good homes. Just give us a call. Look for more pictures each month...thank you again for helping these precious babies. We are cutting back on taking in animals, but need to find homes for the ones we have at the center. Each month we will post pictures of the available cats and dogs. Please call for appointment or visit daily between 4PM and 6PM. We want to thank everyone that has helped over the last 18 years. We have succeeded in our goal of “making Rocky Point a better place to be an animal”. You can read about our journey on our web page...yes, we are in the process of updating it. We still need your help as we are spending at least $4k per month on the animals. Even a small monthly donation will help. I have spent my retirement of over $300,000.00 on the animals and have no regrets. If you would like to donate dog or cat food, we are able to purchase Kirkland dog and cat food here in Rocky Point. It

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Cap'n Greg gets a lot of inquiries from people who want fast, simple answers. He has been saving up questions about Rocky Point for the time when he has no clue what to include in his monthly column. That time would be now. So here goes, short and sweet. Q: Does the sun always shine there? A: Usually in the daytime, hardly ever at night. So the answer is no. Q: Can I go fishing every day? A: Sure, but you probably won't catch much when the waves are 14 feet high and the wind is screaming like Kim Kardashian during her latest butt reduction surgery. Q: If I have a medical marijuana card in Arizona, can I... A: No. Q: I forgot to bring a cooler. If I buy 25 pounds of shrimp, will it stay fresh in my suitcase until I make the drive back to Salt Lake City? A: It'll be just fine. And you might want to get a few pounds of squid while you're at it. Q: My girlfriend has the smallest bikini I ever saw. Do you think it would be too naughty to wear on the beach? A: Possibly. Bring her over to my place so I can check it out. Can't be too careful about these things. Q: I blew out my flip-flop. Stepped on a pop-top. Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home. A: You could have gone to the San José Clinic, got a couple stitches, and would

still be here in Margaritaville® looking for your lost shaker of salt. Q: If I bribe a cop to take care of a speeding ticket instead of paying the fine at the police station, can I deduct it off my taxes? A: Sure. Why not? You get a good enough tax guy, you can write off anything. Except jail time. But why sweat the small stuff? Q: Did you ever slam so many tequila shots that your hearing was affected? A: What? Q: I just bought a timeshare for $450. You think that's a good deal? A: Totally. Unless you'd rather sleep in a bed instead of under a bridge. Q: When I hit an ATM, expecting American dollars, what came out was stuff that looks like Monopoly money. A: I'm so sorry. Give it to me and I'll contact the proper authorities. Q: Cap'n Greg, I woke up in a strange bed, naked except for a red ribbon. I'm horrified that I can't remember what happened. A: I wouldn't worry too much. At least you won second place. Q: Is it smart to ask my mom and dad to join me on spring break? A: Of course. While you are doing beer bongs and licking Kahlua from a total stranger's bellybutton, you can rest assured your parents are safe and having a wonderful time, hiding in their hotel room with earplugs and a good book.

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Shrimp and Margaritas

Spring Fly Fishing

By Stephanie Wood

So we’ve survived Spring Break and Semana Santa. The weather is still beautiful and it’s the final month of Shrimp Season until the fall. Time to get some major relaxation and enjoyment from our beach paradise before the summer season begins. I’m sharing my favorite and easy shrimp recipe, for a relaxing sunset dinner. We call it “Puerto Peñasco Joe’s Rocky Point Shrimp Tacos” Ingredients: • Shrimp (½ to 1 pound per person) • Asparagus (you can buy at the shrimp market usually around $5 for a large bunch) • Fresh Flour Tortillas • Butter or Olive Oil • Garlic (fresh or powdered, whatever is on hand) • Salt to taste

We buy our shrimp in the Malecon. You can request it de-shelled and deveined and put on ice for the ride home. The price of shrimp runs around $6 to $8 per pound. The larger shrimp are more expensive, but we love them because they taste like lobster when sautéed in butter. Before cooking, clean the shrimp under cold running water to make sure all the shells are off and all are de-veined. Then throw them in a skillet with butter or olive oil, garlic, salt to taste, and cook until done. In another pot, boil the asparagus to your desired tenderness, we like ours firm. Put the tortillas on a plate (you can warm them first if you like), then put on the shrimp and asparagus and enjoy! So easy! Que Rico! Sometimes we add a can of black beans and some salsa on the side,

sometimes we go without tortillas if we are saving our carbs for adult beverages. We like to pair “Joe’s Shrimp Tacos” with the very best margarita recipe ~ which is slightly modified from the Barefoot Contessa’s Real Margarita recipe. Combine the juice of 5 freshly squeezed limes, 1 freshly squeezed lemon, 1 cup of tequila blanco*, 1 cup of Blue Curacao (basically a blue triple sec to make them blue margaritas), and 3 cups of ice and blend. Serve over ice with a lime wedge and salted rim if desired. *When I first saw this on the Food Network, Ina Garten explained it’s best to use basic silver tequila for margaritas. Contrary to restaurant upselling, why waste expensive tequila when you’re blending it with other ingredients. Save your Reposado and Añejo for sipping. For a full lesson on tequila, and some tequila tasting, stop at the Tequila Factory on Benito Juarez. You can pick up some local Manny’s Beach Club Tequila, ranging from blanco to supremo, or flavor infused. Gotta run…on our way to get some shrimp and tequila! Have a beautiful April!

By Vince Deadmond It was good to be back at the Playa de Oro Trailer Park, I had been away for a month. My evening meal at Latitude 31 had been great, although the outcome for my basketball team had been disappointing. It was early the next morning, not fully light outside when I got up and started preparing for a day of fly fishing on the Sea of Cortez. My usual Cafe’ Bustelo Expresso Coffee was ready, so I grabbed my trusty coffee mug and filled it. When I took my first sip I realized something was extremely wrong. I am sure my eyes were bugged out of my head, as I quickly looked for a place to expel my drink. I like strong coffee, but with no chunks. Luckily I was standing next to the kitchen sink, and was able to expedite the unloading process of a mouth full of coffee, spittle, and some kind of beetle. Note to self, check your coffee cup before you fill it next time. Days are getting longer, temperatures are near perfect, and even if you don’t normally fish, you may consider going, because it’s so darn nice on the water. We are blessed with a year round open fishing season. Believe it or not some places have restrictions on when you can begin your fishing season, usually it’s a spring event. Most normal people don’t get excited about fishing until the weather gets nice. Of course I have flailed away with my fly rod all winter, dressed in polar fleece, a hat with ear flaps, and a wind breaker. Most days I caught fish, but I did get skunked on occasion, much to the delight of some of my fishing buddies, it’s a rough crowd. With spring one can expect a new crop of bait fish. A very large population of minnows. Even the most an observant will notice, bait fish will form into an elongated school. Billions of two to four inch fish will stretch out a mile or longer, they will be twenty feet wide and ten foot deep. It’s quite a show, birds will be diving

on them from the sky and bigger fish will be attacking them from underneath. It’s tough being the smallest fish in the Sea of Cortez. If you use a bait fish pattern like a size 4 Clouser Minnow 2-4 inches long you should find some bigger fish happy to bite your offering. You can catch a variety of fish in close to the shore. I routinely catch Orange Mouth Corvina, Pompano, Grouper, Trigger, Grunt, Flounder, Bone Fish, and Cabrilla, all of these fish come as no surprise. You can fish from shore, or take my suggestion and get a one person pontoon boat. Plan your day so that you are going with the tide. Sometimes the wind will cancel the effect of the tide, play it by ear. Bring your fly rods and reels the next time you make a trip to Puerto Peñasco. I suggest a minimum 6 weight, and an 8 weight is normally perfect for catching our inshore fish. Usually I am using a 200-400 grain sinking line depending on what rod I am using. The Bone Fish at The Second Estuary are great fun with a 6 weight and a 200 grain line. If you find Pompano over a rock pile they can be a hoot to catch with Bass Poppers and a floating line. I like fishing an incoming tide, and the neap tides are easier to manage if you are fishing out of a pontoon boat. For your own safety an inflatable PDF is a good way to go. Places to fish are numerous, some of my favorites: The First and Second Estuaries, The Jetty, Mirador Beach from Las Conchas all the way into the Malecon down town area, and Cholla Bay can save the day if the wind is coming from the south. I hope this story will give you a bit of encouragement to launch your fly fishing adventure. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware True Value 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best True Value Hardware 237 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ, vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

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Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts!

Sometimes so much is going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that we can't address the many short subjects with proper attention. To handle the hodgepodge of dangling subject matter, we invented the Potpourri Page. Here are a few "short shorts" to keep you up to date.

2018 Red Cross Annual Fundraising Drive

During a ceremony to mark the donation of two police cars from the City of Glendale, Arizona, Puerto Peñasco Mayor Kiko Munro expressed a zero tolerance stance toward corruption within the police department, or any act of lawlessness. The Mayor called on residents and tourists alike to report any act that may alter the order and social peace of Puerto Peñasco, so that appropriate steps can be taken against unethical police elements. The Mayor acknowledged there have been incidents and complaints in recent weeks related to the local police, emphasizing that necessary steps are being taken to see these situations are addressed.

Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson

Home Port Construction to Resume in April

With the goal of raising 600,000 pesos this year (about $35,000 USD), the 2018 Red Cross collection drive kicked off on February 21st . The 2018 fundraising drive, under the motto "We Need your Hands to Keep Helping", began with an initial donation of 40,000 pesos presented by the Mayor to staff, board members, and volunteers of the local Red Cross. Donation spots will be set up now through April 30th in front of the Red Cross on Blvd. Fremont, as well as at the intersection of Blvd. Juarez and Calle 13. Funds raised will be used to maintain ambulances as well as for ongoing expenses at the institution. The entire community is encouraged to participate in this year's Red Cross Fund Drive!

Although I have not seen anything official, it was relayed to me from a very reliable source that construction will begin again by the middle of April. The construction has also been scheduled to continue, unabated, until the project is completed. Yes, we have heard that before but the atmosphere is different this time around and our Governor has pushed hard to see it to completion during her term. Only time will tell but it looks like the project will come to life again very soon.

City Begins Reforestation Campaign

Mayor Expresses Zero Tolerance for Police Corruption

Three hundred trees, consisting of lowwater species endemic to the area, will be planted across Puerto Peñasco as part of a Reforestation Campaign launched by the local administration via the office of Ecology and Municipal Public Services. Together with public officials, Mayor Kiko Munro planted the first tree along Blvd. Fremont, stating the campaign aims to beautify the urban image of Puerto Peñasco as well as create awareness within the community to care for the environment. While Lucinda Dávalos Toledo donated these first 300 trees, Deputy Municipal Director of Ecology Alma Yanes reported the State Ecology and Sustainable Development Commission (CEDES) will be donating additional trees to help strengthen the reforestation campaign. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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 27 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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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

DIAL...066

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. 66 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 for a few blocks, turn left at the signal on to 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. Theres is a toll booth you will go through (currently $110 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 (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 and you can now pay with a credit card (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 $300 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. • 1 carton of cigarrettes. • 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 cds • 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 $300 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 $300 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 Phone (602) 971-0166 www.headouttorockypoint.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 Tucson Sonoran Express (520) 954-2556 www.TucsonSonoranExpress.com

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 rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.

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El Pinacate Considered for Money Exchange Mars Mission Training By Dan McWhitis

Specialists to assess Sonoran Desert for preparing astronauts A 2030 flight plan to Mars might include touching down on Mexican soil as a team of specialists from the United States and Mexico sets out to assess the viability of using the Sonoran Desert as astronaut training grounds. The desert is unique in the world for its extensive dune fields in one of the driest regions, where the focus of exploration experts is the 2,000-square-kilometer biosphere reserve at El Pinacate. The most striking characteristic of El Pinacate - a dormant volcanic area are the numerous volcanic phenomena and geological formations located on the Pinacate Sierra. With three distinct peaks, the area's complex structure, comprised of red and black lava flows, is the most spectacular and

youngest lava field in North America with extensive fields of dunes. That the area has previously served for astronaut training is a "little historical fact," explained the director of the Mexican Space Agency (AEM). "This region, with its unique characteristics in Sonora, was selected by NASA [United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration] as a training ground for astronauts during the Apollo program from 1965 to 1970, in what was the first lunar exploration made by humans," said Javier Mendieta Jiménez. "Several astronauts, including Edgar Mitchell and Alan B. Shepard, trained there," he added. In order to determine how viable El Pinacate will be for the next chapter of human space exploration, an expedition comprised of several specialists from Arizona State University, the president of the Technological University of Guaymas, Sonora, researchers from the National Space Society and two postgraduates from the Institute of Geophysics of the National Autonomous University of México (UNAM) have set out for the biosphere reserve. Joined by members of El Pinacate biosphere reserve staff as well as personnel from the AEM, the expedition is expected to offer valuable information to NASA. The space agency is looking for areas on Earth that offer similar inhospitable conditions as those found on the Red Planet, as astronauts are to train for a manned Mars expedition scheduled for 2030. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/ JimNewsletter

If you plan to travel or live in Mexico it’s a good idea to understand currency values. In other words what is the Mexican peso worth in relation to the U.S. dollar? Years ago while traveling in Southern Mexico I got a real education on this subject. The peso had slid a ton against the American dollar, I’m talking a free fall. One dollar and I mean one American grocery-store dollar was worth $1000 Mexican pesos. One afternoon I needed to exchange some dollars for pesos in order to purchase beer for a poolside party, it was my turn for the daily ritual. I headed to a local Mexican bank presented my passport and handed over $350 dollars. What I received was amazing, $350,000 pesos. Now friends, I don’t care what you say, that’s a lot of currency. I was wearing cargo shorts and every pocket was jammed. I needed a forklift for crying out loud. A short time later the Mexican government began issuing new bills. They dispensed denominations of $1000, $5000, 10,000, 20,000 and $100,000 bills and were they pretty, lavender, pink, blue and almost anything except green. If you think keeping up with today’s exchange rates is tough in those days one needed a calculator. Can you imagine buying tacos with a $20,000 peso bill? In the 1990s, then President of Mexico Carlos Salinas implemented a 1 for 1000 reverse split of the peso meaning if you had 1000 pesos it was worth 1 new peso. Today the peso was posted at 18.99 meaning that if one wanted to purchase pesos versus the dollar you would receive nearly 19 pesos for each dollar you have to sell. I’ve maintained that the exchange rate will often mirror a number easy to work with. Today the number is close to 20 to 1, if you want pesos each American dollar will buy approximately 20. What do I mean when I say a number easy

to compute? Well here it is. The peso is worth roughly 5 cents meaning 100 pesos equals close to $5 dollars, 500 pesos $25 dollars and $1000 pesos $50 dollars. The peso during the past several months has been holding from $18 to $22 pesos per dollar. Where does one get the best exchange rate? Local banks generally provide the best, but do require a passport to conduct the business. The street vendors are reliable, however their posted exchange rates are normally a half to a full peso more expensive, that’s how they make a profit. Most local businesses will provide an exchange rate, but this can be costly. It’s wise to ask or look for the posted rate prior to doing business and it can be smart to use pesos when ordering dinner or buying souvenirs instead of dollars. Try to remember, one of the rough exchange rates mentioned above like $100 Mexican pesos is close to equaling $5 (US). I’ll close with this, if it hadn’t been for the reverse split of the peso in the 1990s, the tab for a couple of Dos Equis would be $35,000 pesos. Ouch!

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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 Fremont. 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) 387-2200 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.

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 Good Samaritan Callejon 25 and Ave. 65 (N. of Lazaro Cardenas) (638) 112-7035 Sunday Service 10:30 am 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 Jose Mission Church Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.

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 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 WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 911 or 066

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

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

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GENERALINFORMATION 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 vehicles 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 Twin Dolphins. 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 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.

RV PARKS 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. 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 (638) 383-0650 El Mirador - Playa de Oro (638) 2668 Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita (638) 383-2596 Sandy Beach - Concha del Mar (638) 383-4273 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.

U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is in 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 is 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 www.siido.com

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.

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 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.

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. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number 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 844 = dial 001+885+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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Helping non-Mexican residents

Residents of La Cholla (Cholla Bay) gathered last month to express their concerns and get answers from Mayor Ernesto Munro and Police Chief Marcos Valenzuela.

He emphasized the Chief 's determination to eliminate any trace Mayor Ernesto “Kiko” Munro of of corruption in the department and Puerto Peñasco has shown that he encouraged people to report any understands the importance of tourism attempted abuses to his office. He told in this near-border town, and the value of the audience that they are definitely the “Gringos” who own homes here. allowed to take a photograph of the In an effort to reach out to some of officer who stops them, and to get his those residents, Mayor Munro and Chief badge information, either in writing or of Police Marcos Alejandro Valenzuela electronically. accepted an invitation to meet last month More importantly, he asked that with citizens of La Cholla to discuss issues anyone who is stopped advise the officer of concern to them. that they wish to go to the police station Unfortunately, the Mayor's conference to pay the fine and to settle any disputes with the governors of Sonora and Arizona, with the judge. and a representative of the U.S. Consulate Another topic of concern was the in Arizona ran long and he did not make increase in break-ins and robberies. the meeting. He and Chief Marcos were, Haros said that even if it seems minor or instead, represented by Coordinador de that it is too long since the break-in, the Asesores, C. Ramón Contreras Ramos homeowners need to file a report with and Deputy Chief of Police Edwar Haros the police. This allows the department to Martinez. determine the level of criminal activity At the meeting, residents asked and to appropriate resources where they numerous questions about traffic are most needed. violations and about the process of It was suggested that homeowners appearing before a traffic court judge to give signed and notarized authority to a settle issues of dispute. Haros said it is friend or neighbor to allow police officers the responsibility of the city to assure that to enter the house, along with them, in stop signs are where they belong and that case of a break-in. Neighborhood watch, the police cannot issue tickets to those alarm systems, proper window and door who do not stop where a sign “used to be” locks can be a big help as well. or is “supposed to be.” Contreras said that many opportunities for increased security and control are possible if the communities bring a petition to the office of the Mayor and are willing to work with the authorities to make those improvements. The meeting in La Cholla was coordinated by the office of the Mayor and Cholla residents Victor Espinosa and Victoria Galindo to Cholla resident Victoria Galindo introduces Sr. C. open up lines of communications Ramón Contreras Ramos, Coordinador de Asesores and help non-Mexican residents for Puerto Peñasco, and Deputy Chief of Police who live in Puerto Peñasco much Edwar Haros Martinez to Cholla residents who of the year. gathered last month to discuss community issues. By Cholla Charli

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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.

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

Provides basic school supplies, computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963 (602) 324-9529 www.rockypointclassroom.com Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Times Office or sent to Barb at: PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ 85341

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPANICOLAOU 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 PAP SMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior 383-4399

AL ANON We have our very own Facebook page: Rocky Point Alanon Same location as our AA Meetings (see above AA announcement) Schedule: check our Facebook site: Rocky Point Alanon Contact: Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Welcome Open AA Meetings at South Of The Border Passport Club Location: Directly Across from: Granada del Mar Hotel South Sinaloa Blvd. Where the road ends and the sea begins At the office of: Oc3an View Ministries Schedule:M-W-F 10:00am Sat. 5:30 pm Contact: Conrado: MX cell 638-109-8017 Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Calle #1) Across from Pink Cadillac Open daily and the Public Always Welcome 2017 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge Vice Commander: Jerry Clackler 2nd Vice Commander: Mike Williams Adjutant: Gary May General Meetings 1st Wednesday of month at 10:00 a.m. (from October thru June) Contact Food & Beverage Manager Danny Anderson for information regarding special events, celebrations & dinners throughout the year. Bingo: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 p.m. Telephone Numbers: U.S. (602) 539-2047 Mexico 011-52 (638) 388-8841 Magic Jack (602) 539-2047 ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

AMOR MINISTRIES

BUNCO BABES

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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.

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.

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!

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

AMPI

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The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 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 Estates, 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. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Rommel Bustamante Vice President: Maria Ituarte Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino Legal: Ricardo Borquez Secretary/V.P. Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Kris Nichols Legal: Ricardo Borquez VP Education: Joseph Toland VP Ethics: John Walz For Inquiries, please contact: Luisa Federico, AMPI Administrator email: luisa.ampi51@gmail.com AMPI Phone: 638-382-0439

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@ gmail.com 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.

BOOK & EXCHANGE 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.

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

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: Patronato Pro Asilo de Ancianos de Puerto Peñasco A.C. 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 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 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.

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 P.O. Box 77152, Tucson, AZ 85703 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: Helen Dahlstrom Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Helen Dahlstrom BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otatanez, Rhea Dugan, Pat Goodin, Ken Goodin, Chuck Blair, Marlene Blair Connie Horton, Kelley Adams, Dave Adams, Theresa Orcutt 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.

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.

EL GOLFO RUN Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. 480-463-6255 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

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).

ESPERANZA DE VIDA 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.

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS FUNERAL HOMES Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

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.

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.

Knox Trail Council Bsa Yvette Lavin yvettelavin1212@gmail.com (508) 667-4031

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. 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 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.

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS)

REHABILITATION CENTER

A group of local singles, both full and part time residences. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4 pm at Puesta del Sol restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. The location for the Saturday breakfasts will be announced at this happy hour. For more information contact any of the following: Marti 812-3191463 (U.S. cell works locally), or Dick 638-1050615 (local cell) or 602-321-8106 (U.S. cell works locally) or just show up at the Tuesday happy hour and introduce yourself.

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

Founder: Steve Schwab Established 2003 520-232-2241 7655 E Redfield Rd. Suite 3 Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 www.mexicochildrensfoundation.org Email: info@mexicochildrensfoundation.org 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.

MISSION VILLA GRANADA 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.

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.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY We are a Mexican non-profit organization, hosting large and small mission groups to bring aid and comfort to folks in need. Our office is located on the property of the Granada Del Mar Hotel over-looking the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Our Ministry Community Center Donation Facility; (thrift store) is located on Kino Blvd & Francisco Madero, caddy-corner to 2 Fish Ministerios. Hours of operation: TuesdaySaturday 12pm-5pm...All types of donations are welcome...For detailed information about us visit or WEB site: www.oc3anviewministry.com or Like us on facebook. To schedule a mission group with our exciting ministry making a difference in the community...contact: Conrad Flores, Founder & President Oc3anviewministry@gmail.com

U.S # 480-264-1172 MX Cell # 638-109-8017 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.

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.

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT Contact: Barbara Olszewski rpbarbo@gmail.com (602) 324-9529 / (638) 114-2406 Marsha Hansen marshansenaz@gmail.com (520) 234-2577 Haley Villalobos haleyvillalobos@gmail.com (638) 104-1515

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

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. 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.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES 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: Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@ gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 3869774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

2 FISH MINISTERIOS 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 julio_cesarvalenzuela@hotmail.com.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER GROUP AA Passport Club We’ve moved to: Offices of Ocean View Ministry 18 Ave. S. Sinaloa M.W.F. 10:00 am Open AA meeting Contacts: Conrado @ MX cell: 638-109-8017 OVM office @: 480-264-1172 Marcia @ marsupis@gmail.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.

SANTA CLAUS CLUB 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.

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Cholla Bay Road on the right before you enter La Cholla. Mass time as 8 a.m.

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

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

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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By Rosarie Salerno

Geothermal water is created through the action of the internal heat of the earth. These pools of water are known as Mineral and/or Hot Springs. Their temperatures differ from spring to spring; from tepid to very hot. Geothermal Springs are known for their therapeutic benefits. The mineral and gas contents of the water relieves sore muscles, pain from arthritis, promotes healing, helps detoxify the body and more. Mineral Springs have been used since ancient times. Almost every city in the Roman Empire had at least one bath. Pre-Columbian cultures bathed in thermal springs, the Nahuatl word temazcal means house or temple of steam; Montezuma, ruler of the Aztec Empire, bathed in his own private spa near Tenochtitlan. The ritual was a common practice for medicinal and religious purposes by the indigenous people of the Americas. The dissolved minerals and gases found in the springs may consist of calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, chloride, silicon dioxide, iron, bicarbonate, carbon dioxide, sulfur, arsenic and hydrogen sulfide in assorted contents and compositions in various ratios of parts per gallon. Water containing mineral salts and sulfur are used to treat eczema and psoriasis as well as reducing inflammation due to arthritis. The hot waters are thought to increase blood circulation, reducing tension and stress thereby, lowering blood pressure. The hot water also opens the pores and helps release toxins. Dr. Andrew Weil believes that mineral baths may relieve nasal congestion as well as musculoskeletal problems, help heal tissue damage, ligament damage and help the symptoms of arthritis. Water containing arsenic is used to treat fungal infections of the skin. Although large amounts of arsenic are toxic, minute amounts absorbed through the skin can actually assist the body in repair and tissue growth. The arsenic is processed by the liver and kidneys and is removed through the urine. The

mineral waters' full benefits are achieved through repeated baths. Contraindications exist and you should consult your primary care physician before beginning hot spring therapy. In Mexico bathing places are known as balnearios (bal-na-air-rios). Balnearios can mean anything from an undeveloped local pool to a lavish resort spa with lush common-grounds. Local springs are called aguas termales while balnearios has the connotation of a facility with spa services, including food and lodging. Many balnearios have swimming pools filled with hot mineral water. There are more than 1,000 natural springs and spas throughout Mexico. If you go to a balneario do not be tempted to go au natural as you may wind up in jail; public nudity is unlawful in Mexico. The town of Juan Cosala, near Lake Chapala, is known for its hot spring. Agua Hediona, just southeast of Mexico City, boast the largest swimming pool of sulfur rich warm water, heated by the volcanoes of Popocatepetl and Ixtazluatl. This pool features water slides, waterfalls and hydro pools. Tecotzautla near Queretaro features a geyser of spouting waters that is diverted to the soaking pools. The Hacienda Taboada is one of the plushest spas in Mexico, with an Olympic-sized pool of hot mineral water, 15 acres of manicured gardens and gourmet food; located just outside San Miguel de Allende. Acapulco is also known for its first class resort spas. Closer to home is the town of Puertecitos, just 90 Km (55 miles) south of San Felipe, Baja California. Hot springs are revealed when the extreme tides recede back into the Sea of Cortez. The pools of sea water heat to varying temperatures. If the water gets too hot just move to a pool situated closer to the ocean. The list can go on and on. The numerous options are difficult to describe in this short essay. Searching the internet will reveal many locations. There are videos on YouTube that are also available. As the saying goes, “One picture is worth a thousand words.”

For all your Real Estate needs, Bank Trusts and FM3s please contact me.

Rosarie Salerno Consulting, Puerto Peñasco

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Chef Mickey’s Recipe

Hello Rocky Point! Let’s cook some shrimp before the season ends and let’s also have it with beautiful asparagus that you can find everywhere this month. • 1 lb. fresh asparagus • 1 package egg noodles (16 oz.) • 4 cloves garlic, minced • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 cup butter • 1 T lemon juice • 1 lb. medium shrimp - peeled and deveined • 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese • Salt and pepper to taste In a small saucepan, boil or steam asparagus (in enough water to cover) until tender; chop and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to

full boil, place the pasta in the pot and return to a rolling boil; cook until al dente. Drain well. In a large saucepan, saute garlic in the olive oil over medium-low heat until the garlic is golden brown. Place butter and lemon juice in the saucepan. Heat until the butter has melted. Place the shrimp in the saucepan and cook until the shrimp turns pink. Place the mushrooms and asparagus into the saucepan, cook until mushrooms are tender. Toss the shrimp and vegetable mixture with the egg noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Just want to remind everyone there’s only one Chef Mickey’s place and we are located in Plaza del Sol on Blvd. Fremont.

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SkyBridge Arizona Marks New Era in Cross-Border Commerce

Governor Doug Ducey announced that Arizona will be home to SkyBridge Arizona, the nation's first international air cargo hub to house both Mexican and United States customs. The first-of-its-kind service, which will be operated out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, will enable E-commerce companies, manufacturers and other commercial interests conducting business in Mexico and throughout Latin America to more efficiently and cost-effectively transport goods between countries, while ensuring proper inspections and safety controls. The project is expected to create 17,000 direct and indirect jobs and increase cargo flights out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport by 2,000 a year, eventually reaching 10,000 by 2036. "The arrival of SkyBridge Arizona once again proves that our state is a national leader in advancing innovative new ideas," said Governor Ducey. "Arizona has forged an incredible relationship with our friends and neighbors in Mexico, and we're very proud of this latest collaboration to enhance international trade and create more jobs for Arizonans." Historic agreements signed with United States Customs and Border Protection, Mexico's Administracion General de Aduanas and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport creates America's first and only inland international air logistics and processing hub with Mexico. "SkyBridge will truly change the way we conduct cross-border business, slashing delivery times for companies and ensuring safe transit, said SkyBridge CEO Ariel Picker. "This is true international cooperation and something we can all be proud of." The new services provided by SkyBridge Arizona at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will allow users to send products anywhere in Mexico without having to go through the cumbersome and inefficient international customs center in Mexico City. "Consumers in Latin America want the ability to purchase goods online and receive them the next day - SkyBridge Arizona will make that a reality," said Mesa Mayor John Giles. "This project will transform Mesa into an international e-commerce hub, benefitting not only our city but also our state and the Arizona-Mexico region as a whole." The Unified Cargo Processing (UCP) Program - jointly operated by both U.S. and Mexico customs officers - seamlessly approves incoming and outgoing freight at PhoenixMesa Gateway Airport bound for customers on either side of the U.S.-Mexico border. The UCP pilot program began last year in Nogales, Arizona and has been approved for air freight to SkyBridge Arizona. All required documents, inspections, tracking and other services will occur on-site at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The Customs Processing status will follow packages and cargo electronically to their final destinations to any city in Mexico, and eventually further into Central and South America. The UCP Program will be operational at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in the coming months. "SkyBridge Arizona is a proven industry leader in global logistics and international cargo," said Gilbert Mayor and PMGAA

Board Chair Jenn Daniels. "We are confident that their success at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will serve as a major economic catalyst for the region." SkyBridge Arizona follows an air freight trend line that is soaring. Growth of air freight between Arizona and Mexico has grown 30 percent per year, or 180 percent from 2011 to 2015, outpacing all other modes of transport. Air freight trade between Arizona and Mexico currently totals $390 million per year and is expected to balloon to $650 million by 2025. The state also outpaces all of its Southwest neighbors of California, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, whose air freight traffic grew by just 10 percent during the same period. Additional Quotes: "SkyBridge significantly changes the profile of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from a convenient regional transportation hub to a powerful economic engine that promises true regional growth during the next two decades - and beyond," said Jose Pablo Martinez Buentello, SkyBridge Arizona project manager. "In short, SkyBridge Arizona is a 'game-changer.'" "Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) conducted an extensive search to find a development partner with the vision, industry connections and resources to assist the Airport in reaching its ultimate potential. We are excited to have SkyBridge Arizona on the PMGAA team," said PMGAA Executive Director/CEO J. Brian O'Neill. SkyBridge Arizona will create a significant number of new jobs and capital investment in our communities," said Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority President & CEO. "We thank SkyBridge, the federal agencies on both sides of the border and our local partners for their hard work and collaboration in bringing this project to life." SkyBridge Arizona By The Numbers: 17,000 projected new direct and indirect jobs, with 10,000 directly related to SkyBridge and more than 2,400 in construction Expected increase of 2,000 cargo flights per year, reaching 10,000 by 2036 $230 million, 360-acre commercial development 2 million square feet of warehouse space 1 million square feet of office space 900,000 square feet of light industrial and flex space 800,000 square feet of air cargo operations 242 bed hotel 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurants 15-year build out plan includes infrastructure improvements around PhoenixMesa Gateway Airport including water, sewer and power expansions as well as water retention basins

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Thoughts Out Loud

By Rob Baylor I put this on Facebook and ran it in this news letter last year but I think it needs to be re-run again. It makes a lot of sense. As I reflect on my own life I see I need improvement in a lot of areas. Are there people that I have offended, or ignored? Did I do my best in every day’s labors? Sit down with your favorite beverage and reflect on your own self. Have you done your best? Do you have your stuff together? Maybe we can make a difference in other people’s lives if we just took the time. Get Your Stuff Together Raeanne Dimick I'm sharing this with you because over the years and especially even more so recently I have had many people tell me that I have my stuff together. And most of the time I don't know how to respond besides meekly saying, "Thank you." But today, I took a different look at this. A woman in my workout group this morning came up to me afterward and said, "I really love your Facebook posts, you're so inspirational. You have your stuff together." Of course, I said thank you, but also offered that it's not quite all together. Then I told her that I really believe having your stuff together is a state of mind. And the more I thought about it, the more this is true. Many people look like they have their stuff together on the outside and live this perfect life, when it may actually be in shambles. Or they may appear to have a perfect life but be madly depressed. Having your stuff together isn't just having all of your "adulting" down pat, it's also a state of mind, and ensuring your image of having your stuff together is yours, and not societies version of what that looks like.

After I left the gym, on my drive home, I thought more about this. And realized that yeah, you know what, I do have my stuff together for the most part. And I don't give myself enough credit. Having your stuff together doesn't mean everything in your life is perfect. It means everything is pretty much where you want or you have enough self-awareness to realize you need to make some changes in your life. And not only that but you also have a plan of action you're executing to make those changes. Having your stuff together also doesn't discriminate towards age. Whether you're 20 or 60, you can always get your stuff together. Age doesn't matter. What does matter is whether or not you let your age stand in the way, it's just a number. And wishing you were older or younger isn't going to help you get anywhere. The opposite of having your stuff together is having this image of what you want your life to be and you constantly complain wishing it were different. But you're doing nothing to change it. That is not having your stuff together. Not having your stuff together is also not having a good relationship with yourself and God. If you're mean to yourself and put yourself down and don't think you can achieve the things you want, then it will be tough to get your stuff together. You have to be your biggest cheerleader. And literally love yourself unconditionally, and also praise yourself when you've accomplished something, no matter how small. It's very easy to get wrapped up in the process and not celebrate your little wins along the way. So which one are you? I bet you have your stuff together more than you thought, without realizing it. Always remember having your stuff together will never fit in this box of "perfect". Don't discount yourself for the work and progress you're making either.

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Rocky Point’s Best Kept Secret is

Mikky’s Restaurant at Laguna Shores Resort

You’ve no doubt heard of Laguna Shores Resort, the private master-planned oceanfront community just north of Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico, but what you might not know is that there is a hidden gem of a restaurant called Mikky’s, that is open to the public and serves breakfast, lunch and offers fine dining for dinner. Mikky’s has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a tiny seaside palapa bar/restaurant that serving simple Mexican fare. Today, it’s not only much larger with airconditioned indoor dining and outdoor patio dining, but it also boasts a master trained chef who loves trying out new dishes, some of which become permanent menu items. Master Chef, Daniel Palafox, who trained under Chef Luca Appendino at Tutti Santi Restaurant in Phoenix – yes, Rocky Point’s own Chef Luca of Pane e Vino - takes great pride in his unique dishes such as the Laguna Shrimp, Firenze Pasta and succulent Gorgonzola Filet, among many others you will just have to try! Daniel always welcomes diner’s feedback – it not only helps him to perfect every dish, but also helps him to decide which new items patrons love and want to see on the permanent menu.

Even though the fine dining dinner menu offers a delightful array of unique dishes, Mikky’s Restaurant still offers a more casual menu fare for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served 7 days a week, 365 days a year and is always open to guests, owners and visitors. When a major sporting event is happening, like a championship boxing match or the Superbowl, Mikky’s always features them on their big screens - inside and out on the patio – so all you sports fans come and enjoy major events and specials like wings and buckets of beer. If the weekend is busy, and the weather is warm, enjoy drinks and food service at our Palapa Pool Bar. Mikky’s

also hosts, and caters, special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, reunions, birthdays and parties, whether you want to enjoy them in the restaurant, on the beach, around the pool or on our new rooftop sunset patio deck. In addition to heated and cooled indoor dining, Mikky’s also offers covered ocean/estuary front patio dining, poolside deck service and beach service. Relax by the ocean, take in the fantastic views and have a bite to eat. Hands down, Mikky’s is one of the best places to enjoy a romantic (and delicious) sunset dinner, and it’s also perfect for impressing friends, family and business colleagues…they’ll be wowed by the sunsets and amazed by the food. Mikky’s Restaurant at Laguna Shores Resort is open to the public every day from 8:30 AM until 10:00 PM: Breakfast is served from 8:30 AM until Noon; lunch from Noon until 3:30 PM; and dinner from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. If you’re looking for an attentive, yet private, casual fine dining experience, where the food is on par with the amazing sunsets, then look no further than Mikky’s at Laguna Shores. Laguna Shores Oceanfront Resort and Milkky’s Restaurant is located just a few miles north west of town (towards El Golfo/San Felipe) on the Coastal Highway (003). Follow the signs and look for our beautiful new entrance and tell our friendly security staff that you’re going to have a great meal at Mikky’s Restaurant!

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Super Blue Blood Moon By Steve Franklin This year’s lunar eclipse that was on January 31st was a rare Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse. That is; it was Closest to the earth in its orbit which made it a Super, it was the 2nd full moon of the month which makes it Blue, and it was Red in color which makes it a Blood Moon.

Blood Moon setting as the Sun is Rising

Super Moon, on the eve of the Eclipse, rises over Blanco Sierras North of Rocky Point

How rare is this? The last Super Blue Blood Moon was 152 years ago. The next one will be in 30 Years. Lunar eclipses only occur during a full moon. They occur when the moon is opposite the sun, with the Earth in between the two. The Earth casts its shadow on the moon, and Wallah! A lunar eclipse occurs.

Earth's Umbra Takes over the Moon

The tide will be at its lowest of the month on the day of a lunar eclipse. In one year’s time, when standing on the surface of the Earth you will be able to see an average of 40 to 45 total lunar eclipses or about one every 2.3 years. Contrast this to a total eclipse of the sun, which, as seen from a specific geographic location occurs on an average of once every 375 years. The reason for the large disparity is simple. In order to see a total eclipse of the sun, you must be fortuitously positioned along the path of the moon’s dark shadow (the umbra) which might extend for many thousands of miles, but cannot be any wider than 167 miles in diameter. In contrast, the region of visibility for a total lunar eclipse extends to more than half of the Earth’s diameter allowing billions to partake in the lunar show. When the Earth's shadow sweeps across the lunar landscape, the temperature drops radically. In fact, the resulting "thermal shock" may cause lunar rocks to crumble and gases to escape from within the moon. There is more than a 300 degree drop in temperature on the moon’s surface during the 30 minutes of a lunar eclipses climax point. The temperature will drop from 140 degrees to minus 160 degrees. The longest lasting lunar eclipse in totality was 106 minutes. This year’s lunar eclipse on

January 31st lasted 76 minutes. The difference in the time a lunar eclipse lasts depends on how far away the moon is from the earth at the time of totality. The atmospheric particles that are surrounding you at the time the eclipse takes place determines the color the moon will appear during the totality phase of a lunar eclipse. In the Southwestern United States the color tends to be a reddish brown, as it was when we observed it a month ago. On his third and final voyage in May 1502, Columbus became shipwrecked on the island of Jamaica in June of 1503 and ran into trouble with the local natives who refused to provide food and water for his crew. But Columbus also knew from Regiomontanus' almanac that a total eclipse of the moon was expected shortly after moonrise on the evening of Feb. 29, 1504, so he threatened the natives to cut off the moon's light if they did not cooperate with him. As the eclipse progressed, the frightened natives agreed to help Columbus as long as he brought the moon back to them. Since he knew when totality would end, Columbus told the natives at what time the moon would reappear. The lunar eclipse occurred as predicted and he had no problems with the natives after that. When both the sun and the eclipsed moon can be observed at the same time we have a "selenelion" This is what we had on January 31st. At Sunrise 730 AM the sun was rising over Puerto Peñasco in the East. At the same time, the Lunar Eclipse was setting in the West into the Sea of Cortez. If you stood in the middle of the tide dried Cholla Bay at 7AM the morning of January 31st you were able to see both. The next time all of North America will be able to enjoy a total lunar eclipse from start to finish will be on the night of Jan. 20-21st, 2019, Just under 1 year from now. An eclipse never comes alone! There is always a partial solar or total solar eclipse 2 weeks before or after a lunar eclipse. This year there is a partial solar eclipse on Feb 15th.

Full Moon post Eclipse rises over Cholla Bay

Catching Up With CEDO in 2018 In 2018, CEDO's New Year's Resolution is to double our efforts and better communicate the exciting and unprecedented work that we are doing in the northern Gulf of California, and beyond, to our friends, followers, and supporters. We are moving fast and leaving wakes, so read on and don't get left behind! Let's start with the basics; CEDO, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans, is a non-profit organization, operating both in the U.S. and Mexico, with the mission of fostering vibrant communities and resilient ecosystems. We tackle pressing socio-economic and environmental problems by integrating people with knowledge and solutions. Namely, we are helping coastal communities on the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, to better manage their marine and coastal resources. We work primarily with artisanal, or small-scale, fishermen, and also with the wider coastal community, as well as with students, teachers, scientists, businesspeople and decision makers on both sides of the border. CEDO believes in building bridges, not walls, and our programs include environmental education, capacity building, collaborative research and monitoring (with fishermen and local people), and "ecosystem management" through collective action. Ecosystem management refers to a holistic process that takes into account individual species as well as habitats, natural processes, and human communities with unique needs. CEDO's working table is round, and has a place open for all the people whose participation is needed to improve ecosystem management in the northern Gulf of California, including representatives of conservation, government, large-scale industry and big fisheries, small-scale fisheries, and economic and community development. Through our leadership, these representatives are able to do much more than talk, and continuous, transparent interchange of knowledge and ideas, together with having the best available science at hand, is charting the course for greater sustainability in northern Gulf fisheries and other industries such as mining, coastal development, and tourism. By fostering and working closely with government representatives we are able to actualize accords and place them into a nationally recognized legal framework. This "bottomup" approach is more successful than previous "top-down" efforts because it takes into account the experiences and visions of the people whose willing and enthusiastic participation is needed for real and lasting change to take hold. As our director, Peggy Turk Boyer likes to say, "CEDO goes deep."

This year, CEDO is undertaking two comprehensive, ecosystem-wide programs in the Northern Gulf of California, with actions being implemented at the local, regional and national level. Along the coast of Sonora, MX, in a biologically and socioeconomically cohesive region that we call the "Puerto Peñasco to Puerto Lobos Biological and Fisheries Corridor," CEDO is working with six artisanal fishing communities to better manage their diverse and economically significant fisheries. Meanwhile, along the Baja California coast, CEDO is working within the context of the Upper Gulf of California Biosphere Reserve, and the pivotal conservation issues surrounding the endangered vaquita marina porpoise (Phocoena sinus) and totoaba fish (Totoaba macdonaldi). CEDO feels it is paramount to act now to save the vaquita and totoaba from extinction, AND we recognize the need to address the social and economic hardships that are at the root of this multifaceted problem; if we want fishermen to get on board with conservation-based programs, we must first understand their needs and be able to convince them of a hopeful and dignified future. This is why CEDO has hired a social anthropologist to "go deep," and identify the best paths forward. What our two regional programs have in common, is that they both apply a framework of "Coastal Marine Spatial Planning," a process in which conservation goals aim to overlap with socio-economic and development goals, for example by strengthening user rights, establishing community management areas, and creating fisheries refuges. Also, both programs address the compounding impacts of poorly managed and unregulated fisheries and the burgeoning impacts of climate change on entire ecosystems. Finally, both programs seek to conserve commercially and ecologically important species, whether they are celebrities like the vaquita, or overlooked, but nonetheless crucial species like the jaiba, or swimming crab. CEDO's ability to apply over three decades of experience in order to effectively adapt to unique and rapidly shifting ecological, economic and political scenarios, in combination with our staff 's passion and dedication to the people, plants, animals and habitats of the northern Gulf of California, make us the right people to take on this crucial work. We look forward to keeping you posted with regular updates about our progress to mitigate the impacts of climate change, build more sustainable fisheries, foster healthier and happier coastal communities, and protect the marine and coastal ecosystems that we all love and depend on.

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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@ gmail.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 – Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.(#1SJ) 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)

BEAUTY SALONS

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) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices

Rocky

Point.

Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) 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

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)

to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610) DENTAL SERVICES WANT

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) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#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)

FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT - located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17) 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) 387-5474. (#102-m) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL ESTATE Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - 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 (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) LOTS FOR SALE

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) RV PARKS & SPACES 6 RV SPACES for rent in town (1 1/2 blks East of Jose on Callejon Juarez). Walled, private, with all the services, Call Marco (480) 225-6546. (#152-22) SERVICES SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) BRENDA

LEE

DESIGN

–

Customized Interiors, window treatments. Cel (602) 909-9146. www.brendaleedesign.com.

TWO ADJOINING LOTS – for sale. Two blocks from beach, each lot is 875m2, one isa corner lot. In Playa Bonita area. Good business location. $200K, price is negotiable. Contact F. Cordero at garcnan@gmail.com. (#115-31) MUSEUMS THE (FRIDAY) SEASHELL MUSEUM – Small Private collection. Free admission. Open Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Map at: www.seashellmuseum.com. (#NB-1) PEST CONTROL PREDADOR - TERMITES, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Juan Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24hr emergency phone dial (044 - 638) 113-0691. (#126-1)

(#157-5) 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! Phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166. www. headouttorockypoint.com.

waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) TUCSON SONORAN EXPRESS – Shuttle Service from Tucson to Rocky Point. Group or one-way rates available. (520) 954-2556. www.TucsonSonoranExpress. com.

tucsonsonoranexpress@

gmail.com. (#TS-1)

CLASSIFIED AD PRICES 25 WORDS FOR $15 WORDS AFTER 25 ARE 20¢ PER WORD

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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 Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number

CALLING FROM THE U.S.

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

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

Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 Empanadas La Argentina.......................(622) 157-1914

dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number

Family of God Medical Clinics................(638) 383-3480 or...................................................(480) 812-5200 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fit Vida Bistro.............................................383-1992 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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.

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.

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 Alejandra Valenzuela Attorney........044-638-102-1248 ..................................................U.S. (520) 505-7808 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Animal Adoption Center.......................638-383-1012 ............................................................(602) 412-3932 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Armando Handyman..........................(638) 113-5502 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858

Baja Autoservices..........................044-638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Barb’s Dog Rescue........................044-638-114-1659 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brenda Lee Design................................602-909-9146 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Capone's Seafood & Pizzeria..................(638) 388-6737 Chef Mickey's Place...........................(638) 388-9500 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 Cholla Bay Oyster House........................(638) 382-5443 Cholla Bay Powder Coating..............044-638-105-9290 .......................................................U.S. 602-989-0646 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 CIMA...........................................................383-1854 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Clippers Barber Shop............................(638) 100-0982

Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 Georgina Ross.......................................638-388-5322 .............................................................(520) 265-3789 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970 German Osorio Studio...........................(520) 401-6570 Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858 Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577 Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075 Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Grout Doctor........................................638-380-9293 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free..................................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....................623-551-8501 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kilombo.................................................638-388-5339 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 Tony’s Cafe.........................................638-690-1589 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Little Italy Pizza..................................(928) 683-2221 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lourdes Rivera..........................044-638-380-3366

Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Mariachis & Tequila...............................(638) 383-1499 Mark Paliscak.......................................(602) 526-7478 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Memo Green Maintenance..................(638) 105-9311 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 Mic Mickey's...............................(638) 383-8928 Miguel Nuñez Handyman.................(638) 109-3363 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O

Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Natural Marble & Granite......................(638) 383-1758 Optica Turati................................................383-4645 Oyster House....................................(638) 382-5443

Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 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 Azul............................................602-789-4277 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts....................(602) 789-4277 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777 ................................................(520) 505-7777 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

Q&R

Real Consulting.....................................638-383-3546 .......................................................U.S. 602-412-3598 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800 or.................................................638-388-1295 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Chiropractic..................044-638-386-1306 or.............................................U.S. Cell 480-263-3242 Rocky Point Home Builders.............044-638-383-6524 or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683 Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134 Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132 or..................................................520-303-3960 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255

S Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiago’s Body Shop.............................638-384-1962 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 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Skullz............................................................388-9900 Sonoran Autoservice.......................602-909-4864 or.......................................................638-382-5423 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Property Inspection Services....(623) 200-8574 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 Sunset Rv Park...................................(638) 388-5094 .............................................................(480) 525-2917 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 The Horny Toad....................................(480) 488-9542 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tony’s Cafe...............................044-638-690-1589 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413 Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149 Tucson Sonoran Express.......................(520) 954-2556 Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

U-V U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365 or.............................................480-232-3518 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

W West Coast Mexico Insurance..............(818) 788-5353 Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 ZaGas.......................................................383-8100 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 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) 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 ELECTRIC

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

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

EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL 2018

RESTAURANTS that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm 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.

Figaros Pizza 383-8181 Fit Vida Bistro 383-1992 Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869 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

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Sunday 1st

Saturday 5th

• April Fools' Day

• Cinco de Mayo.

• Easter

• Kentucky Derby Charity Event

Saturday 14th

at Latitude 31.

• Charanga Derby

Benefits Corceles

Soap Box 3 at the

del Desierto,

Mirador Hill, to

Equine Therapy

benefit Casa Hogar.

Program.

• Puerto Peñasco Scouts citywide Treasure Hunt

• Mother's Day (Mexico)

Tuesday 17th • CBSC Horseshoue Tournament and Cornhole Tournament in Cholla Bay.

Friday 20th • 23rd CBSC Fishing Derby.

Sunday 13th • Mother's Day (U.S.) • Puerto Peñasco Scouts Beach Horse (stick horse) Derby

Saturday 19th • Puerto Peñasco Scouts Beach Horse (stick horse)

Saturday 28th

Derby

• Santa Claus Cornhole Tournament in

Sunday 27th • Pancake Breakfast

Cholla Bay by JJ's

8am-12pm at

Cantina

Latitude 31. Benefits Esperanza

MAY 2018

para Nueva Vida Community Center.

Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña

Tuesday 1

La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto

• Dia Del Trabajo

Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)

Thursday 10th

• Memorial Day.

(Mexico Labor

Monday 28th

Day).

• Memorial Day.

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. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who cares to play, and with happy hour prices! 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. 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 3820113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. 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. 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. THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - POWERBAL BINGO at the American Legion Post MX15 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. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. Latitude 31º - Card games and other games. FRIDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 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. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. Seashell Museum (Free admission) Open every Friday 10am to 5pm. (638) 388-6559. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. 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. Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At 8am every Sunday. All our welcome.

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER “Help Us Help Them”

More Than Dog Food Needed By C.L. Ostergard

First let me wish everyone a Happy Easter/ Semana Santa!

POP QUIZ!

Guess how much dog food Barb's Dog Rescue goes through on an average day. I’ll give you the answer soon. Emily and Abby came to Barb’s a couple of years ago after a sad beginning. They were dumped in La Cholla Bay as two small defenseless puppies and left to die. Someone found them and decided to keep them as their own. The puppies grew up into two beautiful dogs, living the good life with long walks on the beach and lots of snuggle time. On one of the walks on the beach, the dogs caught and killed a seabird. Then they caught another, and another and it was ongoing. The fishermen in the area threatened to turn them in if something wasn’t done to stop the killing. Not knowing what else to do, she took the dogs to Barb’s Dog Rescue and left them. Emily and Abby are wonderful dogs. Sweet, playful and want a family to love them. Unfortunately, many people don’t want an adult dog, so they become permanent residents of the Rescue. There are approximately 100 adult dogs at Barb’s Dog Rescue. Good, healthy, loving dogs, that will live their lives out at the Rescue. They will have food, water, clean pens, warm beds, cool pools, but they may never have their own forever home. Please help us spread the word. Follow Barbara Mumaugh’s Facebook page or on Twitter and share the remarkable stories. Barb

doesn’t have an adoption fee for her dogs, but a donation is gratefully accepted. Let’s empty these pens of the adult dogs who so want and deserve a forever home. Stop out, look around, make an ongoing donation and/or volunteer. Barb and her dogs need your help. If not you, who? And the pop quiz answer... Adult kibble 150 lbs. Puppy kibble 75 lbs. Canned food 48 cans (for sick animals and puppies) In a year the dogs at the rescue consume 54,750 lbs. of adult kibble, 27,375 lbs. of puppy kibble and 17,520 cans of dog food. Annual cost for dog food to feed the dogs at Barb's Dog Rescue is $200,000!!!! When you donate dog food to the rescue, please donate high quality, premium dog food. Many of our dogs come here sick in body and spirit. We need quality food to save their lives. Kirkland (sold at Costco in the USA or Welton's in Puerto Peñasco) is a preferred brand, but any premium brand will work. If you are bringing it from the USA, it cannot contain meat or bone meal from any animal with hooves. Law states poultry or seafood only, and 50 lbs. per vehicle. Or you can make an online donation at www.barbsdogrescuerp. com and BDR will purchase food. As always, a huge thank you to the volunteers, supporters, and donors for Barb’s Dog Rescue. We can’t do it without your help. Gracias!

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From the Far North to the Far South of Mexico

By Gretchen Ellinger Recently returned from a 2-week vacation of a lifetime, I wish I could do it all over again immediately! There is far too much to tell in one short article, but just the travel was a series of unforgettable experiences.

My trip to far southern Mexico started in Puerto Peñasco with a midnight bus ride to Hermosillo, upon which I quickly learned that my backpack was too heavy with “essentials.” I had packed my small suitcase with my clothing for 2 weeks, then because I expected to do some shopping along the way, put the small suitcase, and some gifts for travel companions I had yet to meet, into a large suitcase. I left my purse at home, but on the advice of my physical therapist, took my cane, just in case my new hip needed assistance. I thought I was too excited about my first “real” vacation in several years to sleep on the bus, but those six hours flew by. A taxi ride from the bus depot got me to the very small Hermosillo International Airport, where I had just a few minutes’ wait before boarding a plane bound for Mexico City. An 8-hour layover in the Mexico City airport is not enough time! There is so much to see and do in this amazing airport – you could take a vacation at the airport! A rental locker relieved me of my backpack, and I was free to eat lunch, roam the shops, rent a sleeping pod for a nap, drink coffee with lovely ladies on their way to Lima. I departed at 8:05 p.m., and after a 1 ½-hour flight, arrived at the even

smaller Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport, which serves the state of Chiapas. A half hour cab ride delivered me to my lodging in a private home, where one of my travel mates awaited. Whew! 22 hours on the road and in the air, and I was still not at my destination! In the morning we 2 travel companions became 3, figured out how to negotiate the bus system, bought tickets, then drank Chiapas coffee and ate Subway sandwiches – really - as we waited for the hour and a half ride to Los Altos – the Highlands – of Chiapas. San Cristóbal de las Casas is one of Mexico’s Pueblos Magicos, and it is truly a magic city! A colonial city planned and built by the Spanish after the conquest of the Maya, parts of the city date back to the 16th century. Narrow cobblestone streets, shops and cafés that spill onto the sidewalks, several pedestrian-only streets, the old churches, the museums, and the international cast of visitors combine to hearken to another time. Our Hotel Parador Margarita, a gem in the historical district, specialized in old-fashioned hospitality, and was welcome respite after a long trip to get there!

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Our Contributing writers...

Steve Franklin

Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife and nature for 20 years. He frequently visits the Western States, as well as the Sonoran Desert, to add more art to his collection. His company is “Wild West Images” and he can be found at SFrank962@aol.com. He specializes in custom frames made from Saguaro & 100 year old Barn Wood to add to the beauty of his images.

Gretchen Ellinger

After years of visiting México, and nearly 15 years a full-time resident of Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen thinks moving to Rocky Point from the USA was the best thing she ever did for herself! Gretchen has been a real estate agent in Rocky Point for as long as she has lived here, and has written for the “Rocky Point Times” for much of that time. After living in beach communities for many years, she and her little dog Luna moved to a neighborhood in town, and are so glad they did! Besides fulltime neighbors and all the conveniences, beaches are a quick drive away, and in town there is something new and interesting every day.

Rosarie Salerno

Marcia Diane

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.

Bob Snyder

Moved to RP 7 years ago from Las Vegas and I don’t see going north again for quite some time. I hear it’s very dangerous up there. People say “THEY HAVE GUNS.” (That’s a local joke) My Travelers Advisory is “Put your feet in the warm sand, have a Margarita, unplug your electronics and just soak it in”!

Stephanie Wood

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.

Stephanie Wood grew up in Wichita, KS and moved to Phoenix in 1992 to attend ASU. Her first trip to Mexico was Nogales at age18 to shop and drink margaritas. She’s been coming to Rocky Point since 2007, and fell in love immediately and started looking for a condo the very first day. Rocky Point combines her love of Mexico and the beach. She loves exploring Rocky Point and sharing her experiences with others. She has two kids who are growing up on the beach and learning to embrace a world view and appreciation of other cultures. Her goal is to travel more extensively in Mexico as time and funds allow and continue writing about her experiences.

Mike Bibb

Cholla Charli

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 co-owner 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.

Jim Ringquist

With over ten years as a full-time resident of Rocky Point, Director of Sales and Marketing for the four Sonoran Resorts beachfront condo developments, and President of the Puerto Peñasco Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee, Jim works hard to stay on top of what is going on around town. He certainly doesn’t consider himself a writer, but he does send out a monthly newsletter to a growing number of clients and Rocky Point enthusiasts to share what he can about the area.

Cholla Charli (aka Charlotte Keller) has had family ties to La Cholla since 1969, and is now a full-time resident there, having retired from a career in marketing, publishing and public relations. An award-winning writer and photographer, she enjoys sharing stories about the organizations, activities, events and people in her new home town.

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.

Dan McWhitis Broker - Teacher - Beach Bum - Me. Disgusting, it’s not a game, it’s a way of life.

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Nancy Phelan Since the year 2000, 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

Cap’n Greg

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 retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service tech. He served two tours in Viet Nam. 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 From the age of 10 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. 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. 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.

Mark Paliscak 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 a Peñasco story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us.

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