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Editorial by Lannette Phipps & Marco Zepeda

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 (RIP 1946-2018) Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editor 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, Why, 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, preceding 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 E-MAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS See Page 70 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.

appy sweaty August. I’m not going to complain too much because we did have an awesome year weather wise and the humidity just started hitting us late last month. I’m just going to write a short paragraph since I am headed out of town for a family reunion and to spread some of my Mom’s ashes over the lake in Lake Havasu City. We had many great years hanging out on the lake and she and Tom loved Lake Havasu City before moving to Mexico. Back in the 1970’s, Tom started the Desert Sports Shop, a sporting goods store, and then in the 80’s and 90’s Mom and Tom published The Local Business Directory, which were very successful yellow page directories covering many cities in Arizona, California and Nevada. In the early 90’s they moved to Rocky Point and the rest is history as they say. So, I thought it appropriate that part of her stays where she had great times. So, that’s why Mario will be writing the rest of the Editorial because I will be out on the lake in the boat or floating on our “party float”. Wanted to give Chef Tony Acuña of Infusion del Golfo, the new restaurant at Laguna Shores Beachfront Resort, a big hand for a fantastic dinner last month. Infusion invited three guest chefs and we had a fantastic 6-course

dinner wine pairing. I think it was probably 4 courses, but I just counted them all as dishes because they were fabulous. There were about 80 people in attendance, and we had a great time at our table with John and Kathy Witt and John and Fabiola Hibbert. A really fantastic event for Rocky Point so be sure to join in on the next one! I hope to get an article in this month, but I had a lot of wine so it might be kind of vague :). I wanted to let you homeowners know that CFE and other companies can install solar power for your home. A few months ago, we had a company come out of Caborca and install panels and a reverse meter on our home at Laguna Shores and it’s working fantastically. Our power bills have been super high, and now with the reverse meter we are making more power than using, so it has been well worth the investment for us. You can call the office for the info of the solar company we used, or you can contact CFE and see what they offer. On a final note, I’m happy to say that we will be getting our AMPI article back into every issue. AMPI is the local (and national) real estate association and their members have gone to real estate school, received their “Diplomado”, and know the laws and rules and have the answers to your questions. If you are looking to invest in Rocky Point, do your homework! All righty then, I’m off – hope you all have a great August. -----

Hello everyone, I AM BACK! And happy to be writing again, hope everyone is doing great. We’ve begun August and the first thing I can think of is the humidity and the heat. I would like to be on vacation now like you, but we’ve had lots and lots of work at the office, and more work at our NEW office! We have worked 10 to 12 hours every day trying to get everything done, and soon it will be done, we are just at the end and the last touch ups. To tell you the truth, it has not been easy at all – lots of coordinating and supervising. About 10 years ago Tom and Sandy bought the lots and we finally decided that, instead of renting again, we could build our own brand new, smaller office, and

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(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.

Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listed as 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index.

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

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INDEX A

Advanti Powersports..........................480-343-5252 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Ale Cuevas Microblading........................638-114-7704 Alejandra Valenzuela Attorney........044-638-102-1248 ..................................................U.S. (520) 505-7808 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 American Home Services.....................(520) 303-1016 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Animal Adoption Center.......................638-383-1012 ............................................................(602) 412-3932 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Asadero Sonora.......................................383-8839

B 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 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Buffalo Rent A Car.............................(638) 388-9999 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Casago............................(602)888 9109/383-1545 Chef Mickey's Place...........................(638) 388-9500 Chef Tony Mena..................................(638) 107-5752 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

Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Maria Ituarte......................................(602) 883-6634 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 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 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Natural Marble & Granite......................(638) 383-1758 Ocean Blue Spa..................(638) 108-2108 Ext. 2210 Optica Turati................................................383-4645

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 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 Skullys Cantina..........................................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

Cielito Lindo Restaurant................(638) 108-2100 Ext. 7 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Clippers Barber Shop............................(638) 100-0982 Coffee Point.........................................(638) 388-5771

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

Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 Ellie Balderrama..........323-308-5688 / 638-380-3625 Encantame Towers........480-445-9200 / 638-688-1010 Esperanza Home Care....................................383-8694 Family of God Medical Clinics................(638) 383-3480 or...................................................(480) 812-5200 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608 Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Georgina Ross.......................................638-388-5322 .............................................................(520) 265-3789 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 Hector Munro...................................(602) 503-0682 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

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Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 International Insurance....................623-551-8501 Iron City Polaris..................................(602) 272-5551 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Jungle Juice.........................................(638) 107-1869 Kilombo.................................................638-388-5339 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

La Arena 3C.....................................(638) 388-7729 La Argentina Empanadas.......................622-157-1914 La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Loteria Restaurant...........................(638) 688-2691 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Resort & Country Club............383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452

N-O

P 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 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 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 Pristine Beaches............................480-495-5207 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 Rebecca & Rene Palomino....................(520) 407-6086 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point BBQ House..........................(638) 100-6886 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Gallery.......................................383-7174 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

T Tapia & Associates Attorneys................(480) 467-4611 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 The New Mexican Restaurant..................638-690-1472 The Rocky Point Bed & Breakfast............(602) 507-7829 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413 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 WCI Group................(638) 110-5730 / (480) 297-7818 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

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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

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

Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627 Closed Wed.

Sushi Sun 383-2772

Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun. Fit Vida Bistro 383-1992

Pedro's Restaurant (638) 105-5166

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casago Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Little Cesars at the north end of town USA: 602 888 9109 MX: 52 (638) 383-1545 Website www.casago.com Email homesrentals@casago.com

VETERINARY CARE Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)

EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST 2019 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Thursday 1st • Happy Birthday Alicia! SEPTEMBER 2019 Monday 2nd • Labor Day (U.S.) Monday 16th • Mexico Indepence Day OCTOBER 2019

• Black and White Ball Gown to benefit the DIF. Held at the Convention Center. Sunday 20th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay Thursday 24th • 47th Annual International Cervantino Festival

Saturday 5th • SADR - Point To Point th the long way visit www. Friday 25 th racesadr.com for more • 47 Annual International Cervantino info. Festival Sunday 6th Saturday 26th • SADR - Point To Point the long way visit www. • One Club Open at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay racesadr.com for more • Cornhole Tournament at info. JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay th Thursday 10 • Beach Ball Rocky Point 5V5 Beach Soccer Tournamente at Las Palomas for more info visit smallgoalsoccer. com/beach Friday 11th • Beach Ball Rocky Point 5V5 Beach Soccer Tournamente at Las Palomas for more info visit smallgoalsoccer. com/beach • 3pm - Otra Vez Cornhole Tournament and Fundraise at Manny's Beach. Help support AIM Peñasco. Saturday 12th • Cholla Bay Offroad Poker Run, more info to come. • 6pm - Otra Vez Cornhole Tournament and Fundraise at Manny's Beach. Help support AIM Peñasco. • Run for Pink. 5KM Color Run. For more info visit their facebook page: Run for Pink Monday 14th • Columbus Day (U.S.)

Sunday 27th • 47th Annual International Cervantino Festival Thursday 31st • Halloween NOVEMBER 2019 Saturday 2nd • Dia de Los Muertos Thursday 7th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Friday 8th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Saturday 9th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Sunday 10th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Monday 11th • Veterans Day (U.S.) Monday 18th • Mexican Revolution Day DECEMBER 2019

Friday 18th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay

Friday 6th • SADR - Cholla 250, visit www.racesadr.com for more info.

Saturday 19th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay

Saturday 7th • SADR - Cholla 250, visit www.racesadr.com for more info.

EVERYDAY 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). 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 AA - 7:00 pm Big Book Study open meeting 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 AA - 11:00 am Women's meeting open meeting Al-Anon meets at 11am. English meetings. (See pg. 42) 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. Latitude 31º - Card games and other games. Gringo Bingo at Colin's Cantina from 4pm - 6pm 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. 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. Seashell Museum by Naomi & Russ Black. Open from 10am to 5pm. July thur Sept. by Appointment only. Address: 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo. 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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ay Thatcher from Iowa flew into Phoenix where his brother had moved some years ago. They made their way to Rocky Point for a long weekend, and Jay and I had a visit over tall cool ones at the Frog. CAP'N GREG: This your first time in Mexico? JAY: Yes, but I already know a lot about the food. CAP'N GREG: How's that? JAY: I go to Taco Bell for lunch once a week, and I can pronounce almost all the menu items at Chipotle Mexican Grill. CAP'N GREG: ¡Que bueno! JAY: What? CAP'N GREG: I said, "That's good!" in Spanish. JAY: Oh, I don't do conversation, Cap'n Greg, just food words. CAP'N GREG: Hmm. Okay. Try a food word on me. JAY: Taco? Like that? CAP'N GREG: What kind? JAY: Like flour or corn? CAP'N GREG: No, like what's inside the taco? Al pastor? Asada? Machaca? Pescado? JAY: What's all that? CAP'N GREG: Pork. Grilled beef or chicken. Spiced shredded beef or pork. Fish. JAY: I usually order the regular one.

CAP'N GREG: Regular? JAY: Like made with ground up hamburger. CAP'N GREG: Oh, yummy! How about tortas, sopes, quesadillas sincronizadas? JAY: That's Mexican food? CAP'N GREG: Varied and delicious. JAY: Shucks, Cap'n Greg. I guess my choices are limited by my limited vocabulary. CAP'N GREG: Well, golly gee willikers, Jay. You'll find many of the casual dining restaurants here feature photos of the food so people with no language skills, like you, can simply point at the picture to order. JAY: That works for me. CAP'N GREG: Also, I suggest you try a whole bunch of stuff. If you like it, write down the name, and when you get back to Iowa, you can look for places that serve more traditional and tastier Mexican food than chain restaurants. JAY: I'll do it! CAP'N GREG: ¡Camarero! Dos cervezas más y mi amigo pagará. JAY: I don't know what you said, but it sounded really good to me. CAP'N GREG: You'll understand just how good when the check arrives, Jay.

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Guest Chef’s and Wine Galore: Fantastic Wine Pairing Dinner at Infusion del Golfo

By Lannette Phipps

aromas, etc. and how each wine compliments the dish being served and vice versa.

nfusion del Golfo is the new, and very popular, restaurant at Laguna Shores Oceanfront Resort just a few minutes north of town on the Coastal Highway. Executive Chef, Antonio “Tony” Acuña and his staff have made Infusion the new hot spot in Rocky Point so if you haven’t tried it yet, you owe it to yourself. Besides excellent food and service (daily), they also organize special events such as this Wine Pairing Dinner.

The evening started out with a short lesson from a Sommelier at El Cielo Winery, a fantastic and beautiful winery on the Baja in Ensenada, Mexico. He touched on the art of wine tasting and how to get the most out of it – how to hold the glass, swirl, sip, identify

Executive Chef Tony Acuña prepared the main course which was rack of lamb with plantain puree, potato millefeuille, and heirloom tomato. Tony’s Sous Chef, Alberto Millán prepared thee Amuse Bouche which was grilled star squash, hollandaise sauce with white truffle oil. Guest Chef, Eliezer Lozano from La Cocina de Ramon prepared the first course of Octopus Curry with broccoli and pine nut emulsion. Guest Chef, Neftalí Ponce, owner and chef at Alaburgerconelchef prepared the

Sorvete: Sahuaro Fruit and the Dessert which was corn ice cream with grilled beetroot and mesquite ash with chocolate. The second main course, which was Dry Aged Ribeye with pasilla chili sauce and creamy rice was prepared by Guest Chef, Javier García of Peñasco del Sol.

El Cielo Winery served their Cassiopea - Sauvignon blanc; Orion - 75 % Tempranillo, 20% Grenache and 5% Merlot; Copernicus - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot; Selene - Grenache and Syrah; and their Galileo – Tempranillo. Everything was absolutely excellent and everyone had a great time. I know this article doesn’t do the evening justice, but I had so much fun I forgot to take notes. Bottom line is… when Chef Tony and Infusion

del Golfo put together an event, be sure to be the first one to get on the guest list. Check this paper every month (and their Faccebook Page) for more of these fantastic events. For reservations call 638-383-0210, ext. 400 or 1-800-513-1426, ext. 400 and check out their website at www. infusiondelgolfo.com. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have indoor and outdoor seating as well as a fantastic upstairs area with a semi-enclosed bar and dining area and comfy couches and chairs around the outside – fantastic place to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

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Moonshine Voodoo Rocking Out...Rocky Point!!!

By Mark Paliscak

h what a fun summer it has been already! The Fourth of July celebrations in town were simply amazing. I have never seen the amount of vacationers in town like I had seen over the 4th! I saw license plates from all over the USA and Mexico. Some friends told me that on the 4th in the am, there was a two hour wait to get INTO Mexico! And I made the mistake of traveling back to the USA on Sunday morning…you would think a 14 year seasoned guy would know…but I left at 5:45 am…15 minutes BEFORE the border even opened up! But, I had to get a dear friend, April Armbruster (aka Harry) back to Arizona for a flight back to Maryland later that day. Our wait was 2 hours and 45 minutes at the border…OMG… thankfully, I don’t have ADD…:)! Note to everyone including me, NO ONE is going to miss you that much at work another day…so plan ahead and take an extra day off. Life’s too short and we all need another day at the beach in Rocky Point!!!

And, speaking of another day at the beach in Rocky Point…have you heard the band Moonshine Voodoo bringing their soulful tunes to town? They really have a unique bluesy (hmmmm, is that a word?...well, I am Marco and I make up a lot of words and often speak in much slang…but if you hang out with me, it’s all about repetition :)eh, Tomas?). I have seen them perform at various venues around town and they always seem to be really

enjoying themselves and connecting with their audience. That is really cool to see when a band truly knows how to connect with whom they are playing with…sort of makes it like one big party! And of course, when in Rome…or Rocky Point, grab a sombrero and some tequila and some friends and toss a salad…oh, I mean party! I recently sat down with Brian Houser, the “King Bee” as he is known in the band, Moonshine Voodoo. I wanted to learn more about the band, their past, their future and even more, how and when can we see them in Rocky Point. Marco: Well hello King Bee, nice to meet you and I look forward to hearing more about the band! KB: Well hello, Marco…… nice to be here! Marco: Tell me about the band…..how long have you been around? KB: Well, we have all been musicians near our whole lives but we have been playing together for 3 years. Marco: Nice! Tell me about your bandmates…I think there are five of you, am I correct? I am sure I was not seeing double…Or two and half :). KB: Yes, you are correct. There is Michelle Colby aka Voodoo Woman, our drummer Jim Jelf, Sweet Jimmy J, Eddie Blue and of course there’s me the King Bee. Marco: Well, that’s some cool names for bandmates and I have heard the music so I think it is all pretty fitting! How often are you in town playing? KB: About once a month, sometimes more. We are gaining more popularity here so we are getting more offers to play. Marco: Nice! Where have you played in Rocky Point?... I know a few places I have seen y’all! KB: Manny’s Beach Club, Tekila Bar and Boo Bar are some of the places that we have played in town. They are all unique places so it’s very cool to get to play our music in different venues to see their reactions. Marco: I am sure they are all good… You guys seem like you can fit in anywhere…well maybe not at 8 o’clock mass at church…but maybe? What do you think makes Moonshine Voodoo unique? KB: We are able to do an all Blues set, an all Rock set and then an all original set. We take normal songs that most people will know and call it “voodooing a song up”.

Marco: I like it…way! That and a bowl of jambalaya…with the emphasis on jam! Where else can we find Moonshine Voodoo when not in Mexico?

KB: We play at all the festivals in Arizona and the west. We regularly play at the Old Town Tavern in Scottsdale and KimmyZ in Phoenix. Marco: Ah, I know them both… imagine? What do you like best about performing and how can we know your schedule? KB: It’s definitely for the audience

reaction which is great. We are a different style and sound and type of music that most people are used to. You can always know our plans on www. moonshinevoodooband.com. Also, please like us on Facebook, then you will know our plans for sure! Marco: I am “befriending” the band now (my friends laugh at me for that word but I keep using it…can’t let them down)…and speaking of facebook, please friend request me as well! What are your future plans? KB: We released our second CD in March and have some gigs booked in Vegas and Flagstaff. Marco: Wow, way cool…anything else the Rocky Point Times readers should know about the band or you? KB: Well, I can make guitars out of motorcycle parts. Marco: Damn, that’s amazing! I can make fun with some friends, a little liquor and a dance floor. :) One last question, what about Circus Mexicus…you all would fit right into the scene! KB: We hope to be invited next year as we have played with the Black Moods before. Marco: Wow, well I hope to see you there and I look forward to a good following from the peeps of Peñasco! As summer draws to a close, I wanted to focus on all of our blessings in life…our wonderful friends and family that have kept us laughing and happy, the ability to keep our eyes open for those in need and finding it within ourselves to reach out and help and lastly for one amazing little beach town that we all have grown to love… Rocky Point, Mexico!!! ADIOS AMIGOS GOD BLESS

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The Keys to Building a Home in Puerto Peñasco

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

here is no better time than now to make Rocky Point your “home away from home,” and purchase some property with the goal of building a home in the future. With that goal in mind, many people feel that the task of building a home in a foreign country can be too daunting for their risk tolerance. This article will discuss steps to purchase land and building a custom home so that you can minimize the risk while reaping all the benefits. Choosing a Beachfront Community We have many wonderful beachfront communities in town some of which include the most wellknown, Las Conchas, Play Encanto, Playa La Jolla and Islas del Mar. Each has its own characteristics that sets itself apart from the other such as location, history, HOA rules, access to water, electric, etc. For example, Las Conchas is probably the most established and well-known community on the east side of town offering a large selection of available lots, both with ocean front and ocean view options. The community is home to the hundreds

of constructed homes, many of them occupied by American and Canadian citizens. Playa Encanto and Playa La Jolla are two communities located approximately 30 minutes east of Puerto Peñasco on beautiful pristine beaches. Residents who live there appreciate the remoteness of the location and the overall calmness without too many tourists and vendors. Islas del Mar is a masterplanned, gated lifestyle community featuring a Jack Nicholas Golf Course and fabulous Lagoon or Ocean views. There are two sections under development inside Islas Del Mar and they are Isla Conchilla and Costa Divina. Each community has their pros and cons so by working with a real estate agent you can determine which community works best for you. Purchasing a Lot An important step in the process of building a home is purchasing a nice lot in a good location. Make sure your lot has access to water and electricity if possible. If it does not have access to water, like lots in La Jolla and Playa Encanto, then you can always truck in water and dump it into your cistern. If the lot does not have electricity, I would look for a lot that does because solar panel technology is not advanced enough yet to power the entire load of your home and using generators can be noisy and a nuisance. Another important thing to consider is the grade or slope of your lot. You want to purchase a lot that is relatively flat and does not require a lot of fill to bring it up to street level or excavation to bring it down to street level. Grading and/or adding fill to your lot can be an expensive process and can add up to $10,000 or more to

The cost of building an American quality home here in Puerto Peñasco can range from $90 to $120 per sq. ft. on average.

the construction price of a home. Try to purchase a lot that does not require truckloads of fill or need hours of machine time to excavate and you will save money. Designing a Home Once you have your lot purchased, it’s time for designing your home. You will want to work with a design/build construction company to complete this task. Whomever you choose, you need to ensure that they understand any rules governed by the city and your local association. Some of the most important rules revolve around height and size, so you don't block anybody's view, and side variances so you are not encroaching too close to your neighbor as an example. Before you can get city permits, most homeowner’s associations must approve your home design first and that is done by the association's engineer/ architect. If your architect makes any mistakes violating association design rules, it will only delay your project because the engineer will not approve the plans. The goal should be to get your plans approved the first time so be sure to choose a company with enough experience accomplish this. Once your association approves your plans it is now time to get city permits. City permits consist of two parts that include the construction permission and the Engineer’s signature or DRO. Together the costs range depending on where you live, the more desirable your lot location, the more expensive they can be. On average, permits will cost anywhere from $4-$6,000.

Building Your Home When it’s time to build your home you want to make sure you are choosing a reputable company with many references. The typical cost of building a home here in Puerto Peñasco can range from $90 to $120 per sq. ft. on average. This is the cost because real companies must follow all Federal Labor Laws which means that they pay into the worker's social security and Infonavit systems and must pay them a mandated wage. Mexico is highly protective of worker’s rights and medical wellness and it’s the hiring company’s responsibility to ensure those rights are respected. A company that follows labor laws will pay into the Federal medical insurance system for their workers, it’s Mexico’s version of Social Security and if a worker gets injured on the job the medical bills are paid. A company that advertises prices below $90 per sq. ft., I guarantee is not using federally registered workers and not respecting the labor laws hence the low prices. Another tactic used to be less expensive than the competition is not charging the mandated I.V.A. tax. Buyer beware, hire these companies at your own risk because if a complaint is filed, the City can fine you, stop your project, and ultimately in the worstcase, seize your home for violations of workers’ rights. So, you will want to use professional companies to build your home and you will be protected. Remember if the price is too good to be true there is a reason for that.

An important step in the process of building a home is purchasing a nice lot in a good location. Make sure your lot has access to water and electricity if possible. 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

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh

n June 8th, 2019, during the Circus Mexicus weekend Richie Hudson and Rob Kirby decided to create a true adventure and go where no man or woman has gone before. On two modified jet ski’s- purpose-built to hold more fuel- (without any follow-up or support boats), they woke up on a Saturday morning in San Felipe and yep you guessed it, took a cruise across the Sea of Cortez. Fun facts about sunscreen. What? How is sunscreen fun? Really, It’s not fun. But it is fun to be smarter than the average bear and know a little something about the lotion we slather on every day at the beach. With our gorgeous Sea of Cortez sunshine and blue skies we really don’t want to think about harmful rays, but with a little bit of thought and planning, you can turn your beach vacation in the sun, into smart sunny adventures. I’m not here to remind you to put on sunscreen-because it’s not as simple as lathering up - but to consider which sunscreen you are using. We should be particular about the sunscreen we put on our body, in our skin and in the sea.

We live and visit the sea we should worry what goes into the sea. But, how do we determine what sunscreen is the best? First thing you should know is just because it states “natural” or “organic” on the label, doesn’t mean it is true. Those two words are not regulated for sunscreen. Chemicals is what you should look for. In May 2018, Hawaii banned the sale of sunscreens made with oxybenzone and octinoxate and now Key West has followed. This is amazing legislature, as those two ingredients are the most common in chemical formulas of sunscreen. Now the FDA has announced they are looking into regulations, but Hawaii is leading the pack. Let’s hope the FDA catches up, so we can have clarity. Another interesting resource, is a non-profit, scientific organization, “HEL” whose mission is “to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.” They conduct scientific testing on sunscreen and conduct environmental investigations to help protect and restore ecosystems of land and sea. They have created “The HEL List” (ironic name) to showcase the chemical sunscreen ingredients that are unsafe for us and the sea: oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene. Basically, these chemicals are poisons, chemicals that have acute and direct toxity to an animal or plant. Do we want this type of chemical on or in our body? Most of these poisons are called “endocrine disruptors and the ones that don’t kill outright, are a “slow” and “hard to perceive” poison that can mess with your sex life, make it difficult to get pregnant, cause deformities in babies, or induce behavioral pathologies in juveniles/ adults – in humans and other animals and plants.” We slather these products on, go into the

sea and can’t imagine that saltwater carries the chemicals away and will harm the sea life. And again, because labeling of sea-safe, human-safe sunscreen is not a regulated area, like many of the green and organic products, it is difficult to figure out which sunscreen is not putting chemicals in our body or in the sea. To help you have a better understanding. Here’s 10 fun facts about Sunscreen: 1. Look for this label on sunscreens you use. They will be tested by the HEL organization and not contain oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene : 2. If you don’t see this label, take a picture of the chemicals on the bottle, do they contain the three listed above? Understand what’s in the lotion you’re spraying or rubbing on your body, or your children’s skin. 3. Does your sunscreen list the two ingredients -oxybenzone and octinoxatethat Hawaii and Key West passed legislation on and banned? Making sure your sunscreen does not include those two ingredients, is a good place to start. 4. Buy your sunscreen at natural shops, Sprouts, Whole Foods or look for chemical free. Mineral (or physical) sunscreens, which typically feature zinc or titanium oxide as active ingredients, tend to be less damaging to coral reefs (and us) than chemical counterparts and synthetic preservatives. 5. Wear sunscreen shirts, hats, wraps, sunglasses. This is a great alternative for sun protection and doesn’t introduce sunscreen into the water or into you. 6. Look for “Non-nano minerals” New York

City based dermatologist Ellen Marmur stated, “these are typically more gentle on the skin compared to nanotized zinc and titanium dioxide," 7. Understand the SPF Factor. Who can really? The FDA has proposed prohibiting the sale of sunscreens with SPF values greater than 60+. Proposed but as of yet, no regulations. They have stated higher SPF values are “inherently misleading.” Can we get this straight please? SPF (sun protection factor) of sunscreens applies only to the UVB rays that cause sunburn. 8. Look for Zinc oxide, which protects both UVB and UVA and doesn’t seem to harm the environment. 9. Look into the natural supplement Helio, my dermatologist recommended this all -natural antioxidant. Taken correctly gives you an extra SPF 4. 10. Keep reading about sunscreens, the FDA is now studying Oxybenzone. Even though many reports state they have known it gets in the blood for the last twenty years. Go natural the best you can, and use lotion rather than the spray, because you might inhale the chemicals in the spray. Or buy some zinc oxide and mix it into your favorite coconut, olive oil or almond oil lotion. Who knows what the answer is regarding chemical sunscreens? I know I will do my best to read the labels. My best advice…sit under an umbrella, with a hat, sunglasses, and light clothing to cover up on the beautiful beaches of Rocky Point.

“A day without sunshine is like, you know, night”. Steve Martin

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

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History of Ajo Part III By Bryan Blow Owner, Ajo Satellite Sales

jo was one of our nation's first international airports. It was not where it is now, that was what the government built at the start of World War II: This airport was to the East of the Well Road, which is the road that goes from Ajo to where we get our water. It was a dirt field, but in 1937 Governor Hunt came to Ajo and dedicated it as an international airport. An Army pursuit squadron from San Diego flew over the field as it was dedicated. In the 1920s and 1930s there were quite a number of barnstorming pilots that would fly around from town to town and take you for a ride. One crashed at the North end of this field with the passenger being the young daughter of Mr. Zitlau, who was manager of the mine. She was killed and there was a very large funeral in Ajo and she is buried in our cemetery. Those of you who travel to Rocky Point through Ajo, and want to miss the center of town, can take Mead Road, which is 7 miles north of Ajo. You go east and hit Well Road which takes you directly to Highway 85 on the east side of town. If you miss this at the town limits, you can take Rasmussen Road and hit the Well Road and accomplish the same thing. When you come up Well Road, on the east side of the road is our local roping club and this was where the airfield was. It had a caretaker who lived there with his wife and they had a windsock. Right after Pearl Harbor, three AT6 trainers landed there and me and a close friend from the well rode our bikes up there and met the pilots. They let us get in their pilot seats and showed us where the trigger was for their machine gun. This was when they started the construction of the current field location. It became the 2nd largest single engine training base in the United States: It has 3 runways, one which is 8500 ft. long, and 2 cross runways 5500 ft. long. The building that we use for our

County Club (at the golf course) was the Officers Club and it had a nice swimming pool. You can still see many of the foundations they had for the barracks buildings. The only runway that is used today is the long one and it has been shortened to 5500 ft. for maintenance by the county. There were lots and lots of planes there back in the day. We lived at the well then and the pilots would take off east for a training day and fly right over the well – there was no going back to sleep after that, but who cared because so many of these boys never came back. This field was for gunnery training and they used the area from here to Yuma for the range. Many planes crashed: They called them flying coffins because if an engine quite the glide ration of a AT6 was zero. We had a colored MP Camp just south of our Sheriff Station and a P38 went straight into the ground and just missed the MP Camp. It was on the east side of Well Road and you can still see evidence of it today. Where our bank is now was originally the American Legion, a very early one, and when the war began it became a USO and many boys used to come there. Even though our town was large compared to other Arizona towns, the number of service boys overwhelmed us. The boys were everywhere and a pretty girl walking down the sidewalk was sure to have boys following her. Many hung out at the park – in the downtown Plaza. As I told you before, the rails around the park were to keep the cattle out and the entrances used to have staggered poles so the cattle could not enter. When the war started, we moved back to town. My Dad was an accountant for the mine and we lived in the house next to the courthouse. There used to be a cannon on the corner and I would sit on it waiting for my Dad to come home from work. I got the bright idea of putting firecrackers in the cannon when people would go by until my Dad caught me and then it was back to the woodshed for me. They manned a 50-caliber machine gun on the hill above the

As Time Goes

mine to protect it because copper was essential to the war production. The men worked hard to produce copper for the mine, sometimes working for 6 months straight to keep copper going. The town was really in the war effort. Rubber was hard to get, and before the war people used to take the discontinued conveyor belts and use them as sidewalks from their house to the street. During the war these were all collected and used in the war effort. Our mine produced about 30,000 tons of copper a month and this was with less than one percent of copper to the pound so you can imagine the amount of rock that was mined. You can see our big rock dumps, and the white dumps that were there from our smelters, but that wasn’t built until 1948. They moved the smelter to Ajo from the Phelps Dodge Plant in Cottonwood and built 300 new houses for the people who moved. This was where the houses from 1st to 4th came into being and also the sast side The beautiful layout of our Plaza was built in 1916 and I think our churches were built around 1919, but maybe before. Since Ajo was the largest taxpayer in Pima County we had a very nice school – the Curley School I told you about between and behind the two churches. Our gym was one of the best ones in the state, better than Peoria, Chandler or Casa Grande and we had very good teachers thanks to our mine. At one time we were about the 5th largest town in Arizona. When I graduated from high school in 1949 Ajo had over 10,000 people, Tucson had 50,000, Phoenix 100,000 and Yuma and Flagstaff all had less than 50,000. Even in those days people would complain about the smoke from our smelter and how it was so nice when the weekends came and no there was no smoke, but what they didn’t realize was that our smelter worked for 14 days straight then took 4 off. Stay tuned for more interesting stories…

By Rob Baylor

live in a RV Park and this morning I looked out and saw all those empty spaces remembering all the friends I made the past winter months. They have left for the summer. Some will be back this fall to spend a few weeks or months. Knowing that makes me feel better. I wish some had stayed and I would have someone to share my stories with. I get some pictures on facebook of the different places they are visiting. I think to myself “I’ve been to some nice places too”. Oh well, I’ll sit on my patio listening to the waves and feeling the breezes coming off the sea. There are not many nicer places to be. In the last issue my article was what me worry. It was about our minds when we go on vacation. We seem to still think about things we need to get back to. They will get done soon enough. We have a 28ft travel trailer that we rent out and our current guest was following me around while I was showing him the pots and dishes and silverware. He said “I didn’t bring my wife on vacation to cook all the time, I am going to treat her to the local restaurants”. Now that is the way to think. I bet he gets a kiss on the cheek for it. I have to go now. I hear the waves calling me to come enjoy them. Grab me a cold drink will you dear, I will cook dinner. Thanks for reading my articles. I might have something interesting in my next one.

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I say smaller but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really not that small. The new office is located off of Samuel OcaĂąa and Ave. Agustin Melgar. There is a taco place right on the corner and that is pretty convenient for all of us, we can just order tacos through the back door and maybe will get special service and get them delivered right to our door đ&#x;&#x2DC;&#x160; You will be able to see the office from afar as Lannette and Alicia picked a pretty â&#x20AC;&#x153;colorfulâ&#x20AC;? color. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dark burgundy almost, like the bugambillia flower. Now that I complained about all the hard work and that it has not been easy doing all this work, I would like to thank my friend Saul David Ruiz Reyna for pointing me in the right direction to get our construction permits and other paperwork. And another friend that works for OOmapas (Water Company) Efrain BriseĂąo, for helping us with all the connections of the sewer and water lines. Surprisingly there was no sewer system installed in the area where the lots are, so that was another show on its own. We had to connect the lines from the lot to the boulevard, and that was more digging with heavy machinery. Back to the actual new building, the office will be a bit smaller, or just not as spacious, but we will be keeping the library for all of those who were worried. Since the new one will be smaller we will be having a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Book Saleâ&#x20AC;? event on August 16th to help Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dog Rescue, so even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to buy a book, you are welcome to come by the office and donate. The animals at the rescue will be forever grateful. We will also be receiving any other donations like clothing, toys, shoes, bedding, misc. The parking at the new office will be much better and bigger. Our old office is now getting a little crowded with the big new restaurant opening next door, so that is another positive thing for everyone. You can check our city map and see where the new office will be, Betty our graphic artist has added the streets and logo so you

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canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it. And we will still be working on our new and improved map. Getting back to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening around town, we have had lots and lots of national tourism and surprisingly a lot of international tourism too, which is great news for our small paradise. Kids are out of school for the summer, so we are seeing a lot of families vacationing. The snowbirds had fled, but they will return in the fall and we will welcome them with open arms. Most of the RV people we get are from the U.S. and Canada, and I know many get subscriptions so just wanted to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;helloâ&#x20AC;? to all of you and see you soon. We know you miss having a cold one at JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina. And before I forget, I would like to say hi to our friends Mike and Samantha Bosnick, they are wonderful friends, who love to promote Rocky Point and read us every month. Something else that is coming to PeĂąasco, that will be excellent for our city, is the repairing and improving of the Highway to Caborca. Our City and the City of Caborca have gotten together and plan to expand and repair the highway that takes you out to Playa Encanto and Mayan Palace and other communities. They will together ask the State Government for the funds and hopefully they approve it. This is a much-needed solution as the area between here and the Almejas Aduana has dangerous pot holes and we have had many accidents in that same area. Another problem the City has is burning trash at the dump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a health hazard for all of us so we call upon our City Mayor Kiko Munro and city health officials and authorities to please resolve this problem. We love to talk about all the good things happening around town but sadly this is a real problem we can ignore no more. And lastly, I would like to wish Alicia a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I will make sure she has a great day! Until next timeâ&#x20AC;ŚDrive Safe!

New Telephone Dialing System in Mexico

eginning on August 3,

Landline calls: All numbers

new telephone dialing

will be 10 digits, so in the Puerto

rules

PeĂąasco, for example, you will only

will

have to add area code to the local

eliminate some prefixes such as 01,

fixed numbers. For example: 638-

044 or 045. From that point forward,

123-4567.

will

Mexico

apply

which

it will only be necessary to dial 10

Cell Phone calls: It is no longer

numbers, regardless of whether

necessary to dial 044 to call your

calling Tijuana or Mexico City, or

local cell phones and 045 to call

Puerto PeĂąasco.

those in another State. Now you only

Although this change is quite

have to dial the same 10 digits.

simple, it is important to make note

National calls: Regardless of

of it and possibly to change numbers

whether you call from a cell phone or

saved in your phone. Also be sure to

landline, you will not have to dial 01.

check any saved emergency numbers

It will be enough to include the area

to be sure that you have them

code and the local number.

programmed correctly in the case of

International calls: if you are

urgent need. (066 and 911 will not be

calling from abroad to a mobile

changed)

number in Mexico you will no longer for

have to add "1" to the dialing (it will

convenience and will not add any

no longer be (52)1-638-123-4567

additional costs or charges. There

but only (52) 638-123-4567. In the

is no need to change any telephone

case of calls from Mexico abroad,

equipment or perform any special

the method of dialing will not be

procedures. Just change the way

changed.

The

change

meant

that you dial the numbers. This

Emergency numbers and services:

change will be universal as it was

There will be no changes. You will

mandated by the Federal Institute of

continue marking them as they have

Telecommunications.

been, such as 066, 911, etc.

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Getting Your Documents Apostilled (Notarized) for Mexico

"Making Rocky Point a better place to be an animal" Quote By Lannette Phipps

appy Summer! It is getting warmer in Rocky Point and will try to keep the animals cool during the summer. We have stopped taking in dogs as there are several groups now rescuing dogs. We are the only group rescuing cats and are overflowing. I have Parkinson’s and it is difficult to care for them. We have a few dogs and A LOT of cats…Siamese, tiger, white, orange etc. All sizes and they are all spayed and neutered and have all of their shots. If you would please consider adopting a cat – and want to come by and pick yours out or take a look at them please call for an appointment, due to my health. Luis is here at 4:30 until 6:00 for donations. We desperately need dry cat food, Friskies canned cat food and non-clumping kitty litter. We use Kirkland dog and cat food, but any good brand is appreciated. Small cat beds and litter pans are also needed. I want to thank everyone who has helped make Rocky Point safer for the

animals. It has been 19 years since we started, and many friends have passed. It did take a village, but we paved the way for new groups to start up and they are doing a great job. If anyone would like to open a cat sanctuary in Rocky Point, it is badly needed. Please consider adopting a cat or two. It is going to be difficult finding a home for them by summer. Also, we are selling the 2009 Joiner ATV TR 110, over head rack, overhead lights, security lock,2 coolers attached,5 harness seat belts, new tires, goes 60mph, big engine. Asking $8,000.00 Or make offer. Need money for the animal care. Call Nancy 383 1012 or 602 412 3932. Vehicle is in Rocky Point

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Apostille for Legal Documents or certain legal procedures, usually related to immigration, residency, Real Estate purchase, or marriage (or a combination of these) it may be necessary to present Mexican authorities with foreign legal documents as part of application procedure-foreign birth certificates and foreign marriage certificates are the most common. Before the Mexican authorities will receive foreign-issued legal documents for processing, it's necessary to get these Apostilled, sometimes referred to as Notarized. The Apostille Convention, as it's known, is an international treaty which many (but not all) countries are signatory to. The convention sets out a procedure through which a document issued in one of the signatory countries can be certified for legal purposes in all the other signatory countries. Mexico signed up to the treaty in 1995, making it far simpler for foreigners to present their legal documents here. The US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, India, South Africa, and Japan are among major countries also signed-up to the treaty. If your country is not a signatory, alternative certification procedures may exist, and you should contact your consulate for advice. Note for Canadians: Canada is

not signatory to the convention, and the procedures do not apply there. Canada has instead a notarization procedure for legal documents. In practice, when you need to submit legal documents in Mexico which were not issued in Mexico-such as birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, diplomas, certificates of company incorporation, etc.-you need to go to a "competent authority" in the country where the document was issued, and get any certified copies Apostilled. Each country has its own procedures for doing this and you should search online for more information, e.g. "apostille of documents in [country] or [state]". If you show up at the application center in Mexico (most usually an Immigration or Notario's office) without these types of documents having been Apostilled they will turn your application away. Another point to note: If you get married in Mexico and live abroad (or plan to live abroad with your Mexican spouse) it's a good idea to get your Mexican marriage certificate Apostilled (Notarized) in Mexico in case you need this for official use outside of Mexico; it needs to be done in the Mexican state you were married in. The local Registrar's office or your wedding planner will be able to advise you about how to do this.

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Listing of Agrifood Products and By-products for Tourist Import

VEGETABLES, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS ALLOWED FOR TOURIST IMPORT CON'T FROM LAST MONTH PRODUCTS FOR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION:

PRODUCTS FOR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION:

Product

Quantity

Dry and humid, packaged and labeled balanced foods. No ruminant origin content. (For pets, cats and dogs.)

One 50 lbs. bag per family or its equivalent in kg (22). It can be in a single package or up to two, provided it does not exceed the allowed quantity. Only the daily ration accompanying the pet is acceptable for unpackaged products.

Authorized countries:

Canada, USA, France, Australia, Hungary and New Zealand.

Packaged and labeled animal sourced candy. No ruminant origin contents. (For pets, cats and dogs.)

Up to 10 lbs. or 5 kg per individual or family. Only the daily ration accompanying the pet is acceptable for unpackaged products.

USA, Canada and Chile.

Prohibited products: 99 Fresh meat of any species. 99 Balanced food for any species (except for cats and dogs.) 99 Balanced food for cats and dogs with bovine, ovine and caprine meat. 99 Sandwiches, snacks, sub sandwiches, hamburgers, pizzas, etc. with meat and dairy content without intact packaging or sanitary seal from the competent authority. 99 Pharmaceutical, chemical and biological products for animal use or consumption, or those products designated for therapeutic or research purposes. 99 Fresh cheeses. 99 Homemade or hand made products are not allowed. 99 Campero (fried) type chicken. 99 Untanned leather products. 99 Pots or items with animal sourced content. 99 Garments with animal bones, skin and feathers. 99 Handicrafts made of carver or polished horns or bones. 99 Hunting trophies (mounted, fresh, salted, etc.) 99 Any regulated animal species (except cats and dogs.) 99 Containers with animals or animal remains (blood, feathers, bones, carcasses, etc.) 99 Bull fighting, charro horsemanship and bull riding garments and accessories if they are stained with animal blood or remains of tissue; its entry will be allowed if they are completely clean, disinfected, and sanitized at the point of entry.

Product

Quantity

Considerations

Frozen or iced fresh fish in any presentation (whole, filleted or cut in pieces.)

Properly packaged for personal consumption, adequately preserved in an ice box with coolants and/or ice without spills or leaks.

Dried, freeze dried, cooked or smoked fish in any presentation (whole, filleted or cut in pieces.)

Properly packaged for personal consumption. Without signs of decomposition or the presence of pests.

Canned or bottled fish (pâté, muscles, etc.) Labelled, indicating the type of prepared fish, expiration or preferred consumption date.

All countries and species, (including fish roe, caviar.)

Fish products in other presentations (sauce, dry bone, crusts, etc.)

All countries and species, (including fish roe, caviar.)

Squid, octopus, *winkles, sea cucumber and oysters, fresh in any presentation (whole, filleted or cut in pieces), frozen or iced.

Properly packaged for personal consumption, adequately preserved in an ice box with coolants and/or ice without spills or leaks. *Jointly regulated with PROFEPA.

Dry, freeze dried, cooked or smoked squid, octopus, *winkles, sea cucumber and oysters, fresh in any presentation.

Properly packaged for personal consumption, adequately preserved in an ice box with coolants and/or ice without spills or leaks. *Jointly regulated with PROFEPA.

Entry allowed for personal consumption.

Squid, octopus, *winkles, sea cucumber and oyster products in other presentations (sauce, crusts, etc.)

Foods prepared for human consumption. *Jointly regulated with PROFEPA

Dry, brined or smoked oysters.

Properly packaged for personal consumption. Without signs of decomposition or the presence of pests.

All cooked crustaceans in any presentation (whole, tail, legs, etc.)

Properly packaged for personal consumption, adequately preserved in an ice box with coolants and/or ice without spills or leaks.

Seafood products in other presentations (sauce, condiments, dressings, crust, etc.)

Foods prepared for human consumption.

Combined raw and/or cooked seafood combos (seafood meals.)

Properly packaged for personal consumption, adequately preserved in an ice box with coolants and/or ice without spills or leaks.

Fresh, dried or brined seaweeds in any presentation.

Foods prepared for human consumption.

Prohibited products: 99 Live, raw or dried crustaceans. 99 Aquaculture products for animal consumption. 99 Fish. 99 Live turtles. 99 Regulated aquatic sourced products in poor condition and/or decomposing and/or with the presences of larvae or insects.

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Short Shorts of All Sorts! 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.

The Arizona-Rocky Point Trade and Tourism Office is Open for Business The Arizona- Rocky Point Trade and Tourism Office has launched its web page to help boost commercial opportunities and tourism activities in the region. You can find the office at http://www. azrptradetourism.com and going through the sections will help you with information of Rocky Point, immigration advice, things to do, places to visit, etc. The staff is also available to give you orientation, the office Coordinator is Alan Renteria and the director is Luis Molina, plus a team of volunteers including Nallely Fimbres and Evelyn Loera. The office is a private sector trade and tourism office, focused on creating and putting together opportunities across the border, through facilitating information and professional advice from the staff on immigration requirements,

Puerto Peñasco Clean Beach Committee Advises Guaymas on Beach Certification With the goal of sharing the successful experience of having obtained clean beach certification in Puerto Peñasco, which is currently the only one in the state, members of the Peñasco Clean Beach committee visited Guaymas/ San Carlos, Sonora to meet with city officials and other sectors interested in achieving similar certification for their beaches. Luis César García González, Director of the Federal Maritime Land Zone in Puerto Peñasco (ZOFEMAT) detailed Puerto Peñasco first achieved clean beach certification in 2017, which it has been able to successfully maintain under the current administration.

City Council Approves Initiative to Reduce Plastics To promote environmental conservation, as well as the preservation of flora and fauna in the municipality of Puerto Peñasco, City Council members approved an initiative aimed at reducing the use of plastics while working to take advantage of it in a comprehensive manner.

Mayor Kiko Munro thanked the council for approving public policy promoted by his administration through the Office of Ecology and Sustainable Development under this campaign of "It's not plastics, it's you." The goal is to reduce the use of straws at local establishments by 70%, as well as eliminating the use of plastic bags at convenience stores. This, he explained, is to be done through involvement of organizations such as CANACO, CANIRAC, as well as street vendors, in addition to creating projects that take full advantage of plastics in manner that reduces environmental impact.

Mayor Kiko Munro Delivers Home Improvement Materials to Local Families Mayor Kiko Munro led this year's second delivery of home improvement materials to local families taking part in the "Saving for your home" housing program. On this occasion, the program delivered 5,030 cement blocks, along with 92 Rotoplas water tanks, 2,160 bags of cement, 67 buckets of weather proofing material, as well as 1560 roofing sheets to families in need of assistance from the municipal administration. "We are grateful to families for their interest in registering for this program," expressed the mayor, "which we conducted through the Mariana Trinitaria Congregation and with local suppliers. Through the program, beneficiaries are able to acquire materials to improve their homes at a lower cost and

through a payment system via the office of Social Development."

Individuals Can Make a Difference The Fire Department of Puerto Peñasco Sonora, thanks Mrs. Nicole Long, resident of the city of Phoenix, Arizona, for the support in the donation of 40 safety vests and 3 banderoles, accessories that are very important in the care of incidents of traffic, as well as for the identification of the elements that participate in activities or massive events.

Lucha Libre Returns In case you missed the last one, here's your chance to cheer on your favorite hero and boo the worst villains at a fun for all Mexican pro-wrestling extravaganza. These shows are fun and exciting for the whole family and definitely should be something that you see at least once in your lifetime. Here's your chance.

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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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.

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

COMING FROM PHOENIX

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.

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

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

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.

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

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. 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

All parties are taken to the police station where you 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.

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED

ACCIDENTS CON’T

ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise.

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

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: 3915 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 (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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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets mandatory • 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 entrance 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.

SEMAR (MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE) SECRETARIA DE MARINA - ARMADA DE MEXICO Located in the Marina 638-383-1691 01-800-627-4621 Channel 16 VHF Frecuency 2182 MHZ sarmarina@semar.gob.mx

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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Tia Katy’s Corner July 2019 By Kathleen Duncan

The problem: young people dropping out of school

n Mexico today, the school dropout rate is very alarming and recent statistics have shown that the dropout rate in the State of Sonora is higher than that for the country. The very sad reality here in Puerto Peñasco is that many of our children are left without access to even basic education.

education so they can have better futures. This school year we served 588 students and we recently had the privilege of attending the graduations of 81 of those students: 5 from Preschool, 36 from elementary, 17 from junior high, 19 from high school and 4 from college. We are confident that all our students will have success at the next level and are especially thrilled that our college graduates are already working professionals. I could not be prouder of all that our local team has accomplished or happier to be a part of this program. However, our mission and our work are far from over. Next school year we will continue to learn from experts and others who can help

that this was not possible. But now, three years later, I do believe we are changing the world one child at a time. I have seen first-hand how education is changing the lives of the young people we serve, and I have come to understand that when you educate a young person you not only change their life but also the lives of their family members and of generations to come. We are so very grateful for the trust of all the donors on both sides of the border who have made the

success of this program possible. We could never have achieved what we have without the support of so many and we hope we can count on your continued support. This program truly is a partnership between our two countries and it will take all of us continuing to work together change the world one educated child at a time! To make a donation to support our program go to www. stepsoflove.org

AIM addresses this problem

Our local team recently came up with this slogan that we strongly believe in: “Where a child starts in life should not determine where they finish”. We understand that the best tool we can give a young person to help change his or her place in life is access to quality educational opportunities. Unfortunately, unlike in the United States here in Mexico public school is not free through high school. Many children in this community start their lives without the resources required to go even to grade school so they have little hope for a better life. Other students go to school through grade school or middle school but lack the resources to continue onto high school where tuition, registration books and fees can cost hundreds of dollars. So, the focus of our work here at AIMpeñasco is to help kids go to school, succeed academically and then move on to the next level of

One of our recent Middle School Graduates with Tia Katy and her family

us grow and improve in our efforts to bring to this community a new generation of educated children prepared to succeed. I grew up in this community and I want to share an experience I had when I began working with this organization three years ago. A team member from our U.S. partner organization, Steps of Love, was in town working with our local team. This young man told me that we were going to change the world with this program and I told him

Another middle School graduate ready to succeed in high school

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Life’s A Beach By The Old Gringo

ugust in Peñasco is truly an exercise in self-control…or, at least it used to be. The temperatures hover in the low 100°F to 115°F range and…oh hell, who am I kidding?? They don’t ‘hover’, they get up there and stay there…along with the humidity! Without air conditioning or a stiff sea breeze, life gets very uncomfortable in my town for a few of months! But we are not without air conditioning…are we? One of the great things about all the new hotel/condominium construction in town is the availability of reliably cold A/C to shelter our vacationers and locals alike! Folks now come to Peñasco all year long to enjoy our beaches and lifestyle, and the robust economy has given many locals the wherewithal to afford to put air conditioning in their homes. If not total central air then at least a room or two to make sleeping bearable. Willis Carrier’s invention has benefitted many communities in the desert southwest U.S. and the northern reaches of Mexico as well, but it absolutely transformed Peñasco. With the kids out of school and many people taking a ‘summer’

A literary column By Marcia Diane

Well folks, it is with a mixture of excitement and let’s say melancholy that I write to you all to share my next events…I’ll be taking a year’s sabbatical to go on walk about as they say downunder…or the long wander in search of… vacation, our beaches, restaurants, shopping and seafood is like a siren call…“come to the beach!!!” And they do! With hotels and amenities galore, and nice cool, dry air inside, our visitors can thoroughly enjoy everything my town has to offer, regardless of the heat and humidity. Even many, though not all, the rental houses have upgraded with air conditioning, thus taking advantage of the yearround demand for comfort and accommodations. Our beaches, of course, are second to none and the summer months seem to be less crowded than the fall, winter or spring (although we host lots of folks all year long). Life slows down in the summer, too, and the frenetic pace evident during the other seasons seems to lose its edge a bit. So, what to do? You can always go for a swim, but the water is warmer than most bathtubs, owing to the shallow nature of the northern end of the Sea of Cortez. Lying out in the sun getting tan and sweating profusely is probably not so much fun with the temperature of the sand just below ‘charbroil.’ Well, there is a solution. Most condo/hotels have swimming pools complete with swim-up bars and circulating wait staff. There are game rooms for the kids’ entertainment as well as swim pools, also with wait staff, for the little ones. Nightlife has not been neglected either. “You can’t swing a dead cat”

(just a figure of speech, do not try this!!!) on Sandy Beach without hitting nightclubs, dance floors and first-class restaurants! In fact, once you check in to your temporary home away from home, you’ll be really hard pressed to decide what to do first! In town, too, there are great restaurants, as well as places to stop and relax while taking in the culture and charm of Puerto Peñasco. After shopping, sight-seeing or just checking out the other beaches over by Manny’s or out to the Mayan Palace, why not stop in at Capone’s (check to make sure they are not closed for August) for a cool down cocktail? They have what is purported to be the coldest beer in town, great atmosphere, wonderful wait staff and the food is top notch…just a suggestion. Want to have a really romantic evening? Call Del Mar Charters* and go for a four-hour sunset cruise on a catamaran. Sip on one, two…or five Margaritas or cervezas (complimentary, of course) and watch the sun sink slowly into the west as you skim sedately over the water while pods of dolphin frolic around you. If that sounds like a fun thing to do, and you decide to go, tell Capitan Oscar the Old Gringo says hello. Then get yourself over to your favorite cabaret for a night cap! *There are several sunset cruise providers in Peñasco, I just have a lot of experience using Del Mar. No disrespect intended or inferred.

I’ve written this column for a goodly number of years and thoroughly enjoyed each and every month’s submission. The generosity and support of the staff at Rocky Point Times is a very rare and special thing. I hope all the new folks pouring in will get to savor as I have the great articles, the hints and helps of how to do and where to find that is the hallmark of our paper. I’ll leave you all with this, a truth I know: Heroine: A person who goes into the unknown and comes back with a gift Thanks to all our readers and don’t forget, the invitation is still open… Join us won’t you for our monthly on-line writers and story tellers group at: m.diane.writeon@gmail. com

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The Eats

By Marco Zepeda n this month’s section of the eats we bring you a very special place to me, and I know many of you will feel the same way.

This month we bring you Empanadas La Argentina, a very well-known place here in Rocky Point. Very quickly let me tell you about the owners, before I start talking about their wonderful food. The owners are Paty and Carlos, everyone knows Carlos as “El Che”. He is originally from La Plata, province of Argentina, and Paty is from the beautiful and historical port of Guaymas, even though I can’t quite remember how he and Paty met, they are a very special couple. They are very grateful, helpful and kind towards anyone that comes to visit their little restaurant with their delicious food. Every time we go there, we are more than happy, with a full stomach and a great after taste. We leave totally satisfied. Their empanadas include many different flavors, from salty to sweets. They are the original flavor, which is the one that Alicia likes the best. They have meat and shrimp empanadas and no one else can equal their recipes. El Che has kept his recipes a secret so you can duplicate them, they are the original ones cooked from scratch, made at the moment you

order them, and they are not re-fried or reheated either. My favorites are the originals and the spinach and cheese. Paty, on her side, makes the sweet empanadas from peaches and cream to banana Nutella, which is my favorite and I can eat it in 2 bites. She also makes strawberry Nutella, pineapple and lots more. You all have probably tried them all. Besides the empanadas, they also have the Choripan, which is like a sandwich with chorizo from Argentina. They also offer side dishes that Paty changes every week to accompany your food choices. She has potato salad, beets and cucumber salad, which is one of her best ones. You have to try their chipotle and famous chimichurri salsas. All these flavors make an excellent contrast.

And before I forget, don’t you forget to try their “mate” tea, mate (pronounced ‘mah-teh,’) the tea is very popular in Argentina and South America, and I believe it’s their national drink It has a natural caffeine content and it is delicious served hot or cold. So now we can all enjoy it now here in Puerto Peñasco. Empanadas La Argentina started out on Blvd. Benito Juarez, close to Sam’s Club, about 3 years ago, then they moved over to Blvd. Fremont and that is where I met them and where I first had their delicious empanadas. Right now, Empanadas La Argentina is located on Calle Campeche, the same street that takes you to the Mirador and Whale Hill. They are open every day from 4pm to 10pm during the summer and they only close on Wednesdays. You can also call in your order and have them to go, they will be happy to take your order. Don’t forget to use the coupon in their ad. Until next month, PROVECHO!

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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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Welcome Open AA Meetings at South of the Border Passport Club Location: Directly across from Granada del Mar Hotel South of Sinaloa st., where the road ends and the sea begins at the office of Oc3an View Ministry. Schedule: M-W-F 10AM Women's Recovery AA/Al-Anon Open Meeting Thursday at 11AM Contact Conrado at 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 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.

AMPI 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: Joseph Toland Vice President: Rommel Bustamante Secretary VP Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino Legal: Ricardo Borquez VP Education: Gretchen Ellinger VP Events: Jorge (George) Bravo VP Ethics: Kyle Woods 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.

BUNCO BABES

Beverly Luna (505) 565-5138 or MX (638) 388-7766 Crystal Renner MX CELL (044-638) 384-6743 or (520) 505-6880 The Ladies Bunco is on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 P.M. at Guiseppi's Rest. The Mixed (Men and Ladies) Bunco is on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:45 P.m. at Latitude 31 Rest.

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: Elia Neyda Javalera Chavez

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: 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.

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

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. 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, Nancy Schmidly, Chuck Blair, Marlene Blair Connie Horton, Kelley Adams, Dave Adams, Theresa Orcutt

D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx Directora: Mayor’s Wife Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money.

CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. children’s home is on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. The home is equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children are taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.

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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: 638-102-0514 Cellphone: (044-638) 091-65 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol. Donations needed all year long.

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.

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.

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

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

(Weekend Missions) Be part of something bigger than yourself! We provide a 3-day international missions trip for less than $150 per person. Includes lodging and all meals. We are a Christian Ministry. However, anyone is welcome to join us in serving the RP Community. Volunteers needed at Mission Villa Granada for maintenance, cleaning, cooking, church building upkeep, marketing, or anything you love to do. We are located at the former Villa Granada Hotel, 2 blocks east of El Pollo Lucas. Visit Weekendmissions.com, email pva@cox. net or call Carmen (638) 103-4336 or Vincent (602) 696-3288.

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

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

www.oc3anviewministry.com

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.

We are a Mexican non-profit hosting mission groups; bringing aid and comfort to families and the displaced. Our Community Center is located on Kino Blvd at Francisco Madero. We accept clothing, current dated dry food items, new children’s toys, school supplies, household goods, furniture, tools and construction materials. From our thrift store sales we fund all aspects of our ministry; these include: our dinner, fun free family events, community

construction opportunities, and ministries at rehab centers. Hours of Operation at our Community Center: Thrift Store: Tues. thru Sat. 12-5 Our Dinner, serving free food: Tues. & Thur. 1-2 Free Fun Family events: scheduled throughout the year watch for them on FBoc3anviewminisry Please come join us. For information about serving opportunities at Our Dinner, Thrift Store, Mission Groups, Fun Free Family events, construction projects and rehab center ministries go to: www.oc3eanviewministry.com Conrad Flores, President and Founder oceanviewministry@gmail.com US: 480-264-1172 MX: 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.

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) 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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

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.

EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 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.

REHABILITATION CENTER Unidad Basica de Rehabilitacion Therapy for the handicap and those with special needs. Consultations accepted. Coordinator: Esperanza Lopez Trasviña Phone: 383-1918 Juan Aldama & Marcelo Pino

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS Tab Gray: tab@rockypoint.com Family of God Christian Fellowship PO Box 738, Lukeville, AZ 85341

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321 El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.

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.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

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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: Deb Turner (638) 386-8645 (520) 906-3096 trnrrck@yahoo.com Barbara Olszewski rpbarbo@gmail.com (602) 324-9529 / (638) 114-2406

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION This group offers help to people in their terminal cancer phase. It is comprised of a group of people who offer care to cancer patients who suffer from a terminal illness, when the time comes that the hospital can do nothing further. The patients are given support to help them have a better quality of life by receiving love, respect, and understanding in their final hours. Contact: awyspot@hotmail.com Santiago Ruiz Salcido Rocky Point cellular (044-638) 384-6166 The groups’ basic needs are adult diapers, Ensure shakes, medicines, hospital beds etc.

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday Friday 8AM - 2PM All gifts are taxdeductible Checks payable to: Mission Heartbeat PO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341 This rapidly growing organization was created after seeing the desperate need families were faced with when the U.S. economy declined, heavily impacting Mexico, and the peso dropped dramatically. As a result, jobs vanished, more people became homeless and could no longer afford to feed their families. Pastor Stan Tedrow shared his burden to feed the hungry with his congregation, and two feeding sites were born on February 24, 2009 with more being added since then. Currently, citizens can receive a hot meal at Fountain of Life Mission in Colonia San Rafael and at Arizona Taco Place on Constitucion and at Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Ave. Coahuila 444 Int. 1a Fremont & Víctor Estrella www.cometorockypoint.com Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm President: Hector Vazquez Lic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025 Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444

WOMEN’S SHELTER

President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto

Meetings: Wednesdays 8 am @ Don Julio in the Old Port

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.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 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.

Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. “Recovery starts with HOPE” Director: Ana Krausse (638) 102 – 0869 Cel (638) 103-3712 Email: laesperanzampp@outlook.com Capacity to house 16 women of different ages, the center helps them change their lives and reincorporate themselves into society once again. The center is open to every woman in need. Daily needs; food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations to pay for utilities. The women at the center support themselves and family with hand crafts available for sale at the center. How to get there: From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and then 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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Why You should Work with an AMPI Real Estate Agent By Wayne Corcoran, AMPI member for 13 years and a past president Resort Manager/Real Estate Sales, Laguna Shores Oceanfront Resort

his article is the beginning of a series of monthly articles that will help you take advantage of what a good AMPI Agent can offer you. Expect the best. Expect to be protected buying and selling real estate properties in Rocky Point. The following introduction is taken from the AMPI website https://puertopenascoampi.com/, and if you look under the Rocky Point Tab you will find our MLS listings, information about owning property in Puerto Peñasco, a Buyers Checklist and buyers FAQs. Puerto Peñasco licensed real estate agents wanting to maintain good standings in this astute organization attend scheduled classes for continuing education, including a mandatory Ethics class every year. These continuing educational courses are provided to improve the knowledge and skills of our members. AMPI shall look to obtain the state certification to apply these educational training courses for Sonora Diplomado licensing renewal requirements. AMPI is coordinated with Sonora State Authorities to facilitate the enrollment to the Diplomado licensing classes for new agents or other approved programs. MAKE SURE YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS ARE IN THE GOOD HANDS OF A REALTOR® WHO IS AN AMPI MEMBER

AMPI is the largest Real Estate Association in Mexico, founded in 1957 in Mexico City. It now has members in more than 22 cities that represent about 10,000 agents and

professionals, plus an International Section. AMPI is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors (U.S.A.), the Canadian Real Estate Association, FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation, and with the newly formed International consortium of Real Estate Associations. ICREA. Mexico, through AMPI is represented on the five-member Board of Directors of this new global initiative. AMPI includes: Appraisers, Developers, councilors and Brokers, which are subject to our bylaws and adopted our code of ethics, for the integral formation of its members, dignifying the Real Estate practice and protecting always the private property rights. AMPI is governed by the National Board of Directors, which elects a National President for a 2- year term. AMPI has 30 autonomous boards, in most of the major areas in the country. AMPI works together with Federal, State and Municipal authorities, proposing new laws and amendments to existing laws and regulations, directly related to the Real Estate activity. AMPI represents its associates in diverse private and public entities. AMPI is a founding member of the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations. AMPI has a practitioners Registry at the Mexican consumer protection Agency and uses authorized contracts. In future Articles I will write about how AMPI National and our local Bylaws that include our structure, Ethical Standards, use of the MLS complete with Rules and regulations and much more. I will also venture into emerging real estate issues. If you are aware of a topic that real estate buyers and sellers would be interested in hearing about emails, let me know at waynec@lagunashoresresort. com.

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WHY BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME AT

LAGUNA SHORES RESORT?

No doubt you want to build your dream home in a beautiful, secure and serene community surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sea of Cortez, its estuaries and the Sonoran Desert. Well, that's exactly what you'll get here at Laguna Shores Resort, plus so much more. Located just 15 minutes north of town, Laguna Shores is close enough to the city to enjoy everything Rocky Point has to offer, yet far enough away not to be bothered by crowded beaches, traffic, and noise. We are a master-planned beachfront community in Rocky Point and at the time when many developments came to a halt, we never stopped building, adding infraestructure and bettering our community. Laguna Shores Resort features low-density housing that features all underground utilities, beautiful landscaping, streetlights, paver stone roads, and our own desal and water reclamation plant not to mention numerous amenities. Besides our beautiful community, infraestructure, and amenities, when you build a home with us at Laguna Shores Resort you can expect deadlines to be met, high-quality finishes and workmanship, and for us to stand behind every custom home we build. Our whole team is on site, so we don't disappear once your home has been built. Being a homeowner at Laguna Shores has so many advantages: Not only will you enjoy a peaceful environment, but you can also make use of our numerous amenities. Our brand new 2-story restaurant, Infusion del Golfo, run bye Chef Tony Acuña, is rapidly becoming Rocky Point's favorite new dinner dining experience. The restaurant feautures a great wine list as well as cuisine that will delight your palate - there is no other restaurant like it in Rocky Point. Infusion del Golfo features breakfast and lunch and you can choose to dine downstairs or upstairs, indoors or out. You have a view into the kitchen from anywhere in the restaurant and chef Tony features a "Chef's Table" inside the kitchen where you will be personally attended to by him. Infusion also features an outside lounge area on the 2nd floor and it is a great place to socialize, enjoy happy hour or dine and take in a beautiful sunset. During the day you can make use of our kayaks, paddleboards and beach bicycles as well as our pools, games room, gym, kid's playground, palapa bar, beach cabana beds and swings, and palapas. Play some hoops, tennis, volleyball or tetherball or go clamming and exploring the estuary. Enlist the services of our on-site spa for a relaxing massage, facial, pedicure or manicure. And coming soon we will have an on-site convenience store located next to our offices at the front gate along the Coastal Highway. Laguna Shores Resort has so much to offeer and the carries over to types of lots and home construction: Choose from a variety of lots from beachfront to 2-story lots, large, Phase I and Phase II - in all price ranges. And our custom home package deals are unbeatable. We will work with you to build your dream home within your budget. So, why would you consider building your dream home anywhere else? Come out and see why our community is the best in Rocky Point and start building your future.

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Who Will Inherit Your Property in Mexico?

ote: If a foreigner owns property through a Bank Trust, the Trust Deed provides the names of the first and second beneficiaries of the Trust. In that case, a certificate of death needs to be provided to the Bank Trustee who then is required to change the name of the Trust to the benefit of the named beneficiaries. Property held through a Bank Trust is not included or referred to in a Will made in Mexico. Many foreigners invest in in Mexico to benefit from the high returns on investment that this market offers, to enjoy their leisure time here by owning vacation property, to retire, or a combination of all of the above. Ironically, few foreigners give any thought to what will occur to their property in the event of death. The purpose of this article is to provide some insights on how Mexican Law will deal with property owned by foreigners upon death and, hopefully, will provide some suggestions on how to deal with this situation. A foreigner with property in Mexico who dies will have their property distributed to their legal heirs, depending on whether they die without a Will (ab intestate), with a Mexican Will, or with a foreign Will. If a foreigner with property in Mexico dies without a Will, the law provides that their property is divided proportionately between their legal spouse (and not common-law spouses) and their children. The process is complicated and requires the translation and certification of foreign documents such as marriage certificates, marriage contracts, birth certificates of the children and, if they are minors, the representation

of those minors by an independent tutor in Mexico. The process can take more than a year to resolve and the property, in the interim, needs to be administered until they are transferred to the rightful heir. The cost can be considerable. A foreign Will is legally valid in Mexico. However, it is inconvenient and it can be costly to have it recognized and acknowledged in this country. The process to have a foreign Will recognized in Mexico is as follows, the steps need to be done consecutively and in order: the Will needs to be probated in the jurisdiction or residence of the deceased; once probated, the Will must be legalized in Canada, or apostilled by the Secretary of State in the United States. Other countries have the same process but different government authorities will have the documents apostilled. Once this is accomplished, the certificate of death, the Will and the Probate decision must be sent to Mexico to be translated into Spanish by an official translator in the state and district where the property of the deceased is located. This technically constitutes a second Probation of the Will were a judge acknowledges the testator's directions and, in some cases, will require the presence of the heirs or representatives in Mexico during the reading of the Will. A judgment is then issued instructing notaries (for real estate) or financial institutions (for bank accounts) to transfer the property to the name and benefit of the heirs. It can take six to nine months or more for this process to be completed and the costs are determined by a percentage of the value of the assets being transferred (one to three percent) plus expenses, if any.

For property, including real estate that is not held within a Bank Trust, a Will made in Mexico identifies the beneficiaries (general heirs that inherit all the property) and specific legatees (individuals that inherit an identified item or amount of money). It also appoints an executor who will administer the property until it is transferred to the heirs and will assist the notary with this process. A foreigner needs to go before a Notary in order to grant his/her Will made in México. Lawyers can act as legal counsel and advise foreigners on how to structure their Wills, transfer their property and consider certain fiscal consequences on the transfer of property. Most lawyers prepare the Will on behalf of their clients, in Spanish, explain the contents to their clients in their language of choice and then have a Notary register it to give it full legal effect. The Will needs to be signed in the presence of the Notary. There are three steps to follow to Probate a Will made in Mexico. The first step is called Radicación where the Will is opened and the Notary reads it to all the beneficiaries in the presence of the Executor. The Executor of the Will

is recognized and acknowledged and they must accept this position as administrator. Beneficiaries need to accept or refuse the inheritance of the estate. The second step is the publication or edictos. At this stage, the Notary will send an official document to two publications that are wildly circulated in the State where the Will is opened and also to the official newspaper of the State informing the general public of the existence of the Will, and to provide them with the right to claim an interest against the estate. If no-one files a claim within 40 working days, then the process will continue to the third and final stage. The final step is referred to as the escritura de adjudicación where the property is officially transferred to the name and benefit of the heirs. If there is a claim against the estate, or if there are any minors involved, then the process is referred to the local courts who will decide on the claim or who will assist the minors for the transfer of the property. Finally, property transferred on death is not subject to any capital gains in Mexico but, in some cities, will be subject to transfer duties if it is real estate.

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The Mexican American War 1846 And The Expansion of the U.S. Border 1852 By Rosarie Salerno

fter the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase, more and more Americans explored and settled the Louisiana Territory. It was only a matter of time until Americans started settling the neighboring state of Texas. Eventually, the Settlers declared Texas as an Independent Republic with Sam Houston as their president. In 1836 Santa Anna defeated the Texans at the Alamo. In that same year, Santa Anna ordered the execution of 342 prisoners. The American army started fighting back. Despite all this trouble, the Americans continued to move to Texas. Finally, in early 1845 the U.S. annexed Texas as an American territory. In November of 1845, President James K. Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico with an offer of $5,000,000 for the purchase of New Mexico and $25,000,000 for California. The offer was refused. On April 3, 1846, the Mexican Army attacked some U.S. troops. In May of 1846 Polk asked Congress for a declaration of war and it was granted. However, Congress and the Nation, in general, were far from united on the idea of waging war. Southerners saw the expansion as extending the slave territory and the northerners opposed it for the same reason. Hence, the war began. Several major battles were fought and lost by the Mexican Army. The first large scale amphibious invasion, under General Winfeld Scott, landed near Veracruz in 1847. The

fortress fell and was occupied by the American Army. From there, Scott headed to Mexico City where he defeated the Mexicans once again. With the occupation of Mexico City both sides were ready to talk peace. On February 2, 1848 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed by the United States and Mexico, ending the Mexican American War (1846-1848.) Mexico recognized Texas as an American Territory and ceded to the U.S. the future states of California, Nevada, Utah and almost all of New Mexico and Arizona. The U.S. agreed to pay Mexico $15,000,000 and to settle claims of U.S. citizens against Mexico amounting to $3,250,000. James Gadsden (1788-1858) was interested in promoting the empire railroads. His dream was to have a transcontinental system that would span the entire United States. Gadsden had been advised by his engineers that the most direct and practicable route would be south of the United States boundary in Mexico. Gadsden managed to get himself appointed as the U.S. Minister to Mexico with the intention of buying the northern strip of Mexico. In 1852 Gadsden agreed to pay Santa Anna $10,000,000 for the territory south of the Gila River and lying in what is now southwestern New Mexico and southern Arizona. Many Americans were not especially proud of the GuadalupeHidalgo Treaty and considered the price of the Gadsden Purchase as "conscience money." The deal was so unpopular in Mexico that Santa Anna was unseated as dictator and banished. Many Mexicans regard Santa Anna as a traitor to his country.

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Summer, but not Summer Break

By Stephanie Wood

he past two months have been crazy! We finally sold/closed our house in the US on June 14 and our move to Mexico is now complete. Yay! We took our annual vacation to Wisconsin, a fun but hectic two weeks. We got caught up in that crazy July 4th weekend traffic! Wow! Our oldest is looking at colleges and our little one is enrolled in summer school in Peñasco. She is starting to meet friends, learn Spanish, and is looking forward to starting first grade in the fall. We feel like we’re able to breathe again, and thankfully we’re breathing fresh sea air. We learned a lot about what to do and what not to do when moving to a different country. We hired a professional mover, US BorderMovers, which is DOT licensed and insured and operating since 1991. This service was great. They picked up our furniture, transported and delivered it to our new home, and set it up for us. The owner, Geoff, dealt with customs and everything (the estimated cost of customs was included in the price). It was a very easy process and we highly recommend his service. However, due to Murphy’s law of “if anything can go wrong”… initial home sale falling through and needing a place to stay while the kids finished the school year… we also experienced moving the final pieces of furniture, home goods, etc. ourselves. We rented a cargo van from A1 Van Rental and Leasing in Phoenix and packed it

full. We also highly recommend this company if you want to move anything yourself because they allow you to take the vehicle into Mexico and provide Mexican insurance. Now we managed to pick the hottest weekend of the year for moving ourselves and overall, I am not a fan of heavy labor, but I agreed to this because we were in bind for time. The key to navigating customs is to have a detailed list of everything you are bringing, with estimated values, and photos of everything. This eliminates having to take everything out to be inspected. To declare items at customs you turn left just before going through the checkpoint, park in the designated area, and then wait for a customs officer to come to you. We learned that each person crossing can import $300 worth of personal possessions, so with three of us, that was $900. We were only bringing used items so the total amount we ended up owing was about $550 pesos (approx $30 USD). You can pay the fee with US debit now. Now, going through this, we had great experiences overall and can now share our “expertise”. The main thing I wouldn’t do again is move any furniture. When you move into a new home, no matter how much you love your furniture, it never fits literally or stylishly in a different space. I would have sold everything except clothing, sentimental possessions, and décor which is still definitely a lot of stuff (like 100 or so boxes); and would have hired US BorderMovers to do it all in one trip. Trust me you will definitely underestimate how many boxes of items you cannot part with if you have if you haven’t moved in 10 years or more! We are very happy in our new home, extremely happy we made this move, and are looking forward to new adventures…

Stephanie Wood Assistant to Realtor Kyle J. Wood. Rocky Point, Mexico, US 602-909-7800 www.RockyPointKyle.com, www.PuertoPenascoJoe.com. RockyPointSteph@Gmail.com.

Calling 911 in Mexico It’s not just for life and death situations

By Cholla Charli

n the United States, people understand that a call to 911 is reserved for life and death emergencies and that misuse of the 911 system can result in serious fines and possible jail time. But, NOT in Mexico! I recently attended a meeting at the Cholla Bay HOA Clubhouse, called by Puerto Peñasco Police Chief Raul Quintero, accompanied by Officer Diana Quiroz as interpreter, Detective Commander Victor Morales, and a half dozen officers who alternate service to the community of La Cholla. They organized the meeting to tell people how to secure their properties over the summer when most Gringos migrate north, and what to do in the case of suspicious or criminal activity in the neighborhood. The Chief urged everyone to call 911 for emergencies and even for suspicious activity. By calling 911, the local police have access to a recording of the conversation to help in their investigation of the issue reported. Your call to 911 will be answered in San Luis. Your first statement needs to be: Ingles por favor. When you have an English-speaking officer on the line, tell them that you are in Puerto Peñasco. Then tell them the nature of your emergency. They will refer your call to the Peñasco Police Department who will dispatch officers to your home or the scene of the accident or crime. The Chief also emphasized the importance of filing a police report when theft or vandalism occurs. Without your official report, the police are unable to pursue suspects. Information that can be

extremely helpful include physical descriptions of suspected criminals, description of their vehicle and details about the damage caused or items missing. Chief Quintero urged everyone to create a photo inventory of the valuables in their homes and to keep high value jewelry and cash in a safe that is set in concrete. Following are recommendations to keep your property safe when you are away: • Have a security alarm system • Install security shutters • Put locks on your window slides or place a length of wooden dowel in the track • Install motion detector lights, especially in dark and vulnerable areas • Post a “No Trespassing” “No invader, propiedad privada” sign – the police cannot ask trespassers to vacate your property without proof that you object to use by others • Use a timer to turn an inside light on and off at appropriate times • Leave a radio on inside the house recommendations • Other include: • Lock your doors, even when you are at home and inside • Lock your car door, even when it is in your driveway and you are there • Never leave valuables visible in your car Another recommendation from a long-time resident of La Cholla was to put the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in your vulnerable windows. It seems even criminals are disinclined to cross the Holy Mother. And rightly so. I wouldn’t cross an image of my own mother to commit a crime, never mind the mother of God! Just saying!

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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)

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,

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)

or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-

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)

(638) 383-6161. English/Spanish

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)

MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST,

BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC - PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER - IN Rocky Point Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures (638) 383-1086. English Spoken. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley (#25-1)

1187, 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. Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1)

COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES

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)

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) 476-1187 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) FOR SALE

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

DENTAL SERVICES

WANT

FM3 SERVICES

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 for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3)

$300 DLLS BEACH TRAILER – for 2 or 3 person PWC Jet Ski. (4) big beach tires, aluminum, like new condition. I can send photos, factory built by BIGFOOT paid $900 dlls. Dave.weez1@gmail. com (602) 616-7466. (#DW-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)

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 LOT FOR SALE – Affordable block fenced property. Close to the beach. Owner selling willing to negociate. Asking. 20Mts x 50Mts. Call Nachito at (011-521638) 112-3158) (#NN-1) MUSEUMS THE (FRIDAY) SEASHELL MUSEUM – Small Private collection. Free admission. Open Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Map at: www.seashellmuseum.com. Closed except by appointment July, August and September. (#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)

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) 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. (#157-5) FAST, RELIABLE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS! – We sell, install and service High Speed Internet access via Satellite in Penasco. Download speeds up to 30 Mbps and you get a U.S. IP address. For more information please email us at service@ penascohandyman.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. penascohandyman.com. (#JG-1) CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS – Now available in Peñasco Custom Plantation Shutters for your condo or home made of Basswood. Over 20 years of custom shutter craftsmanship and no import taxes! For more information please email us at info@mexicoshutters.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. mexicoshutters.com. (#JG-2) NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HOME? – condo, or apartment? 15yrs experience, honest, friendly, respectul and bilingual. I take care of plants or pets. Call Rafy (638) 103-2638. Good references. rafiel_avit@ hotmail.com (#RA-1) 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. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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Pull The Trigger

A new facade at St. Joseph’s

By Vince Deadmond

es, pull that Triggerfish up off the bottom of the Sea of Cortez. The fly fisher needs to react quickly to get the Trigger's head turned up during the first few seconds of the fight. These are not Trout, you need to aggressively retrieve them, or assuredly they will take you to their home the rocks. Where the Trigger will lock his Trigger spines against the rocks making it more difficult to recover the fish. I have had success recovering stuck fish by drumming my finger tips on the fly rod and then allowing a little slack line, many times the Trigger will leave his hiding spot, and you may resume the fight. It's important to use heavy enough gear, the lightest fluorocarbon I use is 15 pound, but I normally am using 20 pound. An 8 weight fly rod with a sinking line works well when targeting Triggerfish. Bait fish patterns like Clouser Minnows and shrimp patterns like Gotcha's work for Trigger. Vary your retrieve, sometimes they want a quick strip, other times they want it slower, and sometimes they will take the fly on the drop if you pause after a strip. They have a hard boney mouth and may hit your fly 3 or 4 times before hooking up. You will need to strip strike, (a quick 2 foot strip of the fly line) rather than lifting the rod tip. The Triggerfish family is rather large, they are found around the world, some are brightly colored. The fine scale Triggerfish is the one that we catch in Puerto Peñasco, and is not the most attractive fish in our tropical waters, they are sought out for their willingness to play. Many fishermen have started off in pursuit of more exotic fish, but were glad to bag a

few Triggerfish by the end of the day. They are a subdued basic grey color. They have a diamond shaped body, with an oversized head. They have two substantial spines in the first dorsal, and well develop teeth in a small mouth. Their strong jaws can break stainless steel hooks, so use care with your fingers around their mouth. Triggerfish can be caught here all year, they can be caught in shallow water as well as deeper water. So yes you can catch them from the beach and if you have a boat you can fish deeper. They seem to have the character of a Jack Russell Terrier and fight much larger than their body size would indicate. They are popular table fare, but their tough leather skin requires a really sharp filet knife when you prepare them. I usually target 2 pound fish and larger when taking them for a meal. They are excellent grilled in lemon, butter and Chardonnay. Another good fly rod fish is the Ladyfish, it's a summer resident only, but a really fun fish to catch. They are elongated, silvery, thin looking, have a forked tail, but they will make multiple jumps while you are trying to net them. They are nicknamed "The Poor Man's Tarpon". I usually catch them in the estuaries while stripping a Clouser rather rapidly. After they hit expect their jump to clear 3-4 feet above water several times. Many times they are in a school so release that fish and get your fly back in the water you may catch several before they move on. I consider them a sport fish they are rather thin and boney so I have not tried them as table fare.

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.

By Cholla Charli

hrough the generosity of many people, starting with Gustavo Brown who donated the land, San José/St. Joseph’s Church in La Cholla has become a beautiful mission church with regular attendance by 40 to 50 people each Sunday at 8 a.m., for bilingual Mass. The building was placed close to the road for maximum lot utilization. As a result, however, the service is disturbed often by passing vehicles, trailered pangas and ATVs. They stir up the dust, blare loud music and overwhelm the church’s sound system with uninhibited engine noise. The new windows are helping, but the entrance is still a problem. To address the situation, a small foyer with two side doors will be built where there is now a tiled porch. The addition will also include improved ramps with easier access for those with mobility problems. “It will be a new look for the front of the church,” said San José sexton Bob Keller, “but we plan to incorporate the wrought iron work from the existing front doors to maintain continuity with the old facade.” Nearly four years ago, San Jose church was just a cinder block shell with a rough, uneven concrete floor, no windows or doors, no plumbing or electricity. Over the years, residents and visitors have made generous donations to the church’s building fund, making it

possible to turn a long-neglected shell into a beautiful chapel. To reach the church, take the road past the Sandy Beach condos, onto the dirt road past Wrecked at the Reef. The road winds into La Cholla by Cholla Bay. The church, which is clearly identified, is on the right. All are welcome to attend the bilingual Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. For information about ways to assist St. Joseph’s in future building projects, contact Keller at 928-7066928 or e-mail him at: bob@keller. net.

Julio Cesar Valenzuela (right) and Alejandro Figueroa prepare the footings for a small foyer to help reduce noise and dust at the San José/St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Cholla.

Work crew sets rebar in the footings for the walls of a foyer at San José/ St. Joseph’s where bilingual Mass is offered every Sunday morning at 8.

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Cybersecurity Tips to Help You Relax While on Vacation fixes before you leave home.

Once you know which devices you’ll be taking with you on vacation, you should turn off all the ones you’ll be leaving behind.

By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger

e all look forward to getting away on funfilled vacations. Or relaxing vacations. Any vacations, right? In our haste to escape, many of us overlook key elements of our digital security. Computer criminals don’t take vacations - digital threats follow us everywhere we go, which is why we can never let our guard down, no matter how far from home and work we wander. Don’t let cyber criminals spoil your time off! To help you get the most from your getaways, here are some tips to help you stay secure while on vacation.

1. MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICES AND WEB BROWSERS ARE UPTO-DATE: Exploit kits are capable of leveraging vulnerabilities to install ransomware and other baddies onto unpatched devices. To protect against those threats, it’s important you implement all operating system updates on your laptops, smartphones, and other devices you want to take on vacation. You should apply these

2. DON’T OVERSHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: As tempting as it is to “brag” just a bit, and share the fun, do NOT tell your social media world where you are, and how long you will be away. If you do so, you might as well invite the robbers to your home! Best to save your vacation posts for after you return - what better way to extend the fun than review and share from your armchair once you are home?

3. KEEP YOUR PAPER DOCUMENTS CLOSE: Your whereabouts and the status of your home occupancy aren’t the only things you should guard closely while you’re enjoying a summer break. You also need to keep a close eye on all hard copy documents, especially passports, driver licenses and birth certificates, so that they don’t fall into the wrong hands. You might want to make color copies of these important documents and keep the copies handy in the glove compartment or console, while the originals are carefully secured.

4. SECURE YOUR WI-FI ROUTERS – THEN SHUT THEM DOWN:

5. DON’T USE GPS CONSTANTLY: When you embark on vacation, you may plan to visit lots of places you’ve never been before, and there is nothing like GPS for getting there! Even if you know your route, it’s good to engage the GPS while you are on the road, because it can be used by first responders to find you if you dial 911 from the road after an accident or other mishap. But don’t forget security awareness at the end of the day! Once you are where you need to get, disengage your mobile device’s GPS. Left turned on, it can be used to follow you right to your hotel room! Turn it off, then turn it on again when you next hit the road.

6. LIMIT USE OF BLUETOOTH: We love our Bluetooth devices - is more than one called “Blueteeth?” Limit their use in public places such as hotel and motel rooms. Bluetooth has a range of up to 25 feet, and is fairly easy to hack. Better to not use it in public venues.

7. AVOID USB OUTLETS: Many hotels, airports, coffee shops, even restaurants and other hospitality spots, have installed USB outlets for travelers to charge their devices. Notwithstanding the convenience, charging your device via one of these could expose your device to nefarious acts. Better to purchase and take with you a rechargeable device charger. Plug it in to any electric outlet to recharge, then use it (plugged in or not) to charge your cell phone, laptop, notebook, camera, anything that needs charging! You will love your rechargeable charger - if you remember to charge it at night, it will give you a daily, nearly neverending, source of juice for your devices!

8. FOLLOW BASIC SECURITY HYGIENE: In addition to following the previous steps, you should implement some important security best practices. If ever there is a time to encrypt your laptop, ensure your files are backed up or stored in the cloud, turn on your firewall, confirm your anti-virus and anti-malware applications are up-to-date, and use complex passwords for your web accounts, BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME ON VACATION IS THE TIME! Criminals NEVER stop seeking security weaknesses! Rather, they work hard to steal from us, and our best protection is non-stop vigilance, especially before leaving home! Special thanks to Blanca Valdez, my very able assistant, who researched and drafted this article, and to Lars Markhus, my friend and Apple everything guru, for keeping us technically correct! We all hope this is useful to someone out there!

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER The Dog Days of Summer

By Bo & Linda Bernard

A Good Time to Reflect ell, it’s August, and it’s hot. So hot that even the locals leave if they can. School is starting in the States, and the stay-the-week summer guests have gone. It will be a couple of months before our winter friends begin their annual migration back to our city by the sea, so it’s a good time to look back on the year so far. A lot has happened at Barb’s the first six months. With the help of our generous supporters and volunteers, we survived the Border Shut Down, a six-week period when we were unable to transfer any of our population to our adoption partners in the States, thus putting a strain on our facilities and supplies. We survived the first Great Puppy Explosion, a time when our facilities were (and still are) literally overrun with mama dogs and their pups. While we may never have enough room to handle an influx of this magnitude, thanks to the generosity and support of our donors, we have a new maternity wing at our Intake facility to help us better care for the many expecting mama dogs to follow. While over 200 puppies are awaiting adoption eligibility at four months of age, make-shift, temporary pens are quickly being converted to permanent enclosures. We’ve been blessed so many times this year. The continued generosity of patrons

like Jim and Mary Schwebel and John and Michelle Freise have enabled us to meet our most difficult challenges through capital gifts. Thank you to groups like the Rocky Point Renegades, The Rocky Point Times, and Wrecked at the Reef who have made us the beneficiary of their fundraisers. Thank you, also, to The Christmas Club and the sponsors of Motorcycle Week for providing us space at their annual events. And thank you to our faithful donors, volunteers, and adoptive families. We could not do what we do without you. Please Help If You Can

The Schwebels have generously extended their matching donation offer through August 15, so please donating now to allow us to double the impact of your gift. Additionally, the Rocky Point Times has selected Barb’s Dog Rescue as the beneficiary of this year’s RPT Library Book Sale, Friday, August 16, 10 am – 3 pm at their office off Calle 13. Please support us by supporting their fundraiser. And while it might sound as if we are no longer in need of your help, nothing could be further from the truth. We spend more than $1,000 per week on food alone. Medical supplies continually run short. With the water shortage, we’ve had to purchase bottled water, and our electric bill skyrockets in the summer months. So, every donation makes a difference. And it’s not just money. We are in desperate need of evening feeders for Saturdays and Sundays. So, if you can, please volunteer. *For those of you who were unable to get a Barb’s Dog Rescue T-shirt in June, more are on the way.

Please visit us online at http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website: www.BarbsDogRescue.org or Barb’s Mexico cell: (638) 114-1659 or U.S. cell: (602) 774-1578 Email: barbsdogrescue@gmail.com

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Our Contributing writers...

Allen Schwartz

Marcia Diane

Writing as Payson Dean (aka the Old Gringo) The ‘old gringo’ has been hanging around Rocky Point since the late 70’s and has had a home here since 1993. He’s flown the bush in Baja and southern Mexico since 1994, has trained SCUBA divers at both Peñasco and San Carlos, and calls Playa Miramar home. He writes because he likes to, and loves Puerto Peñasco. Not much of a fisherman, but a fine cigar and good Tequila can always get his attention. I’ve been retired since 2005 and my wife and I run a horse rescue ranch in Strawberry, Arizona. We divide our time between the ranch and our home at Playa Miramar. I’ve written several articles for diverse publications and have a regular column at Contractor Magazine.

I’ve had the honor of writing for one of the best publications in the business and with some of the finest colleagues for over a year now, yea RPT! When I was little I promoted circuses and trained animals. Now that was something to write about. When I grew up I just couldn’t stop, writing that is. Though I’ve stolen and trained some horses since then. Can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live than this astounding Sonoran Desert Sea…lucky, lucky me. Anybody who’s inclined to share their private thoughts, don’t hesitate to join our on-line writing group at m.diane.writeon@gmail.com. We put out our submissions every second Friday of the month. See you all there.

Gretchen Ellinger

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.

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

Has been a contributing writer, for the Rocky Point Times, since 2006. Rosarie has lived in Rocky Point for over 10 years. She has been a full time real estate professional in Rocky Point since she arrived and has been a licensed real estate agent in Arizona since 1986. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. Rosarie studied Accounting in N.Y.C., Fashion Designing as well as Video and Film Production in Tucson. Not only did she sell real estate in Tucson, but had a small income tax preparation service for almost 20 years. Rosarie is highly analytical in her work. She has an inquisitive mind.

Mike Bibb

Contributing writer, Mike Bibb from Safford, Arizona, is a recovering paranoidschizophrenic 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.

Stephanie Wood

Cholla Charli

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.

Kathleen Duncan

Kathleen attended University of Arizona where she met her husband Arnott who is a 4th generation Arizona farmer. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1983, Kathleen followed Arnott to Goodyear, AZ where she received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University. In 1982 Kathleen and Arnott founded Duncan Family Farms and while Arnott focused on operating the farm Kathleen spent most of her career working with vulnerable children and families in Arizona. In September of 2012 Kathleen decided she wanted to find a way to give back to the community of Rocky Point, Mexico where her family have been vacationing for 25 years. She began volunteering at the newly opened Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Shelter and spent the next three years traveling from her home in Buckeye, AZ. to spend 2-3 days per week supporting the children there. In 2015 Kathleen and Arnott decided they wanted to try to expand their efforts to help young people in need in Rocky Point so they formed a Mexican Civil Association called ‘Asistencia Integral para Menores de Puerto Peñasco’ (Comprehensive Support for Children of Rocky Point). In August of 2016 they used their Civil Association to launch a program to help at-risk young people in the community have access to educational opportunities that can transform their lives Kathleen joined the Board of Steps of Love in June of 2013.

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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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