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Editorial By Lannette Phipps

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare (RIP 1946-2018) Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editor Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Why, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceding publication MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341 TELEPHONE From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325 From the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 E-MAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS See Page 70 PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

e had an excellent start of summer and now we’re getting a little warmer, and a bit humid, but that’s okay because we are still a good 15° to 20° below Arizona temperatures. I suspect that’s why there is a steady flow of traffic on Hwy. 8 every day of the week now. It’s very helpful for you to shoot us a Facebook message or email if there is a border line-up, delay in traffic, accident or whatever you think is important for our readers and community – that way we can post it right away on Facebook and everyone will have the latest information. Isn’t social media great? Since we do have increased traffic, the border has attracted more vendors and window washers. So please go slow and watch all around you. Most of the vendors keep a safe distance from your vehicle, but some will step out in front of you or walk beside your vehicle while trying to wash your windows, so just be aware and go slow. Las Vegas style gambling is coming to Rocky Point for the 8th year and it keeps getting bigger and better! If you’re not much of a gambler, it’s still a very fun night to come out and socialize (and

you can always give your chips to me :)). On Saturday, July 6th, the 8th Annual Las Vegas Night for Charity Event will take place at the Sonoran Sky Resort on Sandy Beach. It’s always a lot of fun to see friends and meet new people…and gamble! You can play Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, etc. and there will be over 100 prizes given away and bid upon, from t-shirts to vacations and everything in-between. Besides having fun, the object of the night is to be the person with the most chips at the end of the night so you can bid on all of the fabulous auction prizes. The ticket price includes dinner, served by Cielito Lindo Fine Mexican Cuisine, and playing chips. There is also a full cash bar and all the proceeds go to charity. It’s been a very busy month for all of us here at the Rocky Point Times and we have some exciting news. Drumroll please…We have built ourselves a new office!! Yay… and finally!! We’ve had some

commercial lots for many, many years so we decided it’s time to get a fresh start and have a respectable office. We have started off small for expediency but will still have the library and we’ll have lots of parking and no leaky roof! So exciting! (And eventually we’ll have an all-around shelf for all of Mom’s frogs.) We delayed announcing the new office since construction had not begun as of the July paper being sent to the printer, but as of this writing the building is up, and the guys are going like gangbusters. I suspect we’ll be able to move in by the end of August or first of September. Our new office will be located off Samuel Ocaña and we’ll keep you updated as to when we will officially be moving. We are all very excited to get situated in our new office and will bring you all of the details and photos next month. Not to worry, we won’t move without letting all of you know CON’T ON PAGE 22

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ADVERTISERINDEX & PHONENUMBERS DIALING INSTRUCTIONS from the U.S., Canada and Mexico

ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.

(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number

CALLING FROM THE U.S.

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

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

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

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

to dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number to dial PP from a long distance MX cell dial 045-638 + 7-digit number

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

U.S. numbers are listed with (brackets) around area code. Some businesses have U.S. offices and others may be using VOIP lines.

INDEX A

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

B Baja Autoservices..........................044-638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Barb’s Dog Rescue........................044-638-114-1659 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Buffalo Rent A Car.............................(638) 388-9999 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Casago............................(602)888 9109/383-1545 Chef Mickey's Place...........................(638) 388-9500 Chef Tony Mena..................................(638) 107-5752 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 Cholla Bay Oyster House........................(638) 382-5443 Cholla Bay Powder Coating..............044-638-105-9290 .......................................................U.S. 602-989-0646

C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 Cielito Lindo Restaurant................(638) 108-2100 Ext. 7 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Clippers Barber Shop............................(638) 100-0982 Coffee Point.........................................(638) 388-5771

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

Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 Ellie Balderrama..........323-308-5688 / 638-380-3625 Encantame Towers........480-445-9200 / 638-688-1010 Esperanza Home Care....................................383-8694

Family of God Medical Clinics................(638) 383-3480 or...................................................(480) 812-5200 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

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

Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free..................................602-971-0166 Hector Munro...................................(602) 503-0682 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

I-J-K

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

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

Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Maria Ituarte......................................(602) 883-6634 Mariachis & Tequila...............................(638) 383-1499 Mark Paliscak.......................................(602) 526-7478 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Mic Mickey's...............................(638) 383-8928 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................(520) 777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiago’s Body Shop.............................638-384-1962 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Skullys Cantina..........................................388-9900 Sonoran Autoservice.......................602-909-4864 or.......................................................638-382-5423 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Property Inspection Services....(623) 200-8574 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sunset Rv Park...................................(638) 388-5094 .............................................................(480) 525-2917 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772

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

P Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Playa Azul............................................602-789-4277 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts....................(602) 789-4277 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777 ................................................(520) 505-7777 Pristine Beaches............................480-495-5207 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

Q&R Real Consulting.....................................638-383-3546 .......................................................U.S. 602-412-3598 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800 or.................................................638-388-1295 Rebecca & Rene Palomino....................(520) 407-6086 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point BBQ House..........................(638) 100-6886 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Gallery.......................................383-7174 Rocky Point Home Builders.............044-638-383-6524 or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683 Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134 Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132 or..................................................520-303-3960 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255

T Tapia & Associates Attorneys................(480) 467-4611 Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Horny Toad....................................(480) 488-9542 The New Mexican Restaurant..................638-690-1472 The Rocky Point Bed & Breakfast............(602) 507-7829 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413 Tucson Sonoran Express.......................(520) 954-2556 Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

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

W WCI Group................(638) 110-5730 / (480) 297-7818 West Coast Mexico Insurance..............(818) 788-5353 Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 ZaGas.......................................................383-8100 Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

Assembly of God..........................................................383-3364 Adonai Comunidad Cristiana.......................................383-3865 Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco..........................383-2240 Peñasco Christian Fellowship.......................................383-4513 Family of God Christian Fellowship.........................383-3480 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall.............................388-6244 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.....................................383-2959 Templo La Hermosa...................................................383-7130

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 ELECTRIC

Emergency dial...071

Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT

Emergency dial...068

Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE

Emergency dial...066

Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

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

Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627 Closed Wed.

Sushi Sun 383-2772

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

Pedro's Restaurant (638) 105-5166

TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casago Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Little Cesars at the north end of town USA: 602 888 9109 MX: 52 (638) 383-1545 Website www.casago.com Email homesrentals@casago.com

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

EVENTS CALENDAR JULY 2019 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Thursday 4th • Happy U.S. Independence Day! Saturday 6th • Sonoran Resorts 8th Annual LAS VEGAS NIGHT 7pm-11pm • 1st Annual Beer Fest in Puerto Peñasco. Held Sat. at 6pm at La Arena 3C at the end of Calle 13. Live Music, BBQ by Mexicali Smokers and more... Friday 19th • Virtual U.S. Consular Office from 12pm - 1pm AUGUST 2019 Thursday 1st • Happy Birthday Alicia! SEPTEMBER 2019

Saturday 19th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay • Black and White Ball Gown to benefit the DIF. Held at the Convention Center. Sunday 20th • CBSC Angler of the Year Phase II at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay Saturday 26th • One Club Open at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay • Cornhole Tournament at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay Thursday 31st • Halloween NOVEMBER 2019 Saturday 2nd • Dia de Los Muertos

Monday 2 • Labor Day (U.S.)

Thursday 7th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally.

Monday 16th • Mexico Indepence Day

Friday 8th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally.

OCTOBER 2019

Saturday 9th • 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally.

Saturday 5th • SADR - Point To Point the long way visit Sunday 10th www.racesadr.com • 19th Annual Rocky for more info. Point Rally. Sunday 6th • SADR - Point To Point the long way visit www.racesadr.com for more info. Saturday 12th • Cholla Bay Offroad Poker Run, more info to come. Monday 14th • Columbus Day (U.S.)

Monday 11th • Veterans Day (U.S.) Monday 18th • Mexican Revolution Day DECEMBER 2019 Friday 6th • SADR - Cholla 250, visit www.racesadr. com for more info.

Saturday 7th Friday 18th • SADR - Cholla 250, • CBSC Angler of the visit www.racesadr. Year Phase II at JJ's com for more info. Cantina in Cholla Bay

EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. TUESDAYS AA - 7:00 pm Big Book Study open meeting 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 3820113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. THURSDAYS AA - 11:00 am Women's meeting open meeting Al-Anon meets at 11am. English meetings. (See pg. 42) PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - POWERBAL BINGO at the American Legion Post MX15 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Latitude 31º - Card games and other games. Gringo Bingo at Colin's Cantina from 4pm - 6pm FRIDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. Seashell Museum (Free admission) Open every Friday 10am to 5pm. (638) 388-6559. Seashell Museum by Naomi & Russ Black. Open from 10am to 5pm. July thur Sept. by Appointment only. Address: 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At 8am every Sunday. All our welcome.

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auren Williams from Glendale, AZ, presented Cap’n Greg with quite a list of questions. LAUREN: What is the correct way to do tequila shooters? CAP'N GREG: I don’t personally partake, but I have closely observed the routine practiced by others. With a shot glass of tequila poured, and a lime already cut into wedges, the drinker licks his or her hand between the thumb and forefinger and shakes on some salt. The first two shots go like this: lick the salt, toss down the tequila, then suck on a lime wedge. For the third shot, the person does the lime before, then the shot and skips the salt. And the fourth shot and beyond, the person licks the person next to him, downs the tequila, spills the salt on the floor and is unable to find the lime. And, hopefully, not his or her car keys, either. LAUREN: What’s the difference between an enchilada and a burrito? CAP'N GREG: About 100 pesos. LAUREN: How would I go about choosing a good deep sea fishing charter? CAP'N GREG: As a boat owner for 50 years, I know that even the best maintained equipment can

fail suddenly, especially when salt water is involved. That’s why I always have back-up systems. For charter boats that go waaaay out on the briny blue, I prefer those with two engines, two marine band radios, two GPS units, two anchors and extra fuel and water. It’s also good to have a two-person crew, at least one of which speaks English, if you are not fluent in Spanish. LAUREN: Is it possible to eat breakfast at Max’s and not order a Bloody Mary? CAP'N GREG: No. LAUREN: Can I get a room with a view for $50 a night? CAP'N GREG: Absolutely, Lauren, but the view you get won’t be one you want to see. LAUREN: What would I do if I stepped on a stingray? CAP'N GREG: Probably scream and say some very bad words? LAUREN: No. After that. CAP'N GREG: Get to the Red Cross (Cruz Roja) on Fremont, or any clinic, like San Jose on Benito Juarez. They will fix you right up. The Red Cross will ask for a donation, and clinics will charge for the doctor and/or a nurse, which won’t be much. LAUREN: Thanks, Cap’n Greg. CAP'N GREG: The pleasure is all mine, Lauren.

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Largest Development in 12 Years Gets Under Way in Rocky Point By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

Encantame Towers

his past Memorial Day Weekend saw the inauguration of Rocky Point’s newest beachfront development. With many residents, state, and local officials present, the ribbon was cut on the recently completed sales center for the Encántame Towers project The project is the first new development to get underway in town in 12 years. MG Developments, headed by Miguel Guevara and Mary Snyder, is known for a long string of successful projects, including Princesa Resort, the Sonoran Sea and Spa, and Puerta Privada. MG Developments is also currently constructing a commercial center in Rocky Point that will include a new multiplex cinema. (Cinepolis) On site rental services for owners, and property management will be handled by Casago Reservations. “We are excited to partner with the team at Encantame, and to work with each condo owner” said Casago CEO Steve Schwab. Along

with Encántame Towers, Casago has also been designated to exclusively handle rentals at MG Developments project Real Center in Guadalajara. Other invited guests included Jorge Vidal Ahumada, Secretary of State Economy, Rocky Point Mayor Ernesto ‘Kiko’ Munro, and Terencio Gutiérrez Valenzuela, Secretary of the City Council. Guests were able to view an on site, furnished 2 bedroom floorplan representative of the finishes and materials to be used in Encántame Towers. The Sales Center is located at the turn off and new round about along Sandy Beach and it’s resorts. Construction on the project is now underway. Sales were first made available for tower number one at an event this past October. Almost 50% of the units were sold at that point, underscoring the interest from the market. Delivery is expected to begin by Fall of 2020. Encántame Towers is located on Playa Encanto, approximately 15 minutes to the east of Rocky Point. The finished resort will be comprised of 3 towers, reaching a height of 24 stories, a first for the town. The project will feature a well liked restaurant from Guadalajara, Santo Coyote. The resort will also offer the only bowling alley in

Rocky Point! For more information on Encántame towers – https:// encantametowers.com/project/ Miguel Guevara of MG Developments spoke to guests about how the project was over 14 years in the making. “We asked, is Rocky Point ready again? And every year was like, ‘no, I dont think so’. And last year, after the economy booming in the United States, all the Mexican destinations are booming – Puerto Vallarta, Ixtapa, Mazatlan, Cancun. Things were going well. We reviewed the Lukeville

crossing numbers. In 1995, we had 900 crossings every year. When we started the Sonorans, we used to have a little bit over a million crossings every year. The best times were 2008, when we had 1.3 million. That was the best time for Rocky Point. And then we sank into the 500,000 of 2011. So there was nothing we could do then. Since then we have had 7 straight years growing. And last year for the first time since the crises, we passed the 1,000,000 crossings. Then immediately we said, ok we are ready to come back.” Mr. Guevara explained that a world tour of sorts was undertaken to understand what the most current styles were in projects in other major destinations like Dubai, and Singapore. Mayor Kiko Munro commented on his personal experience with Miguel Guevara. “He’s going to come up with a very good, quality product. And of course that is going to spread the word that Peñasco is more active than ever, that it is alive, and that we are ready to receive many more people and investments.” The Mayor mentioned that starting Dec. 7th, Rocky Point will become the first cruise ship home port in Mexico.

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Circus Mexicus Delivers Once Again!!!

By Mark Paliscak

ow, was there the excitement in town for Circus Mexicus this year! What a way to bang out the 4 day festival with the largest group of bands to play for the festival in all of the 20 years since Circus Mexicus has begun. From talk around town, every rental was sold out and the crowds were fantastic and definitely the biggest ever. Way to go Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers for topping it all off on Friday and Saturday nights with the best show I have seen you perform! It was a great mix of old and new tunes as well as some awesome cover songs capped off with an amazing fireworks show that had the crowd oohing and awwwing…and certainly last but not least, kudos to the Poturalski crew and their army of workers and volunteers who catered to all the fans …you truly made for another awesome year… great job Cathy and Scotty Pea, Erin, Tom, Natasha, Brando and

everyone who contributed to the success of the events for all your hard work. Hats off to Chad and Betsy as well for an amazing light show at this year’s event! I had the pleasure of bartending the VIP tent with my two new buddies, Dianne and Niki Janfruchte, a mother and daughter team. We had a blast bartending the event and even came up with our own shot for the concerts… the Di Ni Mo…for Dianne, Niki and Marco. Thank you to the fans that tried them out! Roger Clyne’s Mexican Moonshine and XX and Tecate beers seemed to be great sellers as well. The diversity of the bands was truly phenomenal from some of my favorites such as Mr. Marainga, Eddie and the Getaways, Natalie and Sweet Talkers and Orkesta Mendoza. Mr. Marainga, fronted by Craig Poturalski, sound is just so unique and entertaining. The drum show and array of instruments played by Craig is simply amazing! For those of you that like rock, Eddie and the Getaways really put on quite the show! It is not just Eddie Eberle’s great voice and wild nature that has the crowd aghast, it is literally every member of the band’s instruments and professionalism that make for a fabulous show! Natalie and the Sweet Talkers was equally impressive. Natalie has such a soulful voice and she and her band really put on quite a show and connect with their audience. Hats off to the whole band…and another Fireball shot :). Lastly, I had not seen Orkesta Mendoza before but WOW was there a lot going on with an array of horns, maracas, singers, guitarists…the performers just seemed to go on and on and it just was so appropriate with their local Mexican flavor…loved

them! The way they arranged their instruments and sometimes even had the trumpet players out in parts of the crowd really played up the entertainment factor. There were so many more bands that were truly awesome and there’s only one piece of advice I can say about next year’s 21st annual Circus Mexicus…DO NOT MISS IT!!! Circus Mexicus is a truly unique way to meet up with old and new friends! Max and Mardell whom I met last year and new buddies like Manda and Shelli are just some of the countless friends I had the pleasure of working and carrying on with over the course of the weekend! And, you never

really know when the band is going to lower a microphone in your face…OMG…I had to wing it and pull it off…and have you rap out about your friends! But, after all I always laugh it out and enjoy it all! I am not sure what the final head count was but it sure looked bigger than any of the years past and the revelry sure spilled into the streets afterward as people kept up the celebrations right into Banditos after the main show was over and the bands continued rocking out til 4 in the morning! I truly wish your summer is going fabuloso and your dreams are all coming true in Rocky Point! With the real estate market really heating up with new and previously owned condos and homes, maybe it is your time to purchase? It was the best decision I personally have ever made! Getting time to retire? What an awesome choice to make your later years the best ever right her in Rocky Point. All the best to you ADIOS AMIGOS GOD BLESS

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Economic Indicators Point to Record-Setting Year for Puerto Peñasco

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

he year 2019 is shaping up to a breakthrough year for Puerto Peñasco in terms of growth, development and progress as all economic indicators still point upward showing record growth for tourism, housing-starts and overall economic expansion this year. A great example of this was last month’s 20th annual Circus Mexicus music festival which was held featuring four-days of jam-packed live music showcasing over 30 bands included local favorite Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. The event drew thousands of visitors who began arriving mid-week selling out most of the local condo units and hotels. The influx of dollars due to events such as this stimulates the local economy and is one of many reasons why Puerto Peñasco is beginning to grow exponentially. The music festival came on heels of a record-breaking Semana Santa (Easter) and Spring Break Seasons where again thousands of tourists flocked to our once sleepy fishing village and enjoyed all it has to offer. This year is a major change from years’ past when crowds where much smaller and less frequent. The increase in tourism dollars is fueling the growth

of this city making it one of the best investments in all of Mexico. In just the first weekend of spring break we saw an estimated 29,000 tourists according to the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau with hotel occupancy rates reaching highs of 77%. It seems that the world is catching wind of our little vacation secret here because Forbes Magazine ranked Puerto Peñasco 6th in the world this year for the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in an article published back in March. According to Forbes Magazine, Puerto Peñasco is described as a small fishing village located on the Sea of Cortes in Mexico, is a little over 60 miles from the US border which makes the seaside city a popular drive to destination (from Arizona, you can arrive in 3 hours). You can snorkel with sea lions at Bird Island or fish at Rocky Point beaches. In just the first weekend of spring break we saw an estimated 29,000 tourists according to the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau with hotel occupancy rates reaching highs of 77%. With all this momentum, Rocky Point’s first cruise liner will “officially,” set sail from Puerto Peñasco and cruise the Gulf of California in an historic event for the city during the first week of December which will be the perfect year-end cap. Cruise and Maritime Voyages, the company responsible for Puerto Peñasco’ s long-awaited maiden voyage, will launch the new service using its ship the Astoria officially on December 7. They will be the only company currently cruising the Gulf of California. The Astoria has 277 cabins and a capacity for 500 passengers. Currently there are 6, 11day trips that will be offered over this year and next according to Hector Vazquez, Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau President, as he

It is not difficult to build your dream home and/or investment property and there has never been a better time to start construction.

joined the CBS5 This Morning & 3 TV's Good Morning Arizona news teams in a live interview. Destinations along the way include Topolobampo, Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Loreto, and Santa Rosalía. Puerto Peñasco is ripe with investment opportunities especially in the real estate market. According to real estate sources there are many deals available on lots. For example, beach front lots in Las Conchas can start in low 200s and if you choose a lot with a short walk to the beach prices average $25,000 plus closing costs. Overall, prices for land are still very reasonable and there are many other beach front communities with excellent deals on land available as well. If you do purchase a lot in the future just know it is not difficult to build your dream home and/or investment rental and there has never been a better time to start construction given the strength of the dollar and the competitive lot prices. Construction prices per livable sq ft can range from $90 to $120 which is very reasonable for a high-quality, concrete block construction home. When it comes time to interviewing a builder just make sure that you choose a company who abides by Mexican Federal Labor Laws, has an outstanding reputation in the community, who uses American Construction Contracts and protects all funds with an American Escrow accounts during the construction

process. If you need land, please contact one of our many real estate professionals who advertise in this newspaper who would be happy to discuss the opportunities available during your stay. About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and engineered renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@ rockypointhomebuilders.com

The 20th annual Circus Mexicus music festival which was held last month featuring four-days of jampacked live music showcasing over 30 bands included local favorite Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. (Photo courtesy of circusmexicus.net)

Cruise and Maritime Voyages, the company responsible for Puerto Peñasco’ s long-awaited maiden cruise ship voyage, will launch the new service December 7 using its ship the Astoria pictured here. About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh

obody has ever crossed the sea between Puerto Penasco and San Felipe…wait for it… on a Jet Ski. On June 8th, 2019, during the Circus Mexicus weekend Richie Hudson and Rob Kirby decided to create a true adventure and go where no man or woman has gone before. On two modified jet ski’s- purposebuilt to hold more fuel- (without any follow-up or support boats), they woke up on a Saturday morning in San Felipe and yep you guessed it, took a cruise across the Sea of Cortez. Why on a jet ski? Hudson, a professional athlete and adventure seeker, stated, “I love to do things most people never do.” If we had a Puerto Peñasco Guinness Book of Sea Records, the pair holds the title. For those not familiar with our neighbor city sparkling across the Sea of Cortez to the west, take a long look at sunset. If the sky is just perfect, you might see the highest mountain in Baja: Mount Diablo. The peak juts out over 10,000 ft into the sky. In nautical miles, the shortest distance between Puerto Peñasco and San

Felipe by water, is 71 nautical miles, equal to almost 82 miles or 131.72 km. From Hudson and Kirby’s launch on the beach in San Felipe, they mapped it to be around 87 miles. Their friend Mike Aldridge was the support land chase crew. Aldridge, driving by truck (which takes approximately five hours) was ready for any rescue, or call for help. Hudson, who spends as much time as he can in mainland Mexico and Baja, is married to Renee Hudson, both long distance ski racers, and owner of Lakeland Marine in Lake Havasu. He custom-built a specific Kawasaki Ultra Jet ski last year for this very purpose. His friend Kirby’s jet ski was just put together this year. The two adventure seekers picked June 8th for the optimal tides and temperatures of the sea. Their goal was to ride approximately 40 miles per hour, completing the trip in about 2.5 hours. When I asked Hudson for a quote the day before, he stated, “In theory it should be very uneventful.” I always like the saying, “Want to see God laugh? Tell God your plans”. Now, to give you a little bit of my background of this body of water, I crossed this same area of sea, four times. The first trip was in a sailboat (with a very experienced sailor) leaving from Puerto Peñasco to San Felipe. It was a pretty easy ride with a little bit of changing winds and swells in the middle, and by the large rock “La Roca”, a landmark that juts out of the sea before you can see the town of San Felipe, a little rocky. All-in-all a good trip over. The return was very difficult, as a tropical storm was brewing and my friend and I had to turn around two different mornings and wait for calm, which never

came. We eventually had to sail back to Puerto Peñasco through the rough sea. The next time I would cross the sea between the two cities, was in our 40’ft motorboat with our partners. Once again we experienced a pleasant trip over, but after spending the night, the return trip was what sea stories are made of, with large swells, crazy winds and a ten-hour boat ride. I mentioned this story to Hudson before he left.

Life is like an ocean. It can be calm or still and rough or rigid, but in the end it’s always beautiful. When Hudson and Kirby were ready to launch on the morning of June 8th at 6:00 a.m., the seas were not the calm they expected, however they decided to stick with the plan and set out to travel the distance, attempting a first of its kind experience. Instead of the 40 mph they expected to achieve, the rough seas and the swells from two different directions kept them to an average of 12-15 mph. Hudson said, “It was gnarly the entire trip. The swells were about 2-4 ft high, coming from two different directions and all they could see of our beautiful Sea of Cortez, was white

caps. Their biggest challenge was the condition of the sea and the temperature of the water, and remarked after being wet for so long, they almost experienced hypothermia. Thirty miles outside of Peñasco, a Panga boat of fishermen came over to make sure the pair were okay. The fishermen were shocked to see jet ski’s this far out, especially in rough water conditions. They assured them they were okay, and the pair practically surfed the waves the rest of the way into Puerto Peñasco. When Hudson and Kirby pulled into Marina, the alarms were going off with low fuel. A tourist boat gave them a beer and they recovered on the docks in the sunshine. They ended up spending the night in our own historic Posada La Roca Hotel, which they stated, had friendly staff, great beds and hot showers. Yes, they made it the first of its kind adventure, but it was a rough crossing and it took them five and a half hours to cross the sea. Regardless, their adventure sounds amazing to me and a Peñasco record. In the words of Hudson before he left, he stated, “I love what God created and want to see it all.” Well, I suppose, the rough seas are part of the all. Hudson, two-time winner of the Baja 1000, in different classes, is not stopping there. So, how do you top this first adventure? Go even further… Hudson will do a-sort of Baja 1000 of the Sea, and take the Jet Ski from San Felipe to Cabo San Lucas, 1000+- nautical mile trip. Stay tuned for the follow- up on the next big adventure. We’re glad they made it, but please note, this is not an adventure to be tried by amateurs.

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

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

he first person in Ajo, besides the Indians, was a fellow by the name of Childs: The big mountain on the west side was named Childs Mountain though a lot of people call it Radar Mountain now. The beautiful downtown Ajo Plaza that was built in 1916 and the churches were built around 1919. The church on the right was built for the Catholics and one on the left was called the Federated Church, and it was built for all other religions except Catholic. The rails you see around the park in the Plaza were put there to keep the cattle out. Behind, and between the two churches, is a 4-story Spanish style building, called the Curley School, and it was Ajo’s school for all grades. It is really a very pretty setting. I tried to get a 100-year celebration organized since many towns in Arizona cannot claim 100 years. The buildings on the west side of the park were not built until 1948 when the mine closed the smelter in Cottonwood and moved that town to Ajo: They built a new smelter and 300 houses which we call the East Side and the West Side. After WWI they had a CCC Camp there during our Great Depression and Ajo had its own dairy there too. Around the Plaza was the mine’s “Company Store” and it had groceries downstairs and a clothing department, and upstairs they had furniture, appliances and sporting goods. It was the big thing in Ajo. The men who worked for the mine - about 1600 of them - could get coupon books and have it taken out of their salaries: They could use these to buy groceries and furniture. At the end of the year the people who purchased from the store usually received a rebate of about 10% of their purchases that year. This was a big thing for merchants because the employees would receive their rebates in December, so a lot of their money went for Christmas gifts and other purchases. Some people used their coupons so much that they never received any cash money, but they could sell these coupon books and

there were people who would buy them usually at a 25% discount. Next to Company Store there was a drugstore, a Post Office and a movie theater. In the Post Office was also a news stand run by the Cass. I can remember when the first comics came out with Batman, Captain Marvel, Superman and Green Hornet. All of us kids would all buy a different one and then trade them – wish I had saved mine. At that time, the comics were ten-cents each and, for fivecents you could go to a movie and buy popcorn and a Milky Way candy bar for a five-cents. The men who worked at the mine made about $90 per month and you could rent a company house for about $11 per month. Mine employees and their families received free healthcare and the original hospital building still stands on top of the hill at the end of La Mina Road. The first house I remember living in was made out of cement, and was located next to the Courthouse. Most of the houses built back then had sleeping porches and some porches went all the way around the house so if there was a breeze that night you could catch it someway. We didn’t even swamp coolers back then you slept outside on the porch when it got hot. People also slept out in their yards and would take sheets and put water on them and use them to try and keep cool. Most of these houses had the porches filled in once coolers became available. The first swamp cooler was made in Phoenix in the 1930s. My Grandfather was an early bird, and when we went to live with him in 1937, he had one in his bathroom that also connected to his bedroom. They were not exactly like the ones today because all you had in them was a fan which did not blow much air, but they worked just like the ones today. A lot of people don’t like swamp coolers, but they are actually quite effective. The new ones can work up to 70° humidity but work best at under 50°. I still use them today since they are a lot cheaper than air conditioning units since the typical one uses about 700 watts. You can use them to blow the hot air out of the house and then go to air conditioning, so you don't use all that electricity to convert the hot air. This is what revolutionized Arizona so people could come and

Who Me Worry? stay during the hot months. (The only time Ajo usually has high humidity is in July and August.) When the War came in 1941 a lot of airmen came to Ajo and other cities in Arizona to train and a lot of them ended up liking the climate and decided to live in Arizona – by that time the air conditioning boom was in full swing. The first hotel in Phoenix to have air conditioning was the San Francisco Hotel on Central Avenue. The most famous hotel was the Adams Hotel and they lost a lot of business to the San Francisco Hotel because of air conditioning. (I had to stay in the Adams Hotel a couple of times with my parents and, with no air conditioning, it sure was miserable – you can’t imagine people doing that nowadays.) When window A/C units came out it was a boon to the miners because our mine was in operation 24-hours a day so the men who had the night shift were miserable trying to get rest during the daytime. When window units came out, they bought bedroom units so they could rest comfortably. At this time the Mexican people were not allowed to live among the whites, so the mine built a replica of our Downtown Plaza at the end of La Mina Ave. It has a smaller park and cement houses were built around it and whatever structures the individual Mexican families built. These cement houses were like those that were built next to the Courthouse, but they had flat roofs and parapets on top. One time one of my Uncles told me story about a rumor that Mexican bandits were coming up from Mexico to steal all of the mules that the mine was using, so they put the mules in the Mexican Park and put men on the roofs around the park to guard them. But sometime during the night someone started passing out liquor and all of the men got drunk. When they woke up in the morning all of the mules were gone. The did not get fired though because there were so many of them that it would have hurt the mine operation. Stay tuned for more history of Ajo.

By Rob Baylor

emember the cartoon figure from Mad Comics where the character is looking over the fence, just the top of his head peaking over? That is what this article is about. We tend to spend too much time worrying and not enough time getting the problem taken care off in the first place so we can just relax and enjoy our vacation here or wherever we are. Did I turn the sprinklers off before we left? Did I stop the mail? Are the employees taking care of the jobs we left for them? We need to check on this stuff because I can’t stop thinking about them. Well I guess it will all work out if you are gone for as long as you are gone. Just relax. Tomorrow is another day. Gee, it might rain! Oh well, what’s for dinner? I wrote an article about a year or more ago that some of the regulars might remember. It was titled Negative Ions. What makes you feel better when you walk the sandy beaches? The waves rolling in break up these Ions and they are absorbed by your body and you relax and feel great. You don’t have to go to a spa or a beauty shop, or spend a bunch of money, however they have their place in society. There is something about children playing in the water or building sandcastles. We say, “Oh to be young again”. We are as OLD as we think we are. Have fun and enjoy. Let it all hang out. It is better than getting an ulcer worrying. Thanks as always for reading my articles.

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first. Along with our new office building we will also be changing our office hours, but for now, all remains the same. I would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Jonni Francis, owner of Rocky Point Realty Group, she really spent a lot of time and went above and beyond helping us locate a suitable office space. We’ve printed the updated agricultural information in this issue and will add an easy-to-read version to the General Information Pages that appear in every issue. These lists pertain to what is and is not allowed into Mexico – as far as food, plant and animal(s) items go, which includes dog and cat food as well as dairy, seafood, etc. We do have and agricultural office and officials at the border who do occasionally check to see what food items you are bringing into Mexico. I assume since they handed me this list at the border that they will be checking more often than they have been. (Nowadays just about everything you need or want can be found somewhere in Peñasco.) Now that I have complained so much about the potholes, I feel obligated to give you a monthly “Pothole Post”…most have stayed filled…some not so much…The Coastal Highway is still a tirechewing mess so drive only in the daytime. Now is the time to carry extra water in your car if you have the space. During the summer months we see a lot of overheated vehicles on Highway 8, so perhaps you can help someone out with some extra water. The Highway is patrolled several times a day so if you have mechanical problems yourself, or run out of gas, pull over and lift up the hood of your vehicle. This is the “national” sign for “HELP ME”! And always feel free to help out a

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fellow motorist if you see someone with their hood up or waving a water jug at you. Mexico is one of the most motorist-friendly, and generally friendly countries I have travelled around. People really go out of their way to help you. Speaking of motorist-friendly, I was headed out of town last month and a vehicle pulled up to me at the gas station while I was filling up and asked me if I spoke English and knew where Playa Encanto was. She said they had been driving all around and they were just completely lost. She was really upset so I told them to follow me and I led them out to the entrance of Playa Encanto – they were very happy and I felt good for helping them. But that’s not why I mention this. I mention this because we will be doing some long overdue work on our map over the summer so that it will represent our entire city, outlying beaches and resorts. There is no map that shows everything in an easy-to-read format, so we would like to provide that service for you, our readers, and advertisers. Once again, you will have everything you need to know located in one convenient place – The Rocky Point Times Newspaper!! We look forward to being your #1 Tourist Newspaper for the next 25 years! The 4th of July is here and although fireworks are sold everywhere around town, most, if not all, of the resorts (and rentals) DO NOT allow fireworks on the beach so be sure to check the rules of where you are staying. Some of the resorts usually do put on a firework’s show so you won’t be missing out. Please remember to keep your pets safe as if you plan on lighting off fireworks be sure to donate to Red Cross and use extreme caution. Have a safe and happy 4th and a great July.

A literary column By Marcia Diane

Goodness I feel lazy today… not that I haven’t been busy as most of us are…wherever does the time go…but the feel is pure lazy. I think it’s about the onset of summer swelter season…somehow the body revolts, nevermind how much air conditioning or sea breeze you sit in. Notice I said sit…moving about is just sooooooooo exhausting. OK, enough of that. Here’s a unique poet for us today…I rather like how he frames this question; Where is the poet, in his poem: ………………………………….. Where Is The Poet The inky-garmented, truthdead Cloud—woven by dumb ghost alone in the darkness of phantasmal mountain-mouth—kidnapped the maiden Moon, silence-faced, love-mannered, mirroring her golden breast in silvery rivulets: The Wind, her lover, greyhaired in one moment, crazes around the Universe, hunting her dewy love-letters, strewn secretly upon the oat-carpets of the open field. O, drama! never performed, never gossiped, never rhymed! Behold—to the blind beast, ever tearless,

iron-hearted, the Heaven has no mouth to interpret these tidings! Ah, where is the man who lives out of himself?—the poet inspired often to chronicle these things? By Yone Noguchi ………………………………….. Yone Noguchi, the first Japanese-born writer to publish poetry in English, was born in 1875 in Tsushima. His first book of poetry in English was Seen and Unseen, or Monologues of a Homeless Snail (Gelett Burgess & Porter Garnett, 1896). He went on to publish several other books of poetry and prose. He died in Toyooka-mura, Japan, on July 13, 1947. Surprisingly modern for a poet who wrote so long ago, and aside from a certain formality of phrase the question remains valid; is this not indeed our task…to chronicle these things. I know everybody who reads this column knows how to gossip. And gossip is a way we tell stories. It is our poetic everyday oral language. Or maybe you are telling you best friend about your trip home, how long you had to wait at the border, how mysterious as to where exactly have all these folks come from! Maybe you just wanted to share your story of who you saw down to the fruteria or at Ley’s. But tell we do. Each and everyone of us is a story teller. Wish to hear yours…do share…join us won’t you at m.diane.writeon@gmail.com for our monthly on-line writers gathering. I mean, you don’t even have to get in your car or out of your swim suit.

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By Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader”

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

appy Independence Day! It is getting warmer in Rocky Point and will try to keep the animals cool during the summer. We have stopped taking in dogs as there are several groups now rescuing dogs. We are the only group rescuing cats and are overflowing… I have Parkinson’s and it is difficult to care for them.

We have a few dogs and A LOT of cats…Siamese, tiger, white, orange etc. All sizes and they are all spayed and neutered and have all of their shots. If you would please consider adopting a cat – and want to come by and pick yours out or take a look at them please call for an appointment, due to my health. Luis is here at 4:30 until 6:00 for donations. We desperately need

dry cat food, Friskies canned cat food and non-clumping kitty litter. We use Kirkland dog and cat food, but any good brand is appreciated. Small cat beds and litter pans are also needed. I want to thank everyone who has helped make Rocky Point safer for the animals. It has been 19 years since we started, and many friends have passed. It did take a village, but we paved the way for new groups to start up and they are doing a great job. If anyone would like to open a cat sanctuary in Rocky Point, it is badly needed. Please consider adopting a cat or two. It is going to be difficult finding a home for them by summer.

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Las Vegas Night for Charity Counting Down the Days Now

nterest and excitement for this, the eighth annual Las Vegas Night for Charity has been simply effervescent! Just as a reminder, the fun starts at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 6th inside the cool air conditioned environment of our beautiful Los Volcanes Ballroom on the second floor in the Luxurious Sonoran Sky beachfront resort on Sandy Beach. We will have a shuttle service so we encourage you to park along the road to the resort and our volunteers will be escorting guests right to the elevators. We have many charityminded volunteers from our sales staff and corporate office to handle ticket sales right at the door. Your $50 US Dollar entry is worth $300 dollars in "Charity Chips" and one raffle ticket for the dozens and dozens of drawings held throughout the night. You can, and should purchase additional tickets for cash or chips anytime during the night. We say "should" because we will undoubtedly again have nearly one hundred valuable prizes. As of today and still coming in. Oh, your ticket is good for dinner provided this year by Cielito Lindo Fine Mexican Cuisine, located right at the Sonoran Sky Resort. We're still working on the menu for the event, but be assured that it will be wonderful and it will be sure to make you eager to visit the restaurant again after the event. Examples of just a few of the prizes you can win or bid on include scuba diving lessons, 2 night stays in resort hotels and condominiums, spa treatments, dinners, quad and jet ski rentals, sunset cruises, drinks, bottles of Tequila, photography sessions, artwork and more. Plus, we will be revealing some incredible surprise prizes for the auction at the end of the night where you'll use your accumulated chips to bid. Once again this year we are lucky and grateful to have Randy Van Hulle, owner of Ace Casino Equipment of Tucson lending his expertise to our event. Through his company founded in 1987, Randy has over 3,000 corporate casino functions to his

credit. Randy and his wife Linda drive in from Tucson every year to give of their time and expertise for this charity event. Linda and a few of his employees also volunteer as dealers. Be sure to tell all the volunteers how much you appreciate what they do for the community when you cross paths with them Saturday night. And, please thank and frequent the businesses who donate prizes. This event would not be the same without all of the terrific prizes. Thank you for that gesture! One of the main ingredients that make this night so much fun is the jovial camaraderie among everyone, invigorated by the smiling attitudes of all the volunteers who give their time and energy to serve as dealers, ticket distributors, chip counters and everything else to make your evening fun. Where else can you have so much fun for such a small cost and help so many deserving charities? Hope to see you there! *** Special Offer*** - Buy 4 Tickets online and receive a complimentary bottle of Casa Madero wine at the event. https://www.tickettailor.com/ events/sonoranresorts/268815?fb clid=IwAR1WUr0TsCUtE5nvaK Fy_ nOZkxVuvVWzrwGpuMhfSW T Yd p w e w _ F e V- k j A c M & u t m _ s o u r c e = J u n e + 2 0 1 9 + Newsletter&utm_campaign=June+20 19+Newsletter&utm_ medium=email

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Listing of Agrifood Products and By-products for Tourist Import

VEGETABLES, THEIR PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS ALLOWED FOR TOURIST IMPORT

heir entry is allowed after a visual inspection of the products listed in paragraph FOURTH of the AGREEMENT that establishes the classification and codification of merchandise whose import is regulated by the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural development, Fisheries and Food, through the National Service of Food Safety And Agriculture Quality, provided they are free from pests and in amounts for personal use and consumption. Such as: • Peeled almonds • Peeled hazelnuts • Roasted coffee • Pelletized cereals • Spices (vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, mace, amomum varieties, cardamom varieties, aniseed, coriander, fennel, ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, curry, etc.) • Dehydrated fruits (seedless) • Cereal, oilseed and legume flours • Medicinal herbs (only dried) • Dehydrated vegetables • Ikin palm tree seeds (40 pieces maximum for personal use informative note 76/2014) • Seedless cashews (caju, cajuil or marañon) and walnuts • Dried pistachios (salted) • Dehydrated tobacco Compliance with the secretariat does not waive compliance with other authorities. • Dried mate Prohibited products: • Land or soil • Pots or items with vegetable sourced content. Touristic entry of the following listed products is prohibited if the importer does not meet the requirements set forth in the following link: (https:// sistemasssl.senasica.gob.mx/ mcrfi/) • Propagation materials (seeds, bulbs, slips, buds, stakes, etc.) • Flowers, plants, vegetables and fresh fruits.

• Grains (corn, bean, rice, quinoa, wheat, sesame, sunflower, green bean, lentil, etc.) • Green coffee and tobacco • Fresh chestnuts NOTE: This list is without limitation. A full and thorough inspection of the merchandise will be performed to detect any pests meriting quarantine, and if insect orifices or evidence of live pests are found, all the seeds shall be returned or destroyed. Containers with dirt, foliage, seeds, grains, and any other vegetable residues (official letter B00.01.01.02.03/10846 Sep25-14) phytozoosanitary measures, among others, etc. ANIMAL PRODUCTS AND BYPRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION Considerations for entry of the following products: 99 The packaging must be intact, and labeled in Spanish, English, or any other intelligible language (Italian, Portuguese, French, etc.), and sealed by the health authority. 99 The products must originate from countries that have a zoosanitary requirements combination in the MCRZI: https://sistemasssl. senasica.gob.mx/mcrz/ moduloConsulta.jsf. 99 For countries affected by the foot-and-mouth disease, only products originating from plants authorized in the SICPA will be acceptable: https:// sistemasssl.senasica.gob.mx/ PlantaAcreditada/ 99 No hand made products are allowed.

DAIRY PRODUCTS: Product

Quantity

Considerations

Aged cheeses

Up to 3 kg per family.

In any presentation provided the sum does not exceed the allowed quantity. Authorized countries: Germany, Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Spain, United States of America, France, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Panama, Poland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Sweden Switzerland, Ukraine. Authorized countries (++ with authorized plants): ++Argentina ++Uruguay ++Peru

Butter

Up to 1 kg per family.

Cream

Up to 1 kg per family.

Yoghurt

Up to 1 l or 1 kg per family or 12 drinkable containers of 12 oz. each.

Pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized liquid milk

Up to 1 gal (3.78 l) per family

Condensed milk

Up to 1 l or 3 cans or Tetra Pak type containers of 12 fl oz. per family.

Powdered milk

Up to 2 kg per family in one or multiple packages provided they do not exceed the allowed weight.

Canned/packaged and labeled breastmilk substitute (infant formula)

Up to 5 kg per family.

The package must be intact and labeled. However, the entry of opened milk containers or individual portions or milk is allowed only if accompanying the nursing baby.

MEAT PRODUCTS: Product

Quantity

Considerations

Serrano ham or aged shoulders originating from plants authorized by SAGARPA.

Up to 5 kg for individual packages or 1 shoulder (whole and in its original packaging) per family.

Canada, Spain, USA, Italy and France.

Aged cured meats originating from plants authorized by SAGARPA.

Up to 5 kg per family in one or multiple packages provided it does not exceed the allowed weight.

Canada, Spain, USA and Italy.

Thermally processed poultry and pork cured meats packaged, labeled and sealed by the appropriate health authority.

Up to 5 kg per family in one or multiple packages provided it does not exceed the allowed weight.

Germany, Chile, Denmark, Canada, Spain, USA and Italy.

Packaged and labeled dry beef.

Up to 500 g per family.

Australia, Canada, Chile, USA, New Zealand, Panama and Japan.

Turkey meat or smoked chickens.

Up to 6 kg or 1 to 3 whole pieces per family, provided they do not exceed the allowed weight.

Chile, USA and Canada.

Canned/bottled and labeled pâté from any species.

Up to 1 kg or 5 pieces of 12 oz. each, per family.

Germany, Canada, Spain, USA, France.

Wholly processed food preparations with meat content from any species (except ruminants) including any of the following consumables: eggs, honey and dairy packaged and labeled products. Examples: stuffed pasta, cheesecake, pâtés (foie gras, mousse, pâté parfait). The entry of products containing bovine meat or similar is prohibited, for example: meatballs, lasagna, ravioli, etc.

Up to 4 kg per family.

Canada, Chile, Spain, USA, France, Guatemala and Italy.

Natural bottled honey.

1 l or 64 fl oz.

Brazil, USA and France.

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Short Shorts of All Sorts!

visitors who have, for years, been enjoying that beach by driving their cars, ATVs, or UTVs right up to the shoreline. Vehicles are prohibited on beaches in Mexico anyway, so the move technically is in accordance with the law.

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

Tourist Assistance Unit Receives Equipment Donation from Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Once again, Roger Clyne and his camp have come through with a very nice donation of much needed and appreciated uniforms and equipment for the Puerto Peñasco Tourist Assistance Unit. In the photo above, the officers are happily showing off their new uniform duty pants.

Cholla Bay's "Tucson Beach" Closed to Vehicle Traffic After several cars were flooded in the extreme high tides around the Easter holiday, the local Director of the Federal Maritime Land Zone (ZOFEMAT) has decided to close the beach to all vehicle traffic. Posts were installed and a chain strung between them along with a sign stating that the area is closed to vehicle traffic and only open to pedestrians. The move has proved less than popular with many residents and

Guard Shack at Las Conchas Removed from Public Roadway The security gate located at the entrance to Las Conchas was torn down on May 27th in accordance with the laws and public policy of Puerto Peñasco, said Mayor Kiko Munro. The road passing through the subdivision is a public road and, even though it has been mostly maintained by the HOA of the subdivision, legally, the guards impeding free passage is not legal. The other issue that has been raised by the City is the fact that when constructed all the way back in 1990, there had been no construction permit issued and no special permissions granted by the City for its existence. The demolition had been attempted a few days earlier but a group of owners from the subdivision had formed a human chain to stop the machine. They later met with the Mayor and the removal of the guard shack was delayed. In the end, however, the machines came in and the guard shack came down. Only time will tell if a new agreement will be reached with the City to allow a new structure to be built but, in the meantime, the HOA security is still present and patrolling the subdivision.

Sand on Road Causes More Accidents on the Coastal Highway The ongoing problem of drifting sand is nothing new in our area. Even the road along Sandy Beach fills with sand during windy days and it is a common sight to find people

and equipment removing sand. The problem along the Coastal Highway between Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo is a more serious problem though, because there is much more road to clean and vehicles travel at much higher speeds. The latest serious accident occurred last week at km 57 when a vehicle traveling at highway speed struck a sand dune in the road seen too late. This type of accident is difficult to avoid, especially at night because the obstructions are hard to see until it's too late. If you are traveling the Coastal Highway, please pay special attention to the roadway and, especially if traveling at night, reduce your speed to stay safe.

Mayor Kiko Munro swears in new Puerto Peñasco Red Cross Board of Directors During the swearing-in of the new board of directors for the 2019 - 2021 period, mayor Kiko Munro urged the new board members to continue working for the common good of the people, without any distinction of class. On this occasion, the new board of is made up of Rommel Bustamante as president; Pedro Rodriguez, VicePresident; David Soto, treasurer; along with Ángel de la Puerta, Leonardo Mesa, Hildelgardo Hernández, Lorenzo Cuadras, Enrique Rodríguez, and Jorge Valdés Félix who will be serving as representatives. Mayor Munro made assurances that the municipal administration will continue its commitment to the well-being of Puerto Peñasco families by stating that the Red Cross will continue to receive support through modernizing of its facilities, subsidized fuel, and economic contributions, among others. The mayor also thanked members of the Red Cross for their efforts during Semana Santa, during which time they provided medical care to 286 residents and tourists. He also expressed appreciation for their commitment to continue turning Puerto Peñasco into one of the best beach destinations in northwestern Mexico.

Strange Boat/Car Vehicle Spotted in Cholla Bay Is it a boat? Is it a car? This funny looking contraption was spotted in and out of the water in Cholla Bay recently. The land/sea vehicle seemed to have no problem transitioning in and out of the ocean and attracted a number of curious onlookers.

Mayor Kiko Munro presents Peñasco promotional campaign to business leaders in San Luis Rio Colorado During a presentation of the "Peñasco attracts you" promotional campaign to business leaders in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mayor Kiko Munro encouraged businesses to take advantage of economic growth opportunities and number of visitors that Puerto Peñasco has registered in the last 4 years. During the event, Mayor Munro explained that Puerto Peñasco has become Mexico's favorite northwest destination, and is already known as "Arizona's beach." "Let yourself be drawn to Puerto Peñasco," stated Puerto Peñasco's mayor, "and I assure you the best for the future. We share the desert, sea, and way of life, but above all we share an enormous desire to transform our cities for the betterment of our families." Mayor Kiko reported during the present administration, Puerto Peñasco is now visited by 2.5 million people annually; 7 new tourist resorts have been built, and it is now home to 20 artistic and business events in the year. Accompanied by city officials from Puerto Peñasco, the mayor emphasized, "We are particularly interested in having business leaders from San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexicali and the valley, Yuma, and from across the border region to invest in and enjoy our city."

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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.

Passports are required for re-entry into the U.S. when travelling by vehicle into Mexico. You may also present a Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, SENTRI or NEXXUS Cards when leaving Mexico. Children under the age of 16 need to present their Birth Certificate. This applies to any port of entry when driving into Mexico.

ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora on the Sea of Cortez. It is approz. 66 miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and the Mexican border at Sonoyta, MX. Rocky Point is located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permits are required for you to visit, but you will need your Passport or other ID (see above) to re-enter the United States. Rocky Point offers a variety of land and sea activities for every age and is very family oriented. It also offers a variety of dining and lodging choices as well as beach camping and RV Parks. Rocky Point is known for its warm weather, beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Relax and enjoy a day on the beach or at one of our many spas. Head out for a day of shoppingm to find everything from one-ofa-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

COMING FROM PHOENIX

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Mar de Cortes International Airport (011-52-638) 383-6097 www.aeropuertomardecortes.com Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Libramiento Carretera Sonoyta-Caborca 71 Ejido Miramar, Colonia Miramar

PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance.

You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86), which will lead you through Sells and end at Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above). Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville. AZ before reaching the border.

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

The Crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight for a few blocks, turn left at the signal on to Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. Theres is a toll booth you will go through (currently $110 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our facebook page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.

COMING FROM TUCSON

ENTERING MEXICO Hwy. 8 from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police as well as the Green Angels (roadside assistance). Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.

YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will

All parties are taken to the police station where you and your vehicle may be detained until restitution is made. If a minor is involved in an accident, the parents are responsible for the child. Parents must pay fines and/or restitution. Minors are usually detained but not jailed in non-death accidents or traffic violations. You need to file a police report and phone your Mexican insurance adjustor immediately in the event of an accident. You (most likely) will be held in jail if you are in an accident in which a death occurs.

GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED

ACCIDENTS CON’T

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

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. Call their AZ offices directly instead of their national offices. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona (Phoenix Area) Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar, Saban’s Puerto Peñasco (from the U.S. dial 011-52-638) Alamo Rent A Car 102-0277 Bufalo 388-9999 M.G. Rentals 383-3814 Pro Rent-A-Car 388-5823 Rio Car Rental 383-8181 The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823

CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 3915 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

CONTRALORIA SONOYTA Dear traveler, when crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a Complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: (651) 512-1172 or ( 651) 100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com We are available 24 /7, every day of the week.

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

As you cross the Mexican Border there are two narrow lanes with a (traffic) light at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). 1) FISCAL TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP (alto) - RED LIGHT If the light turns red you will pull off to the left where an officer will ask you some questions such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and belongings. Do not leave your vehicle unattended and do accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name and badge number of the officer. GO (pase) - GREEN LIGHT If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. 2) INTEGRAL INSPECTION This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed

limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos and you can now pay with a credit card (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leaving the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.) After you have paid your taxes, you will need to cross the border and go through the Fiscal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your receipt to the officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found, which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspection the fine will be 1½x the value. In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption. Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.

DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $300 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 1 carton of cigarrettes. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.

If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items: • Binoculars • Camping equipment • Portable television, radio and 20 cds • Laptop computer • 5 used toys if the passenger is a child • Fishing tackle • Pair of skis • 2 tennis rackets • A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail

If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • VCR • Bicycle with or without a motor • Household linens • Kitchen utensils • Livingroom & bedroom furniture You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are located just across the border.

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TRAVELINFORMATION FIREARMS & DRUGS Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/ clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.

IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $300 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $300 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

INSURANCE Medical Insurance Family or personal trip/ vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance as payment. Vehicle Insurance Mexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required though full coverage is recommended. You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft. If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered. Most U.S. policies ARE NOT recognized in Mexico. You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.

MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO Agua Prieta, Mexico......345 miles Ajo, Arizona......................................90 miles Caborca, Mexico.............................154 miles Ciudad Obregon, Mexico...............491 miles Guaymas, Mexico...........................408 miles Hermosillo, Mexico........................321 miles

Kino Bay, Mexico............................393 miles Las Vegas, Nevada..........................514 miles Los Angeles, California...................540 miles Lukeville, Arizona..............................66 miles Nogales, Mexico.............................287 miles Phoenix, Arizona............................217 miles San Carlos, Mexico.........................407 miles San Diego, California......................366 miles Santa Ana, Mexico.........................217 miles Sonoyta, Mexico..............................62 miles Tucson, Arizona..............................208 miles Yuma, Arizona................................260 miles Coastal Highway 003

This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and from El Desemboque to Puerto Libertdad. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies. See Driving to Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of this section.

PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico and you are allowed only two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be asked for it as you cross the border. Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise. If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo. Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.

RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309 Passports

On June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens reentering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms if identificaton. Parents bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate. Wait Times Traffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later. You can check border wait times on the internet at http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt Permitted Items 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes 1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing. Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions. Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood: 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your reentry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first to the Customs Officer on duty. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to a $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $800 may be entered free of duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes & cigars. Prohibited Items Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases. Cuban Cigars Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, potatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.) Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance.

Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point Phone (602) 971-0166 www.headouttorockypoint.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522 Tucson Sonoran Express (520) 954-2556 www.TucsonSonoranExpress.com

SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS FOR PUERTO PEÑASCO STREETS 10 KPH / 6 MPH in School Zones 30 KPH / 18 MPH on City Streets 60 KPH / 37 MPH on any Blvd., unless posted ortherwise 60 KPH / 37 MPH on the Resort Rd, from Playa Bonita to Cholla Bay

TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy.

At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.

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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets mandatory • Only 2 persons per ATV • No riding after dark • Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age • Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc. • Do not drink and drive DO NOT RIDE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Main Blvd. Benito Juarez Blvd. Fremont or in the Old Port

You will be fined if riding in these areas. Fines are to be paid only at the police station.

$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. The only one that gives dollars is the Banorte ATM on Fremont. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-2200 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Good Samaritan Callejon 25 and Ave. 65 (N. of Lazaro Cardenas) (638) 112-7035 Sunday Service 10:30 am Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Jose Mission Church Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.

San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information

EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266 Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060 WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 911 or 066

FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm. What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

FISHING & BOATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT You do not need to obtain a boat permit for your persona watercraft. However, if you plan to fish from your boat, each person fishing must have a fishing license which can be purchased here in Puerto Peñasco. As with vehicles, it is a good idea to carry two copies of your title and registration for your watercraft and trailer. DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINALS! One copy should be kept on your boat/watercraft and the other shoud be carried on your person or put in a safe location during your stay. FISHING PERMITS You MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained locally at the Capitania de Puerto, M-F, 8AM to 3PM or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire by the hour/half-day/ day, or organized trip. We do not have any companies that rent boats for your personal use. Charter boats are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side) as well as at Safe Marina and in Cholla Bay. Reputable charters are always the best choice. Please make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons in your party and that the captain has a marine radio in the event of an emergency. Fishing en Peñasco: Seasonal Fishing Calendar FISH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Trigger Fish Corvina Dolphin Fish Dorado Flounder Grouper Mackeral Pinto Bass Pompano Red Snapper Rock Bass Sea Bass Sea Trout Sierra Skipjack Yellowtail

FISHING & BOATING CON’T SEASONAL FISHING Spring: March, April, May Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto and Bass Summer: June, July, August Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Fall: September, October, November Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Winter: December, January, February Yellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper

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GENERALINFORMATION FM3 & IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, across from Banorte. There are many companies and individuals which can assist you with your immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section, under “Services” for suggestions.

GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes EMERGENCY DIAL 078 The Green Angels patrol the highway (Hwy. 8) from Puerto Peñasco to Sonoyta offering free roadside assistance to vehicles experiencing mechanical problems. Their trucks are green and white and clearly marked. They are on patrol from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. What to do if you need help? If you need assistance on the highway, whether it be a broken fan belt, blown tire or empty gas tank, pull over to the side of the road and lift the hood of your vehicle. If it is at night, please use your flashers for safety and always move as far away from the highway as you can to avoid accidents. Lifting your hood signals the Green Angels, as well as other helpful travellers, that you are in distress and in need of help. The Green Angels do not charge for their mechanical services, but you will need to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc. The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information

INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI There are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

Latitude - 31°, 19 minutes N Longitude - 113°, 32 min. W Bird Island: 31°, 01.31 min., N by 113°, 14.93 min. W

MAIL SERVICES

Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Twin Dolphins. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. MAIL DELIVERY TO ROCKY POINT Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ,

approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

METRIC EQUIVALENTS

Equivalents for Length 1” = 2.5 cm 6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm 12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm 36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm 40” = 100 cm (1 meter) To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30. Equivalents for Weight 1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g 4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g 8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g 12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g 16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480g Equivalents for Liquid Measurements 1/4 tsp = 1 ml 1/2 tsp = 2 ml 1 tsp = 5 ml 2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml 4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml 8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml 12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml 1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml 1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml Gallons to pints x 8 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters Gallons to liters x 3.785 Gallons to quarts x 4

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) The Mexican Notario is a highly specialized lawyer authorized by the Mexican Government. They intervene in civil and commercial business. Your best interest is supposed to be the Notario Publico’s main concern. They give judicial advisement according to Mexican Law and their authority exceeds that of a lawyer and is similar to that of an arbitrator in the U.S. You should consult a Notario when: buying or selling property, foreign Investments, inheritance, wills, mortgages, contracts, private contracts, financial operations, credit titles, arbitration, bank trusts, etc. You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.

NOTARIO PUBLICOS Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10 (next to post office) U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554 383-5460, Fax 383-5005 PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port 383-2006 Notary Publics in Sonoyta Lic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon.

You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrance to the Reserve (located in

Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.

• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road

CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.

RV PARKS DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef, and Concha Del Mar at the other end of Sandy Beach. Almost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are: Cholla Bay - The Reef (638) 383-0650 El Mirador - Playa de Oro (638) 2668 Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita (638) 383-2596 Sandy Beach - Concha del Mar (638) 383-4273 Pets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information. Please call the individual park for their rates and reservations.

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

U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is in Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/ duplicates only. M-F 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM 606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577

VIRTUAL CONSULATE The 1st Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate is open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.

WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:

Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700 www.siido.com

Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687 LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.

TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operatorCall Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.

U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = dial 001+884+phone number 844 = dial 001+885+phone number

WEATHER Puerto Peñasco is known for having 362 days of sunshine! The wind does kick up, a few sprinkles will fall, and the humidity creeps in around July/August, but other than that it’s darn near perfect around here.

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Tia Katy’s Corner July 2019 By Kathleen Duncan

ast month a videographer conducted interviews with several of our families. While I knew the questions ahead of time and helped with the interviews, I must admit I was not prepared for this process to be so emotional! We spoke to four mothers and a few students from our program and each of the mothers and some of the students cried during their interviews (and I shed more than a few tears!). Something that really struck me listening to these parents talk about the challenges they face sending their children to school is that when I was raising my children I definitely did not appreciate all that our public school system

in the U.S. provides. I took for granted that my boys would be able to attend their local public school through high school and I didn’t have to worry about paying for tuition or fees for them to attend. If we happened to live more than one mile from our local public school, a bus would transport them to and from school every day— free of charge—and I also did not have to pay for uniforms or books. Furthermore, if my family had not had the resources to feed them on a regular basis, my children would have been eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals at school. Contrast this with the reality of local families who must pay for registration, tuition, books, fees and uniforms beginning in high school. In Rocky Point families of students at all grade levels must provide transportation for their children to and from school--in a town with

no public transportation system. Also, like in the United States, local students of all grade levels are given a list of school supplies they must begin the school year with which can cost between $45 USD to $80 USD per student depending on the grade level. While these costs may not seem like much to some of you, for many families here in Rocky Point who are working hard and struggling to support their families, these expenses are a huge obstacle and force many to choose between providing basic needs and education for their children. The most emotional part of these interviews (and most of the tears) came when these four mothers talked about their dreams for their children. All of them cried when talking about wanting their children to be able to continue their education so that they can have a better life. This made me think of a quote from one of my favorite books, The Promise of Pencil, by Adam Braun: “At the greatest levels of affluence, and the deepest levels of poverty, parents share the same desire for their children to have a better future.” Listening to these mothers and crying along with them helped me to truly understand and appreciate that, no matter where we come from or how different our lives or socioeconomic status may be, as parents we all want for our children

to have a better future. I am very glad to have had this opportunity to hear directly from these parents how important this program is to their families. As we are busy preparing for our 4th school year I am more motivated than ever to continue to raise the funds and find the support we need to help even more young people in this community have the chance to go to school. Please consider helping us make this possible by donating backpacks or school supplies (see information on flyer in photo) or sponsoring a student at www.stepsoflove.org. GRACIAS!

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Summer In Peñasco By The Old Gringo

hat is there to do in Puerto Peñasco during the ‘dog days’ of summer? Well, if you are an old time resident or visitor, you remember going to your favorite restaurant or bar and sipping an ice cold Tecate, keeping out of the sun and humidity. Many a happy hour was spent whiling away the mid day heat waiting until after siesta to visit friends and associates whose shops were open late into the evening to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. Since the summer months were, and still are, the downtime for the shrimping fleet, the pace of life in town and out on the playas slowed down from even the sedate pace it normally moved at. Think of a small town in the mountains or in any of the snow infested lands of the north. Winter meant everything went into dormancy until the spring time. It was the same in Peñasco during the summer. Today, however, one need only to drive from Calle 13 along the Sandy Beach road to know things have changed. Condo towers

dominate the beaches from Playa Bonita all the way to The Reef. Billboards advertising restaurants, Pizza places, various bars and nightclubs are everywhere. Along with these gleaming hotels came air conditioning which begat large scale tourism which shows no signs of dissipating anytime soon. Many folks come to Peñasco these days to enjoy all of the resort amenities and nightlife. It’s good for the economy, it’s good for Peñasco. The thing is, though, the pace of life in my town has risen to meet the pace of life that our visitors bring to the hotels and resorts. While the visitors feel that they are ‘slowing down’ while vacationing in Puerto Peñasco, their presence and levels of summer activity actually raise the pace of life for the locals. It is not a bad thing and it is probably inevitable as we move from a fishing town to a resort destination. Welcome to progress? I suppose it is well to remember that not everyone wants a casual, slow pace of life while on vacation. Different strokes for different folks...and all that. Still, if you want to get a little taste of what Peñasco used to be like, you can. You just need to spend a little time away from the hustle and bustle of Sandy Beach. For example, visiting the shopping area to the east of Sandy Beach called “Rodeo Drive” can yield much more than curios made in China or T-shirts bearing the town’s name (as well as some unprintable slogans). How Rodeo Drive got it’s name is unknown but more than likely some gringo, with tongue firmly in cheek, christened it many years ago when it was a rutted dirt track flanked by tar paper shacks and lean-to structures where local curios and handicrafts were marketed to spring breakers on their way to competition hill and the Reef, pre- “Wrecked” status, although getting ‘wrecked’ while

camping on the beach and going to the Reef to get a shower was a common experience. At any rate, Rodeo Drive today is a great place to visit, especially of you are looking for some authentic Mexican art. Su Casa has some beautiful examples of the potters art, as well as artwork and sculpture pieces from local artisans as well as artists throughout Mexico. You can even get custom made pieces made to your specifications by local artisans as fine as any you’ll find in Guadalajara or Mexico City. Across the street from Su Casa is the House of Talavera. For those who are unfamiliar, Talavera pottery is a very specific, and much sought after, type of pottery whose manufacture and craftsmanship is centuries old. Originally made in Spain as Talavera de la Reina it was brought to Mexico in the 1500’s. Authentic Talavera pottery only comes from Spain and from the town of San Pablo del Monte (in Tlaxcala) and the cities of Puebla, Atlixco, Cholula and Tecali, as the clays needed and the history of this craft are both centered there. All pieces are hand-thrown on a potters wheel and the glazes contain tin and lead, as they have since colonial times. If this type of art interests you, go see my friend, Loa, at House of Talavera. Their stock of this fine pottery is staggering. They also carry some of those ubiquitous knick knacks that everyone seems to enjoy, but their Talavera collection is exquisite and worth a look. After you’ve shopped and looked, and looked and shopped Rodeo Drive, you are going to be hot and thirsty, maybe even hungry. Not to worry. Just stop in at Mariachi’s Restaurant and Cantina just down the street from House of Talavera, order up a cold one and something to eat and wait out the heat of the afternoon. I guess things haven’t changed that much after all.

Mayor Kiko Munro Reinaugurates Plaza a la Madre

ayor Kiko Munro inaugurated the first inclusive recreational space for persons with disabilities in Puerto Peñasco during re-inauguration of renovated work to Plaza a la Madre. Together with his wife, First Lady Linda Pivac de Munro, and several city officials, the mayor made assurances that under the Municipal Planning Institute (IMPLAN), infrastructure planning and use of Public Works in the city is geared toward creating inclusive public spaces. The mayor detailed Puerto Peñasco has undergone a transformation since 2015, as this space has included renovation of the Francisco León García baseball stadium, and paving of Ave. No Reelección to Ave. Juventino Rosas. In coming days, he furthered, this will include the creation of a Bienvenido / Welcome mural. Comprehensive renovation to Plaza la Madre was carried out through an investment of 8.9 million pesos and included installation of children's playground spaces along with handicapped-equipped, iron benches, remodeling of the monument to the plaza's namesake, as well as laying of pavers and concrete, among other details. The mayor called on the community to care for public spaces, noting "these spaces are for all of us, and we are all obliged to take care of them and to report those who do not do so, and only so may we continue to advance." This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www. tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER) Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012 Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blocks east of the main blvd. Benito Juarez nancy_phelan@yahoo.com AACORP Tax Deductible Donations PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 A group dedicated to helping the stray animals by providing no-cost spay and neuter clinics, adoption, dog and cat food, medicine and medical care. The center is run solely on donations and is an Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit corporation so all of your donations are taxdeductible. The center is always in desperate need of dog, cat, kitten and puppy food, animal toys, bedding, cleaning supplies, old towels and blankets as well as medicine and monetary donations to pay vet bills, purchase animal food and medicine. Please drop off food/supplies directly to the center.

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPANICOLAOU Madrid and Ave. Marcelo Pino grupaciongeorgepapanicolaou@hotmail.com Cancer clinic dedicated to early prevention. Screenings and tests available. MONTHLY MEETINGS 1st Thurs. of every month PATIENT CONSULTATIONS Wednesday 9AM-1PM PAP SMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior 383-4399

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Welcome Open AA Meetings at South of the Border Passport Club Location: Directly across from Granada del Mar Hotel South of Sinaloa st., where the road ends and the sea begins at the office of Oc3an View Ministry. Schedule: M-W-F 10AM Women's Recovery AA/Al-Anon Open Meeting Thursday at 11AM Contact Conrado at MX Cell (638) 109-8017 Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

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

AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.

AMPI The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United Estates, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Joseph Toland Vice President: Rommel Bustamante Secretary VP Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino Legal: Ricardo Borquez VP Education: Gretchen Ellinger VP Events: Jorge (George) Bravo VP Ethics: Kyle Woods For Inquiries, please contact: Luisa Federico, AMPI Administrator email: luisa.ampi51@gmail.com AMPI Phone: 638-382-0439

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.

BARB’S DOG RESCUE Help Us Help Them. We are a concerned group of dog lovers working to better the lives of Peñasco’s dogs. We are expanding our facility on the edge of town where we house dogs. We are committed to taking in abandoned and neglected dogs, maintaining and rehabilitating them in a healthy environment and finding loving permanent homes. We ask for your help. Virtually every dog that comes to us is malnourished and in poor health. The need is great. Visit Barb’s Dog Shelter located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, where you will see signs. Donations are also accepted at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Fremont Blvd, next to Cruz Roja. E-Mail barbsdogrescue@ gmail.com Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.

BOOK & EXCHANGE Rocky Point Times Office Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13) Phone: 383-6325: Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pm www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors.

BUNCO BABES

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

CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Elia Neyda Javalera Chavez

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

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Patronato Pro Asilo de Ancianos de Puerto Peñasco A.C. and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

CEDO Center for the Study of Oceans & Deserts Phone: 382-0113 or (520) 829-4501 Located in Las Conchas, look for the Fin Whale skeleton Mon. - Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. 10AM-2PM PO Box 1579, Lukeville, AZ 85341 info@cedointercultural.org www.cedointercultural.org CEDO is the Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts. Home to a giant fin whale skeleton and a desert botanical garden, CEDO is a field station for researchers and school classes, an education center with library, laboratories, book store and gift shop - An Intercultural Experience. CEDO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and conservation of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez. LOTS OF FUN AND GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! FREE PUBLIC TOURS Every Tuesday 2PM; Saturday 4PM CEDO ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE Kayak Capers Explore beautiful Estero Morua with expert guides. Local ecology talk, kayak rental, picnic feast,drinks all in an environment rich with shore birds, crabs and halophytes. Estero Excursions Oyster farms, fiddler crabs and the “shrimp dance” are part of this walking tour of a pristine upper Gulf wetland. Kayak Estero Morua and/or tour with CEDO experts. Tidepool Explorations Explore the tidepools with CEDO experts. Explore the Sand Dunes Spectacular Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world’s largest. An experience you won’t forget! Pinacate Adventure Explore the geologic wonders of the Pincate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts.

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

Isla San Jorge Snorkel with the sea lions in their natural habitat at Bird Island or just enjoy the scenery from the boat and take photos. A must do trip!

Puerto Peñasco Animal Control Dedicated to prevention and disease control Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152 Coordinator: Dra. Socorro Canine Tech.: Mario Lopez Sub-Director: Jesus Bejarano Social Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine

CHOLLA BAY CHRISTMAS PARTY Donations payable to: Cholla Bay Christmas Fund Please send to: Nancy Schmidli 10645 W Connecticut Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 An organization that celebrates a Christmas party for their fellow Cholla Bay Mexican neighbors in early December. Santa shows up for pictures with the kids, children get to pick a gift for their mother, take a crack at the piñata, have a group sing-along and munch on hot dogs and chips. After all the fun, Santa delivers gifts for the children and food boxes for the families.

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC P.O. Box 77152, Tucson, AZ 85703 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Helen Dahlstrom Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Helen Dahlstrom BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otatanez, Rhea Dugan, Pat Goodin, Nancy Schmidly, Chuck Blair, Marlene Blair Connie Horton, Kelley Adams, Dave Adams, Theresa Orcutt

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

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

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The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION Sally Dalton: 382-5283 (Xochitl’s Cafe) Donations payable to: Cholla Charity Fund Send to: Kathy Barnard 1547 E. Royal Palm Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Organization that helps Mexican families, who live and work in Cholla Bay, with unexpected expenses such as medical, living, funeral, etc.They also collect and distribute blankets and warm clothing for children in Cholla Bay. Donations may be dropped off at Xochitl’s Cafe in Cholla Bay.

C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 638-102-0514 Cellphone: (044-638) 091-65 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol. Donations needed all year long.

CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS Children’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogar para niños desamparados 383-2378 Off of Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of Rocky Point PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera Sanchez Treasurer: Florencia Lucila G. Miron The children’s home is located outside of town, apx. 15 miles, and houses anywhere from 10 to 40 children. It provides temporary housing for families that cannot afford to take care of their children or are having a hard time. This is not an orphanage - these children are not up for adoption. They are always in need of cleaning supplies and fresh food (not canned items).

ESPERANZA DE VIDA Darlene Laura and Carole Fields Ave. Pino Suarez No. 143, Col. El Ferrocarril, Playa “F” Provides clothes, food, toys and medicine to the children/families in Colonia Nueva area.

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

GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes Hwy. 8 Patrol: Sunrise to Sunset Pull off shoulder and raise vehicle hood EMERGENCY DIAL 078 Provides assistance, tourist aid, information and emergency radio service for travellers on Hwy. 8 from Sonoyta to Rocky Point. Bilingual “Green Angels” provide protection service, medical aid and basic mechanical aid. There is no charge for mechanical service, you will only pay for auto parts, gas, oil, etc.

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO Spiritual Support Cancer Group Dra. Arminda Gonzalez: 110-4934 Glenda Lopez: 383-2414 Mariana Perez: (044-638) 102-0564 sanperegrinopenasco@gmail.com The group’s mission is to provide spiritual and monetary support to individuals in Rocky Point that are affected by cancer.

HELPING HANDS Manos de Ayuda, Inc. 383-5287 or (520) 760-8645 President: Ramon Contreras Pamela J. Lyke Marquez: pjlmarquez@aol.com Manos de Ayuda, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides rehabilitation, health education, medical and therapy equipment and supplies to children with special needs. They also help with construction modifications at a nursing home, a free clinic, and day care facility. These projects are made possible by volunteer efforts and financial assistance. Your help is always needed.

I.R.A.D. Director: Julio Alberto Lucero Arreola 044-638-109-2566 Located off of Cholla Bay Road I.R.A.D. is the institute for the recovery of drug addicts and alcoholics. The shelter houses, feeds and cares for those persons addicted. They rely and operate solely on donations and often sell candy to raise money to keep the centers open. They will always present their identification.

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

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

MEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultos y Jovenes La Esperanza A.C. Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo 044-638-106-4079 identificacruz@live.com.mx On Simon Morua behind the new cemetery The center helps men in need by providing clothing, housing, job training and food. They run solely on donations.

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

Founder: Steve Schwab Established 2003 520-232-2241 7655 E Redfield Rd. Suite 3 Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 www.mexicochildrensfoundation.org Email: info@mexicochildrensfoundation.org A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.

MISSION VILLA GRANADA

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

NUEVA CREACION Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Sub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez and Guadalupe de Soto Phone: 044-638-105-9804 Calle Juan Aldama No. 527 Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

Phone: 382-0050 / (602) 476-1454 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Naoma Leader Vice President: Bart Stockton Treasurer: Randi Alcott Secretary: Raylene Pavlicek

LIONS CLUB

www.oc3anviewministry.com

Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Ramón Ramos Rodríguez Women’s Committee President Lupita de Ramos Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.

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

construction opportunities, and ministries at rehab centers. Hours of Operation at our Community Center: Thrift Store: Tues. thru Sat. 12-5 Our Dinner, serving free food: Tues. & Thur. 1-2 Free Fun Family events: scheduled throughout the year watch for them on FBoc3anviewminisry Please come join us. For information about serving opportunities at Our Dinner, Thrift Store, Mission Groups, Fun Free Family events, construction projects and rehab center ministries go to: www.oc3eanviewministry.com Conrad Flores, President and Founder oceanviewministry@gmail.com US: 480-264-1172 MX: 638-109-8017

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB President: Lew Felton Fun group that hold meetings every month and puts on a variety of fun activities such as the Bash every year and donates to local charities and organizations.

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

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

Organizer: John Fowler: 602-840-1528 PO Box 5, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Delivers food boxes, bikes, toys and clothes to needy families all year long. Donations are accepted and transported to Rocky Point year round. If you have a donation pickup in the Phoenix area, call John Fowler or email santaclausclub@hotmail.com.

EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc. They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

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

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

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

A group of a variety of community members who volunteer their time and efforts to raise money, purchase supplies and provide food bags, shoes and toys at Christmas time for the less fortunate. Every year thousands of children, men and women flock to receive their goodies, take pictures with Santa Claus, play games, eat hot dogs and have a great day. Volunteers spend all year collecting donations and then coordinate efforts a few weeks prior to the big event, which usually takes place mid-December.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com www.clubrotariopuertopenasco.com FB: @clubrotariopuertopenasco

Professional Business Women’s Club Meetings each Tuesday 8PM Phone: 383-2052 Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com This association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.

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

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS

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

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

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

WOMEN’S SHELTER

President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto

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

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.

Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. “Recovery starts with HOPE” Director: Ana Krausse (638) 102 – 0869 Cel (638) 103-3712 Email: laesperanzampp@outlook.com Capacity to house 16 women of different ages, the center helps them change their lives and reincorporate themselves into society once again. The center is open to every woman in need. Daily needs; food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations to pay for utilities. The women at the center support themselves and family with hand crafts available for sale at the center. How to get there: From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and then women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION Rick Busa: rbusa1972@gmail.com Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.

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WHY BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME AT

LAGUNA SHORES RESORT?

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

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The Eats By Marco Zepeda

ello everyone, this month we bring you an excellent Rocky Point restaurant. For years I have always wished for someone to open a real Steak House here in Peñasco; a place where the most important, and before anything else, was the quality and taste of the meat. Well, that time has come, and Garufa Steak House is here. Garufa’S is a restaurant chain that is now all over Mexico and, seeing the growth we had in Rocky Point in the last couple of years, and all the tourism we have received, they decided to go ahead and open a new restaurant here.

Let me tell you a bit about their background. The first restaurant was born in the State of Aguascalientes and then they expanded to Torreon and Saltillo in the State of Coahuila. After that, Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua, San Miguel Allende, Irapuato and one more in Ajijic in the state of Jalisco. Yesterday we visited this wonderful steakhouse for the 2nd time and we all agreed that this is a great place - the food is great. We started out with an appetizer, grilled bone marrow, served with warm corn tortillas and a delicious salsa. While we waited for our cuts,

our server Yolanda brought us fresh baked bread, butter and chimichurri sauce. Everyone was friendly and the service was great – they were always making sure we had everything we needed.

And now for all the wine lovers… Garufa has over 80 different wine bottles in its clear glass refrigerated wine cellar. They carry wines from Mexico, US, Chile, Argentina, Spain and even Italy. Their cellar is beautiful, and impressive and you have to go see it and try their food. Everything is neatly decorated, beautiful frames hang on the wall, and they also have a private area for dinner meetings and private parties. Our food arrived and Alicia ordered a 14 oz. Argentine Tenderloin Steak, well done, with grilled onion and chiles on the side. And she also ordered some asparagus sprinkled with parmesan cheese. She loved it! I personally ordered their famous 18 oz. Cowboy Steak, which is a bone-in

Angus ribeye: I ordered it well done and it came with a baked potato, sour cream, butter and bits of real bacon- it was delicious! Everyone is welcome to choose how you would like your steak prepared. If you’re not quite sure, they have a chart that can guide you. Pairing your delicious steak with a great bottle of wine is another great option: We chose a nice Malbec from Mendoza Argentina (thanks to Lannette who introduced us to Malbecs).

Another thing I want to mention is that all of their product is excellent quality. They carry national meat, and also imported. They offer an extensive menu where you can also choose from salads, pastas, empanadas and more…and they also have beer, in case you are not into wines. We had friends go out to Garufa the previous night as asked them if they had enjoyed their food, they were very happy and suggested next time we try their grilled

octopus (which I will pretty soon), they told us its fresh and delicious. Garufa is located on Paseo Las Olas #2 on Sandy Beach, right before the entrance to Sonoran Sea and Sonoran Spa, next to Changos. We invite you to try it out. I know you won’t be sorry. And before I forget I would like to thank Jorge Valdez for bringing this wonderful new restaurant to our town and for the opportunity of promoting their steak house. Until next month…provecho!

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A Bit of History By Rosarie Salerno

n the 4th of July Americans celebrate the day the United States declared its independence from Britain. On that day we should also keep in mind how the history of Mexico has affected the history of the United States. Cinco de Mayo is one of the most important celebrations for Mexico. It is not their Independence Day. But, for them that day represents their valiant fight to maintain their independence from foreign invasion. On the morning of May 5, 1862, in the town of Puebla 100 miles east of Mexico City, a Mexican army of 4,000 brave men smashed 8,000 French, well trained soldiers, with the most modern equipment of the day, under the command of Napoleon III. A remarkable feat not only because the Mexicans were armed only with machetes, sticks, stampeding cattle and were out numbered by 2 to 1, but the French Army had not been defeated in over 50 years. Leading up to the Battle of Puebla, Britain, Spain and France seized the port of Veracruz for the purpose of negotiating their loans that were not being paid by President Benito Juarez. Mexico had been financially drained by 2 wars, the Mexican-American War and the Reform Laws War. Britain and Spain quickly settled their business and left, but Napoleon had other ideas. He had brought along Maximilian with the intentions of setting him up as the puppet ruler of Napoleon’s new empire in Mexico.

Napoleon was taking advantage of the fact that Mexico’s treasury was pitifully low and that Mexico’s neighbor to the north, the United States, was occupied with the Civil War. Napoleon sided with the Confederate Army and was supplying them with money and guns. In the mean time, President Benito Juarez was supporting and was being supported by the Union Forces. Abraham Lincoln was a strong supporter of Juarez as early as 1857. On the eve of the Reform Laws War in 1858, Lincoln sent President Juarez a message, in support of the war against the Conservatives, “for the liberty of…your government and its people.” Even though, Lincoln had his hands full with the Civil War, he had Union General Sheridan supply the Mexican Army with over 30,000 muskets. This alliance between Lincoln and Juarez also helped heal some of the bitterness caused by the Mexican-American War. Because of the slaughter at Puebla it took Napoleon a year before he was ready to invade Mexico City. During that year he was unable to continue providing supplies to the Confederates. The Civil War was over within 14months of his defeat at Puebla. It could be speculated that because of the outcome of that battle, the Union Forces were able to easily subdue the South and win the war. If the Confederates had a stronger army the war may have dragged on for a much longer period time with many more casualties, destruction and even perhaps, the Confederates winning the Civil War. Think of how that could have affected the history of the United States. Viva Mexico!

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Rocky Point’s Pro Basketball Team will “Captain” Great Play and Community Involvement

Growing up Fishing in Peñasco

By Betsy Bruce

he Gimnasio Municipal will become the center for entertainment this fall as Rocky Point’s very own professional basketball team, Los Capitanes de Puerto Peñasco, take the court playing a 20-game regular season in the competitive CibaPacifica League. Composed of 16 squads from across Mexico, CIBAPAC clubs square off in exciting games from September 1st through the postseason in late November. Capitanes fans are sure to be treated to superb, professional international basketball says Coach and co-owner Brian Semonian, a disciple of an up-tempo style of play. Semonian, a University of Arizona graduate class of 2002, has coached in Australia, England, and the States. “My professors in the Physical Education Department at the U of A were world class. My courses in Bio-Mechanics, Sports Psychology, Theory of Play, and Educational Strategies are the building blocks to my career as an educator and coach. Growing up in Tucson and having a successful basketball leader in Hall-of-Fame Coach Lute Olson was an education in itself.” After conducting youth clinics in Puerto Peñasco with great turnouts, Coach Brian was surprised to find that that

basketball-loving Rocky Point did not have a CIBAPAC team of their own. He met with Mayor Kiko Munro who enthusiastically supported establishing the team. Working with other city officials, including Sports Director Fernando Mendoza, all parties agreed that the most important part of Los Capitanes would be

community involvement. There is already a rich history of Rocky Point producing high level players with successful youth programs. Los Capitanes will support these

existing programs, provide more opportunities for participation and create regular clinics. All youth programs will be posted on the team FB Page. CIBAPAC rules mandate that the majority of players come from Puerto Peñasco, three from the states and the balance from Mexico. Co-owner Betsy Bruce says, “Fans will recognize homegrown players so there will be nothing more exiting to cheer for and kids will have role-models to look up to”. Los Capitanes 10 home games will be back-to-back Friday and Saturday at Municipal Gimnasio, Blvd. Benito Juarez Garcia, Sufragio Efetivo y. All games will be streamed live on Facebook. Official schedule and ticket info will be announced soon. All who take in one game will no doubt support Los Capitanes, witnessing a heart-pounding style of international professional basketball. The intimacy of the 1,200 seat arena brings the game closer to fans than then ever imagined. Tourists, getaway homeowners and natives, get ready to expand your weekend entertainment this fall to include Los Capitanes, building community pride, sportsmanship and celebrating the game of basketball.

By Eric Hines

t all started back in the late 80's when my family was introduced to Puerto Peñasco by a friend. My brother and I would spend hours fishing the tide pools of El Mirador, learning to catch anything we could. We would hike over Whale Hill to the fish market to buy bait in the morning, and spend all day fishing any place we thought fish might be lurking. My brother and I eventually bought a small boat to fish the reefs, but I always felt more at home casting from the beach with a cooler nearby. I can still remember the first Corvina I caught from the beach on a lure. I was so excited I ran all the way back to our trailer in Playa de Oro to show my parents. As the years went by, I was always on the hunt for bigger and better fish that could be caught from the beach. My eventual discovery of the estuaries of Peñasco and acquiring the means to access them led to my true fishing passion. Watching the sun rise over the sands, not a soul in sight with only a lone Osprey joining me on the hunt, is my paradise. From Corvina to Halibut, you can catch just about anything from the beaches of Peñasco. If you see me out fishing, stop by and say hi. You can follow my fishing adventures on Instagram @fishing_penasco.

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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (01152-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1WC) BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). barbsdogrescue@ gmail.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg)

AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL) SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.(#1SJ) ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)

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

BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2)

COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

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

FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187 or sivife@ hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1)

BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) FOR SALE $300 DLLS BEACH TRAILER – for 2 or 3 person PWC Jet Ski. (4) big beach tires, aluminum, like new condition. I can send photos, factory built by BIGFOOT paid $900 dlls. Dave.weez1@gmail. com (602) 616-7466. (#DW-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT – located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 387-5474. (#102-m) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL ESTATE Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1)

JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_ fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) LOTS FOR SALE LOT FOR SALE – Affordable block fenced property. Close to the beach. Owner selling willing to negociate. Asking. 20Mts x 50Mts. Call Nachito at (011-521638) 112-3158) (#NN-1) MUSEUMS THE (FRIDAY) SEASHELL MUSEUM – Small Private collection. Free admission. Open Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Map at: www.seashellmuseum.com. Closed except by appointment July, August and September. (#NB-1) OBITUARIES OUR WONDERFUL FATHER AND GRANDFATHER ANTON (TONY) VINCENT RIMSZA, AGED 92 – passed away of natural causes on April 25, 2019, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Tony was born July 19, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a decorated World War II Navy Pacific veteran, store owner, prominent valley realtor and business leader; as well as past president of both the State Board of Realtors and North Phoenix Lions Club. Generous, gregarious, and civic-minded, he retired to the beach in Mexico at age 55 to enjoy decades of fishing, socializing, hospitality, travel, baseball, cribbage, and community involvement.; calling himself and his boat “The Lucky Polack”. He is preceded in death by his parents Anton and Josephine Rimsza (nee Skiercz), sister Vivian Liszeck, wife Elizabeth (Betty, nee Kenney), daughter Catherine (Kitty), and wife Elaine (formerly Blackmon, nee Sumner). He is survived by brother Ronald Rimsza and sister Lucine Herbeck; daughters and sons by his first wife Mary, Jim, Gay, Anton (Skip), Bob, Betty, and Bill; step children Linda, Pam, and Tom, 16 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren! The family will hold a private memorial in Rocky Point, Mexico. In lieu of flowers please send donations in support of the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired at www.acbvi.orgdonate.php.

PEST CONTROL PREDADOR - TERMITES, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Juan Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24hr emergency phone dial (044 - 638) 113-0691. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) SERVICES SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) BRENDA LEE DESIGN – Customized Interiors, window treatments. Cel (602) 909-9146. www.brendaleedesign.com. (#157-5) FAST, RELIABLE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS! – We sell, install and service High Speed Internet access via Satellite in Penasco. Download speeds up to 30 Mbps and you get a U.S. IP address. For more information please email us at service@ penascohandyman.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. penascohandyman.com. (#JG-1) CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS – Now available in Peñasco Custom Plantation Shutters for your condo or home made of Basswood. Over 20 years of custom shutter craftsmanship and no import taxes! For more information please email us at info@mexicoshutters.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. mexicoshutters.com. (#JG-2) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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Fly Fishing Kayak By Vince Deadmond

ecreational kayaking has been growing steadily for the past twenty years, and it's exploding right now. Even the big box stores are selling kayaks. They have been on my radar as a fishing craft for quite awhile, and they are increasingly evident on roof racks everywhere. You can purchase a lightweight durable kayak for a modest price, but will it do what you want it to do? I had been looking for one as a fly fishing platform. Paddling a kayak while fly fishing is kind of like texting and driving, you are probably not doing either one very well. Hobie came up with the pedal kayak in 1997, and I have been waiting on them to come down in price ever since, still waiting. In the last ten years more manufactures have entered the fishing pedal kayak market. The pedal drive models are particularly attractive for someone looking to fish. One, it takes the paddle out of your hands and allows you to fish. They are sleek enough to glide through the water with minimal effort. They are stable enough to stand up and make a cast. The new manufacturers of pedal drive kayaks are coming up with new innovations, making them lighter, and more user friendly, while cutting the cost of the fishing kayak. I purchased my pedal drive Perception Pescador Pilot 12 about a year ago. It is very stable, and the pedaling is about the same effort as walking. The boat and drive weigh 85 pounds so you do need to determine how to carry a 12-foot boat and store it when not in use. I have fished from inflatable pontoon boats for quite a while. They are generally lighter, store easier, but are slower from point A to point B, a plus for the pedal kayak. Another issue if you fish Puerto Peñasco, Mexico is the deep sand between you and the water. Sometimes you can drive right up to the water to unload your boat, but on many beaches, you need to shuttle your boat from the parking lot to the water. I'll have to admit that

St. Joseph’s windows to be adorned with art

By Cholla Charli

T I tried to do it on the cheap and had several failed attempts. I would like to recommend the Boon Dox Wheel Kit with the oversized sand tires. It's not cheap, but it will help get your kayak across lots of soft sand. Most fishing kayaks are the sit on top models, these are easy to enter and exit, and they have storage hatches built into the body. The problem is that even with a lid securely in place the storage areas are not totally waterproof. Waterproof dry bags would be the solution to keep your electronics and other items that you don't want to get wet. Other accessories may include fishing rod holders, cameras and mounts for cameras, personal flotation device and I like to put a PDF cushion on my seat. You will probably want to take the kayak out a few times before you start to customize where you want to mount accessories. Mounting usually involves putting holes in your new kayak with stainless steel screws and silicone sealant. You will need a paddle even if you have a pedal kayak. Storage bags for food, drink, gear, fish, the accessories list is almost endless. Comfortable, quick dry clothing that protects you from the sun is another good idea. Footwear I usually wear a diving bootie or sport sandals, something that can get wet. After all of that you are looking for that really good fish that will take you for a sleigh ride. I hope this story gets you excited about getting on the water.

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

If the project turns out to be feasible, they will make the enhancement of each of the 12 windows available as a memorial and put a plaque adjacent to the window to acknowledge the gift and the memorial. The cost is not yet known, it will be determined by the technique used to create the designs. However, if you are interested in reserving one, e-mail Sexton Bob Keller at bob@keller.net. To reach the church in La Cholla, take the road past the Sandy Beach condos and the dirt road past Wrecked at the Reef. As the road winds toward Cholla Bay, the church is on the right. All are welcome.

hanks to the generosity of locals and visitors, 12 new, water-tight windows have all been installed at San José/St. Joseph’s mission church in La Cholla where bilingual Mass is offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. In May they announced an opportunity to sponsor a window as a memorial or tribute to a loved one. The response was so overwhelming that the church is working on additional memorial projects to help generate the funds to further improve the church. They are now consulting artists about the possibility of adding stained glass or a stained glass effect to the new windows. The addition will help to reduce the heat in the church by defusing the sun’s rays, and will add Two employees of Santana Glass install new, water-tight windows at St. Joseph’s/San José an artistic element to the mission church in La Cholla where bilingual Mass building. if offered every Sunday at 8 a.m.

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER Summer Brings Added Challenges to Our Dog Population By Bo & Linda Bernard Weather. It seems we hear more and more about it these days. Whether you are visiting or a permanent resident of Rocky Point, right now, you may be asking yourself, “What are they talking about?” But weather challenges abound in other parts of the world right now, including the United States. It struck home for us recently while visiting our daughter in the Dallas area. She called us from work and, in a panicked voice, told us to take cover quickly. A tornado alert had been issued for her community. Instead of heeding her message, we naturally raced to the front door. Very scary looking, roiling black clouds surrounded us. Then, just like in the movies, storm sirens started blaring all around us. The black clay soil in this part of Texas makes basements an impossibility, so we headed to our only “safe place,” a closet at the center of her house. We grabbed our two dogs, and waited anxiously in the small, dark space. Thankfully, the tornado passed over us. As we safely left the cramped confines of that closet, we hugged each other and our dogs, and remembered why we moved to Rocky Point. We humans love the dry, sunny, summer weather in Mexico. That’s why so many of us call Rocky Point home. But it can be unforgiving for the many homeless dogs that are forced each day to find shelter, food and water. You see them in the parking lot of the bodega or hiding in the ruins of abandoned buildings. Each eager expression begs for a helping hand…a bite of food, a drink of clean water, a bit of human kindness. Happy endings don’t always happen. For the past 17 years, Barbara Mumaugh has turned her home into a kennel, spent her life savings, and dedicated each day to saving as many dogs as possible. It’s a struggle every day to care for what has become a refuge for

animals in need. Some survive. Others do not. What goes unseen by the occasional visitor is the care, love and comfort Barb and her sister, Dee, give to the ones who won’t survive. For many, it might be the only human kindness they ever experience. HELP WANTED - NO - HELP BADLY NEEDED

Barb’s Dog Rescue continues its important mission through the generosity of sponsors, donors, those able to adopt a dog or puppy, and people willing to give up a bit of their time to help with the daily feeding of 300 dogs and puppies. Our winter volunteers, from the colder climates of the US and Canada, stay for months. By now, most of them are back home, enjoying their mild summer temperatures. The vacuum created by their departure creates a huge void. Summer visitors usually stay for a week, maybe two. They are more likely to volunteer for a day. We desperately need evening volunteers. It takes a team of two (one to mix, and one to feed) a couple of hours to complete this task. Please, find a friend and volunteer one evening a week. It is so rewarding, you’ll be glad you did. As always, Barb would like to thank all of her supporters, volunteers, and sponsors for their continued generosity, without which she could not continue her work.

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

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Optica Turati By Lannette Phipps

ame-day prescription eyeglass became a reality in Puerto Peñasco with the opening of Optica Turati back in 2004 and we had the pleasure of sitting down and meeting with Gustavo and Erika Turati, owner of the full-service optical shop. The Turati family has been in the optics business since 1923, and Gustavo is the 4th generation of the family to open an optical shop. It all started with Gustavo’s great grandfather, Antonio, who was from Italy. He went to work with a man named Calpini in the optics business and in 1923 Antonio opened his first store in Mexico City after splitting from Calpini. Optica Turati in Mexico City celebrated their 95th Anniversary this past November. There are over 30 different Optica Turati stores in 10 different cities in Mexico, all opened independent. The family definitely knows all the aspects of the business as they are involved in wholesale frames, wholesale lenses, optical labs and stores.

Gustavo and Erika moved from Cuernavaca in 1998 to Canada to open an optical store and wholesale lab, which came to service 25 stores in the 4 years they lived there. With competition risking and prices increasing, they looked back to Mexico to see if they could find a town which could benefit from their experience and skills and fill a void in the optical business. A friend of their, Ricardo

also from Cuernavaca and resident of Puerto Peñasco, suggested they check out Rocky Point. The rest is history-so to speak. In Peñasco they saw a growing city with lots of potential, 50,000 residents, good roads, and they immediately knew they could fill a void with Optica Turati. Gustavo makes all his eyeglasses at his onsite lab which is how he is able to give same-day service. They have a surfacing machine, polishing machine, edgers to cut the lenses, curve generators and some other machines that I didn’t write down, but you get the idea. These machines are very expensive and have been in the family business for years. Gustavo’s father has taught him how to maintain and repair the machines himself as there is no one around, or even in Mexico, that can fix them. Now Optica Turati in Rocky Point is no longer a need for trips to the U.S. or Algodones to fulfill optical needs. Gustavo offers professional service and is bilingual! Optica Turati has everything from designer frames to colored, prescription contact lenses and they also offer premium brand sunglasses as well as Transition Lenses, with over 700 frames in stock, they have something for everyone including children. And with a large stork of lenses they can manufacture everything from single vision to the strongest prescription in a day. All frames are clearly marked with the price (in pesos) and are lined up on the walls with mirrors beside every row so you don’t’ have to run around the store trying to see what you look like. They have the most popular rimless, lightweight and “all the rage” plastic glasses as well as titanium frames. As far as sunglasses go, they carry RayBan, Maui Jim and PRADA from Italy,

as well as a variety of other name brands. These can be fitted with prescription or regular lenses. If you have a pair of glasses you really like and just need lenses, they have the necessary equipment to replace your lenses, change them or put in pretty much whatever type of lens you want. On our visit to Optica Turati, we all took advantage of their free eye exam. Gustavo said that they offer no obligation free eye exams to everyone. He also said that you should have your eyes checked, every year as your vision changes from year to year. Contact lenses can be colored or clear. He has 10 different products he offers as far as contact lenses go but recommends a disposable, 6-pair prescription, lasting 1 month. This way if you lose one you are not panicked to get another air right away. It is also a good way to avoid infections and allergic reactions because the contact lenses don’t lose enough moisture

in this amount of time to cause problems. Before you think about going out of town for your prescription or sunglasses, head over to Optica Turati. Gustavo speaks English and Spanish and is extremely nice and friendly. Mom and I have purchased many a pair of Coach, Prada and other designer sunglasses and prescription glasses as well. In fact, I just took a bunch of my Mom’s frames into Gustavo and had him check my eyes and put my new prescription in them. Optica Turati is a very well stocked and professional optical store and lab. They are located on Melchor Ocampo, next to Farmacia Benavidez (the old Botica Lux), close to La Michoacana ice cream store. They are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 9am to 2pm You can call them at (011-52-638) 3834645.

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Our Contributing writers...

Allen Schwartz

Marcia Diane

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

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

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

Rosarie Salerno

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

Mike Bibb

Contributing writer, Mike Bibb from Safford, Arizona, is a recovering paranoidschizophrenic with several bipolar disorders. As long as he remains under constant medication, the public is generally not at risk. However, he has been known to lapse into bouts of uncontrollable thirst which can only be sedated with multiple servings of iced Indios, Dox Equis or some similar tonic. There is no picture of him available at this time due to national security reasons should his face be seen in public.

Vince Deadmond

Vince Deadmond, “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy”, is co-owner of Best Hardware in Apache Junction, AZ. He is an enthusiastic, caffeinated, fly fisher in search of a really good cookie. He has fly fishing stories published on the web, in local newspapers and magazines. His stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines.

Jim Ringquist

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

Stephanie Wood

Cholla Charli

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

Originally from Western Pennsylvania, lived and worked in Rocky Point for two years. Waking up and walking the beach everyday was a dream come true. Anita and her husband love to travel and explore new and different places all over the world, but her heart still remains in Puerto Peñasco. Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel SecretsInsider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Kindle, NOOK and Amazon.com.

Kathleen Duncan

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

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Nancy Phelan Since the year 2000, when she retired to Puerto Peñasco, she was appalled by the brutal way animals were treated and abused. Nancy started an animal rescue “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. Today she works closely with the city of Puerto Peñasco, conducting spay/neuter clinics and adoptions

Cap’n Greg

Escaped Iowa’s snow for Arizona’s sun in 1989, and immediately jumped the border to sample the culture and cerveza of Mexico. A US Navy veteran, his love for the ocean drew him to Rocky Point, which he has enjoyed immensely. Although he offers salty advice to Sea of Cortez visitors, the Cap’n also frequents the Northwest Ontario Bush, and has been writing a “North With Doc” humor column for In-Fisherman magazine for more than 20 years. Cap’n Greg, his wife Sandy, and their silky/pom pup Jezebel live in Green Valley.

Rob Baylor

Rob retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service tech. He served two tours in Viet Nam. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife,and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.

Lannette Phipps From the age of 10 Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. You don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did.

Mark Paliscak My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer… From deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach… I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing! If you have a Peñasco story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us.

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