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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P.

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By SandyO Every year I look forward to the month of May, not only because it’s my birthday month, and I get two Mother’s Day Celebrations; The USA celebrates always on a Sunday, this year being May 8, and Mexico Mother’s Day is always on May 10th no matter on which day of the week it falls. This year, several restaurants are offering Mother Day Specials; Mariachis & Tequila, Pane e Vino, Fish, Sky Bar, Sushi Sun and Candy Cake are some that we know of.

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So, besides that, there’s the perfect weather, the sea is warming up, temps in the 80’s with blue skies and slight breeze with perfect sunsets. Sign up for a cruise and get out there on the water. The first day of May is Mexico Labor Day, which is a national holiday. This year May 1st falls on a Sunday so no banks or official offices will be involved. May 1st is also the final day to see the sky divers at the beach, and the Hobie Cat Piñata Regatta in front of Playa Bonita. Check out our events page for all the happenings this month, including JJ’S Cantina Chili Cook-off and Garage Sale on Saturday the 7th. Thursday, May 12, kicks off the CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby, with the awards and Fish Fry on Sunday 29th. If you are not a subscriber you can read our paper online at www.rptimes. com and click on the orange Issuu logo. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so from our website. Click on subscription and print out the form to mail in with

In April we made another trek to Hermosillo for “research” purposes. (and a huge aged prime steak at Sonora Steak House). We timed both the highway route and the Coastal Highway route (which ends at Bahia de Kino). On the way south we headed out from Puerto Peñasco at 9am on the Coastal Hwy 37 (#3) which was in worse shape than our last trip with numerous pot-holes. We turned toward and went thru Caborca, then south. Noon we were in Santa Ana having tacos at El Cuñado and by 2:20 (5 hours from start) we were in Hermosillo, checking into our hotel, Hotel Bugambilia, in the Hotel Zone, a little Costco fix and off to dinner at Sonora Steak House, which was also in the Hotel Zone.

After some Walmart therapy the next day, we headed home to Puerto Peñasco on the Coastal Highway at 11:20am. One hour later we were almost to Kino Bay and turning North on Calle 36. Lots of pot holes. At 1pm we were at the dual bridges

just recently rebuilt from a bad storm a couple years ago. We then had good road with just a few potholes. We pulled in to Puerto Libertad at 2:05pm for gas. On the road again 15 minutes later, 30 minutes to the Puerto Lobos turn-off, 20 minutes to the Desemboque turn-off. Santo Tomas was 25 minutes north and on towards Rocky Point. About 15 minutes later we were at the entrance to “Fresnillo” or “La Herradura” which is the largest gold mine in all of Mexico. You can see the mine off to your right in the mountains. Ten minutes farther at 3:50 pm we were at La Cinita Restaurant where, on a prior “trek” we had fresh oysters and shrimp ceviche. You will see the aduana check point up ahead, where you will slow down to drive through then comes a terrible section of potholes. Mayan Palace resort is off to your left (airport to the right) and the road is decent.

After Mayan is Playa Miramar then the road splits, left to downtown Peñasco and right to North Peñasco and Hwy 8 to the USA. The Coastal Hwy back from Hermosillo took us about 5 hours. So one way or the other, figure 5 hours. When the Coastal Hwy is completed, it will save time, but until then it’s about the same. Our 40th Bi-Annual El Golfo 4X4 Run will be in June this year, not in May. My available time and the tides do not mesh until June 3, 4, 5, with our Survivor’s dinner on Sunday, 5pm at South Side Jillz. The other change this year is, after you call or email me at the RPTimes, you will have to make your reservation at Hotel Mar de Cortez by calling them and paying for the first night with your credit card (from USA dial 011-52-653-515-7432 or from Mexico dial 01-653-515-7432). Click LIKE on our Facebook page (Rocky Point Times Newspaper) to get all our posts and updates about what’s happening in Rocky Point. Enjoy your perfect May weather and hopefully Lannette will be back from her and Wayne’s Argentina Honeymoon and she will be ready to write the June editorial.

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

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

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

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

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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INDEX A

A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Attorney At Law Maria Luisa Ortiz Hinojoza....388-0606

B Bacanora Grill........................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices...................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.......................383-8500 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919

Latitude 31...............................................383-4311

Rocky Point Home Builders................(638) 383-6524

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993

Little Italy Pizza..................................(928) 683-2221

or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683

Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802

Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452

Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134

Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434

Lourdes Rivera..........................044-638-380-3366

Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325

Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056

Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours......(623) 551-1616

or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax...........................................................383-5193

Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

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

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

G Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970

M Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233

Manny’s Beach Club......................383-3605/383-3215

Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145

Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747

or.......................................................520-777-0018

Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605

Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158

Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O

Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858

Nails Center................................................388-0434

Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577

Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW

Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181

....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869)

Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075

Optica Turati................................................383-4645

Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881

or................................................044-638-384-0458

Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687

Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445

Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455

or.........................................................623-910-2930

Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166

H Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free.............866-443-2368/602-971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

I-J-K Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................877-679-7900 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512

Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199

Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Sky Bar.......................................044-638-110-7137 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772

T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134

Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596

Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149

U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142

Turati Optical..............................................383-4645

Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482

Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919

Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301

or........................................................602-324-7241

Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625

T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777

U-V

................................................(520) 505-7777

U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365

Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446

or.............................................480-232-3518

Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768

Q&R

Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365

Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065

Ramon’s Old Port......................................383-7475

Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962

or....................................................638-105-1732

Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

Reincom..........................................638-102-0065

Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673

Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948

Rey del Mar................................................383-5490

X-Y-Z

Canvas................................................638-383-1161

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

Richard Savino................................638-380-4272

Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283

Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338

La Fondita...............................................383-8384

or..................................................(480) 707-3822

Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280

C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689

La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569

Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas

ZaGas.......................................................383-8100

Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133

Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670

Rocky Point Chiropractic....................(638) 386-1306

Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020

U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426

or.............................................U.S. Cell (480) 263-3242

Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250 Zuq Deli & Salads.........................................388-5050

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 ELECTRIC

Emergency dial...071

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

Emergency dial...068

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

Emergency dial...066

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

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

Figaros Pizza 383-8181 La Fondita 383-8384 9am-9pm Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

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

VETERINARY CARE

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

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

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EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 2016 EVERYDAY Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com. American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Monday. 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 7-8PM Salsa Lessons! At South Side Jillz. Come and learn how to dance like a pro! THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 42). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 3820113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At noon every Sunday. All our welcome.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Sunday 1st • Mexican Labor Day (National Holiday) • Fleet 66 Cinco de Mayo Regatta at Playa Bonita on Sandy Beach • Sky Dive Arizona go to www. skydiveaz.com for more info. Thursday 5th • Cinco de Mayo Saturday 7th • Agave Fest Tequila, Bacanora, Mezcal & Sotol. For more info like our Facebook Page. • JJ’s Chili Cook-off & Garage Sale Sunday 8th • Happy Mother’s Day! (U.S.) • 8AM - 1st 28K Mountain Bike Race at Laguna del Mar. For more info call (638) 105-0137. Tuesday 10th • Happy Mother’s Day! (Mexico) Thursday 12th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby Friday 13th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby • Las Palomas 10th Anniversary Tournament. For more info call 1-866286-5053. • SADR - SandStorm 300. For more info visit racesadr.com • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004. Saturday 14th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby • Las Palomas 10th Anniversary Tournament. For more info call 1-866286-5053. • SADR - SandStorm 300. For more info visit racesadr.com Sunday 15th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby • Las Palomas 10th Anniversary Tournament. For more info call 1-866286-5053. • Teacher’s Day (Mexico) Saturday 21st • OBSC - 5th Off-Road Poker Run Monday 23rd • Student’s Day (Mexico) Thursday 26th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby Friday 27th • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby Saturday 28th • 5PM Mark Mulligan in Concert at the Caribbean Parrot (on Sinaloa) • CBSC 61st Annual Fishing Derby

Sunday 29th • Happy Birthday Sandy!! • CBSC Fish Fry & Awards Sunday 30th • Memorial Day • 8am-11am Pancake Breakfast / Silent Auction at Latitude 31 Restaurant. JUNE 2016 Friday 3rd • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004. Thursday 9th • Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at JJ’s Cantina Saturday 11th • O.T.L. Over-The-Line Softball sponsored by the Baja Cantina Hotel Sunday 12th • Mañanathon at JJ’s Cantina Friday 17th • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004. Sunday 19th • Happy Father’s Day! Friday 24th • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004. Friday 24th • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004. JULY 2016 Friday 1st • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004. Saturday 2nd • CEDO Wet Feet Ocean Camp (Ages 10-14) For more info call (520) 320-5473. Sunday 3rd • CEDO Wet Feet Ocean Camp (Ages 10-14) For more info call (520) 320-5473. Monday 4th • CEDO Wet Feet Ocean Camp (Ages 10-14) For more info call (520) 320-5473. Tuesday 5th • CEDO Wet Feet Ocean Camp (Ages 10-14) For more info call (520) 320-5473. Wednesday 6th • CEDO Wet Feet Ocean Camp (Ages 10-14) For more info call (520) 320-5473. Friday 8th • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004. Friday 15th • 12PM-5PM Craft Classes & Art Shell Workshop. Contact Naomi Black at 388-5004.

I’m pretty sure if you looked back at their high school class yearbooks, all of the current U.S. presidential candidate wannabes would have been voted Most Unlikely To Succeed. Either that, or Smallest Brain, Biggest Ego. But enough talk about the insane process to elect the leader of the Free World. There is something happening right now in Rocky Point that’s much more important: dry summer in the Sonoran Desert. Are you aware there are five seasons in this diverse desert ecosystem that stretches from the Baja Peninsula and upper Sea of Cortez in Mexico, to central and southwest Arizona, north to Lake Havasu and west to Palm Springs? The Sonoran Desert seasons are spring, dry summer, monsoon summer, autumn and winter. Dry summer is just what it says. Hardly any rain, mild evenings and warm days. It’s my favorite time of year, just before the summer monsoons bring rain, bugs, miserable humidity and the 2016 political conventions which will be

like coming upon a really bad car wreck and you don’t want to look, but you can’t help yourself. I recently had an insightful conversation with Sue McCaffrey of Phoenix. CAP’N GREG: Have you made up your mind who you’ll vote for? SUE: Bite me. So here we are in the spectacular dry summer season in the Sonoran Desert. Come on down and enjoy the warm ocean, the cool breezes, the exceptional food and hospitality. If only for a long weekend, you’ll escape the incessant robocalls, TV talking heads arguing over who won the debates, name calling, mudslinging and the flipflopping, sleaze ball antics of a bunch of folks who really, really want to go to work for you because they have never had an actual job in their entire lives. And speaking of dry, all this political talk is making me thirsty. I’m heading to Playa Bonita for a sunset margarita. See you there.

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Honey! Look there’s a Crane! By Steve Franklin

Not so Fast. The tall lanky birds around the Rocky Point shorelines are either Herons or Egrets, but are frequently confused with Cranes. There are only two types of Cranes in North America. The Sand Hill Crane and the Whooping Crane and neither live around here. The main difference between the Herons and Cranes besides their colors is their neck. Cranes have long straight necks and Herons have “S” curved necks. Herons fly with their necks retracted while Cranes fly with an extended neck. In this months article we will talk about the three different Herons that live around Rocky Point and save an article for the Great White and Snowy Egrets for a later date. The Sea of Cortez shorelines has the Great Blue Heron, the Night Heron and the Green Heron. Their similarities are: They have the same diet; small to medium fish, insects, small rodents, crustaceans and reptiles. They are patient wading & (waiting) birds. They will sit quiet and very still and pick off their prey as it naturally wanders by. The Blue Heron can wade in the water with its long legs, but because of the deeper depth of some of our shorelines the Night and Green Herons must stand on the shore or the rocks to dagger their prey. When they become alarmed they will flush their neck and head feathers outwards. The Blue’s neck feathers are long and elegant when extended, a sight to behold. Their vocal sound is a harsh croak i.e. quok or woc, and will usually be heard when they are disturbed. All three nest in nests that are above the ground. They live here all year around as opposed to most of the water fowl that leave us each summer and return in the winter. Their nests are called Rookery’s and they prefer to breed near the three golf courses primarily around the lake systems. All three are abundant throughout the United States and Mexico.

Their differences: All three are different sizes, the Blue is the largest standing up to four and a half feet tall, the Night is a stocky medium build up to two feet tall and the Green is the smallest at 18 inches in height and has a thin build.

Blue Heron flys over Pelican Point

chestnut colored neck and chest. Their eyes are yellow which match their legs. They have a thick black bill. The Blue and the Night Heron lay light blue eggs. The Green Heron lays, what else, green eggs.

Black Capped Night Heron eyes of red

The Blue’s color is a grayish dusty-blue with a yellow bill and eyes. They have a white chest with long black legs. There is a spot of rusty red color on their wing joints that can be seen easier when they are in flight.

Blue Heron parent feeds her chicks

Black Capped Night Heron awaits a meal

The Night Heron has a dark black cap and back with a white under coat, a black bill and yellow legs and two or three long white plume feathers that extend down from their head. The plume feathers are beautiful when they raise them up while courting or when they become alarmed. They have piercing red eyes.

Cool Facts: The Blue Heron weighs only 5 to 6 pounds despite its large size due to hollow bones throughout its body. The Adult Night Heron do not distinguish between their own young and those from other nests, and will brood chicks that are not their own. The Green Heron is one of the few tool-using birds in the world. It commonly drops bait onto the surface of the water and grabs the small fish that are attracted to the lure. It uses a variety of baits and lures, including crusts of bread, insects, earthworms, twigs, or feathers.

Green Heron seaside perch

The Green Heron has a dark green cap and a green back. They have a pretty

Green Heron diving for fish

Flights to Rocky Point set to begin June 26th

By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

Flights by Mexico’s regional airline TAR will begin arriving in Puerto Peñasco June 26th. Flights will originate in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Rocky Point has seen a steady growth in the number of national tourists in recent years, with Chihuahua showing particularly strong numbers. Puerto Peñasco officials are also in talks with Volaris Airlines to establish regular commercial flights to the city. Volaris currently flies from Tijuana to Hermosillo, Mexico. Rocky Point is right in the middle, and would become a stop on that route. The airline is in the process of expanding its destination cities in both Mexico and the U.S. As originally reported in an article by Peñasco Digital, a Tijuana to Peñasco route could take advantage of the new Cross Border Express facility which connects travelers accessing the Tijuana Airport (TIJ) from San Diego. Passengers park, print boarding passes, etc, on the U.S. side, before walking directly into the Tijuana airport. Rocky Point has seen a steady increase in the number of visitors from the West Coast. In recent years, construction of a coastal highway has reduced driving times for visitors from California, as well as Baja Mexico. Events like the Rocky Point Rally continue to create new fans for the city. Flights to Rocky Point have so far been an on-again, off-again thing. Currently, Peñasco’s Mar de Cortés International Airport (PPE) receives private, as well as charter flights via Westwind Air Service out of Phoenix. With this new route, Peñasco and Volaris hope to expand the number of vacationers that see Rocky Point as an easy to access destination, whether they are coming from California or Hermosillo.

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Ahhhh…The Refreshing Sounds of Hangin’ at Swim Poolside Lounge!!!

By Mark Paliscak

The Sandy Beach area of Rocky Point has long been known for its awesome restaurant and night life scene with places like Wrecked at the Reef, Banditos, Tiki Bar and El Tapeo Wine Bar. Now, we all can add another MUST STOP to our list…SWIM POOLSIDE LOUNGE located at the Bella Sirena Resort. SWIM Poolside Lounge (or just SWIM as the locals call it) opened recently to a full renovation and addition to the old swim up bar and dry land bar and restaurant area. Whether you are swimming in the pool or walking up to the bar and restaurant, you can equally enjoy the kick-back, elegantly casual newest addition to the Rocky Point FUN scene. And, if anyone knows anything about FUN in and around town, well I can raise my hand and say, I SURE DO, and SWIM is an awesome place to kick back on a lazy afternoon and hear some local, live music and enjoy the tasty food and marvy libations! Part of SWIM’s addition is an elevated stage that sits poolside with tiki torches burning beside it, showcased in some playfully swaying palm trees. The lounge seating consists of Sea of Cortez blue, overstuffed couches complete with fireplaces to add to the perfect ambience once our Mexican sun goes down. The blue glow that illuminates throughout SWIM at night, from the restaurant signs to the fireplaces to the lighting, add to the relaxed vibe you get immediately after entering SWIM. SWIM also has a huge state of the art television complete with sound system to catch the latest sports and games. I recently sat down with Scott Poturalski, one of the partners in SWIM Poolside Lounge for a chat… Marco: Please tell me about you and what brought you to Rocky Point? Scott: Our family first came to Peñasco back in 1972 and we fell in love with the beaches and the people immediately. Within a couple months of our first trip, my parents bought a beachfront lot at Playa Encanto

and we built a small home there. It became our favorite place for family and friends to gather with us and ‘decompress’ from all that comes with going to school and our various corporate careers North of the border. Many of our family members began pursuing real estate and other business ventures here in the late ‘90’s and my mother still lives here at Playa Encanto, where she is affectionately known by many as the ‘queen of the beach’ there.

Marco: That’s funny…I bet she is! Tell me about your experience in the restaurant/bar business? Scott: In the center of the Bella Sirena Resort along Sandy Beach there is a great little poolside bar and grill facility located along side our central pool that was originally opened and run by a restaurant operator out of Chicago. When that operator left, my wife Cathy and I picked up the facility because we saw it as such an important part of the experience in the Bella Sirena resort. Over a 4-year period, we think we built a great following of owners and friends that congregated there because of the friendly atmosphere, great food and ongoing entertainment. It was kind of the “Cheers Bar” and the energy center of the resort. Marco: Yes, I remember those days…I remember it to be an even stronger vibe than a Cheers Bar…it was where everyone on Sandy Beach met to greet, rekindle and plan their evenings and plans for the week! Best of all, it was all about new and old FRIENDSHIPS! Scott: (Nodding…) We got away from the business a few years ago in order to pursue some other ventures and my wife Cathy and I have now partnered with another group to ‘share the load’ in bringing an updated and exciting amenity to the development and Sandy Beach and Peñasco! Marco: What is the official name? Scott: SWIM Poolside Lounge – please follow us

on FaceBook at SWIM Poolside Lounge and Grill for updates on hours of operation, weekly specials, live music and events. Marco: What makes SWIM unique to the other restaurants and cantinas around town and on Sandy Beach? Scott: We are really lucky to start with being surrounded by a very ‘sexy’ setting that is complimented by the stunning pool and landscaping of the resort. We have added to that by recently completing a significant remodel that has produced what we like to think of as a classy, but still casual environment, with a little bit of ‘swanky’ to it. The new look includes a blend of an upscale beachside environment with industrial furniture applications, hardwood slatted pergolas, elevated dining deck, fire features, high-end TV’s, and a mix of lighting techniques that really gives the space a great feel. Along with our atmosphere, our focus is consistency with our service, value, quality and variety of items offered from our menu and our bar staff. Although we are just getting ‘out of the gates’, we are blessed with a team that is comprised of prior and new staff members that are committed to providing our patrons an experience that is second to none. From the very experienced mixology provided from Martin (our head bartender) to the food items designed and produced by our chef Toni (and his team), we expect to be a valuable amenity to Bella Sirena and the surrounding community. Marco: Soooo cool! You can surely tell you all did your homework in the planning of SWIM! Please tell us about your Chef (Toni) and what types of food he’s bringing to us? Scott: Our Chef Antonio (Toni) Acuna and his team of Selene and Banessa are a fantastic find for us. Toni graduated from the University of El Golfo de California and is originally from Mazatlan, where he worked at an organic farm-to-table restaurant. He has also worked in fine restaurants in Cabo San Lucas, and recently was the chef at Peñasco del Sol. Toni enjoys producing a wide variety of culinary delights and brings an inventive approach to his dishes, which includes a slant towards Asian-Fusion dishes. Acuna has loved being in a kitchen as long as he can remember, tracing his culinary beginnings to cooking at his grandmother’s side in her kitchen. As a grille that principally serves the Bella Sirena community, it is important that his team provide a solid set of basic food items on a consistent basis, but his talents will also allow him to offer unique and exceptional menu items. You’re in excellent hands with Chef Toni, who aims to “give people the best product I can, and that can’t happen without mixing a little love into everything that comes out of my kitchen.” Along with weekly specials on Friday and Saturday nights, patrons will also be able to choose from a mix of more unique poolside options. Although our official opening is April 16th, the ‘soft opening’ menu included items like Fish Sliders, a Grilled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce on a bed of fresh Jicama Slaw, Tuna Poke, and Shrimp Sautee with Quinoa. All, by the way…have received rave reviews! We hope to expand

the kitchen shortly and broaden the menu at the same time, so please check our FaceBook page for updates and new offerings. Marco: Toni is a great guy and comes out to smile and introduce himself to the patrons which helps to keep the vibe authentic and cool. I hear you are going to have live music? How often and when? Scott: Yes, we plan to provide the community and guests with tasteful and fun live music entertainment… mostly on weekends during the afternoon and early evening hours. We will keep our Facebook updated with scheduled events. We currently have an agreement with the band formally known as Agua de Coco to play their Latin and Jazz stylings poolside on a regular basis. We will also be bringing in other types of artists, to include acoustic players and hopefully, our very own and extremely talented Bella Sirena owners, Ashley Leroux and Patricio Sullivan also known locally as their band name, Pashley & Amigos. You may have already seen them around town at other venues. They really know how to put on a great show! Marco: I sure have, and Pashley & Amigos really know how to whoop it up for a full on good time! When does Happy Hour occur? Scott: Although we are still ‘tuning’ our Happy Hour (so look for updates), we currently offer happy hour daily from 2-4, with $2 Cervezas and $3 Well Drinks, along with $1 off all other cocktails. Marco: What are the hours and days of the business? Scott: We are open 6-days a week (closed on Wednesdays), with the pool bar ready to serve at 11am and the kitchen at 11:30. Our typical close time for the kitchen is 9PM and the bar usually stays flowing until 10 or 10:30pm on weekends. Marco: What is your favorite thing about being an owner of a local biz here in Peñasco such as SWIM? Scott: The entire team appreciates being able to be surrounded by owners, guests and outside visitors that are in a great mood because they are typically on vacation and we get to help enhance their experience through fantastic food, drinks, service and attitude! We also really enjoy being able to involve and work with our family members including our lovely daughters, Megan and Erin and other close ‘family like’ friends on a daily basis. It is truly a blessing for us! Marco: That’s just way awesome. Gracias mi hermano and I wish you all the success in the world! I look forward to seeing you all down at SWIM Poolside Lounge for a spectacular afternoon and evening of FUN!!! Until next month, always remember what a super cool young man recently shared with me…“I’m different. I love fully. I laugh fully. I embrace life to the fullest and I love those around me and it’s in my nature to make everyone feel extra special. It’s who I am. When they are at their best it makes me the best. Build others up and watch them shine. It’s the best of all!” So, I challenge each of us this month to live up to his advice… Be the BEST you can be and give it your HEART and the FUN will follow!!! Adios Amigos...GOD BLESS!

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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM Clinic a Huge Success The local veterinarians have created a group of local veterinarians in Puerto Peñasco to conduct free spay/neuter clinics for the animals. The group “Collage of Veterinarians in Puerto Peñasco” conducted their first clinic in March of 2016. It went well and was very successful. Most of the local Veterinarians participated. Paws up to them for their service. Hopefully they will be performing additional clinics. Their plan at this time is to perform at least one a month. Our goal is to help the Mexican people to conduct clinics and help the animals of Peñasco. We do appreciate when Americans volunteer to help the locals but the clinics should be put on by the Mexicans. There is no need for American groups to come to Peñasco when they block the Mexicans from participating in the clinics. The American group that has been coming here have been paid tens of thousands of dollars to conduct clinics here in the city. Yes they do some good of course but the money is not coming into Peñasco and the Mexican Vets are being treated very poorly. The Mexican Veterinarians have been trained now for many years and do a great job at the clinics. Since the Mexican Veterinarians are doing this for free, I shared $500 among the Vets working the clinic. I did approach the American who is paying the American group tens of thousands of dollars to come here and he refused to help the Mexicans. A big thank you to Candice Garvey of Privada who reimbursed me the $500 to cover the donation. The Mexican Veterinarians were very appreciative. Remember that it is important for the Mexicans to take care of their animals and they are very willing and able. Without the money that is being poured into the American group it is difficult. Please if you have donations that can be used at the clinics please take them to Chochoys or bring them to Nancy at the Animal Adoption Center. It is time for we Americans to let the local Mexicans do the

work that they are capable and willing to do. A big paws up to all the Veterinarians that participated…… Chochoys…Javier and his daughter who is also a vet, Marco, Eric, Vipets (the black and white bld) and the Veterinarians from the clinic across from Sams and his two sons who are also Veterinarians. Many of you are familiar with Fawn the beautiful little dog that had been hanging around Lays for quite some time. Fawn was very skinny, got pregnant and all her puppies died. Ellen Grey (Tabs wife) first called me about Fawn/ Ellen is friends with Candace Garvey and they wanted me to help this poor dog. Ellen brought her to me over a month ago. Oh my has she blossomed. She is in the yard with many cats and seems to be very happy. Here is a picture of Fawn when I first took her in and a picture of Fawn being spayed at the clinic. Thanks to all that cared for her and know that she will be fine. I do have a gal that is interested in adopting her and will post pictures if that works out. I am bottle feeding kittens this month and an urgent need is kitten bottles. We also need kitten milk, bleach, baby blankets, disinfectant, baby wipes, paper towels, Purina kitten dry food , dog toys and dog beds. A big thank you to all than help the animals. Please if you are looking to adopt a new pet visit one of the rescues in Rocky Point. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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in Puerto Peñasco-Dolphins Ready Family Tourism Free Aquatic Zooto Put on a Show! Bounces Back Over Spring Break in Rocky Point By Anita Kaltenbaugh Photos by Marcia Brockmeyer

The Spring Break vacation period is not just a time for university students from the U.S. to make their way to the beaches of Puerto Peñasco, but also a space for thousands of families to visit the tourist destination and take advantage of the wonderful weather. The proximity of its warm beaches, true Spring weather, and entertainment are just some of the factors that attract children and adults from the Southwestern U.S. to select this port as a spot to vacation, though families tend to have different itineraries than the university students. Each Spring Break the presence of entire families, who generally stay in condominiums or vacation homes near the beach, is becoming more notable. According to data provided by the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), it is estimated that during just one week of the Spring vacation period nearly 4,600 families, made up of an average of 4 to 5 family members, visited Puerto Peñasco. This data is encouraging for the city as a tourist destination, as it represents a significant economic flow given that families tend to diversify where they eat and need for services, from restaurants to excursions, boat rides to ecotourism, as well as the rental of ATVs (fourwheelers, and off-road vehicles). Another activity that grabs families’ interest is simply that of early morning walks along the beach, as well as gathering shells and making sand castles, among other forms of entertainment that the weather and landscapes of Puerto Peñasco offer. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

Did you know there is a free aquatic zoo located in the Sea of Cortez? Really, you ask? What are the hours? Where is it located? You’ll be happy to know it’s everywhere you see that sparkling blue water, and it’s open 24/7. All it takes to visit is a ride on a boat. A cruise on the water. It doesn’t matter what type of watercraft you use to see them. Boat rentals are plentiful in town, but if kayaking is more your thing, then get your kayak out there. Stand up paddle board? If you don’t have one, try a rental and test it out. Even a boogie board or an inflatable raft could do the trick. Jet ski’s, banana boat and even parasailing can spot the beautiful creatures of the sea. The message: GET ON THE WATER. Jacques Cousteau didn’t name the Sea of Cortez “the World’s Aquarium,” for no reason. Our beautiful Sea in Rocky Point is teeming with more varieties of sea life than anywhere else in the world. Imagine that! And, lately, the sea life has never been more active. Fin whales, humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions and even a spotted Orca have been frolicking around in the sea. It’s nothing new; they’ve been there for centuries. Our spectacular whale season might have come and gone for now, but they will be back. The Dolphins? Well, that’s a different story. These flipping, dancing creatures love our little portion of the Sea of Cortez year-round, and they love to put on a show for locals and visitors. On a recent boat trip with my husband, sister, brother -in-law and mother from Pennsylvania, we wished for some fantastic active sea life. The majestic waters did not disappoint. Our 25’ boat ran into a superpod of dolphins.

A superpod is when hundreds of dolphins are traveling together. I like to think of it as a festival where there are crowds of folks squeezed together to celebrate. This group is full of dolphins. Stunned, we found ourselves surrounded by dolphins, racing alongside the boat and leaping into the air. They numbered in the hundreds, possibly the thousands. Like watching a stampede, sometimes they came together and other times it was like someone fired a gun at the beginning of a marathon. We were in disbelief. It was beautiful and emotional as we cheered them on. Scientists aren’t sure why they gather in these superpods or even megapods. Some researchers attribute it to the abundance of food, and other say it could be something with mating. Apparently, sex brings a crowd as they spread their genes, or it could be fear. But our pod seemed too happy to be of fear in anything.—it was definitely a playing or loving group. As you gazed in both directions, a line of dolphins leaping brought joy to our hearts. Research states, usually the fast one are the one’s you can visually spot. Imagine the number of slower ones we couldn’t see, taking it easy below the surface. It was a sight I will never forget, and I hope to see another next time on the water; an encore would be fantastic. To experience a sea creature exhibit, check out a few of the local operators in town. They would be happy to take you to the show: Here are a few operators that offer boat charters and ways to get on the water. Santiago Ocean Charters- www. santiagosoceanservices.com Santiago Ocean Services has been around Rocky Point for at least sixteen years. Esther Donaldson of Santiago’s Ocean Services said, “We have been in business here for

over sixteen years, some say eighteen years, but I forgot I’m having so much fun.” They offer fishing charter, bird island tours, sunset cruises and whale watching in Rocky Point. Check out their website Del Mar Charterswww. delmarcharters.com Sailing in Rocky Point, Sunset Cruise, Bird Island Trip, Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Snorkeling and Kayaking-Del Mar Charters offers a variety of boating experiences to enhance your Puerto Peñasco, Mexico vacation! Ecofun – www.ecofun.com Provides boat tours, Sea Doos, Fishing, Kayaks, Banana Boat, UTV’s, Bicycles, Paddle Boards, Boogie Boards, Aquatic Trikes, Walking on water experience(water bubbles), Bungee Trampoline, V-Flyer Trampoline, rock climbing walls, and beach tennis. Pancho Villa Boat Charters -www. panchovillarockypoint.com Offering fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling or a sunset cruise on the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Rocky Point SUP- SUP rentals and lessons. Contact Facebook /Rocky Point Paddle Board Intrepid- Dinner Cruise fun located near the docks. Rey Del Mar- Pirate ship cruise, fun for the whole family. Located near the Balboa Marina. Señorita Rita Beautiful catamaran at the dock in front of Balboa’s Restaurant.

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon.com. Watch for her debut fiction novel, “A Deep Thing” being released in Summer 2016 by The Wild Rose Press.

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Re-Introducing AMPI

Return of the giant yellow swallowtail

By Gretchen Ellinger

Having been involved with AMPI as a member, an officer, even the President one year, for the past 10 or so years, I forget that everyone doesn’t know what AMPI is. The organization of real estate professionals in Mexico, the letters “AMPI” stand for Asociatión Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios,” in English, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals. AMPI members are professional people who are involved in the real estate profession. Real estate agents, appraisers, real estate attorneys, engineers, developers, and others who work in real estate are eligible for membership. AMPI is a Mexican national organization, and there are over 50 local chapters in the 31 Mexican states and the Federal District, with the Puerto Peñasco chapter being the fifty-first. A sister organization to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, Associate Members of AMPI are automatically members of NAR. In addition to providing a code of ethics to which members subscribe, AMPI is an educational organization. AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco coordinates with the State of Sonora Department of Economy to provide the education, in both English and Spanish, that enables real estate agents to qualify for the real estate license required by the State of Sonora. The chapter also provides mandatory continuing education for real estate license renewal, as well as education for brokers. One of AMPI’s key functions is to provide the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for Puerto Peñasco and its surrounding areas to AMPI members by subscription. The MLS shows listings for properties for sale, but more importantly, provides history and statistics that help to enable agents and their clients to make informed decisions regarding properties. AMPI is committed to the highest quality real estate practice. To that end AMPI provides education to members and non-members alike. As you decide which agent you want to represent your real estate interests, you will want to be sure that your prospective agent has a State of Sonora real estate license, and you may want to choose an AMPI agent, as well. You can find a list of all AMPI real estate agents, and other members, plus the code of ethics, contact information for officers, and more at www.RockyPointAMPI.com.

A literary column By Marcia Diane

A Giant Yellow Swallowtail butterfly enjoys snacking on the blossom nectar of a Red Bird of Paradise bush. By Mike Bibb

Summer is not far away when the majestic Monarch butterfly is seen fluttering around the neighborhood. Or, what I used to believe was a Monarch. Within the past few weeks, a large brightly colored butterfly has been visiting my flower collection, including Red Bird of Paradise bushes, signaling the large arthropod has returned from his warmer winter Mexico retreat. Or, so I thought. This particular guest, sporting yellow wings and body with black horizontal stripes, has been seen since late March. With a wingspan of about four inches, he is easily viewed from a distance and not overly shy when approached. Not hesitating to pose for my camera, this gentle giant actually seemed to enjoy the photo-op, also a typical Monarch characteristic. However, what I always considered a Monarch wasn’t a Monarch at all, instead an even larger butterfly commonly referred to as the Giant Yellow Swallowtail. Remember, I’ve never made any claims of being an insect scientist or bug expert, so why should my previous opinions about large butterflies be any more reliable? As it turns out, the Giant Swallowtail is the largest species of butterfly in North America and can be found as far south as South America. Wingspans of certain mature swallowtails can reach seven inches, which would seem to indicate the one taking residence around my home is probably a juvenile, or of a variety that doesn’t grow as massive. Several generations can be produced in year, but they are most active in the warmer months, especially in the southern regions of the U.S. Four stages of their development include the egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult (butterfly). Exceptional pollinators, they

seem to favor flowery plants producing an abundance of nectar. Interestingly, while in the caterpillar stage, their orange, black, white and brown camouflage coloring - sometimes called an “orange dog” - closely resembles bird droppings on a leaf. As a result of this mistaken identity, they are not as noticeable to predators, excepting citrus farmers who view them as a nuisance as they will only eat citrus tree leaves. Natural law and order often exhibits unusual ways to help promote the successful continuance of various lifeforms, including, obviously, butterflies. If you’ve seen one of these extraordinary creatures, you were probably impressed with their size, agility and brilliant coloring. In the butterfly world, they are one of the more remarkable examples nature’s craftsmanship.

His name is Tim ‘Toaster’ Henderson. He is a slam poetry artist. Toaster is an artist out of Chicago, Illinois. A poet, mural artist, and musician, he uses a kaleidoscope of artistic vision to create, express and teach. Before leaving Chicago, he had been featured on National Public Radio, at the legendary Green Mill, and at the World’s largest youth poetry slam “Louder Than A Bomb”. He is also a successful competitor, becoming the “Berkeley Slam” Individual World Poetry Slam representative for 2012 and competing for the Bay Area Unified Slam Team at the National Poetry Slam in 2013. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Know Your Number *Tall Privilege *Are You Listening to Me *Things I Will Not Say *Every Tooth That We Have Left *Advice *Cicada <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Instead of written work, Tim submits videos in order to gain venues. Tim started when he was 14 doing live performances and has steadily moved forward into work in the Slam Poetry world. He teaches in schools both in the Chicago area and in Los Angeles working with kids; “who don’t even eat”, teaching these children through poetry, music and art. You can hear him preform here: https://youtu.be/0sA-PHEt3jM https://youtu.be/75hWj12aVK4 and also just enter his name in the YouTube search line and up will come up with a great number of his performances, including the ones listed above. This is reaching folks, this is cutting edge…though of course we have been ‘hearing’ poets read their work for, well a very long time. Still, listening to folks reading and speaking their work in the slam venue is thrilling. And decidedly young. I am in awe of the breadth of this young man’s work and commitment to community. It is an honor to feature him here. Let us know what you think. Join us at m.diane.writeon@gmail.com for our monthly on-line writer’s workshops. We’d really like to ‘hear’ you.

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Mayor Kiko Munro Hit The Ground Running—And Is Still On Target! By Joe Houchin

Shortly after taking over his new position as Mayor of Puerto Peñasco last September, the young, dynamic leader made what seemed to some as lofty promises of projects and actions he was going to implement within his first 100 days in office. We listed 12 of the projects on his list that were most relevant to the thousands of regular U.S. visitors and expat residents of our little slice of paradise by the sea in a story you can read at http:// www.sonoranresorts.mx/?p=14595.

Many of the projects on the Mayor’s list are centered around tourism promotion, development, service and safety; beautification of public areas and parks; paving of roads, improving street signage and lighting, all of which are in the implementation stage. Perhaps the most important project to visitors is the formation of a Tourist Assistance Unit with an advisory committee made up of expat residents and Mexican community leaders which was gratefully received by the entire population. You can read the latest story on this very effective program elsewhere in this month’s paper. We are happy to report that, as lofty as Kiko Munro’s promises seemed back in

September, every one of them have been launched and are underway. No matter how often you answer the urge to spend time in this diverse beach destination, you will witness the improvements with each visit.

Right off, the mayor dedicated over $120 million pesos to street paving, sewage and electrical improvements and another $809 thousand to street signage. The mayor is personally supervising the pavement of streets and has seen completion running up to six times faster than scheduled. He also directed the water department to refurbish existing wells with new equipment and they have activated two new wells. He negotiated a deal with Levi Strauss to build a state of the art Skate Park in town. To make sure our beaches are certifiably clean and to beautify neighborhood parks, the mayor recruited students all around Puerto Peñasco to form clean up brigades and they have done wonders in the parks, public areas and beaches, and along neighborhood streets.

Kiko Munro has missed very few details when it comes to making our town pleasing to the eye. He launched a program to alleviate “vision pollution” with Urban Development Director, Fausto César Soto Lizárraga, to clean up signs posted to telephone poles and those placed in the middle of streets that obstruct traffic as well as create a less than professional view of the city. In keeping with his promise to support inter-mural, intra-state and national

sports involvement, Mayor Munro donated a 22 passenger van to transport teams to events, and created a 7-millionpeso autonomous budget to promote and organized inter-mural sports between city schools. Taking full advantage of social media, the mayor has built a bilingual Facebook page: Mayor Kiko Munro, and an app (yep, there’s an app for that) in English. Just go to the Google Play Store and search for Puerto Peñasco then find the distinctive logo of the city that looks like this: These are but a few of the aggressive improvement projects the mayor has launched since taking office in September. We didn’t elaborate on what will surely be his legacy program, the Tourist Assistance Unit, since it is fully covered elsewhere in this paper. If there is truth to the saying, “The road to success is always under construction”, then you can expect to be a part of the progress for at least the next three years as Mayor Kiko Munro launches us into readiness for the world class destination that we are destined to become.

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

Buying & Selling Real Estate in Mexico 101 By Kris Nichols

“Happy Dance” Easy Steps for a Happy Ending: If you read “Trust Issues” in the 2016 April edition of the Rocky Point Times newspaper, you know the critical role a properly, legally documented bank trust is in the purchase or sale of property in Mexico. Missed it? Here’s the snap. With a properly recorded bank trust, foreigners may legally purchase and sell property in Mexico. Key words, “properly recorded.” What steps should buyers and sellers take to ensure they tango their way into a “happy dance” at the conclusion of their property transaction? These basic steps for buying and selling real estate in Mexico should get everyone moving in the right direction. 1. The first and most important step is to find and work with a professional A.M.P.I. Realtor licensed in Mexico who understands and follows best practices adhering to Mexican Real Estate Law. Ask some folks who have bought or sold property in Mexico and are sure they hold a good bank trust. Who did they use as a Realtor? 2. Be educated. Find out if the property you are buying or selling is ready to be purchased with a clean deed and paperwork. 3. Understand the important role the Notario Publico plays as a title search agent, closing agent and county recorder. 4. Get everything in writing, contracts, promises, representations, and warrants in a language you understand. A good firm should have this readily available and translated for you. 5. Make sure you have a clean and clear bank trust title on any property you are considering buying or selling before dropping any money in these transactions. Tavane McCombs owner of Mexico Real Estate Doc U Prep & Services in Puerto Peñasco offers these other tips and insights. “The first thing you consider when buying property in Mexico is how to qualify a buyer and I’m not talking monetarily. A buyer needs to have ID; a passport, a driver’s license and either a temporarily or permanent resident card. If they don’t have that, they need to get an FMM 180-day Visa. There are two kinds, a 30day and 180 day. Signers or buyers must get the hundred eighty day without this they cannot sign a legal document in Mexico. Always get a copy of anything that you sign. Pay with a check as much as possible for good record-keeping. Never pay for property in full until you have the Carter Complemento letter. This is the actual legal document that will go with the bank trust or title to be recorded as the true ownership.” Sure there is a lot of ground that we didn’t cover here but these basic steps will at least put you on the right path for purchasing or selling property in Mexico. We’ll get into more of the details and key players as we continue exploring Buying and Selling Real Estate in Mexico 101. Links for local experts and resources available on MexicoRealEstateResources.com and RPTimes.com. Make yourself at home.

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22 Spring Break and Semana Santa Numbers Way Up Again This Year

March was a busy month with more than 55,000 Spring Breakers and more than 80,000 Semana Santa celebrators visiting our city over the past several weeks, marking another increase from the number of visitors this month last year. That’s pretty amazing considering the normal local population is less than 60,000. Consider also, that the tourists mostly congregate in a few popular areas while the “regular” city population is normally spread out. All the tourist locations were completely packed and everyone appeared to have a great time. The City reports: • Total of 37 accidents, including quads, rhinos and automobiles, leaving a total of 47 injured. • 23 people stung by ray or jelly fish. • 7 lost minors, all which were returned home safe to their families. • 1 rollover accident on the Highway Peñasco-Caborca that left 6 people injured. • And, very importantly, zero fatalities.

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Spring Forward with these Renovations Tips

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

Spring time is the best time of year to renovate a property, especially in Puerto Peñasco. Whether you are re-doing a kitchen or adding on more living space, be sure to take the following steps to ensure your project is done right! Also in Mexico, there are steps you should take to ensure your contractor meets Mexico’s labor laws or you can face fines and un-welcomed trouble. Have a plan Having a plan is as important especially if you are adding an addition or renovating a kitchen or bathroom. Renovating a home is serious business so you must have a plan that helps to accurately quote the project and to determine the steps for completion. When I say the word, “plan” I mean an engineered drawing or blue print, depending on the scope of work that will guide your contractor from start to completion. Choose a company that has design services so you benefit from single source responsibility and can see the results before you begin work. Not all projects require a design but if you are adding an addition or renovating a bathroom or kitchen for example, we encourage you to spend a little extra money on a design. You will make up that money saving on materials, time and eliminating any costly mistakes.

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Hiring a Good Contractor When it comes to making major renovations to your home you will want to ensure you are hiring a reputable company that follows all Federal labor laws, who acquires all necessary permits and knows and understands any HOA rules and regulations. Most Americans do not realize this but Mexico is highly protective of worker’s rights and medical wellness and it’s the hiring company’s responsibility to ensure those rights are respected. A reputable company abides by all Federal Labor Laws which includes workers being paid a federally mandated minimum salary and the hiring company must pay into the Social Security Insurance system. This is very important because the Social Security system here is similar to workman’s comp insurance in the states. But the difference

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is if a worker is injured on the job the government will pay for their medical costs so long as the company they worked for follows the laws and pays into the social security system on behalf of the worker. However, if you hire a company that does not follow the labor laws and a worker gets hurt on your job you are liable for their medical bills and you can be fined. The problem is many contractors do not follow the law to keep their prices low but they do so to your detriment. Buyer Beware To avoid paying for an injured worker and being fined, ask prospective contractors if they directly employ their workers or if they use sub-contractors. If they directly employ workers ask them for this month’s Cédula de Determinación to prove that they pay into the social security system. If a company uses sub-contractors we recommend choosing a different company because the contractor will have no control over his sub-contractors labor practices it’s like rolling the dice. You want to focus on hiring a company that directly employs its workers, follows the labor laws and pays into Mexico’s social security system. Again do these things to protect yourself because you will be responsible for any accidents requiring a doctor’s visit plus be fined and even have your job site potentially shut down. You will pay a little more for a reputable contractor but in the end the job will be done right, on time and budget while following Mexico’s stringent labor laws. About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago.

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Area Beaches!

Fish Identification Giant Black Sea Bass (Mero Prieto)

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

Gulf Grouper (Baya)

Puerto Peñasco’s main attraction is undoubtedly its beaches, the horizontal strip where the sea merges with the rocky and sandy shores. In addition to the coastline for those staying at beachfront hotels and condo complexes along Sandy Beach, there are various spots in Puerto Peñasco where one can enjoy a warm corner of the Sea of Cortez.

Playa Hermosa

One of the most popular beaches is “Playa Hermosa,” which extends from in front of area hotels and toward the condo complexes of Sandy Beach. This stretch of beach traditionally receives the greatest number of tourists, given there are no marked drop-offs or pronounced rocks. To facilitate access to Playa Hermosa, steps have been built at the spot known as “Los Palacios” next to the first condominium complex of the hotel zone, as well as at the area referred to as “Los Guardados,” the two principal access points. Another entry is along a walkway located between Hotel Peñasco del Sol and Gamma seafood restaurant. Sun shade rental is available along Playa Hermosa.

El Mirador

The area of the Mirador is another coastline offering various access points to the beach. The Mirador also offers a number of hotels and smaller condo complexes, along with RV parks restaurants, cantinas, and mini markets, for visitors. Dozens of families

make their way to this rockier shore to enjoy the sea. Here the drop-offs can be more pronounced during low tides and swimming is recommended only when the water is calm. Beach access spots are located along the Mirador and primarily toward the end of the Mirador intersecting with Ave. Sinaloa.

La Cholla

The area known as La Cholla, primarily consisting of U.S. residents, offers a coast frequented by both Mexicans and people from the U.S. given its much calmer waters. Although Cholla Bay is about 6 miles from the urban spread of Puerto Peñasco, a visit to the warm beach stretching from Pelican Point to the boat launch is well worth it. Hidden between the beach homes on the west side of Cholla Bay, one can also make their way down to the rocky landscape of Tucson Beach where families of sea lions often make their ways onto the rocks to relax. The area has local restaurants and markets.

Mi Playa

Dirt roads from off one of the city’s main boulevard lead directly to Mi Playa. This area offers parking and a number of palapas for a fun family afternoon. However, it is recommended children not swim in this spot given stronger currents that can occur in this area. To get to Mi Playa, take the dirt road off Blvd. Fremont and follow the signs. Entrance and exit routes are separate leading in and out of Mi Playa.

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

Broom Tail Grouper (Garropa Jasplada)

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

Leopard Grouper – Spotted phase / Leopard Grouper golden phase

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

Spotted Cabrilla (Pinta, Cabrilla Pinta)

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

Barred Pargo (Pargo Mulato)

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

Red Snapper (Huachinango)

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

Spotted Sand Bass (Cabrilla Pintica)

A very abundant fish found inshore and offshore in the upper Sea of Cortez. Their color is an olive-

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

Cortez Halibut (Lenguado)

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

Finescale Trigger Fish (Cotchi)

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

Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Bironche)

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

Scalloped Hammerhead (Pez Martillo)

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

Sierra Mackerel (Pez Sierra)

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

Paloma Pompano (Palometa Pampanito)

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

Yellowtail (Jurel De Aleta Amarilla)

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

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

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

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

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle and Tours (623) 551-1616, Toll Free 866-568-9001 info@lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsgrandtours.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522

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

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

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

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Ordering Food in Spanish...

Words and phrases to help you English I would like

Menu, please

Grapefruit Orange Juice Coffee, tea Cream Chocolate (cocoa) Toast

Hot water

Ham…Eggs

Steak…Chops

Shrimps…Oysters Potatoes I am hungry… thirsty A glass of water

A glass of milk More bread, soup

Sugar…Butter

Wine…Beer

Pepper…Salt

Scrambled eggs

Spanish Quisiera…keeseeay-rah El Menu, por favor…ayl may-noo, pohr fah-vohr Toronja…tohrohn-ha Jugo de naranja…hoo-gohday nah-rahn-ha Café, Te…kahfay, tay Crema…craymah Chocolate…chokoh-lah-tay Pan Tostado… pahn- tohs-tahdoh Agua Caliente… ah-wah kahleeayn-tay Jamón… Huevos…hamohn…wayvohs Biftec…Chuletas…befestayk…choo-laytahs Camarones… Ostiones…kahmah-roh-nays… ohs-teeoh-nays Papas…pahpahs Tengo hambre… sed…tayn-gohahm-bray…said Un vaso de agua…oon vahsoh day ah-wah Un vaso de leche…oon vahsoh day lay-chay Mas pan, caldo…mahs pahn, calh-doh Azucar…ah-sookahr…Mantequilla…mahntay-kee-yah Cerveza…sayrvay-sah…Vino… vee-noh Pimienta…Sal… pee-meeayntah..sahl Huevos revueltos…way-vohs ree-vuel-tos

Staying Fit and Beach Ready in Rocky Point

By Stephanie Wood

Swimsuit season is officially upon us. The holidays and failed New Year’s resolutions leave many of us with a little extra fluff. It’s really easy, while enjoying life on the beach, to overindulge in cervezas, margaritas and local dishes cooked in oil - and can we just say... tortillas. However, it’s pretty easy to counteract that with very little effort. Luckily Rocky Point is one of the best places in the world to stay beach ready. You have an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh seafood, and staples like frijoles y arroz. Not to mention, you can literally exercise barefoot.

Of course, for the healthiest eating, you’re going to have to prepare your own meals. A trip to the local market will get you the most fabulous produce. Fresh fruit doesn’t even require cooking – maybe just some cutting or blending. You can eat it plain for breakfast or take it with you to the beach for a cool refreshing snack. I love smoothies, you can easily blend up a tropical delight of seasonal fruit for a portable meal. Fresh vegetables - lots of them don’t require cooking either. There are plenty of veggies that can be chopped up and taken with you to eat throughout the day. My absolute favorite way to cook vegetables is to roast

them in the oven. I can’t stand two of the most nutritious veggies, broccoli and cauliflower; however, roast them in the oven until they’re browned on the top, and I’ll eat the whole pan. I just tried asparagus in the oven, WOW, it was the best! In the summer if it’s too hot for the oven, roast

your veggies on the grill. To keep it super healthy, just use a small amount of cooking spray to keep the veggies from sticking to the pan. I usually just stick to salt, pepper, and garlic for seasoning. Beans and rice are Mexican staples, they’re inexpensive, filling, and when cooked without any added fats, totally healthy. And don’t forget the eggs! You have all those great veggies to make an omelet (awesome easy dinner). After the market, stop by your favorite seafood vendor for shrimp or fish and bake it or grill it without oil. I keep my spices pretty simple, but sometimes I’ll add hot sauce to my shrimp for “buffalo shrimp”. If I’m eating out, I stick to ceviche (seafood cooked in lime) for a light, super fresh meal with no added fat. When I need to cut back on those cocktail hour calories, my favorite “mocktail” is Topo Chico mineral water with ice and lots of lime (vodka/soda, hold the vodka please!) or spicy V8 juice. Exercise is really easy – just walk – you don’t even need shoes. Just head to the beach, get your toes in the sand and go. Not only are you getting great exercise, but the sound of the ocean, especially combined with early morning quiet, or a sunset stroll, and any stress that you’re feeling just melts away. So as you can see, Rocky Point, has all of the best elements for a healthy lifestyle: fresh food + fresh air = physical and mental fitness.

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor 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 Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FM3 & IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, 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 Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Seri Indians of Sonora

By Rosarie Salerno

Seri, is the name given to them by the Spanish. They are also known by several other names, including, Comcaac ‘the people’ also spelled Komcaac, among at least 10 other spellings and pronunciations, and Gente de La Arena ‘People of the Sand.’ Some of the Seri people are believed to have migrated to the peninsula of Baja California crossing the Sea of Cortez in balsas or reed boats. Primarily, the Comcaac settled on the east shore of the mainland extending from Guaymas to about 75 miles north of Tiburon Island in Kino Bay and as far inland as Hermosillo. At some point, it is believed, they were several thousand strong. Fishing, hunting and gathering provided their sustenance in the arid Sonoran desert, that only averages just over 2 inches of rainfall. At no time have the Seri been cultivators of crops. Fiercely independent, they have never truly integrated into Mexican society. Besides Spanish, they still speak their own native language, characterized by song-like intonation patterns and staccato delivery. The Comcaac language belongs to the Hokan language stock, however, since it is not closely related to any of the known languages, it is presently classified as a language isolate within that group. The Seri are very proud of their heritage and have a strong love of bright colors, evident in the traditional full length skirts worn by the woman. Probably until sometime in the mid 20th century, the women wore delicate face paint and perhaps still do on special occasions. Traditionally, religion was the belief in the power of animals; today most Seri are members of the Mexican Christian Church. Sometime in the late 17th century the Jesuit priests tried to confine the Seri to small agricultural developments around the missions, intent on converting and making them into good Christen citizens. Tragically, the Seri were not inclined to conform. They fled, abandoning their ancestral lands to avoid suffering the

consequences of Spanish despotism. Fortunately, due to the lack of rainfall and the absence of rich mineral deposits in the area, the Spanish moved on to greener pastures. However, the population dwindled down to approximately 300 or less by the 1930s. Survivors were mostly concentrated on the Isla Tiburon. In 1965 the Mexican government established a protected game preserve on the Island; since then the Seri have not been allowed to hunt there. Presently, most Seri live north of Kino Bay in the villages of Punta Chueca and El Desemboque de Los Seris (not to be confused with Desemboque, located a short drive east of Puerto Peñasco.) They have been credited with the knowledge of over 400 species of desert plants and their uses. They are the only known people in the world to have harvested grain from the sea (eelgrass) and eaten the nutritious seeds. As expert fishermen, they have contributed extensive knowledge to modern science on the sea turtle’s biology and behavior. They are also known worldwide for their tightly coiled baskets, beautifully decorated with intricate patterns. For the basket making, the women use the branches of the Limberbush (Jatropha cuneata) separating them into long flexible fibers. The women are also credited with the making of beautiful multicolored necklaces from seashells, seeds, flowers, colored clay beads, and dyed vertebrae of snakes, birds, fish, and sharks. The Seri are famous for their exquisite ironwood carvings. The artist uses a hatchet, a hacksaw, a wood chisel, and a wood rasp, shaping and filing the figure before finishing the piece by hand with different grades of sand paper, followed by polishing. Today, there are many non-Seri sculptures manufactured with modern electric tools. To be sure of their authenticity, the pieces should be purchased from reputable dealers or from the Seri artist himself or herself. If you are interested in learning more about the Seri, you can find several books for sale at www.Amazon.com.

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The Raw Facts About Soda

By Dr. Shelly Persad

You may want to think twice before drinking the sugary drink called soda. I’m going to tell you the truth about soda, and you may not like it, but this is your health we are discussing. Soda is nothing but sugar water devoid of any nutritional value. Liquid calories are more conducive to weight gain than solid calories because the human body doesn’t compensate by reducing calorie intake later in the day. Research has proven a direct relationship between consumption of soda and an increase in obesity, which promotes diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and many other health problems. Soda is the #1 source of calories in the American diet with 33% of America overweight and 33% obese. On average, Americans are consuming 38 pounds of sugar per year just from soda. Over the last 30 years, Americans have added 300 calories to their diet, soda contributing to 20-50% of those 300 calories. Men drink 178 calories per day, and women 103. Overall, males 1219 years old consume 273 soda calories per day and female teens consume 171 per day. Each additional soda consumed per day increases the likelihood of a child becoming obese by 60%. Each soda consumed per day increases the risk of heart disease by 19% in men. Drinking 1-2 sodas per day increases the risk for type 2 diabetes by 25%. Still craving a soda? Danish researchers discovered that drinking soda leads to a 132%-142% increase in fat buildup around your liver and 117%-221% increase around your skeletal muscles, both of which

contribute to insulin resistance, diabetes, and an 11% increase in cholesterol. Diet soda anyone? Researchers monitored 475 adults for 10 years, and found that those who drank diet soda had a 70% increase in waist size compared with those who didn’t drink any soda. Those who drank more than 2 diet sodas per day saw a 500% waist expansion. The culprit? Aspartame, an artificial sweetener. It raises blood glucose levels and when your liver encounters too much glucose, the excess is converted to fat. The caramel coloring used to make soda brown contains 2 chemicals that have been found to cause cancer. According to California’s strict Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer, 16 micrograms per person per day of one of the chemicals is enough to pose a cancer threat, and most popular brown sodas, both diet and regular, contain 200 micrograms per 20-ounce bottle. All sodas contain phosphoric acid, and too much can lead to heart and kidney problems, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and it could accelerate aging. Lastly, the aluminum cans that soda comes in is lined with an epoxy resin (BPA) that is known to interfere with hormones and has been linked to everything from infertility to obesity to diabetes to some forms of reproductive cancers. The American Heart Association urges Americans to consume 60% less sodas by 2020...but that doesn’t coincide with the $21 billion that Coca-Cola plans to spend over the next 5 years to expand its business into China, India, Brazil, and nonetheless, Mexico. So next time you’re thirsty, skip the soda – choose water!

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU

BOOK & EXCHANGE

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Passport Club 48 Campeche next door to Galindo’s Cafe M-W-F 10:00 am open meeting For more information call Conrado Flores: (044-638) 109-8017 or email Marcia Diane: marsupis@gmail.com EVERYONE WELCOME

AL ANON

AMPI

Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com

The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities such as the Business Expo and A Taste of Peñasco. Business mixers are held occasionally, and the community is always invited. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients, one of only 3 MLS services in all Mexico.

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15

OFFICERS: President: Rommel Bustamante President-Elect: Jorge Valdes V.P. Legal: Ricardo Bórquez V.P. Ethics: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS V.P. President: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Richard Savino Secretary: John Fagundes V.P. Membership: Susie Flinn Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. Events: Jared Cranford VP Language & Culture: Fernando Curiel IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2015 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

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

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

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

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

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: Guillermo Muñoz Fierro

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

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

CEDO CON’T 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!

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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

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

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: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

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

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

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

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

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS EL GOLFO RUN

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

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

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

LIONS CLUB 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).

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

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

ESPERANZA DE VIDA

MISSION VILLA GRANADA

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.

2 blocks east of Lucas Chicken, in the former Villa Granada Hotel. We provide lodging and meals for Missionaries who work on improving/building churches out in the San Rafael Community and other assorted projects. GM Pastor Edgar Cabrera (638) 383-1394. Main Office for (480) 503-8832. Maggie, is bilingual. Volunteers for maintenance/cleaning needed, as well as rice, beans, building supplies/ materials, tools, children art/crafts supplies, canned foods, Spanish bibles, and prayer. Weekend Missions, A.C.-Mexican Non-Profit. Weekend Missions, Inc. USA 501c3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY (A brand new ministry in good hands) Hosted on the spacious and breath taking property of Granada Del Mar Hotel in Mirador, OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY has opened its doors; a non-profit designed to serve ministries from all across the US and Mexico, to bring aide and comfort to folks in need in Puerto Peñasco. We are currently creating an onsite store for distribution of donations of furniture, clothing, appliances, tool and bedding. For Ministry information contact: Director Conrado Rodriquez conrado4evryng44@gmail.com

U.S 480-264-1172 MX. 638-383-2148 OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB

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

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) 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: Emma 383-3273 (local number) or 702-359-1095 (magic jack), Marti 812-319-1463 (U.S. cell works locally), or Dick 638-105-0615 (local cell) or 602-321-8106 (U.S. cell works locally) or just show up at the Tuesday happy hour and introduce yourself.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

Brenda Barden: (638) 382-8611 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.

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

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

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

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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.

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email enriquefmi@outlook.com or leonardoemj8@hotmail.com.

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

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

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

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.

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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION 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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Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson

Enter the time capsule to a quarter of a century ago...a hot dusty street with vendors sitting in front of small shops fanning themselves. In this rustic part of Peñasco, most of the owners and craftsmen lived behind their shops, some in little more than lean-tos. That was the “dirt mall” or “shacks Fifth Ave” of long ago. Moving right along to modern day and the now you see paved streets, wonderful shops, some still “open air” but many with doors and windows. Yet none have lost their charm. The wares are still an amazing variety of hand crafted and ‘made in Mexico’ rare pieces. No “made in China” labels to be found.

Polo Orihuela is one of the patriarchs both then and now of what has morphed into “Rodeo Drive”. Having relocated from Toluca some 25 years ago, Polo is someone known and loved on the Drive. If you’ve shopped in the Kokopelli Store I know you must have fallen in love with his beautiful pottery. Polo the creator, a true artisan that brings such tasteful color combinations to his earthen and stoneware. You can often see him working in the back room of his shop and, of course, he can paint something just for you. He has passed his creativity and tradition of hard work on to all 7 of his children - each of whom also own shops on Rodeo Drive. Speaking of his children, son David is the proud owner of Mariachi’s and Tequila. If you haven’t been there lately you’re in for a surprise. The charming interior of this terrific restaurant has gotten even better. The menu has been modified with some new offerings that are to die for while the old favorites are still to be had. Their mango shrimp salad and Chiles en Nogada are the best. Time for a break.

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The Sonoran Desert Conference Center Celebrates One Year in Ajo! “If you have not been to Ajo recently, you have not been to Ajo. The town is undergoing much more than a face-lift and the Sonoran Desert Conference Center is a huge part of the revival.” ~ Tim, Clarkdale, AZ Last spring, we announced in these pages the opening of a new inn and conference center in Ajo. Its location – just north of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and under two hours from Rocky Point – make it a wonderful destination and an ideal stopping point for travelers to Mexico. Now a year old, this new business is thriving and growing every day.

The Sonoran Desert Conference Center is located on the historic Curley School campus in Ajo’s historic center. This former 1940s elementary school was brought back to life by the International Sonoran Desert Alliance (ISDA) and reborn as a venue for conferences, retreats, family events, and individual getaways. With 21 private guest rooms and two dorm rooms, the Center can accommodate groups from one to 50 guests. Travelers from Alaska to Florida

and everywhere in between are raving. «The rooms and grounds are immaculate, the staff is extremely friendly, helpful and the surrounding desert is absolutely beautiful,» says recent guest Jane, of New York City. The Center has a full commercial kitchen, which serves as its catering facility, is available to rent, and hosts monthly cooking workshops. Groups can choose from a list of local caterers for meals or opt to eat in town at local spots like Oasis Café (try the Pima Club Sandwich), Marcela’s (get the chilaquiles at breakfast), or 100 Estrella (craft beers and perfectly juicy burgers). All are a short walk or drive from the Conference Center. The Conference Center staff, led by Co-Directors Stuart and Emily Siegel, have designed a menu of educational, cultural, and culinary options for guests, all centered around the unique environment of the Sonoran Desert and

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Ajo’s tri-cultural (Anglo, Mexican, and Tohono O’odham) community. These include guided hikes, art classes, cooking demos, archaeological excursions, and walking tours of Ajo’s historic sites, gardens, and public art. Four large conference rooms are available to guests for meetings and workshops, as well as a clay studio, wood shop, and indoor/outdoor event venues at the adjacent Curley School Artisan Apartments. The Center has hosted an impressive roster of events this year, including an Arizona Highways photography workshop, the Tri-National Desert Symposium, the Southwest Folklife Alliance’s Ethnographic Fieldschool, and multiple weddings and family reunions. “My daughter recently had her wedding here and I don›t think we could have found a more perfect place for a destination wedding,” says Maria of Loveland, CO. “The facility is beautiful and the rooms are comparable to a five star hotel. The town of Ajo is magical and we felt so very welcomed. I can›t wait to go back!”

Over the past year the Conference Center has also earned a number of “regulars,” like Melba Gaillard of Phoenix, who was having a poolside conversation

at a Rocky Point hotel when she learned about the new developments in Ajo. “Ajo!” she laughed, having never thought of Ajo as a vacation destination. But she was intrigued, and planned a stay at the Conference Center. Since that initial visit in November, Melba has been to Ajo five times. She›s become a V.I.P. in the clay studio, and a familiar face at Ajo›s Saturday Farmers Market.

«Ajo, has become one of my zen places. I love to stay over and detach. Ajo›s location yields many wonderful opportunities: hiking, clay studio, bonfires...» Visitors aren’t the only ones enjoying the Center; Ajoites are thrilled to see the transformation of their former school. “I was so excited and was looking forward see what has become of our old school…I couldn›t believe what I saw: our room was comfortable, cozy and clean, and room decor and bedding was beautiful!» says Debbie, of Camp Verde, AZ. And there’s another reason for locals to take pride in this addition to Ajo: much of the renovations were done by residents participating in ISDA’s Journeyman Apprenticeship program. The Center served as a job-training site, where apprentices worked side-by-side with local handymen to learn building repair and maintenance skills. The Conference Center serves as a great stopping point for southbound travelers to Rocky Point: stay overnight, avoid the evening traffic at the border, and head to the beach in the morning! To learn more or book a stay, visit www.sonorancc.com or call (520) 775-2565. Guest room rates range from $85-105/night, with group discounts and special event pricing.

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The Cougar

504Sports Mag to Shoot Upcoming Swim Suit (a large powerful tawny-brown cat formerly widespread in Issue in Rocky Point the Americas called also mountain lion, panther, puma)

…Well not exactly

S.M.A.R.T. Special Military Active Recreational Travelers

By Dan McWhitis

The 504Sports Magazine Swimsuit issue is published annually by 504multimedia, a New Orleans based publishing company, and sponsor by International Jazz Day AZ Foundation. The cover photograph features high fashion models wearing swimwear in exotic locales. All models featured on the cover of the swimsuit issue in the magazine’s history have been women. According to some, the magazine is the arbiter of expiring supermodel succession. The new issues will come out around the middle of February 2017. The 504Sports Magazine Swimsuit crew lead by Jerry Maroney and Roosevelt Stephens will visit Puerto Peñasco Mexico this summer on the first leg of their “Made in the Mexico” shoot. Models will horse around on the beaches of Rocky Point as they experience some of the best resorts and locations in Mexico. Each of the 3 special events will take viewers on location and behind the scenes where 504Sports Magazine cameras capture candid moments of the world’s most beautiful women amidst the world’s most beautiful landscapes. The 504Sports Magazine Swimsuit team under the direction to chief editor Jerry Maroney will travel to more than 1,000 miles along Mexico’s scenic Coast to discover the country’s most beautiful landscapes. The models will have to contend with some of the most beautiful landscape in Mexico, starting with Puerto Peñasco. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

As we grow older spending time with a younger person of the opposite sex can be a fantastic boost to the ego. A few years ago I was having lunch in San Diego with a real beauty from Houston. Elizabeth (Lizzie) an enchanting 39 year-old woman had moved to Southern California a couple of years prior. On this lucky day she was sitting across the table from me with the blue of the Pacific Ocean as a stunning backdrop. I could sense the curiosity and drooling as heads jerked around. Yep, that’s right she’s with me. My fantasy was in overdrive when reality jumped-up and shot me in the face with a bazooka. Almost out of nowhere a young man appeared at our table. His tanned face launched a big smile with perfect white teeth. The hair was sandy with natural streaks from the sun. He wore red surfing shorts known as jams, a well-worn pair of leather flip-flops and a bright multicolored aloha shirt. He had a small gold link chain around his neck and sported a pair of black sunglasses on top of his head. He looked at Lizzie and said, “Hi Babe.” She smiled, “You’re wearing your new necklace, it’s very sexy.” He grinned, “The waves are excellent in Dana, I gotta skip tonight’s feed bag, I’ll put a bell on you tomorrow.” Lizzie nodded then pointed to me explaining, “This is a friend from Houston.” He smiled again, “Hey Old Dude, nice to meet you.” Then he disappeared. With my once bolstered ego now totally deflated I hesitantly asked, “And he is?” She called him her “Surfer Boy,” and announced she was his cougar. I listened as she regaled about surfers having their own language. A cougar was a hot babe in her late thirties or early forties looking

By Jon Katin

for action with a well-conditioned young surfer. These were usually attractive, well heeled, fortyish women drawn to the free spirited beach boys. I came away from lunch a humbled old dude, but somewhat educated about cougars. Come forward a decade, I’m sitting with two friends on the patio of the American Legion in Rocky Point, Mexico. I’m enjoying lunch with my old friend Magoo who was swilling beer and a lady-pal who’s a retired college instructor from Northern Arizona. She’s a charming woman with a quick wit and pretty sparkling eyes. Magoo, well Magoo is good at ordering another beer. We were entertaining ourselves when the discussion shifted to the definition of a cougar. The former professor knowingly informed us that a cougar is an older woman who likes the company of young men. I was thinking this is a much more expanded interpretation than Lizzie had talked about. Ok, I get it the older gals have high-jacked the cougar term for broader purposes, no pun intended. This is way too complicated, but it’s a fun term. Why aren’t women treated like guys? If an old dude likes young women he’s simply “a dirty old man.” If he’s old, likes young women and has money he’s eccentric.

S.M.A.R.T. is a recreational vehicle (RV) social club for active, retired, and honorably discharged military veterans (and spouses), including reservists and National Guard, from all the uniformed services to include Canadian forces. S.M.A.R.T. is a not-for-profit 501 © (19) U.S. Veterans’ Organization. Founded in 1982 we have 44 chapters across the U.S. A group of SMART members travel on an unofficial caravan each year to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico for a little fun in the sun. About 25 recreational vehicles for the past 20+ years make the journey during the last two weeks of March and enjoy the friendliness of Puerto Peñasco. As a social club, with emphasis on serving Veterans, we have chapters for golfers, computer users, and for travelers who just like to travel. Members are married or single and can own a motor-home, 5th wheel, or popup. Our chapters offer activities that include simple pleasures such as playing games, socializing, sharing potluck meals on weekend camp outs, and month luncheons, to involvement in community activities, and volunteering at Veteran’s Homes and Hospitals. Members volunteer and participate in Habitat for Humanity, the Marine Toys for Tots, Sew Much Comfort, and others. The caravan to Puerto Peñasco follows the National guiding principle of donations and support to charitable organizations. We have partnered with the Senior Citizen’s Home, Casa Hogar and the Children’s Home, Esperanza Para Los Niños. We bring clothes, afghans, and shoes, as well as children’s bikes, toys and school supplies, walkers, canes and crutches. In addition we make a monetary donation so that we can buy food vouchers. This year’s donation exceeded $750. Touted as one of the “best kept secrets”, S.M.A.R.T. welcomes all eligible veterans, and is an extension of the best part of the military lifestyle so many enjoyed. If you would like more information regarding S.M.A.R.T., please feel free to visit our web page at www.smartrving.org or contact our Puerto Peñasco caravan wagon-master, Jon Katin at jonandnancy2@comcast. net.

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Young Life Peñasco Program Fundraiser Gala Without question the 2015 Young Life/Vida Joven Fall camp was a huge success and we are truly grateful for all the generosity and support from friends of Young Life/Vida Joven that made this event possible. Thanks to their kindness 160 of our community’s youth experienced the most wonderful time of their lives. This year we hope to send 200 kids to camp. In order to do this we host a Fund Raising Banquet, the Red Carpet Gala. This years event is scheduled for April 30, too late to make this publication. This elegant dinner and program will highlight Young Life’s 75 year history and the 2 million kids now being served worldwide. The event kicks off at 7:00 pm, and dinner will be followed by an evening of celebration and dancing. There is no charge for the event, however reservations are required by contacting Reyna Molina at: redcarpetgala2016@ gmail.com, or call (638) 105-8799. Please consider joining us for a “gala” evening next year and raising funds for a good cause. Come and hear about the good things Young Life is doing here in Puerto Peñasco. A story of Young Life changing a troubled teen: Young Life starts with concerned adults who spend time building bridges of authentic friendship with teens where they are, as they are. Because their leaders believe in them unconditionally, teenagers begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose. Young Life offers teens adventure, hospitality and unconditional friendship. Young Life staff and leaders build relationships with teenagers, inviting them to various activities, meetings called “club” and camp. Here teens can be themselves, have fun and consider some of life’s biggest questions like, “How can we best live our lives?” and, “Why are we here?” For those wanting to explore the spiritual dimensions of their lives more deeply, we offer small group gatherings that allow students to more fully investigate the teaching and life of Jesus of Nazareth. Young Life staff and leaders work alongside families; furthermore they’re supported by, and seek to connect teens to, established churches and other ministries in the communities and

countries where Young Life is active. Here is Sergio’s story: Sergio: Hello, Good Evening. Thank you for being here. My name is Sergio. This is my story of how I became a Young Life Leader. I am from Nogales, the eldest of three children. Both of my parents are hard working and provided for us a good home. But, I was rebellious. I decided that my bad friends were more important than my family. The decisions that I was making, leaving school, not working, hanging out with troubled kids were the wrong ones. I left home and came to Puerto Peñasco because my grandmother lived here. I needed to change. I still struggled with rebellion. I was a loner, and thought I did not need anyone. Then one day one of my grandmother’s neighbors invited me to attend a Young Life camp. I have always struggled making friends, and thought who needed them anyway. The more this neighbor talked about how much fun we would have, I decided to try it. Something happened in those five days at camp. The first day of camp, I was the loner, afraid to participate in the games, skits, songs, not wanting to let anyone know my troubled background. There was a greater power at work reshaping my attitude, something that I didn’t understand, but very powerful. By day five, I was a completely different person. For me, I can’t emphasize enough that this camp was life changing! A totally different ME emerged. I made friends, and discovered that I

liked being around people. I discovered that I could make a difference, that I was important, that I had a gift of being in a relationship with other kids. And I learned for the first time about someone named Jesus who loved and cared for me. I came to respect Alberto and Loly and the other leaders and made a decision that I wanted to be like them. When I returned, my grandmother immediately saw the new me. My parents were so thrilled with the new loving and positive me that they wanted me to continue living in Puerto Peñasco because something magical had happened here. I wanted to know more about Young Life, and started attending Club regularly on Saturday nights. I became a leader in a small group which meets weekly. I had never felt such peace, nor had I ever had such a powerful I can do anything I put my mind to experience before. I wanted to know more about the Gospel. I learned that I needed to honor my father and mother. I needed not to be disobedient. I realized if someone had reached out to me with this Young Life experience as an early teen, I may not have made the mistakes I did. I wanted to be a leader and have an opportunity to make a difference in another teens life. I have learned to focus on the positive, do what is right, and stay obedient. I want to be an example to other kids. Now with the help of Alberto, I am that leader showing love and encouragement to others. I can’t wait for the next camp... to change a teen like I was changed.

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Mexican Slang Words You Need to Know Mexican slang. We’ve taken a look at it before, but we’ve really only scratched the surface. As the world’s largest Spanish-speaking country by population, Mexico and its unique national slang deserve a much more in-depth analysis. Here is another list for your information and/or enjoyment. It should go without saying that our list of Mexican slang is still a work in progress... Ahuevo! - Hell yeah!! / Sure! Used to show excitement or agreement Wey/Güey - Means dude. The number one Mexican slang word used with young men. You will hear this word everywhere on the streets and in bars with locals. Like, hows it going wey? What are you doing tonight wey? No wey, you can’t do that wey. You’re crazy wey. If you’re not hearing it, you’re hanging around too many tourist areas. Que onda - How’s it going? Whats up? The most popular way to say ‘hows it going’ with friends. Can also use ‘Que tal?’ and ‘Que paso’ No manches!! - ‘No way!’ or ‘You can’t be serious’. If someone tells you something incredible or bad has happened, or a story you don’t believe, you will say ‘No manches!’ Aguas!! - Look out!! If you hear someone yell out ‘Aguas!!’, they’re telling you something is about to hit you, or quick, get out of the way. Estoy crudo - I’m hungover. Not slang, but one you will use if you plan on partying in Mexico and feeling a bit rough the next day. ‘Estoy crudo. Tomé desmasiado anoche’ I’m hungover. I drank too much last night. Que padre - That’s awesome/really good. If someone tells you some good news or shows you something good. Say, ‘Que Padre’. Could also say ‘Que chido’ but only with good friends. Chingon - The informal/cool way to say something is awesome, the best or super good. ‘Es chingon’ Its awesome. Used with close friends. Fresa - Literally means strawberry, but is used talk about someone who is a bit upper-class, stuck up, snob or who thinks they are a bit better than everyone else. Wears fancy clothes, eats at fancy restaurants, criticises people lesser than them. ‘Ella es muy fresa’. She is very stuck up. Chela - Beer. ‘Quieres una chela?’ Do you want a beer? Mande - Repeat that. When you didn’t hear what someone said to you. Orale - Has many meanings, but the most common are Lets do it now/Hurry up/Amazing/ OMG. It all depends how you express the word. If you say it with force its ‘hurry up’. If you say it casual, or stretch it out, it’ll mean ‘amazing’. Ooooraleeee, amazing. Codo/a - Tight ass, someone who doesn’t like spending money. ‘No seas codo’, Don’t be tight. ‘El es tan codo!’, he is so tight! Ni modo - But that’s the way it goes / Yeah, but ohh well / What can you do! ‘Pues si, pero ni modo’ Well yeah, but what can we do. A poco - No kidding / That’s unbelievable / Wow, you don’t say / Are you serious? Andale - Hurry up! or to confirm/agree. ‘Andale!!’ Hurry up. Or, The bar is just around the corner... ‘Ahhh si, andele’ Huevón - Someone who is super lazy. Only used this with good friends. Desmadre - When something is a complete disaster / mess / chaos / wild. Has both positive and negative meanings. ‘La fiesta fue un desmadre’ The party was wild. ‘Fue un desmadre conseguir la visa.’ It was a complete disaster to get the visa. ‘Tu cuarto es un desmadre’ Your room is an utter mess. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club

Rozy Martins Tucson

10 courts for CBSC 2016 tourney By Cholla Charli

The 9th annual Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club Horseshoe Tournament added a twist this year with a concurrent Corn Hole showdown. In the horseshoe tournament’s double elimination play, the team of Ralph Parra and Cirilo Encinas Jr. emerged as champions, winning $200. Second place and $100 went to the Southside Jill’s team, Ringer Ray and Apache Kid Clayton, both from Cholla Bay. Rikardo Davila and Roger Thyfault of Cholla Bay, who registered late and called their team “Last Minute,” took third place and $50 for their efforts. The all-female team winners were the “Lucky Ladies,” Susie Flinn and Beckie Nicoson from Cholla Bay, winning $100. Second place went to the “Ladybugs,” Donna Clapper and Sheri Wimsatt from Cloudcroft, NM with a $50 prize.

The Corn Hole Tournament first place team was Darwin McCulloch and Brian Newell from team “Boat Drunks.” Second place went to the “Pinche Elotes,” Victor Espinoza and Rick Cornelius. The “Pirates,” Carlos and Nancy Perez from Silver City, New Mexico took third in Corn Hole. Forty-two players, 21 teams competed in the first corn hole tourney for the CBSC event and 23 teams, 46 players, competed in horseshoes this year. The event included hot dogs and beer, chips and popcorn, and Jell-o shots for players and spectators. Players also received an event T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the local Red Cross. The next CBSC event will be the 61st annual Fishing Derby, which began in April and culminates at the Cholla Bay clubhouse on May 29 with a fish fry and awards presentation.

Susie Flinn pitching for the Lucky Ladies

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez

Boulevard Fremont, the street which runs east/west in front of the Red Cross and Black Dog, and has heads to Las Conchas and Caborca, was named after Puerto Peñasco’s sister city…Fremont, California. But, what about all the streets with people’s names? This is a monthly article, in a series, to explain Mexico’s history behind some of the street names, here in Rocky Point. Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (September 8, 1768 – March 2, 1829) was a conspirator and supporter of the Mexican War of Independence, who fought for independence against Spain, in the early 19th century. She is frequently referred to as “La Corregidora”. Ortiz de Domínguez was the daughter of Don Juan José Ortiz; a captain of “Los Morados” regiment, and Doña Manuela Girón in Valladolid (present-day Morelia). Her father was killed in a battle early in her infancy and her mother died soon after. Maria Sotero Ortiz, Josefa’s sister, took care of her upbringing and managed to secure a place for her in the prestigious Colegio de las Vizcaínas in 1789. She married Miguel Domínguez, a frequent visitor to the college, in 1791. In 1802, Miguel Domínguez was appointed by the Viceroy of New Spain to the office of “Corregidor” (a magistrate) in the city of Querétaro. During that period, Ortiz de Domínguez took care of household chores and the education of their 14 children. Ortiz de Domínguez developed an early sympathy for the Amerindian, mestizo and the criollo community who were oppressed by the Spanish colonial government. Amerindian people were oppressed; mestizos and criollos were often seen as second-class citizens and were relegated to secondary roles in the administration of the colony. This obviously created discontent among many criollos who soon started to organize secret and literary societies where works of the Enlightenment, banned by the Roman Catholic Church, were discussed. Ortiz de Domínguez herself attended some of the early meetings and eventually convinced her husband to organize a number of political meetings in their house. The meetings, attended by educated figures including Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and Ignacio Allende, quickly turned to revolutionary issues. The overthrow of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, as a result of the Peninsular War in Spain, suddenly increased the prospect of independence for the Spanish colonies in the Americas. The meetings in Ortiz de

Domínguez’s house became the official location of the revolutionary conspiracy, and much of the insurgent planning was carried out there, including gathering weapons and supplies and storing them in various houses. The beginning of the revolution was planned for December 8, 1810. However, on September 13, the conspirators were betrayed by a supporter, who informed the Spanish colonial authorities about rebel activities in Querétaro. Unaware of his wife’s allegiance, Miguel Domínguez was asked to conduct a house search in the town in order to apprehend the rebel leaders. He imprisoned Ortiz de Domínguez in her room to prevent her from exchanging information with her fellow conspirators. The rebels had a large following, and Ortiz de Domínguez eventually managed to get a warning out through the town mayor, Don Ignacio Pérez. The news allowed the leaders of the conspiracy to abandon the town and prompted Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to declare war against the Spanish colonial authorities, in which he made a speech to his followers known as Grito de Dolores (“Cry of Dolores”), in the early morning of September 16, an event that signaled the start of the Mexican War of Independence. Eventually, the role of Ortiz de Domínguez and her husband played in the conspiracy was uncovered. They were imprisoned separately. She was sent to the monastery of Santa Clara, in Querétaro, and then to Mexico City to stand trial. Despite her husband’s efforts as her lawyer, she was found guilty and placed in seclusion in the monastery of Santa Teresa. Due to her rebellious character, she was soon transferred to the convent of Santa Catalina de Sena. Ortiz de Domínguez was released in 1817, under an oath that she would refrain from supporting the rebellion. After the war of independence in 1822, Mexican Emperor Agustín de Iturbide, offered Ortiz de Domínguez the role of lady-in-waiting for his wife, Ana Duarte de Iturbide. However, Ortiz de Domínguez believed the establishment of a Mexican Empire, instead of a Republic, was against the ideals she had fought for during the revolutionary period, and she refused the honor. In 1823, she was designated a “woman of honor” by the empress, a tribute which she also denounced. During the late years of her life, Ortiz de Domínguez was involved with several radical political groups. She always refused any reward from her involvement in the independence movement, arguing that she was only doing her duty as a patriot. Ortiz de Domínguez died in 1829, in Mexico City. She was originally buried in the convent of Santa Catalina de Sena, but later her remains were moved to Querétaro. The government of Querétaro declared her “Benemérita del Estado”. Legacy Ortiz de Domínguez is a national hero of Mexico. In her honour, she has appeared on coins and postage stamps, while the La Corregidora football stadium in Querétaro, and the municipality of Corregidora are named after her. (In Rocky Point, Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez is the north/south street which connects Blvd. Fremont with Blvd. Benito Juarez (Hwy 8). It is sometimes called simply, the big boulevard.)

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Don’t Let a Fender Bender Wreck Your Stay! By Gretchen Ellinger

Often I travel out of town by bus, but last week I decided to take my car to Hermosillo. Since I was not yet cleared to drive after a recent surgery, a friend drove, and we had all the ducks in order for a trip south. We had a permit for my car to drive out of the free zone, my friend has a current driver license, my car is covered by a comprehensive Mexican car insurance policy, gas tank full, tires properly inflated, snacks to eat along the way…all systems go! We had several things to do in Hermosillo, including drop off a package to a friend’s home, stock up on dog food and who knows what else at Costco, eat lunch, probably at Costco, then late afternoon medical appointments. After five or so hours of uneventful driving we arrived in Hermosillo, delivered the package, walked my dog, then headed down Highway 15 to go to Costco, which is located on the south side of the city. As we moved with the traffic and approached a HUGE intersection, a tractor-trailer loaded with gravel hit us from the rear - we were suddenly skidding faster than we had been driving! Fortunately, the traffic light for our direction was green, and the cars in front of us had moved through the intersection, so there was no-one for us to run into. I actually had a cognizant thought that we had been hit, and I wondered how we’d stop. Imagine my surprise when the truck ran into us again! Then he partially passed us, hooked my car on his right front wheel well, and finally we both stopped. I made a cursory inspection - my dog was covered with glass, and had flown from the back seat to the dashboard, but was fine. There was broken glass everywhere - the back windshield was gone - but we were fine, too. No blood, no broken bones. The seatbelts and headrests did their jobs, so we were a bit shaken, to put it mildly, but fine. The truck driver was fine, too, though more than a little distressed at the sight of our car, which he said he had not seen. He had left his phone in the truck, and I said I had mine. My first call was to 066 (Mexico’s 911 on the road) emergency services. After explaining I had been in an auto accident, and assuring the operator we did not need an ambulance, only the police, she asked our location. I knew we were traveling south on Highway 15, and I knew we were in the city limits of Hermosillo, but I could not explain exactly where we were there was no street sign! Our accident was blocking 2 lanes of the highway, but cars were able to squeeze by us on the right, and were doing so. When the light turned red, the driver of the car beside me, waiting for the green light, realized I was trying to tell the operator where we were located, and he indicated to me to pass my phone to him. I did so, he told the operator our location, handed my phone back to me, and said, “Good luck!” to me as he drove away when the light changed. Thank goodness for people willing to

La Brisa in The Malecon By Mike Bibb

help! The operator told me a policeman would arrive “as soon as the traffic would allow.” My second call was to Yolanda Silva, my insurance agent in Puerto Peñasco. I have her phone number 638-112-0366 programmed into my phone. Yolanda made sure we did not need an ambulance, and that I had already talked to the emergency services operator, then told me she would get a local adjustor in Hermosillo to help. Minutes later Yolanda called me back to say the adjustor would be at the accident scene “as soon as traffic would allow.” Did I mention that there was LOTS of traffic? After about an hour, the insurance adjustor arrived minutes before the police, and everyone was there to help, starting with again assuring that we did not need an ambulance. We made it clear that while we did not need an ambulance, we both wanted medical examinations - you never know what might go wrong when a Honda Civic is rear ended by a fully loaded tractor-trailer! The police helped us to move out of the amazingly busy intersection and onto a side street, where explanations, examination of paperwork for vehicles, insurance policies, initial assessment of damage, and citing the truck driver, were all handled. It was a hot sunny afternoon, and all this took three hours! At some point my insurance adjustor gave me a ride to a nearby store to use the facilities while he bought water for us. Finally, we emptied my car, it was loaded onto a flatbed, and we hailed a taxi. I have not seen my car since, but I am told it is in good hands… We missed Costco - I am still out of dog food! We made all the scheduled medical appointments, after we were both x-rayed and checked out by emergency personnel. On the way home the next day, on the bus, I thought about how fortunate we were! We were not hurt, and we had an instant best friend at the accident site - the insurance adjustor. I often tell visitors that while Mexican car insurance is sold everywhere, it’s a good idea to buy it locally so that you have someone you know on your side if you have a problem! Yolanda Silva and the insurance adjustor she called to help us in Hermosillo were life savers - I believe I would still be there trying to muddle through the paperwork if they had not been available. I still don’t have a car. I would call mine a total loss, but I have learned that Mexicans often fix the unfixable, so we will see. I am hoping to have my car, or a new to me car, by the time this story is published!

The Sea of Cortez isn’t always serene. Actually, sometimes it can be downright grouchy. Traipsing through Old Port and the Malecon area recently - as I usually do when visiting Rocky Point - it was challenging to remain upright. Strong winds coming off the water were bending palms, swaying light poles and slamming waves into the protective sea wall. Definitely not a sombrero kind of day. Not entirely disconcerting. Actually, rather stimulating. I’m one of those guys who enjoys all kinds of weather, probably because I don’t see much of it. Guess it’s the variety of the stuff that intrigues me. Living in the Southwest deserts nearly my entire life, and baking in 100+ degree summer heat and wind, my sojourns to Puerto Peñasco tease with something I don’t see very often - water, and lots of it. There are a couple of small artificial lakes close to home and the nearby Gila River meanders across the state, although it can hardly be considered a river most of the time; resembling an irrigation ditch more than an ancient geographical feature excepting these few sparse pockets of accumulated moisture, usually the result of an occasional rain, cotton field waste water run-off or spring snow-melt, practically more water can be found between The Point Restaurant

and Sandy Beach than anywhere within a hundred miles of my casa in Safford, Arizona. Which might help to explain why I’ve never been enthralled with fishing. I’m not opposed to the pastime or have a dislike for the delicacy, it’s just I’ve always figured it was much easier to simply order fish and chips in a restaurant or make a trip to the fish and meat aisle in the local super market. Not nearly as difficult as lugging around a bunch of fishing equipment, then driving to the closest lake, which might be a couple of hours away. After I eventually get there, there’s no guarantee I’ll catch a fish. On the flip side, I can always count on tossing a couple of trout into the shopping basket at Safeway. Anyway, as you can see in the picture, the breezy conditions in Old Port created all kinds of mischief. Salt spray lapping over the rocks showered nearby pedestrians who ventured too close to view the intriguing event. Occasionally, little kids would run to the edge of the wall, peek over the side, then quickly retreat at the sight of an approaching wave. Others simply enjoyed the performance of Mother Nature, content with the realization that not everyday is ideal for banana boat operators, panga fisherman or tourists wishing to frolic in the surf. Unless, of course, they actually wanted to surf.

Breezy conditions from an off-shore weather disturbance push Sea of Cortez waves into the sea wall in the Malecon area of Old Port.

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

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

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

BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5)

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday & Saturday breakfast and lunch. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@ bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (01152-638) 383-3919, (602) 3247241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 3875474. (#102-m) PRINCESA CONDO RESORT B-502 – 3Bedrooms, 2bath, $229,000, Mex Ban Trust holding title. Fully furnished. Excellent view of the courtyard and ocean. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@hotmail.com (#102-13) PLAYA DORADA – $229K Close to Mayan Palace and International Airport. Beachfront, large 2bd, 2ba. Private parking, security. HOA. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@ hotmail.com (#102-PR) OWNER WILL CARRY FOR 3 YEARS. – Own a beach front condo with 1bd 1ba. Lowest price. Great investment: Playa Bonita area. 92K. This is the time to buy. I want your listings. If you want to sell, call me. I have the buyers. Licensed broker in USA and Mexico, Oceano Realty. (602) 315- 6371 johnsoldit@ yahoo.com Hablo Español. (#102-18) EL GOLFO, SONORA, MX. PROPERTY on the Sea of Cortez. – 1 1/2 hrs. west of Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point). 1Bd, 1ba. block house on 2 corner lots. Good area within city. Needs some interior work. Trees, city water, electricity. Separate maids casa if necessary. Cement slab w/full RV hook-ups. Completely fenced property. American owned w/Mexican coorporation. Clear title. Call Esther in Pto Peñasco. (Rocky Point) Mx Cell (638) 1128908 Local Mx (638) 388-5318 or AZ cell (602) 324-9558. (#10217)

FOR SALE: 2bd, 2ba, living room, dining room, laundry room, close to Playa Bonita. Call Pablo at (638) 109-0380. Email lic. victoratilano@escomex.com.mx (#102-19) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52-638) 388-5512 and 3832698. (#110-2) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6) PEST CONTROL PREDADOR – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1)

ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 3807212 or email tomthomas360@ gmail.com. (#140-4) SERVICES

PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) AQUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No Problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (01152-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) HOME MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING – for your home, condo, or apt. 25yrs experience. English spoken. Call Ivan at Mx. cell (637) 123-7439. (#157-4) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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Dear Sandy, After reading the Feb. issue editorial, I was amazed at the plethora of businesses you were in or developed. (I stand in awe of you and Tom plus Lannette’s business acumen put on her from age 10 Ha) Love her story! Aw! The March issue arrived with the “Rest of the story”. Even more interesting was your stay at Miramar RV next to Mannys where we, too spent some time. So, now, I must congratulate you on your dedication to a paper enjoyed by thousands. I enjoy the RPTimes with nostalgia of the past and evnvy that our today and future limited our visit anymore. We miss Ajo with its warmth and dear friends. We miss you too. Alma and Nels By the way I love all your posts man...I reside here in Rocky Point also, maybe one day I can share with you some of the great panoramic pics I got of Rocky Point Kali Kush The toll road from San Luis to El Golfo is nice, so take the quicker, equally safe. As in any country, or state, if you do drugs, or do them and don’t pay for them, it is unsafe. I have lived in beautiful Puerto Peñasco 9 years, never had a problem, and I travel whenever. Have fun, enjoy the sun, food, look at that picture of Puerto Peñasco! Oh, yes, you will need a temp. visa, but very inexpensive, and you are welcome. Barbara Warren You need a temp VISA, IF you stay more than 3 days. Always been the law. Hi there, We’re planning a week-long trip to Puerto Peñasco in mid/lateMarch. I have two questions: Are there bowling alleys in Puerto Peñasco? If so, can I have the names and locations? Is there a shuttle service you’d recommend? Or a van rental where U.S. citizens can rent a car? We will need 1 van for 11 people or a few cars for the same number for the week. It’s fine to have a driver. Thank you! Nina Yu Hi, sorry I’m late, was out of the country for Super Bowl. NO bowling. YES shuttle. You definitely want to check on HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT. Talk to the owner, Lynnelle at 866-443-2368 OR go to their Facebook Page or website. Whoever rides shotgun is on alto duty when driving in RP! :) Claire Stickney Knightly Perfectly said Claire

I was down the week of MLK and took this picture. Thought it might make a good cover picture. Jim Nesbitt New Mexico Hola, thanks Jim. It is a great photo. Thanks for thinking of us!...but unfortunately it doesn’t fit our format, which is vertical SandyO Satisfied Frog in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico has thee best fried chicken, Pollo Lucas (yellow chicken because our chicken is the freshest.) or any chicken taco stand (also beef, carne asada, shrimp, fish, tacos like Taco Brisas) etc. Mexico has good, clean chicken, Amen! Barbara Warren Amen to that Barbara. Tacos at Rocky Point used to land you in the hospital, I guess things are better now. Donald Drollinger I have lived here for 25 years. I have eaten at every restaurant and little corner taco stand. I HAVE NEVER “Landed in the hospital”, as you stated! SandyO I, also Miss. Sandy have seen many changes in this small town. I am sure there are many other old timers that can also say the same. Vickie Emrick Yes, Miss Vickie...guess you could say that I am an old timer, and in 25 years have seen MUCHO!! Thank you Alicia for helping with our RPT subscription! Richard & Doreen Evans Flagstaff, AZ Best Advice. A good laugh will change a bad day into a good day in an instant. Kathy Corbett Klopp Always in Rocky Point but I’ve never be here. Josefina Daniel Rojas Yes, you gotta go!! South Side Jillz is at the end of Calle 13, on the left, before Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Big, bright turquoise building. Dear Sandra, please find enclosed a check to continue our subscription. Regards. Diane Radford & Pam Evans Highland Heights, Ohio Thank you for the info, can’t wait to be there next week! Gina Dryden You are very welcome, Gina. I know you will like the Coastal Hwy.

Oh yes we learned that. The girl we talked to is a student and was very appreciative. LOVE talking to locals and learning about RP. Always tip everyone! Jody Denton Thanks Jody. Yes, always remember to tip your grocery bagger, AND your PEMEX attendant! We much prefer the “local” chicken having grown up on a farm and knowing what real chicken looks like, we occasionally shuttle it back to AZ since it is so much tastier. Jim Walker Yes, our chicken is fresh and delicious. Just don’t “shuttle it” on purpose. OK? Sandy! Thank you for all you did for Alice when we first came to RP. She really loved this town and really missed it. She also really loved you guys. Bob Omang The feeling was definitely shared. SandyO Just remember, we are here to relax. Take it easy crossing and enjoy the bypass. Slick Stefaniak Right on, Slick Stefaniak! Thank you for re posting...I have been bringing organic chicken from the US and now I will not need to! How about our eggs in Rocky Point...are they coming from all organic sources or do we have mixed? Madre Del Mar Read the great article about our eggs, in our March issue. I am the designated stop sign spotter, usually announced by me screaming to my husband, “stop, stop, STOP!” or “railroad tracks, STOP”!! Mary Sramek Neilander Hahahahaha...and here I thought that I was the ONLY ONE who actually STOPS (count to three) at RRX’s. Hello! I live in Arizona, can I subscribe to your news paper? Do you mail copies? Heather Brown Of course, Heather, we mail all over the country. Send your check, made to SO’Hare POBox 887 Lukeville, AZ 85341 and we will start your subscription ASAP. Well...We have had a Very busy week so far here in Mexico. Beach combing, running in the sand, swimming in the Sea, finding sand dollars and all kinds of crustaceans, finding new friends, Whale watching, seeing the Dolphins go by 2 to 3 times a day. Cindy Leonhardt Tis the life, tis it not?

I always used to daydream about a little trailer by the sea in RP Gretchen Patze Liz Patze Amy Patze I lived your dream for about 5 years, Amy. SandyO Flour is better. No competition. Corn tortillas taste pretty good but they fall apart WAY too easily. Flour tortillas taste great and can handle the stress of an overstuffed taco or burrito. Stephen Yoder You do have a point there, Stephen So hoping the seas are calm when we come down next month. We’ve been wanting to get down to Bird Island with Captain Oscar Preciado of Del Mar Charters! Amazing pictures!! Vi Jaren We were stopped in Sonoyta last time we were down, was not speeding, going very slow and they were on the other side of the road, did a u turn and stopped us. Gun showed 65, told them I was not speeding. After much debate, they let us go without a fine. I would have gone to the station, not paying and we never speed because we know that they stop you. Even if you obey the limits, they can still stop you. Darlene Pulsifer I love the chicken Marsala... and the filet Gorgonzola...oh, the huevos rancheros...and the... everything at Max’s Cafe. Belinda Bolia To Whom it May Concern, Is there anywhere in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa or Chandler to pick up the Rocky Point Times paper? In other words, newspaper stand somewhere? Regards, Alika No. Since the paper is FREE, we must rely on our readers to take copies to favorite spots in Phoenix and Tucson areas. You may subscribe at www.rptimes.com, or by mail to POBox 887 Lukeville, AZ 85341, or call 9AM-5PM M-F (480) 463-6255, or simply send your check for $35usd to our P.O. Box and request a subscription. Thanks for asking. SandyO

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On The Road Headed South… Quack Ups By Vince Deadmond

Yep, I have done it again, I invited some newbies to my fly fishing party in Rocky Point, Mexico. They nominated me as the fly fishing fun cruise director, I hope they are ready. No Kenny G on this trip, Rodger Clyne is cranked up, and I am eager to show my friends the simple pleasures of RP. We have a tight schedule, but we should see a spectacular beach sunset when we arrive. The next order of business will be some authentic street tacos, or a plate of chili rellenos rice and beans. We make a precision pit stop at the Shell station in Ajo, and I endeavor not to become that old guy with the yellow sox and the rusty zipper. Spring in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico is a great place to start your fly fishing season. Usually by now you have put away the polar fleece warm clothing and opted for swim trunks and sun block. Just remember to remove sunblock and insect repellant from your hands before you handle your expensive fly lines, those chemicals can eat your fly line. As the fly fishing fun cruise director I have a few suggestions for your fly fishing Rocky Point trip. Appropriate Gear: a nine foot, six to eight weight fly rod will get you started. I like a mid to large arbor reel rated for saltwater. I would recommend that you have two fly lines to fish here. One floating line for casting poppers, and a one heavy sink tip line for fishing deeper water. A 200 grain line for your six weight, a 300 grain line for your seven weight, and a 400 grain line for your eight weight would be good for probing deeper waters. These fish are not leader or tippet shy I usually use 6 feet of leader (easier to cast tandem flies) and 16-20 pound fluorocarbon tippet to tie on my fly. If I find Pompano in a rock pile I can spend hours casting to them with a Bass popper, with a shrimp or bait fish dropper about 18 inches below the popper. When I can’t find Pompano I’ll fish deep with my sinking lines and usually use two Clouser Minnow patterns. Usually one light colored and one dark, if one color turns out to be the

By Bob Snyder

better producer I’ll fish two of the same color. Keep changing your retrieve until you find what the fish want today. I’ll start with a slow strip and then speed things up, if that does not work I’ll bounce flies off the bottom. Then I’ll change sizes of flies to get a strike. I often fish by the Malecon and if the fishing is not holding my interest I can go in for a nice breakfast or lunch, and come back later.

Water Craft: I prefer to use my inflatable pontoon boat. It’s a stable craft and allows me to cover a good amount of water while taking enough gear for a variety of fishing opportunities. I look at the wind and tide chart and try to go with the flow rather than fight it. If I am fishing from shore, I like the first and second estuary. If you are fishing from shore shuffle your feet as you walk to avoid being stung by a sting ray. Many of you already have a kayak I think it would be suited to doing a little fishing as well. Useful Patterns: My three favorite fly patterns are the Clouser Minnow,

Gotch’a, and the Popper. I keep them tied in a variety of colors and sizes. If you are just getting started I would concentrate on acquiring numbers of a size four. Then move to a size six, then on to a size two. Colors that are usually good: white, red, yellow, chartreuse, tan, pink, and combinations of these colors, like red over white, and tan over white. Most of my flies are tied with flashabou and give off some sparkle. If you are fly fisher and have gear bring it, the closest place to Rocky Point to buy fly fishing gear is Phoenix or Tucson. You can find some mono and fluorocarbon lines at the local bait and tackle shops. Your bright colored Alaska flies will catch fish here, just make sure they are tied on a hook that won’t rust. Catch Of The Day: I have caught over 30 different species of fish here in Rocky Point, and I still have some of those, “What the heck is that!” moments. The most common fly rod fish are Rock Bass, Pompano, Orange Mouth Corvina, Trigger, Bone Fish, and Grouper. Many times I will catch, photograph, and release the fish that I catch. Practice good catch and release procedure. Don’t handle the fish any more or any longer than necessary. Keep them in the water, don’t drag them through the sand, this removes their protective slime. The more time out of the water the more stress you put on the fish lessening his chance for survival. A Small Problem: There never seems to be enough time to eat and drink at all of the good places in Puerto Peñasco when you visit for a short weekend. Here are a few of my favorites in no particular order: La Curva, El Capitan, Latitude 31, South Side Jillz, Skullyz, Wrecked at the Reef, Pollo Lucas, The Satisfied Frog, Chef Mickey’s Place, Kaffee Haus, Al Capone’s Seafood and Pizzaria, and the next ten or eleven places that I could mention are just as good. If you are the fun cruise director for your party you should try my list and develop your own list as well.

I hope this short story has brought a smile to your lips, and a desire to get out and fish Puerto Peñasco. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Guy can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.comand at (480) 982-7461. Hope to see you on the water soon!

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER “Help Us Help Them”

By Barb Mumaugh

Spring is coming to a close and we are getting ready for summer-time. Definitely a time when we need a LOT of plastic dog play pools for them to go soak in to get out of the heat! So if anyone finds a sale – sometimes they have them at the Dollar Stores or at Walmart for half off, please pick us up one or two. The dogs and puppies love them! With weekly visits from the city’s Animal Care and Control bringing us by dogs in the hopes that we can take some, with puppy season and with the usual flow of dogs showing up on the doorstep from locals and tourists finding them in the streets, we are at a max capacity of over 180 dogs. That’s a LOT of mouths to feed and vet bills to pay for. All the food you are bringing by is the only thing that keeps us afloat. We rely 100 percent on donations and they are tax deductible as we are a 501c3 nonprofit organization so thank you for every bag, dollar or hour of volunteer time you have to give! A happy ending story is the litter of 3 puppies that were dropped off at our door step at barely 4 weeks old with no mother. Barb’s Dog Rescue team took turns and shifts bottle feeding the puppies with milk and supplements to make up for being taken away from the mother too soon (the mother’s milk builds up the puppies antibodies to go on and face the world on its own!) They officially made it through the danger zone and had their first couple of vaccinations and are almost old enough so they will be spayed/neutered. We have several people that have stopped by that have expressed interest in possibly rescuing these guys (and either way they

will find a home!) and we are so happy that this litter of puppies is going to end up with a cheerful ending and second chance! Once again, we are very grateful to all of you that already do support Barbs Dog Rescue. We would also like to thank the other rescue efforts in Rocky Point and the City of Peñasco for their support.

Every penny goes to helping the stray and homeless dogs - come visit and see for yourself! We have lots of puppies that would love to be held and big dogs that need a few extra pets. So stop by, donate a bag of dog food to feed some appreciative animals and get a kiss or two! We would not be able to help any of these dogs without your support and all donations are greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116, Lukeville 85341 or sent online at www. barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.

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

Mayor’s Tourist Assistance Unit (Tau) Proves To Be Valuable Asset As First Responders By Joe Houchin

Successes tallied by the well selected and trained group of mostly young professionals that make up the TAU are mounting daily in diverse areas from first responders at accident sites to roadside assistance and much more. No matter where they help, their presence is a much appreciated addition to the city’s service corps.

You can find TAU agents on duty wherever there are tourists in our little slice of paradise by the sea, and we’ve had no shortage of visitors, especially in the month of March. Figures from our convention and visitors’ bureau indicate 55,000 spring breakers from universities around the southwestern U.S. partied hardy on our beaches and favorite tourist hang outs during the first three weeks of the month. They were followed immediately by the onslaught of over 80,000 contented national visitors who pack Puerto Peñasco to the brim every Semana Santa (Easter week). They fill our beaches with joy and laughter into the early evenings. Mexican bandas play all day and night to keep the party going in celebration of the revered resurrection of Jesus Christ on the Sunday after His crucifixion on Good Friday.

When you have thousands of revelers you can count on hundreds of emergencies, major and minor, throughout our dreamtown. That’s where TAU shined as first responders to over 95% of incidents involving accidents and other medical emergencies, according to Luis Molina, Director of the TAU force. The incident statistics fared well, considering the number of visitors: only 37 accidents, including quads, rhinos and automobiles, all from reckless, negligent and/or alcohol related causes that resulted in 47 injuries; 23 people were stung by rays or jelly fish; seven

lost minors were all returned to their families; one rollover accident on the Peñasco-Caborca Highway and there were no fatalities.

This is in addition to the plethora of other routine services the attentive TAU agents happily provide, whether it’s jump starting a Rhino out in the sand dunes or providing helpful information in the Malecon. The TAU has grown even since our last story about their official launch (http://www. sonoranresorts.mx/mayor-kiko-munrounderstands-value-of-tourism-and-how-toserve-the-market/). Up from 16 to now 22 agents, all are even better equipped with more vehicles and full rescue packs. Throughout the month of March, Molina assigned eight patrols on the beach road from Playa Bonita to Cholla Bay along with ample Red Cross and Fire Department ambulances.

In the last month, TAU has opened a tourist information office in the midst of the Malecon, recruited 15 volunteer life guards concentrating on the crowded Hermosa and Mi Playa public beaches and added quad patrols, the only vehicles legally allowed on the beaches of Puerto Peñasco. After the crowds dissipate in April, Luis Molina is planning continued, more advanced training of the Tourist Assistance Unit agents in such subjects as English language, CPR, First Aid, Defense and equipment maintenance. You can use social media to find out what’s going in Puerto Peñasco now on Facebook: Mayor Kiko Munro. And, of course, there’s and app for that as well: Go to Google Play Store and search for Puerto Peñasco and the city logo that looks like this: Puerto Peñasco 2015-2018 The Tourist Assistance Unit is here to stay and will only grow in size and effectiveness, much to the glee of visitors and residents alike.

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

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Marcia Diane

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

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

Rosarie Salerno

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

Mike Bibb

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Bob Snyder

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

Cap’n Greg

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. High school class clown. Transplanted out west at the tender age of 20. Married in Las Vegas, where he raised 3 kids. Worked in sales his whole adult life. He has been coming to RP on vacation for about 20 years from Las Vegas. He has lived and worked year round at Puerta Privada on Sandy Beach for the past 5 years. Bob had a ton of fun being cast from the local pool to play a small roll in the Diego Luna directed movie, ‘Cesar Chavez’ staring Michael Peña. Loves fishing, golfing, horseshoes and pool, and of course, telling jokes.

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

Rob Baylor

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

Lannette Phipps

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

Nancy Phelan

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

Steve Franklin

in Old Town near Mercedes.

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

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