Rocky Point Times June 2015 by Rocky Point Services

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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism!

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MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Prescott, and Tempe, Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are bulk mailed from Lukeville, AZ every month. A 1 Yr. Subscription is $35 (12 issues). Please send a check with your name and address to: S. O’Hare, PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341. ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES We offer display and classifieds ads. LOW Ad prices are in USD, charged per month, and do not include I.V.A. Contracts available. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication CLASSIFIEDS ADS $15 USD for 25 words • 20¢ per word thereafter 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 & FAX from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325; Fax: 383-5193 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255

By Lannette Phipps May was a fantastic month even with our April winds that showed up a month late. The town was teeming with events, activity and people – always nice to see. We even had some positive press regarding our Home Port, which is slated to finish January 2017 and is reported to bring over 7,000 jobs to the area. This is so huge I can’t hardly imagine. It will be very strange driving to the office – along Sandy Beach – or pretty much anywhere in town and see giant cruise ships docked right off shore. Just imagine how many people from all over the world and all over Mexico are going to discover Puerto Peñasco for the very first time. It will sure be something to experience.

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If you read May’s Editorial (of course you did!) then you know that country music singer, Nick Nicholson was here filming the “Countin’ Down to Sunset” music video. I was fortunate enough to be a part of the video and hang around the cast and crew and what a blast it was. It was a full day of filming, music and partying at Laguna Shores Resort. Nick gave an encore performance after the last take and RUCA (Hailey and Jack) entertained the crowd throughout the day and I have to say they are absolutely fantastic and you can look forward to seeing them play around town. Now let’s hope the video goes viral and gets international play so more people come to discover Puerto Peñasco.

The 38th El Golfo Run took place the same weekend as the video shoot so I was only part of the Friday shenanigans and it was as fun as ever. The group of 40 vehicles (60+ people) invaded 3 motels and the small town for 3 days and 2 nights. The Run saw some new faces and ended on Sunday at Puesta del Sol at Playa Bonita on Sunday night for the Survivor’s Dinner. No one was left behind (as far as I know). The next Run is slated for October 23rd so reserve your room by October 9th by emailing Alicia at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or call Sandy or Alicia at the office at 383-6325. And also the same weekend was the Top Chef competition held at the Shrimp Plaza downtown. ¡Felicidades! Congrats to Mickey’s Sous Chef Manuel and Pastry Chef Julie for taking home this year’s TOP Chef honors! Watch the Rocky Point Times Newspaper and Facebook page for next year’s competition. Have you noticed that our wind generator has been turning nonstop for over a month now? And that the town is sure shaping up? Whew! The street construction is being finished up and traffic is flowing again. Old Port still needs some works and Blvd. Samuel Ocaña is almost finished (up to the railroad tracks) and the lighting is done. Speaking of railroad tracks…looks like we will be getting new railroad ties at the intersection of the Ranch Rd. and the Coastal Hwy. Ever since the train derailment, that crossing has been getting worse and worse. You have to go over it at a perpendicular angle or risk bottoming out. I have talked to a few people who have hit it pretty hard and done some damage to their cars. The crossing is hard

to see at night and here in Rocky Point (as well as other places in Mexico) we do not have the crossing arms and blinking lights so watch your speed and know where the crossings are, because they all are STOPS, anyway. That is, by far, the worst one in town. If you’ve wondered what is going on at the traffic circle north of town, wonder no more. An overpass is being constructed in the next few months and it will hopefully alleviate all of the accidents that happen at that roundabout. I can’t help but think that a stop light would’ve been much cheaper, but I’m not an engineer and I’m sure the city has a master plan I know nothing about (smiley face). Still lots of events in the coming months and a few of note is Las Vegas Charity Night on July 4th. I attended last year and it was a lot of fun. Lots of people put on their finery and made a night of it. The proceeds from the Night go to DIF so get your tickets and go spend some money! Roger Clyne will be back in town from June 11th to the 14th and, along with the band, will have some other great musicians in attendance that weekend. Get your tickets in advance because they do sell out quickly. Like I said, lots more going on around town so be sure to check out the Events page and take a gander at our Facebook page as well. It’s also the first place you should look for great eats around town since Sandy eats out at least twice a day. Crazy! I’d like to give an honorable mention to the opening of SKY Bar and FISH Seafood Restaurant on top of the hill where the Lighthouse used to be. FISH has outstanding seafood dishes and SKY Bar is a great place to relax and enjoy live music including Piano Night on Thursdays. Both have the ultimate view overlooking the Sea of Cortez and the city. Baseball season has started and you can catch a home game here at the stadium – a few pesos and a lot of fun. Check out this season’s schedule for our local team, the Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco on Facebook. On a final note… There are new rules on using drones here in Mexico. I’m stumped too, but if you are a drone owner you will want to check out the new rules, one of which is to only use it during the day (sunrise to sunset)….no kidding! Visit www.sct.gob. mx for more info. Have a super fantastic Junio!

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(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code

CALLING FROM THE U.S. Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index. U.S. cells may vary - check with your service provider. AT&T Viva Mexico Plan works best.

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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INDEX A

A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/623-207-9275 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Ana Seguros...........................................619-691-7747 Anchor Storage....044-638-102-0049/602-512-1761 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Attorney At Law Maria Luisa Ortiz Hinojoza....388-0606

B Babycatchers and Company....................602-769-2615 Bacanora Grill........................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices...................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.......................383-8500 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 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Casa de Carolina Rentals...............................383-5482 Chef Mickey Medina.......388-6844/044-638-386-4736 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 Clínica Dental Fernández...............044-638-112-6600 or...........................................................520-284-0277

Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Contra Plagas...............383-8787/044-638-110-1625

D D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 DDS Fernandez.........................................383-8550 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 Dental Enciso............388-9100/044-638-105-3064 Desert Diamond Casino........................866-DDC-WINS Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P..388-5382/623-207-9275 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

E Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 El Rapidin...................................................388-6775

F Family of God................................................383-3480 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

G Gaby Salon Unisex.......383-3096/044-638-100-8641 Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 Garden Art..........................................520-577-2728 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970 German Osorio Design & Build Studio..520-303-6188 Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858 Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577 Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075 Golf Course at the Mayan Palace...............383-GOLF Gracida, Roberto.........................520-232-2165 or......................................011-52-622-226-2200 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

H Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free.............866-443-2368/602-971-0166 Healthy Kitchen...........638 1127837/638-383 8393 Hidrogas (antes Tomza Gas)....................383-5650 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

I-J-K Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES International Insurance....................877-679-7900 Intrepid.............................................638-383-2192 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

L La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698

La Cita Café...............................................383-2270 La Fondita...............................................383-8384 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 La Spa de Peñasco.................................382-8111 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 L.C.P. Cristian Felix..................................602-464-3365 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours............................ .............................(623) 551-1616/1-866-568- 9001 Long Realty.......................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation.........382-5095/928-474-3157 Lucky’s Cantina.........................................383-8420 Lugos Vidrieria..........................................388-8387

M Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Madre del Mar........................................520-407-6394 Manny’s Beach Club......................383-3605/383-3215 Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 María Romero...................................(928) 683-2577 or.................................................01-800-560-2123 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Optica Turati................................................383-4645

P Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pealachi..............................................638-102-1110 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco del Sol Hotel Mexico Toll Free................................01-800-614-9484 World Wide Toll Free..........................1-888-683-0067 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Paloma.......................................480-244-9990 U.S. Toll Free.........................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free..........................01-800-426-6482 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..........................383-2586

Q&R Ramos Construcciones..........................638-383-3322 Realty Executives...............383-4699/602-334-4134 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP...........................630-839-9129 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948

Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Chiropractic....................(638) 386-1306 or.............................................U.S. Cell (480) 263-3242 Rocky Point Cleaning...............................383-7325 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax...........................................................383-5193 Roll-A-Shield......................382-5095/928-474-3157

S Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Sarina Fitness......................................602-999-9727 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Skullyz........................................................388-9900 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners.............................388-8238 Siana Boat Charter.........................044-638-105-5013 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Soluciones de Energia Azul .........................388-1114 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772 Swann Ophthalmology.......................520-204-1347

T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 Teriyaki Sun...............................................388-7272 Tessoro at Las Conchas................................388-6288 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Lighthouse Restaurant.........................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant .................................................................388-9605 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149 Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

U-V U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365 or.............................................480-232-3518 Venshur.................U.S. Toll Free 1-888-524-4107 or........................Mexico Toll Free 01-800-841-3553 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Vidriera Lugo..............................................388-8387 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

W Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219 Wharez, Eddie................383-8633/(602) 324-9328

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 Yummy Salads................................044-638-113-8822 ZaGas.......................................................383-8100 Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250 Zuq Deli & Salads.........................................388-5050

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2 FISH Ministry The Two Fish Ministry is a ministry dedicated to feed people of low resources. Men women and children come here from different places as well as here locally. We thank God and all all the wonderful people who contribute to this Ministry that makes it possible for these people to get a plate of food on a daily basis. We just celebrated our 7th anniversary in this Ministry, not a day goes by that we’re not grateful to see so many people be blessed by receiving a hot meal. If you would like to donate to this labor of love with either goods or cash, you may do so at our location on Blvd. Kino, between Ave. Juarez and the Numeros store, you may also call 638-1137260, or 638110-6136, you will reach Noeh or Margarita

CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522

food, or canned goods which are about to expire.

AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 Emergency dial...071

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

Emergency dial...068

Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909

P.S. We need the following: We need 6’ or 8’ TABLES and CHAIRS for a third kitchen. VOLUNTEERS to cook or serve from 1PM to 3PM. PEOPLE to call on markets and fruit and vegetable stands for any kind of

SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624

ELECTRIC

GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100

“…but Jesus answered; you give them something to

eat”

Mark 6:37

HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE

that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712 Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)

Mendiaz, the Directors of the Two Fish Ministry. Donations by check can also be mailed to Mission Heartbeat, P.O. Box 1032, Lukeville,Az., all donations are tax exempt. We thank you in advance for your donations, may God bless you.

RESTAURANTS

Emergency dial...066

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

Figaros Pizza 383-8181

Juniors Restaurant 388-9461 La Cita Cafe 383-2270 La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed. La Fondita 383-8384 9am-9pm Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com

VETERINARY CARE

Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto

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

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We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. ~ Walt Disney By Eddie Wharez® Owner and interior designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín eddiewharez.com

Where has an entire month gone by? As usual I sit down to write my monthly contribution all stressed out because as there is always too much to do and too little time.

I must tell you last month’s article about the humongous mosaic mirror brought so many great conversations and some developed into great ideas and new projects. I can see new clients feeling even more confident than ever in trusting us with their homes and dreams. Some changes are happening at the heart of our company and you will be a witness of some of these, to name a few for example, we are going to be moving part of our current store closer to the center

Eddie Wharez®

of Old Cholla road, Barbara Iverson from “Su Casa” encouraged me to think of all the walking traffic I miss because most people don’t walk all the way down where the store is now. By the time you read this paper, we are going to be in the middle of moving right next to Farmacia del Mar, Vicky who manages the pharmacy and Consuelo from across the street have been very helpful and we all are looking forward to great days helping customers accomplish their dream home. Having two locations will also help us with our other endeavors: Dinners by the Sea® ~ Private catered dinners, E&E Photography® and E&E Exceptional Events® ~ Event/Wedding planning. April & May have been very great months already, I personally have also made some changes to my daily routine, I didn’t tell you before but back in March I went to to apply for what is going to be my second carreer, Psycology. For that I had to go to the nearest campus of UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) in Ensenada, I passed the entrance exam and here I am going to school again! It means time, travel and study, yet so far I’m loving it.

One of the things I had to drop to accomplish this new dream of mine was Bacanora Grill, the year I was there gave me an awesome experience, I served my customers in another way for which I am very grateful. The restaurant business is still in my blood but I had to make a pause at least for a little while, once I have managed my study time better I may go back to the hospitality industry. Perhaps you remember in past issues I commented about my participation in CEDO’s board of advisers (Intercultural Center for the study of Deserts and Oceans) well, last April, Lorenzo Cuadras and I were sent to La Paz for a specialized seminar on Non-Profit organizations (NGO) while we learned lots of things to

be applied locally here in Puerto Peñasco, we got to see firsthand what is being accomplished in that area of the Baja along the Sea of Cortes, one particular organization is the Whale Museum, which will be opening its doors to the public soon, if you visit La Paz, make sure you visit this great place located right on the boardwalk. Francisco Gómez, chief executive director, gave us a private tour and explained how in perhaps just a few years this museum will be comparable to the Historic Whaling Station Museum in Australia!

At the end of April we enjoyed a wonderful Día del Niño with children in Unidep, the University where I teach, and we spent 5 de Mayo weekend in two great events, Young Life at Plaza La Madre and Top Chef at the Shrimp Plaza. We as a business enjoy & support these events that give life to our town, give to the ones in need and give something fan to do to locals and tourists alike.

And last but not least, we attended again the Chinelos dance on May 3rd in the colonia behind our store, it was fun, full of hospitality. According to Wikipedia, “Chinelos are a kind of traditional costumed dancer which is popular in the Mexican state of Morelos, parts of the State of Mexico and the Federal District of Mexico City, especially the boroughs of Milpa Alta and Xochimilco. The tradition arose from the blending of indigenous and Catholic traditions, most notably Carnival, with its permission to be masked and to mock. Chinelos mock Europeans and European mannerisms from the colonial period up to the end of the 19th century. The Chinelos tradition is strongest in Morelos, especially around Carnival, but Chinelos now appear at other festivities such as Independence Day celebrations, private parties and more.” Please stay tuned, as we report on more activities of our dear Puerto Peñasco, and as we continue sponsoring cultural and educational projects and as Henry Ford puts it: “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” See you next month!

Written by Eddie Wharez® Interior designer and owner of Diseños Casa y Jardín. You can reach us at eddiewharez@yahoo.com US (602) 324-9328 Mx (638) 383-8633

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Puerta Privada...A Must See Property!!!

t all began in 1994 with the first hi-rise development in town, Plaza Las Glorias Hotel & Condos (now Peñasco del Sol & Condominiums Pinacate). After that, it was Princesa de Peñasco in 1998, Sonoran Spa in 2000, and Sonoran Sea in 2002. Miguel Guevara was the Project Director and Mary Snyder the Sales Director, for these 4 resorts. They were all completed, sold out, turned over to the homeowners, and are currently managed and rented as some of Peñasco’s favorites.

With 7 additional rental properties popping up on Sandy Beach, the Guevara/Snyder development team decided the town was ready for a unique project that did not allow rentals. So in 2004, Guevara joint ventured with Carlos Saenz, who owned and operated Palmar RV Park for many years. In 2005, the RV park came down, with constuction and sales beginning for Puerta Privada. The project was sold out, completed and delivered by 2007. Combining past experience, reputation, and proven track record, Puerta Privada continues to be the leader in setting the standard for quality construction, design, and finishes. The project consists of two towers that run directly parallel to the water, providing 180 degree views of the ocean to the south, and golf course views to the north, from every single condo. They are quite spacious with the 2 bedroom units just under 2000 sq ft and the 3 bedroom units at 2750 sq ft. Marble floors, beveled cut glass, granite countertops, reverse osmosis water/ice, stainless appliances and dual pane windows are just some of the features that come standard in all of the units. The common areas include 2 negative edge pools, one heated and the other Olympic lap length, 2 hot tubs, underground parking, pet park, basketball, and lighted tennis court. The 3 story amenity building, fabulously detailed with carved cantera stone, features a state of the art fitness center (with resident personal trainer), a game room loaded with air hockey, pool table, shuffleboard, foos ball, darts, and touch screen video game computers.

The top floor clubhouse is beautifully furnished with full kitchen and bar areas, plasma TV’s, BBQ’s poker tables and fireplace. This is where the true heart of Puerta Privada begins. It’s not just a project but a home away from home, with a family feel. Most of the owners have condos in other developments, or businesses in town. Why do they prefer Privada? Due to the non rental policy, (long term leases ARE allowed), there is such a community atmosphere, since everyone knows their neighbor, and they are all there for the same reason. Every month there are events, golf or tennis tournaments, art shows, holiday parties with bands, etc. Or the last minute, everyonebring-somethingto-share, get togethers at the pool or clubhouse. Many of the owners have said that they have made some of the best friendships here, which will last a lifetime. Almost all of the current HOA board members, including the president and resort administrator, have served on other boards in Peñasco. This experience, coupled with the lack of rental, which causes wear and tear, allows Puerta Privada to maintain some the lowest HOA monthly fees on the beach.

This unique project has it all…quality, reputation, privacy and, in today’s market, the opportunity to take advantage of some terrific, resale opportunities. Visit the “Privada Lifestyle” and experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!! For pressure free information, the furnished model on Sandy Beach is open 7 days a week, 9AM-5PM or checkout the website at www.PuertaPrivada.com.

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Cap’n Greg is much like the all-

its successful ways. When you get

powerful, all-knowing Wizard of

to the fish market on the way to the

Oz. If he doesn’t have an answer to

Malecon, take the first street on the

your questions, he just makes stuff

left and you’ll see the brightly painted

up. The most common question I get

Viva Mexico. Husband and wife,

is, “Where is a good place to eat?”

Eliseo Salinas and Maria Ramirez

The most common answer is “That

run the place, and their children,

depends,” since I have no idea what

Hector

sort of food you like or how much

Eliseo Rodrigo and baby, Sara Hilda,

you want to spend, or if you want an

are typically nearby, if not underfoot.

ocean view or fancy mixed drinks or

While you can get quesadillas and

a place where the music is so loud it wilts the lettuce in your seafood salad.

Ignacio,

Sandy

Marivel,

tacos of all kinds, al pastor (country style) tacos are my top pick. They load up a tortilla with diced pork that

NOTE: In all the years I have

has been marinated then grilled on a

enjoyed Rocky Point, I have become

stand-up rotisserie. Then piña, which

ill only once from the food, and that

is pineapple, is added. At your table

particular meal was a scallop ceviche

you can pile on your choice of salsas,

dish prepared by my brother.

purple pickled onions, and snack on

My all-time favorite restaurant in Rocky Point is nothing fancy. It has been around for about 12 years, and like many family-based enterprises in Mexico, I expect it will continue

the sliced cukes and radishes. Wash it down with cold soft drinks or cerveza. Yum! For my wife and me, a visit to Rocky Point is not complete without a visit to Viva Mexico.

Got a ? for Cap’n Greg? Email to rockypointtimes@yahoo.com or send to RPTimes: PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM

By Dona Hurley

Maria and Benito Bascelli are owners/operators of Seaside Window Covering located in the courtyard of their restaurant, Giuseppi’s Espresso Café on Fremont Boulevard. Questions: 1. How would you describe yourself in one sentence? A workaholic who is always conceiving new projects. 2. When and how did you first discover Peñasco? Puerto Peñasco was first mentioned to me in 1986 while working on a design project for a client in La Jolla, California. We ventured down and at first had a trailer on Encanto Beach and decided to buy two lots from “T-Shirt Bob.” Our second home has been one of those endless projects that I keep “enhancing and improving.” 3. What enticed you to locate here? Business opportunities. 4. What was your biggest challenge when adjusting to life here? The culture. 5. How do you fill your days? Depending on the day always working on my endless projects. 6. Besides here, where do you think of as home and what do you miss about that home? Surprise, AZ and the shopping possibilities. 7. Prior to locating in Peñasco, what was your job/career path? Window covering business in Phoenix since 1975. 8. What here always brings a smile? A nice day at the beach. 9. If you were to leave, what would you miss most? The beach. 10. What one thing would you say to convince someone to relocate here? Just give it a try. If you enjoy this column and wish to be interviewed or nominate someone to be interviewed, contact me at dmhurley@usa.net. Readers: If you have someone you would like to see interviewed, please send suggestions and contact information to me at dmhurley@usa.net.

The free spay/ neuter clinics are put on by the Federal GOVERNMENT and the state of Sonora. The clinic was a huge success and we are so very proud of the Mexican people. Many years ago AACORP did sponsor the clinics until the Government took over. What they do is get the permits and paperwork that is required, contact the Veterinarians with dates etc., pay for the gas for transportation, supply medications for 200 plus animals, supply needed supplies and instruments. They make all the arrangements. This is all taken care of by the Mexican people. We Americans can help with housing and meals, and some supplies as we get them. Please lets give the Mexican Government credit for conducting these clinics. A big thank you to the Mayor, the Governor and Dr. Eliel and Edith DVM at the city. These clinics are not being put on by the Americans or the rescues. We need to give credit where credit is due! Americans can get tax credit so it is something that we as animal lovers want to do and that is help them! Veterinarians came from Hermosillo, Nogales, Obregon and of course Puerto Peñasco. We also have Veterinarians that Volunteer like Jo Valentine from Tucson with a Vet Tech Jeanette. Penelope Fritz, my daughter who is also a Vet Tech volunteered for this clinic. I was a wonderful experience for Penelope and she was amazed with the Mexican Veterinarians. It was a wonderful experience for all the volunteers. Claudia Ortega is a local gal responsible for bringing many animals for surgery. Claudia has many local contacts and gets the word out. Thank you Claudia. A big thanks to Lupita Kewes, Alice Mitchell and Camilla a 16 year old who dreams of becoming a Veterinarian. They worked tirelessly volunteering. The Government also took blood from 300 animals to use for research by the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta that is doing research on Tick Fever and many other diseases that affect the animals. 222 cats and dogs were sterilized during this clinic. We hope to have another clinic in November. A big thanks to all that help make this a comfortable and pleasant experience for all the volunteers. A nice cash donation from Candace Garvey helped pay for the food. Breakfast served by Giuseppis every morning fed a total of 131 people. Giuseppis also provided a wonderful final dinner for 31. Breaded Pork chops, red cabbage, potatoes, and the best crepes for dessert. Cost was $250.00 (plus tips) for breakfast and dinner – thank you to Anita at Giuseppis and Candace. Lunch was provided by Homero with Blue Marlin in the

Old Port – The best fish tacos in the universe .Cost for lunch for three days was under $100. I also received a $100 donation from Steve who stopped by to see what was going on. The city is not allowed to take cash so they found me. I am going to use this donation to purchase uniforms for 2 of the dog catchers as they have none. We are happy to do this – thanks to Steve. Beach houses were provided by Charlie Salem of Oceano and Les Foss in the Mirador. Les has accommodations for large groups and you can reach les at 383 3866. Animals are allowed so if you are looking for animal friendly places to stay in Rocky Point please call Oceano (ask for Omar) or Les. A big thank you to Les and Charlie. When I was trying to secure a house for Saturday night Charlie took charge and said “no one should charge these wonderful folks for what they are doing “He gave us a beach house - and yes they did work tirelessly. We managed to acquire three tiny kittens and 11 puppies this week. If you are looking to adopt please stop by and play for a day at the center. We are located in town – just follow the map below. Our biggest needs are cleaning supplies and kitten food. Happy Father Day to all our Dads this month! www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

A literary column By Marcia Diane

Well, I have a confession to make…I missed National Poetry Month, it was the month of April. At first I thought; ‘some literary columnist you are’ and then I decided no, we have an honoring of poetry every month in our very own newspaper. Seems good enough to me. So, I’m going out on a limb here, reaching as ever for the local talent. I’m going to call for submissions. Yup, I’d like to see what you all write. Send it in and be sure to include a brief bio and Sandy and the gang and I will go over it and let you know if you get picked. Kinda of our very own literary contest…how fun will that be. So until that time (and remember we have to have submissions into RPT by the 10th of each month, so please send yours to me by the 1st so I have time to get with Sandy and gang)...here’s my pick for this month. This whimsical little piece is by Francis Ponge, 1899-1988; a French poet. He wrote “objeu” poems which means ‘things’ providing him an opportunity for linguistic games. I rather think we may not ‘get’ this in translation as so much of that style had to do with the construction of the native language one writes in, but fun none the less. In his work, Le parti pris des choses often translated The Voice of Things he meticulously described common things such as oranges, potatoes and cigarettes in a poetic voice, but with a personal style and paragraph form; prose poem much like an essay. ----------------------------THE FROG When little matchsticks of rain bounce off drenched fields, an amphibian dwarf, a maimed Ophelia, barely the size of a fist, sometimes hops under the poet’s feet and flings herself into the next pond. Let the nervous little thing run away. She has lovely legs. Her whole body is sheathed in waterproof skin. Hardly meat, her long muscles have an elegance neither fish nor fowl. But to escape one’s fingers, the virtue of fluidity joins forces with her struggle for life. Goitrous, she starts panting… And that pounding heart, those wrinkled eyelids, that drooping mouth, move me to let her go. ----------------------------We’ll be waiting with baited breath for your submissions. And if that seems a stretch too far, well then join us on-line at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com for our monthly writers group…we’re a safe bet for sure. Remember submissions for our very first writer’s contest go to: m.diane.writeon@ gmail.com.

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EVENTS CALENDAR JUNE 2015 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Monday. 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4:30PM Peñasco Singles (PS) happy hour at Playa Bonita Hotel 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 7-8PM Salsa Lessons! At South Side Jillz. Come and learn how to dance like a pro! THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection meets at The Light House. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/ book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 54). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 109-3766 or email mmdonnadonna@aol.com for more info. 5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail. com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English

10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) 6PM AA meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more.

Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive

SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 9AM Alcoholics Anonymous Meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Thursday 11th • 14th RCPM Circus Mexicus. Saturday 13th • O.T.L. Sponsored by the Baja Cantina & Hotel. Sunday 14th • Mañanathon & Bar-B-Q at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. • Rubber Ducky Race on Sandy Beach to benefit Adopt -A-Classroom. For more info and tickets call (602) 324-9529 or (638) 383-4963. Friday 19th • Angler of the Year Phase II • South Side Jillz at 8pm new band new to Rocky Point, Pashley Y Amigos, will be having their Mexican day view, Mexican Fiesta with drink specials and awesome food. Saturday 20th • Angler of the Year Phase II Sunday 21st • Fathers’ Day • Angler of the Year Phase II JULY Friday 3rd • ‘Independence Day’ observed Saturday 4th • Independence Day • 7pm 5th Annual Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night For Charity at the Sonoran Sky Resort

By Barbara Iverson

Rodeo Drive is indeed changing daily. People never cease to be amazed at the never-ending transformation. Great selection of Mexican crafts from jewelry and sandals to fine art and furniture, it’s all right there. And you can often meet the very artisans that made your treasure. Pulseras y Collares Azul is located on the north side of the street just east of Mariachis and Tequila (where you’ll definitely want to stop for lunch or dinner). Another family business that involves multiple generations, at Pulseras y Collares Azul’s everyone in the family is doing their part. Grandma weaves wonderful baskets made from various parts of local palm trees, mother, Susana Catarino Perez, makes bracelets and custom designed beaded jewelry and, in addition to working in the shop and making bracelets,

Dad, Mauricio Federico Siriaco, works as a vendor on the beach. Originally from Guererro they migrated to Peñasco 20 years ago. They settled on Rodeo Drive to open their shop 15 years ago when it was still the “dirt mall”. Come see us over 50 vendors, great food, great prices, great selection. What more could you ask for.

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Pashley Y Amigos Been out to the Our New Local Band You Do NOT Want to Miss!!! Oyster Farm?

By Mark Paliscak

There are so many wonderful changes going in and around Rocky Point since the start of the year. The progress with our home port, the new restaurants and cantinas springing up around town and the new paved roads are just some of the enhancements coming to our special, seaside city. Another awesome and much-talked about addition is Pashley Y Amigos!!! Pashley Y Amigos is an American band with a Mexican flare who has gained fame touring all over the United States, Caribbean and Hawaii. The band is currently a part of the PGA Tour in the USA and plays at various golf venues for the professional golfers. After discovering Rocky Point, the band has decided to start booking some gigs right here in town! Pashley Y Amigos will be having their Mexican debut at SouthSide Jillz on June 19th at 8pm. Having been privy to attending several of their US shows, I highly recommend this is an event you DO NOT want to miss! The band’s vibe is nothing but fun as they always seem to have the right blended connection with their audience to make YOU feel as though their concert is for you. Their array of music is astonishing as they easily slide from Top 40 Hits, old-school rock n roll, and country -- to Mexican favorites and all of the best bar sing-a-longs. Southside Jillz is located at the end of Calle 13 and is around the corner from Max’s. The June 19th event will be Mexican Fiesta themed and Jill will be on hand with some drink specials and awesome food. If you have not tried the food at SouthSide Jillz, make it a must! My favorites are the stuffed avocado and the steak dinner…truly amazing stuff! I sat down recently with Ashley Leroux and Patrick Sullivan from Pashley Y Amigos and wanted to get to know more about the band and what we can expect for their Rocky Point Shows… Marco: How did you come up with the name Pashley Y Amigos?

Ashley & Patrick: When we first got together, our friends instantly started calling us Pashley. After two years of dating and five years of marriage, “Team Pashley” has really stuck with our friends and family. On our first trip to Rocky Point, we met so many amazing new friends, that welcomed us with open arms and we instantly felt adopted into the Rocky Point family. After just 3 days of sun, fun and new friendships, we knew we wanted to become a permanent part of the Rocky Point community and start planning some shows in Rocky Point. Although our entertainment business has had opportunities all around America in the last six years, we realized how special it could be to incorporate our new friends in Mexico with our band. So, we decided to integrate our new amigos into our band… and that’s how we came up with Pashley Y Amigos because the amigos are YOU which is the driving force behind what we stand for…fun! Marco: What inspired you to become musicians and entertainers? Ashley: There’s nothing I love more than to make people smile and have a good time. If we can even be a small part of making someone’s night amazing, that’s enough for me”. Patrick: When I was a kid I saw Marty McFly in Back to the Future for the first time and I knew that’s the kind of guitar player I wanted to be.

Marco: That’s funny Patrick! What do you think you bring to the Rocky Point music scene that is original? Patrick: We play all covers that people know and love to sing, dance and drink to and best part is when we get to showcase Ashley as our female lead singer. Ashley: I am excited to bring a female flare to the entertainment scene here in Rocky Point. Marco: What does your future look like for Pashley Y Amigos?

Ashley: As new homeowners in Bella Sirena, we hope that this will be the first of many opportunities to make history and party with our amigos south of the border. Marco: We have several opportunities to see bands play in Rocky Point. Why is Pashley Y Amigos the choice I would want to make to come see you play? Patrick: Everything about Pashley Y Amigos is designed to make our amigos feel like they are part of something special. Whether it is getting on stage to sing with us, requesting a favorite song, celebrating a special event, or giving a shout out to a favorite friend, we are thrilled to be part of the memories made with every show. Marco: I hear your theme for the June 19th Show at Southside Jillz is Mexican Fiesta. What do you expect from the audience? Ashley: We’re expecting our amigos to show up in their most eye-catching, fun Mexican garb and of course to be ready to shake it like a Polaroid picture! And from what I saw the last time at SouthSide Jillz, the competition is pretty stiff on the dance floor. Marco: Why did you choose SouthSide Jillz for your debut in Rocky Point? Ashley: When we got to meet Jill, she was instantly excited and thrilled to introduce a new act to her fun and lively cantina and restaurant. We found Jill to be warm and inviting and that’s something that we treasure in people. Marco: Name your favorite 3 songs to perform. Ashley: Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars, All About The Bass by Meghan Trainor and You Shook Me All Night Long by ACDC. Patrick: Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett, What I Got by Sublime and my new favorite Mexico by James Taylor. Marco: Is there anything you want to leave us with before we see you June 19th at SouthSide Jillz? Ashley: We are currently putting the finishing touches on our new song, Down In Rocky Point that we have written in dedication to our new amigos. We cannot wait to share it with you all and are hoping it is going be your new Rocky Point Party Anthem song for many years to come. Well, I for one will be there to check out Pashley Y Amigos on Friday night, June 19. The show starts at 8 pm and if it is anything like the other shows that I have had the pleasure of attending, it is going to be a full on BLAST! I look forward to seeing you a SouthSide Jillz then. Until next month, may the beauty of Rocky Point surround you soon! ADIOS AMIGOS. GOD BLESS.

By Richard Scott RockyPoint.com

I hate ’em. Oysters. Put ’em on a cracker, put hot sauce on ’em, it won’t help. Have you looked at them? Like something out of Steven King. Some people love them. They tell me Oysters are high in zinc, protein, omega 3...oh, and they’re an aphrodisiac. To who, I wonder, other Oysters? They also tell me that the best ones, the freshest you can get anywhere are from the oyster farm east of Rocky Point. One weekend I have friends in town who have always wanted to go. Never one to be a party pooper, I jump into the SUV along with everyone else. I’m sure I can keep a straight face and eat three or four of them. They have beer don’t they? We pull off the highway at a hand written sign that says “ostionera”. Bouncing down the washboard road we squint into the afternoon sun. “That was quick” says my friend as the estuary suddenly spreads out before us. The shallow water flows out to the high dunes by the sea, sparkling with light. A small flock of birds takes off as we pull into the dusty parking area. In the shallows are a dozen square boxes that house the oysters, looking like a miniature condo project. Estero Morua is one of the unique estuaries that dot the coast along the northern Sea of Cortez. Created where the Rio Sonoyta enters the ocean, the mixing of waters creates a place full of life. Most noticeable are the birds. A major stop during migration, the estuary is also the nesting site for a threatened species of Tern. Piles of discarded shells have been found that date back hundreds of years. The Hohokan were here, fishing and taking shells back to what is now Arizona to trade. These days Arizonans still fish at the mouth of the estuary, and kayak in the shallow waters taking photos. An old man with weathered skin and a Dodgers baseball cap greets us at the palm roofed ‘restaurant’. We have the place to our selves, and take up a picnic table center-pieced with bottles of hot sauce, limes and salt. “Now you just want to kind of slide them off their shell into your mouth, and not really chew them, just sort of…” “Larry” I say, “I got it, I know how to eat them.” For me, eating them means a dash of hot sauce, a squeeze of lime, and a good amount of feigned non-chalance. I switch to straight beer drinking sooner than the others, but it wasn’t bad. These oysters had a very mild flavor. I’m sure that’s why they have such a good reputation with seafood lovers. Still, I don’t love ’em. And three beers later, I’m still waiting for the aphrodisiac effect to kick in. “Man, that was great, we should come again tomorrow” says my friend. The group enthusiastically agrees. And who can blame them. As the sun starts to set, the pink at the edge of the horizon mirrors in the water. You hear the faint flutter of wings as a flock of birds circle low, almost ready to settle for the night. “I want to come back too” I say. “You?” says Larry, “Oysters are good, huh?” “No. I’m going to leave you guys here while I kayak.” Head East out of town on Fremont Blvd. Within a mile or so you will see signs on the right announcing ‘Ostionera’ (Oyster Farm).

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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain

Empanadas, Fly Fishing, Jelly Fish, and Sharks By Vince Deadmond

Many times on my drive from Mesa, AZ to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico I will make a pit stop at the Shell Station in Ajo. The timing works out well for a stretch, to top off my gas tank, have an empanada, and a Coke. The sugar and caffeine keep me going while I ponder deep thoughts like; do I prefer the apple or pineapple? This little ritual reminds me of the good things in Rocky Point, and puts a smile on my face. People ask me why I choose to visit Puerto Peñasco during the summer months. Many residents leave in April, and most gringos don’t visit after the Fourth of July, but May, June, and July can be good months on the beach. Generally it is 10 degrees cooler in Rocky Point than in Phoenix, and if you are on the beach it can be quite comfortable. The fly fishing just gets better in the summer months. I usually plan my fly fishing day around an early sunrise start, and plan to be off the water by noon if the temperature is going to be hot. I spend the afternoons reading, listening to jazz, and getting ready for a late dinner after dark, just like many of the locals. One of my favorite fly rod summer time fish is the Sierra Mackerel. They are built for speed and really take off with your fly when they hit. I suggest you use some 30# fluorocarbon as bite tippet or they will keep going with your fly. They can be coaxed into taking your fly if you are stripping it aggressively fast. Using a Clouser size 4, tied about 4 inches long, will catch many fish. The Bone Fish is another good summer time fish that can be caught at La Pinta (the second estuary). If you are fishing from a pontoon boat, one can bounce a Clouser on the bottom and catch a large number of Bone Fish with a six weight fly rod and a 200 grain sinking line. Ouch! One caution of summer time fishing is the jelly fish. The name seems

rather harmless, but if their tentacles rub across your bare skin they can be quite painful. Usually they are more abundant after a storm. They can be seen on the beach as gobs of goo, but in the water they are a blue sphere about the size of a ping pong ball. Avoid contact with them, or wear clothing that covers the skin. I wear long pants instead of shorts when I see them in the water. Remove tentacles soon without using your bare fingers. Gloves, a stick, or forceps would be helpful in removing the tentacles. Spray the area with vinegar and soak the area in hot water. Contrary to popular belief urine is not a cure for a jelly fish sting. I believe this myth was perpetuated by some of my old fraternity brothers that were just looking for a place (any place) to relieve themselves.

In the Beginning

When thinking about what to write this month, I thought back to the origins of my column. It started with the stories from both Americans and Mexicans about how they discovered Puerto Peñasco, which I referred to as paradise. After a while those stories seemed to fall into a few categories. For the Americans it was mostly stories about a friend, a coworker, or family that brought them town. Some were RV’ers who heard from other RV’ers about the area and being able to pull their RV right up to the beach with the convenience of hook-ups. For the Mexicans it was mostly stories about economic opportunity. Usually a family member or a friend had ventured out to Puerto Peñasco and let them know that there were opportunities here with either jobs or starting their own businesses. At first a lot of jobs were in the fishing industry, then came the rise in construction activity and more recently, the tourist industry. So the column became less about finding paradise and more about living in paradise and then traveling to other Mexican communities to discover that there were lots of paradises in this county. So Finding Paradise hardly seems applicable any more. I’m not sure of what the new name will be, but I’m thinking about it.

Busy Busy Busy

Another fun inexpensive summer activity is the local baseball team, the Tiburones (Sharks). They have home games scheduled in June and July at Francisco Leon Garcia Stadium on Benito Juarez. The games are, very enjoyable, think minor league AA ball, and the people watching is great, with the enthusiastic passionate local fans. If you attend a game on Tecate night you will be looking for someone with a jellyfish sting that you will try to convince that your urine is the only thing that will cure them. Really, it did seem like a good idea at the time.

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

I am so happy to say that it has been very busy in town for the last couple of months. There is even more fun coming up. When you read this we will have already had Semana Santa, the Cajun Party at the Mermaid Market, the Cholla Bash, another Mark Mulligan concert, the Indoor version of the Mermaid Market at the Sonoran Spa, the annual charity pancake breakfast and silent auction at Latitude 31 and, of course, the Memorial Day Weekend just to name a few. In June, don’t miss the Roger Clyne concert and the annual charity rubber duckie race. Check out www.rockypoint360.com and Rocky Point Times on line at www.rptimes.com and Rocky Point Times on Facebook for all the happenings in addition to picking up your free copy of the newspaper.

Road Construction

While I am happy for our local merchants for the increase in business

I am not particularly loving the extra traffic. The additional traffic is a bigger problem that it would ordinarily be due to all the road construction in town. Just when I tell someone how to get around the construction, they even change the detours and some of them are very congested. I urge you to have patience and allow a little more time to get where you need to go. Think about how nice it is to drive on those new concrete streets that have been completed and how great it will be when there are more of them. Please brave the construction and continue to support the merchants along those routes as they do lose some business during the construction interruptions.

A Few of my favorite things about this Paradise

I want to share a few of my favorite things in town which are in addition to fabulous sunsets, beaches and water sports! I love how this community comes together to help those in need. I love the Connection group who have happy hour at FISH (formerly the Lighthouse) on Thursdays. I love the Peñasco Singles group and having breakfast on Saturday morning at a different restaurant in town each week. I love Pedro’s at the fish market on the Malecon, Kauffeehaus and Latitude 31 on Benito Juarez and Mariachis y Tequila on Rodeo Drive, Rocio’s on Luis Encinas and Xochitl’s (aka Sally’s) in Cholla. I love my mechanic,Chico at Arizona Auto, my dentist, Dr. Yamamoto on No Reeleción and my home maintenance guy, Vidal Trevizo, who can fix anything. I love the services at Peñasco Beauty Center, Sonoran Spa and Luis y Gaby Art Shop. I love the wonderful things at Mercedes Rusticos on Alcantar in the Old Port and Victor Aleman’s on the Sonoyta Highway North of town. I love the fruit salad at Ayala’s Shop on Kino and Benito Juarez. (I hear the smoothies are wonderful too, but they aren’t on my diet!) I love the Mermaid Markets and Peñasco Recreation’s travel tours. So you can see how much I love living in this town. If you contact me through the Rocky Point Times with a few of your favorite things and I’ll share them in a future article. We all love something different so share your favorites for others to discover.

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PART XIII: Economic Impact of Home Port on Puerto Peñasco By Joe Houchin

Just when we thought cruise ships couldn’t get any more humongous, luxurious and fantasy-laden (like, where are they going to dock those veritable floating cities?), the latest builds reveal that new technology and creativity can combine to blow the mind even more than we thought possible. Hugeness continues with the size of mega-vessels now inching past each other by meters in length, square footage of cabins, total capacity and, oh yes, amenities, activities and entertainment. From water slides that spiral ten decks downward into giant champagne glass bowls to zip lines that traverse hundreds of meters across the ship—that’s right, hundreds of meters as the latest ship just launched in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class of mega ships is the Harmony of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world at 362.15 meters in length (395 yards—1185 feet) which also boasts entertainment that includes full Broadway shows, bigger than life visual experiences through interactive moveable walls to completely robot operated bars and up to seven themed neighborhoods spanning multiple decks with fully operating carousels…and much, much more.

These are interesting, fun facts about how high technology, unleashed imagination and seemingly fathomless budgets have taken the cruise experience to heights heretofore undreamed of. But how do they relate to Puerto Peñasco infrastructure needs and plans? Perhaps they give us a heads up on how much additional attention to detail we should put into the design of that infrastructure; to make creativity a major part of the contractor bid selection, encouraging bids from companies who can best and most creatively include the latest technology in their proposals that result in such things as unique lighting, dreamlike landscaping, signage, building design and every other aspect of the overall needs to prepare for a market of modern cruisers about to board a vessel full of surprising new adventures. Perhaps even more importantly, upon their return, to ease them back into reality so they are still motivated to make Puerto Peñasco their next land vacation choice. Maybe we can’t compete with the surreal technology cruise passengers are being mesmerized with these days, but we could possibly give them a pleasant contrast by emphasizing the historic and natural beauty of our part of the “real” world in which they live. In the meantime, under the category of first things first, let’s get caught up on what’s happening with the home port project:

Contraloria Sonoyta

us that the pier has now reached a length of 630 meters. It is taking longer to grow in length since they have reached the water depth of nine meters. They are also still shaping the existing jetty with new rock which they cover with the small one ton cubes so it will all stay in place. They have poured around 13,000 small cubes (one ton size) and placed 6,000 of them on the jetty. There are almost 3,000 large cubes (10 tons) poured and waiting to be placed. They are expecting an even larger crane in about two weeks that will start placing the big cubes along the jetty. Rocks from the quarry are still being hauled and placed and they blasted Black Mountain again two weeks ago to loosen up more rocks. Wendy also happily informs us, “We have been very busy trying to keep up with our schedule which is going right on track!”

This graphic of the first Oasis Class ship, Oasis of the Seas (2.15 meters shorter than the Harmony), will give you a comparison of its colossal size!

Down by the Pier

Here’s the latest from our project insider, Wendy Winzer, Project Administrator of Home Port construction who tells

Wendy reports that she has been giving several interviews to TV, radio and newspapers. “It seems the word is really getting out there in a positive way, and with a little help from everyone we will try to give our small town a positive hope for the future,” Wendy says.

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

• Respetar los límites de velocidad. • Usar cinturón de seguridad. • Reportar cualquier intento de abuso de autoridad. • Solicitar identificación de las autoridades que actúan de manera incorrecta. • No dar dinero a las autoridades y solicitar que los trasladen a la Estación de Policía. • Cualquier multa que se page de manera inmediata y antes de las 24 horas tendrá automáticamente el 50% de descuento. • Solicitar hablar con el Juez Calificador. • Si tiene cualquier duda comunicarse con Contraloría Municipal a los números: 6515121172 o 6511017145 o al correo contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail. com Suggestions from Contraloria Sonoyta When driving through Sonoyta, on your way to Rocky Point... • Respect posted speed limits • Wear seat belt(s) • Report any attempt of authority abuse • Ask for I.D. when an authority acts incorrectly • Do not give money to authorities, and always ask to be taken to the Police Station • Any fine that is paid immediately (or within 24 hours) at the station, has 50% discount automatically • Ask to talk to the judge in turn. • If you have any doubts please call Contraloria Municipal at (651) 512-1172 or (651) 101-7145 From the USA dial (011-52) before the 651 area code. Or email us at contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail. com Get more information on how to report incidents, including a claim form, at http://www.contraloria.sonora.gob. mx/ (be sure to get a physical description and as much information as possible about the officer / vehicle). Operators are available 24/7; we should all carry this contact information with us and use it whenever necessary.

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April Overflowed with Charity, Caring and Kindness in Puerto Peñasco Barrios! By Joe Houchin

With so many good hearted groups and individuals eager to help the community they love to visit or reside in, there’s 13 hardly, if ever, a day where amazing acts of kindness and charity don’t change the life of a child, a family or a whole neighborhood of children or adults. April was special even among the best of those days when we had at least two missions in town along with Dr. George and Susie Stavros’ volunteer medical clinic that has been providing a variety of free services to the neighborhood needy on a monthly or more frequent basis for many years. You can read about their incredible deeds elsewhere in this month’s newsletter. Both of the two missions who came to town the weekend of April 17 had read and were touched by our newsletter article last month about the little non-profit Piñata Factory which is staffed entirely by former students of La Montaña School for children with special needs (read that story at http://www.sonoranresorts. mx/?p=13512) and wanted to make that their first stop on the way in.

Hitting town first was a portion of the interdenominational group of missionaries known as Youth With A Mission (YWAM). They arrived bearing donations for The Piñata Factory that included supplies from a list we had included in the article and Ping golf hats for the kids. A van load of what was to later number 26 members from age 6 to 67 from the Mountain View Presbyterian Church

in Scottsdale, Arizona arrived shortly afterward. They brought supplies and cash for two new tires badly needed for the Factory’s van that picks up and returns the staff each day. Both groups were delighted to find the factory was exploding in colorful piñatas as they were fulfilling orders for “Día del Niño” (Day of the Child). Those in attendance took advantage of the availability and purchased several. The piñata kids were excited to demonstrate how they make their wares and even gave hands-on lessons on how to make these historic party favors.

The Mountain View Presbyterian Church mission came for an extended weekend with a full itinerary of repairs, improvements and people to help throughout the community which, incredibly, they were able to complete in the short period of time they were here. Just take a look at this list of good deeds they accomplished from Friday to Monday: • Repaired roofing at Pastor Edgar’s Good Samaritan Church in Barrio San Rafael. • Installed dry wall at one of the schools • Interacted with the children’s ministry at 2 churches, including songs, games and crafts. • Performed cooking, crafts and games at the Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Shelter. • Brought the shelter kids to Las Palomas for swimming, banana boating, horseback riding. Included a piñata! • At La Montaña Special Needs School, sanded and painted playground equipment; dug, weeded and planted flowers. • Shared love with special needs kids through games, tattoos and piñatas. • Painted the house of their friend Lupita. • Toured the orphanage in Sonoyta and the Piñata Factory to meet everyone and determine how they might provide support on a continuing basis. • Gave donations to every group they contacted with Bibles, clothes, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene

items, paint and painting supplies, a tire, baseballs, Legos and more.

Youth With A Mission came to town for two weeks with the goal of conducting golf clinics for the children of San SAMSUNG CSC Rafael Barrio and one school. The clinics were hosted by real professional golfers who are also great caring teachers. They are experienced in carrying the Word—and a golf bag— to clinics they hold around the world. In fact, they had just recently been to Czechoslovakia for an extended mission that included golf clinics.

The YWAM mission stayed at the new Peñasco Mission Center, a Missionary Training Center located on two hectares just north of town; a beautiful, serene sanctuary of God whose vision it is to train missionaries in cross-cultural ministries and customs. The Center not only fills a missionary training need, it fulfills the vision of Pastor Stan and Becky Tedrow who founded and built the Peñasco Christian Fellowship Church downtown and later founded the 2 Fish Ministry which began with two bags of beans in 2009 and now serves 2,000 meals a week, feeding, inspiring and serving the hungry and entirely staffed by volunteers. Under the dedicated care of David and Cheryll Medina, the Peñasco Mission Center has hosted missions from many parts of the world. If your church or mission is interested in becoming a part of this growing, ongoing project of God, please visit www.penascomissions.com. The YWAM mission proved to be an energetic bunch who used their energy to get an early start into the barrios on their first morning in town, commandeering part of a public park and gathering any

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kid who passed by for a lesson in how to swing a club. There were some surprisingly rapid results produced by the skilled professionals using toy clubs and tennis balls, but still amazing to watch five and six year olds correctly connect with the ball for a ten or twenty yard drive as they followed the instructions of their teacher! The smiles were priceless!

With the welcoming hospitality of Las Palomas Golf Pro Luis Torres, YWAM held clinics all week with the kids and a few teachers from Escuela #27, Gilberto Pacheco Castillo, Porfinio García Flores, Director. Mark and Barb Olszewski, founders of the non-profit Adopt-aClassroom organization over 13 years ago, introduced the mission to Escuela #27 as it is one of their original Adopt-aClassroom schools. As the smiles in these photos taken by Alisa Hoodikoff (YWAM) and Mark Olszewski indicate, there was no shortage of fun during these clinics. To top off a great two weeks in Puerto Peñasco, YWAM made formal donations of golf equipment at Escuela #27, joining the local Rotary Club who gave the school five air conditioning units, and another Rotary group from California who donated a variety of sports equipment to the school. The students expressed their gratitude by presenting a special Dia del Niño (Day of the Child) performance! Their last deed was a golf clinic out at Pastor Edgar’s Good Samaritan Church in San Rafael barrio. Yes, April was a month of special charity to remember for a long time. We hope to welcome these missions back to our little slice of paradise by the sea real soon!

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help or have questions, please go to the Police Station, located north of town. Pay any and all fines ONLY at the station. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS: • Write down the Name of the Officer • And the Number on the back of the vehicle that pulled you over • Record the location you were pulled over and the exact time

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no record of the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining to others will not get the problem solved - it only creates more problems and allows the officer to go on “doing business as usual”. File a complaint and save others the same grief you have gone through and make our city a better place.

DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANY OFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA The crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight through the border, go straight for a few blocks, turn left for a few blocks and then turn right onto Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. There is a toll booth you will go through (currently $94 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our Facebook Page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.

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

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

ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you

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

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

PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance. GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC - Phone: 383-1999 (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex TAP - Phone: 383-6761 (Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico) W side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, N of the signal at Constitucion

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $75 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 2 cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.

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

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

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

IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $75.00 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $75 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance. Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle and Tours (623) 551-568-9001, Toll Free 866-568-9001 info@lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsgrandtours.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522

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

At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rptimes@ prodigy.net.mx or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325.

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How to Rock a weekend road trip to Rocky Point By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Where are you going this beautiful summer weekend? Have you decided yet? 52 weekends, that’s how many exist in a year. And as the year ticks by, the weekend become a rare commodity. Stop for a moment and decide, how many of those cherished Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s will you be lounging surfside, salt on your skin and warm breezes in your hair? You know toes in the sand, it’s five o’clock somewhere land? If you shook your head and said I don’t know-- don’t stay home another weekend. Let’s examine just how easy it is to get away for a weekend road trip to Mexico. If you live or can get to Phoenix or Tucson, it’s only a 3 ½ hour drive to the stunning Sea of Cortez. Fuel up your car, grab your favorite friends or family (make sure they have a passport or passport card) and head on down to the seashore. Summertime weekends should be full of beach memories and road trips. Rocky Point Mexico versus most beach towns offers a special feature; there are more condominiums for rent on a weekend basis than there are hotel rooms. Beautifully decorated second homes of many Arizonians and folks from all over the world who own a second home, rent out their condo so others can enjoy it. For the price of a hotel room (less than the price of a hotel room in Southern

California), you can have a beautiful twobedroom two-bathroom condominium. These home- away from home rentals come complete with a full kitchen, balcony, washer-dryer and a view to die for--all yours for the weekend. If you like to cook, fantastic, bring your food and you never even have to leave the property. But if you’re like me and love the taste of the local cuisine-- and the cooking is better when left up to someone else-- just bring coffee for the morning, a few snacks to munch on as you watch the beach scene from your balcony and then go out and try a different restaurant for every meal. Rocky Point has plenty of cantina’s, café’s, taco trucks and fine dining establishments. Recently, on a quick weekend jaunt, I had the opportunity to stay in a twobedroom two-bath Sonoran Sun property on Sandy Beach. I don’t know if you ever took a vacation where you live, but playing tourist in Rocky Point was amazing. At this particular resort--and many more are just like it-- one could drive down, park their car and never have to leave the property. Sonoran Sun has a fantastic fitness center, and a convenience store that is advantageous. You forgot the ice, no problem. Did you forget beer? Get one before you head to your room. The property also has an excellent restaurant, where I swear; I had the best-grilled chicken salad in Rocky Point and a sports bar to catch the latest sports scores. Of course don’t forget the Aqua bar where you can sit in the water, and someone brings you drinks and food while you’re taking in all the action of the pool. Lying on the pool deck loungers next to the sands edge was another wonderful way to pass a few hours. Vendors walked back and forth and if you wanted you could go shopping while relaxing in your lounge chair looking at the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Where else in the world does the shopping come to you on a lounge chair? If you didn’t want the vendors, simply move away from the chairs on the sand wall and read your cozy mystery or nap in peace. In the entertainment category, I give it high marks, especially the “people watching”--I have friends that swear it is a sport. Your eyes will constantly be roaming trying to absorb all the good energy and activity happening on the beach. There’s the red shark (the new alternative to the big yellow banana boat) where a panga boat driver loads up kids and adults of all ages and takes everyone for a bouncing ride on the sea. Yes, folks fall off this long red inflatable innertube, especially if they encourage the boat

driver to go fast and make sharp curves. We witnessed a full load of folks on a red shark, and the driver made a sharp turn knocking everybody off in the water. The funny thing is they all got back on and tried to get the boat to flip again. It’s a constant moving slideshow of images. Horses are happily trotting down the sand; the wheelbarrow pineapple cart man is selling sweet beverages served in freshly scooped out pineapples, and couples are enjoying an outdoor seaside massage under a colorful umbrella. Kids are burying each other up to their necks in the sand and families are lounging under a large square beach umbrella enjoying a cool drink while watching sandcastles constructed at the water’s edge. There are dogs chasing balls, Jet-ski’s, paddle boarders and Hobie cats gliding across the sparkling water. If a picture paints a thousand words, I’m just skimming the surface. Convinced you need to get to the beach? Here are a few suggestions to plan a perfect weekend road trip to Mexico. Suggestion #1 take Friday off or at least half a day. It’s not absolutely necessary that you have to take a day vacation but let me tell you, if you can leave work early you will be glad you did. Heading down Thursday night or Friday and then coming back on Sunday is a beautiful weekend away. Suggestion #2 if you’ve never rented a condo in Rocky Point just give it a try for a weekend. You can go to www. seasidemexico.com and check out all the properties that have condos available for rent. They supply detailed descriptions and photos of each property. Renting a condo, is so much more than a hotel room, it’s like having a beachside property with all the comforts of home. Suggestion #3 Relax and take it easy, put your toes in the sand, a cool drink in your hand and remember life is good today. Forget the schedules, the places to be, just go with the flow. Suggestion #4 If your planning on heading down in June, plan to attend the summer music festival “Circus Mexicus” June 11-14th. Voted “Best Rock-n-Roll Road Trip” by the Phoenix New Times, 2009 and #11 on Phoenix Magazine’s 101 Bucket List for things to do before you die, February 2013. This year will feature at least 12 different bands to rock the waves. It’s hard to beat sand, surf and music. I’ll leave it to Jacques Yves Cousteau to sum it up: The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. Happy road tripping!

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available at Amazon.com. Photos by marcia Brockmeyer.

Skies by Rob Baylor

I was talking to a friend in Playa Bonita RV park the other day and I spread my arms to the sky and mentioned how clear and pretty blue and expansive it was. He recommended that I should write an article about the sky. I mentioned that I was running out of stories to tell and was trying to come up with something interesting and a little humorous to make up an article. I could think of little to say and decided I would hodge-podge something before Alicia of Rocky Point Times emailed me saying I was running out of time to get my article in. Anyone can submit an article that is in good fashion to be included in this paper. It has to be in before the 10th of the month to be in the next months issue. OK, lets get on with it. As you know I grew up and lived for a very long time in Missoula Montana. Montana is called “The Big Sky Country” and there is really a town called Big Sky where the old news anchor Chet Huntley lived and started a ski area. Beautiful place. Big mountains, with lots and lots of snow. First class skiing. Did I mention COLD? Holy cow it gets cold there. Went skiing there once and it was minus 20 degrees with a little breeze. Half way down the slope and your face is an ice cube! They had a nice Spa and we used it several times. We were staying at a economy lodge so we had to sneak in. Walking through the thigh-high snow was a challenge too. I had five acres in the country and there was very little lights from Missoula that could be seen. Outside at night was as dark as the inside of a paper sack. Big sky, lots of stars and the moon was gorgeous. I have insomnia and I would sit out on my deck and watch the shooting stars and the planes go across the sky. Sometimes a space station pointed out by my son-in-law would appear. I could hear the horses moving around and sometimes I could hear mountain lions and coyotes. I heard a moan one night and it sounded like one of the horses was dying. Turned out it was one of our mules snoring. It was during these time I would repeat the Star light star bright thing and make a wish. You are not supposed to tell what your wish is but I can now because it came true. It was winter time and I was all bundled up freezing and I wished I could quit work and move to a nice warm place by some water where I wouldn’t have to shovel snow in the morning so that I could get to WORK. I finally moved to Rocky Point in 2011 where we stay all year and I am again in Big Sky Country. No horses to listen to but we have the sound of the waves. I don’t have to shovel snow but I have a Mexican snow shovel (a squeegee.) Time to go outside with my coffee and enjoy. Thank you all for reading my articles and I will start thinking of something to write about next month. Follow me, Goggle Rob Baylor rptimes.com to read some of my other articles.

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

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

$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5 They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery

store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.

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

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antulio Espinoza Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (044-638) 110-5538 Worship Saturday 9:30am Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM

Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information

EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco Sandy Beach Medical Center 388-7676 Cellular: 044-638-110-7898 Dr. Jesús González Gaytán Blvd. Paseo de Las Dunas (On Sandy Beach) 24 Hr. Emergency Service Available Full Service Outpatient Medical Clinic English speaking doctor and staff CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266

Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060

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

What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

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

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

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

GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes EMERGENCY DIAL 078 The Green Angels patrol the highway (Hwy. 8) from Puerto Peñasco to Sonoyta offering free roadside assistance to 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 Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

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

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

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon. You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.

• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.

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

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

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

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U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada.

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

to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number

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

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

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

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

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The Beautiful Monarch By Rosarie Salerno

The Monarch Butterfly is easily recognized by their bright orange wings with black and white markings; resembling a stained glass window. When resting or feeding, the underside of the wings are visible displaying a drabber orange color. The males have a black spot on each of their hind wings; scent glands used to attract the female Monarch for mating. They use their antennas to smell flowers and a tube, called a proboscis, to suck water, and nectar from flowers. The Monarch›s wing span is about 3 1/2 to 4 inches. Monarch Caterpillars can be identified by their many yellow, black and white bands around their bodies. After mating, the adult female seeks out the milkweed plant to deposit her pinhead sized eggs. She can lay 300 to 400 eggs, in the wild, over a period of 2 to 5 weeks. The caterpillar feeds exclusively on the milkweed that provides sustenance and, for protection, a toxin that deters predators from eating them. The adult Monarch retains this toxin. The bright coloration is a warning-signal to would be insect-eaters that the adults are toxic, as well. The eggs, once laid, will hatch within about 3 to 5 days. The caterpillar, in the larva state, lasts for about 2 weeks when it begins the stage called instar during which time the caterpillar goes through 4 to 5 moltings, shedding its skin, so it can grow in size. After the final instar it will become a chrysalis or pupa by spinning a protective silk cocoon around itself. The caterpillar then begins the remarkable «metamorphosis» where in which it transforms itself into the beautiful butterfly we know, over a 9 to 10 day period. The final stage of the Monarch›s life begins when it emerges from the cocoon. The cocoon hangs upside down; using gravity

to help them pump fluid into their soft wings, soon after they are free from the cocoon. Within 3 to 4 hours the wings harden and the butterfly is ready for flight. In late summer and early fall, Monarchs that were born in southern Canada and the northern United States begin a journey, that none of them have ever experienced before. They begin by gathering at the Texas-Mexico border. The perilous migration can encompass as much as 3,000 miles or more from beginning to end, for the most northern butterfly. This trek brings them to their overwintering home in the mountainous areas in the eastern part of the State of Michoacán and the adjoining State of Mexico, about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, Mexico. Weather permitting, they fly on thermal winds, the same way as migrating birds do. The Monarchs do stop at various locations to rest and feed and if the weather is too windy or rainy, that will throw them off course, they will wait until conditions are favorable, up to a week or more. Many of them will die on the way south, they can be eaten, they can encounter insecticides from farm fumigation, find it difficult to find a hospitable location to feed as the natural wild flowers have been replaced by urbanization, amongst other hazards.

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Is dehydration making you fat and sick? By Dr. Shelly Persad

Summer is right around the corner. Are you drinking enough water? Did you know that the human body is composed of 80% water? Your blood is 92% water, your muscles and brain are 75%, and your bones are 22%. Water is the most vital source of energy in the body. However, the average adult doesn’t drink enough water to replace the 10 cups that he loses every day simply by breathing, sweating, urinating, and eliminating waste. How do you know if you’re dehydrated? Well, unfortunately, feeling thirsty is just like feeling pain. It acts as a warning signal when your body has already tried to fix the underlying issue...and often times it’s too late. So if you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. And dehydration may be the cause for many of your other health problems. Dehydration causes: Enzymatic activity in the body to slow down, resulting in FATIGUE. Airways to restrict as a means to conserve water, leading to an increase in histamine production, thereby causing ASTHMA and ALLERGIES. Your blood to become thicker causing resistance to blood flow and resulting in HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. Toxic buildup in the skin making the skin more vulnerable to all types of skin disorders, such as ACNE, DERMATITIS, PSORIASIS, PREMATURE WRINKLING, and DISCOLORATION. A shortage of alkaline minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, which can lead to a number of Digestive disorders,

including ULCERS, GASTRITIS, and ACID REFLUX. More cholesterol to be produced to prevent water loss from the cells resulting in HIGH CHOLESTEROL. An accumulation of toxins and acid waste which creates an environment where bacteria thrive, resulting in your BLADDER and KIDNEYS to be more prone to infections, inflammation, and pain. Cartilage to weaken leading to JOINT PAIN and discomfort. Wastes to move through the large intestines much more slowly, or sometimes not at all, resulting in CONSTIPATION. Cells to be depleted of energy which causes you to eat more leading to WEIGHT GAIN. The skin to wrinkle and wither resulting in PREMATURE AGING. If that isn’t enough incentive to get you to drink more water, maybe this following study will be. Researchers estimate that over the course of a year a person who increases his water intake by 1.5 liters a day would burn an extra 17,400 calories, for a weight loss of approximately 5 pounds. Drinking 2 8-ounce glasses of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner will hydrate your cells, keeping them feeling nourished and causing you to eat less. Drinking cold water in between your meals speeds up your metabolism and burns more calories, and warm water during your meals aids in proper digestion of the food. If you really want to detox your body, squeeze half of a lemon in a cup of warm water and drink upon waking before you ingest anything else. This detoxes and cleanses all of your organs and cells. Read more about the benefits of warm lemon water here: www.rockypointchiropractic. com/warm-lemon-water.

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

AMPI The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities such as the Business Expo and A Taste of Peñasco. Business mixers are held occasionally, and the community is always invited. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients, one of only 3 MLS services in all Mexico. 2014 OFFICERS: President: Rommel Bustamante President-Elect: Jorge Valdes V.P. Legal: Ricardo Bórquez V.P. Ethics: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS V.P. President: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Richard Savino Secretary: John Fagundes V.P. Membership: Susie Flinn Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. Events: Jared Cranford VP Language & Culture: Fernando Curiel IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU

BOOK & EXCHANGE

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

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

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

Director: Ruben Rodriguez Rico Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Meetings The Passport Club 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next door to Galindo’s Café) English Speaking Meetings Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 10am-11am For more information call Conrad MX conrado4evryng@gmail.com - marsupis@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2014 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge First Vice Commander: Paul Raddatz General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

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

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

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

BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 3:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month October-June at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.

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

C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Gustavo Turati Manager: Maria Elena Garcia

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like

those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)

Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

CONNECTION CLUB Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at The Light House on Whale Hill. DICK STEELE (044-638) 105-0615 Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

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

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. 2012 OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre 2012 BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks, Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

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

EL GOLFO RUN Tom & Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. (602) 476-1939 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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

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

GUARDIAN ANGELS Ramon Ramos: 388-5362/(044-638) 112-0350 ramonramos@prodigy.net.mx Started by Linda and Guy Scholey, and taken over by Ramon since their departure, the Guardian Angels puts on a Christmas party for Escuela La Montaña, the school for handicapped children. Every year donators select a special child to buy a gift for. With donations received, they are also able to provide hot meals for the children throughout the year.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Hábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C. Pedro Martínez, English Spoken: 383-4323 Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.

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

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

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

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

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

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

OA Overeaters Anonymous Tuesdays 9:30AM Manuel Arista (some as AA) Phone: 044-638-103-3405 48 Campeche Ave.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY (A brand new ministry in good hands) Hosted on the spacious and breath taking property of Granada Del Mar Hotel in Mirador, OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY has opened its doors; a non-profit designed to serve ministries from all across the US and Mexico, to bring aide and comfort to folks in need in Puerto Peñasco. We are currently creating an onsite store for distribution of donations of furniture, clothing, appliances, tool and bedding. For Ministry information contact: Director Conrado Rodriquez conrado4evryng@gmail.com Co-coordinator Dave Kafka dkofka@cox.net

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION Founder: Steve Schwab Coordinator: Richard C. LaNasa Established 2003 520-232-2241 PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737 www.penascochildrensfoundation.org

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) Is a group of local singles, both full time and part time residents. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Puesta del Sol Restaurant beachside patio at the Playa Bonita Hotel and breakfast each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at various restaurants in town. The Saturday location will be announced each Tuesday. For more information contact Emma or Marti and get on the email list for group announcements. Emma: (local home) 383-3273 or (magic jack) 702-359-1095. Marti: (local cell) 638-103-4027 or (magic jack) 520-284-0944 or (U.S. cell, works locally) 812-319-1463. Or, if you prefer, just show up at the Tuesday happy hour.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Robert Adams at Playa Bonita RV Park adibob@prodigy.net.mx, local 382-5034 or Magic Jack (602) 449-1030 or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@ gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 3869774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

2 FISH MINISTERIOS

Brenda Barden: 044-638-386-9197 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.

Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship

REHABILITATION CENTER

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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

Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321

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

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.

PISTA LOS PATOS SAND DRAGS Phone: 383-3105 Super fast racers from all over the U.S. and Mexico race each other down the sandy track, which is located just north of town. Everyone welcome. Events are held throughout the year, call above for schedule and times.

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

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

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ginger Phillips: (972) 742-3740 Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

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

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SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION

Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc.

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

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

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

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

UNCOMMON WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND GROUP Rosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134 Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!

WEEKEND MISSIONS 323 Leon de La Barra and Madero (in the old Hotel Villa Granada) 383-1394/(480) 626-5440/(480) 503-8832 Founders: Mark, Jerry and Rusty Renovation Coordinator: Conrad Provides for the physical and spiritual needs of the very poor, widowed and orphaned. Donations of building supplies and other everyday supplies always welcome.

WOMEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869 anaycruz@live.com From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION (638) 107-9936 Rick Busa: RBusa@ysf.com.mx Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.

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Date Set for 5th Annual Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night for Charity

By Joe Houchin

Saturday July 4th is the date to mark on your calendar for this year’s Las Vegas Night for Charity, arguably the most fun event in Puerto Peñasco and a sell out every year since its inception. Again this year the event will be held in the beautifully appointed Los Volcanes ballroom in the Sonoran Sky Resort Condominium.

The other date to mark on your calendar is May 10th. That’s when tickets for this gala go on sale. And you can get yours by calling the Sonoran Resorts sales office at (from the U.S.): (602) 476-7511; or from Mexico: 638-382-8187; Email Director of Sales and Marketing, Jim Ringquist at rockypointjim@gmail.com. The precedent has been to bring something new to the event each year, and this year is no exception. In addition to a few surprises, Jim promises several new games to keep the chips chattering. How about Red Dog, sic bo Chuck-a-Luck

or Sic Bo? All fun games, easy to learn how to play…and the boards are cool and colorful, too! The fun begins at 7:00 PM again this year and tickets are just $30.00 each. Each ticket includes one entry into the drawing and you will be able to purchase additional entries into the drawings that will be held throughout the night. Your ticket also includes your place at the delicious buffet which is open a good portion of the night. So, if you get Black Jacked, Rouletted or Red Dogged, you can Chuck-a-Luck at the buffet until you’re a Sic-Bo! Look for more exciting details next month on how to win great prizes all during the night.

We would also like to remind our local businesses, even our international businesses that the profile of our Las Vegas Night for Charity revelers is a perfect match to your target markets and you DSC08589 can get some great exposure by donating a gift for prizes and drawings to be given away this night. We remind you all that this is a charity event and all proceeds go to support DIF programs. Las Vegas Night for Charity is always a memorable evening of camaraderie, meeting new friends, enjoying the air conditioning in July and experiencing new products and services from our local vendors, in addition to the thrill of casino games and bidding on many valuable prizes!

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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The Sonoran Desert Conference Center Opens in Ajo!

Tucked away on Route 85, between Gila Bend and Sonoyta, sits Ajo. This charming town is a hidden gem for anyone interested in hiking, biking, desert flora and fauna, stargazing, gardening, art, history, architecture…you name it! There’s something for everyone here, if you take the time to stop – which Ajoites hope you will, on your way to and from Rocky Point. Now there’s another reason to stop in Ajo: The new Sonoran Desert Conference Center on the historic Curley School campus. This 1940s elementary school has been transformed by the International Sonoran Desert Alliance (ISDA) into a destination for conferences, retreats, family events, and weekend getaways. With 16 spacious guestrooms and five more to be completed this summer, the Center can accommodate groups from one to 50 guests. The Center also has a full commercial kitchen. Groups may choose from a list of local caterers for meals, and will be amazed at the versatility of chefs living in Ajo – there’s a barbeque pitmaster, barbacoa and tamale experts, and a baker specializing in jalapeno bread, to name a few. These options and more can be tailored for a feast under the stars in the Center’s courtyard or in the air-conditioned indoor dining space. Guests can also opt to eat in town at local spots like Oasis Café (try the Pima Club), Marcella’s (get the chilaquiles at breakfast), or 100 Estrella (the craft beers perfectly complement their juicy burgers). All are a short walk or drive from the

Conference Center. The Conference Center staff, led by Co-Directors Stuart Siegel and Emily Raine, are busy designing a menu of educational, cultural, and culinary options for guests, all centered around the unique environment of the Sonoran Desert and Ajo’s tri-cultural (Anglo, Mexican, and Tohono O’odham) community. These will include mountain biking tours, cooking demonstrations, art classes, archaeological excursions, and golf cart tours of Ajo’s historical sites, gardens, and public art. “Ajo is a one-of-a-kind place,” explains Siegel. “There are intriguing things to discover here, and we’re excited to connect visitors with them.” “We’ve been stopping for gas in Ajo for

years on our way to our house in Rocky Point, and never realized what a fascinating town it is,” says Tucson resident Lauren Bosmeny, who recently participated in a walking tour of Ajo’s historic center. “We’re excited to come back for an overnight stay at the Conference Center!” Four large conference rooms are available to guests for meetings and workshops, as well as access to an on-site clay studio, wood shop, and an indoor/ outdoor performance venue at the adjacent Curley School Artisan Apartments. In March this space hosted performances by artists Verbo*bala and Kimi Maeda and a concert by Tohono O’Odham musicians the Lopez Band, among others, as part of Ajo’s 1st Community Arts Gathering. These artists stayed at the Conference Center and found it a delightful space to connect with one another and get inspired. “The Conference Center rooms are beautiful and very comfortable, which really added to the experience. It gave us the feeling of being on a (much needed) miniretreat or residency,” says Tucson-based artist Logan Phillips of Verbo*bala. Con’t on Next Page

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One of the most unique features of the Center are the gardens, orchards, and chickens housed in its picturesque courtyard. They are part of the Many Hands Farm and Learning Center, designed and managed by the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture (ACSA), leaders in the local food movement in Ajo. Conference Center guests are encouraged to join in the ongoing work and educational sessions in the gardens. Opportunities for special workshops and a fall Pomegranate Festival are in the works as well. “There are many ways Conference Center guests can get involved with our work,” says ACSA Director Nina Sajovec, “and we welcome the experience they bring from other parts of the world to help us build a sustainable and just food system in Ajo.” The Conference Center is also proving to be hit with locals. “We loved having our wedding here,” says Stacy Bryant, an Ajo native who now lives in

Phoenix. “Our friends and family who stayed at the Conference Center loved it!” Siegel and Raine have already started getting inquiries for big Ajo events like the 4th of July, “Red & White” Reunion weekend in October, and Christmas. “We expect to be full at those times, and

are excited that Ajo natives who went to school in this very building want to come back and stay here,” says Raine. Another reason for locals to take pride in this addition to Ajo: much of the work on the building and gardens were done by area residents participating in ISDA’s Journeyman and Get Going Get Growing apprenticeship programs. Apprentices worked side-by-side with local handymen and gardeners to learn building repair,

maintenance, and agricultural skills. “Workforce development is a key piece of ISDA’s work, and the Conference Center served as an important job training site for our apprentices,” says Tracy Taft, ISDA’s Executive Director. If you’d like to learn more about the Sonoran Desert Conference Center, visit www. sonorandesertconferencecenter. com or call (520) 775-2565. They are now taking bookings for individual travelers and groups, and are available to help plan a weekend getaway, event, or conference/retreat. Guest room rates range from $95-115/night, with group discounts and special event pricing.

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Seeing Red

Beef Roast in a Teriyaki

By Walter Malchow

This month I like to share with you one of my favorite meals I’ve cooked and still like to cook on many different kind of occasions and for many events. I cook it for 6-10, or 15, or 20, or 150, the biggest event was for 450 people. My credo is that the last dish I serve MUST have the same quality as the 1st one!!! If not, you can forget every kind of professional cooking! This is what I was trained for from the beginning, when my cooking experiences started during my childhood. This meal is a mix of Italian, ayuvedisch (old style of indish kitchen) and a German Kitchen. By the way, all the ingredients you can get here in Rocky Point, except the “Hot Madras Curry Powder” and “Garam Masala”. I bought these in an Indish shop in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Beef Roast (Shoulder) in a Teriyaki, Redwine – Creamsauce with Italian Spices, with Basmati Rice “Indish” and Cucumber Salat “German Kind.”

Sear the salted Meat (around 2 Kg for 6 person) in a frying pan and after that, place it in a crock-pot. In the same hot pan fry 4 big sliced peppered Onions and 1 big sliced Carrot. After a while, mix this into the meat. A marinade made out of olive oil, lemon juice, Teriyaki sauce, red wine, honey, 1 sliced garlic bulb and basil, thyme and oregano also has to mixed up with the meat. Then 3 ½ to 4 hours of slow cooking in the Crock-Pot. In the meantime prepare the cucumber salad, cutting it in slim slices, and salt a little bit so that the water can be drawn out. The marinade for the salad is made out of sour crème, lemon juice (small amount), a bit of olive oil, honey, garlic and fresh dill. Later mix the marinade into the Salat. The basmati rice indish is very special. In a big casserole, heat clarified butter mixed with 2 tablespoon hot madras Curry powder and I tablespoon Garam Masala, only 5 second, then 1 ½ pound Basmati Rice, mixing up a while and then double amount of water in comparison to the rice. Not do forget salt, then covering the Casserole and let it cook, around 15 minutes. Just before it is ready, mix the rice with sliced carrots. When the meat is done, take it out of the crockpot and slice it in pieces. With a hand mixer blend the onions with the marinade and the result is a thick sauce, put to this sauce (Sauer crème) a little bit of red wine and you have an excellent quality sauce for the roast. Now I wish you and your guest enjoying the meal. By the way, I still offer this meal for special private and open events. Come in contact with me, if you are interested. German Brats Authentic German Sausages (638) 110-4970

By Steve Franklin

1 week old red tail hawks The red tailed hawk is the most common Hawk in North America. If you’ve got sharp eyes you’ll see several red tail hawks on your drive from Arizona to Rocky Point. Red-tailed Hawks soar high above open fields and deserts slowly turning circles on their broad rounded wings. Other times you’ll see them atop telephone poles or saguaro cactus looking over their territory for their next prey to pounce upon.

1 week old red tail hawks

Feeding Time Red tails are the largest Hawk in North America and the female is larger than the male. There are several different color patterns throughout North America of red tail hawks but here in the Sonoran Desert they are unmistakable if you can see their top side. Their classic rusty reddish brown tail, if you were to be above them, is very distinct. From below, as you see them soar, the reddish brown

Majestic red tail hawk tail is hidden very well and to the untrained eye it is hard to distinguish them between a red tail hawk and several other species of hawks.

Red Tail in flight The red tailed hawk’s wing pattern is very similar to a bald eagle’s wing pattern with straight front wings and rounded on the sides. Falcons have a pointy wing with pointed sides. They attack in a slow controlled dive with legs outstretched much different than a Falcon’s swoop.

Red Tail with mouse

Just days before this red tail hawk leaves the nest

Red tail hawks are monogamous and will mate for life. They make stick type nests high above the ground in trees, telephone poles or cactus, in which the female lays 1 to 5 eggs each spring. Both sexes incubate the eggs for 4 to 5 weeks, and feed their young from the time they hatch until they leave the nest about 6 weeks later.

Red tail hawks usually have their babies once a year in the spring. They will guard the babies very carefully have been known to dive bomb with their talons out any person that should get too close. The only birds of the sky that the red tail fears is the golden eagle, bald eagle and the great horned owl, all other birds they rule. They are very similar and often get confused with the red shouldered hawk, which predominantly lives along the eastern coast.

Typical desert perch Red tail hawks have some of the most spectacular aerial acrobatic mating sequences of any bird in the sky. They will fly in large circles and gain great heights before the male plunges into a deep dive and subsequent steep climb back to the female. He will grab onto the female and lock talons in mid-air as they both fall spiraling towards Earth only to let go once they have achieved their goal. They may have been the first to invent the ‘mile high club’. Fast facts Red tail hawks live to 21 years of age. Red tail hawks will eat just about anything that crawls, flies or scampers along the ground. Red tail hawk parents will care for their young up to 4 months after they leave the nest by watching over them and feeding them. There are only three types of bird feathers that the American Indian hold sacred and are protected by law, the red tail hawk is one of them. Red tail hawks are the most common and easily trained hawk in the sport of falconry.

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From Baltimore to the 18th Rocky Point Triathlon!

By Rita Pizarro

There are many people who have been to Rocky Point many times and many that never go and ask the same question: Is it safe? We have read many articles on how safe it is and warnings from the department of state come and go about travel to Mexico in general and Rocky Point in particular.

I travel back and forth from Phoenix to Rocky Point almost every week, and my 19 year old daughter also takes the trip on her own frequently, we have been unharmed for years so in our opinion it is safe, however my stance is that life itself is unsafe: whether something happens in one country or another is very hard to determine, there are shootings in the US and shootings in Mexico, the likelihood to be involved in one is minimal in both countries (unless you are involved in criminal activity of some sort) so I just live my life, and I choose to live it without too much fear. There is one certain thing about life: Death, so once you determine and accept you will die, then the difficult part is not really to die but to live and make the best of the life you live. That is why it is refreshing to have met an adventurous young lady who, in spite of her parents and friends fears of her traveling to Rocky Point, she went online, booked a reservation (in one of our rental houses) and decided to go to the “Rocky Point Triathlon” all alone, no friends or family just her and her bicycle, I needed to go to Rocky Point the same day so we agreed to meet in Tempe and I would catch a ride with her from there, what I didn’t know is that she is not from the valley and she had never traveled to Puerto Peñasco before, so a first timer all on her own ready to take on the challenge of swimming, biking and running by the beach in Mexico! How refreshing!

Christina and I got along great from the beginning, her Dad is from Puerto Rico and her Mom is Italian, she has traveled and lived in several spots around the world, and attended a few Triathlons, Peñasco being the latest. She just moved to the Valley of the Sun from Baltimore and is still new to all the streets and sights but her adventurous spirit had pulled her toward the Triathlon in Mexico. On the way to Mexico from Tempe our biggest adventure was missing an exit, being fairly sleepy, then having a bit of coffee and talking a whole bunch until we made it to the house, crossing the border was easy and fast, we had no issues and both felt quite safe throughout the ride from Tempe

to Rocky Point. She was renting a studio from us that we call the “IKEA house”, it sits right behind our house, we took our bags out and then she needed to go to “Las Palomas” to pick up her welcome package, well there is some road work around town and I decided it was best to go with her so she wouldn’t get lost, once there somehow she talked me into signing up for the 5K run the next day! And so it happened that the next Morning we both went to the Triathlon together, it was my first time at the Rocky Point Triathlon and I enjoyed watching all the preparation, the inner workings and all the Athletes getting prepared and ready for the extraordinary effort it takes to swim, bike and run all in the same day, there is a separate category that is the Olympic Triathlon were the distance is doubled in each category, there are people who are happy just to finish, some like Christina that have a personal goal to finish within certain time, and some that

are truly competitive and are going for the first place and have trained extensively to get there; However I was surprised to see how many “regular” people were doing this, not all look like they spend their day working out, some are just on their way to become fitter and just want to participate in this event, some like me are just happy to finish a 5K run and time is not that important. In the spirit of “everyone is a winner” we all received a nice Triathlon medal at the finish line that says “Swim, Bike, Run, Party” I realized later on its also a beer opener! And sure enough right at the finish line just past the slip and slide was the Beer, I got to Understand the meaning of the 2015 Triathlon shirt: Stroke it (for the swim), Ride it (for the bicycle), Pound it (for the run) Drink it: For the abundant amounts of beer delivered to all the participants right at the finish line! After I finished I wasn’t sure just what to do so I took one of those giant

plastic cups of Beer (too much Beer for a non-beer drinker like me but all that running had me thirsty, besides that was apparently part of the full experience for the Triathlon) then I stayed around the finish line which allowed me to see the Winner of the Olympic Triathlon crossing the finish line, the best of the best athletes in the entire Triathlon: 36 year old Jozsef Major from Hungary: he swam 1000 meters, biked 42 Km and ran 10 kilometers in exactly 1:55:59 almost 5 minutes ahead of the second place winner Robert Mercer 25 of Chandler Arizona, 3rd place was Jason Smith 37. Jozsef is serious about being an Athlete: he has won 9 Ironman competitions and 7 consecutive wins at eXtreme Man Hungary, he is also a Coach and had many of his followers and athletes doing the triathlon with him, it was also his first time in the shores of Puerto Peñasco: Congratulations Jozsef and everyone who signed up and completed the triathlon! Aslo Congratulations to my new friend Christina that achieved her goal, even with the very challenging swim the athletes had to deal with due to the wind that morning. The next day Christina went back home on her own and arrived safe and sound to everyone’s delight. On top of my nice bottle opener medal and cool underarmour T-shirt, I won a new experience and a new friend, I will probably do this again next year! You can now start signing up for the 2016 Triathlon and best yet, start working out to prepare: go out and swim, grab a bike and go or lace up those shoes and hit the pavement, or the sand if you like to run by the beach, what better way to stay healthy and happy!

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AMPI Puerto Peñasco BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER Chapter 51 “Help Us Help Them”

By Richard Savino

We now begin the summer season, and spring is in the rear view mirror. Anecdotal evidence indicates that the last 3 months have been very active with a higher level of visitors than normal for this time of year. Local businesses have enjoyed an uptick in volume as well. This bodes well for our town of Puerto Peñasco. There have been a number of very positive developments and public pronouncements of late. They include; positive updates on the construction of the breakwater and pier for the cruise ship home port, continued street construction in various sections of town, announcement regarding a new charter air service from Scottsdale, AZ airport to Puerto Peñasco. These positive issues may have something to do with an increase in real estate activity during the last 6 weeks. Not all of which shows up in recorded sales. But from my vantage point, there is much more activity from potential investors and buyers who have recently decided to investigate the local real estate market and are looking carefully at their investment options in land, condos and single family homes. Residential real estate activity for the first 5 months of 2015 also had positive results. Below is a comparison of May 2015 vs May 2014: May 2015

May 2014

Number of sold properties:

Number of pending sales:

Properties for sale in MLS:

509

497

Median sale price:

$171,000 $160,500

While sales have increased, the significant statistic above is the Median Sale price which now begins

to favor the seller. Buyers should find their properties now and negotiate seriously to close a deal. If this trend continues, then values will continue to increase making future purchases more costly for buyers. Additional year to date activity is highlighted below: YTD May 2015

YTD Mar 2014

Number of sold properties:

Number of pending sales:

Properties for sale in MLS:

666

642

167,250

162,369

Median sale price:

While the dream of a house near a beach has always had its allure, Mexico as a retirement option for people in the USA and Canada makes more sense all the time. The dollar exchange is extremely strong versus the peso and the experts predict it will remain so for the balance of 2015. If owning property in or moving to Mexico is a possibility in your future, you can move forward with confidence in real estate practices and professionalism here in Rocky Point. You can find a Sonora licensed AMPI real estate agent in Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point to help with your real estate needs at www. RockyPointAMPI.com. If you have questions about the information presented here please feel free to contact me. In addition, if you have questions about our market and desire to seek more detailed information please contact a licensed professional from our AMPI organization. Richard Savino is the Designated Broker for Realty Executives Rocky Point and is a Past President of the Puerto Peñasco chapter of AMPI. He can be reached at rsavino1@gmail. com or 480 707-3822 US.

By Barb Mumaugh

The summer is officially here and with it the warm weather, kids out of school and lots of activities to enjoy. Definitely a great time to head out to spend some beach-time in Rocky Point or to stop by Barb’s Dog Rescue to play with one of the many puppies and dogs. Better yet, pick up a rescue dog for a bit and take him or her for a fun day at the beach! There are always a whole lot of young puppies this time of year which is what we call “puppy season” and we really would appreciate any volunteer help socializing them. With so many dogs that come into the rescue on a weekly basis, we are always in need of people to come play with the puppies and dogs and get them used to being held, walked and played with. Someone is always at Barb’s Dog Rescue so stop by anytime even if you just have a few minutes of time to give! We have more dogs than ever before thanks to a recently expanded shelter and larger dog runs and play areas so there is always work to be done and play time to be had. All of the dogs at Barb’s Dog Rescue are up for adoption and we believe that each and every one of them – young or old, shy or extremely playful, small or big – deserve a home and a second chance. When a puppy or adult dog arrives at the rescue, we quarantine them to be sure that they are given the proper shots and are monitored for any health issues before introducing them to the rest of the dogs. All of the animals are spayed and neutered so that the cycle of pet overpopulation cannot continue with more litters of

puppies – at least with the animals we are able to reach. All of the costs that go into helping each and every dog add up and now that Barb’s Dog Rescue is an official non-profit organization, we hope you will consider making a tax deductible donation to supporting our efforts. Your support helps dogs like Kaylee who is our feature dog of the month! She is an 8 year old spayed female Chow mix and she is up for adoption at Barb’s Dog Rescue. She is a sweet and gentle dog that wants to be your best friend and we hope you will consider giving her a second chance at life. Rescued off the streets of Mexico, she will be a grateful and loyal companion. We would not be able to help dogs like Kaylee without your support and all donations are greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116 Lukeville 85341 or at www.barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.

Please visit us online http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website www.BarbsDogRescueRP.com Barb’s Mexico cell # (638) 114-1659 or her US # (602) 774-1578. Email barbsdogrescue@gmail.com. We can pick up donations in the US and Puerto Peñasco.

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The Great Rubber Ducky Charity Race of 2015 Coming to Sandy Beach!

By Joe Houchin

Hundreds of Rubber Duckies will arrive at Sandy Beach on Sunday June 14th after racing from the “About Time” yacht Rubber Ducky-005 somewhere near the shore with numbers tattooed on their little behinds, hopefully at least one of which will be your Ducky number! If that happens, you could win one of dozens of great and valuable prizes like golf foursomes at Las Palomas or Laguna Shores; two nights in a luxury ocean front Sonoran Resort Condominium; Spa visits, gift baskets, gift certificates and much, much more.

So put your money on a Ducky’s behind for just $5 dollars—or even better, get three numbers on three Duckies for just $10 dollars, and the coup de Ducky?, get six Duckies racing for you for just $20 ducks—err–bucks! All your money is going to make a bunch of Puerto Peñasco school children able to study more with the right kinds of supplies through the nonprofit organization, Adopt-aClassroom, which helps thousands of kids in 13 schools, including one school in Port Lobo. All you have to do to corral your stable of Rubber Duckies is email Barb Olszewski at rockypoint@myway.com or Sandy Spain at spainvilla@hotmail.com. If you are in the U.S., just call Barb on her Vonage number: 602-324-9529. They will give you the details from there.

Your money is going for a great cause. Mark and Barb Olszewski founded Adopt-a-Classroom 15 years ago and along with their many friends have provided thousands of kids and teachers with badly needed school supplies and equipment as well as helping many with the fees required for advancing through the higher grades, even finding suitable clothing for them over the years. At any given time, you might catch Mark at one of the schools repairing plumbing, broken fixtures and anything else that can go wrong at a facility full of energetic kids. Although you do not have to be present to win (your Ducky on the other hand, does) it’s a lot of fun to be at Sandy Beach between the Sonoran Spa and Sonoran Sea (you’ll recognize the crowd) and watch your Ducky claim victory. Here’s how the race schedule works—not quite like the Derby because they don’t race on the Sea of Cortez—so you don’t miss your Ducky fighting for victory. All Duckies and the crew of Rubber Ducky Race Wranglers will board the “About Time” fishing yacht with Captain and owner, Adolfo Perez departing the harbor at 9:00 AM and navigating to the Ducky debarking location—said location will be in plain site of the crowd assembled on Sandy Beach, many of whom will be volunteers assisting Sandy in identifying and recording the order of Ducky arrivals. Meanwhile, back on the sea, at approximately 10:00 AM, the Ducky Dumping Team will debark (read: dump) the Duckies into the sea for the kayak team of Ducky Wranglers who will make every effort to insure a fair race, and to keep the Duckies in a row, so to speak. By the way, if you happen to have a Ducky

Caller, you should bring it to the beach so you can compete with the serious Ducky bettors like our friend and photographer, Tony Ballesteros whose quacker is top of the line and highly motivating. With no Ducky Caller, you can still even the race by investing in more Rubber Duckies (remember 6 Rubber Duckies for just $20 Buckies!) You can bring an ice chest to the beach, or there is the pool bar. There’s also a rumor that the group is going have some breakfast together before the Duckies arrive. You’ll learn more about that when you contact Barb or Sandy. So, here’s how it works in the form of a schedule: WHAT: Rubber Ducky Race on the Sea of Cortez for Charity CAUSE: Raise money for the nonprofit Adopt-a-Classroom organization serving 13 schools and thousands of kids. WHEN: Sunday June 14th – 10:00 AM – NOON (Approximately) DSC_0044 WHERE: On the beach in front of the Sonoran Sea and Spa HOW TO ENTER: Purchase a Ducky. $5.00 USD for one; Buy two, get one FREE. (Do the math, you kind and

generous person, that’s Three Duckies for the price of Two!) *Call Barb Olszewski from the US at 602-324-9529 *Email either Barb at rockypoint@ myway.com or Sandy Spain at spainvilla@ hotmail.com. (SUGGESTION: Do it SOON!) HOW TO WIN: Invest in Duckies! Build your odds with Barb’s special incentive of one free Ducky for every two you purchase. No Limit! Well…there are less than 1,500 Duckies available. Then, if your Rubber Ducky (with your number clearly marked on its bottom) arrives to shore while there are still prizes to claim, you are a Lucky Duck! IMPORTANT: You DO NOT have to be present to win any of the fabulous prizes. Your Ducky (or Barb, or Sandy) will contact you if it wins a prize. So be sure to include your telephone number and email address with your entry donation. For great fun, great prizes for a great cause, plus the Lucky Ducky bragging rights until next year, don’t be a Lame Duck; get your Rubber Ducky Race entry now…and Good Luck, you Lucky Duck! Remember, it’s always all about the kids!

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club 8th Annual Horseshoe Tournament By Tammy Hicks

April 18th 8 am: The fun began! 65 Teams competed for the coveted “First Place” bragging rights! We had some new players this year; some of which had never even thrown a horseshoe before! We went thru 8 kegs, over 700 Jell-O shots and who knows how much tequila! We set a record this year with 74 corporate sponsors. I swear, we have the BEST SPONSORS! Without our Sponsors, we just couldn’t do it! Eight years ago, the CBSC asked us if we could put on a Horseshoe Tournament and raise some money for the Puerto Peñasco Red Cross as well as for the maintenance and 24/7 monitoring of the Marine Radio for the Northern Sea of Cortez. We thought about it and decided - YES, it could be done! We thought what a great way to bring the people of Cholla Bay and Rocky Point together! We can all throw some shoes, drink some beer, do some jello shots, eat some hot dogs and have a great time! Who knew it would grow so big and so many Sponsors would get involved! Not only do we have Sponsors from the greater Phoenix area, but also LOCAL SPONSORS FROM ROCKY POINT too! We are so proud of what we’ve accomplished! This years’ Tournament is dedicated to one of our long-time players who was unable to join us this year. Bill Joslin (aka Dr. J) of Estrella Equine our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your beautiful wife, Tracie. You were missed dearly this year! Here’s the winners of the CBSC 8th Annual Horseshoe Tournament:

1st Place “Best Western”

2nd Place “JJ’s Cantina” Roger Thyfault & Ralph Para Ray James & Jack Shannon

3rd Place “Semper Fi” Phillip Babb & Tom Haney

Fish Identification Giant Black Sea Bass (Mero Prieto)

Body dark gray to black and has numerous fine teeth. This fish is fairly common to the north of the Midriff. They feed on Mackerel, Lobster, Tuna, Shark and large chunk baits and can grow to over 500 lbs. Giant Black Sea Bass prefer deep rocky bottoms. They are strong fighters and make excellent table fair.

Gulf Grouper (Baya)

1st Place Women “Pointer Sisters” Face Baldwin & Susie Flinn

This Sea Bass is the most common large Grouper in the upper and central Gulf. They can grow to about 5ft. in length and weigh up to 200 lbs. In the summer these fish usually are found at depths below 100 ft., but in late fall they move to shallower reefs, then back to deep water in early summer. They prefer rocky bottoms with caves and crevices. They are veracious predators and strong fighters when hooked.

Broom Tail Grouper (Garropa Jasplada)

2nd Place Women “Salty Kisses” Christine Smith & Tina Drappo We had more volunteers than I can remember. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! This tournament is DEFINITELY a TEAM EFFORT! I do want to personally thank Blaine Fletcher of Pirate’s Paradise for keeping in the pits in shape during the tournament and Vinnie West our “Official.” My UPS guys (Neil, Art & Billie) are a life saver! Their help/ guidance is invaluable! Plus these boys not only know how to cook, but they also do an awesome job cleaning the clubhouse!! If they start a restaurant or cleaning business - I’ll be their first client! Again, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!! Lastly, everyone PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE AWESOME SPONSORS: AAA Car Buying, Al Capone’s, AMSEC, Baja Cantina, Beach Bum Restaurant, BooBar, Coldwell Banker - By the Sea, Candy Cake, Casa Linda Security, Casa Turquesa, Celebrity Tanning, Choice Graphics, Cholla Mini Market, Cholla Water & Tank Service, Copper Still Moonshine Grill, The ChuckBox, Diva Tequila, Dulce Dorado Tequila, Duke’s, Eco Fun Rentals, Emily Lopez, Falvio’s, Hardison Farms, Hicks Safes & Locks, Inc., Hot Rods in the Desert, IDN Acme, Iguana Banana, IMLSS, Jack’s Auto, Javic Inc., Javier’s Rocky Point Quad Adventure, JJ’s Cantina, Knock Kneed Lobster, La Curva Restaurant, Master Lock, Mike’s HVAC, The Monastery, Nail Works & Spa, NLS Immigration & Naturalization, Notairo 76, The Original Hamburger Works, Pealachi Gallery Furniture & Accessories, Peñasco Beauty, Peñasco Tequila, The Pink Cadillac, Pirate’s Paradise, The Point Restaurant, Portrait of Mexico, Puesta Del Sol, The Puppy Place, Rocio’s Restaurant, Rocky Point Calendars, Rocky Point Speedway, Rocky Smiles, Rocky Point 360, Rocky Point Times Newspaper, San Martin Pharmacy, Sani-Mex, The Satisfied Frog, Sea Debris Naomi Black, Sellers & Sons, The Shark Bite, Skully’s Cantina, Southside Jillz, Sr. Amigos, State Farm - Abbl Agency, Tecate Beer, The Tequila Factory, Vitality Spa, Wrecked at the Reef and Xochitl’s.

The body color is olive brown with dark irregular blotches on the sides. Unlike other Groupers it has a tagged tail fin. Groupers prefer deep waters and takes large baits and jigs. Very strong fighter, but dives into rocks. They can weigh up to 100 lbs., and make excellent eating.

Leopard Grouper – Spotted phase / Leopard Grouper golden phase

Leopard or Golden Grouper (Sardinera) – This fish has two color phases; a golden phase which is uncommon and the spotted phase. The spotted phase has small reddish brown spots and a grayish brown black with white margins on the fins. They prefer shallow water and feed at dawn and dusk. Average weight is 5-25 lbs., but can grow up to 50 lbs. A good strong fighter that uses rocks to his advantage. Makes for great eating.

Spotted Cabrilla (Pinta, Cabrilla Pinta)

The body and fins are covered by reddish-brown spots. General coloration of the body is gray with dusky bars. The coloration looks very much like a Sand Bass, but this fish is much larger (up to 30 lbs.). This fish has rounded dorsal, anal and tail fins. They are found abundantly in rocky structures and will hit feathers, jigs and fresh dead baits. Good fighters and excellent eating.

Barred Pargo (Pargo Mulato)

This fish is found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. They are deep bodied, greenish-gold on their back with red on their lower sides and about 8 dark bars across the body. They average 3 -10 lbs., but can grow up to 30 lbs. Pargo are a good fighting fish that takes chunk baits fished on the bottom and are very good eating.

Red Snapper (Huachinango)

The body and fins are bright red with a pink to white belly. They prefer deep water around 250 ft. and fee mainly at night. The average weight is 2-5 lbs. but do get up to 15 lbs. Red Snapper takes baits fished near the bottom and yo-yo’d jigs. Excellent eating.

Spotted Sand Bass (Cabrilla Pintica)

A very abundant fish found inshore and offshore in the upper Sea of Cortez. Their color is an olivebrown with many black spots. The Spotted Sand

Bass frequents shallow to moderate depths over sand and rocky bottoms. Takes live bait, small lures and feathers. Makes good live bait for larger fish, also is very good eating. Averages 1-3 lbs.

Cortez Halibut (Lenguado)

A flat fish with both eyes on one side. Found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. Dark brown above with 8 -10 dark spots and a white underside. Prefers sandy bottoms. Takes drifted live or dead baits and small feathers. The mouth has a large single row of sharp teeth in each jaw. They average 3-5 lbs., but can get up to 25 lbs., and are excellent eating.

Finescale Trigger Fish (Cotchi)

Found throughout the Sea of Cortez, both inshore and offshore. Body color ranges from brownish to a blueish gray. They are voracious feeders and will take almost any bait and most jigs. Cotchi are very strong fighters and an excellent eating fish. Average weight is 2 – 4 lbs., but can weigh more than 8 lbs. and grow to 2 ½ ft. in length.

Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Bironche)

This Shark is blueish gray on the back shading into a reddish brown on it’s sides. The Sharpnose has non-serrated teeth with a deep notch on one side. This shark is commonly caught out of Puerto Peñasco and is the most common requiem shark in the Gulf. Grow to 4ft. in length.

Scalloped Hammerhead (Pez Martillo)

Deep olive to brownish gray with a white belly. Has a long upper tail lobe and a evenly scalloped head. This Shark is common throughout the Gulf and can reach up to 12 ft. in length.

Sierra Mackerel (Pez Sierra)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez inshore in large schools. The Sierra body colors are dark blue on the back and silver on its sides with several rows of golden spots along the sides. An excellent game fish that hits jigs and live bait. These fish are a very good eating especially as ceviche. They are also used extensively for bait. The average weight is 1-5 lbs. but can reach 15 lbs. and 3 ft. long.

Paloma Pompano (Palometa Pampanito)

Pompano are common throughout the Gulf. They are usually taken from shore or in shallow water on shiny spoons and lures. The body of the Pompano is dark on top with bright silvery sides and black tips on the dorsal fins. An excellent eating fish that grows up to 20 inches and up to 5lbs.

Yellowtail (Jurel De Aleta Amarilla)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez except in the far noth. Colors consist of a brassy yellow strip along its side and a blue/gray to olive above. Prefers live bait or jigs trolled or yo-yo’d. The fillets are best when marinated and then barbecued. Yellowtails gro to 5 ft. long and can weigh up to 80 lbs.

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

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg)

GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday & Saturday breakfast and lunch. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6)

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)

DENTAL SERVICES

BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC – PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER – ONLY AMERICAN SALON IN Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 1063611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – PPermanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) FOR SALE TURN KEY FULLY FUCTIONAL ESPRESSO COFFEE CART – Ready to set up. Self-contained with fridge, espresso machine, coffee grinder all included. Ask for Anita or Maria (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#86-2) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@ bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) CONDO FOR RENT – 2BD 2 1/2 BA. Garage. Spectacular ocean view, in Old Port. (044-638) 3808233. (#100-1) FURNISHED GUEST HOUSE FOR RENT – $325 U.S. Monthly in Puerto Peñasco, 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Kitchen, WiFi Directv, a/c, Gated parking U.S. (602) 412-3112 local 638-383-5234. (#100-2) 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) PRINCESA CONDO RESORT B-502 – 3Bedrooms, 2bath, $229,000, Mex Ban Trust holding title. Fully furnished. Excellent view of the courtyard and ocean. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@hotmail.com (#102-13) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@ hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2)

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U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6)

PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21)

PHARMACIES FARMACIAS DE DESCUENTO– DISCOUNT PHARMACY – best prices in Rocky Point guaranteed with 6 locations in town. (638) 383-3131. (#127-1) PEST CONTROL CONTRA PLAGAS – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 3838787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#1261) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) REALTY EXECUTIVES – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 380-7212 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#140-4) RV PARKS & SPACES PARK YOU RV RIGHT AT THE WATERS EDGE – in Rocky Point at Playa Bonita RV Park. Call toll free from USA (1-888) 2328142. From Mexico (1-800) 4266482 info@playabonitamail.com (#152-2) 6 RV SPACES for rent in town (1 1/2 blks East of Josefa on Callejon Juarez). Walled, private, and with all the services, Call (480)225-6546. (#152-22)

SATELLITE TV, DSS, DBS, FTA, C/BAND – Home theater, internet, audio/video, sales, service, custom installations, residential and commercial. Mobile (044-638) 103-5317 Mex. VOIP (602) 635-2246 USA. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) AQUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No Problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (01152-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) WANTED DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH PETS? – We’re looking for you! Bring us complete application to the corner of Blvd. Sonora & Galeana No. 301. Pets Health and Care Center. (# 98-1) BOAT STORAGE WANTED – at least 40’ deep with 16 ‘ high and 10’ wide over-head door. Good security a must! Interested to rent or buy. Call Jim U.S. Cell number 520-954-1001. (#192-5)

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Letters to Editor Send your letters to the editor to our mailing address P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, AZ 85341 or email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com Maps with locations would be awesome for all these amazing places you are sharing...love that

salad!!! Cindy Howard Yes, a restaurant location map would be an excellent page.

I will be down there around the end of Sept. I am hoping to get down to San Carlos also. Don’t know if that’s in the FREE ZONE or not. Thanks for the info. Bob INFO THAT I READ SAID NO VEHICLE PERMISO, AND NO PERSONAL VISA (EVEN IF YOU STAY OVER 72 HRS) AS LONG AS YOU STAY IN THE FREE ZONE. Yes, San Carlos and Guaymas are Free zones, up to the highway that you takes to go to Obregon. I have literally been a fan since I picked up my first copy years ago, have “LIKED” you on Facebook for quite some time, and had all ready read the August issue and loved it as usual! Thanks for putting out such a great publication. Sharon Sullivan Mattern So nice of you to say! We love what we do, and we have ever since day #1. We are very fortunate to have readers like YOU! That view from La Casa del Capitan, on the top of the hill, never gets old. Weather permitting, it is always our first stop when we get to Rocky Point.” Ed Waters Of course, the view of the Sea of Cortez, Old Port, Sandy Beach Resorts, Competition Hill, Cholla Bay, Black Mountain...all the way to the Pinacates, is always wonderful... and the Margaritas aren’t half bad. LOL Hello, this is Arthur Mendez and I am a barber in Arizona, I would like to know if you could send some extra newspapers so I can promote Rocky Point. I have a lot of customers. My wife and I visit Rocky Point about 3 or 4 times a year and I am also a member of the American Legion at Rocky Point. Thank you. Arthur Mendez Cottonwood, AZ Thanks for all you do to set up this great ride. Good times! Denise Timm Thank you for being one of our group of 76 this last week-end. Next El Golfo Run will be Oct 23rd.

Does that just come out on special occasions? Ive not seen it out there on the Sea. Cindy Leonhardt No, the pirate ship, El Rey del Mar, sails every day...tides and weather permitting. Been living in Peñasco full time for a long time now & it’s so cool how many tourists ( Americans / Canadians ) now are coming here, living here, etc... Eric Brown Yes, Eric, so true. So many more than when Tom and I came in 1990. We see those donkeys going down our street in Cholla, closely followed by a man, who used to lead them LOL. Weren’t they accused of stealing at the corner store??? Janet Pallavicini Probably did it, too...those sneaky little cuties. Question - we are headed down there in October and just realized that our kids passport cards expired in August. I am looking online and am unclear as to what is required for entry to Mexico and return to USA by land. Kids are 11 and 7 Please advise - Thank You Kenda Seavers Driving into Mexico, your children, at their ages, need only a birth certificate...no passport required to get back into the USA. Got my RPT and have digested it from to back. Now it is time to go from back to front, if case I missed anything. See ya in October. Edward Swafford Hola, Ed...Thank YOU! for being a subscriber. Is this Rocky Point’s new ship dock?” Kim Bemann No Kim, Rocky Point Homeport is still under construction...s l o w l y. Hi folks! We are ready for our annual stay at Playa Bonita next month. Can anyone advise how the road construction in town is coming along? If still ongoing, what is the best route to reach Playa Bonita as we enter the town from Sonoita?? Michael Gyory Smooth sailing in on the main blvd to Calle 13, OR turn at the round-about north of town and slide in the back way.

It is a blast GOING FOR A SUNSET CRUISE ABOARD THE REY DEL MAR ‘PIRATE SHIP’. Especially if a great group of friends go together. Games for little kids and big kids. Had a fantastic time. Will do it again. Diane Lovett REY DEL MAR TICKETS ARE AT BALBOAS RESTAURANT AT THE MARINA. The Magnificent Blue Footed Boobie! And yes, they do come this far north which is not what their bio’s state! CJ Miller Yes, we have the ‘Blue Footed Boobie’ here in Rocky Point. He’s a great guy to do business with! I have for over a decade. Gary Slone Yes, Federico used to be on the Malecon in Old Port, now he is up in town by Pollo Papago on Constitución. You’re very welcome!!! My family and I go every single year for the past 3 years and can’t wait to go back in June!!!! Thanks for the great newspaper!!! Elsa Soto Hi Sandy that’s okay October will be just fine and last time my fiancé and I were looking for your business at Calle 13 we could not find it so when I came home to Cottonwood I just called the business and I have found out it was right behind the XOXO now I know where you are located. Thanks A lot Sandy. Arthur Mendez OK, cool. I think we already set aside a copy for you, anyway. We have paid dearly for that couple times...this is sooo true, we walk faster than the speed limit in Sonoyta :) Wilson Halverson Yes, when driving through Sonoyta, watch your speed. Remember the signs are in km, NOT mph.

YOU ARE WELCOME!!! I LOVE ROCKY POINT TIMES NEWSPAPER!! YOU AND YOU’RE TEAM DO A VERY GOOD JOB!!! Hasha Ahyde It is very nice of you to say! We have been doing the paper since 1993, and still LOVIN’ IT! Do you know if The Reef is still renting spaces while the port is being built? If so, are there people staying there? Last few times we tried to get beachfront at Playa Bonita they didn’t have any. Stacy Benetos Yes, as far as we know, the Reef is still renting beach front spots. AND, as for Playa Bonita, keep trying. Our friends got beach front the second time they called, because of a cancellation. Yay! Can’t wait to get back home and to Pane E Vino for dinner! Karen Adamski Bethune Yes, now that Pane e Vino is back from Vacation, we’re all ready to go! THANK YOU Sandra O’Hare YOU CERTAINLY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND Chere Gianforte You are welcome. I know we have ‘Pet Friendly’ renters...we simply have to find them! Sandra we made it to our condo with our little Chihuahuas... thank you SO much & Rocky Point Times...I know that I was a little freaked & appreciate all the assistance. The boys are crashed after their first trip to the beach :-) Connie Hutzel So happy we could help finding you ‘Pet Friendly’ accommodations! Ever since I arrive to Rocky Point I have followed the Rocky Point Times. I definitely recommend it to everyone! Yaneth Meza Thank you Yaneth. I was worried there for a minute (with only 4 out of 5 stars) about our ‘review’. Glad it was only a typo.

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ACROSS 1. Pres. Coolidge 4. Shout 8. Clouseau’s position (abbr.) 12. Batter’s stat 13. Actress Thompson 14. Informal denial 15. Yearning 16. Chicken chow __ 17. Actor Sheehan 18. Wide smile 20. Depletes funds 22. Skirt’s fold 24. Get along 25. Deer 26. Broke the cipher 29. Rage 30. Mountain tops 31. Woman, informally 33. Words on an envelope 35. Eye amorously 36. Deep in thought 37. Founded (on) 38. Blazing 41. Actress Theda 42. Pull behind 43. Manicure target 45. Director Spike __ 48. Office note 49. Actress Sommer

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June 16, 2015

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June 24, 2015

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July 8, 2015

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July 15, 2015

06:26:11 PM

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July 23, 2015

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July 31, 2015

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August 6, 2015

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August 14, 2015

07:54:47 AM

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August 22, 2015

12:32:12 PM

Full moon

August 29, 2015

11:37:44 AM

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Marcia Diane

Born in Colon, Panama and lived in Venezuela before moving to the U.S. at the age of 11, returning to Venezuela for the summers. Educated in California, High Scool in Burbank and College in Santa Barbara. Retired from City of Scottsdale after 23 years of service and 10 years service before that in Cypress, California. In both cities was involved in financial services and the environment. I am a widow with two married sons and two grandchildren. I purchased my home in Playa Encanto in 1986 and moved to Mexico full time after retiring in 2002.

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

Gretchen Ellinger

Eddie Wharez

Considers herself blessed with the privilege of living and working Cholla Bay, which she thinks is one of the most inviting areas of Puerto Peñasco. After years of visiting Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen purchased a fishing shack by the water in Cholla Bay. The idea was to fix it up for weekends and vacations, and perhaps operate a bed and breakfast after retirement. After rebuilding, and a big curve in life’s road, Gretchen retired and started a new life in Cholla Bay. Over 7 years’ experience in real estate in Puerto Peñasco has earned Gretchen the respect of the real estate community, where it is known that she can be depended upon and trusted. Her numerous clients have come to depend on her for exemplary customer service, and expert advice in the fields of Cholla Bay real estate and retirement south of the border. Gretchen is Vice President of Education for AMPI (the Mexican association of real estate agents), and coordinates the annual clean-up of Cholla’s estuary by U of A students. That bed and breakfast dream? After over 7 years in operation, Casa Monica Cholla Bay B&B has many devoted visitors who would not stay anywhere else!

Rosarie Salerno

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

Mike Bibb

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Born in Boston, Nancy settled in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has three daughters and seven grandchildren. Nancy received her Masters degree from Northern Arizona University. Her computer career included Xerox and Control Data. She represented wineries in Europe working out of Libourne, France connecting wineries in Europe to the suppliers in the USA. Ten years ago, when she retired to Puerto Peñasco, she was appalled by the brutal way animals were treated and abused. Nancy started an animal rescue “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. Today she works closely with the city of Puerto Peñasco, conducting spay/neuter clinics and adoptions events.

Cap’n Greg

Designer - Owner of Diseños Casa y Jardín, born in Pachuca, Hidalgo, raised in Guadalajara, moved to Puerto Peñasco from Puerto Vallarta in 2003. He enjoys developing lasting personal relationships with his customers by beautifying their homes and making their dreams come true, loves music and good wine, he himself has taken every photo for his ads, member of the Interior Design Society and also of the Puerto Peñasco Photography Club,

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

favorite quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” — Albert Schweitzer

Rob Baylor

Rob was born and lived for 60 years in Missoula, Mt. He retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service technician. Rob served two tours in Viet Nam in the 60’s and is very involved in the American Legion. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife, and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.

Lannette Phipps

My Bio…hmmm. Should I start at the age of 10 when I was kidnapped from Southern California and brought to Lake Havasu City to work in a factory mill (aka our home) stuffing independent phone books into plastic bags and then having to deliver said phonebooks doorto-door in temp’s well over 120-degrees from the back of a metal truck bed? Obviously there were no child labor laws back then and my kidnappers – aka Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. (This was before everyone who owned a PaintShop program thought they were designers – YES, I am talking about you!). We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. If you don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did. I could fill years of newspapers talking about the city and printers and escapades and stuff you really shouldn’t know about, but this is just a short bio. I have always wanted to be a writer of some sort so now I guess I am though my years have made me think I am a much better editor. I guess we can all be the judge of that when my first book is published…or not.

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

Nancy Phelan

Mark Paliscak Marco Paliscak grew up on the East Coast and loved spending his summers at the Jersey Shore, enjoying the beach to the fullest. After graduating college, he moved to southern California and went on to get his Masters in Business Administration at the University of California, Irvine. Marco lived in Huntington Beach and Balboa Island for 13 years. He then relocated to Napa and lived in the wine country for a year. Missing the beach, he decided to move back to the beach to Santa Cruz, California. A great job offer took him south to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he lives today. Marco purchased his condo on Sandy Beach 9 years ago, and lives part-time at Bella Sirena and at home in Scottsdale with his family. “My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer...from deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach…I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing!” If you have an interesting story about Rocky Point whether it is your place of employment, an upcoming event, a past event, an old or funny story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us. You may be featured in the next…MARCO Y AMIGOS!

Steve Franklin

in Old Town near Mercedes.

Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He is also an Arson Detective for the Phoenix Fire Department. He enjoys taking photos of all sea life above and below the water. He visits the Yellowstone and Grand Teton areas of Wyoming as well as the Sonoran desert areas of Arizona & Mexico each year. His photography is displayed at Xochitl’s Restaurant in Cholla Bay, and at Gaby & Luis Galeria

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