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By Lannette Phipps Happy New Year and welcome to a great 2015! If the latter part of last year is any indication of what is in store for Rocky Point – we are going to have one of the best years in a long time. Even the winter has been great – pretty much ideal with a couple rain days to remind us that you can’t live in paradise 365 days a year although I imagine some of you loved the rain. Rocky Point seems to be doing great all around from business to tourism to real estate. Now if street construction around Rocky Point would get finished and those pesky cops in Sonoyta would get their radar gun fixed life would be pretty much grand. Besides all of the great social gatherings in December, the only big news was the train derailment at the intersection of the Coastal Highway and the ranchito. Closed that crossing down for about a week and there are still some cars on the side of the tracks. Thank goodness they weren’t passenger trains and hopefully not many people were riding atop the train. You don’t realize what a time saver that crossing/intersection is until it is closed and you have to go all the way around. I give it to the crew for cleaning it up so quickly – it looked like a huge disaster. I know we posted some photos on the Rocky Point Times Facebook site if you want to take a look. The main blvd. Benito Juarez is still under construction from Sam’s Club north to the intersection of Josefa Ortiz and Samuel Ocaña and Samuel Ocaña is under construction again as
are a few other streets around town so just use caution when driving around town especially at night. I have heard a couple items pertaining to real estate and although I do not have a definitive answer I thought they should be brought to your attention so that you can seek out your own answers. I assume that AMPI will be doing articles on at least one of the items and the other seems to be open to interpretation of the law depending on who you speak to. First: Private Contracts of any kind are being phased out. I know this started a while ago, but now it looks as if some Notarios will no longer involve themselves with private contracts and many real estate professionals are advising buyers and sellers from entering into private contracts. Private Contracts may become null and void in the not so distant future so it is advisable, if you have a private contract – new or old – that you speak to an attorney or real estate professional or your trusted advisor to see what can be done about getting your property into a Bank Trust or some other legally recognized status. Which leads right into the Second item: Mexican Corporations. Again, this I have heard from various sources, but do not have first-hand knowledge of what the law says so make sure you speak to a professional on the subject…Many of us have been advised (for years and years) to put our residential property into a Mexican Corporation. And so by doing this there is no rush to get a Bank Trust on the property. My understanding is this is only legal to do if it is a for-profit property – say
it is in a rental pool for example. A second residence that does not earn income (one that you live in) cannot be protected under a Mexican Corporation. It is my understanding that this has always been the law, but it seemed to be opened up to very loose interpretation. So, if you have property in a Mexican Corporation I suggest that you speak to your attorney to find out his/her interpretation of the law… and you might want a couple opinions. Again, we will try to get the exact details and correct interpretations so that we all are protected. Just a heads up for the new year. I believe many of these “changes” have to do with antimoney-laundering laws that have gone into effect or were there before and are just now being enforced. I don’t believe there is cause for major panic, but these issues do need to be brought to your attention so that you (and we) can start looking into them. Now that I may have ruined your day and raised your blood pressure, I invite you to come down to Rocky Point and have a cold one at one of our many great restaurants and chill out. The weather is absolutely beautiful and the whales will be here soon. We look forward to a super great 2015. Sandy, Alicia, Mario and Myself would all like to wish you and yours a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. As Tom O’Hare always said…”Just Another Day in Paradise” (Maybe next month I’ll tell you about Sandy’s ticket for ‘Reverse Parking”, right by the RPTimes Offices, next to the OXXO. It was the first ticket of her entire life!!)
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(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code
CALLING FROM THE U.S. Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed
CALLING WITHIN MEXICO
dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listed as 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.
LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES
from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index. U.S. cells may vary - check with your service provider. AT&T Viva Mexico Plan works best.
CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP
to dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number to dial PP from a long distance MX cell dial 045-638 + 7-digit number
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A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/623-207-9275 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 Ana Seguros...........................................619-691-7747 Anchor Storage....044-638-102-0049/602-512-1761 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Attorney At Law Maria Luisa Ortiz Hinojoza....388-0606 Aztec Sol Beauty & Spa.............................383-3656 or................................................044-638-113-0133
B Babycatchers and Company....................602-769-2615 Bacanora Grill........................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices...................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.......................383-8500 Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez..................383-5737 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Brothers Pizza................................................383-3712 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460
C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Casa de Carolina Rentals...............................383-5482 Chef Mickey Medina.......388-6844/044-638-386-4736 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689
Clínica Dental Fernández...............044-638-112-6600 or...........................................................520-284-0277 Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Contra Plagas...............383-8787/044-638-110-1625
D D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 DDS Fernandez.........................................383-8550 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 Dental Enciso............388-9100/044-638-105-3064 Desert Diamond Casino........................866-DDC-WINS Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P..388-5382/623-207-9275 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434 Dr. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014 Dolce Vita Restaurant....................................383-7222 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650
E Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 El Grecos Gyros..............................044-638-112-9692 El Rapidin...................................................388-6775
F Family of God................................................383-3480 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197
G Gaby Salon Unisex.......383-3096/044-638-100-8641 Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 Garden Art..........................................520-577-2728 German Osorio Design & Build Studio..520-303-6188 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 Golf Course at the Mayan Palace...............383-GOLF Gracida, Roberto.........................520-232-2165 or......................................011-52-622-226-2200 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930
H Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free.............866-443-2368/602-971-0166 Healthy Kitchen...........638 1127837/638-383 8393 Hidrogas (antes Tomza Gas)....................383-5650 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123
I-J-K Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibber Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079
L La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Café...............................................383-2270
La Cocina de Ramon........388-5362/044-638-112-0350 La Fondita...............................................383-8384 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 La Spa de Peñasco.................................382-8111 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Latitud 31...............................................383-4311 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 L.C.P. Cristian Felix..................................602-464-3365 Lily’s Restaurant.........................................383-1485 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours............................ .............................(623) 551-1616/1-866-568- 9001 Long Realty.......................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation.........382-5095/928-474-3157 Lucky’s Cantina.........................................383-8420 Lugos Vidrieria..........................................388-8387
M Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Madre del Mar........................................520-407-6394 Manny’s Beach Club......................383-3605/383-3215 Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 María Romero...................................(928) 683-2577 or.................................................01-800-560-2123 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 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 Bonito Bill Paying Service...............383-5737 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117
N-O Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Oasis Café............................................520-387-4455 Optica Turati................................................383-4645 Organic Life.................................................382-5039
P Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pealachi..............................................638-102-1110 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco del Sol Hotel Mexico Toll Free................................01-800-614-9484 World Wide Toll Free..........................1-888-683-0067 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Paloma.......................................480-244-9990 U.S. Toll Free.........................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free..........................01-800-426-6482 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 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Porto Fino Rest.............................................383-1485 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..........................383-2586
or..................................................044-638-118-3077 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP...........................630-839-9129 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Rocky Point BBQ................383-4676/602-507-7766 or..................................................044-638-107-8876 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Cleaning...............................383-7325 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax...........................................................383-5193 Roll-A-Shield......................382-5095/928-474-3157
S Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sarina Fitness......................................602-999-9727 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners.............................388-8238 Siana Boat Charter.........................044-638-105-5013 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Soluciones de Energia Azul .........................388-1114 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Su Casa...........................................638-383-690-1343 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sun n’ Fun....................................................383-5450 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772 Swann Ophthalmology.......................520-204-1347
T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 Teriyaki Sun...............................................388-7272 Tessoro at Las Conchas................................388-6288 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Lighthouse Restaurant.........................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant .................................................................388-9605 Tom Thomas Home Inspection....044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149 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 Vanilla Copali.........................................383-4174 Vazquez, Luis, MD......................................383-3014 Venshur.................U.S. Toll Free 1-888-524-4107 or........................Mexico Toll Free 01-800-841-3553 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Vidriera Lugo..............................................388-8387 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252
W Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219 Wharez, Eddie................383-8633/(602) 324-9328
Q&R
X-Y-Z
Ramos Construcciones..........................638-383-3322 Realty Executives...............383-4699/602-334-4134 Regatta’s Sports Bar..............................638-107-2192 Regina Seafood Restaurant........044-638-119-1014
Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 Yummy Salads................................044-638-113-8822 ZaGas.......................................................383-8100
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2 FISH Ministry Each person is a different story, another life in this world. Today I want to introduce you to “The Twin”. He is a young man who has mental challenges. He had a twin when he was born, both babies were born with mental challenges, therefore they are children trapped in adult bodies. They have had to go out and eke out an existence, since their parents are of an advanced age and very low income. “El Cuate” as they’re called in Spanish, goes out to clean windshields and whatever he makes he takes to his mother. He comes to eat at Two Fish Ministries always with a great big smile, and always comments as to how good the beans and
CHURCHES Phone Numbers
Assembly of God..........................................................383-3364 Adonai Comunidad Cristiana.......................................383-3865 Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco..........................383-2240 Peñasco Christian Fellowship.......................................383-4513 Family of God Christian Fellowship.........................383-3480 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall.............................388-6244 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.....................................383-2959 Templo La Hermosa...................................................383-7130
EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial
066 for EMERGENCIES
AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................under construction Municipal......................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 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
P.S. We need the following: We need 6’ or 8’ TABLES and CHAIRS for a third kitchen. VOLUNTEERS to cook or serve from 1PM to 3PM. PEOPLE to call on markets and fruit and vegetable stands for any kind of
food, or canned goods which are about to expire.
GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100
“…but Jesus answered; you give them something to
eat”
HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28)
Mark 6:37
Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE
that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712 Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.
AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)
rice taste. Looking at these faces I can testify about all the people like him who benefit from you donations of money, clothing and food that reach the people that really need them. I want to thank you on behalf of all these people that you are helping, and ask you to continue to give your little grain of sand so that this ministry may continue moving forward. May God bless you and multiply that which you so generously give. Thank you so much, may you have a blessed New Year.
RESTAURANTS
Emergency dial...066
Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315
Figaros Pizza 383-8181
Juniors Restaurant 388-9461 La Cita Cafe 383-2270 La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed. La Fondita 383-8384 9am-9pm Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm
Pet Friendly
HOTELS If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com
VETERINARY CARE Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)
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May every day of 2015 be your best day! “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson By Eddie Wharez® Owner and interior designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín eddiewharez.com
We are starting the year with much enthusiasm about life and new goals. We have lots to work toward in the months ahead and just as everybody else has their goals, I am sure you have yours, many of which I am sure involve our beloved town of Rocky Point.
As part of our voluntary efforts, we’ll continue working with the LGBTTTI Alliance of Information and Support in
Puerto Peñasco and also with the Human Rights Commission both locally and in the city of Hermosillo. Professional photography has been with me ever since I came to Puerto Peñasco and it will continue to be an important part of my relaxation time. Photography is also a business venture where I make the food from the restaurants which are my clients, look fantastic! The people I photograph use their pictures for personal or business profiles, and for all their marketing done through social media. I am sure we will have another Photo exhibit like we did in 2014, stay tuned amigos! We are sure our new ventures will take off and grow to serve other needs: Regal-Arte®, gifts for every occasion; Dinners by the Sea®, offering private moments with great company and excellent food and ambiance...and some others I will let you know in our future articles. January is a great month for Diseños Casa y Jardín especially since we celebrate our 12th anniversary in business here in Puerto Peñasco serving our clients. Also, this month, for a third year in a row, Eddie Wharez® Diseños Casa y Jardín will celebrate our anniversary with a public contest to recognize the outstanding work of our local artists.
The “Eddie Awards” recognized artistic talent in 2014 in the following categories: 1. Lifetime (open to artists or cultural promoters 50+ with proven development in the arts. May be awarded posthumously). 2. Open Category – open to any artistic discipline in the following subcategories: Individual Youth (under 25), Consolidates Artist (25+), Groups. 3. Social Network Award (decided by the public through ‘likes’) voting only on the Facebook page Eddie Wharez® Diseños Casa y Jardín en Puerto Peñasco. 4. Outside contributor to arts and culture in Puerto Peñasco (may include instructors, workshop leaders, and any outside artist who visited the port to perform/instruct/exhibit during 2013 while providing a positive impact on our port). 5. Artisan of the year. There has always been a fine line between what it means to be an artist and an artisan, well if you think a person doesn’t qualify as an artist yet he/she is creating crafts worth being recognized then nominate that person! (Open to any age and discipline) Nominations: New nominations for artists will be accepted Jan. 2 – 14, 2015 on the Facebook site Eddie Wharez® Diseños Casa y Jardín en Puerto Peñasco. A group of judges decide on the prizes with exception of the Social Network Award.
Participants may be originally from Puerto Peñasco or those who have resided here for a minimum of 2 years (does not pertain to Outside Artist category), who have been active in any artistic discipline or cultural promotion of Puerto Peñasco during 2014. Previous winners are excluded. The Eddie’s Gala will be held on Jan. 17, 2015, at the blue building right in front of our store on Rodeo Drive or Old Cholla Bay. This is a public invitation. You are welcome to join us both by nominating whoever you think deserves recognition and also by coming to our party that night. Please feel free to bring people with you. Last year we had about 250 in attendance! Come spend a great night with friends and family, some artists volunteer to show us their art, they even donate some of the work to be raffled among the audience! Be prepared for a night of great talent for the enjoyment of everybody. Last year’s ‘Eddies’ went to Guillermo Munro Palacio, Jesusa Gamboa, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Gaby Solís (From Luis and Gaby), Agua de Coco, Yuvid Castro, Shandra Keesecker and the team of Rocky Point 360. We start right on time, there is no dress code yet there will be lots of pictures taken we may use your photo for one of our full page ads! Entrance is free, you can call us to reserve a seat if you want, but don’t expect a printed invitation. See you at the Eddies!
Please visit our gallery on Rodeo Drive (see ad) feel free to ask any questions and who knows we may have what you are after, regardless you are going to be pleasantly surprised! Reach me at: eddiewharez@yahoo.com or visit us online at www.eddiewharez.com.
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Humpbacks are Back! By Steve Franklin
Yes, Yes, Yes! They really do get this close! The humpback whales have returned to the waters of Rocky Point! Each January and February one of the greatest wildlife migration events in the world occurs right here in the Sea of Cortez. What is even more wonderful is the magnificent giant sea mammals desire to travel to the most northern point of the Baja Peninsula, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora Mexico. That’s correct; their target is us! The humpback whale is part of the Baleen whale family, that is, whales that filter their food through baleens. Baleens are a series of 2 to 3 foot long partitions that line the mouth of a whale. There are 300 to 400 baleens to each humpback whale. Their minute separations allow small krill, plankton and the tiniest of fish to filter through to their digestive system. Other whales in the baleen family include the Blue, Minke, Fin and Sei whales. They do not have teeth.
The humpback whale derives its name from the prominent hump in its back that is easily observed upon coming up for a breath of air on the surface of the sea. Humpbacks have two quite distinct behaviors that separate themselves from every other whale in the sea. First, they
are the most active breeching whale and second, they are the most vocal whale in the world. Humpbacks frequently breech completely out of the water as well as dozens and dozens of daily body lunges and tail slaps. They are the whale featured in the “Pacific Life Insurance” television ads shown leaping out of the ocean waters with beauty and grace. While in the shallow waters of Rocky Point, the humpback whales do not breech as much as they do in deeper waters. Since they can easily range in size to 40 to 70 feet long they typically need 100 foot depths to build up enough speed to breech the surface with a fair amount of height. Let me assure you though, there has been plenty of lucky on-lookers that have seen humpbacks breech within 1 mile of the shorelines surrounding us, including myself. This is something that should be on your bucket list if you are a periodic
visitor of Rocky Point. The sight will make your heart stop for a moment and then begin to pound away. What could be a better way to experience an exhilarating moment on this earth? The second distinct behavior is the humpbacks insatiable impulse to sing. Yes, that’s right; they are the mighty crooners of the sea. Humpbacks have been known to sing the same song over and over, lasting 20 minutes of nonstop singing and then repeating this musical event up to 24 hours a day. Humpbacks that swim the Sea of Cortez have the same distinct song that is unique to themselves. Likewise, humpbacks from other parts of
the world share similar distinct songs that are only unique to them. Humpbacks do not have vocal cords. They make their bellowing sounds by squeezing air through their nasal cavities in a reverberating style. The fluctuations in their songs have been recorded by scientists and proven to be a melody that is consistent day in and day out displaying that they truly know what they are creating with their musical score. If you are fortunate to be able sleep on the edge of the sea, leave your door open one night in the winter and you will hear the majestic humpbacks singing to each other for the delight of all to take in from miles away. Like most sea mammals, humpback whales are highly intelligent. They form the highest bonds of family and survival skills that can match any creature in the oceans. Unfortunately they do have predators. Killer whales and an occasional white shark will attack the younger calves. However, the biggest predator is mankind. Humpbacks were nearly extinct from the face of the earth in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s until in 1966 when the preservation of humpbacks were introduced to most countries around the world. The Japanese government declined to obey the humpback whale laws of the sea and they continue to slaughter this beautiful, magnificent, giant sea mammal. I urge you to join in the fight for salvation of the whales and dolphins of the world. When is enough slaughter of wildlife in this world enough? When will man learn that preservation of life must begin with wildlife in order for preservation of human life to sustain itself? Do yourself a favor. Go see a whale this winter. There is plenty of sightseeing whale tours that you can charter in Rocky Point. Or, sit on the balcony of El Capitan Restaurant with a pair of binoculars and a whale will most certainly come into view.
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Ask any Rocky Point local and they’ll tell you the ocean has a fickle personality. While the tide movements are as predictable as politicians with bad toupees, the ocean changes its attitude more often than a teenaged boy. There are winter storms with towering surf and winds that sandblast your ankles. And there are summers days with breezes that can barely raise a ripple. A few weeks ago, the Sea of Cortez was flatter than my wallet before Social Security Day. I was painstakingly sweeping Sandy Beach with my metal detector, looking for Rolexes and diamond rings dropped by rich folks. Sadly, I was not having much luck. I walked up to a blond-haired twentysomething kid who was standing kneedeep in the water. He was carrying a surf board. CAP’N GREG: Is there a problem? KID: Yeh. No waves. Who ever heard of an ocean with no waves? CAP’N GREG: Happens here all the time. This your first visit? KID: Yeh. I been out on dawn patrol, amped to carve a bomb, but all I get is ankle busters. Mush. Total lull. What gives? CAP’N GREG: Should I be able to understand you? KID: I’m sorry. It’s So-cal surf lingo. CAP’N GREG: Thanks, dude. Now I’m tuned. KID: What’s a grey belly like you doing
out here? CAP’N GREG: Not me. Not even a kook. Tried to body surf once. Ate a pound of reef. KID: You got hodad written all over you. CAP’N GREG: I’m all that. KID: So, is flat the normal in Rocky Point? CAP’N GREG: Can’t tell. Next week could be a firing line of heavies. KID: This beach? CAP’N GREG: The mix would leave you grubbing more than going off. Dirty lickings. Everyone clucked. A wipeout wonderland. Dig? KID: Yeh. I dig. But today? CAP’N GREG: Great for goat boaters, grommets, barneys and boogers. KID: Yeh, man. Anti-tubular. So what’s the plan? CAP’N GREG: See that hotel down the beach? KID: Yeh. I’m on it. CAP’N GREG: Playa Bonita. They have a bar. Let’s go hang loose until surf ’s up. KID: I could get stoked about that. CAP’N GREG: Gnarly, man.
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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM
By Rita Pizarro
Nancy and “The Gang” would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year!!
I have such a heavy heart!! I lost my eldest daughter Ashley the first week of November. She lived in Phoenix and was only 57 years old. She had been very sick for a while but it was still a shock. I left for Phoenix the next day and for 5 days watched as family and friends worked together to take care of Ashley .Many had not spoken to each other for years – much like the story which we told you in the December issue – it is another miracle from Ginny. Her sisters will be having a celebration of life and her ashes will be spread in Superstition mountains as she wished. Please keep in touch with your family and friends – one never knows how long we have. RIP Ashley – Lots of love!!
The Miracle of Ginny
Many of my friends were headed to church services with Tab Grey on this November 1st, “Day of the Angels”. Carolyn was the first one to see the skinny black dog as she was on her way to Tabs services. She saw the shadow of a black dog leaning against the building. After services she searched for the dog but could not find her. Another friend, Candace and her hubby John Garvey, did spot the dog after the service. Candace went into Puerta Privada and asked several people for help or what she could do for the dog. Someone handed her a copy of the Rocky Point Times with the information for Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Candace tried calling the center but kept reaching another number, Candy was babbling on about this precious dog to the person on the other end of the phone when the voice on the other end said “Candy is that you? This is your sister in California.» Candace hung up and followed the map to the Animal Adoption Center. Candy and her friends brought the little dog to me. I have never seen a dog so close to death but still alive. As they handed me the dog I said “Her name is Ginny!” I took Ginny into the house and put her on a warm bed and applied honey to her lips and tried to hydrate her but her skin was stuck to her bones. I put a heater near her bed and watched as several cats covered her with their bodies. Ginny had such fear and pain in her eyes but by morning she was bright eyed and actually smiling. I called my daughter Penelope who was a Vet Tech at Sonora Animal Hospital in Phoenix, and was told to get Ginny to the hospital immediately. My friend, Karen Gosnell, was leaving for Phoenix and when I called she was loading her vehicle, but stated “Of course I will take Ginny to Phoenix.” Karen said that she talked to Ginny during the trip. The Doctor was waiting for Ginny to arrive. When they removed Ginny from the car they realized that Ginny had died during the trip. Dr. Ruzzio told Penelope that
Equine Therapy Event, a Big Success
she had never seen such a big smile on a dog – white teeth shining. Later that day Candy came by and we cried together over the loss of a sweet Rocky Point dog named Ginny. Candy confided to me that she was so upset when she first saw Ginny that she actually saw her mother’s face when she looked into Ginny’s eyes. Her mother had passed several years before and her sister and she had not talked since the death. We all know how tragedy affects us, how everyone deals with death differently. When Candy made the phone call to try to reach the Animal Center and got the wrong number – the person on the other end of the phone was Ginny – her sister in California. How did that number get on her Mexican phone? And what made me name the dog “GINNY:? The same spelling! Ginny was only 4 or 5 months old but died with such a beautiful smile on her face. How many lives were touched that day by a beautiful little black dog named Ginny? During this Holiday season if you have a friend or relative that you need to connect with please do so and let the legend and miracle of Ginny live on in many more hearts. Peace and love to all our animal friendsNancy and “The Gang” including “Ginny” www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341
November 13th marked the day of The first “Equine Therapy Event for Rehabilitation and Life Quality” This event took place on the “Rancho San Jose” Km 76 of the road between Sonoita and Puerto Peñasco. It was a great success with more than 200 people in attendance. The event was organized by the Civil Association “Corceles del Desierto de Sonora” whose President, Lic. Aaron Perez Nunez and his wife Claudia Lugo Gamez wanted to extend a big thank you to the Community of Puerto Peñasco for their participation. The generosity of the residents of Puerto Peñasco have helped this Civil Association in reaching its goals. The funds that have been raised will benefit children with disabilities whose families cannot afford the therapies. These children will now be able to receive their therapy session week after week. Aaron and Claudia want to thank the individuals, businesses, restaurants and hotels who supported the cause. They would also like to thank the collaboration
and trust of those who didn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand. Knowing the results that this therapy achieves on the children’s rehabilitation keeps the community committed to the cause and this is what makes it possible that this therapies will continue to benefit the children in need. A message from the Association: “To the parents of our star kids: we give our admiration and love for the trust they have in our association and their great help on making this our first event a reality. We also want to thank the musicians “Grupo Mucian Bragado” for bringing a good atmosphere. And our sincere appreciation goes to the staff and personnel from “Rocky Point Reservations” represented by Mrs. Betty Majors for their enthusiasm and organizational skills. Finally, we would like to thank the parents of our “star kids” who prepared a wonderful selection of Mexican food as well as participating in the organization” The Attendees not only had the satisfaction of helping a good cause but were also treated to a nice Mexican party with good music and great Mexican food plus the chance to win one of the more than 80 attractive prizes that were offered in the raffle.
If you are interested in sponsoring one of these special needs children, please contact Claudia at 638-3842 or 638-1391 liclugogamez@hotmail.com you can also find it on Facebook: “Equinoterapia Corceles del Desierto de Sonora”
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Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive
Count Your Lucky Stars! You Are At The Beach In Rocky Point…With Your DOG!!
By Mark Paliscak
By Barbara Iverson
What better way to keep that New Year’s resolution of staying fit than to take a brisk walk up and down “Rodeo Drive”, Rocky Point’s own version of a fitness shopping trail. Not only will it give you some exercise but will keep your budget in good shape as well. The artisan crafts of Mexico are in evidence everywhere you look. It really is a taste of ‘Old Mexico”. Upscale to the cute low priced trinket, live right next to each other – and not things just made in Mexico but often made right here in Rocky Point and right on Rodeo Drive.
As the w e a t h e r grows chilly, how about wrapping yourself in a traditional Mexican style poncho – handmade by Lalo In his shop mid-way through your travels down “Rodeo Drive”. The ponchos are beautiful and stylish, many in Aztec or southwestern design and earthly colors. A perfect addition for this year’s fashions and the desert weather. He makes them right there in his shop you can choose your own colors and style. While you’re there, have him make a matching poncho for your favorite pooch. Lalo began his career as a beach vendor and has been in Peñasco for 30 years. He lives behind his shop with his wife and three children. Along with the ponchos he also crafts puppets and jewelry. He is a self-taught artisan and can be proud of the way he has grown his business. With 50 vendors you can find everything from sun glasses to an armoire on the Drive. Great prices and friendly vendors as well as easy parking. Now what more could you ask for. See you soon.
For those of you who are blessed enough to be a dog owner or dog lover, you know that the joys a dog can bring to your life are boundless. I am lucky to be the proud owner of my dog, a pug named LUCKY STAR or just Lucky, Luckster, Luck Luck, Suerte (en español) or just my plain ‘ole sidekick. Lucky loves traveling around the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico in my car with me. Being a pug, she truly is extremely compatible and loves to look out the windows on the car rides and of course take long naps. However, the best part of all for Lucky is her trips to the beach and her rekindling with her friendships with her Pug Family at Bella Sirena. Thank you Poturalski family for introducing us to the awesome Pug breed! Based on the number of pugs in and around our beaches, you have helped make them a very popular dog breed here in Rocky Point. Usually, as I stroll down to the beach from my condo she is all calm and cool, but once she sees the ocean (our Sea of Cortez)…off she goes darting to the swoosh of the waves washing ashore. She usually draws quite a small crowd as she charges in and out of the waves and stirs up a big commotion on the sand before plunging back into the next wave. Lucky always loves to greet the other beach goers and dogs with a few wags of the tail and a couple licks and she truly looks happiest
when she is playing around on our beautiful beaches here in Rocky Point. Whether you have a Beagle, Collie, Labrador, Rottweiler, Akita, Yorkie, Boxer, Shepherd, Hound, Spaniel, Malamute, Pug (like me!) or any other breed of dog, unlike in the United States, your dog is always welcome on the beaches in Rocky Point! In the summer months, it is a good idea to check out how hot the sand is for your dogs paws. In general, if it’s uncomfortable for you, it will be for your dog as well. Sometimes I have to carry Lucky a little way down to the water so she does not burn her paws. If you are a renter, it is a good idea to check with the rental agency about taking your dog to the rental unit. Many rental agencies do have some restrictions based on the owner’s wishes. Additionally, it is important if you are returning to America, to carry a copy of your dog’s license and proof that your dog is current with their immunization shots as our border patrol agents do require this. Personally, I have crossed the border countless times with The Star of the Show, Lucky, and they have asked me a few times for my paper work. On one occasion, I did not have it and they simply had me fill out some forms to mail back into them and I was on my way. I sincerely wish everyone had a most amazing holiday season and super happy New Year’s Eve like the one we just celebrated here at the beach!! I must say that I am lucky to have such an awesome family and amazing friends, lucky to have my good health, lucky to have LUCKY and lucky to be at the best beach in the world…the beaches here in ROCKY POINT! Please remember, when you try to control everything, you enjoy nothing. Sooo, RELAX, BREATHE, LET GO AND LIVE! A NEW YEAR is on the way and the possibilities are endless for YOUR 2015!!! GOD BLESS & SEE YOU AT THE BEACH!!!
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8 secrets for a Happy New Year. Happy New Year. Happy 2015.
Contraloria Sonoyta • Respetar los límites de velocidad. • Usar cinturón de seguridad. • Reportar cualquier intento de abuso de autoridad. • Solicitar identificación de las autoridades que actúan de manera incorrecta. • No dar dinero a las autoridades y solicitar que los trasladen a la Estación de Policía. • Cualquier multa que se page de manera inmediata y antes de las 24 horas tendrá automáticamente el 50% de descuento. • Solicitar hablar con el Juez Calificador. • Si tiene cualquier duda comunicarse con Contraloría Municipal a los números: 6515121172 o 6511017145 o al correo contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail. com Suggestions from Contraloria Sonoyta When driving through Sonoyta, on your way to Rocky Point... • Respect posted speed limits • Wear seat belt(s) • Report any attempt of authority abuse • Ask for I.D. when an authority acts incorrectly • Do not give money to authorities, and always ask to be taken to the Police Station • Any fine that is paid immediately (or within 24 hours) at the station, has 50% discount automatically • Ask to talk to the judge in turn. • If you have any doubts please call Contraloria Municipal at (651) 512-1172 or (651) 101-7145 From the USA dial (011-52) before the 651 area code. Or email us at contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail. com Get more information on how to report incidents, including a claim form, at http://www.contraloria.sonora.gob. mx/ (be sure to get a physical description and as much information as possible about the officer / vehicle). Operators are available 24/7; we should all carry this contact information with us and use it whenever necessary.
By Anita Kaltenbaugh
We made it through another year. It’s 2015. I don’t know about you, but it’s hard for me to fathom in my mind that the millennium was 15 years ago. It seems like yesterday we were talking about Y2K and everything coming to the end, computers crashing, blackouts and the unknown of the new millennium. Even two years ago, 12.21.12 we were talking about the Mayan calendar and the end of the world. Well, we’re still here ready to start a brand-new year of 2015. Nothing has destroyed us yet. So, with that said 2015 is going to be a glorious year. Here are eight secrets for a Happy New Year, try a few of these for a brighter future: 1. Keep it moving- Jump. Run. Walk. Dance. Swim. Just do something to keep it moving in a forward motion. With all these new fitness bands to count your steps, such as fit bit or polar loop, there are so many ways to trace how much you move in the day. A simple pedometer will work. While you’re in Rocky Point make a promise to walk the beach every morning. There’s nothing like starting your day out with a little sweat and beauty from the Sea of Cortez. You’ll be amazed at dolphins jumping in the sea, sand dollars surviving in the sand and children, dogs and people of all ages just enjoying the waves and the sun. 2. Get organized- whatever it is that you need organized for the coming year, just pick time and do it. Perhaps it’s cleaning out your inbox in your email and starting with new fresh folders. Perhaps it’s going through newspapers and junk mail that you been saving, shredding documents no longer needed, or reaching into your closet picking out 50 items to give away. A little organization will help you start the New Year off right. 3. Plan a trip- look at the calendar of the year ahead and pick out a date to go to the destination you always been wanting to go. Maybe it’s not financially the year for a big trip than pick a smaller destination that you want to visit. Travel does not have to break the bank. Pick it, plan it and it will happen.
4. Be kind- make a point to do something nice for someone every day. It can be a coworker, a family member, your spouse or even a stranger. Sometimes it’s as easy as giving someone a pat on the back or helping somebody carry something across the street or offering a ride. Make a conscious effort to be kind every day, and it will make you have a happier 2015. 5. Try something new- it’s a whole new year, and it’s up to you to make it different. If you do the same things, you’ve always done you will get the same results you’ve always had. Attempt to do something new. If you’re in Rocky Point, try something you’ve never experienced. Perhaps it’s going sailing, or flying in the ultralight or even fishing. If you’ve never kayaked, what’s stopping you? The point is to look around you, find something you have never done and try it this year. 6. Eat healthy-I know everybody writes down their New Year’s goal to lose X number of pounds, eat no carbs, no sugar but keep it simpler than that. Pick a day every week as your healthy day and for that one day make sure everything that goes in your mouth is healthy. If you like it, you might spread it out to more than one day. 7. Plan runaway weekends- Yes, you heard me. Look at your calendar and pick a weekend each month where you can run away to the beach. Rocky Point is such a great town to run away to. It’s inexpensive, and an easy drive from Phoenix or Tucson. If you live in Rocky Point, then pick a run-away weekend to somewhere else, maybe it’s the mountains or to visit a friend. If you pre-plan then at least you will know every month of 2015 you have your run-away weekend. A weekend just for you that you run away from it all to relax and rejuvenate. 8. Be thankful- the secret to happiness is being thankful for what you have; where you’re at in your life your health, your friends, your family. Be thankful.
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available at Amazon.com. Photos by marcia Brockmeyer.
A literary column By Marcia Diane
It being the New Year, I thought I’d go with what is traditional, a review of the year. So let’s look at the panorama of the amazing poets and writers that were featured here in our very own Rocky Point Times. Starting with January 2014 we read: In The Quiet Night By Li Bai (701-761), the eighth century Chinese poet whose words ring as relevant now as then. Next for February: Flamingo Watching by Kay Ryan our sixteenth US Poet laureate from The Best Of It. Oh go on, read more of it. Then in March Censorship’s Enemy, The Journey, I Am Not Outrageous, by Nancy Boutilier…to quote our Bob Dylan: “A complete unknown…” but three easy pieces. April we heard from: Billy Collins, Constellations, read more of him, seriously. May was: William Carlos Williams, and his poem Red Wheelbarrow, a most unique multicultural poet and one of the fathers of experimental modern poetry. By June, ready to expire from the heat we got a fresh breeze with Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath, a June married couple and their dueling poems: Red and Untitled. By July we honored Maya Angelou, as she passed from this earth to her next venture with Phenomenal Woman…a very hard pick from such outpouring of work. August brought us the Midwestern poet Michael Walsh and his poem from Dirt Riddles, Weekly Horoscope, a man who knows and brings us to long hot summers. In September I brought the delightful complexity of Mouth To Mouth, anthology of Latino women so we might make it through the final heat. Elva Macías did the job. For October I returned to that same complexity for a more thorough examination with the work of Mónica Mansour…it was just too rich for one month to sustain. Arrives November and cooling, yet another anthology A Book Of Luminous Things featuring Linda Gregg, her poem Adult, easily could be about Rocky Point. Now we end in December with Joy Alesdatter, my dear friend and fellow poet and her piece; Keep Your Heart Open…what a fabulous ride we had and met some fine new friends, yes! Starting off the New Year I bring you Mary Oliver’s newly published book of poems; Blue Horses with her signature humor in: What I Can Do The television has two instruments that control it. I get confused. The washer asks me, do you want regular or delicate? Honestly, I just want clean. Everything is like that I won’t even mention cell phones. I can turn on the light of the lamp beside my chair where a book is waiting, but that’s about it. Oh yes, and I can strike a match and make fire. There you have our year in review folks… please join us and share your creativity at: m.diane.writeon@gmail.com, our monthly on-line writers group welcomes you.
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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain
U.S., Mexico to End Limits on Trans-Border Airline Routes New carriers, new destinations forecast as Mexico, U.S. sign agreement
On The Road Again
We’re off! That we would be the Peñasco Payasos, (clowns) so named on a previous road trip. We had four new travelers this time who named themselves the frogies, after Kermit, their mascot! As before, we travel with Russ and Naomi of Peñasco Recreation. This time we set off for the City of Álamos in Southeastern Sonora.
First Stop, Guaymas
We spent the first night at the historic Bacochibampo Bay Hotel, Playa de Cortés. This is a beautiful old hotel that also has RV Spaces available. Their location is right on the bay with beautiful views. The hotel’s architecture is very charming early Mexican style. We had a great dinner in their dining room where we were served by a bartender who had been there 42 years and a waiter who had been there 37 years.
alleys in that they are very narrow. But it such a beautiful place to walk and we didn’t have much trouble finding our way around after the first day. We had seven rooms at Casa de Encantada and our group had the place to ourselves. I think there are only 10 rooms. Most of the hotels in town are old converted haciendas from the days when this was a major silver mining town. As with the hacienda style, as you walk around next to the sidewalks you just see walls, but through each door way, there are fabulous courtyards with fountains and flowers galore.
an unbelievably unique and beautiful one. We also found a little neighborhood restaurant we loved, Doña Lola’s. We had our farewell dinner at Charisma in the Hotel La Mansion. We also toured the grounds of the 5-star resort, Hacienda de Los Santos, where I will stay on my next trip, and had a great lunch at their restaurant. One of our party, who shall remain nameless, went crazy in their silver shop and even borrowed money from her pals to buy a silver necklace!
View of town from Mirador
Playa de Cortés Hotel
Central Plaza and church
View across Bacochibampo Bay Before leaving Guaymas the next morning, we had the breakfast buffet at the dining room of the Armida Hotel. It was fabulous and since Monday is ladies day, we did get a special discount. It too was a beautiful hotel and if you want to be more centrally located in the town, this would be a really nice place to stay.
Álamos
Our first stop upon arriving in Álamos was to go up the hill to Mirador where you have a beautiful view of the town and surrounding countryside. (I won’t say we did this stop first because someone couldn’t find the hotel.) This town is a series of cobblestone streets, not in a grid fashion, and some streets are more like
There were four modes of taking a riding tour of town and so inexpensive, 20 pesos. One is a motorized cart drawn by fiberglass horses, one a replica of a train, one a replica of an old touring car and last but not least, the wildly painted pick-up truck with seats in the back and playing American rock and roll music! Our favorite mode was walking. We were fortunate enough to also have a home tour and get to enter two homes. The home tours are conducted by Amigos de Educacion de Álamos. We went to two museums, one the Museo Costumbrista de Sonora had wonderful displays of the local history and the silver mining process and the other was a tribute to the great Mexican actress, María Félix. Unfortunately they are not doing a good job of preserving her photos and press articles. We experienced great food in town. We loved the courtyard restaurant Luz del Sol for breakfast and free wi-fi. The gourmet Teresita’s for lunch. I have 5 pictures of their bathroom,
Typical Street Scenes in Alamos with plants and bougainvilleas of every color
Heading Home
Because we missed seeing the port area of Guaymas, due to a parade the day we left town, we came back through and made a stop to look around some more before going on to San Carlos to spend the night at Paradiso resort. This facility was a club Med and is now being rehabilitated as a vacation resort catering to Mexican families. Nearby on the beach, were three restaurants. We chose the Soggy Peso, right on the sand. What great fun. Good food and a live band playing great music. The next morning we headed home after having a fabulous breakfast at Rosa’s Cantina in San Carlos, a not to be missed place when you are in the area. I have over 200 photos from our trip and sorry that I can’t share more. I also can’t share about the cabana boy, the fireballs, painted dirt, desert shoes, Miss Hermosillo or what Kermit did on this trip. Want to have this much fun? Contact Peñasco Recreation and sign up for one of their trips!!
This bit of news could go well with the revival of construction on the Home Port. Certainly when it is finished, we will be in need of multiple carriers for flights to our International Airport. Improved air transportation between Mexico and the United States is forecast as a result of a new agreement signed by the two countries in November. Current limits on the number of airlines that can provide passenger service have been removed, which could mean new carriers entering the market, and new destinations being offered by existing carriers, said the United States Transportation Department. Air cargo options could also be improved through access to locations that are not currently available. “Travellers, shippers, airlines, and the economies of both countries will benefit from competitive pricing and more convenient air service,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. The Secretariat of Communications and Transportation said the agreement will allow more flexibility in air traffic, improve connectivity, and bring better service to existing and new routes. It will take effect January 1. Final details of the new agreement are not yet available.
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER
If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help or have questions, please go to the Police Station, located north of town. Pay any and all fines ONLY at the station. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS: • Write down the Name of the Officer • And the Number on the back of the vehicle that pulled you over • Record the location you were pulled over and the exact time
POLICE EMERGENCIES
DIAL...066
Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station
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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552
YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!
If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no record of the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining to others will not get the problem solved - it only creates more problems and allows the officer to go on “doing business as usual”. File a complaint and save others the same grief you have gone through and make our city a better place.
DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANY OFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.
All fines are to be paid at the main police station
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED Passports are required for re-entry into the U.S. when travelling by vehicle into Mexico. You may also present a Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, SENTRI or NEXXUS Cards when leaving Mexico. Children under the age of 16 need to present their Birth Certificate. This applies to any port of entry when driving into Mexico.
ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora on the Sea of Cortez. It is approz. 66m miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and the Mexican border at Sonoyta, MX. Rocky Point is located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permits are required for you to visit, but you will need your Passport or other ID (see above) to re-enter the United States. Rocky Point offers a variety of land and sea activities for every age and is very family oriented. It also offers a variety of dining and lodging choices as well as beach camping and RV Parks. Rocky Point is known for its warm weather, beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Relax and enjoy a day on the beach or at one of our many spas. Head out for a day of shoppingm to find everything from one-ofa-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.
DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT
take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.
COMING FROM TUCSON You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86), which will lead you through Sells and end at Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above). Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville. AZ before reaching the border.
COMING FROM CALIFORNIA The crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight through the border, go straight for a few blocks, turn left for a few blocks and then turn right onto Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. There is a toll booth you will go through (currently $94 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our Facebook Page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.
ENTERING MEXICO Hwy. 8 from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police as well as the Green Angels (roadside assistance). Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.
YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. COMING FROM PHOENIX Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will
ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you
ACCIDENTS CON’T and your vehicle may be detained until restitution is made. If a minor is involved in an accident, the parents are responsible for the child. Parents must pay fines and/or restitution. Minors are usually detained but not jailed in non-death accidents or traffic violations. You need to file a police report and phone your Mexican insurance adjustor immediately in the event of an accident. You (most likely) will be held in jail if you are in an accident in which a death occurs.
AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mar de Cortes International Airport (011-52-638) 383-6097 www.aeropuertomardecortes.com Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Libramiento Carretera Sonoyta-Caborca 71 Ejido Miramar, Colonia Miramar
PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance. GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)
Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ
BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC - Phone: 383-1999 (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex TAP - Phone: 383-6761 (Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico) W side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, N of the signal at Constitucion
FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES
CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. Call their AZ offices directly instead of their national offices. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona (Phoenix Area) Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar, Saban’s Puerto Peñasco (from the U.S. dial 011-52-638) Alamo Rent A Car 102-0277 Bufalo 388-9999 M.G. Rentals 383-3814 Pro Rent-A-Car 388-5823 Rio Car Rental 383-8181 The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823
CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money
CONTRALORIA SONOYTA Dear traveler, when crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a Complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: (651) 512-1172 or ( 651) 100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com We are available 24 /7, every day of the week.
CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM
Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit
2) Integral Inspection
Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit
As you cross the Mexican Border there are two narrow lanes with a (traffic) light at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). 1) FISCAL TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP (alto) - RED LIGHT If the light turns red you will pull off to the left where an officer will ask you some questions such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and belongings. Do not leave your vehicle unattended and do accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name and badge number of the officer. GO (pase) - GREEN LIGHT If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. 2) INTEGRAL INSPECTION This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed
limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leaving the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.) After you have paid your taxes, you will need to cross the border and go through the Fiscal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your receipt to the officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found, which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspection the fine will be 1½x the value. In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption. Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.
DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $75 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 2 cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.
If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items: • Binoculars • Camping equipment • Portable television, radio and 20 tapes • Typewriter or laptop computer • 5 used toys if the passenger is a child • Fishing tackle • Pair of skis • 2 tennis rackets • A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail
If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • VCR • Bicycle with or without a motor • Household linens • Kitchen utensils • Livingroom & bedroom furniture You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are located just across the border.
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TRAVELINFORMATION FIREARMS & DRUGS Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/ clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.
IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $75.00 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $75 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599
INSURANCE Medical Insurance Family or personal trip/ vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance as payment. Vehicle Insurance Mexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required though full coverage is recommended. You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft. If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered. Most U.S. policies ARE NOT recognized in Mexico. You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.
MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO Agua Prieta, Mexico......345 miles Ajo, Arizona......................................90 miles Caborca, Mexico.............................154 miles Ciudad Obregon, Mexico...............491 miles Guaymas, Mexico...........................408 miles Hermosillo, Mexico........................321 miles
Kino Bay, Mexico............................393 miles Las Vegas, Nevada..........................514 miles Los Angeles, California...................540 miles Lukeville, Arizona..............................66 miles Nogales, Mexico.............................287 miles Phoenix, Arizona............................217 miles San Carlos, Mexico.........................407 miles San Diego, California......................366 miles Santa Ana, Mexico.........................217 miles Sonoyta, Mexico..............................62 miles Tucson, Arizona..............................208 miles Yuma, Arizona................................260 miles Coastal Highway 003
This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and from El Desemboque to Puerto Libertdad. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies. See Driving to Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of this section.
PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico and you are allowed only two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be asked for it as you cross the border. Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise. If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo. Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.
RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309
Passports On June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens reentering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms if identificaton. Parents bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate. Wait Times Traffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later. You can check border wait times on the internet at http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt Permitted Items 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes 1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing. Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions. Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood: 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your reentry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first to the Customs Officer on duty. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to a $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $800 may be entered free of duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes & cigars. Prohibited Items Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases. Cuban Cigars Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, potatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.) Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and
pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance. Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.
SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle and Tours (623) 551-568-9001, Toll Free 866-568-9001 info@lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsgrandtours.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522
TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy.
At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rptimes@ prodigy.net.mx or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325.
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14th Rocky Point Rally™ Surpasses Expectations!
With the arrival of over 6000 bikers to the shores of Puerto Peñasco, the 2014 Rocky Point Rally™ surpassed expectations, bringing with it an important economic boost to various business sectors. Oscar Palacio Soto, organizer of the traditional annual event, expressed while exact figures of bikes returning North through the SonoytaLukeville border crossing have yet to be reported, the number of bikes increased significantly over last year, which saw just over 5000 bikes in town. He indicated that on Saturday alone, November 8th, there were easily 2500 bikes along the Malecón area with thousands more left in area hotel and condominium parking lots - with lots of bikers opting to taxi it down to the main events this year. Biker fiestas, the roar of engines, and leather jackets could be seen, heard, and felt throughout the city this year with events expanding across Plaza de Gobernadores on the Malecón, along Calle 13, as well as out to various sponsor restaurants and bars. This included Thursday night’s Kick-Off party which drew an even larger number of bikers than expected. In addition, Saturday’s mid-day parade went off without a hitch and with a good showing of rally goers. This 14th edition of the Rocky Point Rally™ presented a larger variety of events, including both rock and country concerts, a Miss Rocky Point Rally contest, and special prizes at Saturday’s bike show, among others. Another twist on this year’s Rally were the number of motorcycle groups and friends who arrived well before the event, or chose to stay longer. In addition, a number of “non-biker” tourists came to town to take in the rally without bikes. Rocky Point Rally™ organizers presented funds raised from the registration fees, on November 21, 2014, to the seven charitable groups that benefit from rally proceeds each year: DIF Sonoyta, DIF Puerto Peñasco, CAM La Montaña School for children with special needs, the local Red Cross, Fire Department, José Dávalos Valdivia Home for the Elderly, and the Puerto Peñasco chapter of the George Papanicolaou cancer prevention group. Plans are already in the works for next year’s 15th Anniversary of the Rocky Point Rally™, with dates set for Nov. 11 - 15, 2015. Ongoing information at: www.rockypointrally.com Interested in becoming a sponsor for 2015? Please drop a note to:rockypointrally.com@gmail. com This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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Home Port Project Returns to Life as Construction Begins Again By Jim Ringquist
After a hiatus of a few months (to be fair, most of that time did have work going on behind the scenes), the Home Port project has picked up again. We all know that if you can’t see something, it can’t be real, right? So it is great to actually see some activity again to help raise the excitement levels. Although the project has not been without challenges and setbacks, everyone involved assures us that it will be completed, if only a bit later than originally planned. The current projection is to have it ready for one cruise ship by the end of 2015. That is a pretty ambitious goal and, personally, I expect it to take a bit longer, but here’s to hoping that it happens sooner than later and without further hitches. If you are wondering what caused the delays in the first place, there were actually multiple issues. Some could possibly have been foreseen or avoided and some, not so much. There were union disputes, a misunderstanding with the contractor, political and environmental pressures, and probably most importantly, a problem with producing the correct size and integrity of rock from the quarry. Any project of this size is sure to have a few glitches and while the project may have appeared completely dormant, there was actually much activity going on behind the scenes working with engineers, geologists, conservationists, and the Government to form the new plan and obtain all of the necessary approvals. It looks like they are finally ready. This is not the first ambitious project in Rocky Point to have had a few setbacks and delays. And, as I remember it, there was a ton of misinformation, some wild rumors, and loads of naysayers at those times as well. The projects that I am referring to are the Coastal Highway, the International Airport, and the Convention Center. Guess what? They have all been completed. Only time will tell if this endeavor will come to fruition or not but my money says that it will. I don’t know that there won’t be more problems or delays before it is finished, but the vast majority of people who are “in the know” are confident that it will be finished and that it will be a great asset to Puerto Peñasco.
I was fortunate enough to have had a meeting last week with a senior representative of SBR who is very familiar with the project and he kindly took the time to share some of the important aspects of the project as well as to explain some of the technical details and show me some of the plans and mock-up drawings of the finished venture. Here are a few of the highlights: First of all, the word about using concrete blocks (cubes) is completely true. The large blocks (in place of the boulders) to line the outside of the base will be the most important use of the blocks, although small and medium sized blocks will also be used along with more of the small and medium sized rocks from the quarry (they have already started making more rocks). Concrete is more expensive than rock blasted from a quarry and this type of concrete is about 50% more expensive than normal concrete because of the special properties needed to withstand long term exposure to salt water. The new plan was presented to and accepted by the Federal and State Governments and they have reportedly agreed to the additional funds needed for the change. One way that they are compensating for the more expensive concrete is to extend the pier by an additional 100 meters in length. In order to achieve the needed depth, the original plan was to dredge around the last part of the pier. Since dredging is very expensive, it has been determined that extending the length will save money and compensate for some of the increased costs of using concrete instead of rock for the biggest barriers. Building (pouring?) the concrete blocks will happen on a piece of the desert
to the North of the Sonoran Sun Resort. If you look North from Sandy Beach Road towards the distant mountain, you can already see the site being prepared for a Cemex plant where they will be made. The forms are currently being built and the pieces are in place to start making them very soon. The estimate is that they will pour over 200,000 cubic meters of concrete to make enough blocks to finish the pier - about the same amount of concrete as used in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Fun Fact: Each of the large blocks will weigh over 10 Tons (20,000 pounds or about 3 African Elephants) Another exciting development is that the construction of the first terminal and the boarding dock will begin very soon as well. They will now have a 3 phase process going at the same time with the breakwater, the terminal, and the boarding dock happening together. The terminal will be North of the existing buildings so there will be no need to close Wrecked or Mare Blu during its construction. By the way, there has been some confusion about whether the current breakwater is the actual pier or if there would be a pier built next to the breakwater. The answer is that what you see is the pier. It will be totally stable and will be paved when it reaches the required length. Fun Fact: The base at the end of the pier will be about 150 meters wide (that is over 1.5 football fields). It really is a pyramid with most of it underwater. Hopefully, this will put some of the rumors to rest and get people excited again. I know that seeing is believing so keep your eyes open because I think that you will see some real progress as we move into the new year.
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AMPI Wishes Everyone a Happy New Year!
By Richard Savino
As the New Year begins, AMPI and its members wish all the best for 2015 to all our friends, clients and the entire Rocky Point community. We all look for continued improvement to our local economy and the real estate market specifically. While year end 2014 statistics were not available as of this writing, we can get a good idea of real estate activity and performance through November 2014. Here are some highlights comparing year to date through November 2014 to year to date November 2013: Average sale price: Median sale price: Average days on market: Sold listings:
+0.64% +0.50% -14.3% -29.0%
Pending Listings: Active listings:
-27.5% -2.2%
The above noted statistics show that while the number of sales (volume) and pending sales lags compared to 2013, sales prices have actually slightly increased over 2014. That shows strengthening of values despite fewer sales than the previous year. Fewer sales in 2014 may be due to a couple of important issues. Namely, many of the sales in 2013 were at the low end of the price spectrum and the number (inventory) of those listings has been reduced. Also, contributing was the volume of bank owned properties for
sale in 2013. Foreclosure sales were very popular, just like the activity in the United States in 2012. While there are still bank foreclosure properties currently for sale, the numbers are shrinking over time. The sale price statistics clearly reflect that the bottom of the value real estate market was reached approximately 1 year ago. A reminder that for those of you who are interested in becoming a real estate professional licensed here in the State of Sonora, AMPI’s Diplimado will start in February. For more complete information, see Gretchen Ellenger’s article in this edition of the Rocky Point Times. AMPI members, we have our quarterly general membership meeting January 29, 2015. Hope to see everyone there. If buying or selling Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point real estate is part of your plan for 2015, give yourself a great gift, and establish a relationship with an AMPI real estate professional. You will know that you are working with an educated, ethical real estate professional, and that just could be the most important step to realizing your real estate goals for 2015. A list of members can be found online at www.RockyPointampi.com. If you have questions about the information presented here please feel free to contact me. In addition, if you have questions about our market and desire to seek more detailed information please contact a licensed professional from our AMPI organization. Richard Savino is the Designated Broker for Realty Executives Rocky Point and is a Past President of the Puerto Peñasco chapter of AMPI. He can be reached at rsavino1@gmail.com or 480 707-3822 US.
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A Guy Walks Into a Bar By Vince Deadmond
Recipe for a good time: Start with a warm sunny destination like Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Add some nuts, (your fishing buddies), blend in some food, drink, fly fishing, music, stories, and some really bad jokes, this combination is likely to produce a memorable weekend. The fly fishing is good enough in Rocky Point to persuade three friends from San Diego to join us for a second time. Some of our group started the drive from Phoenix early Thursday morning so they could arrive in time to fish the afternoon tide at the Second Estuary. It’s always a good start to be able to fish on a travel day. Just getting your gear set up so you can fish the next day is a good thing. I caught a nice Orange Mouth Corvina and my friend Gary caught a large, 15 inch, Bone Fish. Not a bad start. We got back to our camp at the Playa de Oro RV Park and got ready to fish the following morning. For the fly fisher trying to use his inflatable pontoon boat, the fishing day is planned around the tide chart and the wind. From the RV Park, an incoming tide will take you into town. An outgoing tide will bring you back again, unless the wind is strong enough to change your direction. Friday morning conditions were good for a float and fishing trip into town. We left the RV Park around sunrise and fished to the Viña del Mar Hotel where we would stop for breakfast at the Maria Bonita Restaurant. The high tide was at 8:00 AM, we fished until 10:00 AM before we took a break and got off the water. We had a large group, 18 pontoon boats on the water. Some of our group continued fishing and some were glad to take a break. If the wind becomes a problem one can take a taxi back to the RV Park and pick up your truck or SUV so you don’t need to row back against the wind. Friday was a mild wind day and many folks fished back to the camp.
I’ll admit to being frugal, friends and family call me C.B. (Cheap Bastard), but some of my friends are even tighter than I am. (My wife Debi has a hard time with this concept.) So, for Friday nights’ festivities I encouraged the attendees to bring the top shelf appetizers,
and they came through big time. There were grilled shrimp, boiled and seasoned shrimp, wonderful salads, smoked meats, cheese and veggie trays, rum cake, brownies, some really good eats to savor before the aroma of the Dutch Oven cooking took us over the edge. Gary Bedsworth our chef had crafted a cioppino soup, rice, beans, and bread menu that got rave reviews. Saturday fishing was a repeat of Friday, but it was more windy, so more people took a shuttle back to the RV Park on their return trip. We again caught some good fish, Cabrilla, Grouper, Trigger, Orange Mouth Corvina, and Sierra Mackerel. Our evening entertainment was at El Capitan where we had dinner, drinks, mariachi music, balloons, and a raffle that added to the festivities. Our large group was well taken care of, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I was looking forward to Sunday where everyone was on their own schedule. My plan was to watch some football. Several of the guys had not got enough fishing in yet so they went out to the Second Estuary. It was too windy to launch the boats, but one could still fish from shore. The wind was so bad several of the guys decided not to fish. Dave Weaver started making some casts and immediately found some large (18-22 inch fish) Orange Mouth Corvina close to shore. After about the third fish that Dave caught the other guys were scrambling to assemble their fishing gear and get in on the action. The guys caught so many fish; they even gave some to Dewy, one of the residents in the Playa de Oro RV Park.
It was Sunday afternoon and I was watching a football game, I had caught a ride down to Jillz South Side on Calle 13 to view the game. Before I left I handed my keys to Dick Brooks and asked my friends if they knew how to find the place. They assured me they would be along soon. I thought they were slow to arrive, and when they did, one of the guys walked into the bar and said, “You need to come outside and talk to the Police.” Dick had made an illegal left turn at Calle 13, and the new plates for my vehicle had not arrived yet. So Dick and I followed the officer to the police station where our lame excuses fell on deaf ears, and we needed to come up with $140 for our fine. We paid up and got back to Jillz Place for the end of the football game. All in all, the police were very professional and it would probably been a bigger fine if it had occurred in Phoenix. A nun, a priest, a hardware guy, a Scotsman, a fly fisher, a rabbi, and a blond walk into a bar in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Jill the bartender looks at them and asks, “Is this some kind of a joke?” Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.
BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER “Help Us Help Them”
By Barb Mumaugh
Happy New Year to our friends, supporters and visitors to our beautiful town of Rocky Point! As 2014 comes to a close, we look back upon the past year with a deep sense of gratitude and accomplishment. We were able to save and adopt out more dogs than ever before in our past 20 years of rescue. We are collaborating with other rescue groups, veterinarians and animal advocates, not only within our own city but also in other areas of Mexico and in the United States. Some of our rescue dogs now actually live in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Cabo San Lucas and many others cities and states, thanks to the support of kind and caring people like you. The word is getting out that we are faced with a huge pet overpopulation problem and that by adopting a dog, donating or sharing our story, you are helping us make a difference. We want to thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to save hundreds of lives in years past and hopefully for many years to come. Our feature adoptable dog for the month is one of the volunteer favorites – Wapo! He is a 2 year old lab mix and is a gentle and sweet boy who is a quick learner and is eager to please. He came to us over a year ago with sores all over his body from malnutrition and a cruel, harsh life on the streets. Today, he is healthy and happy and ready to start a new life and share all the love he has to give. Please come by to meet Wapo or any of the
other dogs that are up for adoption at our rescue. All have been vaccinated, spayed/ neutered and vet checked and now, the only thing they need is a forever home for the New Year! We are so thankful for all of the lives we have been able to save and for the many blessings and opportunities we have been given in 2014. The work we are doing IS making a difference and, with the help of our city’s Animal Care and Control efforts, the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point and others, we are making great strides towards the goal of No More Homeless Pets in our city. We do, however, still have a lot of work ahead. In the upcoming year, we have several exciting projects and plans in store and we need your support. An expanded shelter facility that will enable us to house and rescue more dogs is in the early stages of construction. Anything you might be able to give towards these efforts, would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the rescue or mailed to P.O. Box 116, Lukeville, AZ 85341. What better way to start off 2015 than knowing your contribution will go towards saving more lives than ever before! Once again from all of us at Barb’s Dog Rescue, thank you and Happy New Year!
Please visit us online http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website www.BarbsDogRescueRP.com Barb’s Mexico cell # (638) 114-1659 or her US # (602) 774-1578. Email barbsdogrescue@gmail.com. We can pick up donations in the US and Puerto Peñasco.
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Local Company Does Its Part to Help Owners Save Energy and Money
Kelp, Incorporated, better known as Kelpinc, is an energy controls and HVAC maintenance company with an office at Melanie Plaza on the way to Las Conchas, on Fremont Blvd. Kelp helps property owners save energy with products like wireless sensors, smart thermostats, tankless water heaters, AC maintenance, repairs and AC equipment replacements. Kelpinc has officially been doing business in Peñasco since 2007. Kelpinc was started by Ed Kassel, originally from Appleton Wisconsin. Ed and his wife Laura were one of the first owners to take possession in the East building at the Sonoran Spa back in 2001. Ed was first introduced to Rocky Point by close friends from Phoenix with history in Peñasco since the late 50’s, way before the concept of condominiums on the Sea of Cortez was perhaps even a dream. Kelpinc actually got its start from an idea Ed had to install wireless sensors on his condo’s patio doors that would control the AC if doors were left open. The idea seemed to make sense as a way to keep AC energy consumption in “check” after he and his wife placed their condo in the rental pool. For Ed, an ex-GE Industrial Systems Project Manager, whose job was to help businesses better manage their energy usage, it was pretty much a no brainer. As time went on, he started installing his devices in other condos, then in beach homes and villas, across Peñasco from Cholla Bay to La Jolla. Back towards the beginning, Ed and Kelp quickly realized the importance of having goodrunning AC equipment. After all, if the idea was to turn off the AC when not needed, it had to then operate really well when it was called to duty. Kelp met that challenge by offering AC maintenance and repairs as part of its whole owner-solution program. It also offers AC inspection for real estate services. In 2012, Kelpinc opened its office on Fremont Blvd, right across from Fremont Storage and Consign Design. Ed expanded the business to include design and installation of tankless ondemand hot water heaters, very well suited for use in Rocky Point with its relatively mild year-round climate. Today, Kelp has five full time employees, 2 part time employees, 3 vehicles, and hundreds of customers across Peñasco using its energysaving products and services. Kelp offers service contracts, equipment retro-fits, appliance service and service call repairs. Kelpinc is a preferred vendor at many Sandy Beach resorts and operates in Peñasco year round. They also offer both US and Mexican Factura transactions. If you have any questions or would like a quote, please contact them using the information below: Kelpinc - 269 Fremont Blvd #108 Melanie Plaza. Local: (638) 382-8150 / US: (602) 814-0740 Kelpinc Corporate: 834 Whisper Falls Lane, Menasha WI 54952. Main: (602) 288-8380 www.kelpinc.com servic@kelpinc.com This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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Area Beaches! Puerto Peñasco’s main attraction is undoubtedly its beaches, the horizontal strip where the sea merges with the rocky and sandy shores. In addition to the coastline for those staying at beachfront hotels and condo complexes along Sandy Beach, there are various spots in Puerto Peñasco where one can enjoy a warm corner of the Sea of Cortez.
Playa Hermosa One of the most popular beaches is “Playa Hermosa,” which extends from in front of area hotels and toward the condo complexes of Sandy Beach. This stretch of beach traditionally receives the greatest number of tourists, given there are no marked drop-offs or pronounced rocks. To facilitate access to Playa Hermosa, steps have been built at the spot known as “Los Palacios” next to the first condominium complex of the hotel zone, as well as at the area referred to as “Los Guardados,” the two principal access points. Another entry is along a walkway located between Hotel Peñasco del Sol and Gamma seafood restaurant. Sun shade rental is available along Playa Hermosa.
El Mirador The area of the Mirador is another coastline offering various access points to the beach. The Mirador also offers a number of hotels and smaller condo complexes, along with RV parks restaurants, cantinas, and mini markets, for visitors.
Dozens of families make their way to this rockier shore to enjoy the sea. Here the drop-offs can be more pronounced during low tides and swimming is recommended only when the water is calm. Beach access spots are located along the Mirador and primarily toward the end of the Mirador intersecting with Ave. Sinaloa.
La Cholla The area known as La Cholla, primarily consisting of U.S. residents, offers a coast frequented by both Mexicans and people from the U.S. given its much calmer waters. Although Cholla Bay is about 6 miles from the urban spread of Puerto Peñasco, a visit to the warm beach stretching from Pelican Point to the boat launch is well worth it. Hidden between the beach homes on the west side of Cholla Bay, one can also make their way down to the rocky landscape of Tucson Beach where families of sea lions often make their ways onto the rocks to relax. The area has local restaurants and markets.
Mi Playa Dirt roads from off one of the city’s main boulevard lead directly to Mi Playa. This area offers parking and a number of palapas for a fun family afternoon. However, it is recommended children not swim in this spot given stronger currents that can occur in this area. To get to Mi Playa, take the dirt road off Blvd. Fremont and follow the signs. Entrance and exit routes are separate leading in and out of Mi Playa.
Roger Clyne Builds an Empire From His Music
Roger Clyne sits at a table at Four Peaks Brewing Company’s Tempe stronghold, and he’s about three beers into an afternoon dominated by Pumpkin Porter. Through the patio speakers, Coldplay’s “Yellow” comes on. When the song came out, Chris Martin’s reedy, thin falsetto crooning “your skin, oh, yeah, you’re skin and bones” could be heard seemingly everywhere. Yet Clyne’s still an unabashed fan. He speaks reverentially about Coldplay. “Everyone [in the band] is playing deep-drive. They’re running past the finish line on this one,” Clyne says, gazing off into the distance. “I just think they believe [in what] they’re playing. It’s yellow, it’s dirty -- but it’s luminous, too.” Reminded that many critics find Coldplay’s music too flimsy to be taken seriously, Clyne continues, “Would it be cheesy if it wasn’t overplayed? Or would it be a treasure to you if you were the only one who’d heard it? That’s why I can say [Coldplay] has something happening. I don’t want their acceptance in the world to corrupt them for me.” Looking back on Clyne’s career and musical output over his long career, it’s not surprising that he would have sympathy for Coldplay. Many react to Clyne’s music in the same way. Since the ‘90s, when Clyne’s first band, the Refreshments, signed to a major label and scored a radio hit with “Banditos,” his music has straddled the line between Southwest mythologizing and fratfriendly party songs about drinking tequila. The former music helped lionize him as a hometown hero, and while the latter tunes have contributed to an infectiously fun reputation that has characterized his band’s shows since the Refreshments days, they’ve also brought him detractors. Known by some of them as the “Jimmy Buffett of Arizona,” Clyne’s been dismissed as an over-aged bro with a tequila problem. But they miss the fact that after the Refreshments dissolved, Clyne’s songwriting matured and (in the lyrical sense, if not the alcoholic one) sobered up. He’s tackled themes of age, death, and existentialism, in addition to honoring life’s celebratory moments. He and his bands, the Refreshments and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, have put out nine fulllength albums. Clyne’s lyrics glorify partying and drinking tequila, sure. His songs sometimes contain moments that venture into cheesiness, which have non-fans in his hometown rolling their eyes at the mention of his name. And the reactions are justified. But those moments exist side by side with moments of brutal honesty, sometimes within the same song. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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The Third Spice
By Rosarie Salerno
Besides pepper and cloves, there was a third spice which helped usher in the discovery of the Americas and an alternate route to the East that previously had only been accessible by a long overland journey on the Silk Road; nutmeg. Nutmeg is a seed that comes from the Myristica Fragrans, an evergreen tree, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The flowers give off a distinct aroma and produces a fruit with 3 layers. The outer layer is used for jelly, then a red membrane known as mace and the nutmeg seed. Nutmeg is more pungent and sweeter than mace. The tree takes seven to nine years to bear fruit after planting it; can grow to sixty feet and can produce for up to ninety years. In Arabic writings nutmeg is mentioned as an aphrodisiac. During Medieval times it was used in cuisine and for self-abortions. Believed to ward off and cure the plague, in England, it was worth its weight in gold. In the fourteenth century the cost of a kilogram of nutmeg was as much as three sheep. In the fifteenth century the Portuguese discovered the route around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa to India, making transportation cheaper by ship rather than over land. The Dutch took over the spice trade from the Portuguese in 1602; they waged bloody wars, and in 1621 massacred or deported the inhabitants of Banda to maintain their hold on the monopoly. The Dutch would burn trees to artificially keep the value of nutmeg high. They dominated control of the Spice Islands until World War II. A story about a Dutch official, who did not know the tree produced mace and nutmeg, told the natives to plant more mace trees. England gained some control of the trade during the Napoleonic wars; planted trees in Grenada and Zanzibar; increasing the production and thereby lowering the cost. Indian Vedic writings recommends nutmeg for the management of bad breath, headaches and fever. The Greeks
and Romans used nutmeg as a tonic to stimulate the brain; helping to eliminate fatigue and stress. In ancient Chinese medicine it was used to treat inflammation and abdominal pain caused by digestionrelated problems like diarrhea, constipation, bloating and flatulence. Nutmeg may reduce the suffering from aching joints, muscle and arthritis pain by applying its oil. Because of its antibacterial properties it can be effective in the treatment of bad breath, several skin problems and as a preservative agent. It may also be effective for detoxifying the liver and kidneys. In low doses, nutmeg produces no noticeable physiological or neurological responses. In large doses it is toxic and can have psychoactive effects. It can cause nausea, convulsions, headaches, and delirium. Nutmeg poisoning can be deadly to pets and livestock. In 1883 a report mentioned that the Hindus of West India were taking nutmeg as an intoxicant. Ground nutmeg is smoked in India. Students, alcoholics and prisoners consider it a «semi-drug»; Malcolm X wrote in his book that he consumed nutmeg while serving time in prison. Large doses can induce abortions. Nutmeg adds flavor to eggnog, puddings, cookies, cakes, muffins and fruit and pumpkin pies. Nutmeg can be sprinkled on whipped cream and Caribbean style drinks. Mace can be used to create a saffron like orange color to foods like rice. Industrial uses for the oil derived from nutmeg as an ingredient is included in the manufacturing of perfume and pharmaceuticals. The country of Grenada now produces almost a third of the world›s supply and has an honored place for it on their flag. In Spanish, nutmeg is called Nuez Moscada and the whole seed can be purchase at Guadalupana Farmacias for a reasonable price. Nutmeg should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place. This article is for information purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.
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Did someone call for a chiropractor? Well, you’re in luck! By Dr. Shelly Persad
Dr. Shelly Persad is to the rescue, and she›s not just any regular chiropractor. She recently moved to Rocky Point and you can find her crack-a-lackin› over at La Spa in the Sonoran Spa. But before we go any further, let›s get something straight besides your spine – Dr. Shelly isn›t the typical snap, crackle, and pop kind of chiropractor. She takes pride in her gentle, lighttouch techniques that restore your body›s ability to heal itself. She has taken care of those as old as one-dayold and those as young as 95-yearsyoung in her practice in Scottsdale to her practice in Portugal to the mission trips she served on in Morocco, Japan, the Caribbean, Spain, Costa Rica and Brazil. Dr. Shelly specializes in an approach called Bio-Geometric Integration, among many other techniques such as Active Release Technique, Activator, Drop Table, SacroOccipital Technique, Webster›s Technique for pregnant women, Kinesiotaping, extremity adjusting, and the traditional adjustment that many associate chiropractors with. She addresses not just your spine, but everything attached to your spine from head to toe. Every adjustment is tailored specifically to your body›s needs. Be prepared to spend 5 - 30 minutes on her table. Don›t wait until you are in pain to go see Dr. Shelly though – as you go through life, you encounter physical stress (trauma, falls, car accidents), chemical stress (toxins, processed foods, pollution), and mental stress (negative thoughts, worries, fear). When your body is functioning at its optimum state, it has the ability to adapt, and stress may go unnoticed. Stress that builds up over time turns into chronic stress which manifests as disease, pain, and symptoms. Getting adjusted only when you have pain means
your body is no longer able to adapt to life’s daily stressors. You probably don›t like static on the telephone when you›re trying to have a conversation with someone, right? Well, your body doesn›t like it either. That phone static is interference (due to stress) in the communication pathway between your brain and your body. Since your brain controls the function of every organ, tissue, and cell in your body through the nervous system, any interference along that communication pathway in the form of tight muscles, pinched nerves, and locked up spinal bones diminishes the message from your brain to your body. For example, interference along the nerve pathway to your lungs equates to asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and other lung problems. Having a body free of stress is required for optimal health. Not only does Dr. Shelly focus on making your body function better, she also offers stress reduction techniques, fitness/ nutritional counseling and relationship coaching to help you eliminate all of the stressors in your life that may be affecting your body. Want more? Head over to Amazon and get a copy of her recently published book, ‹The Energy of Happiness.› Health is wealth! Without it, you can›t enjoy life! And the reason you live in Rocky Point is to enjoy life, right? Contact Info: Mexican Cell: (044-638) 386-1306 US Cell: (480) 263-3242 E-Mail: drshelly@rockypointchiropractic.com Website: www.rockypointchiropractic.com
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How to Change a Tire in Mexico
By Mike Bibb
Sometimes removing a tire from a vehicle isn’t difficult -- it’s putting it back on that can cause a few headaches. After leaving Bryan’s Sports Bar on Blvd. Fremont and approaching the intersection of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominquez, I was quickly alerted to a rather unusual occurrence, even by Mexican standards -- a lone vehicle tire was rolling into the center of the intersection with a distraught rescuer in pursuit. I’ve certainly been to Mexico often enough to appreciate the wisdom of the ancient Aztec prophesy: “What falls to ground may come around.” Or, as we might say in Rocky Point, “Watch out for debris exiting vehicle, including loose wheels, tires, trunk lids, water bottles, firewood, passengers and other assorted paraphernalia.” A pickup truck heading south on Blvd. Josefa de Dominguez was attempting to turn right onto Blvd. Fremont when the left front wheel suddenly came off, awkwardly spinning onto the roadway. In compliance with Newton’s Law of Gravity, the truck immediately plowed into the sand and came to an abrupt stop. Just as quickly a passenger, Hector, jumped from the vehicle and ran after the wayward tire before it could slam into an oncoming car. Luckily, I steered clear of the commotion in sufficient time to avoid tangling with the obstinate object; quickly
grabbed my compact Samsung point-nshoot camera and began snapping a few pictures of the potentially dangerous but hilarious incident. After Hector returned with the tire, several local individuals surrounded the truck, fervently discussing the seriousness of the situation, pointing to multiple mechanical issues and seeming generally concerned over what to do next. From my point of view the primary problem was evident: How to reattach the wheel when there was no jack to lift the vehicle?
Not to worry, Mexican ingenuity -- and a little luck -- arrived in time to resolve the dilemma. Retrieving what I estimated to be about an eight foot long steel pipe from another truck, and following installation of a make-shift fulcrum fabricated from various wooden logs donated by a corner firewood vendor, the small team of expedient laborers began to pry the front of the vehicle high enough to replace the wandering wheel under the front fender. At this point, everything looked good to go. Almost. Following several moments of intense debate, another unexpected predicament presented itself. Realizing reattaching the wheel required the assistance of a half dozen lug nuts, the cadre of unofficial Green Angels promptly figured out the solution to the problem and simply removed a single nut from each of the remaining three wheels, screwed them on the errant wheel and lowered the vehicle. With only a few of the lug nuts replaced, but sufficient to secure the wheel to the hub, everyone leaped back into the cab, started the engine and, as customary, ignored the Alto sign, turned right and hurried down Fremont. An uncommon story? Not really. I fondly remember the convoluted experience as just another day in Paradise. Imagine the excitement, police response and monetary fines a similar incident would cause in the States!!!
Mexico’s New Year’s Traditions are as Odd as the Ones North of the Border
By Shandra Keesecker
With the arrival of a new year in Mexico, hopes for better times also arrive. In the Mexican culture. So full of traditions, year-end rituals are an important part of popular belief for finding love, money, good luck. There are an endless number of rituals, perhaps one for every Mexican family, and they’re passed on from generation to generation. Some rituals have religious backgrounds, like praying the rosary, attending mass before 12 O’clock and lighting candles, but most have more to do with luck and good fortune. Here are some of the most common: According to tradition, before the end-ofthe-year dinner, thoroughly cleaning the house is recommended to get rid of bad vibes and to attract better things. Making a wish list is part of the year-end ritual; write them down and have them on hand for the rest of the year. Common goals include losing weight, quitting smoking, changing jobs, healthy eatingeven ending a relationship. The clothing worn at the year-end dinner also has a special meaning for some people. Some tend to dress in white clothing to ward off illness and to attract good health. Most people, however, use garments especially worn for the first time for that evening: coats, shawls, hats, scarves, sweaters, shirts, ties and curiously, under all those clothes, red and yellow underwear. The reds are used to attract love and passion... The yellow?...to attract happiness and wealth. When evening comes, it’s customary to turn on each of the house lights so that, according to custom, prosperity and success radiate throughout the year. Preparing and decorating the table for dinner is also a ritual-filled process. The dinner is plentiful, with a great variety of flavors: sweet, strong, spicy and sour...and of course, beverages, both with and without alcohol. The table is arranged with the best tablecloth, the most expensive dishes and sparkling glasses for the midnight toast. Red and gold predominate the table, as well as candles at the center and floral arrangements to attract good luck and prosperity. A special wish: follow this guide to learn what color candle you should place: Blue brings peace- yellow: abundance- red: passion- green: health- white: clarity and orange: intelligence. So you think that there are already too many things to do? Just wait until midnight for a parade of additional rituals:
At the stroke of 12 midnight, it’s customary to ring a bell and ring it loudly. No home should be without this item for it symbolizes the home’s joy and happiness. While the bells are sounding, everyone eats 12 grapes -- symbolizing the wishes for each month of the New Year. Immediately afterwards come the hugs and kisses session with relatives and friends, which represents love and companionship for each other and for their loved ones. When part of a couple receives hugs and kisses; they are assured that the year will be full of romance. Finally, a toast is made with sparkling wine or champagne because its bubbles represent the spark of happiness that you want to have all year long. Then each person starts with their personal rites of which the best known are: - Throwing a glass of water out towards the street symbolizes expelling tears, worries and negativity. - Placing a coin in a shoe or a ticket in their pocket when the person seeks economic prosperity. Or there are also those who customarily eat a handful of lentils. - Sweep with a broom from the door to the street when you want to drive out bad vibes, troubles and negative things from the home. - For those who want a certain person to give them their love during the new year; tie a red ribbon together with a picture of the person and sleep with them under your pillow that night. - Those who take a couple of suitcases and go around the block do it because they want to take a trip... the farther the walk, the farther their trip will be. - For those who wish to marry, it’s recommended that they sit and stand up on each of the 12 chimes of the clock. - Want a promotion at work? Get up on a ladder or stand on a chair and be higher than others. - For those who like rituals with candles, you can light three candles in a triangle at exactly 12 midnight. One must be red, one green and one yellow, together with nine grains of rice, nine lentils and nine gold coins -- no matter what their value -- to pray for the family’s prosperity, abundance and love, and so on. In short, there’s a bit of everything on this evening: some are happy, others cry of sadness, some like to celebrate it alone and others in the company of their entire family. But the majority practice religious, deep, funny, old, or bizarre rituals; all with the aim of keeping alive the hope of bringing on better days for all.
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets recommended • Only 2 persons per ATV • No riding after dark • Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age • Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc. • Do not drink and drive DO NOT RIDE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Main Blvd. Benito Juarez Blvd. Fremont or in the Old Port
You will be fined if riding in these areas. Fines are to be paid only at the police station.
$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5
Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.
CAMPING DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef. RV PARKS Almost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are: Cholla Bay - The Reef El Mirador - Playa de Oro Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita Pets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information. Please call the individual park for their rates and reservations.
CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antulio Espinoza Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (044-638) 110-5538 Worship Saturday 9:30am Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am
They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $
Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port.
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
Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM
Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information
EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco Sandy Beach Medical Center 388-7676 Cellular: 044-638-110-7898 Dr. Jesús González Gaytán Blvd. Paseo de Las Dunas (On Sandy Beach) 24 Hr. Emergency Service Available Full Service Outpatient Medical Clinic English speaking doctor and staff CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266
Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060
FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm.
What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.
FISHING & BOATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT You do not need to obtain a boat permit for your persona watercraft. However, if you plan to fish from your boat, each person fishing must have a fishing license which can be purchased here in Puerto Peñasco. As with vehicles, it is a good idea to carry two copies of your title and registration for your watercraft and trailer. DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINALS! One copy should be kept on your boat/watercraft and the other shoud be carried on your person or put in a safe location during your stay. FISHING PERMITS You MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained locally at the Capitania de Puerto, M-F, 8AM to 3PM or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire by the hour/half-day/ day, or organized trip. We do not have any companies that rent boats for your personal use. Charter boats are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side) as well as at Safe Marina and in Cholla Bay. Reputable charters are always the best choice. Please make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons in your party and that the captain has a marine radio in the event of an emergency. Fishing en Peñasco: Seasonal Fishing Calendar FISH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Trigger Fish Corvina Dolphin Fish Dorado Flounder Grouper Mackeral Pinto Bass Pompano Red Snapper Rock Bass Sea Bass Sea Trout Sierra Skipjack Yellowtail
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GENERALINFORMATION FISHING & BOATING CON’T SEASONAL FISHING Spring: March, April, May Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto and Bass Summer: June, July, August Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Fall: September, October, November Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Winter: December, January, February Yellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper
FM3 & IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, next to Bancomer. There are many companies and individuals which can assist you with your immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section, under “Services” for suggestions.
GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes EMERGENCY DIAL 078 The Green Angels patrol the highway (Hwy. 8) from Puerto Peñasco to Sonoyta offering free roadside assistance to ve- hicles experiencing mechanical problems. Their trucks are green and white and clearly marked. They are on patrol from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. What to do if you need help? If you need assistance on the highway, whether it be a broken fan belt, blown tire or empty gas tank, pull over to the side of the road and lift the hood of your vehicle. If it is at night, please use your flashers for safety and always move as far away from the highway as you can to avoid accidents. Lifting your hood signals the Green Angels, as well as other helpful travellers, that you are in distress and in need of help. The Green Angels do not charge for their mechanical services, but you will need to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc. The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information
INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI There are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE Latitude - 31°, 19 minutes N Longitude - 113°, 32 min. W Bird Island: 31°, 01.31 min., N by 113°, 14.93 min. W
MAIL SERVICES Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.
METRIC EQUIVALENTS Equivalents for Length 1” = 2.5 cm 6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm 12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm 36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm 40” = 100 cm (1 meter) To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30. Equivalents for Weight 1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g 4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g 8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g 12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g 16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480g Equivalents for Liquid Measurements 1/4 tsp = 1 ml 1/2 tsp = 2 ml 1 tsp = 5 ml 2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml 4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml 8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml 12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml 1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml 1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml Gallons to pints x 8 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters Gallons to liters x 3.785 Gallons to quarts x 4
NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) The Mexican Notario is a highly specialized lawyer authorized by the Mexican Government. They intervene in civil and commercial business. Your best interest is supposed to be the Notario Publico’s main concern. They give judicial advisement according to Mexican Law and their authority exceeds that of a lawyer and is similar to that of an arbitrator in the U.S. You should consult a Notario when: buying or selling property, foreign Investments, inheritance, wills, mortgages, contracts, private contracts, financial operations, credit titles, arbitration, bank trusts, etc. You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.
NOTARIO PUBLICOS Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10 (next to post office) U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554 383-5460, Fax 383-5005 PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port 383-2006 Notary Publics in Sonoyta Lic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon. You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.
• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.
U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/ duplicates only. M-F 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM 606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577
VIRTUAL CONSULATE The 1st Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.
WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:
Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700
U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada.
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Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687 LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.
to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number
TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operatorCall Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE DO NOT USE THE “CALL USA” BLUE PHONES THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE! To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.
to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes
VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = DIAL 001-884+pone 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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The 13th Annual Big Wave Dave Chili Cookoff is now history! By Big Wave Dave
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! We have sooo many people to thank that we don’t have enough space. We raised over 1000 lbs. of Dog & Cat food, as well as a ton of Yummy Chummies Salmon Treats, QuickComfort Pet Beds, leashes, collars & toys. We were just shy of $1400 in cash for the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Nancy Phelan who runs the Animal Adoption Center, couldn’t be more pleased with what all of our friends and neighbors of Cholla Bay do every year to help out her animals. She will distribute the food where needed and use the monies for surgeries, medications and other expenses. We had 16 cookers this year, fewer than normal. Possibly because we had to move the event up a day and to an earlier time slot, and that wouldn’t work for a lot of our regular participants. We did have some new participants this year and they proved to have some winning chilies. This event gets harder and harder to pick a
3rd Place: Darren Dodd “Thunder in Your Under” From Cholla Bay & AZ For the last few years we have had 2 main Sponsors: Arizona Gunslinger (AZ Pepper Products) and QuickComfort Pet Beds. However this year we had a few more companies step forward and really help out: Yummy Chummies Salmon Treats and Bro Dan’s Specialty Sauces. Please look for these products in your favorite store or online. Pirate’s Paradise also donated a huge amount of liquor related items. We had so many donations to our raffle that the tables were overflowing. Individuals donated items, companies, and local businesses and with a simple Facebook post, Kyle gathered as many things as he could and brought them down. Prizes were showing up right to the last minute and we don’t know where all of them came from.
winner each year with so many excellent chilies to taste. The tasting is free of charge and the tasters vote for their favorite chili...and the winners this year were:
1st Place: Homer Barrera, Victor & Gino “Smoke Republic Chile” From Houston, TX & AZ
2nd Place: Randy Adams “Not Too Shabby” From Gilbert AZ & Cholla Bay
So as much as I dislike not giving credit to everyone, we’d never stop typing. Thanks to everyone for their help and generosity to this great cause; Cookers, Tasters, Helpers, Donators, Sponsors and Promoters. Hope to see everyone again next year.
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~ Housing in Ajo ~
“Where Summer Spends the Winter”
Affordable housing and easy living is available in Ajo and the surrounding area. A wide range of housing from fixer uppers to move in ready homes or a place to park your RV. Prices range from $18,000 to $300,000. For example, if you are ready to invest $249,000 in your home, you could own a large 3,000 square foot stucco home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and an amazing view of the whole town. Or you might be interested in an all-aluminum 3 bedroom 2 bath home for $90,000. Or a smaller, nice stucco 3 bedroom 1 bath home on a corner fenced lot for $59,900. Ajo offers a remarkable range. Or, imagine this, for only $35,000 you could have a 3 bedroom 1 bath home that has been renovated, but needs a foundation! The point is that Ajo today is a buyer›s market -Arizona Realty in Ajo and Ajo›s two other realty offices have enough homes available to keep you looking and interested all day!
Ajo offers the opportunity to be involved with many activities to entertain all ages or secluded corners of «paradise» should that be your pleasure. Ajo is a good location for young entrepreneurs to get started in business at a low cost. For families with children, Ajo›s public school has very good ratings. And for retirees, there is no end of things to do to have fun and stay busy in this little town. Ajo is centrally located 100 miles North
of Rocky Point and 112 miles South of Phoenix. Come enjoy the fresh air, hiking, biking trails, one traffic light and all our friendly, desert historical town has to offer. “If you›ve found Ajo, you are on the edge of something extraordinary. This is a desert oasis surrounded by an immensity of solitude. There are literally 10,000s of square miles of stunning, utterly beautiful country here. This is a town for the selfentertaining. If you need malls, movies, and masses, you likely won›t be happy here. Yet the community always has something going on: festival s, parties, high school sports, golf, art shows, etc. Those of us who chose to live here enjoy 5 seasons, year around gardening, and the fact that within a few minutes we can be miles from any other human being. Yes, it gets hot here, but I›ll tell you a secret if you promise not to pass it on: it›s not really that hot. For more information, contact Arizona Realty in Ajo (520) 387-8787. Arizona Realty in Ajo is located in the historic Ajo Plaza and also offers property management, long or short term rentals and notary services. Check out their website at www.realtyinajo.com, their facebook page and you can always email them at agent@realtyinajo.com. Stop in their office for a Free Ajo map, a bag of popcorn, knowledge of Ajo and a warm and friendly smile! Arizona Realty in Ajo is centrally located in the beautiful Historical Ajo Plaza.
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Ajo’s Historic Plaza Park Restored A hundred years ago, architects were working on designs for Ajo’s historic plaza (built in 1916). Their vision was Spanish Revival style arcaded buildings surrounding a large palm-lined green space where the town would congregate. They followed the principles of the City Beautiful / Garden City movement placing all the important civic buildings in the town center where – in the case of Ajo – copper miners from multiple cultures, ethnicities, and economic levels who lived, by design, in separate parts of the town, would come together in civility. Critical to this town-design concept is the park in the center of the plaza with its flagpole, bandstand, ceremonies, and festivals. A two-acre park in the middle of the desert? The story is that the mining company hauled the dirt in from California, enough to cover two acres to a depth of four feet! They ringed the plaza with palm trees and created a bandstand for performers and for the town’s Christmas tree which originally was also hauled in each year.
Thanks to a local nonprofit organization, the International Sonoran Desert Alliance (ISDA) in partnership with the Ajo Chamber of Commerce, plus the work of dozens of dedicated community volunteers who are the Friends of the Plaza, and funding from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, the plaza park is now completely renovated. This time renovation required the removal of four inches of dirt from the entire two acres, followed by endless trenching for new irrigation and electrical systems, and removal of the thirty-two historic lamp posts for restoration in Phoenix. But that is now history. When you visit, you will see beautiful new grass, new wide gravel edging around the whole park, trim mature palm trees, new shade trees along the side, drinking fountains, and restored historic lamp posts. And plans are in the works to add a community splash pad next year! If you are driving to or through Ajo, be sure to stop at the plaza park anytime for refreshment. Or you might want to come on any Second Saturday where beginning at nine in the morning, you’ll find a farmers market under the arcades, lots of arts and crafts tables, and free tours and workshops. For more information, see ISDA International Sonoran Desert Alliance on Facebook, go to www.isdanet.org, call (520) 387-6823, or visit ISDA in the southeast corner of the Ajo Plaza.
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Pelicans on a Rock By Mike Bibb
I’ve often wondered what pelicans discuss when cloistered in small groups. Do they talk about contemporary political shenanigans or last night’s soccer mismatch or tomorrow’s weather or the sorry state of entertainment on nightly television? Maybe they rehash the good old days when their ancestors nonchalantly cruised the Sea of Cortez, diving into plentiful schools of fish and surfacing with bulging pouches of tasty herring, sardines or other small morsels. No fishing boats to compete with and no fishing restrictions to worry about. Those were the good old days. So, when I spied a couple of Brown pelicans locked bill-to-bill on a large rock beneath Flavio’s Restaurant, I immediately began to wonder what could be provoking such an intense confrontation or conversation. The area was crammed with gulls and pelicans, but why were these two dudes in an apparent face-off? Fortunately, Mario, a long-time waiter at Flavio’s in Old Town, is fluent in pelican lingo. In fact, Mario is considered one of the world’s premier pelican interpreters, capable of deciphering the peculiar phonic characteristics of the Brown pelican as well as gull, osprey and other coastal birds. His avian linguistics are universally in demand and he has even spoken before the United Nations on the dangers climate change is having upon the salinity of sea water and resulting abrasiveness affecting the delicate balance of the pelican’s mucus membrane - vocal chords. After several moments of viewing one of nature’s unusual events, I asked Mario to tell me what the two birds were saying to each other, thinking it would make an informative article for the Rocky Point Times. Mario agreed, and the following dialogue, as reported by Mario, took place. In the interest of keeping it simple, I’ll simply tag the pelicans Francisco, on the left side of the picture, and Roberto on the right. Roberto: “Hey, Frank, I’m getting a little tired of you sticking your big nose into my personal business. What Rosie and I do is none of your business.” Francisco: “Except I’m making it my business because Rosie is a nice girl and I don’t think she should be hanging around a ne’er-do-well like yourself.” Roberto: “A near what?” Francisco: “Bum.” Roberto: “You’re calling me a bum?” Francisco: “That’s right. You don’t do anything all day but fish, eat and sleep. Rosie deserves someone with a little more stability and ambition.” Roberto: “Like yourself, I suppose,” Francisco: “Yeah. At least I have a full
time job at the harbor standing watch over the fishing fleet.” Roberto: “I wouldn’t call squatting atop a fishing boat’s mast a full time job. More like waiting around for a handout because you’re too lazy to catch your own fish.” Francisco: “The Harbor Master hired me because he felt I had the best credentials and experience for the position.” Roberto: “What position.” Francisco: “Security guard.” Roberto: “Don’t make me laugh. You know, I know and everyone knows the only reason you landed that gig was because the Harbor Master is your uncle. Otherwise, you’d still be begging for scraps.” Francisco: “Not true. I graduated with honors from the Puerto Peñasco Technological University with a degree in Harbor Security Management.” Roberto: “You graduated from PPTU?” Francisco: “Yep. Wanna see my diploma?” Roberto: “No. I’ve probably got one just like it at home.” Francisco: “You have a PPTU degree, too?” Roberto: “Yes. In fact, I have several.” Francisco: “I don’t believe it. How could you have a college degree when you’ve never gone to school?” Roberto: “That’s easy, I enrolled online. Besides, Rosie works in the graphic arts department at PPTU and she designed and printed them up for me. I think it was some kind of class assignment to familiarize students with MSWord Perfect or Office or something.” Francisco: “Maybe. But I bet your graduation certificates aren’t signed by the president of the university.” Roberto: “Even better than that.” Francisco: “What do you mean?” Roberto: “Ever heard of Barrack Obama? He’s a Harvard law professor. The guy is amazing. He has a pen and he has a phone and he’ll sign anything and it’s all legit.” Francisco: “Really?” Roberto: “Well, he says it is. I don’t think he’d lie about something like that.”
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Course for State Real Estate License in February
By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger, VP Education, AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco
Real Estate practices in Puerto Peñasco have improved dramatically in the past 12-14 years, first with the formation of a local association of real estate agents, which eventually merged with the Mexican National Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) to become its 51st chapter. Concerned about the quality of local real estate practices, and the safety and security of clients and their transactions, the members of the local chapter of AMPI strongly encouraged and supported the licensure of real estate agents. In 2005 Sonora became the first state in the Republic of Mexico to require licensure of real estate sales agents, rental and leasing agents, and property managers. Sixteen states have followed Sonora’s lead, and the federal government is even considering a federal license program. Having demonstrated capable leadership and the desire to constantly improve real estate practices, AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco is now charged by the State of Sonora with providing local education for real estate practitioners. A diploma will be earned by students who complete the Diplomado by attending the 96 hours of class and passing the exam at the end of the course. In addition, students will need to meet further requirements of state and federal agencies in order to receive their State of Sonora real estate licenses or license renewal certificates.
The course will emphasize ethical real estate practices, real estate law in the State of Sonora, best real estate practices and procedures, use of approved real estate forms and contracts, and an introduction to local resources available to real estate agents and their clients. Classes will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in February, starting February 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. Attendance at every class is mandatory. Agents who want to renew their licenses must take a minimum of 20 hours of classes, with Ethics being mandatory. Ethics will be taught on February 3rd, the only day upon which all students, whether new license or license renewal students, must attend. No make-up days are scheduled, and it is anticipated that the next course will be taught in 2016. Cost of the course is $750 U.S. dollars ($9,750 Mexican pesos) for AMPI members, and $1000 U.S. dollars ($13,000 Mexican pesos) for non-members. License renewal cost is $50 U.S. dollars ($650 Mexican pesos) for AMPI members, and $150 U.S. dollars ($1,950 Mexican pesos) for non-members. The price includes all course materials and the noon meal on class meeting days. Registration and payment before January 14th are required. A registration form can be found on the AMPI website at the following link: http:// puertopenascoampi.com/join-ampi/. AMPI works tirelessly to bring the best real estate practices to sellers and buyers, as demonstrated by its cooperation with the State of Sonora to bring real estate education to Puerto Peñasco.
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Fi sh Identi fi c a ti on Giant Black Sea Bass (Mero Prieto)
South Side Jillz Place Off to a Great Start
Southside Jillz is now open and in full swing! Debauchery and amusements are sure to abound! A successful Grand Opening/Halloween party was followed by a revved up weekend during the Rocky Point Bike Rally. Owner, Jill Mitchell (a biker babe herself), hosted a lively bash that set the stage for what will surely be a hotspot for future rallies! Those of you who know Jill can confirm; the lady knows how to throw a party. Now that her new venue, and up and coming social melting pot, Southside Jillz, is open, you know there is something going on every night. Jill is no amateur when it comes to entertaining the masses. She previously owned the ever popular Pinky’s Dive Bar, and before that, Jill’s Place. Jill later shifted her focus to her furniture consignment store, Consign and Design, located on Blvd Fremont, but it seems that the energy and social draw that comes with operating a restaurant and bar is coaxing her back in. At Southside Jillz, you can relax while enjoying some live music, dance your heart out, or get in on one of many weekly tournaments! There will be horseshoe tournaments on Mondays at noon, with happy hour prices, and an eight ball tournament is every Friday at 7. There will be more to come, as Jill is working on putting together more games and activities. Check the Southside Jillz Facebook page for updated tournament times. Hours of operation are from noon until midnight (or whenever the party stops), and happy hour is every day from 4-6. Thursday is Ladies Night, with happy hour prices all day and live music from 5-7. Halfway between Sandy Beach and Old Port at the south end of Calle 13, Southside Jillz is one of the most conveniently located bars in town! Brightly painted turquoise, you can’t miss it. There is plenty of parking in the lot adjacent to the building. See you there! This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Body dark gray to black and has numerous fine teeth. This fish is fairly common to the north of the Midriff. They feed on Mackerel, Lobster, Tuna, Shark and large chunk baits and can grow to over 500 lbs. Giant Black Sea Bass prefer deep rocky bottoms. They are strong fighters and make excellent table fair.
Gulf Grouper (Baya)
This Sea Bass is the most common large Grouper in the upper and central Gulf. They can grow to about 5ft. in length and weigh up to 200 lbs. In the summer these fish usually are found at depths below 100 ft., but in late fall they move to shallower reefs, then back to deep water in early summer. They prefer rocky bottoms with caves and crevices. They are veracious predators and strong fighters when hooked.
Broom Tail Grouper (Garropa Jasplada)
The body color is olive brown with dark irregular blotches on the sides. Unlike other Groupers it has a tagged tail fin. Groupers prefer deep waters and takes large baits and jigs. Very strong fighter, but dives into rocks. They can weigh up to 100 lbs., and make excellent eating.
Leopard Grouper – Spotted phase / Leopard Grouper golden phase
Leopard or Golden Grouper (Sardinera) – This fish has two color phases; a golden phase which is uncommon and the spotted phase. The spotted phase has small reddish brown spots and a grayish brown black with white margins on the fins. They prefer shallow water and feed at dawn and dusk. Average weight is 5-25 lbs., but can grow up to 50 lbs. A good strong fighter that uses rocks to his advantage. Makes for great eating.
Spotted Cabrilla (Pinta, Cabrilla Pinta)
The body and fins are covered by reddish-brown spots. General coloration of the body is gray with dusky bars. The coloration looks very much like a Sand Bass, but this fish is much larger (up to 30 lbs.). This fish has rounded dorsal, anal and tail fins. They are found abundantly in rocky structures and will hit feathers, jigs and fresh dead baits. Good fighters and excellent eating.
Barred Pargo (Pargo Mulato)
This fish is found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. They are deep bodied, greenish-gold on their back with red on their lower sides and about 8 dark bars across the body. They average 3 -10 lbs., but can grow up to 30 lbs. Pargo are a good fighting fish that takes chunk baits fished on the bottom and are very good eating.
Red Snapper (Huachinango)
The body and fins are bright red with a pink to white belly. They prefer deep water around 250 ft. and fee mainly at night. The average weight is 2-5 lbs. but do get up to 15 lbs. Red Snapper takes baits fished near the bottom and yo-yo’d jigs. Excellent eating.
Spotted Sand Bass (Cabrilla Pintica)
A very abundant fish found inshore and offshore in the upper Sea of Cortez. Their color is an olivebrown with many black spots. The Spotted Sand
Bass frequents shallow to moderate depths over sand and rocky bottoms. Takes live bait, small lures and feathers. Makes good live bait for larger fish, also is very good eating. Averages 1-3 lbs.
Cortez Halibut (Lenguado)
A flat fish with both eyes on one side. Found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. Dark brown above with 8 -10 dark spots and a white underside. Prefers sandy bottoms. Takes drifted live or dead baits and small feathers. The mouth has a large single row of sharp teeth in each jaw. They average 3-5 lbs., but can get up to 25 lbs., and are excellent eating.
Finescale Trigger Fish (Cotchi)
Found throughout the Sea of Cortez, both inshore and offshore. Body color ranges from brownish to a blueish gray. They are voracious feeders and will take almost any bait and most jigs. Cotchi are very strong fighters and an excellent eating fish. Average weight is 2 – 4 lbs., but can weigh more than 8 lbs. and grow to 2 ½ ft. in length.
Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Bironche)
This Shark is blueish gray on the back shading into a reddish brown on it’s sides. The Sharpnose has non-serrated teeth with a deep notch on one side. This shark is commonly caught out of Puerto Peñasco and is the most common requiem shark in the Gulf. Grow to 4ft. in length.
Scalloped Hammerhead (Pez Martillo)
Deep olive to brownish gray with a white belly. Has a long upper tail lobe and a evenly scalloped head. This Shark is common throughout the Gulf and can reach up to 12 ft. in length.
Sierra Mackerel (Pez Sierra)
F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez inshore in large schools. The Sierra body colors are dark blue on the back and silver on its sides with several rows of golden spots along the sides. An excellent game fish that hits jigs and live bait. These fish are a very good eating especially as ceviche. They are also used extensively for bait. The average weight is 1-5 lbs. but can reach 15 lbs. and 3 ft. long.
Paloma Pompano (Palometa Pampanito)
Pompano are common throughout the Gulf. They are usually taken from shore or in shallow water on shiny spoons and lures. The body of the Pompano is dark on top with bright silvery sides and black tips on the dorsal fins. An excellent eating fish that grows up to 20 inches and up to 5lbs.
Yellowtail (Jurel De Aleta Amarilla)
F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez except in the far noth. Colors consist of a brassy yellow strip along its side and a blue/gray to olive above. Prefers live bait or jigs trolled or yo-yo’d. The fillets are best when marinated and then barbecued. Yellowtails gro to 5 ft. long and can weigh up to 80 lbs.
Black Skipjack (Barrilete)
Their body color is dark on top, silvery on the bottom with stripes
running down on the back and 3-5 black spots on the abdomen just below the pectoral fin. They migrate to the upper Gulf in late May or early June. May weigh up to 12 lbs. The meat is very strong in flavor. Skipjack makes an excellent bait fish.
Dolphin Fish (Dorado)
The body is a brilliant golden-green in color. Snout profile of older males is blunt and high foreheaded, whereas the females head is more tapered. The Dorado likes warm blue waters and migrates to the upper Gulf in late May or early June. They are an excellent food fish and can grow up to 6 ft. in length and weight up to 90 lbs.
Sailfish (Pez Vela)
The Sailfish’s body is dark blue on its back with a bright silver stomach and a very large dorsal fin. They may be seen basking on the surface following the warm waters to the upper Gulf in late May or early June. 100 lb fish are common, but fish up to 182 lbs. have been recorded. Very poor food value, so please practice catch and release.
Mako Shark (Tiburon Mako)
Found worldwide in tropical and warm temperature seas. The body is streamline and well proportioned. The back of the Mako is a brilliant blue-gray and the sides are light blue, changing to a snowy white on the belly. The Mako is the undisputed leader in attacks on boats, when hooked it will unleash its fury, leaping as high as 30’ out of the water. Has been known to bite the boat and occasionally leap into it, causing severe injuries to the angles. It can be easily distinguished from all the sharks by its teeth, which are curved like daggers with no cusps at the base or serrations along the razor sharp edges. The front surface is flat and the teeth are curved inward.
Pacific Sardine (“Sardina del Pacifio”)
Has a series of spots above the midline. Grows up to 12 inches, excellent bait fish.
White Seabass
Grayish blue back, silver sides, white belly and a square tail. Average length is 2 -5 ft. long and up to 90 lbs.
Shortfin Corvina
Gray back with silver sides, a white belly and a square tail. Medium mouth full of spikey teeth. Averages 1 ½ to 3 ½ ft. in length and a weight of 3 – 20 lbs.
Orangemouth Corvina
Gray back, cream colored sides and a triangular tail. Inside the mouth is orange to yellow in color. Average length is 1 ½ to 4ft. and weight from 3- 30 lbs.
Totoaba
Body dull silver burnished somewhat with iridescent copper over clad with small dark spots. Totoaba have angular tails and small eyes. They can grow up to 6 ft. in length and weigh up to 300 lbs. CAUTION: ALL TOTOABA ARE AN ENDANGERED SPECIES AND ARE PROTECTED BY LAW AND MUST BE RELEASED.
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Our Contributing writers...
Sandy Spain
Marcia Diane
Born in Colon, Panama and lived in Venezuela before moving to the U.S. at the age of 11, returning to Venezuela for the summers. Educated in California, High Scool in Burbank and College in Santa Barbara. Retired from City of Scottsdale after 23 years of service and 10 years service before that in Cypress, California. In both cities was involved in financial services and the environment. I am a widow with two married sons and two grandchildren. I purchased my home in Playa Encanto in 1986 and moved to Mexico full time after retiring in 2002.
I’ve had the honor of writing for one of the best publications in the business and with some of the finest colleagues for over a year now, yea RPT! When I was little I promoted circuses and trained animals. Now that was something to write about. When I grew up I just couldn’t stop, writing that is. Though I’ve stolen and trained some horses since then. Can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live than this astounding Sonoran Desert Sea…lucky, lucky me. Anybody who’s inclined to share their private thoughts, don’t hesitate to join our on-line writing group at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com. We put out our submissions every second Friday of the month. See you all there.
Gretchen Ellinger
Eddie Wharez
Considers herself blessed with the privilege of living and working Cholla Bay, which she thinks is one of the most inviting areas of Puerto Peñasco. After years of visiting Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen purchased a fishing shack by the water in Cholla Bay. The idea was to fix it up for weekends and vacations, and perhaps operate a bed and breakfast after retirement. After rebuilding, and a big curve in life’s road, Gretchen retired and started a new life in Cholla Bay. Over 7 years’ experience in real estate in Puerto Peñasco has earned Gretchen the respect of the real estate community, where it is known that she can be depended upon and trusted. Her numerous clients have come to depend on her for exemplary customer service, and expert advice in the fields of Cholla Bay real estate and retirement south of the border. Gretchen is Vice President of Education for AMPI (the Mexican association of real estate agents), and coordinates the annual clean-up of Cholla’s estuary by U of A students. That bed and breakfast dream? After over 7 years in operation, Casa Monica Cholla Bay B&B has many devoted visitors who would not stay anywhere else!
Rosarie Salerno
Has been a contributing writer, for the Rocky Point Times, since 2006. Rosarie has lived in Rocky Point for over 10 years. She has been a full time real estate professional in Rocky Point since she arrived and has been a licensed real estate agent in Arizona since 1986. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. Rosarie studied Accounting in N.Y.C., Fashion Designing as well as Video and Film Production in Tucson. Not only did she sell real estate in Tucson, but had a small income tax preparation service for almost 20 years. Rosarie is highly analytical in her work. She has an inquisitive mind.
Mike Bibb
Contributing writer, Mike Bibb from Safford, Arizona, is a recovering paranoid-schizophrenic with several bipolar disorders. As long as he remains under constant medication, the public is generally not at risk. However, he has been known to lapse into bouts of uncontrollable thirst which can only be sedated with multiple servings of iced Indios, Dox Equis or some similar tonic. There is no picture of him available at this time due to national security reasons should his face be seen in public.
Vince Deadmond
Vince Deadmond, “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy”, is coowner of Best Hardware in Apache Junction, AZ. He is an enthusiastic, caffeinated, fly fisher in search of a really good cookie. He has fly fishing stories published on the web, in local newspapers and magazines. His stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines.
Born in Boston, Nancy settled in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has three daughters and seven grandchildren. Nancy received her Masters degree from Northern Arizona University. Her computer career included Xerox and Control Data. She represented wineries in Europe working out of Libourne, France connecting wineries in Europe to the suppliers in the USA. Ten years ago, when she retired to Puerto Peñasco, she was appalled by the brutal way animals were treated and abused. Nancy started an animal rescue “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. Today she works closely with the city of Puerto Peñasco, conducting spay/neuter clinics and adoptions events.
Cap’n Greg
Designer - Owner of Diseños Casa y Jardín, born in Pachuca, Hidalgo, raised in Guadalajara, moved to Puerto Peñasco from Puerto Vallarta in 2003. He enjoys developing lasting personal relationships with his customers by beautifying their homes and making their dreams come true, loves music and good wine, he himself has taken every photo for his ads, member of the Interior Design Society and also of the Puerto Peñasco Photography Club,
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.
favorite quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” — Albert Schweitzer
Rob Baylor
Rob was born and lived for 60 years in Missoula, Mt. He retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service technician. Rob served two tours in Viet Nam in the 60’s and is very involved in the American Legion. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife, and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.
Lannette Phipps
My Bio…hmmm. Should I start at the age of 10 when I was kidnapped from Southern California and brought to Lake Havasu City to work in a factory mill (aka our home) stuffing independent phone books into plastic bags and then having to deliver said phonebooks doorto-door in temp’s well over 120-degrees from the back of a metal truck bed? Obviously there were no child labor laws back then and my kidnappers – aka Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. (This was before everyone who owned a PaintShop program thought they were designers – YES, I am talking about you!). We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. If you don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did. I could fill years of newspapers talking about the city and printers and escapades and stuff you really shouldn’t know about, but this is just a short bio. I have always wanted to be a writer of some sort so now I guess I am though my years have made me think I am a much better editor. I guess we can all be the judge of that when my first book is published…or not.
Anita Kaltenbaugh
Originally from Western Pennsylvania, lived and worked in Rocky Point for two years. Waking up and walking the beach everyday was a dream come true. Anita and her husband love to travel and explore new and different places all over the world, but her heart still remains in Puerto Peñasco. Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel SecretsInsider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Kindle, NOOK and Amazon.com.
Nancy Phelan
Mark Paliscak Marco Paliscak grew up on the East Coast and loved spending his summers at the Jersey Shore, enjoying the beach to the fullest. After graduating college, he moved to southern California and went on to get his Masters in Business Administration at the University of California, Irvine. Marco lived in Huntington Beach and Balboa Island for 13 years. He then relocated to Napa and lived in the wine country for a year. Missing the beach, he decided to move back to the beach to Santa Cruz, California. A great job offer took him south to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he lives today. Marco purchased his condo on Sandy Beach 9 years ago, and lives part-time at Bella Sirena and at home in Scottsdale with his family. “My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer...from deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach…I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing!” If you have an interesting story about Rocky Point whether it is your place of employment, an upcoming event, a past event, an old or funny story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us. You may be featured in the next…MARCO Y AMIGOS!
Steve Franklin
in Old Town near Mercedes.
Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He is also an Arson Detective for the Phoenix Fire Department. He enjoys taking photos of all sea life above and below the water. He visits the Yellowstone and Grand Teton areas of Wyoming as well as the Sonoran desert areas of Arizona & Mexico each year. His photography is displayed at Xochitl’s Restaurant in Cholla Bay, and at Gaby & Luis Galeria
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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (01152-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1WC) BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg)
AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL) ART GALLERIES MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10-3 (October thru April) Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont. www.mermaidsmarket.com (# MM-1) BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC – PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER – ONLY AMERICAN SALON IN Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 1063611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday &Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner 8AM - 8PM. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6)
DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – PPermanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) FOR SALE TURN KEY FULLY FUCTIONAL ESPRESSO COFFEE CART – Ready to set up. Self-contained with fridge, espresso machine, coffee grinder all included. Ask for Anita or Maria (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#86-2) HELP WANTED NOW HIRING 2 SALES MANAGERS – One living in Phoenix and one living in Rocky Point, bilingual, willing to travel, and at least 3 years of sales experience for Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Email your curriculum to aggeneral@hotelrockypoint.com. (#99-3) 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 (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4)
PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) CONDO FOR RENT - 2BD 2 1/2 BA. Garage. Spectacular ocean view, in Old Port. (044-638) 3808233. (#100-1) 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) LUXURY BEACHFRONT CONDO – 2.237 sq. ft. 2 ocean view bedrooms, 2ba. For sale or trade. Can be two separate rentals. Furnished, ready to move in. Close to new airport. LLC Trust in place. For pictures and info go to www. forsalebyowner.com/22804114. Email tessororuby2009@gmail. com (520) 977-4388. (#102-1) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@ hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6)
PEST CONTROL CONTRA PLAGAS – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 3838787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#1261) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) REALTY EXECUTIVES – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 7484134, local dial (044-638) 1104728 or email tomthomas360@ gmail.com. (#140-4) RV PARKS & SPACES PARK YOU RV RIGHT AT THE WATERS EDGE – in Rocky Point at Playa Bonita RV Park. Call toll free from USA (1-888) 2328142. From Mexico (1-800) 4266482 info@playabonitamail.com (#152-2) SERVICES PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) SATELLITE TV, DSS, DBS, FTA, C/BAND – Home theater, internet, audio/video, sales, service, custom installations, residential and commercial. Mobile (044-638) 103-5317 Mex. VOIP (602) 635-2246 USA. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1)
American Home Services, Your Home Services Concierge - Any and all home services/repairs and maintenance including HOME WATCH- maintenance and repair review for your property. WiFi thermostats, monitoring services, etc. www.americanhomeservices. mx. (044-638) 107 6750 (520) 303 1016. (#157-9) WEBSITE DESIGN – Showcase your products or services and reach new customers. Services: web development/design, video commercials & photography. Visit: www.LifeinaBoxMedia.com (#157-10) EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO – Weddings/ engagements, corporate events & family gatherings. Fluent in both Spanish and English. Visit www. MannySanchez.photography or (638) 107 7086. (#157-11) AQUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No Problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (01152-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) SHUTTLE SERVICE PHOENIX TO ROCKY POINT – Airport and residential pick-up with 15 person van. Best rates and FREE lunch. Call Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle and Tours at (623) 551-1616 or Toll Free (1-866) 568- 9001. (#158-4) TRAILERS FOR SALE TRAILER FOR SALE – Great for a Mexican Casita. 2004, 27 ft. Cherokee with Super Slide Open floor plan. Sleeps 6. Many amenities. $5,000 OBO. In storage at Playa Bonita. Call to see: English 638-109-4109, Spanish 638-384-7541. (#176-2)
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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.
AMPI The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities such as the Business Expo and A Taste of Peñasco. Business mixers are held occasionally, and the community is always invited. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients, one of only 3 MLS services in all Mexico. 2014 OFFICERS: President: Rommel Bustamante President-Elect: Jorge Valdes V.P. Legal: Ricardo Bórquez V.P. Ethics: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS V.P. President: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Richard Savino Secretary: John Fagundes V.P. Membership: Susie Flinn Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. Events: Jared Cranford VP Language & Culture: Fernando Curiel IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?
ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM
Provides basic school supplies, computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963 (602) 324-9529 mail@rockypointboattrips.com www.rockypointclassroom.com Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Boat Trips Office or sent to Barb at: PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ 85341
AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU
BOOK & EXCHANGE
CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)
CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION
383-4399: Madrid and Ave. Marcelo Pino grupaciongeorgepapanicolaou@hotmail.com Cancer clinic dedicated to early prevention. Screenings and tests available. MONTHLY MEETINGS 1st Thurs. of every month PATIENT CONSULTATIONS Wednesday 9AM-1PM PAPSMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior
Rocky Point Times Office Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13) Phone: 383-6325: Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pm www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors.
Director: Ruben Rodriguez Rico Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office.
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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Meetings The Passport Club 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next door to Galindo’s Café) English Speaking Meetings Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 10am-11am For more information call Conrad MX cell 638-110-2200. marsupis@gmail.com
AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2014 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge First Vice Commander: Paul Raddatz General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-0381 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!
AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.
ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.
BARB’S DOG RESCUE Help Us Help Them. We are a concerned group of dog lovers working to better the lives of Peñasco’s dogs. We are expanding our facility on the edge of town where we house dogs. We are committed to taking in abandoned and neglected dogs, maintaining and rehabilitating them in a healthy environment and finding loving permanent homes. We ask for your help. Virtually every dog that comes to us is malnourished and in poor health. The need is great. Visit Barb’s Dog Shelter located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, where you will see signs. Donations are also accepted at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Fremont Blvd, next to Cruz Roja. E-Mail BarbsDogRescue@aol. comm Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.
BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 3pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.
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 non-profit 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. 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!
C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
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: Gustavo Turati Manager: Maria Elena Garcia
(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.)
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.
CONNECTION CLUB Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at The Light House on Whale Hill. DICK STEELE (044-638) 105-0615 Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.
COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.
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.
Puerto Peñasco Animal Control Dedicated to prevention and disease control Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152 Coordinator: Dra. Socorro Canine Tech.: Mario Lopez Sub-Director: Jesus Bejarano Social Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine
D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx Directora: Mayor’s Wife Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money.
CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. 2012 OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre 2012 BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks, Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.
CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. is building a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. When completed, the home will be equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children will be taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.
EL GOLFO RUN Tom & Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. (602) 476-1939 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com
The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)
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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS 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.
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.
GUARDIAN ANGELS Ramon Ramos: 388-5362/(044-638) 112-0350 ramonramos@prodigy.net.mx Started by Linda and Guy Scholey, and taken over by Ramon since their departure, the Guardian Angels puts on a Christmas party for Escuela La Montaña, the school for handicapped children. Every year donators select a special child to buy a gift for. With donations received, they are also able to provide hot meals for the children throughout the year.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Hábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C. Pedro Martínez, English Spoken: 383-4323 Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.
HELPING HANDS Manos de Ayuda, Inc. 383-5287 or (520) 760-8645 President: Ramon Contreras Pamela J. Lyke Marquez: pjlmarquez@aol.com Manos de Ayuda, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides rehabilitation, health education, medical and therapy equipment and supplies to children with special needs. They also help with construction modifications at a nursing home, a free clinic, and day care facility. These projects are made possible by volunteer efforts and financial assistance. Your help is always needed.
I.R.A.D. Director: Julio Alberto Lucero Arreola 044-638-109-2566 Located off of Cholla Bay Road I.R.A.D. is the institute for the recovery of drug addicts and alcoholics. The shelter houses, feeds and cares for those persons addicted. They rely and operate solely on donations and often sell candy to raise money to keep the centers open. They will always present their identification.
LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. Phone: 382-0050 / (602) 476-1454 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Naoma Leader Vice President: Bart Stockton Treasurer: Randi Alcott Secretary: Raylene Pavlicek
LIONS CLUB Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Ramón Ramos Rodríguez Women’s Committee President Lupita de Ramos Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.
MEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultos y Jovenes La Esperanza A.C. Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo 044-638-106-4079 identificacruz@live.com.mx On Simon Morua behind the new cemetery The center helps men in need by providing clothing, housing, job training and food. They run solely on donations.
NUEVA CREACION Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Sub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez and Guadalupe de Soto Phone: 044-638-105-9804 Calle Juan Aldama No. 527 Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.
OA Overeaters Anonymous Tuesdays 9:30AM Manuel Arista (some as AA) Phone: 044-638-103-3405 48 Campeche Ave.
OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB President: Lew Felton Fun group that hold meetings every month and puts on a variety of fun activities such as the Bash every year and donates to local charities and organizations.
PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION Founder: Steve Schwab Coordinator: Richard C. LaNasa Established 2003 520-232-2241 PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737 www.penascochildrensfoundation.org
PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T
A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.
PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) Is a group of local singles, both full time and part time residents. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Puesta del Sol Restaurant beachside patio at the Playa Bonita Hotel and breakfast each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at various restaurants in town. The Saturday location will be announced each Tuesday. For more information contact Emma or Marti and get on the email list for group announcements. Emma: (local home) 383-3273 or (magic jack) 702-359-1095. Marti: (local cell) 638-103-4027 or (magic jack) 520-284-0944 or (U.S. cell, works locally) 812-319-1463. Or, if you prefer, just show up at the Tuesday happy hour.
RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T
SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES
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.
South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Robert Adams at Playa Bonita RV Park adibob@prodigy.net.mx, local 382-5034 or Magic Jack (602) 449-1030 or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@ gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 3869774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.
RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON
2 FISH MINISTERIOS
Brenda Barden: 044-638-386-9197 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.
Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship
REHABILITATION CENTER
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE
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
Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321
Tab Gray: tab@rockypoint.com Family of God Christian Fellowship PO Box 738, Lukeville, AZ 85341
ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE 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.
PISTA LOS PATOS SAND DRAGS Phone: 383-3105 Super fast racers from all over the U.S. and Mexico race each other down the sandy track, which is located just north of town. Everyone welcome. Events are held throughout the year, call above for schedule and times.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN Professional Business Women’s Club Meetings each Tuesday 8PM Phone: 383-2052 Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com This association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.
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.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ginger Phillips: (972) 742-3740 Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.
SANTA CLAUS CLUB
RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)
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.
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SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION
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.
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.
Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx
Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday Friday 8AM - 2PM or can be dropped off at the Black Dog All gifts are taxdeductible Checks payable to: Mission Heartbeat PO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341 This rapidly growing organization was created after seeing the desperate need families were faced with when the U.S. economy declined, heavily impacting Mexico, and the peso dropped dramatically. As a result, jobs vanished, more people became homeless and could no longer afford to feed their families. Pastor Stan Tedrow shared his burden to feed the hungry with his congregation, and two feeding sites were born on February 24, 2009 with more being added since then. Currently, citizens can receive a hot meal at Fountain of Life Mission in Colonia San Rafael and at Arizona Taco Place on Constitucion and at Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.
TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Ave. Coahuila 444 Int. 1a Fremont & Víctor Estrella www.cometorockypoint.com Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm President: Hector Vazquez Lic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025 Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444
UNCOMMON WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND GROUP Rosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134 Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!
WEEKEND MISSIONS 323 Leon de La Barra and Madero (in the old Hotel Villa Granada) 383-1394/(480) 626-5440/(480) 503-8832 Founders: Mark, Jerry and Rusty Renovation Coordinator: Conrad Provides for the physical and spiritual needs of the very poor, widowed and orphaned. Donations of building supplies and other everyday supplies always welcome.
WOMEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869 anaycruz@live.com From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.
YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION (638) 107-9936 Rick Busa: RBusa@ysf.com.mx 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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Letters to Editor Send your letters to the editor to our mailing address P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, AZ 85341 or email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com Thanks Sandra and Lannette and Alicia, love getting my RPTimes every month.
B. Rock Oro Valley, AZ
I did not know the turtles nested here...how cool!!! Lynne Morck It’s rare, for our beaches, but it just happened! In from 45 to 75 days ...we will have baby turtles making it to the Sea!! I’ve been trying to find out how to find out get who the artists are that did the murals on the main road a few years ago. I’d love to have some original art by Rocky Point artist in our condo. Any ideas on how to contact them? Thanks! Kay Shafer Victor Aleman is a local Rocky Point artist/ muralist. He did all my murals at my “Ranchito”. Love him...love his work!! Dear Sandra, thanks for the reminder notice…I always look forward to your “bit of sunshine” in my mailbox every month! Enclosed is my renewal check. I was wondering if you’d consider doing an article about Mexican auto insurance. There are so many choices, especially as you drive through Ajo. Do you recommend any particular companies? Do we insure for Blue Book value – high or low? What companies will let any work be done in the U.S.? Thanks so much for your wonderful paper! Jennifer Cordova Moreno Valley, CA The Newspaper cannot recommend a particular company for you, but if you email Alicia/Sandy at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com we can talk. You insure for Kelly Blue Book value, because you will only get (probably) the low amount. My subscribed copy is probably waiting for me at post office. Live in Cholla until mid-week next week. When will mini mart have copies? Marilyn Loos Haney Yes your paper is in your mailbox. The mini-mart in Cholla will have them today. Thank you for being a subscriber!! I’ll be there...just have a bottle of caramel tequila saved for me!!! :-) Becky Delgado-Watlington And I have three bottles of Añejo waiting for me at the Tequila Factory!!
Yes, they’ve been roped off! It’s right in front of our condo at Puerto Privada. The Mexico Game and Fish is guarding 24/7. It’s very cool!! Timothy Bowen Yes, the turtle eggs which were laid 2 days ago on Sandy Beach are well protected. (Sorry to say, the turtles did not survive) That’s the only thing Rocky Point lacks -- rideable surf. Mark Kuykendall True, Mark, no riding our surf. We were wondering what was going on there. We like to launch the balloon from here. Well I guess a wind generator will put an end to that! Suzie Forward Launch @ the “Ranchito”. Hi, I saw you mentioned El Pollo Papago and Martin in one of your RPTs and finally we found where he moved, but he wasn’t open and I cannot find anything anywhere that says when he is open. Has he closed permanently? If not, can you tell me what his hours are? We really would like to patronize him again. Thank you, Jo Valentine Jo, he’s open. When he sells his last chicken... he’s gone for the day. That’s all we know. Thank You and the crew for having BBQ at the American Legion in Rocky Point Puerto Peñasco... Hope to see some pics on your FB soon.. Thank you for making the 4th of July such a big success. The 20 plus families we feed every week, will not go hungry this summer. You and your team rock. Ardi Harris We had a blast, and the food was FABULOUS! Peñasco is a great place to be. Heather Cournoyer You got that right, Heather! Hi All, My husband and I are seriously considering retirement, the only thing that has held us back is the fact that we have a large, goofy, chocolate lab. Can I ask you all - is Rocky Point pretty dog friendly? I saw the picture of the big yellow lab on your photos (and yes, I am very conscientious about picking up my pups poop), and it looks like I can throw the stick in the water at the beach
(yea!). Are there many strays? Are the vets good? Anything else you can tell me? I appreciate any words of advice. Karen Thoroughman Have you been here? Yes we are pet friendly, and our vets are very good. Ques. Have you guys tried Rocky Point Chinese food on Sinaloa street??? If so, how is it?” Tanya Fierro-Mendez It has been here longer than any other, as far as I know. We used to order from them all the time. SOOO glad you guys enjoyed it! We LOVE our Colin’s Cantina! I think I have finished trying everything on the menu - it’s hard to pick a favorite but if I HAVE to I would say the shrimp tacos! AMAZING! Oh, but wait - I also love the hatch chili chicken burger DOUBLE AMAZING! Barbara Bahrenburg Rock Now, I LOVE the shrimp sampler!!! Yes, thank you so much! I hope my sister club finds it to be a great place to add to their events planning!! Ron Martinez Yes, ask the Airstream Club to let me know when they get to Rocky Point, maybe we can get a group photo for thr RPTimes?? SandyO First letter on page 58 contains an error in your response to Cory as there is no middle school at Newland School but there is at Cima and at Institute Sonora, for schooling their children. Thanks. I love the paper and never miss reading it. J. Pentecost Hola June, thanks for noticing our error. Yes, Newland (Bilingual) has grades K thru 6, CIMA (Bilingual) has Daycare, Preschool, K thru 6 and 7-8-9, and Instituto Sonora (Private / Catholic) offers Preschool, K-6, 7-8-9, and grades 10-11-12, CRECE Colegio Bilingue has K-6 and 7-8-9. SandyO Flavios...avocado surprise or a whole fried fish are my favs! Christine Kepler Wynand I want lunch...NOW! Umm. I remember there have been days and I’ve heard the stories. When they went to Mannys for Margs and next thing they
knew it was five o clock somewhere!! Jajaja Mel Johnson Yup, I’ve heard those ‘stories’, too. Let’s make it happen! Californians would love to be able to fly in. Si se puede! Iris Renteria Yes, flights in to and out of Rocky Point would be great!! Hey Mark I just received my RPT and I want to tell you how much I enjoyed your contribution this month. Gratitude is my favorite thing in life each day and I appreciate you sharing the importance of listening, being kind and most of all, being THANKFUL. I especially appreciated your message about being gracious to our beach vendors. They are wonderful, loving people only trying to feed their families and they work real hard each day - and I just cringe when I see someone shooing them away. You CAN do it with a smile… Barbara Rock Princesa We went to Rocky Point in June and the shrimp was more expensive than last year around the same time!! Shrimp is my weakness lol!!! Elsa Soto Shrimping season just started up again, mid-September. Love it! Morning, I am looking for a charity or church that I can donate a trailer to. Trailer 20ft 1970 Security trailer, sleeps 4. Please send any contacts that you may know so I can make arrangements to donate. We’ll be in Rocky Point the week of October 5th through the 12th and would like to donate to a needy family then. Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated. Janice Boyce Janice, What a wonderful donation for some needy family...we suggest you talk to the pastor of Family of God church, Tab Gray, to find the best recipient for your donation. SandyO
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January 4, 2015
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January 13, 2015
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January 20, 2015
06:14:54 AM
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January 26, 2015
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February 3, 2015
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February 11, 2015 08:52:02 PM
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20 practical ways you can use Coke as a domestic cleaner:
Removes grease stains from clothing and fabric
• Removes rust; methods include using fabric dipped in Coke, a sponge or even aluminum foil. Also loosens rusty bolts. • Removes blood stains from clothing and fabric. • Cleans oil stains from a garage floor; let the stain soak, hose off. • Kills slugs and snails; the acids kills them. • Cleans burnt pans; let the pan soak in the Coke, then rinse. • Descales a kettle (same method as with burnt pans) • Cleans car battery terminals by pouring a small amount of Coke over each one. • Cleans your engine; Coke distributors have been using this technique for decades. • Makes pennies shine; soaking old pennies in Coke will remove the tarnish. • Cleans tile grout; pour onto kitchen
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EVENTS CALENDAR JANUARY 2015 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4:30PM Peñasco Singles (PS) happy hour at Playa Bonita Hotel 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. 54). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection meets at The Light House. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 54). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 1093766 or email mmdonnadonna@aol.com for more info. 5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 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 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English)
6PM AA meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 9AM Alcoholics Anonymous Meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513.
CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Thursday 1st • Happy New Year! Saturday 3rd • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts. 10AM - 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont. Friday 16th • Santa Claus Chili Cookoff at Playa de Oro. Saturday 17th • Garage Sale will be at Playa de Oro from 10am to 2pm. To benefit the Santa Claus Club. • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts. 10AM - 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont. • Santa Claus Chili Cookoff at Playa de Oro.
Saturday 21st • Natalicio de Benito Juárez • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts. 10AM - 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont. Saturday 28th • Game Night at the Cholla Bay Community Center. APRIL Wednesday 1st • Fools’ day Saturday 4th • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts.10AM - 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont. Sunday 5th • Easter Sunday
Monday 19th • Martin Luther King Day
Thursday 9th • 60th Annual Fishing Derby
Friday 23rd • RCPM - January Jam
Friday 10th • 60th Annual Fishing Derby
Saturday 24th • RCPM - January Jam
Saturday 11th • 60th Annual Fishing Derby
FEBRUARY Thursday 5th • Día de la Constitución
Sunday 12th • 60th Annual Fishing Derby
Saturday 7th • 207Miles: 207Miles is a two-day cycling event from Phoenix to Rocky Point, Mexico. Launched out of a desire to increase awareness of the poverty so close to home, and to raise funds for those fighting it. For more info visit www.207miles.com. • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts. 10AM - 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont.
Monday 13th • Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
Saturday 14th • Valentine’s Day Monday 16th • Presidents’ Day
Saturday 18th • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts. 10AM 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont. • 8th Annual CBSC Horseshoe Tournament Friday 24th • Rocky Point Triathlon at Las Palomas Resort Saturday 25th • Rocky Point Triathlon at Las Palomas Resort
Saturday 21st • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts. 10AM - 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont.
MAY Friday 1st • Dia del Trabajo (Mexico)
MARCH 2015
Friday 15th • Teacher’ Day
Saturday 7th • Mermaid’s Market - Arts and Crafts. 10AM - 3PM. Showcasing local artisans. Shrimp Plaza at Benito Juarez and Freemont.
Sunday 10th • Mothers’ Day
Saturday 23rd • Students’ Day Monday 25th • Memorial Day
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