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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. 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 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anita K., Barb Mumaug, Cap ‘n Greg, Steve Franklin, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Joe Houchin, Marcia Diane, Mark Paliscak, Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Nancy Phelan, Sandy Spain. ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editorial / Contributing Writer 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 PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION
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By Lannette Phipps Today it is sprinkling in Rocky Point. What!? It wasn’t much, but the gray skies were nice. Mom didn’t seem to mind as she dined on the deck at The Point, having lunch with Alicia and Mario. I never thought I would ever, ever say this, but I will not be sorry to see summer come to a close. I did spend a lot more time in the ocean this summer, and hopefully, by next year I will be paddle boarding. Hah! I did spend a fair amount of time out of Mexico, so I feel a little out of touch with what’s been going on so let’s just skip ahead to all of the events coming up, starting in October. But first… I must wish my Uncle Pat a very happy retirement and to say “it’s about time!!” He claims that he will be spending more time in Rocky Point. If so, we are in in for a treat because he is a super great person and funny as heck. All you single ladies watch out! When Tom was sick, Pat he let us all move into his house in Arizona along with all of the medical equipment and people coming and going at all hours. He will never know what that meant to us. That kind of family is just priceless. I wish many good things to come to him. As most of you know our “season” here starts in October though I think we need to revise that. It seems the only time the town is a wee-bit slow anymore is in August, and maybe around the holidays. Soon that will all be a memory, once the home port is finished. I know many of you are still skeptic, but I have no doubt we will become a cruise ship home port…it’s just a matter of when. I did read that our Mayor said that the home port was delayed this summer due to labor disagreements, and now that they have been resolved, work on it will begin again soon. Speaking of our Mayor, Kiko Munro, he has published an email address (in the September issue) so that you can report any misconduct by our police department. It is very important for you to get officer’s name, badge or patrol case number. Anything that can identify
the officer. This is another great service by this administration to make tourists and residents feel safer while they are here. We are now in October with the holidays right around the corner so don’t forget that our merchants carry some very unique and wonderful gifts. And, of course, the Santa Claus Club is hosting some events and looking for your support. There is also a great article, in the September edition, about John Fowler and the Santa Claus Club. He works tirelessly all year round all to benefit the residents of Puerto Peñasco. Many of the people who have charitable organizations here, and many that don’t, spend countless hours year round to help the people and animals. Their hearts are so big and their dedication goes year round. They really deserve our support. You may read us online at www.rptimes.com by clicking on the orange ISSUU logo. Note to John Fowler and Joe Anacleto: While I was in Canada this summer I heard of this game called “Ladder Golf ”. I think it would be a good “sport” to add to JJ’s repertoire. You can be in the “Cornhole” Tournament if you head out to JJ’s on October 29th – hey, it’s my birthday. Hmmmm. Tourney starts at 9:00 AM and benefits the Santa Claus Club. The El Golfo Run is October 15th through the 17th. If you haven’t been you really need to schedule a time to go since we probably won’t be able to goof off on the beach and through the desert forever. We goof off responsibly though, except maybe for Pat Macuilla. He is a troublemaker! There are so many more events…so, so many…just look at the Events Page! Mermaid Market is a great place to look for
holiday gifts and a little sumthin’, sumthin’ for yourself. If you haven’t made your reservations for the next Motorcycle Rally you need to get on it! Guaranteed to be bigger this year than last, and always lots of fun. Lots of cool bikes and great people. Same goes for Thanksgiving weekend. It is a super popular family vacation weekend, and rooms and condos fill up fast. Garage Sale and Auction for the Santa Claus Club in November. A good time for us residents to clean out our garage and fill up theirs! All of the information that you need is in this paper somewhere – or on Facebook. Speaking of, I just saw that the Rocky Point Times is rated excellent (on Facebook) for responding to messages with a wait time average of 5 minutes! Now that’s service my friends. A couple quickies: Pane e Vino has moved to Whale Hill on top of FISH Restaurant, where the Sky Bar used to be. Great views, décor, drinks and awesome food. Mark Mulligan will be at the Pink Cadillac in October. Tickets are so cheap and he is so much fun to watch. Go and have fun. Lastly, you really need to go to the Malecon and take a selfie of you and the Peñasco letters. I first saw this done in Cabo – what a great idea. Go selfie and share with us on Facebook! Looking forward to spending winter with you.
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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
CALLING FROM THE U.S. Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed
CALLING WITHIN MEXICO
dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listed as 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.
LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES
from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index. U.S. cells may vary - check with your service provider. AT&T Viva Mexico Plan works best.
CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP
to dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number to dial PP from a long distance MX cell dial 045-638 + 7-digit number
U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES
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A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Attorney At Law Maria Luisa Ortiz Hinojoza....388-0606
B Bacanora Grill........................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices...................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.......................383-8500 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460
C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 CIMA...........................................................383-1854 Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020
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Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132
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
Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233
or..................................................520-303-3960
Manny’s Beach Club......................383-3605/383-3215
Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325
E Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328
F Family of God................................................383-3480 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fit Vida Bistro.............................................383-1992 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608
G Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970 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 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930
H Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free.............866-443-2368/602-971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123
I-J-K Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................623-551-8501 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079
Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 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 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117
N-O Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW
or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax...........................................................383-5193
S Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Sky Bar.......................................044-638-110-7137
....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869)
Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080
Optica Turati................................................383-4645
Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280
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Sonoran Autoservice.......................602-909-4864 or.......................................................638-382-5423
Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687
Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089
Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455
Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511
Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166
Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant
Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF
Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157
Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086
Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221
Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700
Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345
Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758
Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891
Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880
Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772
Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 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 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200
Q&R Ramon’s Old Port......................................383-7475 or....................................................638-105-1732 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800
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or.................................................638-388-1295
La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Cafe.........................................638-690-1589 La Fondita...............................................383-8384 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Little Italy Pizza..................................(928) 683-2221 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lourdes Rivera..........................044-638-380-3366 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours......(623) 551-1616
Reincom..........................................638-102-0065
T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149 Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556
U-V U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365 or.............................................480-232-3518 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252
Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490
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Richard Savino................................638-380-4272
Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219
or..................................................(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas
X-Y-Z
Rocky Point Chiropractic....................(638) 386-1306
Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283
or.............................................U.S. Cell (480) 263-3242
Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280
Rocky Point Home Builders................(638) 383-6524
ZaGas.......................................................383-8100
or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683
Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250
Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134
Zuq Deli & Salads.........................................388-5050
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CHURCHES Phone Numbers
Assembly of God..........................................................383-3364 Adonai Comunidad Cristiana.......................................383-3865 Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco..........................383-2240 Peñasco Christian Fellowship.......................................383-4513 Family of God Christian Fellowship.........................383-3480 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall.............................388-6244 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.....................................383-2959 Templo La Hermosa...................................................383-7130
EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial
066 for EMERGENCIES
AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 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
that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm
Fit Vida Bistro 383-1992
Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed.
La Fondita 383-8384 9am-9pm
Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm
Sushi Sun 383-2772
Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.
AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)
ELECTRIC
RESTAURANTS
Emergency dial...066
Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315
Figaros Pizza 383-8181
TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm
Pet Friendly
HOTELS
If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com
VETERINARY CARE
Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto
Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)
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EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016 EVERYDAY Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com. American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Monday. 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 7-8PM Salsa Lessons! At South Side Jillz. Come and learn how to dance like a pro! THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 42). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 3820113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At noon every Sunday. All our welcome.
CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Saturday 8th • Mark Mulligan in Concert at the Pink Cadillac 5:30pm - 8:30 pm. For info: e-mail: pinkcad02@ yahoo.com Monday 10th • Columbus Day. Wednesday 12th • Hobie 16/18 North American Championship at Playa Bonita RV Park. Thursday 13th • Hobie 16/18 North American Championship at Playa Bonita RV Park. • XLIV International Cervantino Festival 2016. Friday 14th • Hobie 16/18 North American Championship at Playa Bonita RV Park. • XLIV International Cervantino Festival 2016. Saturday 15th • The World Famous One Club Open at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. • 10am - 3pm Mermaid’s Market Arts and Craft market. At the Shrimp Plaza on Fremont & Blvd. Benito Juarez. First and third Saturday of each month. Contact: Russ at 113-4591 for information • XLIV International Cervantino Festival 2016. Sunday 16th • XLIV International Cervantino Festival 2016. Friday 21st • Angler of the Year - Phase II at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. • Oktoberfest Golf Tournament at the Mayan Palace Resort (Vidanta Golf). Saturday 22 • Angler of the Year - Phase II at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. • Oktoberfest Golf Tournament at the Mayan Palace Resort (Vidanta Golf). • Over-the-Line Softball (OTL) Sponsored by Baja Cantina • 10am Dirty Beach Mud Run 2016 at Sandy Beach nd
Sunday 23rd • Angler of the Year - Phase II at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. • Oktoberfest Golf Tournament at the Mayan Palace Resort (Vidanta Golf). Friday 28th • Santa Claus Club Cornhole Tournament (next to JJ’s Cantina) Saturday 29th • Happy Birthday Lannette! • Cornhole Tournament and Raffle at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Start at 9am. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. • Painting class at Princesa - from 2-4 PM- all paint supplies, 2 beers and snacks provided. Email kirgisjennifer@gmail.com NOVEMBER 2016 Wednesday 2nd • Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) • Desert Fly Casters 53rd Anniversary Fly Fishing Outing in RP. For info go to www. desertflycasters.com Thursday 3rd • Desert Fly Casters 53rd Anniversary Fly Fishing Outing in RP. For info go to www.
desertflycasters.com Friday 4th • Desert Fly Casters 53rd Anniversary Fly Fishing Outing in RP. For info go to www. desertflycasters.com Saturday 5th • Desert Fly Casters 53rd Anniversary Fly Fishing Outing in RP. For info go to www. desertflycasters.com • 10am - 3pm Mermaid’s Market Arts and Craft market. At the Shrimp Plaza on Fremont & Blvd. Benito Juarez. First and third Saturday of each month. Contact: Russ at 113-4591 for information. Sunday 6th • Desert Fly Casters 53rd Anniversary Fly Fishing Outing in RP. For info go to www. desertflycasters.com Monday 7th • Desert Fly Casters 53rd Anniversary Fly Fishing Outing in RP. For info go to www. desertflycasters.com Thursday 10th • 16th Annual Rocky Point Mortorcycle Rally. Friday 11th • Veteran’s Day. • 16th Annual Rocky Point Mortorcycle Rally. Saturday 12th • 16th Annual Rocky Point Mortorcycle Rally. • Fall Fashion Fiesta 2016. Contact Naomi Black for more info at (638) 388-5004. Sunday 13th • 16th Annual Rocky Point Mortorcycle Rally. Saturday 19th • 10am - 3pm Mermaid’s Market Arts and Craft market. At the Shrimp Plaza on Fremont & Blvd. Benito Juarez. First and third Saturday of each month. Contact: Russ at 113-4591 for information. Monday 21st • Mexican Revolution Day (National Holiday). Thursday 24th • Garage Sale at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Starts at 8am. to 2pm. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. Friday 25th • Garage Sale at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Starts at 8am to 2pm. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. Saturday 26th • Auction at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Starts at 1pm till finished. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. DECEMBER 2016 Saturday 3rd • 10am - 3pm Mermaid’s Market Arts and Craft market. At the Shrimp Plaza on Fremont & Blvd. Benito Juarez. First and third Saturday of each month. Contact: Russ at 113-4591 for information. Saturday 17th • 10am - 3pm Mermaid’s Market Arts and Craft market. At the Shrimp Plaza on Fremont & Blvd. Benito Juarez. First and third Saturday of each month. Contact: Russ at 113-4591 for information.
A friend of mine has a dog named Archie Wawa. With such a descriptive moniker, it doesn’t take an American Kennel Club expert to determine the species of that cute little yapper. But in Rocky Point, as in Hollywood and parts of Appalachia, indiscriminate breeding turns out an astonishing mix of mongrels. And the dogs are interesting, too! (DRUM ROLL GOES HERE.) I’m not talking about meagles, peagles, snorkies and poogles. Or bockers, wapoos or shepadoodles, even though those are all real breeds. As you drive around town you will see many stray dogs with indecipherable bloodlines. Some are cuddle-worthy, like Miley Cyrus before she learned how to twerk. And others are downright Ann Coulterish, whining and snarling at nothing in particular, just wanting to get noticed. Anyway, there are people in Rocky Point who are trying to make life better for the dogs that roam the streets looking for a gentle hand and a handout. I had a recent email conversation with Barb of Barb’s Dog Rescue, located about 8 miles north of town. CAP’N GREG: How can I help? BARB: We need volunteers to walk and interact with our shelter dogs. Give them some love until we find them a forever
home. We are a non-profit organization, adopting out about 600 dogs a year, mainly puppies and small breeds We accept cash donations for their feed and medical care. CAP’N GREG: Can I bring dog food across the border? BARB: No. That is not allowed. But you can buy Kirkland brand food at Welton’s here in Rocky Point. With the favorable exchange rate, it’s the same price as in the States. We go through about 200 pounds of food a day! CAP’N GREG: Wow! What else do you need? BARB: We keep some dogs for quite a while, so we need beds, cleaning supplies, collars, leashes, dog treats, that sort of thing. CAP’N GREG: Who can I contact? BARB: There are a number of dog rescue places in Rocky Point, but you can reach me at barbsdogrescue@gmail.com, and get more info from the Rocky Point Times. CAP’N GREG: I’ll pass the word, Barb. BARB: Thanks, Cap’n Greg. CAP’N GREG: Speaking for all dog lovers, I say, “Thank YOU!”
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Puerta Privada...A Must See Property!!!
t all began in 1994 with the first hi-rise development in town, Plaza Las Glorias Hotel & Condos (now Peñasco del Sol & Condominiums Pinacate). After that, it was Princesa de Peñasco in 1998, Sonoran Spa in 2000, and Sonoran Sea in 2002. Miguel Guevara was the Project Director and Mary Snyder the Sales Director, for these 4 resorts. They were all completed, sold out, turned over to the homeowners, and are currently managed and rented as some of Peñasco’s favorites.
With 7 additional rental properties popping up on Sandy Beach, the Guevara/Snyder development team decided the town was ready for a unique project that did not allow rentals. So in 2004, Guevara joint ventured with Carlos Saenz, who owned and operated Palmar RV Park for many years. In 2005, the RV park came down, with constuction and sales beginning for Puerta Privada. The project was sold out, completed and delivered by 2007. Combining past experience, reputation, and proven track record, Puerta Privada continues to be the leader in setting the standard for quality construction, design, and finishes. The project consists of two towers that run directly parallel to the water, providing 180 degree views of the ocean to the south, and golf course views to the north, from every single condo. They are quite spacious with the 2 bedroom units just under 2000 sq ft and the 3 bedroom units at 2750 sq ft. Marble floors, beveled cut glass, granite countertops, reverse osmosis water/ice, stainless appliances and dual pane windows are just some of the features that come standard in all of the units. The common areas include 2 negative edge pools, one heated and the other Olympic lap length, 2 hot tubs, underground parking, pet park, basketball, and lighted tennis court. The 3 story amenity building, fabulously detailed with carved cantera stone, features a state of the art fitness center (with resident personal trainer), a game room loaded with air hockey, pool table, shuffleboard, foos ball, darts, and touch screen video game computers.
The top floor clubhouse is beautifully furnished with full kitchen and bar areas, plasma TV’s, BBQ’s poker tables and fireplace. This is where the true heart of Puerta Privada begins. It’s not just a project but a home away from home, with a family feel. Most of the owners have condos in other developments, or businesses in town. Why do they prefer Privada? Due to the non rental policy, (long term leases ARE allowed), there is such a community atmosphere, since everyone knows their neighbor, and they are all there for the same reason. Every month there are events, golf or tennis tournaments, art shows, holiday parties with bands, etc. Or the last minute, everyonebring-somethingto-share, get togethers at the pool or clubhouse. Many of the owners have said that they have made some of the best friendships here, which will last a lifetime. Almost all of the current HOA board members, including the president and resort administrator, have served on other boards in Peñasco. This experience, coupled with the lack of rental, which causes wear and tear, allows Puerta Privada to maintain some the lowest HOA monthly fees on the beach.
This unique project has it all…quality, reputation, privacy and, in today’s market, the opportunity to take advantage of some terrific, resale opportunities. Visit the “Privada Lifestyle” and experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!! For pressure free information, the furnished model on Sandy Beach is open 7 days a week, 9AM-5PM or checkout the website at www.PuertaPrivada.com.
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Take Charge of your Home’s Electrical System in Rocky Point home inspect the cable the contractor is providing, ensuring it is the proper size and that cheaper wire is not being substituted.
Updating your Electrical Panel By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders
When building a new home or renovating an existing home here in Puerto Peñasco, it is crucial to ensure a proper electrical installation because a faulty wiring job can result in a fire and/or electrocution, but a proper installation will reduce your energy costs by increasing the overall efficiency of the system saving you money over the long run.
Many people in older homes choose to upgrade their electrical panels to meet the demand of modern electrical appliances. A panel that does not meet the demands of today or a faulty wiring job can result in an electrical fire and/ or electrocution, so it is important to look for the following signs especially if you live in an older home here in Puerto Peñasco. Wiring problems can be evident through the smells of ozone and burning plastic, or fuses blow and circuit breakers trip often. If you see any damage or scratch marks on the surface of the electrical connections, that can be a red flag as well. A major sign of a wiring and/or panel issue is a history of overheating appliances or any flickering of the lights when operating an appliance. Your home does not have enough power if your circuit breaker trips frequently while multiple appliances are running simultaneously. If you have witnessed any of these events we recommend an electrical inspection and evaluation immediately.
Looks are Everything
A professional electrical contractor will follow a certain pattern or design in wiring to reflect good installations. Pictured is a proper installation that is clean, neat and orderly.
Choosing the Right Cable
Many older homes here in Puerto Peñasco are not adequately wired to serve today’s electrical loads and that can be dangerous and cause a fire. Choosing the correct size cable for a new electrical installation or when updating an older installation is crucial to ensuring the home can handle today’s loads. The selection of an incorrectly rated cable could cause the cable to overheat, which may result in a fire. Using the correct-sized cable will make your system efficient, reducing your energy consumption because good wiring systems are safe and energyefficient. If you are building a new
The worse the wiring installation looks inside the panel, the less likely the installation was completed correctly by a professional electrical contractor. When wiring is installed properly, wires are tightened up and aligned in proper places. Professional electrical contractors will follow a certain pattern or design in wiring to reflect good installations. An electrical panel installation should be clean, neat and orderly and not like a bowl of spaghetti as we sometimes witness out in the field. Open your panel and, if it is not neat and orderly, we recommend contacting an electrical contractor for an inspection.
Proper Labeling Saves Time and Money
Proper installations require clear labeling on wiring with tags, connection jacks, and other fixtures.
An electrical contractor with Rocky Point Home Builders verifies the amps being drawn from a breaker during a recent electrical inspection here in Puerto Peñasco.
Some wires also have different colors to determine their functions. When wires are in proper places, it would be easy for the electrician to determine which wire needs fixtures using color coding. The less time the electrician spends per fixture, the less you pay especially if the electrician charges per hour. If your home is 15 years or older we recommend an electrical inspection by a professional contractor to determine if any fire hazards exist. One of the main causes of fires here in Puerto Peñasco is related to faulty electrical installations, so have your home inspected. Also if you are planning to renovate your home, make sure to upgrade your electrical system. Don’t make the mistake of giving attention only to the cosmetic items while ignoring your electrical system. If your home needs cosmetic updating, I can assure you it needs electrical updating as well! 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.
North American Hobie® 16 &18 Sailors - Where will you be October 1014? Puerto Peñasco Mexico!
The races will take place in the Sea of Cortez off of Sandy Beach near the Sonoran Sky Resort and Playa Bonita Hotel. Puerto Peñasco offers preeminent sailing for beach cats, with an endless sandy beach, warm water, consistent winds, 350 days of sunshine, and of course, fantastic people. Fleet 514 will host their Piñata Regatta October 8-9, the weekend before the Championship. Both regattas consistently have over 25 boats each year, and have hosted 100+ boat regattas in the past. All levels of lodging, from tent camping and RV hookups at the Playa Bonita RV Park, to hotel rooms at the Playa Bonita Resort, to deluxe condominiums at the Sonoran Sky, are within easy walking distance of the regatta venue. There are multiple food options within walking distance, and many more restaurants and shopping opportunities just a short 5 minute drive into town. For the non-sailors in your group there is plenty to do including shopping, fishing, fourwheeling, jet-skiing, or just drinking a cold Tecate on the beach. No US location has this combination of beach access, open ocean sailing, warm air, warm water, and lodging of all levels all within walking distance of the regatta venue. Registration is through Regatta Network, and is open. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM Happy Howl-o-ween to all our 4 and 2 legged friends. Cooler weather is almost here! It is only a month away and Big Daves Chili Cook-off in Cholla Bay will be upon us. The best Chili in the world can be found here. Happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the proceeds from the raffle and Auction go to the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. It will be held at the clubhouse. If you have items for the raffle or auction please bring them to the center or to Sally’s in Cholla Bay. Dave and Kelley Adams will be collecting items also. Kitten season is over, thank goodness. I had so many dropped off last year that I could not catch and I have been bottle feeding many babies. We do need Purina dry kitten food and cat litter…not the clumping but the cheapest…thank you for helping. We also are in need of baby blankets and dog beds for the upcoming cooler months. Costco has great beds for about $25. Not a problem bringing them across the border. We have some great dogs for adoption: Lady is a collie mix and just a love. She gets along with other dogs and cats. Sophia has been here for over a year and does not like cats. She gets along with other dogs and loves kisses. Harley is the boss. He is a border Collie, does not like cats but he does love all female dogs. Tickels is sweet and a tiny terrier mix. She is in the front with Harley and Sophia. Loves to be petted but does not like cats. This is why the three above are together. Chico is a tiny white Chihuahua who thinks he is a great dane. Bosses everyone and is still a little food aggressive.
Jorge is sweet and playful. His best buddy is Fawn who was found at Lays a while back. They are inseparable. Both are now healthy and doing very well. Sunny does get along with cats. She is a medium size blond and loves to go on walks. We have many kittens…white, black, tiger, black and white, dark grey, and of course many grown cats, that need homes. Please consider adopting an older cat or two. Please give Nancy a call to make an appointment to see the animals. My back is out and I am not out as much as usual. Too much lifting dog food and dogs over the last 16 years. I do have a great helper Luis who comes at 4. Good time to visit. We can purchase Kirkland dog and puppy food here in Rocky Point at Welton›s and La Cañada. Weltons is located across the street from Sam›s Club at the signal. Look to the right and you will see Welton›s. Kirkland food comes from Costco and is delivered to Rocky Point. It is distributed to Mexico but made in the US. I use the grain free for several dogs that have allergies. Salmon and Sweet Potato or Turkey and Sweet Potato. Otherwise the Chicken and Rice. We also need canned cat food…Friskies Pate. A big thank you to all that help the animals. Donations have been scarce and if you would like to help you can send checks to AACORP, PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ. 85341. We also have a paypal account for AACORP until the email address…nancy_ phelan@yahoo.com. Our business account is with Chase and all donations are tax deductible. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341
John Fowler and the Santa Claus Club Still Hard at Work
I like to check in every few months to see how John Fowler, with his passion for helping others, is coming along. As usual, John has been busy. Here is recent list of impressive donations that he has given to the less fortunate, and following is a list of upcoming events designed for fun and to help contribute to the charity efforts: • Barrios report for August 20, 2016. This week we delivered 1080 pounds of clothes, 100 bras, 300 children were given school supplies, 30 backpacks, 120 pairs of shoes, 32 food bags, 14 bicycles and toys. To the free clinic: 2 pairs of crutches. • Barrios report for August 13, 2016. This week we delivered 1040 pounds of clothes, 2 large totes of towels, sheets & pillows, 2 large totes of household items, 1 tote of personal hygiene products, 50 pairs of shoes, 40 food bags, 400 children were given school supplies, 11 bicycles, toys and 50 backpacks. To the Lions’ Club 35 pairs of glasses and cases. To the free medical clinic: 1 tote of medical supplies and 1tote of scrubs. • Barrios report for August 6, 2016. This week we delivered 1120 pounds of clothes, 2 large totes of towels, sheets & pillows, 2 totes of household items, 1 tote of personal hygiene products, 90 pairs of shoes, lounge chairs, 5 gallons of roof coating, 5 gallons of paint, 12 bicycles, toys, 40 food bags, 350 children given school supplies and 50 backpacks. • July 30, 2016 barrios report. This week we delivered 960 pounds of clothes, 2 large totes of sheets & towels, 1 tots of personal hygiene products, 1 tote of household items, 250 children were given school supplies, 100 pairs of shoes, 10 bicycles, toys, games and 30 food bags. To the free clinic: 2 walkers, 2 canes and 1 tote of medical supplies. To the Lions’ Club: 30 pairs of glasses. • July 23. 2016 Barrios report. This week we delivered 1040 pounds of clothes,
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2 large totes of blankets, sheets, towels & pillows, 40 food bags, 100 bras, 2 totes of household items, 1 tote of personal hygiene products, 85 pairs of shoes, 1 tote of new baseball hats, 15 bikes, 1 metal bathroom cabinet, 150 children were given school supplies, 100 backpacks, toys, balls, 5 gallon bucket of baseballs, 10 packs of diapers, 10 packs of baby wipes and 4
CHARITY EVENTS October 15. One Club Open Golf Tournament in Cholla Bay. Check at JJ’s for early Tee Time. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. For more info: email santaclausclub@hotmail.com or call 602-840-1528. October 22. Over the Line Softball Tournament on Sandy Beach. First game at 9am. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. For more info: email santaclausclub@hotmail.com or call 602-840-1528. October 28. Cornhole Tournament at the Baja Hotel in Puerto Peñasco. Start at 6pm. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. For more info: email santaclausclub@hotmail.com or call 602-840-1528. October 29. Cornhole Tournament and Raffle at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Start at 9am. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. For more info: email santaclausclub@hotmail.com or call 602-840-1528. October 30. Cornhole Tournament at the Baja Hotel in Puerto Peñasco. Start at 10am. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. For more info: email santaclausclub@hotmail.com or call 602-840-1528. November 24. Garage Sale at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Starts at 8am.to 2pm. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. November 25. Garage Sale at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Starts at 8am to 2pm. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. November 26. Auction at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Starts at 1pm till finished. Benefit for the Santa Claus Club. Thanks John! Keep up the good work.
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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Tekila Bar…It’s Even Greater… Quack Ups Just One Year Later!!!
By Mark Paliscak
Congratulations to our friends from Tekila Bar & Restaurant who are celebrating their one year anniversary on October 2nd…and oh, what a year it has been! From their humble beginnings in a shell of a building in August of 2015, they transformed the building into one of the finest restaurant and most happening bars in Rocky Point. Hats off to owners Jorge and Jerry Gaona for making the past year, A YEAR TO REMEMBER! If you have never been to Tekila Bar & Restaurant, it has become a “Rocky Point Must See Destination”. Tekila Bar is located in the Malecon a few blocks down from the bend that takes you into Old Port where the fresh shrimp and seafood vendors are located, on the left side of the street. It’s two levels have a varied level of fun and it makes for a cool afternoon or evening to easily navigate through the different levels and bars. If you want a more club vibe, then Tanya and company will help to transform your day or night into a fun experience with their lively banter, cool tunes and specialty libations. On the second floor, you can either sit on the balcony which overlooks some amazing views of our Sea of Cortez, sit
in the dining area for some tasty treats, grab a frosty one at the bar or dance your night away to the live bands that regularly entertain the patrons at Tekila Bar. One of my favorite events on the second level is hosted by the one and only, Shayna Sargent. Shayna has been bartending at Tekila Bar since its opening and always brings her charismatic, funloving spirit to her clientele. When you go in, be sure and ask for her “Domino Show” which essentially is a pyramid of glasses filled with various liqueurs and juices and are stacked on one another and after she creates her tower, she clinks one of the glasses which drops into the other and so on and so on. As the drinks fall into the other on down the line, they make a color explosion of fluorescent green which essentially mixes the beverage creating a round of drinks for your whole crew. I have videoed her in action a few times and the reaction from the bar and restaurant is always the same…whooping,
cheering, smiling and laughing! Thank you Miss Shayna for the incredible entertainment… you help to make so many of us have an amazing experience out on the town! Near and dear to my heart is the Tekila Bar & Restaurant’s BIG HEARTS to those in need. They have collected and personally donated
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thousands of dollars to local families in need after unthinkable tragedies have struck their lives. As I write about in many of my articles, EACH of us has the POWER to make a difference in our world today and help to make it a better place. The folks at Tekila Bar truly embrace that spirit and have made and continue to make an impact to those in need in our community. I am SO PROUD of all of you and please continue to make a difference in the lives of others. It only takes one person to start an energy flow to make a positive impact on another. AWESOME JOB!!!
So, I say to all the friends and family at Tekila Bar & Restaurant, CONGRATULATIONS on an AMAZING YEAR and thank you for the fun memories! We look forward to so many more to come. As e.e. Cummings has said, “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It’s always our self we find in the sea.” So come to the sea, come to Rocky Point and stop on into the Tekila Bar and see what all the fun is about! I promise you, it shall be a day to remember. Oh, and be sure to ask for the “Marco Especial”…!!! Happy October everyone…may the best be yours to come! GOD BLESS! ADIOS AMIGOS!
A customer pulls up to the pumps in his local gas station. When filling his tank, he accidentally spilled some gas on his sleeve. While driving to work he decided to grab one last cigarette. As he was lighting it his sleeve caught fire. In a desperation move, the man stuck his arm out the window desperately trying to extinguish his flaming shirt sleeve. He was quickly pulled over by the local traffic cop and arrested for having a fire arm without a license. ------------------------------------------A story from a Kansas State Highway Patrol officer: I made a traffic stop on an elderly lady the other day for speeding on U.S. 166, Eastbound at Mile Marker 73 ,just East of Sedan, KS. I asked for her driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. The lady took out the required information and handed it to me. In with the cards, I was somewhat surprised (due to her advanced age) to see she had a conceal carry permit. I looked at her and asked if she had a weapon in her possession at this time. She responded that she indeed had a .45 automatic in her glove box. Something---body language, or the way she said it---made me want to ask if she had any other firearms. She did admit to also having a 9mm Glock in her center console. Now I had to ask one more time if that was all. She responded once again that she did have just one more, a .38 special in her purse. I then asked her what was she so afraid of. She looked me right in the eye and said, “Not a damn thing!”
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Come Sail Away & Race with theth wind on the Sea of Cortez, October 8 -14th
By Anita Kaltenbaugh
declared that he wanted to make a living without having to wear hard-soled shoes or work east of California’s Pacific Coast Highway. “By Making people a toy and giving them a game to play with it”. A couple of years later, Hobie opened up Southern California’s first surf shop in Dana Point, California wearing flip flops to work. The community laughed at him, asking how many surfboards can you sell?
Photo by Gillie Panasewicz
Calling all sailors! Outstanding October is here! With that comes warm water, light winds and glorious beach days. Perfect weather to be in or on the water. And, right here in Puerto Peñasco from October 8-14th, the sailboats will be on the water. October 8-9th is the Piñata Regatta, and on October 10-14th the Hobie Class Association of North America will host the Hobie 16 & 18 North American Championships. The Regatta headquarters will be directly on the beach at the Playa Bonita Hotel and Resort. The International Hobie Class Association, founded in 1991, was created to promote Hobie Racing all over the world. In 1994 Hobie Sailing Championships held their first regatta in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and now 22 years later they are still going strong. The races will be directly in front of the beach area in front of Playa Bonita and Sonoran Sky. If you’re not a sailor, no worries mate, enjoy the day watching! Colorful sailboats make a fantastic backdrop; laze away a few hours on the sand and enjoy some action while basking in the wonderful weather. If you are interested in sailing come by and check out the racing and stop by the organizers tent, The Tucson Hobie Fleet. This group sails in Arizona, California, and points beyond, but they consider their home waters to be the Sea of Cortez in Rocky Point. They would love to meet all sailing enthusiasts and answer any questions. So why is it called Hobie? It’s named after its founder Hobart “Hobie” Alter (October 31, 1933 – March 29, 2014). According to Wikipedia, Hobie was a young boy who
They were in for a big surprise as Hobie then went on to be a sailing pioneer and Hobie Cat catamarans were born. The first Hobie Class Association Regatta took place on July 4th, 1968. The first six boats ever made competed in a race off Poche Beach, Capistrano, California, a local surfing paradise near Dana Point. From there Hobie exploded and is now designated as “one of the world’s large sailing associations with over 500 fleets in close to 100 countries on every continent, ocean, and sea around the globe.” How does a sailboat championship race work? There are approximately 50-60 boats registered for the competition and on Monday, October 10th, around 11:00 AM the first fleet will begin racing. After a countdown and series of flags issuing a five-minute warning, bang, the gun will go off, and the racers will sail into the wind for the first leg. Into the wind, you ask? Yes, you heard me correctly, this is what makes a real racing competition. Then enjoy the view of the boats dancing on the water and sit back and watch the boats zigzag as they go
around each buoy fighting to be the first one to finish. Each race lasts about 30-45 minutes. Each team competes for approximately four races each day. First place winners will receive the coveted score of one point. That’s what golf and sailing have in common, the lowest score wins. At the end of the week, they tally the point of the races to declare the winner. Brian Heffernan, a resident and realtor for Realty Executives, is an avid sailor for forty years and has been competing in Regattas all over the world. He has won a national championship and many state and local championships from Hawaii to England. Brian is racing with his wife, Heather Heffernan. The pair Team Heffernan are sponsored by Roger Clyne’s Mexican Moonshine Tequila, (so watch out for the five-foot graphic of a Mexican Moonshine tequila bottle bobbing around the sea). He met his now race partner and wife on Tucson Beach in Rocky Point in 1996, when she crewed for him. They were married two years later. I asked Brian what he loves about racing (besides meeting his wife), after so many years. “I love the competitive game and there’s lots of variables. The wind’s always changing; the waves are always changing, and there are boats all around you, moving in all directions. Everything’s fluid. It’s like a giant chess game only being performed at high speed.” So, why do they race? Brian says “It’s exhilarating-—the sound of the wind, waves it’s just a blast as you turn the boat down a wave and take off. You are surfing on the waves, working the boat.” So, if you are up for some surfing the waves, action check out the Piñata Regatta October 8-9th, and The North American Hobie Championship Regatta on the October 10-14th, or be daring and register your own Hobie at www.fleet514.com. Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. H. Melville, Opening Line from Moby Dick Now - bring me that horizon. The last line from Pirates of the Caribbean:
Photo by Gillie Panasewicz
Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon.com. Watch for her debut fiction novel, “A Deep Thing” being released in Summer 2016 by The Wild Rose Press.
Capital Gains Tax: Impact of the Peso Valuation
By A.M.P.I. Chapter 51, Education Committee
Capital Gains is not a new concept to most of our readers, however, the impact of the Peso Valuation on “your” capital gains calculation will come as a surprise to many of you. The Puerto Peñasco, aka Rocky Point, Real Estate market has many positive influences from the Real Estate infrastructure north of the border. Contracts, Inspections, Property Disclosures, and complete Multiple Listing Services, so it could be said that the Rocky Point Market is easier than most for a new Foreign investor to come in and get involved. One issue A.M.P.I. (Mexico’s sister organization to the Nation Association of Realtors Up North) is focused on is educating the public on how Capital Gains are calculated. Now we are not going to dive deep into the calculations, we will dip our toes so that you can, after reading this article, consider yourself more educated than most and find an A.M.P.I. member to learn more. Our market is advertised in United States Dollars (USD) due to the proximity with the United States. The tricky part is that, upon purchasing, Mexico converts that USD amount into Pesos to be recorded at the Public Registry, thus your “Recorded Price” is in Pesos. This means some are surprised to find they owe Capital Gains upon selling their property for the same USD amount or maybe even less. Here is why… Buyer Purchases a condo for $100,000 USD when peso was 10 Pesos to $1 USD. This property was recorded in the Public Registry at 1,000,000 Pesos (100,000 x 10 = 1,000,000) This same buyer sells today for $100,000 USD while the peso is 18 pesos to $1 USD. This means the sales price when converted to pesos is 1,800,000 pesos (100,000 x 18 = 1,800,000). Showing an 800,000-peso Gain. This has caught many people by surprise since in US dollars there is no gain. Be sure to ask your A.M.P.I. agent to assist in understanding your unique situation so you are not caught off guard. To find an A.M.P.I. agent please go to http://puertopenascoampi.com/
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Summer Concludes with Record Tourism Numbers
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It’s a Wren. No, It’s a Finch. I Think.
A Cassin’s Finch forages in some weeds in Southeastern Arizona, near Safford. Notice the rusted bottle cap in front of the bird, giving perspective to her small size. By Mike Bibb
The 2016 summer tourist season in Puerto Peñasco has successfully come to an end with some very impressive numbers, said the President of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV-Peñasco) Hector Vázquez del Mercado. Vazquez del Mercado specified that the period from June 6 to August 21, of this year, showed an average lodging occupancy of 72%, which represented a 6% increase compared to last year during the same period. This works out to approximately 626,000 visitors. This increase in visitors resulted in an estimated 620 million peso economic benefit. The tourism leader gave an emotional thank you to all those working in the tourism sector for the great service and treatment that they give tourists every day, helping to account for the increased numbers and better tourism. “That is the purpose and result of the promotional campaign launch, and the recognition of the daily effort made by thousands of people,” he said. Hector Vazquez del Mercado expanded that, according to statistics by the OCV, we will see a total of 1,538,500 visitors during this calendar year, with an economic impact of more than 1.384 billion pesos (approximately 77 million dollars). This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Anyone familiar with my regular Rocky Point Times articles, has probably realized I’ve an interest in birds. I’ve composed stories and taken pictures of ospreys, pelicans, hawks, buzzards, doves, hummingbirds and several other avian creatures. I don’t plan the pictures. That is to say, I don’t wake-up in the morning and ponder “Think I’ll go out and snap a few images of a Cooper’s Hawk” or some other feathery animal. Nope, it just sort of happens. In this particular case, I was actually taking photos of a late afternoon sunset. Which, when you think about, is the only time of day a sunset takes place. While patiently awaiting for the sun to descend behind the mountain, I happened to notice a little bird busily scurrying about in some weeds and brush just a few yards from where I was standing. Not being a bird expert, I just assumed the tiny guy was some kind of desert wren, foraging in the thickets for an evening meal. He appeared unconcerned with my presence and after a while actually seemed to pose for the camera. Returning home, I logged-on to the computer, googled “small southern Arizona desert birds,” and soon a series of articles and pictures appeared. Believing the bird was a wren of some kind, I studied a few of the reports and photographs of the Cactus Wren, Rock Wren and a couple of others but the descriptions and photos didn’t quite fit the pictures of the little bird I had encountered. Undeterred, I then researched “finches” and discovered there were more varieties than I ever imagined. Though, admittedly, I really hadn’t given much thought to wrens and finches before. What I learned was completely new to me. Narrowing the category to what was listed as a common “House Finch,” other finch relatives appeared; Purple Finch and Cassin’s Finch. From the descriptions and pictures of the three types of birds, it looked
like the photos I took of the diminutive bird in the weeds was a female Cassin’s Finch. But there was a problem with this - Cassin’s Finches are found primarily in mountainous areas from Northern Arizona to Canada. Not in the semi-arid deserts of the Southwest. A possible explanation for her presence may be the fact 10,700’ Mount Graham is close by. This “Sky Island” is the home of the Mount Graham International Observatory and is heavily forested with all manner of trees and shrubbery. Supposedly ideal conditions for a Cassin’s Finch.
Same bird, only she turned to give me a view of her left side.
One of the characteristics of the House Finch is they forage on the ground, eating grains, seeds, berries, nettle, weed seeds and dandelion. They will also consume small insects and aphids. Backyard bird feeders are one of their favorite dining locations. Producing two or more broods per year with 2 to 6 eggs per brood, the female will lay clutches of eggs from February through August. Interestingly, the male is responsible for feeding the female during incubation and also the young fledglings. In general, House Finches are native to western North America. Originally, a resident of Mexico, they were sold illegally in New York City as “Hollywood Finches.” To avoid federal prosecution under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, many owners and vendors released their birds into urban and rural areas. A hearty species, it is estimated there are approximately 267 million to 1.7 billion House Finches in the United States and Mexico.
Liability Friends
By Dan McWhitis
Sometime back, while enjoying a beer at the American Legion here in Rocky Point, I explained to a couple of pals about a term I came up with years ago “liability friends.” This is not meant to be offensive, it is more precautionary. I’m referring to that guy or gal with charisma, who can be a lot of fun, but sometimes ends-up in ridiculous situations. You’re forced to assess how these difficulties might harm you. Will they cost money, cause embarrassment, ruin a relationship or land you in the hoosegow (jail). Yes I remember when John, one of my good friends from Houston and I were attending an Astro’s game. He fired up a cigarette, ignoring a no smoking sign, only to be accosted by an irritated fan demanding he put it out. John disregarded him until another guy sitting directly behind us produced a badge stating if he didn’t put the cigarette out he’d be arrested. John just started laughing at the cop. Judy is an attractive, well-educated woman with a great job. When I escorted her to our company party, little did I know she was one glass of chardonnay away from being totally blasted. After slamming three or four white wines, she ended up doing a Tanya Tucker routine, dancing on the bar. The evening concluded with her passing out in the lady’s room, charming. Another old friend, Bruno, thinks it’s hilarious to hire strippers for special celebrations including award ceremonies. I remember the time my boss was in town to give our team some special recognition, and the next thing I know I’m supposedly being arrested by a busty cop who begins to disrobe. The look on my boss’ face was a tad strained. Later that year I met a wonderful woman I thought might be “Miss Right” and she agreed to be my date for the company’s Christmas party. When we got to the party everything was going great until everyone’s best friend Jenny arrived. She grabbed a drink then grabbed my date and proceeded to regale her about our last party, when the woman I’d brought began dancing on the bar. When we left there were signs our new relationship was coming to an end. My Mom always said “If you play with rattlesnakes.” “Yeah, I got it.” Living in Rocky Point is pretty much hassle-free, not many rattlers, but I’m always inclined to keep a wary eye out and don’t get me started about Magoo. That would take an entire column.
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Potpurri Page… 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.
Always Watch for Sand on the Highways
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City Announces Spay and Neuter Campaign
While growing up in Minnesota, I was very familiar with snow drifts on the highways. We were always vigilant in winter time during or after high winds, as drifts could pop up unexpectedly and cause very dangerous conditions. At the time, I had no idea that I would be living almost 2000 miles away in the desert watching for the very same thing although this time with sand. The City does a great job getting the sand drifts cleaned up as quickly as possible, but it’s always a good idea to keep a close watch on the highways around Puerto Peñasco if it is or has been windy, when you are traveling. The highway from Rocky Point to Sonoyta is usually not too bad as there is more vegetation growing on the sides of the roads and sand doesn’t move as freely, but be extra careful when traveling the coastal highway. That road gets more drifts and usually takes longer to clear as well.
Police Department Looking for English/Spanish Bilingual Volunteers - Still Looking…
invites anyone interested to visit the Office on Art and Culture in order to register. Together with the Director of the local Casa de la Cultura, Beatriz Salido Macías, Mier Nogales detailed the various programs open to the community include: Municipal Music School, Municipal Polynesian Dance School, Municipal Classical Dance School, and the Fine Arts Initiation School. The majority of programs are open to participants of all ages, with the exception of the Fine Arts program which is open to children 9 - 13 looking to study dance, theater, music, and visual arts. For more information, visit the offices of the Municipal Casa de la Cultura (across from City Hall, next to the Municipal Library), 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. or contact: 388 6375
First International Salsa Festival Attempts to Break Guinness World Record
The City administration of Puerto Peñasco, presided over by Mayor Kiko Munro, via the Office on Social Development, together with the Municipal Health Office held a spay and neuter clinic on Saturday, August 27th at the Obrera neighborhood Community Center. Municipal Health Director Socorro Ruiz Villarreal explained these types of municipal campaigns seek to prevent greater populations of stray cats and dogs, which can lead to larger health problems. She stressed the spay and neuter clinic is an indication that Mayor Kiko Munro aims to improve the quality of life of the city’s residents by reducing health risks in different areas of Puerto Peñasco. She indicated the campaigns will continue, and called on the community to remain alert to upcoming pet clinics.
The Malecon was jam packed with dancers and spectators last Saturday as the first Annual Salsa Festival kicked off by trying to set the world record for the most Salsa being danced at the same time. Several thousand enjoyed themselves by dancing, watching and cheering them on. As of now, I have not heard whether they broke the record or not but, record or not, everyone had a great time.
Kiko Munro fulfills street lamp goal along Blvd. Fremont
Registration Open for Municipal Art & Culture Programs
the project along Blvd. Fremont was made possible through an investment of 4,299,447.76 pesos, procured by the mayor. He explained the project consisted of installing octagonal tapered iron posts, 100 watt LED lamps, meter and panel foundations, as well as curbs.
Mayor Kiko Munro Continues to Promote Investment in Puerto Peñasco
Mayor Kiko Munro, and part of his team, visited Arizona to strengthen cooperative ties with other cities while promoting investment in Puerto Peñasco. The mayor took part in the meeting of the Arizona-Sonora Mega Region Council, which consists of officials from diverse sister cities in Sonora and Arizona and seeks to increase participation while strengthening trans-border economic development initiatives. One of the most important agreements reached at the gathering was the signing of a document addressed to R. Gil Kerlikowske, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, requesting the travel zone for Mexicans with a visa be extended throughout Arizona, as currently an additional permit must be issued for travel beyond 75 miles. Teresa Bravo, Pima County Coordinator of Economic Development and International Projects, presented successes from the Exchange Program of Political Representatives with Puerto Peñasco. She detailed how the Sister Regions symbolically exchanged Puerto Peñasco Mayor Kiko Munro and Pima District 4 Supervisor Ray Carroll, which led to a number of agreements regarding business, education, and culture.
Progress on Project with Mayo Clinic As part of the City’s efforts to make reporting a crime more comfortable and productive, the Mayor is asking for full-time residents of Puerto Peñasco, who are bilingual in Spanish/English, to volunteer some time every week acting as a translator and liaison for the police department. While some of the officers and officials working at the police station do speak English, there are many times when those particular people are not available. There is also the feeling that working with someone who is not directly affiliated with the government may make the experience more comfortable with a visitor who is
Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in programs of the Municipal Office on Art and Culture, as well as for students interested in the Fine Arts Initiation School of the National Fine Arts Institute (EIAA). Municipal Art and Culture Director, Nina Mier Nogales, stated the new cycle of courses will begin September 5th, and
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. August 16, 2016.The commitment to light Blvd. Fremont has been achieved following conclusion of work to install energy saving LED street lamps along this important route, stretching from Blvd. Benito Juárez to Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez. Mayor Kiko Munro announced, “Street lamps along Blvd. Fremont are in operation. Paving the boulevard, which we plan to begin before the end of 2016, is next.” Municipal Public Projects Coordinator, Terencio Gutiérrez Valenzuela, detailed
As part of the visit to Arizona, Mayor Kiko Munro met with representatives at the Mayo Clinic. During the visit, coordinated by Dr. Javier Magrina, the mayor toured the facility while representatives reiterated interest in helping to support the project for a new hospital in Puerto Peñasco. The mayor detailed there has been work on a joint project to determine what services Puerto Peñasco may offer in order to create a new medical tourism market, particularly in taking advantage of the exchange rate for visitors. He stated the goal is to offer quality medical care with cutting edge technology and highly trained personnel in a friendly environment, highlighting the city and its beautiful beaches.
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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER
If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help or have questions, please go to the Police Station, located north of town. Pay any and all fines ONLY at the station. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS: • Write down the Name of the Officer • And the Number on the back of the vehicle that pulled you over • Record the location you were pulled over and the exact time
POLICE EMERGENCIES
DIAL...066
Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station
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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552
YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!
If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no record of the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining to others will not get the problem solved - it only creates more problems and allows the officer to go on “doing business as usual”. File a complaint and save others the same grief you have gone through and make our city a better place.
DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANY OFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.
All fines are to be paid at the main police station
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED Passports are required for re-entry into the U.S. when travelling by vehicle into Mexico. You may also present a Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, SENTRI or NEXXUS Cards when leaving Mexico. Children under the age of 16 need to present their Birth Certificate. This applies to any port of entry when driving into Mexico.
ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora on the Sea of Cortez. It is approz. 66m miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and the Mexican border at Sonoyta, MX. Rocky Point is located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permits are required for you to visit, but you will need your Passport or other ID (see above) to re-enter the United States. Rocky Point offers a variety of land and sea activities for every age and is very family oriented. It also offers a variety of dining and lodging choices as well as beach camping and RV Parks. Rocky Point is known for its warm weather, beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Relax and enjoy a day on the beach or at one of our many spas. Head out for a day of shoppingm to find everything from one-ofa-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.
DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT
take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.
COMING FROM TUCSON You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86), which will lead you through Sells and end at Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above). Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville. AZ before reaching the border.
COMING FROM CALIFORNIA The crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight through the border, go straight for a few blocks, turn left for a few blocks and then turn right onto Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. There is a toll booth you will go through (currently $94 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our Facebook Page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.
ENTERING MEXICO Hwy. 8 from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police as well as the Green Angels (roadside assistance). Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.
YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. COMING FROM PHOENIX Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will
ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you
ACCIDENTS CON’T and your vehicle may be detained until restitution is made. If a minor is involved in an accident, the parents are responsible for the child. Parents must pay fines and/or restitution. Minors are usually detained but not jailed in non-death accidents or traffic violations. You need to file a police report and phone your Mexican insurance adjustor immediately in the event of an accident. You (most likely) will be held in jail if you are in an accident in which a death occurs.
AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mar de Cortes International Airport (011-52-638) 383-6097 www.aeropuertomardecortes.com Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Libramiento Carretera Sonoyta-Caborca 71 Ejido Miramar, Colonia Miramar
PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance. GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)
Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ
BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC - Phone: 383-1999 (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex TAP - Phone: 383-6761 (Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico) W side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, N of the signal at Constitucion
FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES
CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. Call their AZ offices directly instead of their national offices. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona (Phoenix Area) Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar, Saban’s Puerto Peñasco (from the U.S. dial 011-52-638) Alamo Rent A Car 102-0277 Bufalo 388-9999 M.G. Rentals 383-3814 Pro Rent-A-Car 388-5823 Rio Car Rental 383-8181 The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823
CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money
CONTRALORIA SONOYTA Dear traveler, when crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a Complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: (651) 512-1172 or ( 651) 100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com We are available 24 /7, every day of the week.
CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM
Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit
2) Integral Inspection
Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit
As you cross the Mexican Border there are two narrow lanes with a (traffic) light at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). 1) FISCAL TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP (alto) - RED LIGHT If the light turns red you will pull off to the left where an officer will ask you some questions such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and belongings. Do not leave your vehicle unattended and do accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name and badge number of the officer. GO (pase) - GREEN LIGHT If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. 2) INTEGRAL INSPECTION This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed
limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leaving the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.) After you have paid your taxes, you will need to cross the border and go through the Fiscal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your receipt to the officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found, which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspection the fine will be 1½x the value. In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption. Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.
DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $75 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 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 tapes • Typewriter or laptop computer • 5 used toys if the passenger is a child • Fishing tackle • Pair of skis • 2 tennis rackets • A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail
If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • VCR • Bicycle with or without a motor • Household linens • Kitchen utensils • Livingroom & bedroom furniture You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are located just across the border.
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TRAVELINFORMATION FIREARMS & DRUGS Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/ clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.
IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $75.00 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $75 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599
INSURANCE Medical Insurance Family or personal trip/ vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance as payment. Vehicle Insurance Mexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required though full coverage is recommended. You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft. If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered. Most U.S. policies ARE NOT recognized in Mexico. You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.
MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO Agua Prieta, Mexico......345 miles Ajo, Arizona......................................90 miles Caborca, Mexico.............................154 miles Ciudad Obregon, Mexico...............491 miles Guaymas, Mexico...........................408 miles Hermosillo, Mexico........................321 miles
Kino Bay, Mexico............................393 miles Las Vegas, Nevada..........................514 miles Los Angeles, California...................540 miles Lukeville, Arizona..............................66 miles Nogales, Mexico.............................287 miles Phoenix, Arizona............................217 miles San Carlos, Mexico.........................407 miles San Diego, California......................366 miles Santa Ana, Mexico.........................217 miles Sonoyta, Mexico..............................62 miles Tucson, Arizona..............................208 miles Yuma, Arizona................................260 miles Coastal Highway 003
This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and from El Desemboque to Puerto Libertdad. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies. See Driving to Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of this section.
PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico and you are allowed only two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be asked for it as you cross the border. Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise. If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo. Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.
RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309 Passports
On June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens reentering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms if identificaton. Parents bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate. Wait Times Traffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later. You can check border wait times on the internet at http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt Permitted Items 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes 1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing. Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions. Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood: 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your reentry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first to the Customs Officer on duty. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to a $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $800 may be entered free of duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes & cigars. Prohibited Items Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases. Cuban Cigars Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, potatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.) Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance.
Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.
SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle and Tours (623) 551-1616, Toll Free 866-568-9001 info@lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsgrandtours.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522
SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS FOR PUERTO PEÑASCO STREETS 10 KPH / 6 MPH in School Zones 30 KPH / 18 MPH on City Streets 60 KPH / 37 MPH on any Blvd., unless posted ortherwise 60 KPH / 37 MPH on the Resort Rd, from Playa Bonita to Cholla Bay
TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy.
At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rptimes@ prodigy.net.mx or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325.
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Are You Ready to Sell? “Discover why you are not!”
By Krissy Nichols
I have invited an expert in the process of “Discovery” on Mexico Real Estate to walk us through why this step is important when selling or buying real estate in Mexico. Tavane McCombs, is a Realtor, Broker and Owner of Mexico Real Estate & Document Services who is in partnership with Mexico Real Estate DOCUPREP Legal Services. WHAT NOW? You are selling your home in Puerto Peñasco and, as a foreigner to Mexico, you are required to own real estate with a Bank Trust instead of a Title or Fee Simple like in the US. With that comes an annual fee we pay to the bank in Mexico to maintain the Bank Trust so you can own real estate. This process which allows foreigners to own property in Mexico started 30 years ago. When a property goes into escrow, the Bank Trust is reviewed or updated; checking for any deaths or divorces of owner’s named in the Bank Trust. Mexico law changes may affect the Bank Trust too, so Discovery is critical to determine if there are any clouds on the title of the property. It’s very common in Mexico, that almost all Bank Trusts have details that need updated. Now you are beginning to understand why Discovery is so very important to you! Who does the “Discovery” process in Mexico? McCombs: In Mexico we don’t have escrow companies so the Discovery is done by a hired legal counsel to review the ownership status of the property. I use our professional Real Estate Attorney Leticia Marquez, Senior Attorney and partner from Mexico Real Estate Doc U Prep located in Puerto Peñasco. Ms Marquez ensures all of our clients to date have had clean titles. Ms Marquez shared, “The clouds found during Discovery give the seller an opportunity to correct the issues and ensure the buyer will have a clean Bank Trust and ownership of the property.” What happens if a cloud is found in the “Discovery” process? McCombs: It really depends on the cloud or issue found. Sometimes it is an easy fix but other times it turns into a legal mess that needs to be corrected before the seller can give clear title to the new buyer. In most cases it takes additional time and
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funds to correct the clouds on the Bank Trust before you can close. Unfortunately the seller has no idea until they are in the middle of escrow that there is a problem. Who hires the real estate attorney in the “Discovery” process? McCombs: Usually the buyer hires a real estate attorney to complete the escrow process and the seller gets surprised with the discovery. Most of the time sellers have not been informed there could be discovery of issues on their bank trust. When buyers hire the closing attorney, Sellers should have a conversation with that Attorney and have a hiring contract with that attorney, completing the closing and outline of their fees for Discovery. Here is why; in the purchase contract, the seller agrees to give clear title to the buyer, if the seller defaults, he has to give the Buyer back all of his inspection money and earnest deposit plus the seller has a stigma on his Bank Trust. What are the two most common clouds on a Bank Trust? McCombs: Most common is if there is a death of one of the owners, divorce or name change of the owners in the Bank Trust and it was not updated with these changes. Discovery by your real estate attorney will unveil these issues so you can enjoy a clean title on your property. There is so much more to this step of Discovery in buying and selling Real Estate in Mexico. Feel free to contact Ms McCombs if you have questions regarding your Bank Trust or if you need a new Bank Trust. This article is for you to learn the basics of buying and selling real estate in Mexico. To learn more, please contact me! More information and questions: Krissy Nichols Realtor, Investor Consultant Mexico Real Estate & Document Services US 480-862-6897 - MX 638-114-2286 Krisnichols5@gmail.com Tavane McCombs Mexico Real Estate DOCUPREP tmixer1968@gmail.com www.MexicoDocUPrep.com See properties: www.mexicorealestatepro.com Resources: www.mexicorealestateresources.com
These unsung heroes just seem to always be on the scene when you need them. They have proven themselves time and time again as lifesaving first responders. The number of “lost” tourists that found their way because of the TAU can no longer be counted, and there are so many visitors to our city by the sea that had safer and more enjoyable vacations because of these Agents certainly number into the hundreds or even thousands at this point. Even with the program’s tight budget, equipment and supplies that are sometimes in short supply, and the long, hot and humid outside hours that they work, you won’t hear these guys complain. They really love what they do - and it shows. If you meet one of them on Sandy Beach, the Malecon, Cholla Bay or somewhere in between you’ll be glad that you did and you will see for yourself just how friendly, professional, and dedicated this team is. These Agents are chosen specifically because of these characteristics. They do what they do because they like helping others. Members of the Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee understand and appreciate what the TAU Agents do for our community, for our residents, and for our out of town visitors. These committee members are committed to assisting Puerto Peñasco tourism, tourists, the TAU, and the City Administration as needed to improve the experience of visiting our city. That assistance includes sharing information with the public, acting as a liaison between the public and the City/TAU, and collecting donations and equipment/materials that can help the TAU better perform their duties. Police and Paramedics from the USA have donated their time to help with training, individuals and companies have donated some first aid equipment, backpacks, and helmets, and the Tourist Committee raised funds to buy school uniforms for the kids of the TAU Agents. These efforts are ongoing and your next donation might be the one needed to save a life or maybe it will just help make
someone’s vacation a little safer. Everything helps and participation is the key. Please keep this in mind and contact the Tourist Assistance Committee if you would like to donate time money, or useful items. Yesterday, August 31st, Mayor Kiko Munro held a small gathering at the Malecon along with members of the government, business community, and the Tourist Assistance Committee, to present some new equipment to the Unit. In his speech, Mayor Munro praised the good work of the TAU and promised to continue to support and improve the team throughout his reign as Mayor. TAU Director, Luis Molina, also spoke to the group on behalf of the TAU and the City of Puerto Peñasco. After the more formal part of the meeting, two new Segway personal transportation scooters were demonstrated by Agents of the TAU. While the Agents were still a bit shaky, they were definitely getting the hang of it quickly. These scooters will help Agents move about the Malecon more quickly and efficiently as needed in their duties. This demonstration was followed by a visit to the Malecon TAU office located next to the entrance to The Point restaurant. Below is the contact information for the TAU and Advisory Committee. Feel free to contact either group with questions, suggestions, problems, or praise for a job well done. TAU Offices: Convention Center, NW Corner Malecon, near entrance to The Point Restaurant Phone: 001-52-638-382-8413 Emergency: 066 or 911 Tip Line: 089 Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee: Phone: 602-774-1777 Email: touristassistancerockypoint@gmail.com Website: http://www.touristassistancerockypoint. org/ Facebook: Puerto Peñasco Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee AC
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets recommended • Only 2 persons per ATV • No riding after dark • Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age • Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc. • Do not drink and drive DO NOT RIDE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Main Blvd. Benito Juarez Blvd. Fremont or in the Old Port
You will be fined if riding in these areas. Fines are to be paid only at the police station.
$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. The only one that gives dollars is the Banorte ATM on Freemont. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5
They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $
WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.
CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am
San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information
EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco Sandy Beach Medical Center 388-7676 Cellular: 044-638-110-7898 Dr. Jesús González Gaytán Blvd. Paseo de Las Dunas (On Sandy Beach) 24 Hr. Emergency Service Available Full Service Outpatient Medical Clinic English speaking doctor and staff CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266 Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060
FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm. What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.
FISHING & BOATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT You do not need to obtain a boat permit for your persona watercraft. However, if you plan to fish from your boat, each person fishing must have a fishing license which can be purchased here in Puerto Peñasco. As with vehicles, it is a good idea to carry two copies of your title and registration for your watercraft and trailer. DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINALS! One copy should be kept on your boat/watercraft and the other shoud be carried on your person or put in a safe location during your stay. FISHING PERMITS You MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained locally at the Capitania de Puerto, M-F, 8AM to 3PM or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire by the hour/half-day/ day, or organized trip. We do not have any companies that rent boats for your personal use. Charter boats are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side) as well as at Safe Marina and in Cholla Bay. Reputable charters are always the best choice. Please make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons in your party and that the captain has a marine radio in the event of an emergency. Fishing en Peñasco: Seasonal Fishing Calendar FISH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Trigger Fish Corvina Dolphin Fish Dorado Flounder Grouper Mackeral Pinto Bass Pompano Red Snapper Rock Bass Sea Bass Sea Trout Sierra Skipjack Yellowtail
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 ve- hicles experiencing mechanical problems. Their trucks are green and white and clearly marked. They are on patrol from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. What to do if you need help? If you need assistance on the highway, whether it be a broken fan belt, blown tire or empty gas tank, pull over to the side of the road and lift the hood of your vehicle. If it is at night, please use your flashers for safety and always move as far away from the highway as you can to avoid accidents. Lifting your hood signals the Green Angels, as well as other helpful travellers, that you are in distress and in need of help. The Green Angels do not charge for their mechanical services, but you will need to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc. The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information
INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI There are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE Latitude - 31°, 19 minutes N Longitude - 113°, 32 min. W Bird Island: 31°, 01.31 min., N by 113°, 14.93 min. W
MAIL SERVICES Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable.
U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.
METRIC EQUIVALENTS Equivalents for Length 1” = 2.5 cm 6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm 12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm 36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm 40” = 100 cm (1 meter) To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30. Equivalents for Weight 1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g 4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g 8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g 12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g 16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480g Equivalents for Liquid Measurements 1/4 tsp = 1 ml 1/2 tsp = 2 ml 1 tsp = 5 ml 2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml 4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml 8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml 12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml 1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml 1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml Gallons to pints x 8 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters Gallons to liters x 3.785 Gallons to quarts x 4
NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) The Mexican Notario is a highly specialized lawyer authorized by the Mexican Government. They intervene in civil and commercial business. Your best interest is supposed to be the Notario Publico’s main concern. They give judicial advisement according to Mexican Law and their authority exceeds that of a lawyer and is similar to that of an arbitrator in the U.S. You should consult a Notario when: buying or selling property, foreign Investments, inheritance, wills, mortgages, contracts, private contracts, financial operations, credit titles, arbitration, bank trusts, etc. You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.
NOTARIO PUBLICOS Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10 (next to post office) U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554 383-5460, Fax 383-5005 PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port 383-2006 Notary Publics in Sonoyta Lic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon.
You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.
• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.
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.
U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/ duplicates only. M-F 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM 606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577
VIRTUAL CONSULATE The 1st Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.
WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:
Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700
U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada.
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CELLULAR PHONES
Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687 LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.
to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number
TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operatorCall Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE DO NOT USE THE “CALL USA” BLUE PHONES THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE! To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.
to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes
VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = dial 001+884+phone number 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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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)
AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU
BOOK & EXCHANGE
CEDO CON’T
383-4399: Madrid and Ave. Marcelo Pino grupaciongeorgepapanicolaou@hotmail.com Cancer clinic dedicated to early prevention. Screenings and tests available. MONTHLY MEETINGS 1st Thurs. of every month PATIENT CONSULTATIONS Wednesday 9AM-1PM PAPSMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior
Rocky Point Times Office Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13) Phone: 383-6325: Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pm www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors.
Tidepool Explorations Explore the tidepools with CEDO experts.
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.
AA Passport Club 48 Campeche next door to Galindo’s Cafe M-W-F 10:00 am open meeting Bilingual AA meeting Tu/Thu/Sat - 6:00 pm For more information call Conrado Flores: (044-638) 109-8017 or email Marcia Diane: marsupis@gmail.com EVERYONE WELCOME
AMPI
AL ANON
CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)
The Asociación Mexcana 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 owrks closely iwth 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 orther organizations to sponsor community activities. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing SErvice (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients.
Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com
Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office.
Board members: President: Rommel Bustamante Vice President: Sarina Brown Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino Legal: Ricardo Borquez Secretary/V.P. Communications: Robin Miller V.P. Ethics: Kyle Wood V.P. Education: Kenneth Wallace Flex MLS AC Advisor: John Walz For Inquiries, please contact: Luisa Federico, AMPI Administrator email: luisa.ampi51@gmail.com AMPI Phone: 638-382-0439
ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM
Provides basic school supplies, computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963 (602) 324-9529 mail@rockypointboattrips.com www.rockypointclassroom.com Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Boat Trips Office or sent to Barb at: PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ 85341
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily The Public is Welcome 2015 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!
BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 3:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month October-June at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.
CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Guillermo Muñoz Fierro
(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like
those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)
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.
AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.
ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.
BARB’S DOG RESCUE Help Us Help Them. We are a concerned group of dog lovers working to better the lives of Peñasco’s dogs. We are expanding our facility on the edge of town where we house dogs. We are committed to taking in abandoned and neglected dogs, maintaining and rehabilitating them in a healthy environment and finding loving permanent homes. We ask for your help. Virtually every dog that comes to us is malnourished and in poor health. The need is great. Visit Barb’s Dog Shelter located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, where you will see signs. Donations are also accepted at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Fremont Blvd, next to Cruz Roja. E-Mail BarbsDogRescue@aol. comm Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.
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.
Explore the Sand Dunes Spectacular Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world’s largest. An experience you won’t forget! Pinacate Adventure Explore the geologic wonders of the Pincate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts. Isla San Jorge Snorkel with the sea lions in their natural habitat at Bird Island or just enjoy the scenery from the boat and take photos. A must do trip!
CHOLLA BAY CHRISTMAS PARTY Donations payable to: Cholla Bay Christmas Fund Please send to: Nancy Schmidli 10645 W Connecticut Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 An organization that celebrates a Christmas party for their fellow Cholla Bay Mexican neighbors in early December. Santa shows up for pictures with the kids, children get to pick a gift for their mother, take a crack at the piñata, have a group sing-along and munch on hot dogs and chips. After all the fun, Santa delivers gifts for the children and food boxes for the families.
CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks, Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.
CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION Sally Dalton: 382-5283 (Xochitl’s Cafe) Donations payable to: Cholla Charity Fund Send to: Kathy Barnard 1547 E. Royal Palm Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Organization that helps Mexican families, who live and work in Cholla Bay, with unexpected expenses such as medical, living, funeral, etc.They also collect and distribute blankets and warm clothing for children in Cholla Bay. Donations may be dropped off at Xochitl’s Cafe in Cholla Bay.
C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.
COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN. Puerto Peñasco Animal Control Dedicated to prevention and disease control Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152 Coordinator: Dra. Socorro Canine Tech.: Mario Lopez Sub-Director: Jesus Bejarano Social Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine
D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx Directora: Mayor’s Wife Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money.
CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. children’s home is on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. The home is equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children are taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.
EL GOLFO RUN Tom & Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. (602) 476-1939 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com
The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)
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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS
LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
Children’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogar para niños desamparados 383-2378 Off of Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of Rocky Point PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera Sanchez Treasurer: Florencia Lucila G. Miron The children’s home is located outside of town, apx. 15 miles, and houses anywhere from 10 to 40 children. It provides temporary housing for families that cannot afford to take care of their children or are having a hard time. This is not an orphanage - these children are not up for adoption. They are always in need of cleaning supplies and fresh food (not canned items).
Phone: 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
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.
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
LIONS CLUB Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Ramón Ramos Rodríguez Women’s Committee President Lupita de Ramos Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.
MEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultos y Jovenes La Esperanza A.C. Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo 044-638-106-4079 identificacruz@live.com.mx On Simon Morua behind the new cemetery The center helps men in need by providing clothing, housing, job training and food. They run solely on donations.
MISSION VILLA GRANADA 2 blocks east of Lucas Chicken, in the former Villa Granada Hotel. We provide lodging and meals for Missionaries who work on improving/building churches out in the San Rafael Community and other assorted projects. GM Pastor Edgar Cabrera (638) 383-1394. Main Office for (480) 503-8832. Maggie, is bilingual. Volunteers for maintenance/cleaning needed, as well as rice, beans, building supplies/ materials, tools, children art/crafts supplies, canned foods, Spanish bibles, and prayer. Weekend Missions, A.C.-Mexican Non-Profit. Weekend Missions, Inc. USA 501c3.
NUEVA CREACION
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.
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.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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Hábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C. Pedro Martínez, English Spoken: 383-4323 Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.
Overeaters Anonymous Tuesdays 9:30AM Manuel Arista (some as AA) Phone: 044-638-103-3405 48 Campeche Ave.
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.
OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY (A brand new ministry in good hands) Hosted on the spacious and breath taking property of Granada Del Mar Hotel in Mirador, OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY has opened its doors; a non-profit designed to serve ministries from all across the US and Mexico, to bring aide and comfort to folks in need in Puerto Peñasco. We are currently creating an onsite store for distribution of donations of furniture, clothing, appliances, tool and bedding. For Ministry information contact: Director Conrado Rodriquez conrado4evryng44@gmail.com
U.S 480-264-1172 MX. 638-383-2148 OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB
President: Lew Felton Fun group that hold meetings every month and puts on a variety of fun activities such as the Bash every year and donates to local charities and organizations.
MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T
SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES
Founder: Steve Schwab Established 2003
They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.
South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Robert Adams at Playa Bonita RV Park adibob@prodigy.net.mx, local 382-5034 or Magic Jack (602) 449-1030 or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@ gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 3869774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.
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.
PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) A group of local singles, both full and part time residences. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4 pm at Puesta del Sol restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. The location for the Saturday breakfasts will be announced at this happy hour. For more information contact any of the following: Emma 383-3273 (local number) or 702-359-1095 (magic jack), Marti 812-319-1463 (U.S. cell works locally), or Dick 638-105-0615 (local cell) or 602-321-8106 (U.S. cell works locally) or just show up at the Tuesday happy hour and introduce yourself.
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321 El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN Professional Business Women’s Club Meetings each Tuesday 8PM Phone: 383-2052 Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com This association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.
RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)
RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON Brenda Barden: (638) 382-8611 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.-June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.
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
A group of a variety of community members who volunteer their time and efforts to raise money, purchase supplies and provide food bags, shoes and toys at Christmas time for the less fortunate. Every year thousands of children, men and women flock to receive their goodies, take pictures with Santa Claus, play games, eat hot dogs and have a great day. Volunteers spend all year collecting donations and then coordinate efforts a few weeks prior to the big event, which usually takes place mid-December.
ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email enriquefmi@outlook.com or leonardoemj8@hotmail.com.
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
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
UNCOMMON WOMEN
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.
ON COMMON GROUND GROUP Rosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134 Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!
SANTA CLAUS CLUB Organizer: John Fowler: 602-840-1528 PO Box 5, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Delivers food boxes, bikes, toys and clothes to needy families all year long. Donations are accepted and transported to Rocky Point year round. If you have a donation pickup in the Phoenix area, call John Fowler or email santaclausclub@hotmail.com.
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SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION
Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc.
This group offers help to people in their terminal cancer phase. It is comprised of a group of people who offer care to cancer patients who suffer from a terminal illness, when the time comes that the hospital can do nothing further. The patients are given support to help them have a better quality of life by receiving love, respect, and understanding in their final hours. Contact: awyspot@hotmail. com Santiago Ruiz Salcido Rocky Point cellular (044-638) 384-6166 The groups’ basic needs are adult diapers, Ensure shakes, medicines, hospital beds etc.
Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx
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WEEKEND MISSIONS 323 Leon de La Barra and Madero (in the old Hotel Villa Granada) 383-1394/(480) 626-5440/(480) 503-8832 Founders: Mark, Jerry and Rusty Renovation Coordinator: Conrad Provides for the physical and spiritual needs of the very poor, widowed and orphaned. Donations of building supplies and other everyday supplies always welcome.
WOMEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869 anaycruz@live.com From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.
YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION Rick Busa: rbusa1972@gmail.com Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.
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It’s shrimp season again! Amo el camaron! Could Puerto Peñasco Desalination be the Answer to Arizona’s Future Water Problems (and Our Own)?
By Stephanie Wood
Shrimp season starts in September and goes roughly until April. The “rule of thumb” is that the shrimp is fresh in the months that have an “R” in them. We usually buy our shrimp in the Malecon. Ask them to clean and devein the shrimp and put them on ice for the ride home. The price of shrimp costs approximately $5 to $7 per pound, depending on the size. This Labor Day, for my annual shrimp fest, we ended up getting shrimp at one of the stands en route to the Malecon because it was crazy busy. Yay for tourism but we didn’t feel like fighting traffic. This years Steph’s Shrimp Fest recipes, found on Pinterest: Shrimp Scampi Dip...courtesy of damndelicious.net • 8 ounces medium shrimp (Clean the shrimp under cold running water to make sure all the shells are removed and all are de-veined. Chop roughly) • 2 Tbsp. butter (or olive oil) • 4 cloves garlic minced (I used jarred not fresh) • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes • ¼ cup white wine • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (I omitted this because I didn’t have any lemon and it turned out fine) • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature (I forgot to do this, oops) • ¼ cup sour cream • 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan • 2 Tbsp. parsley • Salt and pepper to taste ***Note*** This is the original recipe for 4 servings, but I doubled it for my group of 6 and really glad I did because it was rich and delicious and spicy. Pre-heat oven to 350. Oil or spray a 9-inch baking dish. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring until shrimp is pink. Stir in wine and lemon juice (or extra wine instead of lemon juice). Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir into the baking dish with the cream cheese, sour
cream, mayo, parsley, Parmesan and mozzarella. Bake until bubbly and golden 10-12 minutes (or longer if you forgot to soften the cream cheese). Cilantro Lime Black Bean Shrimp and Rice was our main course...courtesy of juliasalbum.com (this is the original recipe, which I doubled for our group). • 1 pound shrimp • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter) • 4 cloves garlic, minced • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth • ½ cup water • 1 cup rice (I love Verde Valle from Super Ley) • 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice (or more to taste) • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped (or more to taste) • Salt and pepper to taste
I used the same large skillet (see how the main shrimp ingredients are the same in both recipes, nice right). Add olive oil to the skillet. Add shrimp, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook on medium heat. Remove shrimp to a bowl and cover. Now to the same skillet, add broth, water, uncooked rice and bring to a boil, mix everything well and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer until rice is cooked. Mix in lime juice, black beans, and cilantro into the cooked rice. Add the shrimp back into the rice and serve. Enjoy!
A new aqueduct capable of supplying nearly one thousand 500 million cubic meters per year is under evaluation by authorities in Sonora and Arizona, with support from academic and scientific institutions Mexico and the United States. In the study “Desalination and water security in the border region between the US and Mexico: assessing the social, environmental and political,” the researchers analyze the effects of scarcity, economic and climate in the desalinated water produced. The project consists of a pipeline of 270 kilometers from Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, to the Imperial Dam, located north of Yuma, Arizona, near the intersections with the states of California and Nevada. “Although water desalination is still the most expensive option on the table, its appeal continues to grow, especially since costs have decreased by around 50% in the last decade,” said lead author Margaret Wilder, professor Development Center and Geography at the University of Arizona. The governments of both countries expect a variety of factors increase water shortages throughout the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Because of this scenario, states like Arizona, California and Nevada are considering plans to partner with Mexico to build desalination plants near the binational border. According to Wilder, she and her colleagues felt the need to develop the study because, while the promoters desalination agencies often have this option as inevitable, desalination requires a critical examination beyond a simple cost-benefit analysis. However, he added, the political, social, economic and environmental implications require an extra evaluation. The team conducted a case study of proposed desalination plant in the Mexican Gulf of California in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. Wilder and colleagues investigated the proposed water plant interviewing officials and operators, making a documentary research, and by conducting workshops with state and local actors. Improving efficiency, water reuse and other long-term sustainable alternatives should it be used before resorting to This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
desalination he said. In addition, although the US and Mexico have a recent history of friendly sharing of water, it requires sustained cooperation between countries and guaranteed water supply to be long term, he said. Here is the introduction and link to the study: Desalination and water security in the US-Mexico border region: assessing the social, environmental and political impacts Margaret O. Wilder, Ismael Aguilar-Barajas, Nicolás Pineda-Pablos, Robert G. Varady, Sharon B. Megdal, Jamie McEvoy, Robert Merideth, Adriana A. Zúñiga-Terán & Christopher A. Scott. To cite this article: Margaret O. Wilder, Ismael Aguilar-Barajas, Nicolás PinedaPablos, Robert G. Varady, Sharon B. Megdal, Jamie McEvoy, Robert Merideth, Adriana A. Zúñiga-Terán & Christopher A. Scott (2016): Desalination and water security in the US-Mexico border region: assessing the social, environmental and political impacts, Water International, DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2016.1166416. To link to the report: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1080/02508060.2016.1166416.
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Corn Hole Tournament Registration is still open by Cholla Charli
B.J. and Kathy Lathram of La Cholla stand off against Melanie and Steve Hennessy of Tucson in a Cholla Bay tournament earlier this year. There is still time to register your team for the big Corn Hole Tournament on Oct. 29 at JJ’s Cantina. The tournament will help fund the work of the Santa Claus Club which provides Christmas gifts and a visit from Santa for children in the poorest neighborhoods of Puerto Peñasco each year. Last year the club gave gifts to more than 12,000 children. This fund raiser will actually be a threeday event with Corn Hole competitions on Oct. 28, 29 and 30. On Friday, the competition begins at 6 p.m. at the Baja Hotel near Manny’s Beach Club on El Mirador Beach. Buy-in will be $10 and the club will pay out 50 percent of the proceeds to the top three teams. On Saturday, a double-elimination tournament will be held by the game room next to JJ’s Cantina. Competition begins at 9 a.m., on 10 courts with 40 players. Prize money will be paid to the six teams. All remaining proceeds will benefit the children of Peñasco through the work of the Santa Claus Club. Entry fee for the Saturday tournament is $20 per person in advance, or $25
that day. A raffle of gift certificates from Arizona and Mexico companies for merchandise, services and adventures will take place throughout the day. Tickets are $6 for 10 or $2 each and can be purchased on site or ahead of time. Those who can’t be here but want to participate in the raffle can e-mail santaclausclub@hotmail.com for tickets. Players can register at JJ’s Cantina, or by sending the team names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and $20 per person to: Santa Claus Club, P.O. Box 5, Lukeville, AZ 85341. A receipt will be sent by e-mail with the team number. Bring that receipt to the registration area on tournament day. For players who want one more shot at the prize money and bragging rights, the competition moves back to the Baja Hotel on Sunday for a 10 a.m. start and 50 percent payout to the top three teams. Buy-in will again be $10 per person. For information about the Cornhole Tournament, or the Santa Claus Club send an e-mail to: santaclausclub@ hotmail.com or visit the website www. santaclausclub.org.
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Las Palmas Spa
Sol y Mar Spa, at Las Palmas Beachfront Resort is a relaxing environment that invites guests and locals to come in, unwind and be rejuvenated by a variety of spa and massage treatments for a fraction of the cost. Ana Castro, Spa Operator and Manager, is a local business woman who has made the Sol y Mar Spa a success in a very short time!
On the importance of using the best ingredients…
The use quality ingredients is nonnegotiable for Ana. She has experience with a wide array of facial and body products and knows what works. When she finds a product she likes she sticks with it.
On striving to stay on top of current trends and education…
Ana’s Spa and massage services are now also available off resort to customers on Sandy Beach. Ana takes pride in her high quality products and her staff ’s professionalism, the same standards for both on site and off site services. Born and raised in Cuernavaca, Morelos, since Ana was 13 years old she has been interested in the beauty and spa industry since her family owns cosmetology school. Ana began her career in 1998 as a massage therapist at the Camino Real Acapulco Diamante hotel where she gained valuable business experience and eventually became the Spa Manager. In the last 16 years, Ana has managed various spas in Cuernavaca, Acapulco and right here in Rocky Point for the last 3 years. In addition to running the Sol Y Mar Spa, Ana consultants several mega resorts throughout Mexico, like The Grand Mayan in Los Cabo.
On providing customer service…
Client satisfaction is the most important thing and gives her the most satisfaction. The ability to make everyone feel comfortable, relaxed and at home is her goal each and every day. “Customer service is everything: Without our clients, we have nothing!”
She stays on top of the latest trends in the industry and is critical to her success. She takes new courses and training classes and looks for ways to enhance all of the spa treatments offered. She attends International Spa Conferences each year to keep up with the latest industry developments. Las Palmas is proud to have Ana Castro as the on-site operator of Sol y Mar Spa and would like to congratulate her on her success in the short period of time the Spa has been open. Wishing you much success and all the best from all of us at Las Palmas. The Sol y Mar Spa is offering special packages for all occasion during the months of October, November and December: 1. In Room & Home Specials. Servicing the Sandy Beach area. Regular massage $55. 2. The Sol y Mar Oct., Nov., and Dec., special, regular massage and golf package with 18 holes $89. 3. The Sol y Mar Oct., Nov., and Dec., special, regular massage and golf package with 9 holes $75. Advertised specials only available by credit card payment over the phone, or in person prior to scheduling the service and the package. Based on availability.
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General José María Morelos By Rosarie Salerno
José Maria Morelos (September 30, 1765 - December 22, 1815) was born in Mexico. He grew up in a lower-class family. His racial makeup included part Indigenous, Spanish and African heritages. His father was a carpenter and he worked as a laborer, a farmer and a muleteer. He entered seminary school at San Nicolasto de Obispo in the current state of Michoacán, at the same time Miguel Hidalgo was the dean of the collage. Morelos was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1797. Shortly after Miguel Hidalgo gave the famous speech, El Grito, on September 16th, 1810, Morelos joined him. Then, in 1811, after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo on July 30th, Morelos took leadership over the insurgents, and continued fighting the War of Independence Hidalgo had initiated. Unlike Hidalgo, Morelos preferred a smaller, well-armed and disciplined army. He demonstrated his ability as a brilliant strategist; he won 22 victories within his first 9 months of leadership. He also had a different vision than Hidalgo’s. He did not allow sympathizer’s homes or the Churches to be looted; he pursued allies from the wealthy Creoles and the Spanish in addition to the poor and the enslaved. His mission was a unified free Mexico rather than having allegiances to cities or regions. He strove for a formal declaration
of independence from Spain, equality for all Mexicans and the continued involvement of the Catholic Church in the affairs of Mexico. Under his leadership the Congress of Anahuac was organized. For the most part, Morelos spent his time in the field; he did, however, have representatives engaged in the meetings of Congress on his behalf. In 1813, Felix Calleja, the Spanish general responsible for capturing Hidalgo, organized a strong and systematized assault on Morelos and his rebels. He was very aggressive; crushing the rebellion, capturing towns and executing the prisoners. By the end of 1813 the revolutionists were on the defensive; after they lost a key battle at Valladolid. Within the first few months of 1814 the Spanish had Morelos on the run, due to their overwhelming number of soldiers and firearms. One of Morelos’ duties as Commander was to protect and escort the Congress while they were on the move. His job was to keep them one step ahead of the Spanish Army, avoiding their capture. However, the Spanish eventually did catch up and a battle occurred between them at Texmalaca, Veracruz. Morelos fought courageously; holding off the Spanish, long enough, to allow the Congress to escape. Unfortunately, he was captured during the battle; put in chains and taken to Mexico City for his trial and excommunication from the Church. He was executed on December 22, 1815. Two of his lieutenants, Vicente Guerrero and Guadalupe Victoria, maintained the fight for independence after his death. José Maria Morelos is considered one of the greatest commanders of the Mexican War of Independence. Through his efforts the first Mexican document of independence, known as the Solemn Act of the Declaration of Independence of North America, was signed by the newly formed Congress in 1813. The state of Morelos and the city of Morelia are named for him, as well as many other places. His body is resting in Mexico City, along with Miguel Hidalgo, in the mausoleum located at the base of the Monument of Independence.
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Packing Lists, Tips & Suggestions for Peñasco A literary column
by Cholla Charli
By Marcia Diane
By the time you all are reading this, we should be out of the woods…into that special season of warm days and cool nights, the swelter behind us. It seems perfect then to present a woman of the earth, literally, to be our featured poet this fall month: Nora Naranjo-Morse is a Tewa Indian of Santa Clara Pueblo in Northern New Mexico who had devoted her life to clay as did her mother and grandmother before her. Only Nora added poetry to create an integration of earth, water, wind and fire. And, as if that were not enough, she has gone on to great success in mixed media sculpture and videography. Her honors and awards include: Heard Museum, in Phoenix, Arizona, Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minnesota and National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. Her own sculptures and films are in collections at the Smithsonian Institution, the Heard Museum and the Albuquerque Museum, in New Mexico. In her preface to Mud Woman, NaranjoMorse discusses the relationship of the poems to the artwork: “Three-dimensional clay Pearlenes were often inspired by poems written months or even years before. In return, poems began to formulate images, complete with personality, physical detail, and motive. In the Tewa language, there is no word for art, there is, however, the concept of an artful life.” >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Coyote’s Attempt At Seduction Coyote smiled, boasting flirtatious intentions, under the silhouette of a crescent moon. Impatiently pacing, near the creek, sprung from Blue Lake waters. Coyote waits, under wooden wrungs, as women whisper descending a ladder in graceful forms. Draped, their shawls’ fringe swaying, brushing against the wet of his nose. Coyote can’t help himself, blurting romantic suggestions to each woman as she descends the ladder. Tonight he goes unnoticed. There are other things these women must do, grinding the fall harvest waiting the men’s return keeping the fires burning. Inattention sets his swagger straight, the cocky smile gone. Coyote intentions, just a dream, and now you know why he howls alone. From: Mud Woman, Poems from the Clay >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I had the good fortune to live in the pueblo regions of Northern New Mexico for fifteen years and the form of this poem is a brilliant replica of not only the people described and their movements but the landscape they live in. I encourage you all to look at her three dimensional work…attempting to separate her from that body is a foolish undertaking, like trying to separate mountains from sky. And join us won’t you for our monthly online writers group at: m.diane.writeon@gmail. com we’d love to hear your artful life.
San José Mission Church changes Sunday Mass time In order to better accommodate visitors to Puerto Peñasco, the bilingual Mass at San José Catholic Mission Church, in Cholla Bay, has been moved to 8 a.m., each Sunday.
San José Mission Catholic Church in La Cholla (Cholla Bay) now offers Mass on Sunday at 8 a.m.
By Vince Deadmond
Any place that requires a passport should generate a little more thought to your travel and fly fishing plans. On more than one occasion, an essential piece was missing, or I may have been forced to use a well-worn back up, because I didn’t physically check my gear to my list. Your gear needs will be determined by weather, time of the year, how much time you have, and if you plan to wade or fish from a pontoon boat, kayak, or panga. Puerto Peñasco is a great place to fly fish, but you need to bring everything, no one sells gear down here. It’s a good idea to pre-assemble your gear before making the trip, and plan to have duplicates of almost everything. In the picture, I have a collection of essential gear for Puerto Peñasco fly fishing. Normally I will have a collection of 4 piece rods with fighting butts. Usually I will have one or two 6 weight rods and 3 or four 8 weight rods. The duplication is good if you or a fishing buddy breaks, loses, or has forgotten a key piece of equipment. The same with reels that have floating lines, intermediate lines, and 200-400 grain fast sinking lines. I usually have 6-8 reels and spool combinations available. The fighting butt on the end of the rod does give you a leverage advantage when fighting strong fish. I like to wear a lanyard that has forceps and scissors combined. My nippers have a nail knot tool, hook sharpening tool, and a probe. Usually I have several spools of tippet material, these fish are not leader shy and 15 pound tippet is as light as I usually
go. Many times I will use 20 pound, and after getting bit off by a Sierra Mackerel, I’ll switch to 30 pound. Yes, the bottle opener does get occasional use. Also in the picture I have sunscreen, polarized sun glasses with built in magnification, (and an eyewear retainer) a hat with a neck guard, stripping gloves, a long sleeve quick drying fishing shirt with big pockets for gear. One small handy item is the pre-moistened wipes for cleaning salt off your sun glasses. The camera has a waterproof case and many cell phones have water proof covers if you intend on taking them fishing. The roll of duct tape is a life saver, everything from protecting your stripping finger to securing the windshield on the SUV. I usually have more flies than I need, but a few Clousers, Gotcha’s, and Poppers will get you through a day of fishing. For Peñasco fishing, concentrate on size 4 hooks and have an assortment of colors. It may seem like a small detail but I have been relieved that I had a small roll of toilet paper sealed up in a plastic bag when fishing the estuaries. You will appreciate having a hand towel after handling a few fish, and if you were in too big of a hurry to put on sun screen early in the day, aloe vera will soothe your extra crispy sun burnt flesh at the end of the day. I hope a few of these tips and suggestions will make for a better fly fishing trip when you come to Puerto Peñasco. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best True Value Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.
I hope this short story has brought a smile to your lips, and a desire to get out and fish Puerto Peñasco. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Guy can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ, vince@ajbest.comand at (480) 982-7461. Hope to see you on the water soon!
“We know that many visitors return to the United States on Sunday, and delaying their return until after the 12 o’clock Mass was difficult, so we rearranged some assignments to make an 8 o’clock bilingual Mass possible for them,” said Padre David Morales, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, which oversees the little mission church in La Cholla. In the new church year, the parish’s goal for San José is to be even more responsive to the needs of Englishspeaking visitors to Puerto Peñasco and expatriates who have homes in Peñasco. Each Sunday, the scripture is read in both English and Spanish, hymns are sung in both languages and both resident priests are learning the prayers of the Mass in English. In addition, lay ministers, and often bilingual visitors, help with interpreting the priest’s sermon for the parish. As a special service to the American residents of Peñasco, a Thanksgiving Mass will be offered at San José. Those attending are asked to bring nonperishable foods which are staples in the local diet. Plans are also being made for a Christmas Concert in both English and Spanish. It will take place at the church following the traditional Christmas Posada, which re-enacts the journey of Joseph and Mary as they searched for lodging in Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. Expatriates and visitors who would like to know more about the services and activities at San José Catholic Mission Church can call Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, at (011-52-638) 383-2959, though they will need to be pretty fluent in Spanish. Or call lay minister Bob Keller at (928) 706-6928 (U.S.) or (011-52-638) 382-5512 (Mex).
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Art Under the Arches (AUA) 3rd Annual Day of the Dead Festival
Since opening in the fall of 2015, Art Under the Arches gallery continues to showcase the works of over thirty (30) local, regional and internationally recognized painters and artisans. The AUA gallery is a great reason to visit the historical Ajo, Arizona Plaza. The artists’ gallery exhibits paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery/ ceramics, glass art, fiber art and much more. Because of the creative diversity of the artists, the gallery offers original creations. Visit us and learn about the artists and enjoy a unique shopping experience.
October features two extraordinary exhibits: The Body Art exhibition and the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The Body Art exhibition opening reception is Friday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m., and runs through November 23rd. The exhibit of
tattoo drawings and paintings features the work of Phoenix tattoo artist Ryan Marquez. Individuals with Body Art will pose for photographs in the AUA Atrium at the above date and time. Stop by and bring your cameras. In conjunction with the exhibit, the Salazar-Ajo library will have books available about body art and the history of the art form. “Bringing an intimate and personal art form such as tattoos into museums, galleries, and auctions gives the practice a new, institutional legitimacy and a special kind of accessibility.” K. Schwab, The Atlantic. Dia de los Muretos (Day of the Dead) Art Show opens in the AUA Atrium on Friday, November 4th, reception at 5:30 p.m. Dia de Muretos a Mexican holiday is celebrated throughout Mexico, a gathering of family and friends who pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey. The exhibit recognizes the tradition by displaying art in various mediums. Other AUA gallery exhibits in the 201617 winters season include: December – Artists renderings of Santa Maria de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe) January – Desert Artists Group Show and Ajo Friends of the Library Bookmark Contest entrants. February – The Red Show. Additional shows will be added during the season. In addition, during the 2016-17 winter season, various artists will be conducting art workshops. For upcoming event and workshops, contact: Art Under the Arches (520) 387-6505, email: artunderthearches@ yahoo.com, or check our Facebook page: Art Under the Arches. AUA Gallery winter hours (Oct.-April) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday; summer hours (May-July) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed August.
Celebration of Life, Ajo, AZ
To honor the very old Aztec tradition, Dia de los Muertos, aVita boutique in the Raven’s nest is hosting the 3rd Annual Day of the Dead Festival on October 29, Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 801 N. 2nd Ave, Ajo.
Day of the Dead is really a celebration of life. It reminds us that we come from all of our ancestors who have preceded us. More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now central Mexico they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. It was a ritual the indigenous people had been practicing at least 3,000 years, a ritual the Spaniards would try unsuccessfully to eradicate. The ritual is known today as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the natives viewed it as the continuation of life. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake. The 3nd Annual Day of the Dead festival in Ajo is a true community event
and a time to remember our ancestors in celebration. It will be a fun, participatory experience for the entire family. This year we are excited to offer the performing group, Mariachi Azteca de Oro, from Phoenix. Five musicians who have received awards and badges in 2013, 2014, 2015 for their work. Mariachi is a musical expression that dates back to at least 19th century Western Mexico. It is a tradition that can be defined by eight socio-musical elements: mariachi instrumentation and texture, musical genres and subgenres, performance methods and styles, singing styles and forms, dance styles, performative space, performance clothing, and the word “mariachi”. Each element has its own history, originated at varying moments in time and in different regions of the Western Mexican countryside, and some, not all, had to have converged in order for the mariachi tradition to be what it has become.
The festival will also include arts and crafts vendors, folkloric dancing, face painting, local and regional artists and crafters. A gallery talk, traditional food vendors offering Indian taco fry bread and red/green chile homemade burritos, locallygrown food, Desert Lily Botanicals, and pan de muertos, (the traditional bread of the dead) will be there. Enjoy Mexican ice cream, soda, chips, and candy from “Chillin Ice Cream & Treats” truck. For information contact Jovita Wallace 928-919-6880 email: JovitaBinB@yahoo.com
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Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive
Sonoran Sky Live Camera Use That You May Not Know About
By Barbara Iverson
October has to be one of the most delightful months of the year. Ideal weather tops the reasons. It is Good-bye to Summer as Rodeo Drive comes back to life. David, owner and chef at Mariachi’s and Tequila is re-opening after the summer hiatus and we’re anxiously waiting to see what surprises he has in store this year. A wonderful menu featuring great food, wonderful service and charming atmosphere- definitely something not to be missed. On Saturday the 8th he’s treating his patrons to live music along with his gastronomic delights. and parties that are to help support their friends and family who have died on their spiritual journey. Rodeo Drive, being always up for a party, does its own celebration for the day. You can see special alters and Katrinas (skeletons dressed as beautiful women) up and down the street. The celebration on Rodeo Drive is usually the last weekend in October. You can go to Mexican Rodeo Drive on Facebook for dates and times. Now if all this isn’t enough wait until you see the new murals up and down the street. Perfect photo ops are everywhere you look. Always friendly merchants, outstanding selection and best prices in town. See you on the Drive.
The highlight of the month is the “Dia de los Muertos” [or Day of the Dead] celebration which coincides with Halloween, that is celebrated in the United States. Celebrated throughout Mexico, it honors the dead with festivals and happy celebrations. Scholars trace the origins of the modern Mexican holiday to indigenous observances dating back hundreds of years to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuatl, the Aztec Queen of the underworld and ruler over the afterlife. The custom was combined with the Catholic All Saints Day and All Souls Day brought to the region by Spanish conquistadores. Thinking the dead would be insulted by mourning and sadness they celebrate the lives of the deceased with food, drink
The Sonoran Sky Live Camera has become a very popular site for people who want to “feel” like they are at the beach, even if they are stuck behind their desk at work. It is also very useful for seeing how busy the beach is in front of the Sonoran Sky Resort, or checking out the Tiki Bar to see if you want to head over for happy hour. How about checking the tide line to see if you want to head out shell hunting or tide-pool exploring? Seems better than looking at a boring ol’ tide chart, no? It is online and live 24/7 so you can check it at any time. But, did you know that there is another, maybe even more practical use for checking out our live feed? See the yellow flag in upper left hand corner of the photo above? That flag indicates the wind and wave situation at any given time. In this photo, the flag is yellow, which means that mariners need to take precautions if out on the water. See the whitecaps out there? The ocean is
rough and not suitable for small watercraft or inexperienced captains. When the flag is green, all is clear to go out and enjoy yourselves. Yellow is caution and red, of course, means that you need to stay on dry land. Conditions change quickly and sometimes it looks better from shore than it really is so by checking this site (or checking with the Port Captain) you can see whether you should head out or not. Of course, I should add a disclaimer not to rely solely on this flag system and to use your own discretion based on conditions, type of craft, and your level of experience. If you haven’t yet bookmarked the Sonoran Sky Live Camera site, make sure to do so now. You can find it on our website, www. sonoranresorts.mx under the “media” tab at the top of the page. You can also just save the direct link to the camera. Here it is: http:// www.sonoranresorts.mx/live.
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Annual Cholla in the Pines draws nearly 100 neighbors by Cholla Charli
Residents of Cholla Bay gathered in August at the home of Billie Crumbley and Mike Carnes in Show Low, Ariz, for an evening of pot-luck, horseshoes and games. But the real motivation was to reconnect during the summer in the cool White Mountains. Many of the residents of La Cholla leave their cabins under the watch of Casa Linda Security, when the weather gets hot and sticky. They head for the hills – more precisely the mountains of Arizona. This month they will start drifting back to their “winter” homes where the activities of the Cholla Bay Sportsman’s Club and the Old Boy’s Social Club,
along with great fishing and boating, keep everyone occupied throughout the balance of the year. It’s a close-knit community that is always eager to welcome newcomers.
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Our Lady of The Sierras Shrine By Mike Bibb
Situated high on a hill in the Huachuca Mountains, overlooking the San Pedro Valley a few miles southeast of Sierra Vista, Arizona, is an imposing 75 foot Celtic cross.
Cobblestone walkway leading past one of the Stations of the Cross, to the Virgin Mary statue, large Celtic cross and stone chapel.
But that’s not all. Accompanying the cross are other religious icons occupying several acres - a 31 foot statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 10 foot Angel of Revelation; life-sized Christmas manger scene; Our Lady of Guadalupe Grotto; 14 outdoor Stations of the Cross; hand crafted rock waterfall; beautiful stone chapel and “Mary’s Knoll,” a combination prayer and visitor’s center. The project was the concept of Gerald and Pat Chouinard of Illinois who, after visiting the area in 1990, decided Ash Canyon would be an excellent location to construct their retirement home and a shrine similar to one they had visited in Medjugorje, Yugoslavia.
Altar area inside the chapel of Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine. The chapel was totally restored following a devastating wildfire in 2011.
Their home was completed late in 1991 and a decision was made to erect a large cross and Mary statue. However, Cochise County zoning regulations did not allow for such structures unless they
could be considered monuments. In order to comply with the zoning requirements and qualify as a monument a stone chapel was included. Still, additional opposition and legal hassles ensued. Following several years of back and forth courtroom drama, the permits were finally approved. Construction resumed and Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine was completed in 1998. Improvements and additions to the shrine continued for the next several years. Popularity of the little church on the hill increased, drawing tourists and worshipers from distant places. Tour buses from Mexico often transport devotionists to this sacred place. Because the chapel is an active church, Sunday services are conducted by visiting area pastors. All went well until June of 2011. A massive wildfire, starting in Mexico a few miles south, swept through the Huachuca Mountains destroying many homes and other properties, including the shrine’s chapel. The interior was gutted as well as ceiling and everything else made of wood or combustible material.
Angel of Revelation statue in front of Stations of the Cross. The Upper Grotto and manger area is a short distance beyond.
Not discouraged, the Chouinard’s and volunteers began rebuilding and cleaning the property, determined to make it better than it was. Through faith and perseverance, the shrine was reopened in mid-2014. Today, no appearance of fire can be seen as damaged items and vegetation have been removed, replaced, repaired and repainted. Living in Safford, Arizona, approximately 110 miles from Sierra Vista, I wasn’t aware of the existence of Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine until I stumbled upon it during a google search on a semi-related subject. One site led to another until the shrine’s web page appeared. Curious, I clicked on and was immediately fascinated by the story and all the difficulties associated with its initial construction. It’s was then I decided to plan a visit to actually see this larger than life-sized work of art, which is basically what it is. A few interesting facts on the shrine: Chapel: Completed in 1998 and
Looking up the hill with the chapel, cross and statues of Mary and the Angel of Revelation easily visible.
restored in 2012 following the 2011 “Monument Fire.” Constructed of local river rock, large Douglas Fir ceiling beams, solid oak cabinetry, an early 1900s antique bronze tabernacle and limestone altar. Celtic Cross: 75 feet high, 30 tons in weight, constructed of structural steel, concrete/fiberglass exterior with a hand sculpted finish, inscribed with the word “VITA” - life. Virgin Mary Statue: 31 feet high, weighing 25 tons, constructed of welded steel, also with a hand sculpted concrete exterior. Upper Grotto: Completed in September 1999, located on hill above the chapel. Outdoor Stations of the Cross: Finished in 2002 and restored in 2012. Our Lady of Guadalupe Grotto: Opened in July 2004, situated in the parking lot below the chapel. Angel of Revelation Statue: 10 feet high, installed in August 2004. Guardian of the Children: A bronze plaque installed in 2006 marking the “final closure” of one being involved in an abortion. There is a small quartz box into which one may place the name of the aborted child, which is intended to aid in the healing process. Garden of Consolation: Opened in October 2006. Regardless, of an individual’s religious preference or non-preference, the shrine is a beautiful, peaceful and interesting place to visit. I recommend it to anyone contemplating a casual day-trip in Southeastern Arizona. Also, the historical towns of Tombstone and Bisbee are in the same general vicinity. To reach the shrine from Tucson, take I-10 east toward Benson about 35 miles to state Hwy 90. Turn south (right) on state Hwy 90 until it intersects with Fry Blvd. in Sierra Vista. Turn left and proceed down Fry Blvd. until it intersects with Hwy 92. Turn south (right)on Hwy 92 for approximately 12 miles to milepost 333 and turn right on Stone Ridge Rd. The shrine is about a mile up the road. You will easily see the large cross, chapel and statues on the side of the hill.
Crazy Superstitions that Only Mexicans Will Understand Not even sure where to start with this one. But, if you don’t believe it, ask one of your Mexican friends... 1. If you ever dare stare at a dog while it poops you will get a pimple on your eye. 2. Beware of Tuesday the 13th not Friday the 13th. 3. If you smile at a baby you better touch it or you’ll make the baby sick. 4. If a groom sees the bride or the dress before the wedding they are doomed. 5. If you’re a pregnant woman and there’s an eclipse, best not to go outside. 6. If you cut a baby’s fingernails before their first month, the child will have impaired eyesight. 7. Go outside with your luggage on New Year’s and go around the block you’ll basically travel the world. 8. Don’t let anyone sweep your feet or you’ll forever be single. 9. If your ear is buzzing, oooh, somebody is talking smack about you. 10. Make sure you tell someone about your nightmares or they will come true. 11. If you scratch your itchy palm, money won’t come your way. 12. Never have a pair of scissors pointing in your direction or at others, it will lead you down a road of disaster. 13. Don’t place your bag on the floor or you’ll run out of money. 14. Stepping on a grave will summon the spirit and it will haunt you. 15. When dogs howl it usually means a death is near. 16. If an owl visits you at home that means there is someone trying to do you harm. 17. If you step with your left foot first when you get out of bed, you’ll have a very unlucky day. 18. If you misbehave the Cucuy will come after you at night. 19. Don’t have the foot of your bed point toward the door or you’ll welcome in death. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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The CIMA
Comunidad Educativa Cima’s goal is that all of their students have a functioning level of English as this is a skill that will be with them all their lives and is very useful in the local community given the large number of English speaking visitors.
Comunidad Educativa Cima was started 15 years ago in Puerto Peñasco with the goal of offering more than what the local public schools had available. That idea is still alive today as Cima offers local students and the children from the United States and Canada one of the most well rounded educations available in Rocky Point. Starting in preschool and kindergarten, and continuing in elementary and middle school, this education goes beyond the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic and exposes the students to a wide array of topics and activities including camping trips, public speaking opportunities, field trips, chess clubs, math competitions, environmental awareness, junior senator debates, etc. Cima’s mission is to create well rounded, bilingual leaders who are ready to face the challenges presented to them in high school, college and beyond. Their former students have been well prepared by the education they have received at Cima and have gone on to be accepted in universities and colleges both in Mexico and the United States.
In addition to the academic focus of the school, Cima also focuses on personal development. They believe their students need and deserve a kind, open, accepting environment where they develop a sense and willingness to help one another. There are so many challenges facing young children in this world today including drugs, teen pregnancy, bullying, etc. so they believe a strong, close-knit community helps nurture their students and provides the type of environment necessary to perform at high academic levels and develop trust and friendships among their classmates as well as the ability to make good choices in their lives. Cima has always incorporated a high level of English education in its curriculum. The excitement to learn English can be seen every year in Cima’s annual spelling bee for both the elementary and middle school students.
This year Cima is celebrating their 15th anniversary and will be having events and activities throughout the year including a Gala dinner in April with current students, past graduates and their families. There are more choices now for the education of your children here in Rocky Point and Cima is aware of that. They appreciate the trust the parents have given them to provide one of the most important gifts you can give a child and that is the ability and desire to learn. Cima takes that responsibility seriously and also does it at a lower cost than most of the other private schools allowing more families the ability to provide a superior education to their children.
Although many of the classes are full and class sizes are kept relatively small compared to the public schools, Cima is always accepting new students. Prospective students can visit the school with their parents at any time and meet the staff and students and tour the facilities. You can contact Cima at (011-52638) 383-1854 or on Facebook at Comunidad Educativa Cima.
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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (01152-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1WC)
BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL) SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At noon every Sunday. Follow the road past Wrecked at The Reef toward la Cholla. All our welcome. Help us build our church. (#1-SJ) ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC) MERMAID’S MARKET ARTS AND CRAFT MARKET – First and third Saturday of each month (Oct 15 to April 1) Contact: Russ at 113-4591 for information. (MM1)
BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC - PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER - IN Rocky Point Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures (638) 383-1086. English Spoken. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley (#25-1)
BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday & Saturday breakfast and lunch. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3)
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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)
AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 3875474. (#102-m)
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)
OWNER WILL CARRY FOR 3 YEARS. – Own a beach front condo with 1bd 1ba. Lowest price. Great investment: Playa Bonita area. 92K. This is the time to buy. I want your listings. If you want to sell, call me. I have the buyers. Licensed broker in USA and Mexico, Oceano Realty. (602) 315- 6371 johnsoldit@ yahoo.com Hablo Español. (#102-18)
FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@ bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (01152-638) 383-3919, (602) 3247241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) BEAUTIFUL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT RANGING FROM 50-75 M2 Perfect for business professionals. Located Luis Encinas and Calle 24. English Call 815-553-2683 or Spanish call 638-105-7936. (#124-1) 2 BEDROOM 1 1/2 BATH - 700sq ft. Off street parking, washer/ dryer. Fully furnished. $400dlls per month (638) 383-5770 or (520) 232-2149. (#100-6)
PLAYA DORADA – $229K Close to Mayan Palace and International Airport. Beachfront, large 2bd, 2ba. Private parking, security. HOA. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@ hotmail.com (#102-PR)
INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52-638) 388-5512 and 3832698. (#110-2) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6) SPA BLUE SKY – Wonderful anti-stress massage, facials, pedicures. Outcalls. $35 dlls per hour. Call Sixto Jimenez. On Blvd. Samuel Ocaña. 383-2105 and cell (044-638) 107-7720. Email qatejmez@hotmail.com. (#120-1)
PEST CONTROL PREDADOR – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 3807212 or email tomthomas360@ gmail.com. (#140-4) SERVICES PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) AQUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No Problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (01152-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)
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Index Ranks Mexico as 2nd Happiest Country Happiness Map: Green means you’re Happy and Red means you’re not You won’t find many countries happier than Mexico. In fact, there’s just one and that’s Costa Rica, according to the Happy Planet Index. Mexico has been ranked No. 2 in the world by the index, described by its creator as a measurement of sustainable well-being. It was well-being, along with life expectancy, where Mexico scored high. Data gathered by the research firm Gallup measured how satisfied citizens felt with life overall, on a scale of one to 10, and gave Mexico 7.3 for well-being, 11th out of 140 countries. Life expectancy of 76.4 years put Mexico in 39th place in that category. Another factor was “inequality of outcomes,” which takes into account inequality within a country in terms of how long people live and how happy they feel based on the distribution of life expectancy and well-being data. Mexico didn’t fare so well here, coming in 60th out of the 140 countries measured. A fourth factor was ecological footprint, measuring the average impact each resident places on the environment. Mexico placed 77th. The study, conducted by the think tank New Economics Foundation, points out that well-being in Mexico is higher than in the United States, despite having an economy that is five times smaller, and an ecological
footprint that is one-third that of its neighbor. The index cites the 2012 introduction of universal health coverage and the 2014 soft drink tax as two examples of “what’s working well in Mexico.” It also mentions the growing political attention being given to environmental sustainability, which has been seen in legislating long-term climate targets and steps to conserve forests and protect biodiversity. But the index points out that economic inequality is “a massive problem”, saying the top 20% of the population earns more than 13 times as much as the bottom 20%. That and high poverty rates among indigenous peoples and human rights violations represent “significant challenges.” It also mentions the multi-party agreement called the Pact for Mexico, signed in December 2012, as having been an important step for the country’s future. Other Happy Planet Index rankings put the U.S. in 108th place and Canada 85th. Colombia, Vanuatu and Vietnam placed third, fourth and fifth while Togo, Luxembourg and Chad were at the bottom of the list. The New Economics Foundation describes itself as the United Kingdom’s leading think tank promoting social, economic and environmental justice, and says its goal is to transform the economy so it “works for people and the planet.”
This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.
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We actually got stopped last October when we “no alto’d”.. lol Now I pretty much yell it the whole time we’re down there. haha. Rosemary Dvorak Yes, you practically have to drive with a “Watch for Stop Signs” person. When there is an ALTO on your corner, or kittycornered from you, STOP and count to three, even if nobody else does. Same at ALL RRX! Sometimes you stop after the actual ALTO sign because you don’t see it until you’re going by it. They’re never in the same place twice at intersections. That, and evidently there is no law against parking in front of them and blocking them. Oh, also no hurry to replace them when they disappear. I could go on, but I think I’ve made my point. ;-) Cindy Lynn Ostergard True, AND don’t forget about the ALTO signs posted in the center divider, not on the corners! We were there last week and were able to do some serious body surfing. Love the waves! Mary Treder Yes, when the wind is up, we have waves. Otherwise, tranquility. Dear Sandra, enclosed is check to renew my subscription, plus to send a new subscription to my friend in Connecticut. We’ve been coming down since 2005, and appreciate you keeping us up-to-date on the happenings in town. Your newspaper is a ray of sunshine in my mailbox! Thanks, Jennifer Cordova Moreno Valley, California Jennifer, your letter made us all smile. Thanks. We love what we do. Always so excited to get the paper, keep up the good work Bonnie Kruger Thank you Bonnie! We will try GREEN POINT in August when we will be in Rocky Point, looks yummy Bonnie Kruger GREEN POINT is easy to find on Constitution, right next to Glorias salon.... south of Ley Supermarket. The Rocky Point Times is my favorite paper to read while having a beer or two on the
beach. Edward Swafford Thank you, Ed. It’s our favorite, too!!
One of the Scouts did a go fund me and raised almost $900.00 He spent it at Sam’s and Bodega for 20 school bags and a ton of school supplies. He chose Adopt A Classroom to be the lucky group to benefit from his efforts. We went to New creation school to donate this windfall of a ton of school supplies, and the book bags are going Fri to my High School kids. It was so cool of this young man to think of our kids the way he has, and helping to bring Scouts to our town. I have his email if anyone would like to ask him questions. This young man is the cream of the crop and an example what the scouting program will bring to our town. Thanks, Barb Bringing BOY SCOUTS to Puerto Peñasco is an excellent idea!
Hope they get to the RR crossing at No Reelección (Calle 26) west of Max’s Joyeria. It’ was REALLY bad when I left in April. Bob Stewart Bob, I drove over that RRX this AM and didn’t notice any metal strips sticking up... so it must have been repaired recently. SandyO
The Original La Cita Cafe at the Fish Market was the First Place I was taken to for dinner in Puerto Peñasco, Loved it then Love the NEW ONE NOW! Louis Felix That was many years ago when they opened in Old Port.
Where will the flights originate. What it’s been about ten years since that airport opened. Troy Sosamon The TAR Airlines flights originate close to Mexico City. The airport opened in 2009.
The Tequila Factory is a great place to visit, plus they have great tequila too, for your pleasure, and as a great gift. Debbie Christofferson The Tequila Factory is a MUST GO while you’re here in Rocky Point. Take your family and friends. The more the merrier! Open 10-6 closed Tuesday. One of these days I’m gonna introduce myself to Eric and hope for a tour...I’d luv to tour inside many of the homes in Puerto Peñasco. Would be a great fund raiser like they do in AZ where you get to tour nice, different homes. Valerie Brian Burton Good idea. We used to have HOME TOURS in La Cholla. They were great fun! We love the RPTimes! Thanks for keeping us informed on all things in RP. Raleine Munsen Chandler, AZ Absolutely beautiful! Where can I get Rocky Point Times July issue? We went on first week of July and we found the June issue, no sign of the July issue. Nancy Ryan Our July issue was distributed at the end of June, in Mexico and the USA. You have to get them fast, but you can always come to our offices, off Calle 13...We have extras. You may read us online at www.rptimes. com by clicking on the orange ISSUU logo, or you can subscribe for $35usd / year.
So many great things are happening in Rocky Point, it is wonderful! Bonnie Kruger We are certainly booked every weekend, and ‘Smart’ travelers are waiting until Monday to head North.
Hello, this is Ron Alto, please send a business subscription of 3 copies. Thank you, regards, Ron Always happy to send our paper out to a business. Ok thanks! We are back home, so I’ll read it online. We really enjoy reading it. You have an excellent staff of writers on the Rocky Point Times! Keep up the excellent work! Nancy Ryan To be sure to get the Rocky Point Times each month, you may subscribe...OR read us online at www.rptimes,com just click on the orange ISSUU logo. Sure hope there are flights from and to Tucson! John Goodman We hope so, too. Right now only National flights. We will be sharing some updated news soon...We needed to send a letter of approval from the Mayor to the BSA in Massachusetts (they are our sponsors) and then from Mass. the letter needs to be sent to Boy Scouts Mexico for approval...Things are moving along as planned, it’s just a BIG project to get operational...There are over 300 young men signed up to join the Boy Scouts here in Peñasco... Mark Olszewski WOW! 300 boys signed up for Scouts? That’s fantastic!!!
Please let me know how this is going. We will be moving to Cholla Bay very soon. I have a 15 year old that I would like to join. Andrea Smith We will post information about the formation of Boy Scout Troops here in Rocky Point, when we receive it. We love this place. Barbara Harrison Yes, the Pink Cadillac is one of our favorites, too. We are planning a trip to Puerto Lobos. Is the road from Caborca all the way to Lobos paved? Thank you, Dan Kartychok Yes, Costal Hwy is paved, and maybe even a sign to Lobos!! We need bumper stickers-- hard to find- though I found 1 in Old Port!! Laura Curtis We were planning to have some for sale here in the office, but nobody was excited about it except us! Oh gosh, I didn’t’ know about TIPPING the gas station attendant. I will from now on Cheri West I tip because they greet me with a smile, pump my gas for me, and clean my windshield if it needs cleaning. We were 6 behind the truck / bus accident, so not able to help. We just prayed for many hours. Still today, we can’t stop thinking how lucky we were. Still praying. It was a wonderful to see everyone help each other. People are good!! Barbara Behan Hanten We love FISH. Chef Luca is a very special person and a great chef. Carolyn Van Alstine Lowe Yes, he is! We love it at FISH AND soonto-be-reopened PANE e VINO, at the top of Whale Hill.
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BARB’S DOG RESCUE Calle Bonita - Prepare to Have Your Flip Flops Knocked Off! NEWSLETTER “Help Us Help Them”
By Gretchen Ellinger
By Barb Mumaugh
Cooler weather brings relief from the desert’s hot summer, and anticipation of our beautiful fall weather that we are finally experiencing. We all look forward as well to the promise of holidays around the corner. What a perfect time to bring a new companion into your family! Rescuing a dog would bring joy to the holidays for all concerned. Imagine a companion and friend by your side enjoying the perfect temperatures and appreciating the new forever home as only a rescue dog truly can! Being off the streets, safe and wellfed is only a dream for so many animals in Rocky Point. You can bring that dream to come true! You can be part of a very special journey in life. You will participate in a life-changing lesson. It is not what you “teach” your dog, it is what you “learn” from your dog. They are great teachers and inspiration and you will feel lucky to have been touched by him/her. The power of the human-animal bond and unconditional love every day is welldocumented and brings physical and mental health benefits, no matter what age or stage of life. How does a dog end up chained to a stake is someone’s back yard in the sweltering heat? Did he eat someone’s shoe or chew up a feather pillow? Did he have a housebreaking accident on some pricey new carpet? Or did he just become too expensive all of a sudden? There are so many dogs out there that can be saved. Rescue groups such as Barb’s Dog Rescue try so hard, but there is not always the time or the energy or the funds to help everyone.
So we reach out to the community and plead for help one dog at a time. We look at the personality of the dog and in his/her eyes. Rescue is often about small victories. You can live a life lesson through your adoption and help: “When you share your joy, it multiplies; when you share your pain, you cut it in half.” When you look back, you will begin to realize who really rescued whom? There is a simple fact in life - animals make our lives better. The added bonus of loving companionship has enhanced that humananimal bond. In the simplest terms: it’s a “feel-good relationship”. We pet our dog or our cat, or we talk to our bird or we go horseback riding, and we feel better. For all of these years, seemingly simple acts with our companionship animals have made us smile, forget our problems and feel a little better. We would not be able to help any dogs or puppies without your support and all donations are greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116, Lukeville 85341 or at www.barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix or Tucson to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.
Please visit us online http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website www.BarbsDogRescueRP.com Barb’s Mexico cell # (638) 114-1659 or her US # (602) 774-1578. Email barbsdogrescue@gmail.com. We can pick up donations in the US and Puerto Peñasco.
What changes time brings! You may remember the dusty Dirt Mall, from days gone by. It was a 2-block caliche road lined with small shops, variously known as the Cholla Mall, Shacks Fifth Avenue, or Rodeo Drive. Over the years Cúrios la Choya, as it is known to the Mexican community, has been paved and spruced up, but the current renewal of the area, in a project called Calle Bonita, is truly a joy to see. You know that old saying, “It will knock your socks off,” right? Well, this will knock your flip flops off!
Local business people Ellie Balderrama, Erick Plata and Eddie Wharez joined forces to form Innov-Arte Grp, an organization dedicated to organizing support for local arts, artists and aspiring artists, and to foster community involvement in the arts, as well as community pride. Calle Bonita was a competition in which artists were matched with outdoor wall space in Curios la Choya. Innov-Arte Grp. then found local businesses to sponsor artists, and paint stores to donate paint and supplies, as well as cash donors to help with prizes and miscellaneous expenses.
16 artists entered the competition, chose their own themes, and had a window of time in which to complete their paintings. The results are amazing iconic Mexican murals, all larger than life, everyone on par with the finest “big city” art. Curios la Choya has been transformed to an outdoor gallery, and should be on every visitor’s must-see list. Many of the artists are available for custom work their names are on their murals on the street, and their phone numbers will be listed below.
Another project launched by InnovArte Grp. is “Sacudete,” a dance school located at #159 Suite E4 at the corner of Luis Encinas and Calle 16. Dance teachers rent space at very reasonable prices, and at 10 pesos per lesson, classes are affordable for all aspiring dancers, regardless of income, and scholarships are available through use of funds donated to Innov-Arte Grp. Donations to support the ongoing projects of Innov-Arte Grp. are gratefully accepted, and can be made in person at Diseños de Casa y Jardín in Curios la Choya, or by contacting Ellie Balderrama by email at EllieDeLaPlaya@ gmail.com. Innov-Arte Grp. wants to thank the participating artists, listed below, as well as the following sponsors: Farmacia del Mar, Global Artifacts, Samuel Arellano, Muebles Imperiales, Luvisa, Castaways, Dupon, Mr. Paint, Ipesa, Francisco Fernandez, Eco Fun Rentals, Long Realty, Robin Miller, Su Casa, Olympia Watson Events Agency, Sayer, Oceano Realty, Prisa, BuildRockyPoint.com, and Comex. The artists invite you to visit Curios la Choya, lose your flip flops, then contact an artist to commission your own Diego Rivera-style mural! All phone numbers are shown as if being dialed from the USA. Gloria Nuñez 011-521-638-113-4311 Club de la Abuela 011-521-638-834-7965 KD ReKuerdos email cdm_sk8@hotmail.com Antonio Geraldo 011-521-638-386-1534 Raffa 011-521-638-116-7247 Yiyi Fembres 011-521-662-148-4280 Memuco 011-521-638-109-4977 Francisco Macias 011-521-638-125-0390 Other 011-521-632-324-1555 Vogar Azuna 011-521-638-105-9620 Mickey Espinosa 011-521-638-114-1500 Gaby Gomez 011-521-638-113-2878 Jordan 011-52-638-383-2165 Frio 011-521-638-125-1240 Bogarth Gomez 011-521-638-386-4023 Izrael Rios 011-521-638-106-0094
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Our Contributing writers...
Richard Scott
Marcia Diane
A native of Chicago, Richard Scott spent most of his adult life migrating further and further south. Now in Rocky Point, his writing and photography can regularly be found at RockyPoint.com. A musician as well, you can always find him somewhere around town, singing or playing sax. Prefers to be called ‘gabacho’ rather than ‘gringo’.
I’ve had the honor of writing for one of the best publications in the business and with some of the finest colleagues for over a year now, yea RPT! When I was little I promoted circuses and trained animals. Now that was something to write about. When I grew up I just couldn’t stop, writing that is. Though I’ve stolen and trained some horses since then. Can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live than this astounding Sonoran Desert Sea…lucky, lucky me. Anybody who’s inclined to share their private thoughts, don’t hesitate to join our on-line writing group at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com. We put out our submissions every second Friday of the month. See you all there.
Gretchen Ellinger
Considers herself blessed with the privilege of living and working Cholla Bay, which she thinks is one of the most inviting areas of Puerto Peñasco. After years of visiting Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen purchased a fishing shack by the water in Cholla Bay. The idea was to fix it up for weekends and vacations, and perhaps operate a bed and breakfast after retirement. After rebuilding, and a big curve in life’s road, Gretchen retired and started a new life in Cholla Bay. Over 7 years’ experience in real estate in Puerto Peñasco has earned Gretchen the respect of the real estate community, where it is known that she can be depended upon and trusted. Her numerous clients have come to depend on her for exemplary customer service, and expert advice in the fields of Cholla Bay real estate and retirement south of the border. Gretchen was the Vice President of Education for AMPI (the Mexican association of real estate agents), and coordinates the annual clean-up of Cholla’s estuary by U of A students. That bed and breakfast dream? After over 7 years in operation, Casa Monica Cholla Bay B&B has many devoted visitors who would not stay anywhere else!
Rosarie Salerno
Has been a contributing writer, for the Rocky Point Times, since 2006. Rosarie has lived in Rocky Point for over 10 years. She has been a full time real estate professional in Rocky Point since she arrived and has been a licensed real estate agent in Arizona since 1986. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. Rosarie studied Accounting in N.Y.C., Fashion Designing as well as Video and Film Production in Tucson. Not only did she sell real estate in Tucson, but had a small income tax preparation service for almost 20 years. Rosarie is highly analytical in her work. She has an inquisitive mind.
Mike Bibb
Contributing writer, Mike Bibb from Safford, Arizona, is a recovering paranoid-schizophrenic with several bipolar disorders. As long as he remains under constant medication, the public is generally not at risk. However, he has been known to lapse into bouts of uncontrollable thirst which can only be sedated with multiple servings of iced Indios, Dox Equis or some similar tonic. There is no picture of him available at this time due to national security reasons should his face be seen in public.
Vince Deadmond
Vince Deadmond, “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy”, is coowner of Best Hardware in Apache Junction, AZ. He is an enthusiastic, caffeinated, fly fisher in search of a really good cookie. He has fly fishing stories published on the web, in local newspapers and magazines. His stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines.
Bob Snyder
Born in Boston, Nancy settled in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has three daughters and seven grandchildren. Nancy received her Masters degree from Northern Arizona University. Her computer career included Xerox and Control Data. She represented wineries in Europe working out of Libourne, France connecting wineries in Europe to the suppliers in the USA. 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 events.
Cap’n Greg
Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. High school class clown. Transplanted out west at the tender age of 20. Married in Las Vegas, where he raised 3 kids. Worked in sales his whole adult life. He has been coming to RP on vacation for about 20 years from Las Vegas. He has lived and worked year round at Puerta Privada on Sandy Beach for the past 5 years. Bob had a ton of fun being cast from the local pool to play a small roll in the Diego Luna directed movie, ‘Cesar Chavez’ staring Michael Peña. Loves fishing, golfing, horseshoes and pool, and of course, telling jokes.
Escaped Iowa’s snow for Arizona’s sun in 1989, and immediately jumped the border to sample the culture and cerveza of Mexico. A US Navy veteran, his love for the ocean drew him to Rocky Point, which he has enjoyed immensely. Although he offers salty advice to Sea of Cortez visitors, the Cap’n also frequents the Northwest Ontario Bush, and has been writing a “North With Doc” humor column for In-Fisherman magazine for more than 20 years. Cap’n Greg, his wife Sandy, and their silky/pom pup Jezebel live in Green Valley.
Rob Baylor
Rob was born and lived for 60 years in Missoula, Mt. He retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service technician. Rob served two tours in Viet Nam in the 60’s and is very involved in the American Legion. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife, and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.
Lannette Phipps
My Bio…hmmm. Should I start at the age of 10 when I was kidnapped from Southern California and brought to Lake Havasu City to work in a factory mill (aka our home) stuffing independent phone books into plastic bags and then having to deliver said phonebooks doorto-door in temp’s well over 120-degrees from the back of a metal truck bed? Obviously there were no child labor laws back then and my kidnappers – aka Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. (This was before everyone who owned a PaintShop program thought they were designers – YES, I am talking about you!). We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. If you don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did. I could fill years of newspapers talking about the city and printers and escapades and stuff you really shouldn’t know about, but this is just a short bio. I have always wanted to be a writer of some sort so now I guess I am though my years have made me think I am a much better editor. I guess we can all be the judge of that when my first book is published…or not.
Anita Kaltenbaugh
Originally from Western Pennsylvania, lived and worked in Rocky Point for two years. Waking up and walking the beach everyday was a dream come true. Anita and her husband love to travel and explore new and different places all over the world, but her heart still remains in Puerto Peñasco. Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel SecretsInsider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Kindle, NOOK and Amazon.com.
Nancy Phelan
Mark Paliscak Marco Paliscak grew up on the East Coast and loved spending his summers at the Jersey Shore, enjoying the beach to the fullest. After graduating college, he moved to southern California and went on to get his Masters in Business Administration at the University of California, Irvine. Marco lived in Huntington Beach and Balboa Island for 13 years. He then relocated to Napa and lived in the wine country for a year. Missing the beach, he decided to move back to the beach to Santa Cruz, California. A great job offer took him south to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he lives today. Marco purchased his condo on Sandy Beach 9 years ago, and lives part-time at Bella Sirena and at home in Scottsdale with his family. “My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer...from deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach…I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing!” If you have an interesting story about Rocky Point whether it is your place of employment, an upcoming event, a past event, an old or funny story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us. You may be featured in the next…MARCO Y AMIGOS!
Steve Franklin
in Old Town near Mercedes.
Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He is also an Arson Detective for the Phoenix Fire Department. He enjoys taking photos of all sea life above and below the water. He visits the Yellowstone and Grand Teton areas of Wyoming as well as the Sonoran desert areas of Arizona & Mexico each year. His photography is displayed at Xochitl’s Restaurant in Cholla Bay, and at Gaby & Luis Galeria
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