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up as soon as they are filled so, please be careful and don’t drive at night. Heck, even driving in the daytime is dangerous if you’re not used to looking out for potholes.

I would like to give another shout out to The WhyNot Travel Store for being a great online source for keeping us up to date with border traffic. I check it all time even though I try not to travel with the masses, but these days one can run into traffic any day of the week and any time of the day – even 7AM…yikes! I would like to also encourage all of you to download and use the WAZE app. One of my So. Cal. friends turned me onto it a couple years ago and what a great app it is!! It has saved my bacon more than a few times for sure. The app is super easy to use and gives you everything like routes, location of road hazards such as objects on the road and roadkill, cars on the roadside, location of crashes, construction, and, most importantly, where the po-po are (sooo helpful). SOOO much better than Google Maps and it lets you input information in real time to help your fellow drivers AND it asks you to confirm what others have input, so the status of driving conditions is constantly updated. I so see a few people using it along Hwy. 85 and 86 (you are each a little icon on the map), but I would like to get a lot more of you using it – it would be very helpful for everyone especially since most of the way from Phoenix and Tucson are twolane highways. (No, I do not have an interest in the app – just find it very helpful since I drive a lot.) As I said above, it has saved me so many times driving in California – mostly from traffic jams due to crashes and road hazards like big chunks of metal and concrete on the roadway. June is going to be a lovely month weatherwise, and I suggest you get out on the Sea of Cortez - book a charter or take a sunset cruise. Two super fun boats are the pirate ship, Rey del Mar and the Señorita Rita – you can find both of

Editorial by Lannette Phipps

Founder's/Owner's Thomas Nelson O'Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Sandra Jo O'Hare (RIP 1946-2018)

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is a tourist Newspaper dedicated to promoting and helping the community since 1991. ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Lannette Phipps – Editor Patrick Kilcullen – Managing Editor Alicia Grajeda – Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda – Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras – Freelance Graphic Artist MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION The RPTimes is hand delivered to Puerto Peñasco, MX and Lukeville and Ajo, AZ. We bulk mail monthly subscriptions to the U.S. and Canada. SUBSCRIPTIONS 1 year subscription (12 months) is $35 USD Go to www.rptimes.com and click on subscriptions or mail your check to Rocky Point Times LLC, PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341. ADVERTISING/AD DEADLINE Deadline for ads is the 10th of the month preceding publication (Sept. 10th for Oct. edition). Call or email us for ad rates. MEXICO OFFICES: Ave. Agustin Melgar (off of Samuel Ocaña), Pto. Peñasco, Son. Mexico 83550 Col. Nueva Esperanza U.S. MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341 PHONE/EMAIL From the U.S. call (480) 463-6255 Local call 383-6325 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA www.rptimes.com Facebook: Rocky Point Times Newspaper Instagram: Rocky Point Times Newspaper Twitter: @RockyPointTimes. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anita Kaltenbaugh, Allen Schwartz Cap'n Greg, Cholla Charli Joseph Sanchez, Kathleen Duncan Mark Paliscak, Rosarie Salerno Rob Baylor, Vince Deadmond Linda & Bo Bernard, Stephanie Wood PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

ocky Point is on fire, no not literally of course, but it is absolutely booming with new tourism highs, new businesses opening by the day, and lots of new construction and projects happening. Big new developments are being finished and new ones have, or are about to start like blue at Las Palomas, Sonoran Star and Encantame Towers brand new project, Soleil. The growth of Puerto Peñasco shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Laguna Shores Resort is finishing up their 2nd boutique hotel and they must have 15 homes currently under construction out there. I see tons of lots, condos, and homes for sale from Santo Tomas to north of Playa Mia. (I’ve been doing a lot of driving on the Coastal Highway lately as some of my favorite beaches are north of Peñasco.) If you are looking to purchase property of any kind in Rocky Point, please do your homework – ask lots of questions, do your due diligence, and consult an AMPI representative: AMPI is our real estate association – see their article in this edition. And remember… if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Back to the Coastal Highway… Yes, the potholes are still atrocious on Hwy 003 (the Coastal Hwy) and the sand drifts are ridiculous. Potholes seem to be worse going west (northwest) towards El Golfo de Santa Clara, but there are some doozies coming east (southeast) as well. Coming around blind corners can be like playing chicken so don’t be surprised to find a semi-truck or vehicle in your lane. Some of the super huge potholes have been fixed, but it seems they are chewed

Sand drift completely covering the east/ southeast bound lane last month on the Coastal Hwy

Bits and pieces…As of last month, face masks are no longer mandatory in Puerto Peñasco, and it seems that the State of Sonora will be lifting restrictions for the entire State this month. Our Sonoyta/Lukeville border hours are extended this month for the Juneteenth Holiday Weekend, and it will be open from 6AM to 10PM on Friday, June 17th and Monday, June 20th ONLY! Next month we have the Independence Day Holiday Weekend so border hours will be extended again on Friday, July 1st and Monday, July 4th. (Normal operating hours every other day of the week are 6AM to 8PM.) If you don’t want to wait in line or worry about traffic, then don’t forget about Lynelle and her awesome drivers at Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle…they get to the front of the line and provide door to door service. (You can find their ad in this issue.) We do have plenty of taxi’s so you don’t have to worry about getting around while in town plus you save on gas and insurance.

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ADVERTISERINDEX ADVERTISER INDEX & PHONE PHONENUMBERS NUMBERS DIALING INSTRUCTIONS from the U.S., Canada and Mexico

ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.

from the U.S. - Canada – Mexico (52) Mexico Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco City/Area Code PEÑASCO NUMBERS ARE LISTED WITH (638) U.S. NUMBERS START WITH 480/520/602/623/815 U.S. TOLL FREE NUMBERS LISTED AS 800/888 MEXICO TOLL FREE NUMBERS LISTED AS (01) 800 ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.

CALLING FROM THE U.S. to call land lines & cellular phones Dial 011-52-638 + 7-dight number

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO to call land lines & cellular phones Dial (area code) + 7-dight number

CALLING FROM A U.S CELL IN MEXICO

to call U.S. numbers Dial +1 + (area code) + 7-dight number to call Mexico numbers (you may have to try more than one method) Dial +011 + 52 + (area code) + 7-dight number Dial +52 + (area code) + 7-dight number Dial 01 + (area code) + 7-dight number

INDEX

A American Legion..................(638) 388-8841 Anchor Storage.................(638) 102-0449 or.......................................(638) 105-2365 Artemiza Gandara, Playa Sonora Realty ................(638) 119-2211/(602) 718-5066 Arturo Lepe Attorney..........(638) 386-1817 B Baja Auto Service ………………(638) 383-4295/(638) 110-7205 Barb's Dog Rescue …………..…...........................(638) 114-1659 Burrito Express...................(638) 383-8460 C Casago......(638) 383-0700/(888) 262-4508 ChemDry.............................(638) 388-3674 or.........................................(928) 227-7703 Chochoy Veterinary Clinic...(638) 383-2338 24 hr. Emergency..................(638) 380-9285 Cholla Bay Powder Coating...(602) 989-0646 or.........................................(638) 105-9290 Christoper Guarino, Las Palomas Sales ...........................................(480) 257-5757 Cielito Lindo......................(638) 108 2100 Cinthya Guirado................(638) 125-7738 or.......................................(480) 771-4060 Colins Cantina...................(638) 382-8020 D Day-Spa-Cito......................(638) 156-2889

E Eco Pharmacy.................(638) 383-7017 El Tapeo...........................(638) 380-5017 Encantame Towers .................(638) 688-1010/(480) 445-9200 Excellence Garage Doors....(638) 105-9897 or.......................................(638) 383-5333 F Family of God Christian Fellowship ……..…….…(638) 383-3480/(480) 812-5200 Five Senses Spa & Hair Clinic (638) 112-1652/(638) 108-1000 ext. 210035 G Gastelum, Jonathan - HVAC Specialist .........................................(638) 113-7004 Garufa Steakhouse...........(638) 688-0101 Georgina Ross...................(520) 265-3789 or........................................(638) 112-0922 Gloria's Beauty Salon ...................(638) 383-5075/(638) 383-8500 Grapes & Barley....................(638) 388-4006 H Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Service ............................................(602) 971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar..............(638) 383-0100 …...........(602) 606-7768/(01) 800-560-2123 Hungrite.....(638) 382-8506/(928) 308-7185 I-J-K Iron City Polaris..................(602) 272-5551 John Hibbert, Las Palomas Sales .........................................(480) 257-5757 John Witt, Las Palomas Sales ............................................(480) 257-5757 JJ H-Vac................................(638) 114-5022 Kenneth Wallace, Las Palomas Sales ..........................................(480) 257-5757 Kilombo Café.....................(638) 690-9167 Kord's Auto Care................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW Kuroda..............................(638) 388-1290 L Laguna Shores Resort.........(638) 383-0210 or........................................(800) 513-1426 La Bella Spa........................(638) 115-3329 Las Palomas........................(638) 156-2043 or......................USA FREE 1 (866) 800-5312 Las Palomas Sales...............(480) 257-5757 Law Firm L & M....................(638) 386-1817 Lopez, Antonio - HVAC Specialist ............................................(638) 114-5022 Los Martinez Restaurant......(744) 402-0184 Lucy Spa..............................(638) 105-8993 M Maeva Residential..............(638) 380-8058 Mama Mia Pizza.................(638) 125-4760 Mar de Cortez Beach Home & Condo Rentals ..........................................(638) 388-8747 or................(638) 112-8194 / (602) 218-7300

Mark Paliscak.......................(602) 526-7478 Mirsa Tile.............................(638) 383-6770 Mi Hacienda Restaurant......(638) 113-0252 Mare Blu Ristorante.............(638) 383-0605 Moo Steakhouse & Grille.....(638) 114-3595 Muebles Coloniales.............(638) 383-6670 or.........................................(638) 383-6671 N-O Napa Auto & RV.....................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW Optica Turati.......................(638) 383-4645 or........................................(520) 505-6236 P Pane e Vino Restaurant........(638) 105-7455 Pedro's Restaurant...............(638) 383-8889 Peñasco Del Sol....................(638) 383-0302 or.......................................1-888-683-0067 Pink Cadillac.........................(638) 383-5880 Playa Sonora Realty..............(638) 128-6129 or.........................................(480) 297-8079 Predador Pest Control..........(638) 383-8787 or...............(638) 113-0691 / (602) 702-4417 Portugal Insurance...............(638) 383-2390 or...............(638) 383-5800 / (602) 282-3686 Puerta Privada.....................(638) 102-3075 or.........................................(602) 445-6430 Q&R Rebecca Palomino...............(480) 771-4060 Richard Savino.....................(638) 380-4272 or.........................................(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Home Builders..(638) 383-6524 or.........................................(815) 553-2683 Rocky Point Premier Group ............................................(602) 647-9993 Rocky Point Premier Group-Richard Savino .............(638) 380-4272/(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Times Newspaper ...........................................(638) 383-6325 or.......................................(480) 463-6255 RP Furniture Solutions........(480) 234-2608 S Salerno, Rosarie...................(520) 777-0018 Sea Point Development........(638) 380-8058 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise...(638) 113-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios ...........................................(638) 383-3344 or Caborca...........................(637) 372-4717 Sonoran Resorts..................(602) 476-7511 Su Casa................................(638) 690-1345 Sun Valley Business and Immigration ............................................(638) 383-8891 or..............(638) 383-8896/(520) 829-4340 T Tequila Factory.....................(638) 388-0606 The Computer Guy..............(638) 110-6148 The New Mexican Restaurant ............................................(638) 690-1472 Top Meat....(638) 690-8721/(662) 141-0280 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals ……………..(638) 383-3919/(638) 384-0113 or.......................................(602) 324-7241 V Viña del Mar Hotel................(638) 383-0100 or.........(602) 606-7768/01-800-560-2123 Veterinary Clinic Chochoy.....(638) 383-2338 24 hr. Emergency..................(638) 638-9285 Veterinary Medical Services ...........................................(638) 383-3344 or.......................................(637) 372-4717 W Wayne Corcoran, Laguna Shores Resales ...(638) 383-7263 ext. 7264/(480) 356-1645 WhyNot Travel Store.............(520) 387-7783

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance..001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.........................(638) 383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.(638) 383-2056 or............................................(638) 383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose......................(638) 383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe.....(638) 383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)....383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.................(638) 383-2440 Clinica Naval...........................(638) 690-3609 Cruz Roja (Red Cross).............(638) 383-2266 Desert Senita zCommunity Health Center..... ..............................................(520) 387-5651 ELECTRIC Emergency dial...................071 Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE)........ ..............................................(638) 383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency dial....068 Departamento de Bomberos.(638) 383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca........(638) 383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA................... ..............................................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim................................(638) 383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas................................(638) 383-5650 Z’Gas.....................................(638) 383-8284 ZaGas....................................(638) 383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...........................(638) 383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...........(638) 383-2870 Municipal..............................(638) 383-2110 IMMIGRATION....................(638) 383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..........................(638) 383-1178 Emergencies dial.462 or 627 or 767 POLICE Emergency dial......................066 Puerto Peñasco Station........(638) 383-2626 or...........................................(638) 383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado)...(638) 383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal.(638) 383-2626 or............................................(638) 383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril..............................(638) 383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja...............................(638) 383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social........... ...............................................(638) 383-2677 or............................................(638) 383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.............(638) 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................................(638) 383-6080 Organismo Operador.............(638) 383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery)...(638) 383-3315

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EVENTS CALENDAR JUNE 2022 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS TO THIS PAGE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 383-6325 OR EMAIL THEM TO ROCKYPOINTTIMES@YAHOO.COM. EVENTS See Clubs and Organizations for more info. on groups and social clubs. EVERYDAY 4PM Sunset Cruise aboard Pirate Ship Rey del Mar and El Perla Negra. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! MONDAYS 2 for 1 Bacon Cheeseburgers at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 9AM-11AM Pickleball (paddle rotation) at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias 12PM Bridge at Giuseppi’s Café on Blvd. Fremont 2PM Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! TUESDAYS 12PM-3PM Mahjong at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias 1PM Bingo at Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 3PM BBQ Short Rib Tacos $1.50 at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! WEDNESDAYS 9AM Rotary Club Meeting at the Friendly Dolphin in the Old Port – open to anyone wanting to participate with the Peñasco Chapter 9AM-11AM Pickleball (paddle rotation) at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias 12:30-3PM Paint & Sip at DeliFrut Pizza Specials at Pane e Vino Bar & Pizzeria on Whale Hill. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! THURSDAYS 11AM Alanon Zoom Meeting (Central Time - see complete info below and in info. section) 12PM-3PM Mahjong at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias 1PM 501 Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 2PM Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM Gringo Bingo (with reservation only) at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 4PM Connections Group meets at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita. Everyone welcome. 5PM-9PM Wine Night at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. Specials on wine flights and tapas appetizers. 7PM No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! FRIDAYS Fish Fry at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port 9AM-11AM Pickleball (paddle rotation) at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias 10AM-5PM Shell Museum Open 10AM Ladies Golf at The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort. Cost: $30 includes green fee and $5 weekly prize pot. 9-holes, random partners and random weekly games (Stroke, Play, Scramble, 2 Ladies’ Best Ball, Skins, etc.). Drink specials, weekly prize pot. Email Arlyncgoodwin@yahoo.com by

3PM on Thursday if you’d like to play on Friday. 12PM Bridge at Guiseppi’s Café on Blvd. Fremont 1PM Cornhole Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM Bingo at Pitaya Bar on the beach in El Mirador. 4:30PM Live Music at Leo’s Bar in the Old Port. 6PM Pool Tournament at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. 6PM-9PM Wine Night at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. Specials on wine flights and tapas appetizers. Music with Vania & Cesar. 6PM-10PM Karaoke at Rocky Point BBQ House on Guillermo Prieto. 7:30PM Stone The Band 80s Rock Live Music at The Terrace, upstairs at MOO Steakhouse on the Malecon in the Old Port. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! SATURDAYS 8:30AM CEDO Yoga Classes. Cost per weekend $15 USD. 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. 2PM Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM Agua de Coco live at Pitaya Bar in El Mirador. Everyone welcome, no cover. 8:30PM Agua de Coco live at the Terrace at MOO Steakhouse & Grille in the Old Port. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! SUNDAYS Pozole Sundays at Boo Bar in the Old Port. 8:30AM Bilingual Mass at St. Joseph’s/ San José Church in Cholla Bay 8:30AM CEDO Yoga Classes. Cost per weekend $15 USD. 9AM Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 9AM-11AM Pickleball (paddle rotation) at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias 11AM Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 11AM Card Game 3-13 at the Pink Cadillac. Call Jan Toth at (928) 607-2741 for more info. 1PM Cornhole Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM Bingo at Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 5:30PM No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. 4:30PM Live Music at Leo’s Bar in the Old Port. 4PM-6PM Sunday Jammin’ Music hosted by Richard Scott on sax at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. Singers and musicians contact them if you want to jam in the future. This is a hosted jam session event with prescheduled artists. 5:30PM Paint & Sip at El Tapeo Wine Bar. Everyone welcome. El Tapeo is located next to Laos Mar Hotel (near Playa Bonita). 6:30 PM – Sax on the Terrace at MOO Steakhouse & Grille on the Malecon in the Old Port. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!!

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com to add your Events! REMEMBER… OUR BORDER CLOSES AT 8PM!! June 1st • Día de La Marina June 7th - 9th • Festival Regional de Pesca y Acuacultura Sonora 2022 at the Convention Center. Visit www.festivalpescasonora. mx for more info. June 9th - 12th • Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Circus Mexicus 2022. June 12th • 1PM-3PM Brews and Brushes Paint Event at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. June 17th • Lukeville/Sonoyta Border Open until 10PM! June 17th - 19th • Sonoran Desert Inn Saguaro

& Organ Pipe Fruit Harvest. Package includes a 2-night stay at the Sonoran Desert Inn in Ajo, plus meals by local chefs and a weekend of events and an exclusive harvesting experience. Call the Sonoran Desert Inn at (520) 373-0804 for reservations or more info. June 19th • Happy Father’s Day! June 20th • Border hours extended only on the 17th and the 19th JULY 2022 EVENTS Email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com to add your Events! July 1st • Lukeville/Sonoyta Border Open until 10PM! July 2nd • 5PM-2AM Beer Fest at La Arena 3c July 4th • Independence Day – USA • Lukeville/Sonoyta Border Open until 10PM!

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Oyster House at Cholla Bay adds BBQ, pizza, ice cream

Cholla Bay Oyster House expands to add barbecue, pizza and ice cream.

By Cholla Charli

The Cholla Bay Oyster House has gradually evolved since it’s opening in 2016. Owner John Makarchuk started with a small, one-story restaurant and patio with a great view of Cholla Bay and a tapas-style menu. The patio grew, a second-story sports bar area was added and the menu expanded to include steaks, seafood dinners and pasta dishes. Last month he completed an addition which expanded the restaurant. They now offer barbecue, pizza and ice cream from an adjacent building that shares the seating area and bar service. The Oyster House has always had a full bar and no limit to the brand of beer you can order. Last month they announced that you can now enjoy happy hour every day from 4-6 with $2 beers, discounts on drinks and food

specials. All the things you’ve loved about the Oyster House are still there: Fresh oysters, the best clams in Peñasco, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, clam chowder, etc.; watching the moon rise over the bay as you enjoy a refreshing beverage on the patio; catching your favorite sporting event in upstairs, airconditioned sports bar; and the friendly staff. Now you can dive into a big plate of barbecued ribs, share a pizza and top it all off with a handdipped ice cream cone or sundae. To reach the Oyster House (Barbeque, Pizza and Ice Cream), head out to Cholla Bay, the restaurant is on the right and extra parking is available on the beach road.

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April blooms into historic month for Puerto Peñasco

By Joseph Sanchez Rocky Point Homebuilders & Remax Legacy April proved to be an historic month as Puerto Peñasco with the Easter holiday boosting tourism numbers, a non-stop flight service began departing from the airport, another clean beach recognition was awarded to the city and the mask mandate was finally lifted. Puerto Peñasco saw positive tourism numbers over the two-week period of Semana Santa and Easter Week receiving over 132,000 visitors from Mexico and mostly the American southwest with a revenue of 159,367,000 pesos says the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau, OCV, who said once again is proves Puerto Peñasco is the premier tourist destination in northwestern Mexico. According to the surveys conducted by the OCV in coordination with condominium operators, rental home services and hotels, there was an average occupancy rate of over 92% and 96% on the weekends! Its hard to top those numbers! In other notable news, Calafia Airlines launched their first non-stop flight from Puerto Peñasco (PPE) to Tijuana (TIJ) that is expected to open the doors to our, “sleepy little fishing village” to the bustle of national and international passengers originating from the west coast and giving a boost to an already booming tourist and real estate market. A bonus for residents flying out of Puerto Peñasco is the newfound ability to connect with hundreds of flights leaving from Tijuana to other destinations within Mexico, the U.S. and around the world. For example, from Tijuana it will be possible to connect to Loreto (LTO) and La Paz (LAP) in Baja California Sur. Residents will be able to hop on connecting flights to the many destinations offered at Tijuana International Airport.

The OCV said that the activation of this aerial connectivity will shorten distances for new tourism opportunities and open business markets wishing to take advantage of reduced travel times. This in turn will translate into longer stays in this port, which offers the cleanest and warmest beaches in northwestern Mexico, the desert and its dunes, the Pinacate Reserve, significant hotel infrastructure, great cuisine, quality service, and many places to explore. This is a win/win for the city and will help to expand our tourism industry and real estate economy. Another clean recognition known as the national Platinum Beach award was given to Puerto Peñasco’ s Sandy Beach and the beach located at Islas del Mar that recognizes a standard of excellence in cleanliness and sustainability. Marcia Ortega Morales, Municipal Director of Ecology and Sustainable Development, said that this award was a welcomed surprise and comes with hard work following strict measures and protocols. Puerto Peñasco is now home to two, INMC recognized clean beaches! The Sandy Beach certification extends from Playa Bonita hotel to the Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort complex, while Islas del Mar was recently acknowledged as the longest stretch of certified clean beach in all of Mexico. In addition, Manny’s Beach in the Mirador maintains its international Blue Flag status. Finally, some welcomed news was received last month as the Puerto Peñasco Municipal Safety Council lifted its mandatory mask mandate last month allowing citizens to enter any Government office, restaurant, commercial businesses and enclosed spaces mask-free for the first time since the Covid pandemic March 2020. The last step now is to allow students to go back to class mask-free and lift the mask-mandate for schools.

About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and engineered renovations and a real estate agent with RE/MAX Legacy specializing in the sale and development of new homes. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and three children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com.

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE Everyone Loves Puppies

By Bo & Linda Bernard It’s true. Who doesn’t love a puppy? They’re soft and fluffy. They’re cute and cuddly. At Barb’s, we love everything about them. In fact, puppies by far make up the largest percentage of the 1,000 dogs placed by Barb each year. While some puppies arrive at Barb’s along with their mother, many don’t. And that’s where foster home volunteers are essential. These surrogate parents provide the care and nurturing these young puppies need to survive the early weeks without a mother. Like babies, they require a safe, climate-controlled environment and someone to meet their needs for food, care, love and attention. Foster parents take the pups from bottles to solid food. And when it is time for vaccinations, like real parents, they hold them and say “poor sweet baby.” This is a great opportunity for members of the Rocky Point community to accept one of the most rewarding and enjoyable volunteer jobs Barb’s has to offer. It’s not as time-consuming as you might think. Like newborn babies, they don’t take up much room and sleep most of the time. The love and laughter you receive in return is priceless, and the joy that comes from seeing your foster pup find its forever home is something that can’t be put into words.

This baby’s mother and litter mates did not survive. At two weeks old she needs someone to take the place of her mother and bottle feed her. Barb’s supplies everything you need, bottles, formula, blankets, towels, puppy pads and a kennel. If you think you would like to become a foster home for Barb’s,

please contact us at: barbsdogrescue. org Other Ways to Help

With roughly 350 dogs at the Rescue at any given time, having enough food on hand is the most critical on-going need we have. The supply for this type of food is not always consistent here in town. Right now, we are desperately low on the high-quality canned dog food we use for our nursing mamas, motherless puppies, and the ill or injured dogs. Border requirements state the food must be poultry and contain no meat, meat by-products, or bone meal from any hoofed animal. There is a 50 pound per vehicle limit. Your donation will be greatly appreciated. There are always lucky dogs who have been adopted and are waiting for transportation to their new homes in Phoenix or Tucson. If you have the room, please consider providing the much-needed service of allowing one of our dogs to ride along with you. You will be provided all the necessary paperwork to cross the border and meet-up with the new owners. Talk about a great way to keep the kids (or you) entertained on the way home! For more information drop by the Rescue between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (8 miles north of Puerto Peñasco on Highway 8) or email Barb with TRANSPORT in the subject line.

Take a Chance on Chance

Ready to add to your family? Then come by the Rescue and meet Chance. He’s five months old and looking for his forever family. He loves people and other dogs and is ready to learn all the important things you would want to teach him.

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

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The good news is that more and more people are discovering what a wonderful place Peñasco is. The not so good news is that every now and then it seems all those people want to cross the border at the same time. Here's a conversation I had with Ann of Avondale. ANN: I have such a great time here, but the border is a bummer. How can I avoid the long wait when I head home? CAP’N GREG: Have your passport ready. Without it, you will delay not only your own crossing but the people in line behind you. ANN: Good advice. But what if I don’t want to wait? CAP’N GREG: Your best bet is to leave on Thursday before noon. ANN: But I’d miss all the weekend excitement. CAP’N GREG: Okay. Buy a condo. Build a home. Live here and forget about the border crossing. ANN: I’m not ready to make that move yet. There has to be a better way. CAPN GREG: There is. Leave your hotel so you arrive at the border when it opens. That would be six.

ANN: So, I’d have to be up and dressed and out the door at five? In the morning? You can’t be serious. What if I’m out partying until four? CAP’N GREG: Four in the morning? You can’t be serious. ANN: For those of us who aren’t in bed before happy hour, the fun begins at midnight. CAP’N GREG: Ouch! ANN: I meant no disrespect of your advanced age, Cap’n Greg. CAP’N GREG: How about my advanced baldness? ANN: I was going to mention that next. CAP’N GREG: You don’t hold back, do you? ANN: Did you at my age? CAP’N GREG: Point made and taken, Ann. Okay, here’s the deal. You should accept that crossing the border is just one part of the Rocky Point experience. Many of us have done it more than 100 times, and with a little bit of planning and patience, the drive home is when we bask in the afterglow of this little slice of Paradise. ANN: Makes sense to me, Cap’n. Maybe next time I’ll just party until three. CAP’N GREG: Atta girl.

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Happy Anniversary Casago! A Look Back at What They’ve Achieve destinations such as Snowshoe, Park City, St. Croix, Galveston, Tucson, and St. Augustine just to name a few. In Mexico you can find their offices in busy vacation spots such as Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Cancun, and Rocky Point as well as many others! THE BEST IS YET TO COME…

Casago comes from humble beginnings and has grown into a fantastic global company dedicated to customer service whether you’re a property owner seeking propety management or a rental customer looking for the perfect vacation getaway. Their employees offer quality, warmth and professionalism and are the heart of the company. The Casago team is staffed with highly qualified people in every position who are dedicated to providing their clients with the best service. In the past years, the brand has grown dramatically, establishing franchises all over the world. How did this tiny company grow into a business powerhouse? Let's take a trip down memory lane to see how it all began. THE ORIGINS: Cindy’s Beach House Rentals

Almost 20 years ago, in 1996, after college and several years in the Army, a young Steve Schwab decided to take a vacation to Mexico and loving it so much he decided to move and seek employment. He took a job at Cindy's Beach House Rentals, which was a small local company

that did short-term property rentals and property management. Soon, Steve’s summer job turned into a life-changing opportunity and less than a year after taking the job, Cindy’s owners decided to put the business up for sale and Steve decided to purchase it. Though he didn’t have a whole lot of experience in the hospitality industry, he did have a great worth ethic and a lot of determination due, in part, to his military background. These qualities helped him quickly move up the ranks in the local property management market while learning all aspects of the travel business. CHANGING WITH THE TIMES: Seaside Beach Home Rentals & Casago

Turning Cindy’s into a thriving business, by 2002 Steve had changed the name from Cindy’s to Seaside Beach Home Rentals thinking that it was more appropriate since almost all of their rental properties were located on the

beach. He then spent the next few years taking Seaside Beach Home Rentals to new levels by investing in technology and data infrastructure to ensure that the company provided the best service for both its guests and owners. During this time, Schwab also opened offices in many other popular vacation cities in Mexico. Seaside eventually saw such significant growth that it outgrew its name and, in 2018, the company rebranded itself becoming Casago. Today, Casago not only offers vacation rentals all over Mexico, but it also has branched out into the United States offering rentals and property management in more than twenty (20) popular vacation

To this day the company has over 250 hard-working employees and professional resort management staff. Casago is a company that believes in the power of people and that's why all new employees are given the opportunity to attend the Casago University where they learn about the company culture, their values, and the industry. Being a part of Casago means surrounding yourself with people who have a positive outlook and want to make our community a better place for all of those who come to Peñasco or anywhere else they have offices. Casago shows no signs of slowing down as they continue to grow and expand and be the top company in the industry. They are passionate about helping their clients, both owners and renters, and providing them the best possible service and the latest technology. Casago would like to say thank you to all of their customers owners and clients – for their continued support…21 years and counting!! Stay tuned for more great things to come! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CASAGO!!

This building on Benito Juarez was originally Cindy’s Beach Home Rentals before becoming the first Seaside Beach Home Rentals Office in 2002.

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Good Samaritan Callejon 25 and Ave. 65 (N. of Lazaro Cardenas) (638) 112-7035 Sunday Service 10:30 am Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bilingual Mass, Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Cholla Bay Road on the Right Call 928-706-6928 for details.

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

EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266 Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. VETERINARY CLINICS Veterinary Medical Services 638-383-334 / 637-372-4717 Chochoy 638-380-9285 OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060 WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 911 or 066

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

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

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

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

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

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

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

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

MAIL SERVICES

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

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

METRIC EQUIVALENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 operator Call Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.

U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone.

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

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

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

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. 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.

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The Perfect Weather Starts with You

By Mark Paliscak Feliz Junio mis amigos. What a fantastic few months it has been with the amazing weather we have been having. Warm days, not too windy, nice cool evenings…a blessed time to be in Rocky Point for sure. Shout out to my buddy Austin Powers for the guacamole shower at the taco stand outside Banditos (see photo)…even I was a bit shocked and the highly amused workers at the stand sure got a kick out of it. Oh, well there’s some trouble in every bunch :). I recently had my lifelong friends Kimmie and Kenny come for a long weekend visit from Napa, California. We be bopped around town as it was their first time to Rocky Point, and I wanted to show them a lot. Thank you to our friends at Banditos, Capones, Manny’s, Chabelas and the Bella Sirena Swim Bar who helped to show them a great time. Now, they

are coming for two weeks next time…woo hoo fun times! There has been a lot of emphasis on mental health these days and the passing of some very young college girls and others due to pressure, social media, high standards and their inability to seek help and know that there are outlets and loved ones right around the corner. So, here’s a short list of some items that we can all do for each other to make sure we are all in a good place!

1. As the name of the article reads, the perfect weather does start with YOU. You have the ability to smile to others, comment on something likable about them…a pretty shirt, nice perfume, funny laugh etc. You never know what the smallest compliment can mean and how it can impact their day or even week. So, speak up Rocky Point…we all need to hear a little love! 2. Watch for signs amongst others and reach out. 27% of Americans face sadness on a daily basis. Moreover, 1 in 4 people feel they have no one to confide in or don’t know where to turn. That leaves a large number of some unhappy folks. Being observant and realizing when and how to reach out to make a difference is imperative. On top of this Covid did little help with many of us experiencing further

isolation and even losses of loved ones. Balancing all of life’s demands with school, work, relationships, finances can be stressful for anyone. Losing someone, losing a job, losing a friendship, losing one’s identity can all further these insights and feelings of desperation. This makes it all the more critical that we look out for signs in others AND ourselves as we are responsible to stand up and ask for help when needed. There is ZERO shame in asking for help when you need it. You will learn from your experience and be able to help others even more because you were brave. 3. Signs to look for in others that they may be needing help are: no longer practicing in activities they enjoyed, sleeping more, isolating themselves from friends and family, being less productive, eating changes such as eating less, increasing alcohol and drug usage and showing impaired judgement. These are just some of the signs to watch out for to help others in need. 4. People in need’s appearance also seems to change right down to their hygiene. Their moods tend to be more dramatic on both ends of the scale. Things seem to be more funny or sad than they actually are. Some things that they might actually say, “What’s the point?”, “I wish I wouldn’t wake up” or “I feel useless”. 5. We often don’t want to confront difficult situations and be wrong about our friend’s behavior but truly a friend is a friend and the fact that you are asking means YOU CARE so you are being

THEIR FRIEND. Part of being a good friend is showing up when they are going through a difficult time. This includes trusting your instincts and taking the risk to be honest about what you have noticed and why you are concerned. One thing you can always do is call 800-273-Talk to chat with a trained counselor anytime. 6. Some good questions to check in with yourself or a loved one… How are you feeling today, truly? When was your last full meal and how much water have you been drinking? What’s taking up most of your headspace now? How have you been sleeping? What did you do today to make you feel good? Have you been exercising? What is something you are looking forward to? What can you do today to make yourself feel good? What can we do together this week that will be fun? What are you grateful for? A very wise woman once said, Anxiety is like a rocking chair… it gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you very far. We can all help each other to live freely, honestly, proudly and compassionately. Let’s always look out for each other and make sure we watch for the signs for helping others. In the end, we may all need a friend to watch out for us at one time or another…and the perfect weather, always starts with YOU! Adios Amigos God Bless

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Amaranth Sacred food of the Aztecs

By Rosarie Salerno For over seven thousand years, before the arrival of the Spaniards, the pre-Columbian Aztecs and indigenous people of what is now Mexico, and some areas of South America were cultivating Amaranth. This plant was their principal staple food. Amaranth’s nutritious importance to the Aztecs was comparable to corn and beans. It was made into tortillas even before the use of corn. A nutritious drink was made from the ground seeds and honey. Candy was made with the popped seeds mixed with the thickened sweet sap of the agave plant. This could then be molded into different shapes and is still sculpted into skulls for the Day of the Dead. Not only was it highly nutritious and versatile, but it was considered to have supernatural powers and was a part of Aztec religious rituals, including human sacrifice. One practice, included in their ceremonies, was to fashion idols of several of their gods made with the seeds mixed with honey. After worshiping the likeness of the god, it was broken into pieces and eaten by the participants. In essence, it closely compared to the communion of bread and wine in the Catholic Church. Therefore, this practice, along with other religious uses, was not tolerated by the Church.

It was so deeply associated with Aztec religious rituals that the Spanish friars, in their zeal to convert the “pagans” to Christianity, outlawed the plant, subjecting them to severe punishment for the cultivating, possession, or eating of Amaranth. Fortunately for its cultivation in remote areas of Mexico and Peru, it escaped from becoming extinct. Amaranth is not a true grain but related to the common garden plant, the colorful Cockscomb. Amaranth grows from 5 to 7 feet tall and can produce 40,000 to 60,000 seeds. Amaranth supplies up to 85% of the total human nutritional requirements. It is high in protein, and contains essential amino acids, vitamins A and C, fiber, and minerals. Cooked amaranth is easily digested. The leaves can be used as spinach and the seeds ground into flour for gluten-free bread, cookies, and pastries. Its unsaturated oil is high in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid, needed to ensure good health. It is drought resistant and needs little care. It is now being grown in the Midwestern states of America and in Kenya, where it may help solve the problem of growing food that is difficult to produce in poor soil and dry climates. It can be found in health food stores as well as online.

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Road Trip By The Old Gringo What do you for variety do when you live in a paradise like Puerto Peñasco? Why, you go looking for other pieces of paradise! After all, there are as many places in this wide world we live in that qualify as ‘paradise’ as there are peoples’ opinion as to what it really is. When those of us blessed enough to live in Peñasco get a bit bored (did I say bored??? Sorry, I meant to say, “anxious for new experiences,” never bored) with the sea, sand and sun of the beach lifestyle, we start looking for new adventures. Well... if not always new, then different at the least. This is not to say that you should run off willy nilly out into the bush looking for Cortez’ gold, but a carefully researched and considered road trip can be just the thing to both entertain and enlighten you.

There are many quaint and unique places to visit throughout Mexico, and if you are a bit adventurous, a visit to one or some of them can be a fun and enlightening experience. If you have read this newspaper for a while, you have read the name of one such place, “San Ignacio,” in articles by both yours truly and our editor, Lannette Phipps. This little town (650 souls) is picture perfect and a great place to kick back, relax and, maybe, pick up a little local culture while you are at it. Travel throughout the Baja Peninsula is uneventful, and Mexico 1 runs the entire length from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas (the road is in good condition, but it is narrow) with only a few intersections (on the east coast, Mexico 5 from Mexicali down to San Felipe and points south is our preferred route) and other roadways bisecting it. San Ignacio, and more specifically, Ignacio

Cueva la Pintada en Sierra de San Francisco Foto: Mauricio Marat INAH

Springs Bed and Breakfast, is just a short hop off that main highway. Situated almost in the dead center of the peninsula (60 miles from Guerrero Negro on the Pacific coast and 50 miles from Santa Rosalia on the Sea of Cortez coast) and just south of Baja Norte/Baja Sur state line, San Ignacio has much to recommend it, especially to those who have never experienced this part of paradise. So it was that early one Thursday morning me, my wife and four of our neighbors from the playa headed out to visit and explore that area of the Baja, again. We chose to stay at Ignacio Springs Bed and Breakfast (52 615 154 0333) where we have stayed on several previous occasions. The setting, along a freshwater river, is tranquil, the owners (Paul and Bonnie Vandervelde) gracious and welcoming...and staying in yurts is kinda cool too! After settling into our favorite yurt, we all ambled over to the bar for a margarita (or two, or...) and to discuss plans for our stay. While we have been to San Ignacio a few times for whale watching (spectacular all by itself) we have always wanted to explore the prehistoric cave paintings (a UNESCO World Heritage site) west of the town. COVID had pretty much shut down that idea since the small village of Sierra de San Francisco, responsible for protecting the sites and guiding visitors to the caves, had self-quarantined and they were not issuing permits. This amazing rock art has been dated as far back as 15,000 years

ago. The trip to the village which is the gateway to these amazing archaeological treasures is not for the faint-hearted, nor for a typical two-wheel drive car. At a minimum, a pickup truck with good ground clearance is required to safely get there. Once arrived at the village, we paid our fees, signed the guest books, and received our “photography permits.” We then waited...until our guides arrived. Our guides (Ramon and Jose) rode in our vehicles to mountainside where we debarked and began the trek to the first cave. We were not disappointed. If the sight of these ancient pictographs on both the walls and ceiling of the cave wasn’t enough, we were advised that there were several more caves that contained even more and better paintings, but to get to them was either a three day or a one-week trip on horseback! That was not on our radar, so we contented ourselves with marveling at the incredible site. If you want to know more about the rock art and the people who painted them go to https:// www.bradshawfoundation.com/ baja/sierra_de_san_francisco. php After retracing our route back to Ignacio Springs, and refreshing our margaritas, we enjoyed an amazing dinner prepared by Bonnie and a relaxing evening(s) by the river. So it went for a week, traveling and exploring around this beautiful area of the Baja, returning to Peñasco with another great road trip under our belts and eager to plan a few more!

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CLUBSAND CLUBS ANDORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

AMOR MINISTRIES

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

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

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.

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

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

AIM PEÑASCO Kathleen Duncan - Founder Non-profit Organization, to improve the lives of children in need in Mexico. Address - Avenida Francisco I Madero & Comonfort www.stepsoflove.org 638 388 5434 carolina.pacheco@aimpenasco.org

ALANON Rocky Point Alanon Zoom Meeting Thursdays at 11am Central time (year-round) Time: This is a recurring meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89673417818?pw d=c2hYV05PWCs4cXB6S3g0c2pVeTRSUT09 Meeting ID: 896 7341 7818 Passcode: 171289 One tap mobile +13126266799, 89673417818# *171289# US (Chicago) +19292056099, 89673417818#, *171289# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 896 7341 7818 Passcode: 171289 Find your local number: https://us02web. zoom.us/u/kbItqQa5rf

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

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Calle #1) Across from Pink Cadillac Open daily and the Public Always Welcome 2021 OFFICERS: Commander: Carl Travis Vice Commander: Jerry Clackler Adjutant: Bee Murphy General Meetings 1st Tuesday of month at 10:00 a.m. (from October thru June) Contact Food & Beverage Manager Danny Anderson for information regarding special events, celebrations & dinners throughout the year. Bingo: Monday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 p.m. Telephone Numbers: U.S. (602) 539-2047 Mexico 011-52 (638) 388-8841 Magic Jack (602) 539-2047 ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

AMPI The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United Estates, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Jorge "George" Bravo Vice President: Blanca Valdez Secretary-VP Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Tony Aguilar Legal: Leticia Marquez VP Ethics: Kyle Woods VP Events: Melki Garcia VP Education: Cathy Poturalski MLS Liaison: Rich Savino For inquiries, please contact: Blanca Valdez, AMPI Administrator Email: penascoampi@gmail.com AMPI phone: 638-688-3558 www.rockypointampi.com

BARB’S DOG RESCUE Help Us Help Them. We are a concerned group of dog lovers working to better the lives of Peñasco’s dogs. We are expanding our facility on the edge of town where we house dogs. We are committed to taking in abandoned and neglected dogs, maintaining and rehabilitating them in a healthy environment and finding loving permanent homes. We ask for your help. Virtually every dog that comes to us is malnourished and in poor health. The need is great. Visit Barb’s Dog Shelter located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, where you will see signs. Donations are also accepted at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Fremont Blvd, next to Cruz Roja. E-Mail barbsdogrescue@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.

BOOK & EXCHANGE Rocky Point Times Office Ave. Agustin Melgar, Off Of Blvd. Samuel Ocaña Puerto Peñasco, Son. Mexico 83550 Col. Nueva Esperanza Phone: 383-6325: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors.

CANACO-SERV Y TUR

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

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

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

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

CENTRO COMUNITARIO PALABRAS DE ESPERANZA (Words of Hope/Rocky Point Medical Clinics) Our mission is to promote the holistic development of the local Puerto Peñasco community's families through the education, health, personal and spiritual growth programs that are offered here. Address - Cjon. Juan Aldama entre Av. 68 & 69 #668, Col. San Rafael Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 AM-5 PM penascowordsofhope@gmail.com Phone: 638 690 1531

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB

CLUBSAND CLUBS ANDORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

CORCELES EQUINOTHERAPY

Equine Therapy Corceles del Desierto de Sonora. Non-profit Civil Association Dedicated to supporting children with disabilities with limited economic resources in this Port. We sustain ourselves from Donations and carry out activities. We will be happy to receive food, blankets, shoes for our horses. Program Coordinator Lic. Claudia Lugo (638)384-2928.

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.

Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC P.O. Box 77152, Tucson, AZ 85703

The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan: 638-382-5237 Vice-President: Lew Felton Secretary: Barb Baird: 638-384-2281 Treasurer: Enedina Otanez: 638-382-5142 Membership: Eamonn O'Callaghan: (602) 394-9879 BOARD MEMBERS Pat Goodin, Rhea Dugan, Nancy Schmidly, Chuck Blair, Marlene Blair, Dave Heath, Connie Horton, Billie Crumbley, Theresa Orcutt The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

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

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

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FUNERAL HOMES

Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

GOD'S GRACE FOUNDATION Founder: Robert Gutiérrez (480) 273-7141 Facebook/www.godsgracefoundation Feeding. clothing and first aid Christian Ministry.

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.

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

EL GOLFO RUN

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

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS

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

ESPERANZA DE VIDA

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

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

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

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO

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

HELPING HANDS

CHILDREN’S HOME

LIONS CLUB

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

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

KNOX TRAIL COUNCIL BSA Yvette Lavin yvettelavin1212@gmail.com (508) 667-4031

LA ESPERANZA PARA NUEVA VIDA The Community center is located on Lazaro Cardenas #538 (Eastern part of RP) The Association is created to give Hope for a change in the way of life for those in the community who desire improvement. Contact rpbarbo@gmail.com for more info or to help.

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

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

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

NUEVA CREACION Rehabilitation Center and Shelter for women, teens, and children suffering drug addiction, abuse or violence. The Center is a legally stablished Non Profit Institution. Director: Guadalupe de Soto and Guadalupe de Soto (638) 105-9804 taviita_07@hotmail.com Juan Aldama #527 (52 & 53 Streets) Colonia Nuevo Peñasco.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT Contact: Deb Turner (638) 386-8645 (520) 906-3096 trnrrck@yahoo.com

www.oc3anviewministry.com We are a Mexican non-profit hosting mission groups; bringing aid and comfort to families and the displaced. Our Community Center is located on Kino Blvd at Francisco Madero. We accept clothing, current dated dry food items, new children’s toys, school supplies, household goods, furniture, tools and construction materials. From our thrift store sales we fund all aspects of our ministry; these include: our dinner, fun free family events, community construction opportunities, and ministries at rehab centers. Hours of Operation at our Community Center: Thrift Store: Tues. thru Sat. 12-5 Our Dinner, serving free food: Tues. & Thur. 1-2 Free Fun Family events: scheduled throughout the year watch for them on FBoc3anviewminisry Please come join us. For information about serving opportunities at Our Dinner, Thrift Store, Mission Groups, Fun Free Family events, construction projects and rehab center ministries go to: www.oc3eanviewministry.com Conrad Flores, President and Founder oceanviewministry@gmail.com US: 480-264-1172 MX: 638-109-8017

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB

President: Pat Sledge 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. http://www.OldBoysSocialClub.com

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS)

A group of local singles, both full and part time residences. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4 pm at Puesta del Sol restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. The location for the Saturday breakfasts will be announced at this happy hour. For more information contact any of the following: Marti 812-3191463 (U.S. cell works locally), or Jane Toth 928607-2741 or just show up at the Tuesday happy hour and introduce yourself.

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

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

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN OF PUERTO PEÑASCO A.C. Rosa Angelica Peñuelas Contreras PRESIDENT Ma. De Los Angeles Miranda Carpio SECRETARY OF CORRESPONDANCE Ana Lorenia Morales Reyna TREASURER

Barbara Olszewski rpbarbo@gmail.com (602) 324-9529 / (638) 114-2406

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

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

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS

President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com www.clubrotariopuertopenasco.org FB: @clubrotariopuertopenasco Meetings: Wednesdays 9AM at The Friendly Dolphin Restaurant in the Old Port

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Cholla Bay Road on the right before you enter La Cholla. Mass time as 8 a.m.

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

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

STEPS OF LOVE

The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

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

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

Steps of Love's mission is to help youth in Mexico break the cycle of poverty by facilitating access to quality educational opportunities. www.stepsoflove.org (480) 420-8141 contact@stepsoflove.org

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 Del Mercado Director: LT. Lizette Ibarra 638 105 3384 Marketing and social media manager: L.P.M. Sara Lilia Cárdenas Franco 638 116 1546 Administration Assistant L.T. Dannahi Barrios

WOMEN REHAB CENTER

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.

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

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

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Q. What is your favorite Canción tequila? A. My favorite depends on what I am in the mood for, sometimes the Canción Blanco with club soda and a squeeze of lime, I call it Clyne Ranch Water, or a shot of Canción Reposado to sip on the side of an ice-cold Mexican lager.

By Anita Kaltenbaugh Tequila…when in Mexico, tequila is a popular choice. And it should be as this tasty liquid has been acknowledged as a distinctive product of Mexico through first NAFTA and now the United States Mexican Canada Agreement. Yes, Tequila is Mexico’s own. Around town, this aged tradition is readily available in bars, restaurants, shops and even for a fun group activity. Gather your friends and family and make it an excursion, try a tequila tasting at Manny’s Tequila Factory located on Benito Juarez. Our local favorite rock band, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers have sipped it, slung it and sung about it for years, naming it “Mexican Moonshine” after the band’s song. But, if you haven’t heard there’s a rebrand afoot, Roger Clyne’s Mexican Moonshine Tequila is now being rebranded as Canción Tequila, the Spanish word for “song.” The decision to change the name of the ultra-premium tequilas was made to honor the quality of their spirit and dispel the confusion

over the word “moonshine.” A beautiful and fitting name that is now globally trademarked. Just like a good tequila rolls off your tongue, so does the new name Canción. Mexican Moonshine (now Canción) has been making its mark, winning awards and being featured in the Diamondbacks stadium for three years. Prior to the rebrand, Canción won gold medals from the San Francisco World Spirits competition. Catching up with Alisa Clyne, (wife of Roger), their journey to this award-winning tequila globally trademarked, is full of stories. From college students on a spontaneous road trip through Mexico with a paper map, discovering hidden beach towns in a VW bus 30 years ago, to tacos, tequila and an impressive adventure of music and festivals. It’s been a trip, nicknaming their favorite spirit, Mexican Moonshine in a song, and seeing a bottled tequila come to fruition and now owning a trademarked juice that not only makes you smile but has a new name, Canción, which couldn’t be more rock and roll perfect. A rock love story infused with tequila. Love it. As we talked about this popular beverage that dates back to the Aztecs, can we say, “Nectar of the Gods”, I only wished we would have been sipping Canción, but again that might have ended up being an entirely different article. So, sin tequila, I asked Alisa a few questions about Canción.

Q. And Roger’s favorite? A. Roger’s favorite changes with the season. But, with the new name we launched our Extra Añejo (which had only previously been released in a limited edition) that he has been enjoying neat. Q. When will the new Canción bottles be on the shelves in Rocky Point? A. Not until the Fall. But right now, is the last of the original labeled “Mexican Moonshine” bottles. Where? At Tony’s Licores at the base of the hill of El Capitan, Tony is the official distributor for Rocky Point (so your favorite bar/restaurant can order from Tonys to carry it) and even has a drive thru as a liquor store. Q. What other changes can we expect? A. We are changing the shape of the bottle for Blanco. All the tequila’s have been classic little, short fat guys, which look awesome (some say it looks like a sack of treasure sitting on the counter) but not for bartenders. So, with the new name we chose a tall, slim bottle that is much easier for bartenders to make cocktails quick and easy. Q. What else should tequila lovers know about Canción? A. It is made in a centuriesold distillation process at an amazing modern facility called “La Fabrica de Tequilas Finos.” Just recently the distillery did a second phase of solar panels and went to 85% full solar power. So not only is it good to drink, but it is also good for the environment.

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Canción is made with 100% Blue Agave from private farms in the valleys of Jalisco, Mexico. It is distilled twice and then filtered three times to clean out the fusil oils, aldehydes, and ketones. Nasty hangover, not here - a cleaner spirit and a higher quality. There are no additives, fillers, colors or flavors added to our ultra-premium tequilas. The distillery takes the extra step in filtering leftover liquids from the distillation process into drinkable water and compostable solids so that the water table does not receive any impurities. Are you thirsty yet? I am. Canción is now in 11 states and 2 countries and growing, (Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Wisconsin) and Canción is the official sponsor for the 4-day not to be missed music festival, Circus Mexicus happening this month June 9-12th. “We are the boots on the ground,” Alisa Clyne said, who has been running the brand for 9 years, “I’ve always tried to keep myself in the shadows, out of the story, keeping Roger’s art is the focus, it’s what everything stems from…but the tequila is starting to have a life of its own now. So, I am allowing myself to be part of the story.” You can find it in Rocky Point at Banditos, Chango’s, Capone's, El Capitan, Tekila Bar, Sharkbite, Wrecked at the Reef, Manny’s Beach Club, JJ’s Cantina, Pan e Vino, Chef Mickey's & Tonys Licores. Canción is available in Blanco, Reposado (aged for 9 months), Añejo (aged for 18 months) and Extra- Añejo (rests for at least 3 years). Even though we might have to wait a little longer to buy a bottle in Mexico, go to their website to find all the Arizona locations. And, when you’re looking for a tasty tequila to try in Mexico, order a drink with a song, Canción!

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

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Obligations of Real Estate Advisors in The State of Sonora By Lic. Blanca E. Valdez Díaz April proved to be an historic month as Puerto Peñasco with the Easter holiday boosting tourism numbers, a non-stop flig As with other professions, real estate advisors are obligated to meet certain criteria in order to maintain their businesses. A real estate license issued by the State of Sonora is the first requirement. No license issued in another state or country may replace or substitute for the Sonora Real Estate License. Once an advisor has obtained a Sonora real estate license, other obligations follow. First come the obligations to the State of Sonora, which include the following: 1) To always use the real estate license with a sense of personal responsibility, trying to comply with the rules

and requirements established by the State of Sonora, and 2) in all real estate activity to work to the achievement of the objectives of the Government of the State of Sonora, which include respect for real estate activity, granting legal certainty, stability, harmony, contributing maximum knowledge and efforts to protect the safety and security of the clients, as well as aid in the economic development of the State of Sonora. Much more interesting to potential real estate sellers and buyers are the obligations of a real estate advisor to real estate clients, as discussed below. 1) Clients have the right to request that the real estate advisor present his or her Sonora real estate license. 2) The real estate advisor must provide adequate advice to guide the seller regarding promotion, sale or rental of the subject real estate, explaining

the benefits as well as the expenses of promotion of the property. 3) The real estate advisor must have the seller’s authorization, in writing, in the form of a Listing Agreement, that will serve as a binding agreement regarding the seller’s commitment to sell the property, his agreement to the terms of promotion, the price of the property, the length of the contract to sell, and the compensation that will be paid to the real estate advisor(s). The listing advisor will keep a record of all parties interested in the property and will provide those, upon request, to the seller. 4) In the case that an offer to purchase the property is presented, that offer must contain the following “essential elements” in order to be considered valid: the identification of the property, the identification of the prospective buyer, the offered price, the form of payment, and the conditions of the proposed purchase, such as how and when payment will be accomplished. 5) The real estate advisor is obligated to be educated and honest about the commercial value of the property, as pertains to its “sell-ability.” The advisor should use any available previous sales of comparable properties in order to estimate and support proposed sale values of client properties.

6) Above all, and extremely important, is client confidentiality. During and after the termination of the professional relationship between clients and real estate advisors, the real estate advisor may NOT disclose confidential information of prospective, current or past clients; may NOT use the confidential information of any client to the disadvantage of that client; may NOT use confidential information of any client to the advantage of any other party, unless clients give their consent after having been informed of the facts; unless disclosure of personal information is required by a court order; unless the client intends to commit a crime and the information is necessary to prevent the crime; or unless defense of the real estate advisor or one of his employees or associates against an accusation of misconduct requires disclosure of client confidential information. A case of discomfort with a real estate process or a complaint for a problem with a real estate advisor that was not resolved with the real estate advisor or the advisor’s superior, may be taken to the Honor and Justice Commission of the local real estate association, A.M.P.I. Chapter 51, Puerto Peñasco, telephone (638) 6883558, or to the Department of Economy of the State of Sonora, telephone (662) 259-6100, (662) 250-1889, or (662) 212-0291.

Blanca Esthela Valdez Diaz, Attorney at Law, is a Real Estate Advisor who is licensed in the State of Sonora, and currently serves as Vice President of A.M.P.I. Chapter 51, the local chapter of the Mexican national real estate association.

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Our Contributing writers...

Allen Schwartz

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

Joseph Sanchez

is a custom home builder, developer and real estate agent who loves to contribute stories to the Rocky Point Times. He likes to write about the state of the local economy, housing market and investment strategies. While traveling on vacation 20 years ago he met his future Mexican wife but had to return home to deploy with the Army National Guard shortly after 9/11. Upon his return, they married and moved to Chicago. Three months after they married, he was deployed again in support of Operation Iraq Freedom and returned 18 months later. Having survived all that, they now have three wonderful kids and are happily married and reside here full-time. They will celebrate 18 years of marriage on the 26th of April. Sanchez’s current project is San Besitos, a community development project located in the Mirador which offers new construction homes from the low $100s.

Linda and Bo Bernard

These native Texans discovered Rocky Point on vacation and became full-time residents in 2016. Linda was a full-time educator, having spent 45 years working with 7th to 12th grade students in various capacities. She taught history and government in public school and later at Dallas’ Parish Episcopal School where she served as Dean of Students, Assistant Head of Upper School and Founding Director of The Leadership Institute. Bo spent most of his professional life in sales, marketing and upper management at various Dallas-area telecommunications companies. He was on the forefront of the sales and distribution of everything from semiconductors, to the first hand-held calculators, pagers, and finally, cell phones. He retired from the industry in 2004, but found he had too much energy and too little to do. Ultimately, he found what he calls his “hardest, but most fun and rewarding job ever” in teaching Writing/Humanities to 5th graders at Linda’s school. Their connection to Barb’s Dog Rescue and the RPT column is a labor of love, in hopes others will be inspired to get involved in the Rocky Point community.

Stephanie Wood

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

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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.

Vince Deadmond

"The Retired Fly Fishing Hardware Guy" writes short fly fishing stories and does fishing programs, while trying to keep his kayak in an upright position. Vince is a fly fishing enabler, he encourages everyone to take up the fly rod and visit his favorite place Puerto Penasco, Mexico. His stories can be found on the web, in local newspapers, and magazines. Vince's stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines. Vince can be reached at 480 818 1796.

Jim Ringquist

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

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

Kathleen Duncan

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

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Cap’n Greg

Escaped Iowa’s snow for Arizona’s sun in 1989, and immediately jumped the border to sample the culture and cerveza of Mexico. A US Navy veteran, his love for the ocean drew him to Rocky Point, which he has enjoyed immensely. Although he offers salty advice to Sea of Cortez visitors, the Cap’n also frequents the Northwest Ontario Bush, and has been writing a “North With Doc” humor column for In-Fisherman magazine for more than 30 years. Cap’n Greg, his wife Sandy, and their silky/pom pup Jezebel live in Green Valley.

Gretchen Ellinger

After more than 20 years in Puerto Peñasco real estate, Gretchen Corpe Ellinger is considered an expert resource by real estate professionals and clients alike. Having been elected president, vicepresident of ethics, and vice-president of education over several years by the members of AMPI, she now concentrates on her business, Real Estate & Retirement Consulting, seeing clients by appointment. Gretchen also enjoys writing, quilting, and supporting local artisans by collecting their extraordinary handcrafts - particularly hand-woven textiles - on her travels throughout Mexico.

Dr. Sally Downey

Dr. Sally E. Downey Grew up in Indiana, raised her family in Oklahoma, and was recruited to Arizona in 2000 to serve as East Valley Institute of Technology's School Superintendent, in Mesa, Arizona. After twenty years in that position, eight other years as a school superintendent in Oklahoma, and a total of fifty years as an educator...retirement beckoned! Since moving to Arizona, Rocky Point became a favorite weekend get away! Richard (husband of 55 years) and Sally loved Rocky Point so much that it wasn't long until they purchased a home in the community. Sally has been a Rotarian for 28 years and after being named Mesa Woman of the year, served as President at the Mesa Rotary Club, the second oldest club in Arizona. Upon retirement Sally moved her Rotary affiliation to Puerto Peñasco. Rotary is an organization that believes in service above self and so does Dr. Sally. It is her hope that by writing a monthly column about Rotary projects and services rendered that more people will get involved in this wonderful worldwide organization that in turn, thru service, will benefit the Puerto Peñasco Community!

Anita Kaltenbaugh

is a traveler with a love for Puerto Peñasco and the Sea of Cortez. She wakes up to the beautiful Sea of Cortez and feels incredibly lucky. Originally from Western Pennsylvania she loves to travel the world and discover off-the-beaten-path destinations with her husband and friends, and write travel articles and travel books. She also writes fiction under the pen name, A.K. Smith. Check out www.seasidewriter.com for more information.

Mark Paliscak Marco has been a writer for the Rocky Point Times for the last 13 years. He has been a part of the Rocky Point community and home owner for the last 16 years. Marco was never far from the beach his whole life. As a kid, he always loved the Jersey shore and later relocated to southern California at 20 years old and eventually found Balboa Island to be his home for a decade before making his way to Scottsdale. He loves the desert but missed the ocean and quickly found Arizona’s beach…Rocky Point! Along with writing for the Rocky Point Times, Marco is a mortgage banker/broker at Amerifirst Financial and Assistant Swim Coach at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix. He’s a proud father of his son, Zack and daughter, Via Maria who attend Ole Miss and Texas Christian University respectively. He loves to travel the world and picks new locations each year but always makes it a plan to make Aruba one of his annual destinations. Most of all, Marco loves his time in Rocky Point and always considers it HOME!

Mexico President Lopez Obrador Authorizes Completion of Rocky Point Home Port Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo announced that the president of Mexico has authorized continuation of construction on the Home Port project in Rocky Point. The Governor indicated that the amount of the investment has yet to be defined, but he commented that the project will move forward due to the positive impact that it will have on the region and the increase in tourism that will be achieved when it is completed. The project has been tied up in legal battles which has paralyzed the project for many years, however, the Governor reported that the parties involved in the lawsuits have agreed to withdraw their claims, with certain conditions. In his recent visit to Sonora, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador authorized the allocation

of the necessary resources for the completion of the works of the Home Port for cruise ships in Puerto Peñasco, a project that has been abandoned for more than six years, stated Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño. The Governor specified that the investment required to recover the unfinished terminal for several years will be updated so that it can be completed and allow cruise ships that sail through the Sea

of Cortez, with the home port in Puerto Peñasco. There is a legal process related to the Home Port which must be completed, he admitted, but those involved in that legal process have agreed to withdraw their claims under certain conditions. He explained that, as part of the support that the state will have this year from the federal government, more than one billion pesos will be allocated for the completion of

pending works such as the Home Port, rehabilitation of natural spaces, and infrastructure works in various municipalities. According to files of AHORA NOTICIAS, the Home Port of Puerto Peñasco was 55% complete in the construction of the protection breakwater and 2% complete in the construction of the pier, with an investment applied of 491 million pesos, out of a total of 680 million that were initially budgeted. The work, which began in December 2013 in the Sandy Beach area, consists of a breakwater, a platform for buildings with a cruise ship dock, an access avenue, and a pedestrian boardwalk with a beach reclaimed from the sea. It was scheduled to be completed in mid-2015, but obviously, that did not happen.

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Rotary Club last Activities 16. Donated paint and supplies to Jaime Nuno/Hero de Nacozari elementary school (following extreme vandalism). By Dr. Sally Downey The Puerto Peñasco Rotary This is the time of the year that Rotary takes a moment to reflect on accomplishments and challenges that may or may not have occurred during the 2021-2022 service year. Here is a recap of what happened:

1. Organized the Alas de Amor dental clinic- serving 161 dentals seen for cleanings, fillings and extractions. 2. Received an equipment donation for the fire department from Mesa, AZ.

3. Supported and donated to the school supply drive of Palabras de Esperanza to complete 115 school packages. 4. Participated in International Beach Clean-up Day. 5. Served the Polio plus meal (fundraiser). 6. Assisted CEDO and Ecology Office with clean up site at Mi Playa.

the sale of a car donated by Courtesy Chevrolet/Phoenix. 11. Participated in a Friendship Exchange/Utah District 5420. Together the two clubs painted and cleaned the Dialysis Center and water plant as well as walked neighborhoods to administer polio vaccines. 7. Volunteered once, and sometimes twice a month, to assist with vaccinations at the border.

8. Received the 2nd delivery of containers full of medical equipment and supplies that was part of a Global Grant Project bringing over $700,000 to our community. 9. Purchased Christmas gifts and provided lunch for the residents of Casa Hogar, the home for the elderly. 10. Organized the Fish Bowl along with Super Square Sales and

12. Donated trees to Nueva Creacion Elementary School. 13. Through a district grant we delivered a repeater radio to the Red Cross to improve essential communication. 14. Worked with youth from Heber Valley, UT (during Spring Break) to paint, clean up, and repair facilities at a city community center. 15. Donated a rescue sled to Tourism Auxiliary Unit to assist with aquatic rescues/ prevent drownings.

17. Coordinated donations of school desks and computers to No. 21 Jr. High. 18. Provided rooms, meals and support for families taking children to Tecate for cleft palette surgeries. 19. Working with the City and Health Department to provide medicated baths and anti-tick medicine to eradicate rickettsia. 20. Coordinated a vision clinic for Elementary school kids, tested eyes and provided 150 pairs of glasses.

Wow- What a year!!! If any of these items sparks an interest, come join us!! There is no better feeling in the world than putting “Service Above Self ” a great way to live!! To learn more about Rotary You can visit our website at clubrotariopuertopenasco.org or call me Dr. Sally E. Downey at (480) 612-5783 or attend a meeting every Wednesday morning at 9am at the Friendly Dolphin Restaurant.

A friendly reminder if you are interested in getting more involved in Rotary or visiting a meeting, we meet every Wednesday morning at The Friendly Dolphin Restaurant at 9am. You can also go to our website: clubrotariopuertopenasco.org or call me, Dr. Sally Downey at (480) 612-5783.

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52 ISAI’S STORY: from “WE BELIEVE WE CAN” to “WE KNOW WE CAN” in six years!

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Tia Katy’s Corner June 2022

I could not be prouder of this young man.

As many of you know, in 2016 I started a program called ‘Educarte’ to provide local youth with a path out of poverty through education. This program is rooted in my very strong belief that where a child starts in life should not determine where they finish and that the best tool, we can give a young person to change their outcome in life is access to quality educational opportunities. After many years vacationing in Rocky Point, I learned that a lack of resources was forcing many parents in this community to choose between meeting their children’s basic needs and sending them to school. Quite honestly, this discovery broke my heart and led me to this work.

Before starting this program, I spent more than three years immersing myself in the community, learning to speak the language, building strong relationships with local people, and learning about the many obstacles preventing kids from either accessing or succeeding in the local public school system. I then formed a local advisory group and, together, we decided that the key to the success of this program would be commitment and consistency. These young people would need us to commit to them and provide them with the consistent, ongoing

resources and support they would need to not only go to school but to thrive inside and outside the classroom—day after day, month after month, and year after year. Because we were focused on long-term, generational change, we knew results would not come quickly. However, our strong hope was that with consistency, commitment, and time, we could provide young people in this community with access to educational opportunities that would enable them to change their outcomes in life. Six years later, I could not be more thrilled to share the story of Isai. His journey has taken us from believing we could help young people break the cycle of poverty they come from to knowing that we can. Isai’s Story:

In the summer of 2016 Isai was a dedicated student who had just finished his second year of high school. Unfortunately, his single mother was not earning enough to pay for him to continue his studies that fall. Isai entered our new Educarte program and we committed to helping him finish high school. When we learned that Isai dreamed of going onto

college and pursuing a career as a Civil Engineer, we told him that if he would fully commit to this goal, we would commit to helping him reach it. Not only did Isai graduate from high school but last month I had the tremendous privilege of attending his college graduation celebration. Not only did Isai get his degree in Civil Engineering but he already has a job offer from a regional construction firm upon graduation. Six years ago, when I met this family, his mother cried when telling me how badly she wanted her son to be able to graduate from high school and go on to college so that he could have hope for a better life. Last month at his graduation celebration she and I cried together as we watched him achieve his, and his family’s, dream. As I drove away from his graduation celebration it occurred to me that this young man had just shown us that we no longer have to believe that we can help young people change their outcome in life--we now know that we can! You can make a donation to help us provide local youth with a path out of poverty through education at www.Esperanca.org/mexico GRACIAS!

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June is Fly Fishing Season By Vince Deadmond Puerto Peñasco is a wonderful vacation spot, and the fly fishing is excellent in the early summer and late fall. Temperatures are manageable especially if you are playing in the water. The fly fishing can be fast and furious with many hungry fish to cast your fly toward. You can cast from shore, but it helps to have a pontoon boat, or a kayak, you will have access to more fishable water. Accommodations are numerous and in all price ranges depending on how much luxury you require. I camp at the Playa de Oro RV Park on Mirador Beach. It’s easy to launch my kayak from there and the fishing is good. If you are not set up for camping there are many hotels, condos, and even homes for rent. The Mayan is on La Piñata, The Second Estuary and one of my favorite places to fish. Many condo towers are on Sandy Beach and that would be easy access to the Jetty another quality structure that holds fish. Places to eat are plentiful and again many choices are available from fish, taco, and hot dog carts to chicken shacks all the way to fine dining establishments like MOO Steakhouse & Grille, Chef Mickey’s, and Mare Blu. Recently I kept nine Orange Mouth Corvina, after cleaning my fish I made arrangements for La Curva to

prepare our dinner using our fish. Their presentation and preparation of our fish was a hit with my group of six people. They prepared fried, grilled, and Veracruz (red sauce) fish with steamed veggies, rice, beans, and tortillas. Those fish were swimming in the morning and dinner that evening. When I plan my fishing trips, I always select the neap tides (smaller tides). In June Friday 3 through Friday 10 would be good fishing days. Then Sunday 19 through Saturday 25 look like good fishing days. I realize not everyone is into fishing like I am, but other events like live music are happening all over town. Some of my favorites, Jillz Joint, The Pit, and Manny’s Beach Club all feature live music. I suggest going down with a group that fishes if you are looking to fish. There is no one in Peñasco that offers guide service for fly fishing. You can find panga captains that will take you Trigger fishing with bait, but you need to be a bit stubborn if you intend to fly fish. Most of the fly fishers that I meet are willing to share information, fishing reports, and even places to fish.

For more fly-fishing information contact Vince Deadmond at vincehasgonefishing@outlook.com or (480) 818-1796.

Mission Accomplished! Sexton Bob Keller checks the kitchen after installation of the appliances by Muebles Coloniales and the granite by Artesanos Mexicanos on Benito Juarez.

By Cholla Charli

Padre Marco Lopez has a place to lay his head. The nearly yearlong project of building a residence for the new pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, was complete enough last month, to allow him to move in. Small “punch list” items will still need to be taken care of, but he comfortably relocated, along with his dog Sisi and his cat Athanasius. A small fenced area will be added at the front of the residence, blinds will be installed and some household items are still needed; but the house is essentially complete. “We are eternally grateful to the many generous donors who contributed thousands of dollars over the last year to make this addition possible,” said Bob Keller, sexton for St. Joseph’s. “The donations kept pace with the construction, so we never needed to halt or to borrow, and that is a great blessing. “Our contractor, Julio Valenzuela, gave us a generous ‘God Dis-

count,’ as did many local suppliers. Those discounts made it possible for us to upgrade to more durable materials,” Keller added. Padre Marco and his pets moved out of the apartment he was renting and now have a quiet, comfortable home. The money that was budgeted for his rent can now be used to help those in need, particularly at the migrant shelter which Marco oversees at the request of the Bishop. “With the residence all but complete, we can now turn our efforts to helping Padre provide the food, clothing and shelter for the men women and children who found their way here while seeking a better life,” Keller said. St. Joseph’s offers the only bilingual Mass in Puerto Peñasco, every Sunday morning at 8:30. To reach the church, take the paved road past the Sandy Beach resorts and the dirt road past Wrecked at the Reef. As you wind toward Cholla Bay, the church is on the right and clearly marked. For information about services, contact Bob Keller by e-mail at bob@keller.net or by phone or text at 928-706-6928.

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A Tale of Tides

By Kim Hockley Laguna Shores Resort Real Estate Rep. Your eagerly anticipated arrival to Rocky Point finds you with your feet in the sand, the sun on your face, poised, ready to take that inaugural first dip into the ocean….but wait…..what? Why is the water way out there? Don’t be alarmed. Here is the skinny on nature’s intricate and magnificent plans. During the next 24 hours you are about to experience the predictable, the reliable, the phenomenon of oceanic tides. For the visitors to Sandy Beach, you will notice a moderate rise and fall of the tide, but for those of you on the North side of Black Mountain at Laguna Shores Resort, in Cholla Bay, or Islas del Mar, you will see a most extreme fluctuation of the tide. At first you may find this disconcerting but read on to uncover and soak up the science behind the daily tides. The technical data is kinda fun and most interesting. A basic understanding and overview of tides will go a long way in helping you plan ahead for your beach days at Rocky Point. Ready?...... What exactly is a tide? Simply explained, a tide is the rise and retreat of seawater along a coastline. When the water advances to its furthest extent onto the shoreline this is called High Tide. When the seawater recedes to its furthest extent, this is called Low Tide. What causes a tide? Gravity the Moon - the Sun. The Earth’s rotational force and the Moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth are the 2 main factors responsible for high and low tides. Although the Sun’s gravitational pull on the Earth is 178 times stronger than the Moon’s, the gravitational pull is weaker due to the distance of the

Sun from the Earth. In turn the gravitational pull of the Moon is much stronger because it is closer the Earth - this pull is known as a tidal force. Wait…..it gets even cooler! A day on Earth (as we know it) is the time it takes our planet to spin once on its axis with respect to the Sun - 24 hours, also known as a Solar day. However, the time it takes our planet to reach the same position in relation to the Moon, is on average, 24 hours 50 minutes - this is what is called the Lunar day. Pulling rank, the Moon’s gravitational force on Earth is much stronger than the Sun’s so our tides follow the Lunar day, not the Solar. From one high tide to the next it takes on average 12 hours-25 minutes or half of a lunar day - which is why we have high and low tides twice per day. Let’s talk types of tides… Spring Tides. When the Earth, Moon and Sun align (this happens at the time of a full or new Moon) the lunar and solar tides reinforce one another resulting in more extreme tides. Scientifically speaking Spring Tides are also known as Perigean Spring Tides. Perigean means the Moon is closest to Earth and its gravitational pull is the strongest or at its perigee typically a 29.5 day cycle. FYI… the term “spring” does not refer to the season but rather the motion. Neap Tides. Opposite of a spring tide, neap tides occur when the tidal forces work against each other causing smaller tides. King Tide. A King Tide is another term for a Perigean Spring Tide, although it is often referred to as the highest tide of the year. Factors that influence a king tide can include location, tidal range and local weather conditions

- typically a king tide will be experienced once or twice per year. A little mention about “Rip Currents?” ........ A rip current often (misleadingly) referred to as a “Rip Tide” - this occurs near beaches when breaking waves - a localized, narrow current of water which moves directly away from the shore, it cuts through the lines of breaking waves (much like a river running out to sea) ....No worries…. Rip currents seldom, if ever present themselves at Rocky Point. Tide Varieties: There are 3 varieties of tides Semi-Diurnal Tides are the most common type - they consist of 2 high tides and 2 low tides in each lunar day. Diurnal cycle is when there is only 1 high tide and 1 low tide in a lunar day (commonly found on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico). Mixed Tides occur when there are 2 high tides and 2 low tides in a lunar day. Now that you thoroughly appreciate the “ins and outs” of tides let’s put that knowledge to use. May I introduce you to your new best friend …THE TIDE TABLE … This handy tool will arm you with all the information you need to plan any beach going venture, today, tomorrow, 30 days from now. The Tide Table outlines the dates, times and tidal changes that will occur on any given day follow our live tide report on our website www.lagunashoresresort. com or The Rocky Point Times has the monthly Tide Chart in every publication. The Tide Charts are full of useful information, so much more in depth than the daily weather report. You will discover moon phases, sun rise and set, wind conditions, and most importantly the tide times and measurements. A key factor in reading a tide table is understanding the chart datum - the figure that tidal heights are measured against. Basically, the chart datum is the average of high and low tides and will indicate the depth of the water at any given time.

Looking at the table for Tuesday, June 14, 2022, you can see that our first high tide will occur at 1:12am MST with a water measurement of 4.28m then it moves to low tide at 7:24am with a water measurement of -1.26m - back to high tide at 2:04pm with 5.30m and 2nd low tide at 8:16pm with -0.37m Did you notice that on June 14 there is a new moon? You recall what this means for our tide? Yep - we will see a “spring tide” - high high tides and low low tides. Therefore, if you are wanting to plan your day at the beach - noon would be a great time to layer on the sunscreen, pack up the cooler and beach towels - head to the beach and soak up the joy of high tide. Some of you may be feeling slightly jaded, possibly inconvenienced by this unexpected interruption of your perfect beach day but, with your newfound knowledge of the tides and the support of the tide table you are now prepared to plan your days well in advance. Your valuable vacation time does not have to be at the mercy of the tide, there are so many things to do during low tide, take a walk on the ocean floor, dig for clams, search for treasures left behind by the last high tide (please leave any sea creatures in their habitat). Have some lunch at our Laguna Shores poolside restaurant, take a bike ride around the resort, play some tennis or team up for a friendly game of beach volleyball, book a massage in our spa. You could head into town and check out all the amazing activities available - jet skiing, fly high in the sky on an ultra-light, banana boat rides, fishing charters, sunset cruises, the pirate ship excursion, take a boat trip to bird island and watch all the sea lions, rent an ATV or RZR, walk the Malecon. The list is endless. If you need any help or guidance with your adventures, please see our activity staff at Laguna Shores, they are more than happy to help you find the perfect fun filled experience. Kick back, relax. Let Mother Nature do her part and fear not, the tide shall return.

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TRAVELINFORMATION TRAVEL INFORMATION NEW COVID-19 PROTOCOLS BRODER CROSSING HOURS 6AM-8PM SONOYTA & LUKEVILLE DO NOT STOP IN SONOYTA, DRIVE STRAIGHT THRU TO ROCKY POINT DO NOT SPEED IN SONOYTA - 40 KMH & WEAR YOUR MASK

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...911 or 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 388-0423

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will

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

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

COVID CROSSING HOURS 6AM to 8PM Mexico & the U.S. Sonoyta/Lukeville

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

ACCIDENTS CON’T

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

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $300 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 1 carton of cigarrettes. • 3 liters of alcohol & beer, 6 liters of wine. You may import more by paying the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.

If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items: • • • • • • • • •

Binoculars Camping equipment Portable television, radio and 20 cds Laptop computer 5 used toys if the passenger is a child Fishing tackle Pair of skis 2 tennis rackets A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail

If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • • • • •

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

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

IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $300 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $300 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $3,000 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. 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 COVID-19 HOURS 6AM-8PM CLOSED 8PM to 6AM 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 in-between. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point Phone (602) 971-0166 www.headouttorockypoint.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-4559522

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

TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $558 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. $59.16 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. from $200 USD. to $400 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.

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these reputable companies in this issue. You can also go snorkeling, jet-skiing, paddleboarding, take an excursion out to Bird Island or even learn how to scuba dive – all right here in Rocky Point. This place is awesome! Oh, and fishing too! Take advantage of our beautiful ocean and awesome weather – time out on the water would make a great Father’s Day present as well! Circus Mexicus is from June 9th through the 12th and a ton of people come down to see Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers as well as a lot of other musicians that perform around town. If you didn’t plan ahead, you can head over to Bandito’s on Sandy Beach for last minute tickets. We’d like to give a big congratulations to Cruz Roja’s (Red Cross) new President Ing. Miguel Guevara Askar. You may recognize his name as he has been helping to shape Peñasco’s skyline since the Marina Pinacate Condos and is currently the developer of Encantame Towers and their new project Soleil. We look forward to lots of good things to come. On a final note, I’d like to thank Alonso Dominguez, the Administrator of our international airport Aeropuerto Internacional Mar de Cortes – for making sure that the Rocky Point Times Newspaper is available for everyone at the airport. Thank you, Alonso, as we know all passengers will love having the latest information on Rocky Point during their stay. Photos for both of these tidbits can be found on our Social Media Page in this edition. I’m adding a “mini-Eats” to the Editorial this month as I want to tell you about one of my favorite new restaurants in town…well, a little outside of town and it has been around for a minute. I’ve actually been there a few times and the food has been excellent, the service top-notch and the view are outstanding – not to mention they have good wine, which always makes me happy. I even started sipping tequila…what!? If you knew my Mom, Sandy – that was her “thing” and I kinda get it now. Santo Coyote Ocean Cantina is located at Encantame Towers at Playa Encanto and yes, it is open to the public – if you read this paper,

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you’ll already know that since our awesome contributing writers keep you up to date on the latest and greatest. I’ve eaten their numerous times, a few of them being with a bunch of friends where we all ordered something different and passed plates around, so I’m pretty sure I’ve sampled the entire menu. I will say right off the bat that my two favorites are the Caesar Salad and the Lomo with the warm strawberry and goat cheese side… OMG! (It’s a secret that Manuel turned me onto…and is out of this world…and not on the menu… trust me!)

Dinner with friends at Santo Coyote

At Santo Coyote (the first of its namesake being in Guadalajara and wildly popular I might add) you can dine inside or out and no matter where you choose you are treated to their version of “free chips and salsa” which is prepared tableside with fresh ingredients. Mild, spicy or super spicy you are asked…they are very conscientious about not burning your taste buds, which I very much appreciate… and you can watch the types of peppers going into your salsa, so you have the chance to say WHOA! Manuel, my favorite waiter always asks…are you sure? As he throws in another serrano. The ingredients are turned into yummy magic right before your eyes. I like to order the Guacamole Tentempié, which is also prepared tableside because Manuel is a fantastic waiter and a lot of fun. I usually add on wine and the Maestro Dobel Diamante flight and off I go for a night of culinary bliss…or just bliss…sometimes it’s a crapshoot :) A diversion…I know it’s summer now, but some outside diners do get cold when the sun goes down or inside diners with the air conditioning on (ahem, Mary) so they offer blankies. How cool is that? The first time I ever had one offered to me was at a super cold, but very delicious steakhouse in a vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina

and I loved the idea…it’s the little things!

The Awesome Caesar Salad

Back to the menu…after Manuel is finished with the salsa and guac, I then order the Caesar Salad, which is also prepared tableside – from scratch – the traditional way with anchovies. (I’m definitely not an anchovy fan so the dressing is just perfect the I imagine they will add more if you like it really strong.) The Caesar was like nothing I’ve seen before so don’t expect your typical Caesar Salad. Once the dressing has been prepared it is then layered over crispy romaine leaves and then topped with josper grilled vegetables. Their menu description is very underwhelming because the dish IS super unique and absolutely delish…and big! Oh, and you can add josper grilled chicken or josper grilled shrimp – or probably both if you want. The Arantxa Salad (baby spinach, cranberries, nut praline, goat cheese and honey mustard dressing) is excellent as well but have a friend order that so you get the majority of the Caesar – themz the rules! The Shrimp and Bean Tacos are also a big hit, but I let Mary order those :).

The Lomo and Catch of the Day

I’m going to whiz by the other menu items like the catch of the day, tacos, salmon (which everyone raves about), tuna, rib-rye, octopus, shrimp, chicken, various molcajete’s, chamorro, arrachera and some others because I am

running out of space, and I want to get to an item that is the best… the Lomo (tenderloin). OMG! It reminded me of being back in Argentina…SOOO delicious! Especially with a good wine...just sayin’. The first time we ordered the big one which I think was between 700-800 grams – it was huge. (The menu says a different gram weight so be sure to ask what they have that night.) The next few times I didn’t want to share so I opted for the smaller one which was around 300 grams…no, of course I didn’t take notes. The Lomo is prepared to your liking and is started in the kitchen and finished…you guessed it…tableside. The bring it out on a sizzling lava stone where they cut it to make sure it’s cooked to your liking and then you get the choice if you want to set it on fire with Bacanora…proper people call it flambeed…this cooks it a little more. I always opt in because I think it adds a little flavor and Manuel gives an excellent presentation. As it sits on the lava stone it continues to cook a little while you’re eating it - pure magic. Coarse chunks of salt are also on the stone and really enhance the meat…as does the wine… just sayin’ :) Grilled vegetables are served on the side. and you can plate it yourself or have them plate it. Now, the strawberry and goat cheese sauce. Don’t get it on top – get it on the side. You have to ask for it as it’s usually not offered (I love secret menus). A little skosh of the warm strawberries and cold goat cheese with a chunk of the Lomo… pure heaven! Your belly will thank me. (They also have a portobello topping/side you can ask for, but you’ll want the strawberry side.) If you haven’t been to Santo Coyote and want a fabulous dining experience, make your reservation. They are open every day except Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and you can make reservations by calling locally at (638) 3883502, from the U.S. (480) 542-5942 or WhatsApp at (+52) 331-9744902. If you don’t have WhatsApp and visit Rocky Point a lot, I suggest you download it as we all use it personally and a lot of the restaurants will take orders and reservations from the app. Very handy! Happy Father’s Day and have a super June!

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