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Editorial by By Lannette Phipps

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

ay, May, oh how I love thee! I think I’m back to May and October being my pick for the best months to live in Rocky Point (though every month you can live on the beach is pretty nice). April was fantastic this year. It’s so nice when you can finally open the doors and windows and catch that wonderful sea breeze…not too cold…not too hot…just perfect! My favorite months have always been May and October, except last year seemed brutal weather wise – I think I turned the air conditioning on in January. It’s still April as I write this so I’m hoping May will turn out to be just as perfect as April was especially since we have Mom’s Memorial El Golfo Run taking place on the 17th. If you want to go, be sure to contact Alicia at the office and she will give you all the info you need to join in on the fun. Semana Santa was a blast this year – as it is every year. I don’t know the official numbers, but the beaches, Cholla Bay and town were absolutely packed. I was travelling in and out of town during the week/weekend when there was a 2-mile line, trying to get into Mexico, at 10:30 in the morning on a Wednesday, you

know there are going to be a ton of people in Rocky Point for the weekend. You can take a look at the photos on social media. Search for ones from Cholla Bay and remember that we have a high tide fluctuation, so you don’t want to be parking your car in the tidal zone if you are not familiar with our tides and have a tide chart handy. There were lots of vehicles stuck in the water when the tide came in – some covering the engines - yet no one seemed to be too terribly bothered. It was pretty comical, since it wasn’t my vehicle, but I imagine there were some pretty upset folks once they sobered up. Does insurance cover that? Hmmmm. I’m happy to report that, by the time you read the April paper, most of the potholes around town and on Hwy. 8 had been fixed (and now they are probably

chewed up again from all the traffic). So, don’t let your guard down since the “fix” sometimes doesn’t last too long – though it looks like they used asphalt and packed it in there good. I did see some chunks start to come out of the highway as I traveled back and forth during Semana Santa, but not too bad. I should be going to El Golfo soon and will report on how the Coastal Highway looks, so check our Facebook page for the latest info. Peñasco has made Forbes and the Los Angeles Times! We are a big deal now – not that we weren’t before, of course. Our December cruise aboard the Astoria, which departs from Rocky Point on December 7th for 11/12 days, is making big news AND Rocky Point was named as one of the TOP 10 BEST Spring Break spots CON'T ON PAGE 24

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

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

CALLING FROM THE U.S.

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

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

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

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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

INDEX A

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

B Baja Autoservices..........................044-638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Barb’s Dog Rescue........................044-638-114-1659 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brenda Lee Design................................602-909-9146 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Q&R

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or.......................................................(520) 777-0018

Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

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

Emergency dial...071

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

Emergency dial...068

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

Emergency dial...066

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

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

Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627 Closed Wed.

Sushi Sun 383-2772

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

Pedro's Restaurant (638) 105-5166

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

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

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

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

EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 2019 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Wednesday 1st • Mexico Labor Day Saturday 4th • Rocky Point Triathlon at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort. • Agave Festival in Sandy Beach (Between Garufa's and Chango's). Visit www. rockypointfiesta.com • Chili Cookoff & Garage Sale at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay • 2nd Annual Stick Horse Derby at Manny's Beach Club, to benefit the Puerto Peñasco Scouts. Sunday 5th • Cinco de Mayo / Batalla de Puebla • Agave Festival in Sandy Beach (Between Garufa's and Chango's). Visit www. rockypointfiesta.com Thursday 9th • CBSC Phase II Fishing Derby in Cholla Bay Friday 10th • Dia De Las Madres / Mexico Mother's Day • CBSC Phase II Fishing Derby in Cholla Bay • Santa Claus Club Cornhole Tournament VI at Baja Cantina Hotel in the Mirador Saturday 11th • CBSC Phase II Fishing Derby in Cholla Bay • Santa Claus Club Cornhole Tournament VI at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay Sunday 12 • Mother's day (U.S.) • Santa Claus Club Cornhole Tournament VI at Chango's Bar on Sandy Beach th

Friday 17th • SADR Tequila 150 • El Golfo 4x4 Run. Please email Alicia at rockypointtimes.com for more info. Saturday 18th • SADR Tequila 150 • El Golfo 4x4 Run. Please email Alicia at rockypointtimes.com for more info. • 13th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort • 8pm MazaPalooza Fest! at Kilombo Cafe Sunday 19th • SADR Tequila 150 • El Golfo 4x4 Run. Please email Alicia at rockypointtimes.com for more info.

Thursday 23rd • CBSC Phase III Fishing Derby in Cholla Bay Saturday 24th • CBSC Phase III Fishing Derby in Cholla Bay Sunday 25th • CBSC Phase III Fishing Derby in Cholla Bay Monday 26th • CBSC Fish Fry in Cholla Bay Tuesday 27th • Memorial Day • 8am - 2pm Pancake Breakfast at Manny's Beach Club, to benefit the Adopt A Classrooom. JUNE 2019 Thursday 6th • Circus Mexicus - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Friday 7th • Circus Mexicus - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Saturday 8th • Circus Mexicus - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers • OTL - Over the Line Softball by JJ's Cantina, event will be Next to the Reef. Sunday 9th • Circus Mexicus - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers • Rubber Duckie Race in front of the Sonoran Spa. Sunday 16th • Father's Day JULY 2019 Thursday 4th • Happy U.S. Independence Day! AUGUST 2019 Thursday 1st • Happy Birthday Alicia! SEPTEMBER 2019 Monday 2nd • Labor Day (U.S.) Monday 16th • Mexico Indepence Day OCTOBER 2019 Monday 14th • Columbus Day (U.S.) Thursday 31st • Halloween NOVEMBER 2019 Monday 11th • Veterans Day (U.S.)

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

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f you think Rocky Point is a destination only for young people, think again. Sure, there are throngs of hardbodied university students who enjoy their youth to extremes, the men with their square jaws and rippling muscles, and the shapely women barely swathed in tiny scraps of Spandex that... That... Um... Uh... Wait. I got distracted there for a second. Let me start over. The freewheeling atmosphere of a beachside paradise within four hours of Tucson and Phoenix is a huge draw for spring breakers and those who may enjoy adult beverages to excess. So, what else is new? But I gotta tell you, for people like me who have reached a more mature stage in life, this place is incredible. For example, I am content to spend six hours a day on the beach reading, watching endless formations of pelicans fly by, and looking for dolphin jumps and whale breaches. The passing of pleasure boats and commercial shrimpers is a bonus. Then there are many species of wading birds, diving birds and the sparrows cleaning up my tortilla chip crumbs. Do you like a bit of exercise with your relaxation? Dozens of times I have walked from the Peñasco del Sol Hotel all the way down Sandy Beach, past Playa Bonita and the condo strip to Wrecked at the far end.

Then a cool drink before a casual return to Bonita for more refreshments, a snack or a meal and a spectacular sunset. (By the way, after the thousands have celebrated spring break and Semana Santa, Sandy Beach can make for quite a rewarding metal detector outing.) Like to shop? Then you can bargain for trinkets and souvenirs at the Malecon and out on Rodeo Drive. (If you haven't been there, ask almost anyone for directions.) And a shopping frenzy would not be complete without stopping by Mercedes on the way to the fish market for artwork, pottery, rustic furniture, Day of the Dead items and a dizzying assortment of colorful glassware scattered among a maze of connecting rooms. It literally would take months to sample the assorted offerings of scores of restaurants and street vendors. And after choosing favorite spots, believe me, there is always another to add to the list. For those of you who are reading this Rocky Point Times because someone left it in your dentist's office, I welcome you to come on down. And for those who visit once or twice a year, why not come more often? It's much more than a place where you'll see bevies of gorgeous UA coeds with...Uh...Oops. There I go again.

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Encantame Towers Grand Opening Celebration!!

here’s been alot of buzz regarding the construction of the New Model, Sales Center and Roundabout for Encantame Towers on Sandy Beach! As of this writing, the fabulous 2-bedroom model is open for viewing, so stop by daily from 9am - 5pm. The finishing touches are currently being made on the Sales Center and Roundabout, (or Glorieta, as they say in Spanish.) They would like to extend an invitation to ALL OF YOU, to join them for food, drinks and music, on Saturday May 25 at 12pm for the ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening Celebration of the new Sandy Beach offsite facilities! Encantame Towers is a New Generation Beachfront Development that will be located on the pristine beach of Playa Encanto. They will be taking Peñasco to new heights with buildings soaring 25 floors! That same day, prior to the festivities, they will also be “officially” breaking ground, onsite, for Phase One of the development. The site is just 15 min from the Overpass North of town, or 15 minutes from city hall at Benito Juarez and Fremont. Pre-Sales began at the end of October for building One and are currently over 60% Sold. This is the 6th hi rise condo project in Puerto Peñasco, for

A literary column By Marcia Diane May, May! How fast we got here…must have to do with that Black Hole thing…time is indeed speeding up…just go ask Stephen. So how did it go, the little exercise challenge I put forth last month. Did you find the rhythm in a favorite nursery rhyme, did you fall in love with a poet. Well, let’s reach back in time… can you all identify this poet. into the strenuous briefness Life: handorgans and April darkness, friends i charge laughing. Into the hair-thin tints of yellow dawn, into the women-coloured twilight i smilingly glide. I into the big vermilion departure swim, sayingly; (Do you think?) the i do, world is probably made of roses & hello: (of solongs and, ashes) And just for fun a little early summer fling of mine: Morning

the developers, Miguel Guevara and Mary Snyder. This will be another success story of quality construction, amazing amenities, innovative floor plans, and stellar reputation.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Grand Opening Celebration, where a good time will be had by all on Memorial Day Weekend! For additional information about Encantame Towers, please call 480-445-9200 from the US, 638-688-1010 locally, or stop by the model on Sandy Beach. You may also visit the website at EncantameTowers.com.

did you know birds like to sun their chests in the rising light have you ever tried it. M. Diane @4.6.19 Looking forward to your guess as to the mystery poet featured today…give us a shout at: m.diane. writeon@gmail.com and we’ll let you know who got there first.

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Woo Hoo...Hold Onto Your Hats... It’s Circus Mexicus Time In Rocky Point!!!

By Mark Paliscak

appy May, Happy Start of the Summer south of the border… ROCKY POINT!!! Ah, the warm days and breezy nights of June are upon us. This is just such a fabulous time to be “home” in Rocky Point. The sea has really warmed up the last month and it’s great to see more and more people enjoying the surf, water sports, banana boating or just floating in the sea. And best of all, it is that time of the year again when Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers come to town with a whole array of singers and bands that literally keeps the whole town rocking from Cholla Bay to Sandy Beach to Old Port and down to Manny’s at the Mirador. The event starts on Thursday June 6th and ends 3 days later on Sunday June 9th (what a day!). That’s four fun-filled amazing days with soccer tournaments, volleyball tournaments, drink specials at all the bars culminating in the live show right on the sand behind the Sonoran Sea and Banditos. Rumor has it they are even having a kissing booth again at the VIP bar this year…you buy one tequila shot…you get a tequila shot. You buy 2 shots…and you get 2 tequilas, a hug and a kiss. What a bargain! The event truly is a DON’T MISS IT WEEKEND which is why there were visitors and

revelers from 35 states and 5 countries at last year’s event! I recently sat down with Roger Clyne from obviously Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers for a quick chat about Circus Mexicus and the 20th celebration year of hosting Circus Mexicus in Rocky Point. Marco: How did Circus Mexicus start 20 years ago? Roger: Circus Mexicus started because I love Mexico and I love music. When the Refreshments called it quits and I formed the Peacemakers, I did not have a record label, a booking agent nor a management company who would stand in the way of my crazy vision of playing a concert in

Puerto Peñasco. So, I got in a van, took a trip to Rocky Point, knocked on doors and finally found a venue that would lend my new band a stage for a night. Now, unbelievably it’s been 20 years!!! Marco: That’s really quite remarkable… from one band on one night to a four day music festival that involves so many sites all over town…truly awesome! Roger, what is your favorite part about playing Circus Mexicus? Roger: I get to hang out with my favorite people in my favorite place and do my favorite things! Marco: What makes Rocky Point so special for you? Roger: It’s my second home! I love this place. It’s slower and more relaxed than the treadmill up North. Time isn’t money. And sunsets…I cherish the sunsets! Marco: Can you give me a little tour of your musical background and how you got to the point of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers? Roger: That’s an essay question! How about you give me an excuse to come down to Rocky Point and do a full length feature interview about that question?!! I’ll buy the first drink at Banditos!! Marco: As Scotty Pea would say, “Done and done”…we will have to plan it! When you are not performing in Rocky Point, what are some of your favorite things to do? Roger: I love fly fishing, making margaritas for friends and writing music. Marco: I bet you can make a mean margarita! Speaking of…How is your Mexican Moonshine Tequila coming along? Roger: We have to keep making more and more and still it is harder and harder

to find…I guess that’s a good thing! Marco: I’ll say! What is new this year with the band and specifically Circus Mexicus? Roger: The 20th year anniversary of our festival in Mexico coincides with the 20th year anniversary of Roger Clyne and the Peacemaker’s debut record, “Honky Tonk Union”. And the band is being inducted into the Arizona Music Hall of Fame this year. This year, at Circus Mexicus we have our most luminous lineup…we have both national and international talent! There is more amazing things happening at this year’s festival that any fan can possibly attend. Pace yourself! Marco: That is awesome and congrats for sure on your inductee into the Hall of Fame!

Thank you Roger Clyne for the interview and insight into what makes Circus Mexicus so special and now I truly know the adoration all of the fans have for Roger, the band and the entire event! I do plan to take Roger up on the Banditos essay about his musical career…Stay tuned for an upcoming edition in the Rocky Point Times. Until next month, stay cool and stay awesome and please be sure to come see me bartending at the VIP tent at Circus Mexicus…remember what 2 shots will get ‘ya!!! Oh, and remember to check out one of my favorite acts performing on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Mirainga!!! WHAT A SHOW!!!!!!!! ADIOS AMIGOS GOD BLESS

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The Tipping Point Has Arrived. April Returns a Historic Month for Puerto Peñasco

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

he month of April was a historic month as Forbes Magazine named Puerto Peñasco among the top ten spring break destinations for 2019; record-breaking crowds visited us for both Spring Break and Semana Santa; and we received news of Las Palomas completing Phase III; and Rocky Point’s first cruise liner is scheduled to set sail from Peñasco this December. It’s no wonder why crowds are up this year during the month of April because Forbes Magazine ranked Puerto Peñasco 6th in the world this year for the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in an article published back in March. According to Forbes Magazine, “Puerto Peñasco is described as a small fishing village located on the Sea of Cortes in Mexico, is a little over 60 miles from the US border which makes

The bottom line is whether you are considering building your dream home, purchasing a condo or an existing home now is the time to make your move.

the seaside city a popular drive to destination (from Arizona, you can arrive in 3 hours). You can snorkel with sea lions at Bird Island or fish at Rocky Point beaches.” In just the first weekend of spring break we saw an estimated 29,000 tourists according to the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau with hotel occupancy rates reaching highs of 77%. In other news, we learned that Las Palomas is planning to move forward with the completion of the Phase III section of their master-planned resort during an official ceremony held on April 9. In attendance was the Governor of Sonora, Claudia Pavlovich and the President of Puerto Peñasco, Kiko Munro who both broke the exciting news to an audience of dignitaries, condo owners and local citizens in attendance.

All this news is on the heels of a major announcement back in March that Rocky Point’s first cruise liner will “officially,” set sail from Puerto Peñasco and cruise the Gulf of California in an historic event for the city during the first week of December. Cruise and Maritime Voyages, the company responsible for Puerto Peñasco’ s longawaited maiden voyage, will launch the new service using its ship, the Astoria officially on December 7th. They will be the only company currently cruising the Gulf of California. The Astoria has 277 cabins and a capacity for 500 passengers. Currently there are 6, 11-day trips that will be offered over this year and next according to Hector Vazquez, Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau President, as he joined the CBS5 This Morning & 3 TV's Good Morning Arizona news teams in a live interview. Destinations along the way include Topolobampo, Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Loreto, and Santa Rosalía. The pier is still under construction, but there

Going it alone and not hiring an experienced contractor/home builder may seem like a great way to save money but in the end, it is guaranteed to cost you more than you anticipated.

is a possibility if could be ready by December according to Vazquez. He said in the interview that if the pier is not completed by December then passengers will be ferried to the ship for boarding. For those of us who live here fulltime there is a feeling we are at the tipping point where things begin to grow exponentially in terms of

development, housing starts and real estate sales. According to real estate sources there are many deals available on lots. For example, beachfront lots in Las Conchas can start in low $200s and if you choose a lot with a short walk to the beach prices average $25,000 plus closing costs. Prices are for land are still very reasonable and there are many other beachfront communities with excellent deals on land available as well. It is always best to contact one of our many real estate professionals who advertise in this newspaper who would be happy to discuss the opportunities available during your stay. If you do purchase a lot in the future just know it is not difficult to build your dream home and there has never been a better time to start construction given the strength of the dollar and the competitive lot prices. Just make sure to protect your money and property by choosing a company who abides by Mexican Federal Labor Laws, has an outstanding reputation in the community, who uses American Construction Contracts and protects all funds with an American Escrow accounts during the construction process. The bottom line is whether you are considering building your dream home, purchasing a condo or an existing home now is the time to make your move. Once the cruise terminal opens these types of current low prices will only be a memory.

That Rocky Point’s first cruise liner will “officially,” set sail from Puerto Peñasco and cruise the Gulf of California in an historic event for the city during the first week of December.

Governor of Sonora Claudia Pavlovich center and the President of Puerto Peñasco Kiko Munro right along with delegates pose for a picture in front of Phase 3 of Las Palomas set for completion this year. About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh

re you ready?...Let’s get underway, a cruise ship is coming to town. We’ve been dreaming about the possibility of Puerto Peñasco becoming a Cruise home port and although it may not be packaged exactly as we envisioned, on December 7, 2019, Puerto Peñasco is officially a destination for a British based cruise line. Cruise and Maritime Voyages better known to its loyal followers as CMV is doing their first Mexico Sea of Cortez voyage. This British based cruise line, who has been around since 2010, is better known in Britain, Europe and Australia. But at the end of this year, it is branching off to try their experience with a “Treasures of the Sea of Cortez” voyage. CMV is bringing in their ship Astoria (550 passenger ship) with a target of booking 500 passengers. From a cruise perspective, this is an authentic boutique cruise that will depart and return to the same port, Puerto Peñasco, 12 days after it gets underway. There are five, 11-night sailings beginning in December 2019 and wrapping up in February 2020 with a second season coming Fall 2020 with the possibly of shorter voyages (7 or 8 nights). All cruises are scheduled in Prime-time Whale Season.

Interested? Want some more details? Me too. So, after interviewing John Dennis, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Cruise & Maritime Voyage, I gathered specifics: Dennis, who first visited Puerto Peñasco last year, and is currently out of Ft. Lauderdale, remarked that he liked our quaint area and that it reminded him of Key West. When I asked him about the ship that is going to grace our harbor, he stated “They chose, the Astoria, because of its size, and that it is conducive to this type of exploration. The Astoria will offer a soft adventure for the more seasoned cruisers.” Dennis added, “The Astoria is an authentic ship, comfortable in size with good size rooms.” Authentic it is, as a cruise on Astoria will inspire history buffs and give travelers a feather in their cap for setting sail on the world’s oldest active ongoing passenger ship. The Astoria was originally built and launched as MS Stockholm in 1948. It is a sleek Swedish boat that had a history with Andrea Doria and has changed hands and countries many times. She has been updated in 2013, and her size is perfect for smaller ports such as Puerto Peñasco. CMV will tender everyone into town through our harbor. And her handsome frame will be displayed for all to see from our shore.

43 Suites, 2 dining facilities, one buffet, one sit-down, two bars/lounges, beauty salon, spa, a small casino, chapel, library, showroom, fitness center and a swimming pool. Who is this cruise for? This cruise will appeal to many types of adults who like to cruise, or those who wish to try a smaller ship for their firsttime sailing. Here are 7 types of travelers this cruise would appeal to: 1. A person that is looking for a little bit of adventure and is a seasoned cruiser. 2. A person who has always wanted to visit the various ports on the nautical ladder of Mexico and finally can accomplish this in 11 nights. 3. A person who can easily travel to Puerto Peñasco. The nice thing about this cruise is that if you live in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, you can take a nice road trip to Rocky Point and eliminate expensive flights. Unlike most cruises, which have a different departure and arrival country, this cruise is great because you end up where you began. 4. This cruise is a great alternative for anyone who doesn’t like to fly. Yes, you can drive on down to Puerto Peñasco, or take a coach down and set sail on an intimate voyage and explore the Sea of Cortez. 5. Any whale lovers out there? The cruise is during whale season, so hello to anyone who’s ever wanted to see

The sea, once it casts it spell, holds one in its net forever.” Jacques Cousteau

So, what’s on the world’s oldest passenger ship? Fun Facts about the Astoria: it was refurbished in 2013. It is 525 feet in length, 49 inside cabins, 212 outside cabins,

“Jacque Cousteau World’s Aquarium” up close and personal. Ahoy mates, come on board. Imagine being on the deck, and seeing these magnificent mammals breach the Sea of Cortez. 6. Anyone who doesn’t have any fun holiday plans, give yourself a holiday gift of adventure. One cruise is over Christmas, and one is over New Years. Note: this is an adult only adventure, no children facilities on the Astoria. 7. And finally, Rocky Point lovers, visitors and locals who have been anxiously awaiting this exciting adventure to begin in our city. If you support beautiful cultural adventures, this is for you. CMV is offering a small ship that will not be fueling in Puerto Peñasco and a unique experience which offers an enlightened adventure of our planets spectacular jewel, the Sea of Cortez. What’s included in the fare? Full board cuisine, afternoon teas and late-night snacks, self service tea & coffee, big show entertainment, daytime activities, guest speakers, art & crafts, porterage of luggage port to cabin, port taxes. Itinerary Puerto Peñasco Topolobampo (Mexico) - great place to go on the train to the Copper Canyon) Mazatlán (Mexico) Cabo San Lucas Loreto Santa Rosalia Guaymas/San Carlos Go online for a video. Cruiseandmaritime.tv or search MV Astoria Cruise Ship Tour 2018 on youtube Or call 855 206 4897.

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

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Baja Motorcycle Trip Part II And Adventures in Mexico By Bryan Blow Owner, Ajo Satellite Sales

ulege is famous for duck hunting and fishing: The ducks of North America go into this region to get away from frozen lakes. Fishing is good up and down the coasts of Baja since that water that went back underground after it leaves San Ignacio, comes up again at Mulege, and goes into the ocean. There are lots of palm trees and it is another jewel in Baja. There used to be a Mexican hotel there that had an airstrip that you fly could fly into and get a room and it was famous for a big shootout from gangs of the cartels. Back when I took my motorcycle trip down the Baja it was a welcome sight after coming across the arid hot desert of Baja. And just South of Mulege there is the very lovely bay of Concepcion: People say that Montego Bay in the Bahama is the most beautiful bay in the world, but I dispute that – there is only one way to describe Concepcion and that is beautiful! I imagine that it is built up by now, whether you’ve seen it from air like I have in my plane or from atop of the hill. However, you see it, you will never forget it. From there you are on your way to Loreto where locals say the best fishing in Baja is here. When I first got to Loreto I stayed at a big Mexican hotel on the ocean. It did not have air conditioning, but it had high ceilings and big rooms. There was a large wedding going on and I was the only gringo there again, as usual, and they asked me to dance with the bride, which I did. I found out, at this dance, that it was custom to pin money to the Bride’s wedding gown and it was beautiful. The hotel had a very big pool, but you had to be careful diving in because the pool was only about 5 feet deep. One time when my wife was there with me, we had flown down and we stayed at a new big hotel in the city with all the modern conveniences. Another time we stayed at “my” Mexican hotel, where the wedding took place, and she said she preferred that one to the new one. Loreto has a big beautiful park and on my first trip there a lot of people were there. They had lemonade stands and the local boys were sitting on the fence and the girls were strutting by and there was music galore…It was so relaxing that I made a point to go there every year, but one year I came by and hardly anyone was in the park - I mean it looked deserted. On my way back to the hotel that night I could see why the park was so deserted – the town had finally got television, which that had to microwave over from Mexico City, too bad. From Loreto I was off to La Paz, which was a very nice city. It was so clean, and a good size city with a big airport. For quite a while I

had started growing a beard - on an elk hunt in Canada - and my wife hated it, so on one trip I decided to get it cut off. The barber did not want to cut it off especially the moustache, but I prevailed. When I got back to the hotel my wife was at a table on the porch so I went up and pulled back the chair and my wife said, “I am sorry that seat is taken” before she recognized it was me. I went out on a boat for fishing and the water was so clear that you could see the fish snatch your bait some 80 feet down. The fisherman I was with was so acute that when I was fishing, I caught and had caught an octopus he told me what I had on my line just by the feeling. Amazing. This is also where I caught the ferry to go to the mainland on my motorcycle trip. On my first motorcycle trip, I had an overnight cruise to Mazatlan, and you could sleep on deck, but I got a cabin. At dinner that night I met this fine fellow whose son was in the Boy Scouts. I had been a leader of the Boy Scouts in Ajo and had the 2nd largest troop in Arizona, they say. We had a nice visit and when we docked the next morning there were a large group of people on the dock: the elections were going on in Mexico and I thought some politician was going to give a speech. As I disembarked the ship I was led down the stern and there was my bike - the first one to come off. There was a Mexican couple there with a little boy and I asked him if he would hold my helmet while I got my bike off and his eyes got so big when I asked him. When I got my bike off the ship, the crowd started cheering – they were all there to see my bike! As I went down the line, I spotted the little boy who held my helmet and I asked him if he would like a short ride on my bike. I gave him my helmet and we did a circle around the dock and the crowd made such a noise that it attracted the attention of the Federales. There were 3 of them coming over and I always thought the population was afraid of the Federales, but not this crowd, they wouldn’t let them get to me until they told them what they wanted with me. Two had rifles, and one had a pistol, and they said they only wanted to make sure I was not going to sell my bike there. I assured them that I was not selling my bike and the trip had been and remained to be enjoyable. Earlier I had mentioned that I had told my wife, who wouldn’t ride a motorcycle that we would not be able to communicate during most of my trip down the Baja. We set up meeting points times for which I flew her in to our prearranged destinations. So, it was very important that I kept to a timetable so she would not worry. So, while I was on the Baja, she was in Mazatlan, and we would meet in Manzanillo. There was a beautiful hotel there where they shot the movie with Bo Derek and the expression “She is a 10” became famous worldwide. (Lannette is a 9, wouldn’t you

agree?) Anyway, this hotel had 110 rooms, all facing the ocean. They resembled designs from the Middle East and all were decorated in white and had spiral roofs and swimming pools so big you thought you were looking at another bay. Well, I left Baja and crossed over, and went to the airport and waited for my wife coming in from Mazatlan. Her plane landed and I was up in the lounge looking down and I saw nothing but Hispanic people coming off. So I thought, nuts, how are we going to get together if she missed the plan? Right then someone whopped me on my shoulder, and it was Lonell, she had laid in the sun so long in Mazatlan that I thought she was one of the Hispanic’s who had gotten off the plane. From there we went to the hotel and the staff was so enamored over my red full-dress Kawasaki 1000 cc bike they asked me that if they cleaned it up, could they ride it? After traveling through Baja, it needed a cleaning really bad, so I said sure, and they did a fine job. During my entire stay they kept it in the lobby so no one would steal it. On another Baja trip I flew my daughter, Melissa to Mazatlan and she rode with me from there to Guaymas. She wanted to go all the way back to Tucson, but that desert to Hermosillo and beyond was not worth taking the chance, so I wouldn’t let her. Melissa was 5’ 10” and a beautiful blonde and when we got to Obregon there was a convention of men meeting there and when we went into the restaurant you could see lots of eyes following us. On a trip to Cabo San Lucas, my wife and I flew our plane. She was a pilot too and a very good one. She told me once that she did not want to be up in the air with me and me have a heart attack and she wouldn’t know what to do, so she wanted to learn how to fly. She wouldn’t even ride a Ferris Wheel so I was quite surprised she wanted to fly. One day when I came home, she was out in the yard watering plants and I asked her how her day had been, and she said, “I flew the plane to Blythe today”, it was her first solo trip…I almost fell off the porch. This was our second plane which was a 172 and a wonderful plane, but on the trip to Baja we were flying our third plane, a Cessna 177 called the Cardinal, a sleek retractable - a very nice

plane and the 2nd fastest engine plane Cessna made. In Mexico at that time, you could not fly at night except instrument flying. We got our license at Sawyers in Phoenix, one of best flight schools in the U.S., and I took instrument flying but they discouraged me from getting a license because they said to fly instrument you have fly it every week, and in Arizona, we have such wonderful VFR flying you will get rusty and sometime going into LA you will need it and try it and will kill yourself so I agreed. Well, from what they told me in Mexico, they only had 3 or 4 rescue air rescue squads and did not want to waste them on trying to find a lost pilot so if you were not instrument rated you had to land at sundown. We came into Cabo about sundown one night, so no problem, except we could not get the wheels to come down. My wife asked what we were going to do? I had a hand pump that I had tried, but they still wouldn’t come down. We just circled the field and the wheels finally came down and we were able to land though we had one very mad airport manager – so mad that he called the police. When the police came, they took one of the panels off my fuselage and, sure enough, they could see oil had gone down my fuselage and I wasn’t faking it. We all became friends again, in fact the airport manager gave us a ride to our hotel. Well, to go back, I was afraid to bring my wheels up because the next time I may not be able to get them back down. We filed a flight plan to Hermosillo, and we got there, I went into file a flight plan to Tucson. When I came out, I noticed the police there with a police dog and I didn’t think anything of it. When I got over to the plane the police came over, showed me their badges, and wanted to know why it took me so long to get to Hermosillo. You see they have records of every plane and knew my cruising speed of 170 mph and with the wheels down I was only doing about 135 mph. I explained this to them, and they went and checked and brought the dog and went over my plane. We were filled with anxiety, but they gave us the all clean, no problem, but this was one trip when we got back to Tucson we were thankful. Stay tuned for more stories about my early adventures to Rocky Point and Mexico and bringing cable television to Ajo.

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Steps of Love Welcomes New Executive Director By Claire Bashaw Executive Director of Steps of Love clairebashaw@stepsoflove.org

Representative Rivero Attends Rocky PointArizona Trade and Tourism Office Opening

his month, founder Kathleen “Tía Katy” Duncan will turn her monthly column over to the newest addition to the Steps of Love/AIM Peñasco team, Claire Bashaw, who has been named executive director of the Arizonabased nonprofit.

Joining the incredible team at Steps of Love/AIM Peñasco has allowed me to continue pursuing my passion of working to provide educational opportunities to young people. It’s truly an honor to be working on behalf of the children of Rocky Point. As a frequent visitor now, my perspective of the city as simply a vacation spot has changed after observing firsthand how the lack of education deprives too many children and their families along the border of opportunities for more productive and joyful futures.

For the last four years, I worked in fundraising and development at Villa Montessori, the first Montessori school in Phoenix. Collaborating with leadership, staff and parents, we were able to maintain the outstanding education for which Villa has been renown in the Valley for more than 50 years. Born and raised in Arizona, I’ve always had an affinity for México and the Spanish language. My experience also serves as the ideal bridge to Steps of Love, where my goal is to use my skills to lead initiatives in support of our mission: to break the cycle of poverty by providing Mexican children kindergarten to college along the border with an education and love of lifelong learning—and empowering them to lead selfsufficient and purposeful lives. As we wrap up another school year, it’s important to note the progress we’ve made. Approximately 98 percent of our 588 students will stay the course in our program and successfully move to the next grade level.

We now have three Homework Club locations and 16 full-time employees at AIM Peñasco. We are working harder than ever to make a difference—one child at a time. Thank you to those of you who continue to support us financially and to everyone who has stepped up to donate school supplies and other much-needed items this year. As we look toward the next school year, our financial and educational needs will be even greater. We have more than 200 kids on our waitlist as we constantly strive to improve and expand the AIM Peñasco academic program. We would like to invite parttime and full-time Rocky Point residents to help make a major difference in this dynamic and collaborative community: just $35 a month covers educational expenses for a child in the program. Your support is vital for us to continue empowering the children of Rocky Point and beyond. Visit stepsoflove.org to learn more about how you can support us. On behalf of the children we serve.

epresentative Tony Rivero (R-21), chairman of the House Local and International Affairs Committee, is helping to open the Rocky PointArizona Trade and Tourism Office in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora beginning this month. "It was an honor to join Mayor Munro in establishing the Rocky Point-Arizona Trade and Tourism Office," said Representative Rivero. "The office will ensure that Arizonans can be confident in having a support network to feel secure and welcome while seeking economic opportunities in Rocky Point, and Sonorans can enjoy the commercial benefits that U.S dollars will bring. It's another win-win for the Arizona-Sonora partnership." "We look forward to this effort to continue and strengthen the cultural, economic, and business ties of the Arizona-Sonora megaregion," said David Adame, President & CEO of Chicanos por la Causa. Rocky Point Trade and Tourism Office Coordinator Alan Renteria said, "We continue to develop relationships and work together. The bottom line for both countries is a common language we speak everyday - the bottom line." "With the creation of the Rocky PointArizona Trade and Tourism Office, Mayor Munro and the people of Rocky Point have rolled out the red carpet for Arizonans," said Representative Todd Clodfelter (R-10), vicechairman of the House Local and International Affairs Committee. "While Arizona and Sonora already enjoy a strong relationship, this new energy will certainly strengthen our ties." Puerto Peñasco Mayor Kiko Munro said, "We have always opened our doors and arms of friendship to America. We remain vigilant in working with our good friends and trading partners in Arizona." Munro recognized the past work and recognized fostering future opportunities, "This new office is just one step of many we are taking to improve both our economies - together we all win." The announcement follows an agreement between Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Sonora Governor Claudia Pavlovich to create a safety corridor along Mexico's Federal 8 highway, which Arizonans use to travel to Rocky Point. The office will be located in Plaza del Sol on Freemont Blvd. and will have a grand opening ceremony this month. More details to come. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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in Forbes. Now that is some big news! And all of this you can read about in articles in this paper written by our incredible contributing writers. I was thinking the Rocky Point Times should be like the Oscars and go Emcee (Editor)-less. I think it worked for the Oscar’s and our great team of writers really leave me nothing of interest to say – except complaining about potholes. They know more than I do! And with up-to-the-minute news on social media…well, I guess I can spend more time on my paddleboard. Or perhaps write a 4x4 column or great places I’ve found to explore. I do want to say there are still a few cabins left on the first cruise and they do have other dates set so make sure to check out CMV website and get there fast if you want to join us fun people on the maiden voyage. I’m really looking forward to seeing some beautiful scenery and wildlife. Please check our Barb’s Dog Rescue article in this issue as they have 100!!! newly born puppies. And now more by the time you read this since they have pregnant mamas and there are still dogs on the street. They need volunteers and help. She and her team are doing such an incredible job and the facility is pretty impressive. I don’t know how they do it. Can you imagine those 100+ puppies abandoned on the streets? Ugh, so sad. I have noticed that our stray dog problem has gotten worse this past year – or has been getting worse and it’s just heartbreaking so if you love animals, as I do, you can donate time, money and/or supplies to Barb’s. You need to get your tickets for Roger Clyne and the Peacemaker’s 20th Annual Circus Mexicus on June 6th. Tickets, swag and

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everything else can be found at http://circusmexicus.net/. I was reading the history of the band about them playing on the rooftop of the Sunset Cantina back in the day. I actually bartended for one of their concerts after they got too big for the rooftop and had to move to the empty lots beside the Sunset Cantina. Boy, good times! And I was a fan of The Refreshments too – check out their website and you’ll know what I’m talking about. It’s like a 3 or 4 day event with lots of band and activities so hurry up and get your tickets and make your reservations. On a final note I would like to wish “Mom” Shirley Jaren a Happy 90th Birthday. We celebrated with her family (who flew in from all over the U.S.) out here at Laguna Shores Resort’s new restaurant, Infusion del Golfo, and it was absolutely fantastic. We reserved the upstairs patio and had a fantastic sunset and then got started with a champagne toast and appetizers and it just got better from there. Pictured in the middle is “Mom” Jaren from Phoenix and left is Barb Bor of Minneapolis and then Ed Waters (of I Wanna be a Pirate song fame – check it out) and Vi Jaren of Phoenix and then behind Mom is Heidi Cunningham of Phoenix (all the ladies are great nurses!!). To the right of Mom is her son, Phil of Bancroft, IA and her daughter, Carrie Giffoni of Newbury Park, CA and her daughter-in-law, Marcia Jaren. I think I got that right! The restaurant is fantastic and I highly recommend it. I’ll try to get in an article next month about Infusion del Golfo – I have a few more dishes to try :) Have a great and very safe Memorial Day Weekend and start to your summer. Hope to see you on the Run!!

New windows at St. Joseph’s to be sponsored, memorials

By Cholla Charli

he windows at St. Joseph’s Church in La Cholla have a beautiful cross design but with their rough welded frames, they are not efficient at keeping out dust, rain, heat or cold. Now that the church has heating and air conditioning, there is a need to replace the windows to conserve energy and guard against damage from rain. Bob Keller, sexton at St. Joseph’s has secured bids for 12 new windows which will be sturdy and water tight. The cost, per window, is just over $200 for construction and installation. At a total of more than $2,400, the little church needed a way to fund the improvement. To make this addition possible, they are offering visitors and parishioners an opportunity to sponsor a window and to make it a memorial to a loved one. To acknowledge the donation, brass plaques will be mounted beside each window with the name of the donors and for whom or what the window is dedicated. The current plan is for simple, double-hung style windows with white aluminum frames and quarter-inch tinted glass. To maintain the look of the current windows, there is a plan to add decorative mullions to each pane to duplicate the cross design that

so many people love. Keller said, “Eventually, we will explore the possibility of painted stained glass designs on each window, but as always, we work in phases. Not construction phases, but funding phases.” St. Joseph’s is a mission church under the umbrella of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Puerto Peñasco. Because it serves mostly the Sandy Beach and Cholla Bay - areas which are primarily English speaking - they offer the only bilingual Mass in the area. Scripture, hymns and the sermon are in both English and Spanish. Mass is offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. Confessions take place before Mass in the sacristy and Anointing of the Sick is provided on the second Sunday during Mass. If you have any questions about St. Joseph’s church and its services, and if you would like to sponsor one of the 12 new windows as a memorial, please contact sexton Bob Keller by phone at 928-706-6928 or by e-mail at bob@keller.net.

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By Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader”

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

appy Mother’s Day to all 2 and 4 legged moms. It is cool in Rocky Point and will try to keep the animals cool during the summer. We have stopped taking in dogs as there are several groups now rescuing dogs. We are the only group rescuing cats and are overflowing. Due to my health I need to quit by summer. I have Parkinson’s and it is difficult to care for them.

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

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

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Circus Mexicus Begins June 6th - Where it all Began

hen you're a kid growing up and get told not to do something, what do you do? Exactly. Let's go back to the Fall of 2000. The newly formed Peacemakers have been asking their out of state management to play Rocky Point, Mexico for several months. Responses were the same. "Why?" "Is it safe?" "You're kidding, right?" "No, you're not going." Like any kid, they did it anyway. Initially, efforts were made just to find a place to play rather than start a festival. The roof top patio at the Sunset Cantina (it's now Skully'z located across from the Peñasco del Sol Hotel) seemed the best place to make it happen. On October 28, 2000, about a hundred showed up and listened to Honky Tonk Union, Refreshments songs from both records and a couple covers. Just like that, Circus Mexicus was born. A larger spot was needed for next time and the location jumped over to the newly finished Baja Cantina on the Miramar beach side of Whale Hill. This show would almost not happen due to the 9/11 attacks upon the United States, but Roger chose to honor the gig and not allow those who would curtail freedom with fear to stop him from his plans. As the concert kept growing, the location did as well. May 25, 2002 brought what was to become more of a festival atmosphere with an outdoor concert in a dirt lot just south of the sunset cantina over Memorial Day Weekend. A massive crowd showed up, the entire town ran out of beer but fun was rampant. The Fall and Spring concerts continued for multiple years with ever-growing crowds and a new name thought up by PH Naffah, Circus Mexicus! However, hurricane warnings (and one rain soaked show) in the Fall, were making that season more difficult to continue with outside concerts. Meanwhile, beautiful new accommodations were getting built at Sandy Beach and it was clear the Spring

would be a better time to focus and grow the event without the threat of bad weather. June 6, 2009 marked the first Circus Mexicus at Sandy Beach located behind the Sonoran Spa Resort. Demand for more rock n roll was obvious and what was a one night concert evolved into a multiple day event with several bands sharing the stage. The inaugural January Jam at JJ's Cantina was an unexpected success and quickly became the second Mexico date on the calendar for RCPM. Inspired by the kids living at a local children's home, PH Naffah launched Hot Dog and a Smile where he personally grilled hundreds of hot dogs for fans in exchange for donations to the children's home. It was the beginning of multiple charity initiatives at both January Jam and Circus Mexicus that has raised tens of thousands of dollars to date for various charities throughout Puerto Peñasco. As the U.S. economy rebounded and fans sought post-recession solace with the organic vibe created at Circus Mexicus, the event began to expand to smaller venues like Banditos, JJ's and Wrecked at The Reef among others giving music lovers options day and night. Fans fought through swine-flu threats and the inconvenience of newly instituted Passport requirements at the border to re-enter the United States. To amplify the fun, Roger Clyne created a beach soccer tournament giving fans an option to exercise with bands playing on the beach while collecting sporting goods benefitting a local sports foundation for kids. Today, about 80% of the attendance come from Arizona while the remainder of ticket buyers come from 30+ other states and countries. Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado are especially represented well with a growing number of Mexican Nationals from Sonora now enjoying a four day festival throughout Puerto Peñasco featuring other genres including reggae, Latino folk, country and punk.

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Short Shorts of All Sorts! Sometimes so much is going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that we can't address the many short subjects with proper attention. To handle the hodgepodge of dangling subject matter, we invented the Potpourri Page. Here are a few "short shorts" to keep you up to date. Spring Break 2019

The Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCV) reported occupancy rates across town reached 77% during the first weekend of Spring Break, with many hotels at full capacity. This translates to approximately 29,000 tourists, detailed Lizette Ibarra, OCV Director. Ibarra also noted overall expectations were met, though the weather was a little on the cold side during this particular week. Lizette Ibarra highlighted the fact the U.S. State Department did not release any additional travel warnings this year, meaning that trust in this tourist destination is on the rise. Mayor award ceremony of the Mural Contest in Mosaic 2019 In order for the city of

Puerto Peñasco to continue its beautification as well as continue promoting the talent of the different artistic expressions, Mayor Kiko Munro gave King David Montes the prize of 25 thousand pesos as winner of the Mural Contest in Mosaic 2019. Accompanied by Nina Mier Nogales, Director of the Municipal Institute of Culture and Art (IMCA), the Municipal President congratulated the winning artist, who now has the opportunity to translate his talent into a mural under the title "Welcome | Welcome", at the entrance to the city. "The idea is that in this season of Spring Break and Easter Week visitors can observe and enjoy the author performing the work" Art Show "in the area assigned to it". Annual Red Cross Fundraiser On Now

It's that time of year again when you will see the Red Cross set up around town, both in Sonoyta and throughout Rocky Point, asking for donations. Remember that the vast majority

of the Red Cross staffers are volunteers and the program operates mostly on donations. Please give generously and be patient as the cars ahead of you do the same. The Red Cross saves countless lives every year in and around Rocky Point and the hard working volunteers deserve all the respect and support that the public can give. So give what you can and proudly display the sticker of the Red Cross showing that you have helped them to save lives and make Rocky Point a safer place for everyone to enjoy. Mayor Kiko Munro Oversees Remodel of Plaze a la Madre

Mayor Kiko Munro oversees remodeling work being done at Plaza la Madre at the entrance to town (Mother's Plaza), confirming his commitment to rehabilitating public spaces for family enjoyment. Work on the plaza has advanced to about 65%, which when complete, will include cobblestone, concrete, shaded walkways, 2 children's playgrounds, benches, garbage cans, and artificial grass, among other features. Work is expected to be completed by the end of April. Virtual Consular Agency Office Hours The United States Consulate General in Nogales, Mexico, is very happy to announce

its schedule of upcoming office hours. This is a free service, designed to increase communication between American citizens in Puerto Peñasco and the American Citizen Services staff in Nogales. If you have questions or concerns that you'd like to discuss with a Consulate representative, please join us during OFFICE HOURS. These will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m. on the dates listed below. Please visit the Office of Economic Development on the first floor of the Ayuntamiento (City Hall) in Puerto Peñasco, where an American volunteer will connect you with us via Skype. Thursday, May 16, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Office Hours will be hosted by the American Citizen Services Chief and a member of the local staff. We sincerely hope you'll join us with your questions and concerns, and look forward to seeing you. If you have questions about the Virtual Consular Agency, please send us an email at nogalesacs@state.gov.

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Federal Zone Concession, should I have/get one? By Ricardo E. Borquez Ruiz and Eleazar Jiménez

f you have long harbored a desire to learn to play the piano or violin, or to take voice lessons, accomplishing that dream just moved one step closer. Regardless of your citizenship, if you happen to own – whether via fee simple or bank trust– property that is encroaching the Federal Zone, you should have a Federal Zone Concession, and it is advisable to get one if you currently don´t have one. Considered as a common usage public property, Federal Zone property cannot be subject to purchase or lease as it is strictly owned by the Mexican Nation. Nevertheless, such area can be used and enjoyed by obtaining a Concession from the Mexican Federal Government, which is typically granted for a maximum of 15 years and is renewable. The Federal Zone exists along Mexican coasts that present 30° or less from a horizontal plane; it also exists in areas where, instead of shores, there are cliffs or rocky surfaces which are also governed by the 30° rule; it is defined as a strip of 20 meters (66 feet) of firm and passable land contiguous to said shores, measured from the highest average tide, calculated within a period of 30 consecutive days in a season without hurricanes, cyclones or high intensity winds. So, here’s what you should know

Music academy offers instruction for adults

before deciding whether or not you should have or get a Federal Zone Concession? According to “Ley Federal de Derechos” – which represents the legal basis for the government to assess taxes, contributions and fees – entities or individuals who use or enjoy assets cataloged as “Public Property” are obliged to pay a tax. By knowing if your property encroaches upon the Federal Zone or not (survey required), you will be able to decide whether you should have or get a concession. Our advice: if encroaching, you should get a concession as you are obliged to pay taxes for it anyways. On the other hand, if not encroaching, then the decision is optional, as you are not obliged to pay the tax.

Maestro German Esquer, former director of the Peñasco youth orchestra and choir, hands the scissors to his mother Cecilia, to cut the ribbon on his new Academia de Musica Rafael Sotelo, which will offer music and voice lessons for all ages.

If you are considering use that may restrict, limit or impede third party use then you will need to obtain a Federal Zone Concession. If you would like more help on this matter, or any other legal matter, please feel free to contact the authors, Ricardo Boroquez and Eleazar Jimenez at: attorneyborquez@ gmail.com, eleazarjimenez@gmail. com or call them at (520) 908 7866 or locally at (638) 388 6110.

By Cholla Charli

maternal grandmother who started instructing him when he was just 9. Her passion for music was passed on and became German’s life’s work. He earned a master’s degree in music and has won numerous awards for his skill as a pianist. Locally, he also plays for weddings and special events. He currently has 10 young students, but he also welcomes adults. He is bilingual and has set his cost per hour of instruction at a rate that families and retirees can easily afford. All private instruction will take place in the morning.

f you have long harbored a desire to learn to play the piano or violin, or to take voice lessons, accomplishing that dream just moved one step closer. On April 6th, German Esquer, son of Ceclia and Jose’ Maria Esquer, and grandson of Rafaela Sotelo opened the Academia de Musica Rafaela Sotelo at 30-B Belisario Dominguez, just south of Leon de la Barra. German was the founder and director of the Puerto Peñasco music school for young people for 10 years before the city closed the program. German with Grandma's photo and piano He went on to teach music and voice at the local university; but he knew If you would like more information, many young students who wanted to start or continue their music and voice you can contact German at 638-109lessons. So, with the help of his parents, 4261 (Mexico cell phone, so add 044 he converted his father’s original dental at the beginning) or by e-mail or WhatsApp at German.Esquer89@gmail. office into the music academy. He named the academy after his com.

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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

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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.

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

COMING FROM PHOENIX

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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

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

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

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

COMING FROM TUCSON

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

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

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED

ACCIDENTS CON’T

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

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

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

MAIL SERVICES

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

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

METRIC EQUIVALENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Eats

Milky Way, which is cold caramel coffee and it is just like drinking your dessert.

By Marco Zepeda

ello! For all of those who are very demanding (talking about food) this month we bring you an excellent restaurant everybody surely already knows about. Their entire menu is excellente!! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and, of course, Pizza!

The whole McBride clan are wonderful people and well known in town. This month I am picking one of their 3 restaurants to tell you about. Max’s is owned and operated by John McBride, while his wife, Max owns and operates the Sonoran Grill (Sonoran Spa Resort), and their son, Bryan owns and operates Bryan’s Sports Bar (Blvd. Fremont). They are a hardworking family whose restaurants have become “go-to” eateries in Peñasco.

We have all been to Max’s Café (at the end of Calle 13 in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol) since the day they opened eons and eons ago. Max’s is very, very popular with locals and visitors alike, as is Bryan’s and the Sonoran Grill. Back to Max’s Café…I could recommend everything they serve – their pizza, their turkey provolone sandwich and their delicious prime rib sandwich! I can go on and on, but I would like to talk a bit more about their breakfast. One of my favorites is the Max’s Bagel which is a bagel sandwich with egg, ham, tomato, onion, Swiss Cheese and bacon, which makes it even more tasty. Max’s is one of my favorite places for good bacon - not all places have good bacon. Alicia and I also have a favorite drink called the

Let’s continue on with Max’s lunch…the turkey provolone, which is Alicia’s favorite. It is real turkey with lettuce, tomato and onion in a freshly baked French roll, and comes with a side of French fries. You also have to try their prime rib sandwich, which is also excellent - I have ordered it many times. And before I forget, every Monday they have their Surf N Turf Gorgonzola for only $12.50!! On Wednesdays they have the 12-Shrimp Platter for only $9.50. Max’s has a lot of dinner options as well as lots of specials every day of the week. Every Saturday you are welcome to bring your other half, friend, or girlfriend to have the Chateaubriand for two special, for only $27.00 dlls, and includes a Caesar salad, which I love…Doesn’t get much better than that! Now back to pizza…their pizza is the best in town! They hand toss their own dough and spread it with their homemade sauce and it’s served everyday starting at 3pm until they close. Come for a slice of pizza and an ice cold beer!

Visit Max’s, apart from having great and friendly service from the girls, their food is always excellent, and they have free calls to the U.S., free WiFi and an ATM machine. Max’s is open for breakfast starting at 8:00 am and breakfast is served until 1:30pm for you late risers. They are open 8:00am to 10:00 pm every day and are located from Peñasco del Sol Hotel at the end of Calle 13. You can give them a call at 383-1011.

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Bird Island Fiasco Part III Con’t from last month

By The Old Gringo

ill the fishermen make it to land?... We rowed for about 90 minutes before the tide turned. We had progressed a couple of miles by then. It seemed possible that we’d eventually make landfall if we kept at it and nothing untoward happened to either the boat or with the weather. When the tide turned, we tried to row against the current, but began to lose ground almost immediately. We decided to drop anchor to keep whatever progress had been achieved. As the boat swung into the receding current, all we could do was wait for the tide change, six hours hence, and continue rowing for shore. The daylight waned. The stars began to appear. We waited. The night was moonless and the inky blackness, punctuated by the stars of the Milky Way, blended seamlessly with the ocean. We felt as if we were in a womb. No one spoke. The lapping of the water against the hull was the only sound. We tried to sleep. Paul and Mike were not dressed for the chill of

night. They wore only shorts, flipflops and t-shirts. It wasn’t long before they began to shiver. We got them some towels and extra shirts that some had brought. It helped… but not a lot. Although the day had been warm and sunny, the night cooled quickly. Sitting in the tiny boat surrounded by the vast, cold sea, we each were lost in our own thoughts. For the next six hours all we could do was think or try to sleep. Everyone stayed together for warmth, except Jose who sat in the bow, alone. It turned out that this was his first boat ride! He couldn’t swim! He didn’t speak a word of English! He didn’t know what was going to happen. No one tried to reassure him. He had been, unfairly, painted with the same brush we were applying to Xavier…an outcast. The one, true danger we faced that night was being run down by a shrimp boat. This was shrimp season, and Puerto Peñasco is known for its shrimp; 850 tons last year. There is a large fleet of shrimp boats that work side-by-side, all night long. They follow the little crustaceans wherever they school along the northern reaches of the Sea of Cortez. We had no lights of any kind. If the shrimp boats came through the area where we were stranded, chances were pretty good that we’d get run down, a la Jack Kennedy’s PT-109, before anyone noticed us. Making noise would do no good. The boats were all floating cacophonies. Most of the lights on board were positioned aft to illuminate the working decks. Mike rigged a white plastic bag to the end of a fishing rod, ready to wave it furiously should a boat approach. We sat huddled together, listening for any sounds that might signal the approach of the fleet, and waited for the tide to turn. At the appointed time, the boat began to swing as the strain on the anchor line lessened. As soon as the tide slackened we resumed rowing, focusing on one, lone light on

shore. At sunset, we had identified it as a house. As with most beach homes in the area a light meant occupancy. Since the residences in this area, at that time, got their electricity from solar power, leaving a light on when no one was home simply would not be wise. Now, all we could see was that little light, and we steered toward it with gusto. A large school of dolphin, perhaps five hundred or so, came along side, and circled, as we rowed keeping us company. The sounds of their exhalations as they glided close by the boat gave us a little comfort and encouragement. We continued in this way for the next five hours, alternating tours and making slow, steady progress. I was rowing, head down, lost in thought, when my oar suddenly struck bottom! Hallelujah! We’d done it! We had made it to shore! It was almost 3:00 a.m. but we had, by God, made landfall! After pulling on the oars for another few minutes, we grounded the boat. Because the Sea of Cortez is so shallow at the north end, we were still more than a quarter mile from the ‘beach’ or high tide mark, but we had made it back to shore… and that was all that mattered. All of us disembarked, leaving all our fishing gear and personal effects in the boat. We waded onto the hardpan and walked up to the dunes relieved and happy to be on dry land. After putting shoes back on, we marched, single file, over the dunes, through the moonless night, and toward a cluster of homes about a mile away. Arriving at the nearest house, we were relieved to see a light on and a vehicle in the driveway. Our knock was answered, and, through the door, we briefly explained our situation. After telling our story, I asked if, at the very least, they had a cell phone that they might use to alert our wives to our safety. The owners did better than that. At 3:30 in the morning, in this remote area, these people invited us all inside, fired

up a large space heater, made us a big pot of coffee and boiled some water for tea. We were able to get a phone call through to my house in Miramar to let the wives know that we were okay. The connection was really bad, but the ladies got the gist that we were alive and well. After we had warmed up sufficiently, the man of the house loaded us all into a passenger van and drove us back to my house some twenty-five miles away. These good Samaritans refused all offers of payment and left us alone in my driveway as quickly and completely as we had arrived at theirs. Our wives were, understandably, relieved. Our newlywed’s wife had practically had a nervous breakdown. The other, more experienced ladies did what they needed to do from shore to help out. They had contacted the Port Captain and the Mexican Navy was searching for us at that very moment. It was now almost 5:00 in the morning, some 22 hours since out adventure had begun. After another retelling of the ordeal, and some food from what would have been quite a nice dinner had we been there the evening prior, I drove Doug back into town to get his vehicle, dropped Xavier and Jose off with not a word spoken to them then stopped at the Port Captain’s office to let them know we were alright and to call of the search. I returned home for some sleep with another ‘never again’ adventure happily concluded. A little frazzled, and a lot wiser! What we all learned from this little exercise was that it was better to ‘just say no’ than to go out fishing with a guy named Xavier... and to make damn sure that we had all the necessary safety gear before we left the port. Shortly after this adventure, I bought my own fishing boat. It had every conceivable safety device including a satellite telephone! When Xavier heard that I’d gotten a new boat, he asked if I needed a captain!

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

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUNCO BABES

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

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

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

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

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

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

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

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

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

MISSION VILLA GRANADA

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

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

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

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

LIONS CLUB

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

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

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

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

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

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

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS

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

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

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

WOMEN’S SHELTER

President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto

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

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 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.

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

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

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Hurt in MX

By Stephanie Wood

opefully everyone survived Spring Break and Semana Santa without too much drama

or trauma. I had an incident over spring break that made me more thankful than ever to be in Mexico. We’ve been in the process of moving. I’ve been doing a lot of packing and lifting of boxes, and we have lots of boxes, so I’ve been doing a lot of lifting. I was really looking forward to spring break with the kids, a whole week of just rest and relaxation on the beach. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. Day one on the beach…I got both kids packed up, sunscreen’d up, cooler packed and we headed down to the beach at Las Palomas. I carried the cooler down the steps, dragged it across the sand, and went to lift it over the low rope and SNAP went my back. I’ve never experienced such pain. I couldn’t move. My kids realized quickly that something was very wrong as I stood there basically paralyzed in place for several minutes. They got our spot set up and I was finally able to walk and sit down, and then lay down, and then I was stuck. Like could not get up, probably going to just have to live in this spot forever, or at least until Kyle gets here. Now by nature, I’m a bit of a hypochondriac, and I automatically jump to worst case scenario. So, my first thought is that I’d herniated a disc, but thanks to Google, and enough textbook medical training to be dangerous, I determined I actually had a severe muscle strain from overuse. My oldest, ever helpful, suggested I get a margarita, since I had no other pain relievers on me. Thankfully the pool bar delivers drinks to the beach.

After some liquid courage, I decided to make my way down to the ocean to see if the cold water would act as an ice pack. You definitely meet the nicest people on the beach: A lady (maybe an angel) saw me walking slowly and shakily down to the ocean and knew right away I had thrown out my back. She said her husband has the same problem and gave me the best advice ever, to lay flat on my back and get some muscle relaxers from the pharmacy. Kyle joined us in the afternoon and I was able to spend some time in the pool and self-medicate with tequila. If you saw me there that day, I’m sorry; I was probably looking crazy and as bad as I felt. Once we got back to the room I went online and found the names of different muscle relaxers and sent Kyle out to la farmacia. This is one of the best things about Mexico! I didn’t have to go to the urgent care or wait for an appointment with my regular doctor. There were no co-pays, just the price of the medication. After a day flat on my back and taking cyclobenzaprine and ibuprofen I was finally able to move around. Another great thing about Rocky Point, you can get a massage on the beach with no appointment! A massage on the beach any day is fantastic, but if you explain “tengo mucho dolor en mi espalda”, you will get a deep tissue massage, that really loosens you up. The moral of the story is, if you have to get hurt, it’s always better to be on the beach in a country where you are around friendly people and can readily obtain appropriate medicine and a massage. Oh, and for anyone interested, I am much better now. It took about a week of medication and rest and I won’t be lifting any coolers anytime soon!

Stephanie Wood Assistant to Realtor Kyle J. Wood. Rocky Point, Mexico, US 602-909-7800 www.RockyPointKyle.com, www.PuertoPenascoJoe.com. RockyPointSteph@Gmail.com.

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Young Life Mexico Helps Peñasco Youth Achieve Their Dreams

By Jean Georgianni, C.Ht, CLC

“It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.” — Gabriel García Márquez

n Friday, April 5th, 2019, Young Life Mexico held it’s Fourth Annual Red Carpet Gala at the Peñasco Convention Center. Over 200 people attended this year’s event that opened with a touching video showcasing young adults that are part of the local Young Life community. They each individually shared their dreams of becoming Lawyers, Doctors, Engineers, or Soccer Players to name just a few. While it was inspiring to find out about their dreams, the truly touching part was to see the joy and hope in their young faces. Young Life was founded in 1941 with two themes, Friendship and Hope. Serving more than 1 million kids in over 100 countries across the globe, Young Life provides support for those who might otherwise never dare to dream a dream, let alone gain support for its fulfillment. Young Life Peñasco is celebrating 11 years working with local youth. Peñasco Area Directors, Alberto and Loly Martinez introduced attendees to a young woman named Paloma, who shared her personal testimony of how her life has been touched by this worthwhile organization. Raised by a single mother, in a family of 3 children, life was not always easy for Paloma. The temptations to get involved in unhealthy relationships and activities were many. Yet,

one day, a friend invited her to a Young Life party. And that’s when the trajectory of Paloma’s life was changed for the better. She told of how her Young Life friends became like family: Family with whom she studies, works and plays. Paloma has achieved so much with Young Life that she is now a Youth Leader with them and will be attending university this fall to fulfill her dream of becoming a Veterinarian. Local dignitaries in attendance included Mayor Kiko Munro and his wife, Linda Pivac de Munro; Contraalmirante CG. DEM Victor Manuel Alarcón Daowz and Mrs. Mary Lolis Prieto Alonso. Dr. Michael Elliott, Co-Founder of Touching Africa Ministries closed the program with words of encouragement about the importance of helping the community through development and support of our youth. Individual donations were accepted along with proceeds from a silent auction.

Attendees, both the young and old(er), then closed the evening by “dancing like no one was watching”. A lovely way to honor the Young Life youth and to demonstrate the strong bonds within our Peñasco community. Young Life Puerto Peñasco would like to offer a special Thank You to our generous Sponsors (Silver $250/Gold $500/Platinum$1000) and also our committee members; Alberto and Loly Martinez, George and Dottie Homeyer, Rick and Roxana Chana, Dr. George and Susie Stavros, John and Candace Garvey, Deborah Newman, Mike Maurice, Larry and Jackie IIg, Maru Zacalteco, Nancy Britos, Reyna Molina, and Gaby Morales. Without your generous funding, time and resources they could not provide such important services and support for Peñasco youth.

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The Yaqui Indians By Rosarie Salerno

ccording to the oral tradition of the Yaqui Indians the Creator gave life to the animals of the ocean. Some of these sea creatures emerged onto the land and were called the Surem. The Surem were of short stature. They were a loving and peaceful people who lived in harmony in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. God spoke to them through a small tree and revealed horticultural techniques, prophesied foreign invaders and the coming of Christianity. The Surem became frightened with some of the predictions and became taller and skillful warriors. They then called themselves Yaquis (Hiaki) or Yo’emem (the people). By the year 552 of the current era the Yaqui were farming and fishing along the Yaqui River in northern Mexico and as far north as the Gila River in present day Arizona. They planted corn, cotton, beans, and squash and gathered plants from the desert. They also traded with other indigenous groups from central North America By the year 1533 the Spanish were colonizing the Americas and were looking for slaves to industrialize their territories. They were defeated by the Yaqui, but at a loss of thousands of Indian lives. Believing they were given their lands by God, the Yaqui fought to the death to protect their homes, their lands and their culture. Around 1608 they raised an army of 7,000 within hours, eventually defeating the Spanish. After finding silver around 1684 in the Yaqui River Valley, the Spaniards were determined to take the lands of the Yaqui, who for the next 190 years fought ferociously against the Spanish and then after the War of Independence from Spain (1810–1821), the Mexicans as well. In 1868 one hundred and fifty Yaqui were burned alive while being imprisoned in a church. In order to take over their home lands, Mexican President Porfirio Diaz (1876–1880) forced many of the Yaqui Indians to relocate to the Yucatán where they were sold and died as slaves. Never being totally conquered by the Spanish, they did convert to Christianity through the work of the Jesuits, with whom they had a rewarding relationship. The

Yaqui developed a productive economy and in turn the Jesuits were able to extend their missionary work further north. In the 1767 the King of Spain expelled the Jesuits from the New World; this caused a revolt from the natives. Their religion is a melding together of Roman Catholic and the old Yaqui beliefs. The Yaqui use music, prayer, singing, and dancing in their ceremonies. Most notably, the Deer Dance and Deer Song are performed several times a year by Pascolas, designated members of the tribe, especially during Lent and Easter. Originally, the Deer Dance, it is believed, was associated with hunting. The Yaqui universe consists of four separate worlds: the animal world, the world of flowers, the world of people and the world of death. The world of people is separated into two classifications: Yoeme, those with magic in their hearts, and Yori, those with fear and confusion in their hearts. Flowers are viewed as the manifestation of the soul and are an integral part of their religious ceremonies, especially during Easter time. During the time of persecution by Mexico, many Yaqui fled to the United States for refuge. The Yaqui received 202 acres in 1964 from the U. S. Federal Government. Many Yaquis live in the Tucson area and as far north as Mesa, Arizona. There are pockets of Yaqui still living in Mexico primarily south-east of Guaymas along the Rio Yaqui between the Gulf of Mexico and the city of Obregon. This brief article cannot do justice to the Yaquis’ rich history and culture; there is so much more to explore.

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Spring Fly Fishing

By Mike Bibb

By Vince Deadmond

can be wildly optimistic about fly fishing trips. Envisioning the best day ever of catching many large, wonderful fish, and being worn out by the process. (It has happened before). February and March usually curb my enthusiasm, they can be the worst months to fly fish Puerto Peñasco. I had scheduled five days of fishing in March and was able to get out one of those days on the water. The other days were windy, cold, and rainy. My buddy Grant missed the one really good day and was eagerly looking at the waves crash the beach. We really wanted to fish, but we both knew there was a good chance that the waves would pick us up and slap us somewhere down the beach. Self-restraint can be a good thing. I launched from Playa de Oro RV Park on Mirador Beach the day that I was fortunate enough to fish. I was able to use my Boon Dox wheel kit to pull my 12-foot Perception Kayak down to the water and then back to my place in the park. The wheels are large enough to go over the sand, then flip up into the kayak once you are on the water. The longer you fly fish the more gear you think you must own. Even as optimistic as I am, the fishing started out slowly as I put in on a low tide and rode the incoming tide down towards

Carrying a Heavy Load

the Malecon. I was fishing two Clousers, my usual set up one red one white, and I was fishing with a 300 grain sinking line. About an hour into the trip, and somewhere between the point and the Viña del Mar I picked up a good fish. I mean a really good fish. The fish was taking line and moving where ever it wanted to go. I finally got a look at the fish and it was an above average Orange Mouth Corvina. Eventually I was able to net the fish and get some pictures. I caught another above average Corvina and was thinking that this would be another outstanding fishing trip. I boated a small Grouper and then a Cabrilla. The first Orange Mouth was 30 inches, and the second was 27 inches. Usually 16-, 18-, and 20-inch Orange Mouth are the norm. It was a large tide swing that day and some of my biggest Orange Mouth Corvinas have come on big tide days.

As the temperature warms up the fishing just gets better. If you are thinking about Fly Fishing Rocky Point, spring and summer would be a great time to start. I usually suggest a 6-8 weight fly rod with a sinking fly line, and flies that look like bait fish, shrimp, or crab. You can shore fish, but I usually do better fishing from a pontoon boat or my kayak. Pay attention to the tide chart and go with the tide. I like to be on the water for the last two hours of an incoming tide. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware True Value 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

eavily loaded wheelbarrow awaits its operator outside a business on Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Anyone who has spent a little time in Mexico has probably noticed the unusual proliferation of the ubiquitous wheelbarrow. They seem to be everywhere. Actually, their presence is so common as to prompt a person into believing their DNA must have evolved from the lowly donkey; a beast of burden prevalent in Mexico's history. A reasonable assumption but recorded evidence indicates the little cart originated during the Han Dynasty in China around 100 AD, although there is evidence of similar devices being used by the Chinese many decades earlier. Not to be outdone in bragging rights for the origin of the wheelbarrow, some historians insist the single-wheeled contraption was used on construction sites in ancient Greece during the 500400 BC period. Apparently, the present incarnation of the wheelbarrow - single front wheel placement instead of the wheel being attached in the center, like the Chinese barrow - made its way into Medieval Europe between 1170 and 1250. Limited mainly to agriculture,

mining and building construction purposes in England, France and a few other countries, the wheelbarrow was still relatively unknown in Eastern Europe and Russia. It wasn't until the visit of Tsar Peter the Great to England in 1698 that he observed his first glimpse of the tiny implement. Not knowing what it was used for, he simply turned it into a toy for drunken wheelbarrow races. Peter always enjoyed a good party. A couple of hundred years later Mexico was finally exposed to the low-tech apparatus. However, due to the abundance of inexpensive labor, animal transportation and a primitive road system, the humble wheelbarrow - like other emerging mechanical innovations - was not widely accepted. It wasn't until after the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900's that contemporary tools finally began to make significant progress in easing the hardships of labor intensive private and commercial endeavors. In reality, it took Mexico nearly 2000 years to figure out the usefulness of a simple single-wheeled cart the Chinese and Greeks were already using about the time of Christ. Like the rope and pulley combination, once the Aztec descendants realized it was easier, faster and more efficient to move stuff in a wheeled container than strapping it onto the back of a slow moving pack-animal or hoisting cumbersome loads onto the spine and shoulders of a weary individual, the unassuming wheelbarrow finally entered the modern Mexican world. Today, the wheelbarrow is as important to land based endeavors as the panga is to the fishing industry.

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

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). barbsdogrescue@ gmail.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL) SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.(#1SJ) ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)

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

BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9)

FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 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) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) INTRUST – Will gladly help you on getting your temporary/ permanent residency. Please call (638) 105-2706 with Ery or email us at intrustassistant@hotmail. com. We are here to help you. (#EQ-2) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT – located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 387-5474. (#102-m)

INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL ESTATE Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_ fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) LOTS FOR SALE LOT FOR SALE – Affordable block fenced property. Close to the beach. Owner selling willing to negociate. Asking. 20Mts x 50Mts. Call Nachito at (011-521638) 112-3158) (#NN-1) MARTIAL ARTS KARATE - PRESSURE POINTS - SWORD – taught by Sensei Marlon Moore 8th degree Black Belt. NEW Peñasco Japanese Martial Arts Center. (638) 690-2654 (480) 599-0444 PJMAC25@yahoo.com www. RSVPMEX.COM (#MM-1) MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS OF ANY STYLE IN PEÑASCO – please contact me so I can pay my respects. Sensei Marlon Moore (638) 690-2654 (480) 5990444 PJMAC25@yahoo.com www.RSVPMEX.COM (#MM-2) MASSAGE MASSAGE AND SPA – Pamper yourself without leaving the comfort of your home. Massage, manicure, pedicure and nails. For appointments call Ery at (638) 105-2706. (#EQ-1) MUSEUMS THE (FRIDAY) SEASHELL MUSEUM – Small Private collection. Free admission. Open Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Map at: www.seashellmuseum.com. (#NB-1)

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

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Cinco de Mayo

Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson

By Todd Lyons Reprint

elcome to Rocky Point! The following is just a brief synopsis on the history of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. No, it is NOT Mexican Independence Day like most gringos think, with or without tequila and beers. (get a clue gringos) It has however, become a major drinking holiday/event in the U.S. and is another good reason to hoist a cocktail at the beach here in Rocky Point too. Enjoy. The Mexican-American War of 1846-48, the Mexican Civil War of 1858, and the Reform Wars of 1860 left the Mexican Treasury in ruins and nearly bankrupt. In 1861, Mexican President Benito Juárez announced that all foreign debt payments would be suspended for two years. France, Britain, and Spain sent their naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but Napoleon decided instead to establish a Latin empire in Mexico. The French fleet stormed Veracruz, forcing President Juárez to retreat, and continued advancing towards Mexico City. The French followed, but met heavy resistance from the Mexicans near Puebla. The battle raged with 8,000 well-armed French troops attacking the lightly equipped Mexican army of only 4,000 troops. But on May 5, 1862, the Mexicans won the Battle of Puebla against the French. This is why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a truly international holiday! The victory significantly boosted the morale of the Mexican army and the Mexican people. Not only did

the victory prevent the French from taking over Mexico, but also it stopped the French from advancing northward into the United States, which was undergoing its own Civil War at the time. The U.S. Confederacy of the south was receiving support from the French, and if the French had won the battle of Puebla, the Confederacy would have had the unbridled support of the French and may have won the Civil War as a result! No European forces have invaded a country in the Americas ever since. The paragraphs above are just a little food for thought. Consider this your “I learned something new today” story, to educate your friends back in the states. If you already knew this, then don’t spend any more time reading, you better get to drinkin’ and proving your friends wrong. It’s their turn to buy you a drink anyway, isn’t it? Have fun, enjoy Rocky Point, and VIVA MEXICO!!! Disclaimer: The information above may or may not be even remotely true and, there is the possibility that it could have been altered, borrowed, plagiarized, or overheard at a local bar. J Furthermore, no person involved in the writing of this article participated in the Battle of Puebla nor, is responsible for hangovers suffered throughout the U.S. or Mexico due to the celebration of this holiday.

elcome to paradise. Beautiful beaches, sunshine and great restaurants, but best of all, shopping on Rodeo Drive. There are over 50 friendly vendors, many of them making what they sell right there in their shop. Not everyone can even afford to

have a shop and consign their wares to other shops. One of those people is Tomas Lopez who was brought to Peñasco as a youngster by his parents. Hailing from Oaxaca he is so proud of his heritage and wants to share some of it with Puerto Peñasco. He began by bringing up black clay pottery that Oaxaca is known for and consigning it to Su Casa, where you can see these wonderful works of art. Black clay (barro negro), known for its color, sheen and unique shapes and decorative designs, is made in a small village called San Bartolo Coyotepec.

The tradition of making this beautiful pottery originated over 2,000 years ago the clay comes in a gray color but they found by buffing it, it changed to the rich black you see today. Stop by and see it for yourself. Tomas is a young man with dreams of a bright future. He began fulfilling those dreams not only by consigning his clay pieces to Su Casa, but by making ice cream and selling it on the street from his bicycle cart. He has been saving all his money by living with his parents and recently opened an ice cream store on Benito Juarez across the street from Coffee Point and just north of the stadium. He saw no one in Peñasco had traditional Mexican ice cream and is filling that niche. Made by hand with only fresh ingredients this is something not to be missed. Not only the usual strawberry, vanilla and chocolate but, you’ll find cucumber, burnt milk and tamarindo or how about oreo cookie. Shop Rodeo Drive, dinner at Mariachi’s and Tequila and homemade Mexican ice cream. This is indeed paradise. See you on the Drive.

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A Little Bit Of Spanish Makes Paradise A Lot More Fun!

By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger

any times I have wished I had learned a foreign language as a child. In second grade I played with children of Mexican descent, and learned playground Spanish, which I forgot as soon as my family moved. As a young adult I spent a summer traveling in Europe, and made a point of learning “Please,” “Thank you,” “How much,” and the all-important “Where is the bathroom?” in several languages. Spanish classes in school and even university taught me to read and write Castilian, the Spanish of Spain, in the most rudimentary fashion, but not only is that not the Spanish of our neighbors in México, I still could not speak any Spanish! After my purchase of property in Puerto Peñasco, I promised to give myself the gift of Méxican Spanish. My plan was to become bilingual and move to Mexico with the language mastered. Are you laughing? I tried courses on cassettes, a course at the local community college, and courses

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online. They helped, but not much. Upon moving to Paradise full-time, I tentatively tried a few Spanish words and phrases on shopkeepers, who were pleased to hear my attempts at their language, patiently helped me when asked, and enthusiastically encouraged me to keep talking. When out and about in town, or anywhere in Mexico, or even in the USA when the time seems opportune, I tell people that I am trying to learn to speak Spanish, and I ask them to be patient with mí español pobre (my poor Spanish), and to correct my errors. That is essential, because the Mexican people are far too polite to correct you without being asked. Instead they will try to understand your needs, regardless of how unintelligible your talk. Once they are comfortable correcting you,

laughter cannot help but follow, and friendship just naturally follows familiar laughter. After nearly 20 years of trying to learn Spanish, people are still helping me, and I continue to apologize for my linguistic transgressions, some of which cause gales of laughter. I recently mistook “cajuela” for “cazuela,” which sent my friends into stitches - seems that I told them that I cooked those delicious beans in the trunk of my car, the cajuela, rather than in the crock pot, the cazuela. I can nearly always make myself understood in Spanish, but I must listen very carefully to understand Spanish, in part because of my limited vocabulary, and in part because people tend to speak their own language rapidly. I have learned to ask, “Por favor, se puede hablar poquito más despacio?” Could you please speak a little more slowly? I have a bilingual dog who understands my Spanish all the time, and she is very good for my self-esteem; when just we two are conversing, I feel like the bilingual genius I hope to become. When I am operating in Spanish, with real people, I often feel like an accidental comedian, and it’s fun!

he British production company BBC London recently gathered spectacular images of extraordinary flora from the middle of the desert at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve in the making of a documentary, which will be shared with the world. The BBC production team spent over 10 days in February capturing the splendor of plants and flowers that paint the arid zones of the Desert of Altar, known for the tremendous biodiversity of its flora and fauna. The documentary, which will be part of the BBC program "Green Planet", is conducted by renowned documentarian and principal BBC London voice David Attenborough. The piece illustrates the process from germination to extinction of flora that form part of the natural resources of the Pinacate, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The production team spent years planning this visit, precisely for when the colorful flora would bloom in the middle of the desert during winter. On this occasion, the production team was accompanied by scientists from the University of Arizona. Japanese video documentarians also spent time this past month filming in the area of the Pinacate, using a small plane to capture scenes for a UNESCO documentary. The project encompassed diverse subjects from craters to flora, fauna, landscape, and dunes under a more general scope. All production work was done under guidance of staff from the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve to ensure documentary work was done under the environmental protection norms of this national reserve. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER Spring Brings Blessings and Challenges A Puppy Explosion

By Bo & Linda Bernard If you traveled MX 8, AZ 86 or AZ 85 anytime in March, you know Spring was busting out all over the desert. Thanks to a wet winter, the iconic Saguaro-dotted landscape was carpeted with beautiful yellow and orange flowers. Not to be out done, Spring also came to Barb’s in a big way this year. Over 100 newly born puppies turned the Intake Facility into a nursery of fur-babies. And, now, our enclosures are overflowing with wiggly-tailed pups exploring their new environment…all of them weaned and moving towards the adoption track by the time you read this article. HELP WANTED - NO - HELP BADLY NEEDED Therein lies our problem. Our evening feeders this year have been mostly volunteers from the colder climates of the US and Canada. Unfortunately, most of these volunteers have headed back to enjoy their own spring and mild summer temperatures. The vacuum created by their departure, combined with the 100-plus new mouths to feed, creates a problem that even generous donations like the one we received from the Rocky Point Renegades (see below) can’t fix. We desperately need evening volunteers. It takes a team of two (one to mix, and one to feed) about one hour to feed the group of puppies waiting to become adoption eligible. Please find a friend and volunteer an hour one evening a week. It is so rewarding, you’ll be glad you did.

MEET JOE COCKER Joe arrived at Barb’s in April. He is a Cocker Spaniel mix with a beautiful blonde coat, soulful brown eyes, and that sweet disposition that have made Spaniels one of the favorite breeds. Whether abandoned or separated, he was obviously someone’s pet. You can tell that he likes people and feels out of place in the general community. Joe is a 25-pound adult male. He is extremely well-behaved and would make a wonderful companion or family pet. You can visit Joe at The Rescue from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. The Rocky Point Renegades are well known for their Spring and Fall Rides benefiting local charities. This year’s Spring Ride was chaired by Teresa Penland. The organization selected Barb’s Dog Rescue as the beneficiary of this event and presented a check for $2500 to Kathy Willits, representing Barb’s Dog Rescue at the group’s celebration dinner. Thank you, also, for your big-hearted response to our emergency capital funding request for the addition of more climatecontrolled kennels. This “maternity wing” will accommodate the explosion of momma dogs and their babies, literally giving them a new lease on life. Although our goal of $20,000 has not yet been reached (even with the generous matching offer by Jim and Mary Schwebel), we begin construction this month. Contact Barb’s to be part of this important effort. As always, Barb would like to thank all of her supporters, volunteers, and sponsors for their continued generosity, without which she could not continue her work.

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

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Our Contributing writers...

Allen Schwartz

Marcia Diane

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

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

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

Rosarie Salerno

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

Mike Bibb

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Jim Ringquist

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

Stephanie Wood

Cholla Charli

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

Kathleen Duncan

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

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

Cap’n Greg

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

Rob Baylor

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

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

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

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