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if the contributors know how much they are appreciated and read. I’ve noticed lately that a lot of our subscribers are business owners as well and I’d like to invite all of them to drop us a bio or little article and a photo or two about their business. I’ll get around to sending invites, but I know y’all are reading this, so it would be nice if our readers got to know your businesses. Same for our readers as well – we are a community and it’s always fun to meet new people and discover new businesses – local or in the U.S. Fall is here so that means not only cooler temperatures, but the sun is setting earlier so keep that in mind when you’re making dinner reservations and traveling down to Rocky Point or back to the U.S for that matter. OUR BORDER CLOSES AT 8PM on both sides. The sign outside of Gila Bend STILL has not been changed (sigh) and there are incorrect websites and info. floating around out there so just beware and spread the word. I didn’t do “The Eats” again this month (I really should be fired) but am back home now so hopefully I will do something spectacular for the November RPTimes edition. There are so many places I want to try! And y’all are encouraged to send in articles about your favorite places – lots of people read the paper and don’t engage in social media…just sayin’. This month, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers – RCPM

en Vivo en Peñasco – will be happening on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th and you can get tickets on their website. Also, this month is the Dirty Mud Beach Run, Cornhole Tourneys and the Las Palomas Golf Tournament as well as a ton of other stuff. Margarita Mermaids is packed full of live music as is MOO, both down in Old Port. November will be super busy as well with the return of the Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally – that will be SOO exciting!! And the Black Moods are performing here for two days and I’m super excited to see them in concert again!! Margarita Mermaids is having a Fiesta Fundraiser 2021 on the 6th for Young Life so save the date for that and Mark Mulligan will be there at the end of November. The Fall Fashion Fiesta will be on the 3rd…you just have to read every single article and ad in this edition! Check out our events page and for the very latest check our Facebook Page as events always pop up at the last minute. If you don’t do social media, shoot us an email at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or give us a call and we’ll let you know what’s going on. Stop out at Islas del Mar (off the Coastal Hwy.) and try The Crane by Luca, a new venture by Pane e Vino owner, Chef Luca – they are open for breakfast and lunch from Tuesday through Sunday 8AM to 4PM. Have a great October and enjoy Rocky Point! C’ya at the beach and around town!

Editorial by Lannette Phipps

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

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

ctober is here… yay! And there is so much going on this month. October usually signifies the beginning of our busy season though this year I don’t think we had a slow month as in years past – even Sticky September was busy. Though the weather hasn’t quite flipped to perfect yet (as of this writing), it isn’t too bad either – temp’s are getting cooler and the humidity is dropping and we have had some really nice days. Someone should get a charity “weather flip” pool going – like a football pool – where you can pick the day you think the weather will turn. Would be fun and an easy way to raise a few bucks for a local organization. We have lots of local charities and organizations like Esperanza Children’s Home, Young Life, Barb’s Dog Rescue, the Women’s Shelter, Steps of Love and so many others that are in need of ongoing support. Lots of good articles in this issue and ways that you can help. Speaking of our good articles – again, thank you to all of our contributors who take the time to entertain our readers with your experiences and thoughts. They all are so awesome and if you run into them around town, you should tell them how much you enjoy their articles. People tell us all the time, but I’m not sure

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ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.

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

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

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CALLING FROM A U.S CELL IN MEXICO

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

INDEX

A American Legion..................(638) 388-8841 Animal Adoption Center ...................(638) 383-1012/(602) 412-3932 Artemiza Gandara, Playa Sonora Realty ................(638) 119-2211/(602) 718-5066 Arturo Lepe Attorney..........(638) 386-1817 B Baja Auto Service ………………(638) 383-4295/(638) 110-7205 Barb's Dog Rescue …………..…..(638) 114-1659/(602) 774-1578 Burrito Express...................(638) 383-8460 C Casago......(638) 383-0700/(888) 262-4508 Chochoy Veterinary Clinic...(638) 383-2338 24 hr. Emergency..................(638) 380-9285 Cholla Bay Powder Coating...(602) 989-0646 or.........................................(638) 105-9290 Colins Cantina...................(638) 382-8020 Christoper Guarino, Las Palomas Sales ...........................................(480) 257-5757 Combo Taco D Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...............(638) 383-3434 Day-Spa-Cito......................(638) 156-2889

E El Tapeo...........................(638) 380-5017 Encantame Towers .................(638) 688-1010/(480) 445-9200 Estrada Dental Clinic .................(638) 383-5652/(602) 774-4494 F Family of God Christian Fellowship ……..…….…(638) 383-3480/(480) 812-5200 Five Senses Spa & Hair Clinic (638) 112-1652/(638) 108-1000 ext. 210035 Francis, Jonni.......................(638) 112-1197 Friendly Dolphin..................(638) 115-0983 G Gastelum, Jonathan - HVAC Specialist .........................................(638) 113-7004 Garufa Steakhouse...........(638) 688-0101 Georgina Ross ……………….(638) 388-5322/(520) 222-4750 Gloria's Beauty Salon ...................(638) 383-5075/(638) 383-8500 H Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Service ............................................(602) 971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar..............(638) 383-0100 …...........(602) 606-7768/(01) 800-560-2123 I-J-K Iron City Polaris..................(602) 272-5551 Jerry's Catering Service......(638) 115-0983 John Hibbert, Las Palomas Sales .........................................(480) 257-5757 John Witt, Las Palomas Sales ............................................(480) 257-5757 Jonni Francis........................(638) 112-1197 Kenneth Wallace, Las Palomas Sales ............................................(480) 257-5757 Kilombo.............................(638) 690-9167 Kord's Auto Care................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW Kuroda...........................(638) 388-1290 L Laguna Shores Resort.........(638) 383-0210 or........................................(800) 513-1426 Las Palomas Sales...............(480) 257-5757 Law Firm L & M....................(638) 386-1817 Lopez, Antonio - HVAC Specialist ............................................(638) 114-5022 Los Martinez Restaurant......(744) 402-0184 Lucy Spa..............................(638) 105-8993

M Maeva Residential..............(638) 380-8058 Mar de Cortez Beach Home & Condo Rentals ..........................................(638) 388-8747 or................(638) 112-8194 / (602) 218-7300 Margarita Mermaids...........(638) 388-5042 Mark Paliscak.......................(602) 526-7478 Mirsa Tile.............................(638) 383-6770 Mare Blu Ristorante.............(638) 383-0605 Moo Steakhouse & Grille.....(638) 114-3595 Muebles Coloniales.............(638) 383-6670 or.........................................(638) 383-6671 N-O Napa Auto & RV.....................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW P Pane e Vino Restaurant........(638) 105-7455 Pedro's Restaurant...............(638) 383-8889 Predador Pest Control..........(638) 383-8787 or...............(638) 113-0691 / (602) 702-4417 Prestige Realty....................(638) 388-7777 or.........................................(520) 505-7777 Puerta Privada.....................(638) 102-3075 or.........................................(602) 445-6430 Q&R Richard Savino.....................(638) 380-4272 or.........................................(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Home Builders..(638) 383-6524 or.........................................(815) 553-2683 Rocky Point Premier Group-Jonni Francis .............(638) 112-1197/(602) 647-9993 Rocky Point Premier Group-Richard Savino .............(638) 380-4272/(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Times Newspaper ...........................................(638) 383-6325 or.......................................(480) 463-6255 RP Furniture Solutions........(480) 234-2608 S Salerno, Rosarie...................(520) 777-0018 Sea Point Development........(638) 380-8058 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise...(638) 113-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios ...........................................(638) 383-3344 or Caborca...........................(637) 372-4717 Sonoran Resorts..................(602) 476-7511 Su Casa................................(638) 690-1345 Sun Valley Business and Immigration ............................................(638) 383-8891 or..............(638) 383-8896/(520) 829-4340 T Tacos Jerry's........................(638) 125-9548 Tequila Factory.....................(638) 388-0606 The New Mexican Restaurant ............................................(638) 690-1472 Top Meat....(638) 690-8721/(662) 141-0280 Turati Optical.......................(638) 383-4645 or........................................(520) 505-6236 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals ……………..(638) 383-3919/(638) 384-0113 or.......................................(602) 324-7241 V Viña del Mar Hotel................(638) 383-0100 or.........(602) 606-7768/01-800-560-2123 Veterinary Clinic Chochoy.....(638) 383-2338 24 hr. Emergency..................(638) 638-9285 Veterinary Medical Services ............(638) 383-3344/(637) 372-4717 W Wayne Corcoran, Laguna Shores Resales ...(638) 383-7263 ext. 7264/(480) 356-1645 WhyNot Travel Store.............(520) 387-7783

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance..001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.........................(638) 383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.(638) 383-2056 or............................................(638) 383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose......................(638) 383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe.....(638) 383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)....383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.................(638) 383-2440 Clinica Naval...........................(638) 690-3609 Cruz Roja (Red Cross).............(638) 383-2266 Desert Senita zCommunity Health Center..... ..............................................(520) 387-5651 ELECTRIC Emergency dial...................071 Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE)........ ..............................................(638) 383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency dial....068 Departamento de Bomberos.(638) 383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca........(638) 383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA................... ..............................................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim................................(638) 383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas................................(638) 383-5650 Z’Gas.....................................(638) 383-8284 ZaGas....................................(638) 383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...........................(638) 383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...........(638) 383-2870 Municipal..............................(638) 383-2110 IMMIGRATION....................(638) 383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..........................(638) 383-1178 Emergencies dial.462 or 627 or 767 POLICE Emergency dial......................066 Puerto Peñasco Station........(638) 383-2626 or...........................................(638) 383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado)...(638) 383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal.(638) 383-2626 or............................................(638) 383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril..............................(638) 383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja...............................(638) 383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social........... ...............................................(638) 383-2677 or............................................(638) 383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.............(638) 383-2780 Towing.....................(011-52-638) 383-5770 U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales..............................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S.......011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas................................(638) 383-6080 Organismo Operador.............(638) 383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery)...(638) 383-3315

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EVENTSCALENDAR EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 2021 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS TO THIS PAGE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 383-6325 OR EMAIL THEM TO ROCKYPOINTTIMES@YAHOO.COM. EVENTS See Clubs and Organizations for more info. on groups and social clubs. EVERYDAY Pink Cadillac Breakfast Specials starting at $5.50.

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MONDAYS 2 for 1 Bacon Cheeseburgers at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome.

October 2 • Fiesta Saturdays - Live music, drinks & dancing at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port.

TUESDAYS 1PM – Cornhole Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM – Bingo at Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 3PM – BBQ Short Rib Tacos $1.50 at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach.

October 6th • 5PM House concert with Mark Mulligan with Rudy in Green Valley – Sold Out! Visit www.markmulligan. net for other concerts and more info.

WEDNESDAYS Pizza Specials at Pane e Vino Bar & Pizzeria on Whale Hill. Pickleball at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias. Call 638-690-2509 to sign up for time. THURSDAYS 11AM – Alanon Zoom Meeting* (Central Time - see complete info below and in info. section) 1PM – 501 Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – Gringo Bingo (with reservation only) at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 4PM - Connections Group meets at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita. Everyone welcome. 5PM-9PM - Wine Night at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. Specials on wine flights and tapas appetizers. 7PM-10PM – No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. FRIDAYS 10AM-5PM Shell Museum Open 1PM – Cornhole Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM – Bingo at Pitaya Bar on the beach in El Mirador. 4:30PM – Live Music at Leo’s Bar in the Old Port. 6PM – Pool Tournament at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. 7:30-10:30PM – Stone The Band 80s Rock Live Music at The Terrace, upstairs at MOO Steakhouse on the Malecon in the Old Port. SATURDAYS 1PM – Horseshoe Tournament at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – Agua de Coco live at Pitaya Bar in El Mirador. Everyone welcome, no cover. 6:30PM-9:30PM – Sax on the Terrace at MOO Steakhouse & Grille in the Old Port. SUNDAYS Pickleball at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias. Call 638-690-2509 to sign up for time. 8:30AM – Bilingual Mass at St. Joseph’s/ San José Church in Cholla Bay. 9AM - Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 11AM - Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 1PM – 501 Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM – Bingo at Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – 7PM – No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. 4:30PM – Live Music at Leo’s Bar in the Old Port. 5:30PM – Paint & Sip at El Tapeo Wine Bar. Everyone welcome. El Tapeo is located next to Laos Mar Hotel (near Playa Bonita). 8PM – Our Border Closes!!

October 8th • Weekend Missions SERVE Trip • Mark Mulligan House Concert in Mesa, AZ. Visit www.markmulligan. net for more info. • 5-9PM – Margarita Mermaid’s 1st Anniversary – Meet “Karma” their Live Mermaid! 2 for 1 margaritas and t-shirt raffle. Richard Scott Sax at Sunset. • 7:30-10:30PM – Stone The Band 80s Rock Live Music at The Terrace, upstairs at MOO Steakhouse on the Malecon in the Old Port. October 9th • 8AM - 36th Annual Hobie Piñata Regatta & Division 2 Championships at Playa Bonita Resort & RV Park • 9AM-2PM Family of God Medical Clinic at Centro Comunitario Palabras de Esperanza • 2PM House Concert with Mark Mulligan, Sunny Jim & Rudy B in Ahwatukee, AZ. Doors open 1PM, BYOB/chair. Suggested donation $30. Please RSVP at rudybruggeman@hotmail.com. Visit www.markmulligan.net for more info. • 6PM & 8:30PM – Selena Tribute Live Music at Margarita Mermaids. Meet Karma, the Live Mermaid. October 10th • 8AM - 36th Annual Hobie Piñata Regatta & Division 2 Championships at Playa Bonita Resort & RV Park October 15th • 7:30-10:30PM – Stone The Band 80s Rock Live Music at The Terrace, upstairs at MOO Steakhouse on the Malecon in the Old Port. October 16 • 12PM – Mermaid’s Market at the Shrimp Park on the corner of Fremont and Benito Juarez • Fiesta Saturdays - Live music, drinks & dancing at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. • 5:30PM Chevefest 5th Edition! (Beer fest) at El Tapeo Wine Bar th

October 22nd • 7:30-10:30PM – Stone The Band 80s Rock Live Music at The Terrace, upstairs at MOO Steakhouse on the Malecon in the Old Port. October 23 • 9AM Ride to Rocky Point 2021 – 118km Bike Ride. Call Mexico: 651101-7211 to for more info. • Fiesta Saturdays with Rumba & Sons at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. rd

October 23rd & 24th • Two Days in Mexico - Zeeceekeely Reggae Rock – Beach, Live Music, Food & Drinks at the Boo Bar in the Old Port. October 29th - 31st • Cornhole Tournament Weekend – 3 Tournaments! October 29th • 6PM – Cornhole Tournament at the Baja Hotel in El Mirador • 7:30-10:30PM – Stone The Band 80s Rock Live Music at The Terrace, upstairs at MOO Steakhouse on the Malecon in the Old Port. October 30th • 10AM – Cornhole Tournament at Bandito’s located behind the Sonoran Resorts on Sandy Beach • 7-10PM – Dia de Los Muertos Party and Selena Tribute - live music, contest, prizes, dancing and meet Karma, the Live Mermaid at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. October 31st • Happy Halloween • 10AM – Cornhole Tournament at La Arena located at the end of Calle 13 on the corner. NOVEMBER EVENTS Email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com to add your Events! November 1st • Dia de Los Muertos – All Saints Day November 2nd • Día de Los Muertos - All Souls Day November 3rd • Fall Fashion Fiesta at Manny’s Beach Club – Fashion inspired by the Roaring 20s by Sweet Naomi Creations - Lunch, Fun, Fashion & Shopping November 4th-7th • 11AM – 1Mission Mexico Mission Trip 2021

November 5th • 7PM - The Black Moods in concert at Bandito’s with DL Marble, Darci Carlson, and Gail and the Nite Owls. November 6th • 12PM – Mermaid’s Market at the Shrimp Park on the corner of Fremont and Benito Juarez • Young Life Fiesta 2021 Puerto Peñasco Charity Event at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. • 7PM - The Black Moods in concert at Bandito’s with Darci Carlson, Jeff Crosby, Justin Hitson, and Gail and the Nite Owls. November 11th • 20th Anniversary Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally! Visit www. rockypointrally.com for more info. • Mike Nash at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. • 5PM - 7 Course Pairing Dinner at Infusion del Golfo at Laguna Shores Resort. Visiting chefs, winemakers and sommeliers from Arizona and Baja, California. Call 638-383-0230 for reservations. November 12th • 20th Anniversary Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally! Visit www. rockypointrally.com for more info. • Bayou Bandits at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. November 13th • 20th Anniversary Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally! Visit www. rockypointrally.com for more info. • Selena Tribute at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. • 9:30PM – Duane Moore & Mogollon live at Wrecked at the Reef Beach Stage November 14th • 20th Anniversary Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally! Visit www. rockypointrally.com for more info. November 20th • 12PM – Mermaid’s Market at the Shrimp Park on the corner of Fremont and Benito Juarez. November 25th • Happy Thanksgiving! Make reservations at your favorite restaurant if you don’t want to cook! November 26th-27th • Mark Mulligan Dinner Shows at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port. November 28th • Remember…our border closes at 8PM!!

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Congratulations are in order!

Amazing Alana brings home a medal!

By Gretchen Ellinger Last month we informed you that fourteen-year-old Alana Armenta Valdez had qualified for, and was invited to participate on behalf of Mexico, in a worldwide track and field competition, the ISF U15 World School Sports Games, which were held 11-19 September 11th through the 19th in Belgrade, Serbia. The great news is that Alana won the silver medal, 2nd place, in the discus throw! Alana’s mom, Blanca Valdez Diaz, absolutely wanted to support her daughter’s desire to compete in the international competition, and she was absolutely not wanting her young daughter to travel halfway around the world without her. Blanca needed to raise over $15,000 USD to finance entry fees, official uniforms, shoes, travel, insurance, lodging, food, even a Mexican flag, in less than 2 months. After her

regular part-time job, Blanca shifted into high gear at her paramedical office* doing therapeutic massage, physical therapy, facials, and other aesthetic treatments until 10 PM every day in order to earn money for the trip. She also turned to the community. Blanca and Alana thank the many people who contributed money to help get them to Serbia. Donations came from many people; readers of the Rocky Point Times, recipients of professional newsletters, and members of the Rocky Point real estate community, are among the many generous people who contributed to the effort. Not only is Alana the best in Mexico in her age group, but she is now considered #2 in the entire world! Getting to the competition would have been impossible without all the generous assistance, which is very much appreciated. *Note: As of this writing, Blanca and Alana are still in Serbia with 2 events left to go, so our hometown girl may well make us even prouder by winning another medal. Blanca is already thinking of the next out-of-town competition and is hoping to be better prepared. If you want to help the effort by supporting Blanca’s business, please call her Mexican phone number 011-638-113-7813 to book an excellent therapeutic massage, a facial or other esthetic service, and definitely call her if you are in need of physical therapy!

Blessing of the animals and anointing of the sick

By Cholla Charli On Sunday, Oct. 3rd, St. Joseph’s Church celebrated the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a blessing of the animals following the 8:30 a.m., bilingual Mass. Everyone was welcome to bring their pets for the blessing. The following Sunday, Oct. 10th, is the second Sunday of the month when Padre Marco does the anointing of the sick. Again, everyone is welcome. This blessing had been known as last rights,

but is now offered for all who are dealing with health issues, regardless of religious affiliation. The anointing with oil takes place during the Mass. If you have question about either the blessing of the animals or the anointing of the sick, contact Bob Keller, sexton at St. Josephs at 928-7066928.

The first Sunday in October is a special day for pets at St. Joseph’s Church in La Cholla.

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh It’s easy to fall in love with a beautiful beach autumn. Yes, Fall at the Sea of Cortez is a wonderful time of the year. The sunshiny air is incredible, the sky is cobalt blue and the sea is a wonderful temperature. So, why should you come and visit Rocky Point this Fall? Let me count the ways. 1. Fall break. Kids are getting restless, heck they haven’t been “back to school normal” for quite some time. Let the children run on the soft warm sand and have a couple active beach days. Guaranteed to vanish school anxieties as they will be washed away with the waves.

2. Good sleep. Something about the ocean air improves sleep, siestas and naps. Go ahead, grab a blanket, throw it on the sand and test it out. I dare you. 3. Exercise on the beach. The sun isn’t as intense in Autumn as summer, strike a pose and do yoga, play football, volleyball or frisbee. 4. Check out a beachfront bar. A perfect way to get in some day drinking, my favorites: Wrecked at the Reef, Swim (at Bella Sirena), Tiki’s (at Sonoran Sky), Playa Bonita and Pitaya. 5. Keep your summer tan going. Wow the people back East are pulling out the sweaters, scarves and boots… you have a few more months to get an Autumn tan and feel the warmth of the sun. 6. Connect with nature. Get in the sea, the water is still warm. Kayak, paddle board or even take a trip to Bird Island on a tourist boat. 7. Beat the summer crowds and the summer heat and humidity. Warm by day, cool breeze by night, not so crowded as summer. Perfect time to relax and rejuvenate.

8. Fall festivals. This month Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers will be having a music fest in October. Scheduled for October 22-24th. 9. Shrimp, shrimp shrimp. In the Fall, after the long hot summer everything seems fresher. Perhaps it’s the lack of humidity or it’s just the outside fresh air. Dine on delicious food, fresh from the sea. 10. Outside Dining is a treat. The summer might have made you choose inside with cold ac, but now choose outside seating and with a view please! My favorite inside outside weather. 11. Football at the beach. Yes, if you are a college or pro football fan, football is back. The best way to cheer for your favorite team, a flat screen with the sea behind it, and your feet in the sand. 12. Sunset watching weather. Summer brought unforgettable sunsets, but in the Fall you can watch the world’s greatest sea sunsets without sweating to death. Beautiful evening skies match beautiful evening temps. Very romantic. 13. Check off your bucket list items. Have you ever wanted to zip line

by the desert and the sea. We got you covered, Check out Rocky Point Ziplines. 14. Get Dirty – yes, we are talking mud, fun and exercise, sign up for the Dirty Beach Mud Run scheduled for October 23. (Not to be confused with our beaches, they are anything but dirty in Puerto Peñasco, as the city has received numerous clean beach awards!) 15. Visit a World UNESCO Heritage site. If you considered exploring the Pinacate Biosphere, October, November is the opportune time to hike the volcanos. Weather is perfect for hiking, walking and picnicking. 16. Gorgeous golf weather. And, if you’re interested in a golf tournament check out Las Palomas 15th anniversary golf tournament. Starts October 15. 17. 17. Halloween at the beach. Bring you favorite costume and dress up at the beach. Halloween rolls right into Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead). 18. Ride into the 20th anniversary of Rocky Point Rally which was pushed to this year and will be November 11,12, 13,14. Four days of fun, sun, bikes, music and fiesta on the shores of the Sea of Cortez. 19. Fall Fishing - Fisherman’s legend states, fish bite the hook more often in the fall months. Personally, I just made that up, but wanted to see if you would fall for it. The beach is always full of serenity and beauty no matter what the season and reasons to visit the beach are… endless. Autumn at the beach is my hands down favorite time of the year. Yes, I’ll have a side of beach with my coffee. Find your serenity this Autumn.

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

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Over 30,000 Tourists Visit during Labor Day Weekend

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders The City of Puerto Peñasco officially welcomed over 30,000 tourists during Labor Day Weekend giving the city and its local businesses the much-needed revenue boost and demonstrating that the city is open for business and returning back to normal since the Covid-19 pandemic.

safe destination that is close and easy for everyone to enjoy. In other notable news, real estate purchases and housing construction starts are up dramatically over the previous year which is a good indicator of the strength of the local economy and shows that investment dollars are continuing to flow into town through the purchases of existing homes, land/lots and/or building new homes. Also, home prices have seen a steady 11-16% gain in values depending on location each year and is expected to rise as dwindled inventories continue to meet exuberant demand. Investment opportunities come and go throughout one’s life and most of the time we don’t realize an investment opportunity until it passes us by. I believe that we are in the middle of a once-ina-generation real estate boom in one of the fastest growing, safest cities in Mexico primed for future growth given its proximity to the U.S. border and access to the warm waters of Sea of Cortez.

Aerial Photo of Malecon Photo - The City of Puerto Peñasco officially welcomed over 30,000 tourists during Labor Day Weekend

Lizette Ibarra, Director of the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCV), Puerto Peñasco reached an 80% occupancy rate resulting in over $1.5 million in revenue for the city. She said that this is one of the most important holidays for tourism during the year. She stressed these figures reaffirm Puerto Peñasco remains the preferred beach destination for the southwest region of the United States and continues to gain popularity in California. The OCV says that Puerto Peñasco attracts many foreign and Mexican tourists because the beautiful and warm beaches, hotel infrastructure and fine cuisine. This, along with the welcoming attitude towards visitors and the proximity to the largest cities in Arizona make Puerto Peñasco a

Puerto Peñasco Malecon Photo - If you have ever dreamed of making Puerto Peñasco more than just a weekend getaway now is the time to make a move.

If you have ever dreamed of making Puerto Peñasco more than just a weekend getaway now is the time to make a move by purchasing a lot to build a future home, purchasing an existing home or condominium but make your move before it’s too late and prices become unaffordable. Contact your local builder or real estate agent for expert advice on how to make your next move!

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

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We are Esperanza!

Esperanza para Los Niños is a great local charity that looks after the needs of children with a disrupted family life. The children’s home has been helping children in dire need for over 30 years! Their new project is aimed at helping older kids and young adults, further their education.

You’ve no doubt seen their sign, Children’s Home - Esperanza Para Los Niños, or Hope for the Children, located about 15 miles outside of Puerto Peñasco. Their sign is located on the west side of the highway and their home is located just a few short blocks off the highway. They are a passionate institution with a spirit of service that offers love and protection for children who are in situations of need and who are vulnerable and homeless. Their mission is to provide these vulnerable children with a home, food, clothing, and, above all, an education: One that informs their physical and moral formation. Establishing citizens, young people, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their community. Established in 1985, the missionaries living and working at Esperanza have helped to restore the lives of children while instilling Christian values. Their strength is found in manifesting and teaching the love of God. At Esperanza they strive to transform the way children view life. Many have survived multiple traumatic experiences that range from the loss of a parent, violence, abuse, or family neglect. Esperanza para Los Niños is a dignified, compassionate, and loving support system for every child in need. They currently provide quality assistance to 27 children and young people. This year, seven of their

children completed primary and secondary level studies even through all of the challenges and restrictions imposed by Covid. They were able to do this and continue to help children in need with your much needed support. They recently began a great project that has been their longtime dream for the young people of Puerto Peñasco. Esperanza will create an exclusive space where they can follow-up with adolescents and young people who were raised from a very young age in the home. This space will allow their young people aged 15 to 23 years old, to continue their studies into high school and university. They will keep instilling values, skills and responsibilities for adult life, work and family governed and founded by Christian principles into their young adults. Esperanza para Los Niños would like to give recognition to their creator, and give a heartfelt appreciation to each of their donors and sponsors who have been God's complement here on earth. Today, 30 years after their beginning, they would like to continue on the right path, sowing love, values and principles in every child and youth.

You can be part of this change, expansion and continued support for their children and youth in many ways. They accept donations in kind, as well as donations in money (cash, deposit, transfer). To learn more about the children’s home, or to help with their needs, please visit their website at https:// esperanzaparalosninos.org/. We are Esperanza!

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE

Bienvenidos to Our Winter Guests By Bo & Linda Bernard October. The month where the heat and humidity of summer are finally becoming a distant memory. The month where the smell of sugar skulls hangs in the air. The month where our summer guests are replaced by our returning winter friends. While both are important to our local economy, our winter visitors stay longer and spread their spending across a wider section of businesses. And because most return year after year, they see themselves as parttime residents and take a more vested interest in our community. They have time. They are willing to get involved, and so many seek out a place where it’s possible to make a difference in Rocky Point.

4) Detergent, paper towels, doggie pads, and all cleaning supplies are great donations. 5) Visit the Rescue and enjoy socializing the new pups. You are sure to walk away with a smile on your face. 6) Help us foster pups without mothers who would otherwise have no chance of survival. Don’t be afraid of this job. Like babies, they sleep most of the time, and the bottle feeding is a joy. Best time to speak with Barb about fostering is 10 to 2, Monday-Friday. 7) Some dogs have already been adopted and only need a ride back to their new families in the U.S. E-mail barbsdogrescue@gmail. com and put TRANSPORT in the subject line if you can help out. Barb provides all the paperwork needed for the dogs to cross the border. 8) Purchase a Barb’s Dog Rescue T-shirt or 2022 Calendar. Meet Sachi

Meet Sachi as she looked when she arrived at the Rescue.

So, we at Barb’s invite our winter guests to visit us. Come volunteer. The time you spend at the Rescue will bring you great satisfaction, knowing that your contribution was priceless. There are a number of ways to get involved: 1) We are in desperate need of highquality canned puppy or adult dog food. You are allowed to bring in food made from any animal without hooves. Chicken or turkey is great. We also need donations of dry kibble. 2) You can also pick up food that has been donated at the Why Not Store in Why, AZ and deliver it to the Rescue on your way into town. 3) We always need gently used towels, blankets, and dog beds. The cooler months are ahead, and this helps keep our dogs warm and comfortable.

Sachi after receiving treatment and care at Barb’s.

Sachi arrived at the Rescue is dire condition. She had obviously lived nightmares we cannot imagine, yet you would never know it today. She is a lovable two-year-old, weighing 15 pounds. Sachi gets along well with other dogs and is ready to be adopted to a loving home. Come meet her or any of our 350+ dogs and puppies. Barb does all this with the help of those who donate to the Rescue. Remember we are a U. S nonprofit organization, and all of your donations are tax deductible. Barb is forever grateful to those who have opened their heart and their home to one of her beloved dogs.

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

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My ice-cold bottle of Tecate was so wet with condensation, every time I took a sip it dripped down the front of my Life Is Good T-shirt. Sadly, I would not make the October cover of Gentlemen's Quarterly. The guy on the next bar stool was sweating like a sumo wrestler in a sauna. We introduced ourselves. ANDY: Cap'n, I took a shower four hours ago, and my hair is still wet. CAP'N GREG: At least you still have hair. ANDY: I knew Peñasco would be like this until fall, but not so drippy. How do the locals stand it? CAP'N GREG: It's all a matter of attitude, Andy. There simply is no way to enjoy this desert oasis by going from one air-conditioned place to another, so you need to accept that humidity is part of the package. ANDY: I saw some men working construction on the way over here, and they all wore jeans and longsleeved shirts. CAP'N GREG: They know that dressing like that helps the body conserve moisture, keeping them cooler.

ANDY: But look at those women over there in bikinis. CAP'N GREG: Don't mind if I do. ANDY: Are you saying they would be more comfortable wearing more clothes? CAP'N GREG: In a clinical study? I'm sure data would prove their body temperatures would be lower. ANDY: Maybe I should suggest they cover up. CAP'N GREG: Whoa! Let's not go overboard here. The key thing to remember is everyone is in the same boat. And as long as you don't depend on the deodorant you got at the Dollar Store, it's really a cool thing to share the muggy misery. ANDY: When you put it that way, I feel a lot better. CAP'N GREG: Or maybe it's the beer. ANDY: Only one way to test that hypothesis. CAP'N GREG: More beer? ANDY: This one's on me. CAP'N GREG: I appreciate that. ANDY: Who knew scientific research was such thirsty work? CAP'N GREG: We live and learn, Andy. We live and learn.

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

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

MAIL SERVICES

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

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

METRIC EQUIVALENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering. LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.

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Baja Tour: La Ruta del Vino and Home

By The Old Gringo Leaving El Rosario, we headed north to the bustling town of Ensenada. This well-known tourist town has everything a gringo could want, including a Costco! This was not a stop that we planned on making, however, as our sights were set a bit further north on highway 3...La Ruta del Vino, or “the route of the wine.” After our three-week journey around the Baja peninsula, you could say we left the best for last. As wine aficionados, our little band of intrepid travelers was keenly interested to visit the region that produces 90% of Mexican wine. If you are into wine, or not, you might have heard of the Napa/Sonoma Valley in Northern California, or perhaps Paso Robles. Those meccas of the grape are very well known, worldwide, since capturing European attention back in 1978. Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe, while not so well known, is making great strides in that arena by producing some very fine wines. It has been said that Valle de Guadalupe is what Napa/ Sonoma was way back before it became famous; low key, rural, laid

back. I would agree. Taking a page from the norteños as far as amenities and comfort are concerned, this locale is fast becoming a hot spot for the discerning Baja traveler. Being close the California/Mexico border makes it an easy trip from the stats as well. Hotels, both at the wineries themselves or nearby, and restaurants offer every conceivable service from B&B’s to five-star accommodations with quaint “campestre” (country) dining to the finest of fine dining establishments. We took Highway 1 through Ensenada and turned off onto Highway 3, “la ruta del vino” of this article’s title. With over 200 wineries to date (and more coming on line every year) we could have spent weeks checking them all out. Had we stayed in Ensenada, we could have contracted with a tour company (Wine and Dine tours) that provide not only transportation to selected wineries, but tastings, food and wine pairings and a safe way to experience this magnificent corner of the Baja (the roads are a bit difficult to navigate when sober...impossible when tipsy from too many tastings). As it was, we had decided to stay at El Cielo winery explore wine country from that base.

We visited L.A. Cetto winery, which makes one of our favorite red wines (Nebiolo) and El Cielo (of course), Bruma and several others. For those of you who are not ‘winos’, there is an entire ritual involved with wine making, vineyards and such, and we were into all of it. We tasted, snacked, ate and generally had a great time. The country views are wonderful, the atmosphere pastoral, the pace easy and the people grand. If our entire trip to this point seems like “a bridge too far” in the difficulty department, consider a weekend getaway to Valle de Guadalupe. You will not be disappointed! You might wonder that I am not ‘naming names’ as I’ve done for my previous articles. For a number of reasons, it is better to let you,

the reader, satisfy your curiosity about the wine country with a little research. After all, the advent of the internet has made gathering information easy. As well, writer Stephanie Woods’ article in the September edition of this paper covers many of the points that I would make, except that she stayed in Ensenada and we stayed in the Valle de Guadalupe, and there is really no need to repeat them. To get to Valle de Guadalupe from Peñasco is an easy 5-hour drive. The road (Mexico 2) is good and well maintained (the big rigs use it to go to Mexicali). Do a little research...make a few phone calls (most vineyards, hotels and operators are bilingual) and plan a long or short weekend trip to this fascinating locale. If you can’t find something to fit your budget, you aren’t trying! A trip to Valle de Guadalupe is a great way to get your ‘feet wet’ (as well as your “whistle”) on traveling in Mexico. Who knows, you might just decide to do a little more exploring of the Baja peninsula as I’ve detailed in other articles. With our excursion around Baja drawing to a close, our last night at El Cielo was bittersweet. A spectacular 6 course meal with wine parings topped off our ‘bucket list’ trip. In the morning we loaded up and got on the road (Highway 2D) heading back to Puerto Peñasco, and our homes some 5 hours away. We brought back so much more than souvenirs and photos...we brought back many great memories of wonderful places, people and experiences. I can’t wait to do it again!!!

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Kids Around The World Are Searching For Hope, Meaning And Belonging. Younglife Gives Them All That And More! Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school and college students in all 50 states in the United States of America and in more than 100 countries around the world. Mexico's first Young Life was established in October 2008 in Puerto Penasco. Currently there are Young Life ministries in 18 different cities in Mexico! Since 1941, we have put caring adults into the lives of kids in their worlds as mentors and friends to introduce kids to Jesus and empower them to be the leaders for tomorrow! November 6, 2021 Young Life Puerto Penasco is inviting you to be join them in celebrating the kids of Penasco by donating to the Young Life Chapter in Puerto Penasco and attending their new event; FIESTA FUNDRAISER 2021 YOUNG LIFE being hosted at Margarita Mermaids Restaurant located in the Old Port in Puerto Penasco. JOIN US for an amazing Silent Auction, Meet the

Young Leaders of Young Life, Dinner Show and a dynamic concert of Selena Tribute Live Music of our local artists; Marlee & Cinco y Selena. Limited VIP seats, book now at RSVP/QUESTIONS: margaritamermaidsreservations@ gmail.com. DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECT TO YOUNG LIFE a 501c-3. Link: https://xr144.younglife. support/fiesta-mx-north

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Our Contributing writers...

Allen Schwartz

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

Joseph Sanchez

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

Linda and Bo Bernard

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

Stephanie Wood

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

Cholla Charli

Rosarie Salerno

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Jim Ringquist

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

new home town.

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

Kathleen Duncan

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

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Cap’n Greg

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

Nancy Phelan

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

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

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Rectory construction is moving quickly

at St. Joseph’s Mission Church in Cholla November when he is hosting a group of priests for a conference in Puerto Peñasco. The project was blessed with a $10,000 matching funds pledge. In late August, that fund raising goal was reached and the additional $10,000 made it possible to By Cholla Charli complete construction of the shell. At least another $20,000 will be needed to bring it to turn-key Great progress has been made status. since workers broke ground for the Those who would like to help new rectory at St. Joseph’s Catholic are reminded that donations are Mission Church in La Cholla last tax deductible. Checks payable month. The ground floor walls to St. Joseph’s Mission Church and stairwell are complete and the can be sent to Bob Keller, P.O. second story construction was well Box 297, Lukeville, AZ 85341. underway at deadline. Donations can also be made through PayPal, Zelle or by attending the bilingual Mass on Sunday morning at 8:30 in La Cholla. To reach St. Joseph’s, take the road past the Sandy Beach The shell of the new two-story rectory at St. Joseph’s Mission Church in La Cholla was nearly complete at resorts and the dirt deadline for the Times. The goal is to complete Phase road past Wrecked II and III by November. at the Reef. As you wind toward It is expected that the second Cholla Bay, the church is on the floor and roof will be complete right and clearly marked. If you before this issue is off the presses. have questions, contact Keller at Then, in Phase II, the shell will be 928-706-6928. finished with stucco, plaster and paint, and fitted with windows, doors, electrical and plumbing fixtures, flooring, appliances, heating/AC units and cabinetry. Bob Keller, sexton at St. Joseph’s said, “We are hoping to get some items donated. Many people are doing remodels these days. The cabinets and appliances they remove still have a lot of service life left. Practical donations like that could help us keep the cost down and get Padre Marco into his little house much sooner.” Pastor Marco has a goal of being in the rectory by

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CLUBSAND CLUBS ANDORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012 Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blocks east of the main blvd. Benito Juarez nancy_phelan@yahoo.com AACORP Tax Deductible Donations PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 CATS & KITTENS NEED TO FIND FOREVER HOMES NOW as the animal center will be closing this year. We have been dedicated to helping the stray animals of Rocky Point for 15+ years, but it is time to close our doors. Donations are still needed and welcome: We are a 501(c)3 non-profit so your donations are tax deductible. See this issue for current needs or call the above number.

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AMOR MINISTRIES

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like

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

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

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

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.

AMPI

The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United Estates, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Joseph Toland Vice President: Jorge "George" Bravo Secretary VP Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: John Thompson Legal: Lic. Leticia Marquez VP Education: Cathy Poturalski VP Events: Martin Martinez VP Ethics: Kyle Woods For inquiries, please contact: Blanca Valdez, AMPI Administrator Email: penascoampi@gmail.com AMPI phone: 638-388-0006

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

BOOK & EXCHANGE

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

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

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB CEDO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FUNERAL HOMES

Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

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

GREEN ANGELS

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

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO

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

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

I.R.A.D.

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).

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.

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS

KNOX TRAIL COUNCIL BSA

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

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

Yvette Lavin yvettelavin1212@gmail.com (508) 667-4031

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

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

LIONS CLUB

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

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

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

www.oc3anviewministry.com

may be dropped off at the office of the

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

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

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

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

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

NUEVA CREACION

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

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB

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

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS)

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com www.clubrotariopuertopenasco.com FB: @clubrotariopuertopenasco Meetings: Wednesdays 8 am @ Don Julio in the Old Port

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

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

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

STEPS OF LOVE

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

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Ave. Coahuila 444 Int. 1a Fremont & Víctor Estrella www.cometorockypoint.com Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm President: Hector Vazquez Del Mercado Director: LT. Lizette Ibarra 638 105 3384 Marketing and social media manager: L.P.M. Sara Lilia Cárdenas Franco 638 116 1546 Administration Assistant L.T. Dannahi Barrios

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

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

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What’s Better Than Celebrating your Birthday? Celebrating Your Birthday in Rocky Point!!!

By Mark Paliscak

And so it begins, our AHHHHHHHHHHH season. Goodbye, humidity, goodbye air conditioning, goodbye scorched feet, goodbye sweaty clothes and hello cool breezes, warm smiles and salty skin. Actually, I think we lucked out a good chunk of the summer compared with other parts of Mexico, the USA and Canada having record breaking heat going into triple digits for places like Vancouver, British Columbia…. pretty crazy stuff. But, if you stay in the ocean, pool or getting watered down at your favorite Rocky Point bar, the heat never gets old, and the refreshing times are always at your doorstep. In early September, many crazy

friends and I got together to toast the Queen of Fun as she was ready to turn a half century. Well, actually it is not really until November but so many peeps are tied up that part of the year that Kimmy Johnson decided to bump her day up a bit so we can all join in on the fun and partake on a little craziness. Our day started off at Manny’s Beach Club where we rented out The Tiki Van driven by none other than Nadia. It was super fun along the stops, and they even had a stripper pole in the middle for whoever wanted to bust a move. Being super shy, I am bound to try that pole out one of these years! :) Our first stop brought us to the one and only Tequila Factory. As usual, Fernando Mier put on quite a show with a wide array of tequila varieties and flavors that were truly awesome. The coffee tequila, chocolate tequila and the infused watermelon something or other were my favorites. No matter which one you chose as your favorite, it was fun to try so many varieties………who knew?! We later moved onto Shark Bite in Old Port where DJ Jeff kept us entertained with his cool beats and fun vibe. The dancing and laughing was surely a good time. From there, we moseyed

on down to Tequila Bar and got to enjoy both the lower bar and upper bar with good tunes, more friends and some good munchies. Thank you to all the staff that always takes such good care of us at all of the bars……and a big shout out to Ray Ray and Lalo who always deliver a great bevvy and a great time! Lastly, we moved onto Leo’s Bar located at the top of Old Port on Calle Alcantar 49. If you haven’t met Leo, well he’s just one of the nicest dudes in all of Rocky Point. For years, he served at Wrecked at the Reef and now has his own place which is REALLY cool nestled against the mountain and with a nice shade tree covering the place. Leo’s Bar even featured a live band and some really good food………. loved it so much we returned the next day for lunch! So, if you haven’t checked out Leo’s yet, be sure to do so………everything was superb, and Leo always delivers his happiness! It was quite an adventure on the Tiki Van and it was so fun celebrating with my friends and most of all the special birthday girl. Oh, and by the way, guess whose birthday is coming up in October?????? Well, I tend to celebrate most of the year, but it will be a blast to spend another birthday in Rocky Point. Always remember, there’s always a birthday within reach especially at the beach! And, please make that beach Rocky Point :) ADIOS AMIGOS GOD BLESS

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Giving thanks for a second chance

By Cholla Charli In late July, four residents of Cholla Bay, José Ramón Orozco Rodríguez, Thomas Scribner, Francisco León Pérez, and Julio Guadalupe Félix, set out in a panga for a day of fishing. When the boat was capsized by waves, the four men, with just two life jackets and a cooler box for flotation, swam for nearly 11 hours to reach the shore.

The survivors (L-R) Julio Guadalupe Felix, Francisco Leon Perez, Jose Ramon Orozco Rodriguez and Tomas Scribner with Father Marco Lopez and Father Ignacio Parra, a Rocky Point native and seminary instructor.

Everyone who heard the story of their survival said, “Thank God!” But Padre Marco Lopez, pastor for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Cholla did more. He announced there would be a Mass of Thanksgiving to give the men and their families a tangible way to give thanks for their survival. Father Marco said, “These men were given a second chance to live. They were reborn.”

Father Marco Lopez gathers the survivors in for a blessing.

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Camarón y Margarita Time

as well (I know this may be controversial for flavor, but it’s easier and a time saver).

By Stephanie Wood It’s October, it’s finally cooling off, tourist season is coming to an end; it’s time to unwind from the crazy summer and enjoy our beach paradise in the off season. Oh, and did I forget to mention that it’s SHRIMP SEASON! This year, I’ve started making Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, which is easy and muy deliciosa for a relaxing sunset dinner. I’ve adapted this recipe from Mexican Sweetheart on Allrecipes. com. We like to pair this (or any recipe really) with our favorite low carb margarita (which is easy of course). We buy our shrimp at Jessy’s, which is located just before entering the Malecon. He will clean, de-shell and devein it and put on ice for the ride home. For this recipe, we buy the medium shrimp and have Jesse remove the tails

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe: Ingredients: • Kilo medium shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (if Roma not available any tomato) • 1 cucumber, finely chopped • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped • ¼ to ½ Onion, chopped (I use whatever onion looks best at the market) • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 1 bunch fresh cilantro - stems discarded and leaves chopped • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice • 1 ½ cups chilled Clamato • 1 cup chilled ketchup • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (I use Valentina) • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped

Directions: Step 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and throw in the shrimp and boil for 3 minutes. The shrimp should be pink and not overcooked. Once cooked, run it under cold water to cool it to touch and chop the shrimp into small pieces and put in the refrigerator to chill. Step 2 Cut all vegetables into finely chopped pieces and mix together in a large bowl. Add the chilled shrimp. Squeeze the lime juice and pour on top of the shrimp and veggie mixture. Step 3 Whisk the Clamato, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl; stir dressing into shrimp mixture. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 1 hour. Step 4 Once the mixture has chilled for an hour to allow all flavors to mix, serve in a bowl with chips or crackers on the side. Garnish with avocado and more hot sauce if you like it spicier!

Low Carb Margarita Recipe: I learned from watching the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, that it’s best to use basic silver/blanco tequila for margaritas. Contrary to restaurant upselling, why waste expensive tequila when you’re blending it with other ingredients. Save your Reposado and Añejo for sipping. However, I will use reposado unless I’m making

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these for parties, because that’s usually what we have on hand. For a full lesson on tequila, and some tequila tasting, stop at the Tequila Factory on Benito Juarez. You can pick up some locally made Tequila, ranging from blanco to supremo, or flavor infused tequilas. Ingredients: • Tequila • Limes • Ice (I prefer crushed) • Fresca or Sprite/7up Zero **I will note that the Fresca in Mexico is not sugar free and I have not found Sprite or 7up Zero in Rocky Point, so I bring it back from the US.

Directions: Put some crushed ice into your preferred margarita glass Cut and squeeze ½ lime onto the ice. Add 1 to 2 ounces of tequila and top with Fresca Garnish with more lime. Gotta run…on our way to get some shrimp and tequila! Have a beautiful October!

This month I want to acknowledge and honor our amazing local team.

As you can imagine, the past year and a half has been tremendously challenging for students throughout Rocky Point. The transition to remote learning was especially challenging for the students we support as many of them live in homes without consistent electricity, let alone access to computers/tablets and the internet. Many young people in the community were also left without consistent access to food and other basic needs as the pandemic left their parents out of work for months. Fortunately, our wonderful, committed local team adopted the motto “WHATEVER

IT TAKES” and, with the support of so many of you, they have worked tirelessly to provide the students in our program with the resources and support they need to stay in school. I am so proud of how this team stepped up to provide food for thousands of locals when the town was shut down. From March through August of 2020, they worked ten hours a day, six days a week creating and distributing hundreds of food bags daily for families in urgent need. I am also very proud of their commitment and willingness to go above and beyond to find ways to help the hundreds of students we support stay in school during these challenging times. Last year after the town reopened for tourism, it was announced that students would not be returning to in-person classes and we could not re-open our homework clubs. Our team knew that the majority of the 588 students in our program at that time would not be able to continue with their education without access to the resources needed for remote learning. They also knew that many of our students would need access to consistent academic support to succeed with remote learning. CON'T ON PAGE 44

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Unfortunately, because we have not been able to re-open our three homework clubs, finding ways to provide students with consistent academic support has been especially challenging for our team. However, they knew that many of the hundreds of young people we support, especially the younger students, would likely drop out of school without access to consistent academic support and resources. So, instead of giving up and waiting to be able to reopen our three homework clubs for inperson academic support, thanks to donations from many generous donors, they were able to purchase a used van. For the past year they have used that van to travel to six remote, outdoor sites where teachers meet daily with students in small groups to provide them with the academic support and resources they need to stay in school. Although this model requires a lot more time, energy and travel, the team committed to making it work—even during the cold winter and hot summer

months. As I am writing this, schools in Rocky Point have officially re-opened for in-person classes. Unfortunately, however, many of the local public schools were severely vandalized as they sat vacant for so many months and the buildings are not functional. Also, many parents are choosing to not send their children to school due to concerns with the rapid spread of the Delta variant. So, I honestly do not know how things will play out or what our program will look like this year. However, I am confident and grateful that our AIM Peñasco team will continue to do ‘WHATEVER IT TAKES’ to

provide local students with a path out of poverty through education. You can make a tax-deductible donation to help us support the efforts of our incredible local team at www.stepsoflove.org

Our awesome team of teachers are ready to do whatever it takes again this school year!

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Dia de Los Muertos – Day of The Dead By Rosarie Salerno It may sound morbid to the nonMexican, but the Day of the Dead is a Mexican festival for relatives and friends to come together and celebrate the memory of their loved ones who have passed away. It is believed that on the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the soul of the departed to visit with the living. The family usually gathers at the cemetery to clean, paint, make repairs, if necessary, and decorate the graves. Marigolds and red cockscomb flowers are placed lovingly along with the deceased’s favorite foods and beverages, even tequila, at the grave. The flowers are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings. It is believed that the spirits of the dead eat the “spiritual essence” of the food. Photographs of the deceased, candles, water for them to drink, and a blanket so they can comfortably rest after their long journey are just some of the things that might be left for them. Sometimes the family will leave toys for their dead children, the Los Angelitos or The Little Angels. It’s not unusual for the whole family, including the children, to have a barbeque or a party accompanied with live music at the site. Some people will spend all night visiting in the cemetery with the departed souls. The intent of the living is to encourage visits by the souls, so that the spirits will hear the prayers and the comments being directed to them. Dia de Los Muertos coincides with the Catholic holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, November 1st and 2nd respectively. It is believed that at 12 am, midnight of November 1st, the gates of heaven are opened, and the souls of the dead are free to return to earth. On the 1st the Saints and the infants and innocent children come back; then on the 2nd all the

other Souls are permitted to visit. Even though the Day of the Dead is celebrated on the Catholic holy days it is more of a cultural holiday than a religious one. Honoring the dead is an ancient festival that goes back 2,500 to 3,000 years ago. It was practiced by the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec and other indigenous people of Mexico. In the Aztec tradition the festival was dedicated to the goddess, Mictecacihuatl, the Queen of Mictlan, the underworld, where she and her husband, Mictlantecuhtli, rule the afterlife. She is now called Catrina, the Lady of the Dead. Her role then and now is to keep watch over the bones of the dead. The original Aztec festival was sometime around the beginning of August and celebrated for an entire month. Since the introduction of Catholicism, the holidays have been combined and are celebrated together. Besides the food and music, some families display photos and other decorations of skeleton art and trinkets. During this time of the year the markets carry sugared skulls which can be decorated with Royal sugar icing, the type used for gingerbread houses. Sugar Art was brought to the new world by the Italian missionaries in the 17th century. The indigenous people learned quickly how to use it for their festivals. The skull represents the deceased loved one and their name may be placed on the forehead along with other facial features and colorful adornments. If you wish to see some examples of decorated skulls you can see them at www.mexicansugarskull. com. Also, during this time there is a delicious baked item called Pan de Muerto, Bread of the Dead. The sugared skulls and the bread are only available for this seasonal festival. I encourage you to take a trip to the local supermarket and investigate these items, if you are in Mexico around the end of October.

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The Roaring 20’s Iconic Flappers (Or “las pelonas”)

One of the most familiar symbols of the Roaring Twenties are the flappers - young women with bobbed hair, who drank, often smoked and used “unladylike” slang! They abandoned restricting corsets in favor of loose-fitting dresses. They wore feathered headbands, turbans, cloche hats and scarves. They wore makeup and sheer pantyhose. They danced the Charleston with abandon, wearing oodles of beads, furs, feathers, fringe, flowers and lace. The flapper developed through the decade (1920’s) as a result of gradual social and cultural changes. Women in the U.S. won the right to vote. Millions of women continued working after the end of World War I. As women had their own money, advertisers took note! Marketing cosmetics, makeup, and perfume. The first commercial radio station hit the airwaves in 1920. Local movie theaters had arrived! Soon every girl could see what was trending - whether it be fashion, dance, or popular slang. The Second Industrial Revolution added electricity and the assembly line to the manufacturing boom. The most important product was the automobile. By the end of the decade, an automobile was practically a necessity and there was one car on the road for every five Americans. Cars gave young people the freedom to go where they pleased and do what they wanted. With Prohibition beginning in 1920, what young people wanted to do was drink and dance! All of this added to the decade’s raucous reputation of being “Roaring!” Other inventions like electric washing machines and vacuum cleaners made housework easier. Even the sewing machine was electric. The new “Flapper” style dresses were simple enough to be sewn at home using the easy “One Hour Dress” pattern. The Women’s Institute offered mail order courses on how to sew these simple dresses, encouraging the “re-cycling” of out-of-style voluminous dresses in the closet! Did the “flapper” phenomenon cross into Mexican culture? Spanishlanguage press (in the U.S.) reported on the advent of the flapper, using terms such as “chica moderna” and “pelona” (female bald). She was considered selfindulgent and immodest. “Flapperisma” was said to conflict with the traditional role of women. Wives and daughters were

venturing out of the house, showing too much skin, working and dancing with Anglo-Americans, and losing both their Spanish language and Hispanic culture. One Mexican exile María Luisa Garza wrote a chronicle “Las Pelonas” in 1922 where she calls flappers “silly girls who make men suffer”. This was a clear contrast to the “mujer moderna” (Modern Woman) which referred to feminists or defenders of women’s rights. Crossing the border into Mexico, the “pelonas” were only found in metropolitan areas. A newspaper article entitled "La moda femenina y los locos años veinte" (basically, Fashion in the Roaring 20’s) states that daily life during the 1920’s underwent profound changes in a short time, caused by the popularization of new forms of media. Girls in Mexico's big cities were guided by female models they saw in international magazines and films, where women with “slim, athletic bodies were presented dancing energetic dances, drinking, living in festive spaces with men, practicing coquetry and demanding equal rights.” (translated) In Mexico there was much opposition towards these young women. Complaints in the press called the “pelonas” (or flappers) selfish and frivolous. They were forgetting “good manners!” Wearing short dresses which showed their calves was a symbol of indignity. Superstitions existed that women who danced the Charleston or Foxtrot were not worthy of being mothers - and could even become sterile. The very short, bobbed haircuts triggered the nickname “pelona” and just this haircut was said to attack the “moral order of families”. Women who cut their hair were mocked, at times even violently. It is recorded that young men threw water at them, took them by the arm and forcibly cut their hair even shorter! These intolerant men would soon be forced to accept the flappers - their attitudes and their fashion. José Moriche, a Spanish tenor who left Mexican operetta to follow his dream in New York, performed a hit song called “Flappers” in 1924. This popular melody evokes the playful movement of the flapper’s skirt as the girl approaches - bobbed hair included! I invite you to attend the Fall Fashion Fiesta on Wednesday, November 3rd. This year, the Fashion Show will be inspired by the Roaring 20’s. You will see my interpretation of Flapper styles: The One Hour Dress, Cloche hats, Poirot Coat and much more. (See ad in this issue.) www. sweetnaomi.com Article by Naomi Black (email me for historical references) mexiconaomi@ gmail.com.

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

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

POLICE & EMERGENCIES

DIAL...911 or 066 Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING 388-0423

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. COMING FROM PHOENIX

ACCIDENTS CON’T

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

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $300 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $300 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $3,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

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

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

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

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

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

RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES COVID-19 HOURS 6AM-8PM CLOSED 8PM to 6AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309 Passports

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

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

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities in-between. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point Phone (602) 971-0166 www.headouttorockypoint.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-4559522

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

TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $558 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy.

At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $59.16 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. from $200 USD. to $400 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.

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Peñasco’s bilingual attorney, Arturo Lepe

Peñasco’s bilingual attorney, Arturo Lepe Méndez offers a multitude of services as he prepares for the Arizona State Bar Attorney Arturo Lepe Méndez, who is originally from the city of Tijuana, Baja California, was born on July 12, 1986. In 1994, at the age of 7, he moved to Rocky Point with his parents and brothers. At a very young age he was interested in reading and studies of law and thought he wanted to be an attorney when he grew up. At the age of 15, he had to forego his school studies and began working in restaurants where he helped in the kitchen and worked as a waiter: This is where he began to practice his English. He also worked at Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort, as a quality supervisor, where he continued to improve his knowledge and language skills. At the age of 17, with the help of his parents, Nelly Méndez and Kevin McDermott, Arturo was able to return to high school to complete his education. In 2006, he took the admission exam for the University of Sonora and began his law studies. Here, he developed he continued to develop his skills and knowledge in litigation and helping those who needed legal advice. He also competed in several English competitions where he really excelled. After graduation, Arturo wanted to open his own small law practice

in Puerto Peñasco and in September of 2011 he opened L&M Despacho Jurídico y Asociados. A year later, after seven years of dating, he married Lic. Marbeliz Grijalva Mata and they now have two lovely children, Brandon and Ana Paula Lepe Grijalva. In 2013 he served as Qualifying Judge for the Puerto Peñasco City Council and as a teacher of the University of Professional Development from 2015 to 2017. Arturo currently has a flourishing law practice – his namesake – LIC. ARTURO LEPE MENDEZ, and offers immigration services, real estate and sales closings and legal advice. His associates include law graduates Alejandra Acedo Méndez, Edna Guadalupe Velarde Luna and Obed Enciso Elizondo. With more than 10 years serving the community, and with the strong conviction of helping those who lack information and legal advice, Lawyer Arturo Lepe Méndez is proof that with dedication and effort, goals can be achieved. He is currently preparing for his test to become a member of the Arizona State Bar in the city of Phoenix. If you are in need of legal services and/or advice including bank trusts, real estate transactions, Mexican corporations and immigration, visit Arturo’s office located on Guillermo Prieto at Comonfort or give him a call at 638-386-1817.

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Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson

Peñasco’s Rodeo Drive is an amazing place. One of the best things about it is meeting the artisans that create the crafts you’re seeing up and down the street.

One such artisan is Ariel Salazar. Originally from Tijuanna, he migrated to Puerto Peñasco after attending the University Tecnologico in Mexicali where he received a master’s degree in education. Upon arriving, he taught both chemistry and math here in Peñasco. Ariel’s art career was born out of necessity. When he and his wife Judith moved into a new apartment, he

couldn’t find the art he wanted to bring his new abode to life, so he bought a canvas and brushes. Completely self-taught, he did a lot of experimenting and made many mistakes, but it all paid off and a new career was born. Ariel’s style is unique and appeals to a wide array of tastes. As well as his remarkable brush stroke, you can see his sense of whimsey in much of his art. One such piece is a whale jumping right out of the picture with a diver right below him. “Pop Art” is also one of his specialties. Bright, colorful, and alive. Any would be a great addition to your home. Ariel’s art can be seen at Su Casa on Rodeo Drive, as well as in his personal gallery, STREET ART GALLERY, just down the street from Su Casa. Catching him open in his own gallery can be a bit tricky, however. If you ask at Su Casa they can give him a call and he will meet you. Part of his dream is giving art classes to both children and beginning adults in his gallery. You can contact him for times and prices or then again stop by Su Casa and they’ll contact him for you. If you haven’t been to Rodeo Drive yet you’ve missed one of Rocky Point’s hidden treasures. It’s located on the same street as the convention center. Minutes from Sandy Beach. Friendly helpful vendors. Made in Mexico merchandise at great prices. See you on the Drive.

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