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(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code
CALLING FROM THE U.S. Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed
Ditgsa (Paraiso del Sol)............................(877) 212-2180 Mexico Toll Free...................................01-800-834-8472 Don Julio Bar and Grill.....................................388-0056
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Eddie Wharez..............................383-8633/(602) 324-9328
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Family of God................................................383-3480 Francis, Jonni...............................044-638-112-1197
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Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listed as 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.
Galeria del Mar Bermejo.................................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby...........................................383-7174 Giuseppi’s Espresso........................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon....................................383-5075 Grijalva, Ernesto, D.D.S..................................383-3434 Gringo Pass Insurance.........................(602) 257-0887
LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES
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CALLING WITHIN MEXICO dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number
from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index. U.S. cells may vary - check with your service provider. AT&T Viva Mexico Plan works best.
CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP to dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number to dial PP from a long distance MX cell dial 045-638 + 7-digit number
U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES U.S. numbers are listed with (brackets) around area code. Some businesses have U.S. offices and others may be using VOIP lines.
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Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/(623) 207-9275 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................(520) 387-4846 Aleman, Victor...................................044-638-105-7839
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Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.........................383-8500 Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez...................383-5737 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.........................................383-3929 Bonita RV Park........................................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty.................388-6110/(520) 407-6756 Brooks, Dee............................................................383-3919
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Casa de Carolina Rentals.................................383-5482 Central de Alarmas (Radiosistemas)....................383-4178 Chef Mickey Medina..........388-6844/044-638-386-4736 Coldwell Banker Rocky Point.............................383-4699 or...........................044-638-112-1197/(602) 334-4134 Contra Plagas............383-8787/044-638-110-1625
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Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P....388-5382/(623) 207-9275 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...................................................383-3434 Dr. Socorro, D.D.S...................383-4898/044-638-105-9847 Dr. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014
Hacienda del Sol Furniture.......388-0545/(602) 903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Service U.S. Toll Free.............(866) 443-2368/(602) 971-0166
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Salerno, Rosarie............382-5147/044-638-384-7145 or.........................................................(520) 777-0018 Sanborns Insurance......U.S. Toll Free (800) 222-0158 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Si I Do! Wedding Planners..................................383-0700 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...................................383-6280 Sonora Solar..................................................382-5010
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Tax Servicers LLC..................................(630) 839-9129 The Lighthouse Restaurant..............................383-2389 Tom’s Pharmacy......................................(520) 387-7080 Tom Thomas Home Inspection......044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................(602) 748-4134 Turati Optical.................................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals.........383-3919 or............................................................(602) 324-7241
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Vazquez, Luis, MD.............................................383-3014 Victor Aleman...................................044-638-105-7839 Vojick, Jason A. CPA..................................(630) 839-9129
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InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free............................................ (888) 466-7848 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785
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La Casa del Capitan Restaurant......................383-5698 La Cocina de Ramon...........388-5362/044-638-112-0350 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free...........................................(800) 513-1426 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389
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Manny’s Beach Club....................383-3605/383-3215 Mare Blu Bistro.............................................383-1485 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Mexican Beach Developers...383-6099/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................................(520) 777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co....................................(928) 649-0972 Mexico Bonito Bill Paying Service....................383-5737
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Napa Auto (Ajo)...........................................(520) 387-6962
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Optica Turati...................................................383-4645
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Pablo Realty.........................383-8657/(602) 288-8687 Paraiso del Sol (Ditgsa)............................(877) 212-2180 Mexico Toll Free...................................01-800-834-8472 Peñasco Marine...............................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums...........................................383-5758 Piteco Water Service........................................383-3315 Pizarrro, Rita....................388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort.........................383-2586/383-2199 U.S. Toll Free........................................(888) 232-8142 Mexico Toll Free...................................01-800-426-6482 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park..............................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free........................................(888) 232-8142 Mexico Toll Free...................................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago...................................044-638-385-1301 Premium Services..............383-5758/(602) 476-1187 Puerta Privada...................383-1020/(480) 445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant.............................383-2586
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Radiosistemas Central de Alarmas........................383-4178 Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or...........................................................(480) 463-6255 Fax.....................................................383-5193
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Wharez, Eddie.............................383-8633/(602) 324-9328
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Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..........................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance.................................383-6280 ZaGas..............................................................383-8100 Zamora Gardening Services.................................383-6794
EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers
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066 for EMERGENCIES
PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal.........................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril........................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja........................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social............383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Telefonos de México........................................................383-2780 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales...............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S.......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas..........................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador.......................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery)............................................383-3315
RESTAURANTS that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712 Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Cornejo’s To Go 383-5050 7 days 9am-6pm Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm
El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun. La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed. TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405 7 days, 9am-9pm Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm
Pet Friendly
HOTELS AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac...............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance....................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International....................................................under construction Municipal.........................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco........................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose...............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe..............................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)......................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria..........................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)......................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center.............(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic......................................................388-7676 ELECTRIC Emergency dial...071 Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).........................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency dial...068 Departamento de Bomberos..........................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca..................................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA...........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim..........................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas...........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas................................................................................383-8284 ZaGas................................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community......................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)......................................................383-2870 Municipal.........................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION...............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 26) Port Captain.....................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial.............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE Emergency dial...066 Puerto Peñasco Station.................................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado)............383-2783
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If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com __________________________________________ Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com __________________________________________ Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 __________________________________________ Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com __________________________________________ Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com
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For those of you who have never ventured out of town, hundreds and hundreds of families live in a clap-board box, constructed of leftover pieces of wood, tarpaper, cloth windows, no electricity or water, and dirt (now mud) floors. Most of their belongings, as few as there are, are sopping wet. It is truly amazing to me how resilient these people are because no matter their hardships, they are always able to smile. Several months ago I had a problem that I wrote about – my leaky roof – and how I thought I might have termites and it turned out to be Carpenter Ants eating the O.S.B. Well, when we removed the drywall and insulation, we saw how hungry those ants were and how much
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rita Pizarro, Alice Omang, Rosarie Salerno, Lonesome Lui, Dave & Debby Penn, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Anita K., Zack & Mark Paliscak, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez, Richard Savino, Gretchen Ellinger ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Claudia Rivas - Account Executive PRINTING The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION Upbeat, fun, and interesting articles and photos always welcome. Please include an SASE if you would like it returned. Email or SnailMail your article/photo to us. Please include your contact info. in the event we need to reach you. Feel free to contact us prior to sending your items to make sure they are in the right format. The Rocky Point Times reserves the right not to print any article or photo, and to edit content as the Editor sees fit. We do not guarantee placement, but do make every effort, so please note any special requests you may have. 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.
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they destroyed in a very short time. The wood looked like something out of a horror movie. I’ve written several times about how dangerous the circle round-about (glorieta) is – where you go south to Caborca and north to the new coastal highway and Laguna Shores. On Tuesday the 13th, there was another serious accident there. Please remember to
drive carefully approaching this area. To say that the year 2011 was a wash-out would not be a play on words. To many people living and working in Rocky Point and, like many businesses worldwide, 2011 was a struggle just to keep the doors open. Here in Rocky Point, the hardest hit area might be the Old Port where the road construction seems to be going on forever. Hopefully the construction will be finished before summer vacations begin. I don’t know what the statistics are for the number of tourists that visited Rocky Point last year, but I believe that there was a steady increase compared to the past few years. I’ve said many times that as long as there is water in the Sea of Cortez, Rocky Point will survive combined with the friendliness of the people and the weather. There are not too many places that can be compared to Puerto Peñasco. Speaking of “wash-out” and “weather”, I’ve lived in Rocky Point for 21 years and I’m hard pressed to recall that we have ever had as much rain as we have had for the last few weeks of November and early December. Of course we have had some serious rain storms, but for rainy day after rainy day after rainy day – it seems this year wins the “rain prize”. We have received several emails and comments about water damage to many homes in Cholla Bay, Las Conchas and throughout the city. Twice we had hail out at the Ranchito (Club Lomas Campestres). Driving around town has been an adventure in itself. Often times you come up to a flooded area and as you ease your way through, your front wheels would drop down into a huge hole, maybe as much as 10” deep or more. Most times it was safer to drive on the shoulder when you could! When the roads dry out, the city is going to be very busy repaving and filling up monster holes. I can’t think of one road that does not need some type of repair – Calle 13 has gotten terrible, as have parts of Benito Juarez – just to name a few spots. Compared to many, we were lucky at the Ranchito: The main house had no
leaks, but our bedroom, which used to be a patio, was full of water. We basically had to rebuild the whole roof, removing all of the drywall and insulation and installing new 2” x 8” joyces and O.S.B. And then recoat it. Fortunately we have homeowners insurance with Yolanda Silva. If you do not have coverage, I suggest you go speak with her about getting coverage on your property – especially if this rain keeps up! Knowing how I was inconvenienced for about two weeks during the construction, I can’t begin to imagine how the families, who live outside of town in the barrios, endured that kind of weather. And remember, we didn’t just get rain, but freezing (to us) temperatures accompanied the rain. We will all be very happy when the sun comes out to stay. We always take donations at our offices, blankets, clothing, coats...just about anything. I am very much looking forward to 2012 and the continuing rise of visitors coming to Rocky Point. We have some great events coming up this year that should draw very good crowds, such as the Spring Peñasco Palooza (their first one last year was a great success). You can read about the concert in this issue of the Rocky Point Times. Plus we also have Thunder on the Beach races again thid month and more events are planned for the rest of the year as well. I would like to send a big “Thank You” to all of our contributing writers, our advertisers, and most of all, the readers of the Rocky Point Times who support the businesses that have made this paper successful for 18 years. We hope to be here another 18! On a final note: Warm clothes, sheets, blankets, etc. are very much in need this year. Even if you have just a few of these items, or extra toys or supplies, take a drive out through the barrios, pick out a place and give it away. The thank you’s and smiles you will receive are more than worth it. If, for some reason you are not able to drop off your donations, you can always drop them off at JJ’s Cantina (for the Santa Claus Club, which works all year round distributing clothing, bicycles, toys and other items), or we always welcome them at our offices. We hope that each and every one of you enjoy a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year 2012!!
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EVENTS CALENDAR EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 12pm7pm Cet-Mar Aquariums – Center for Sea Studies. Come and see, feed and touch sea creatures up close and personal Monday-Friday 10am5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Children $2, Adults $3. Bag of food $2. Located on the road to Las Conchas. Call 382-0010 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wed. of every month is business meeting. 1PM – Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). THURSDAYS 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info. Live Entertainment at Mare Blue Ristorante Live Music at the Sunset Cantina SATURDAYS 8am-12pm Breakfast Buffet at Don Julio’s 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) 6PM AA meets (Spanish). Live Entertainment at Mare Blue Ristorante Live Music at the Sunset Cantina SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located at their new location on Blvd. Costera N 2000A (in the old Las Palmas office bldg.). Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac 8am-12pm Breakfast Buffet at Don Julio’s
JANUARY 2012
CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! CEDO Events this month. Please call CEDO at (011-52-638) 382-0113 for dates, times and more information. Exploring Morua Estuary, Oyster Experience Boast trip to San Jorge Island Tour and Snorkeling Discover the Tidepools, Pinacate Biosphere Adventure Kayaking the Morua Estuary Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers will be at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay this mont. Seating is very limited. Contact JJ’s for more info. Sunday 1st New Year’s Day! Happy New Year 2012! 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Monday 2nd New Year’s Day (Observed) 9am – 4x4 group leaves on daily excursions from Playa Bonita RV Park. Bring your 4x4 and hang out with some fun people and see some interesting places. Show up at the park before 9am.
Saturday 14th 8am-12pm Breakfast Buffet at Don Julio Bar and Grill on Blvd. Fremont 3rd Annual Major League Coaches Clinic in the morning and afternoon 4th Annual CBSC Golf Tournament at Las Palomas Golf Course 12-2pm Rocky Point Ramblings English Radio Talk Show on FM 106.1 2pm CEDO Free Nature Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family, call 382-0113 for more info. 4pm CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant Monday 16th Martin Luther King’s Birthday 9am – 4x4 group leaves on daily excursions from Playa Bonita RV Park. Bring your 4x4 and hang out with some fun people and see some interesting places. Show up at the park before 9am. Wednesday 18th 1pm Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador SOBS meet at Playa Bonita for Happy Hour
Tuesday 3rd American Legion Post MX 15 meets at 6:00pm at their Rocky Point Post located at 383 Leon de La Barra. For info. Call local 388-8841.
Thursday 19th 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina – all welcome
Wednesday 4th 10am Virtual Consulate at the Municipal Building (City Hall) on the corner of Blvd. Fremont and Benito Juarez 1pm Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador SOBS meet at Playa Bonita for Happy Hour
Friday 20th Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant.
Thursday 5th 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina – all welcome Friday 6th Dia de Los Santos Reyes (Three Kings Day) Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant. Saturday 7th 8am-12pm Breakfast Buffet at Don Julio Bar and Grill on Blvd. Fremont 11am - Thunder on the Beach, sand drags on oval race track in front of The Reef on Sandy Beach. Gates open at 11, races start at 1pm. Kids under 12 free, tickets $5 USD or $60 pesos. 12-2pm Rocky Point Ramblings English Radio Talk Show on FM 106.1 12-4 Farmers Market behind Don Julio’s Bar and Grill 2pm CEDO Free Nature Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family, call 382-0113. 4pm CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant. Sunday 8th Full Moon Good tides all week for beachcombers 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Monday 9th 9am – 4x4 group leaves on daily excursions from Playa Bonita RV Park. Bring your 4x4 and hang out with some fun people and see some interesting places. Show up at the park before 9am. Tuesday 10th 5pm Uncommon Women on Common Ground meet for a fun and social evening. Come and meet new friends and have a great evening! Wednesday 11th 1pm Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador SOBS meet at Playa Bonita for Happy Hour Thursday 12th 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina – all welcome Friday 13th Chili Cook-Off at Playa RV Park to benefit The Santa Claus Club. Call John Fowler at (602) 840-1528 for more information. 3rd Annual Major League Coaches Clinic – golf scramble and silent auction at Las Palomas. Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant
Saturday 21st 8am-12pm Breakfast Buffet at Don Julio Bar and Grill on Blvd. Fremont 12-2pm Rocky Point Ramblings English Radio Talk Show on FM 106.1 2pm CEDO Free Nature Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. 4pm CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant. Sunday 22nd New Moon Good tides all week for beachcombers! 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Monday 23rd 9am – 4x4 group leaves on daily excursions from Playa Bonita RV Park. Bring your 4x4 and hang out with some fun people and see some interesting places. Show up at the park before 9am. Wednesday 25th 1pm Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador SOBS meet at Playa Bonita for Happy Hour 6:30pm Bunco Babes meet at Giuseppi’s Thursday 26th 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina – all welcome Friday 27th Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant. Saturday 28th 8am-12pm Breakfast Buffet at Don Julio Bar and Grill on Blvd. Fremont 12-2pm Rocky Point Ramblings English Radio Talk Show on FM 106.1 2pm CEDO Free Nature Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family, call 382-0113. 4pm CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish Live Entertainment at Mare Blu Restaurant, Sunset Cantina and The Lighthouse Restaurant. Sunday 29th 3pm Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac – all welcome Monday 30th 9am – 4x4 group leaves on daily excursions from Playa Bonita RV Park. Bring your 4x4 and hang out with some fun people and see some interesting places. Show up at the park before 9am. 1pm Red Hat Ladies Luncheon at Playa Bonita Resort Taste of Peñasco and Iron Chef Competition 2012 on February 11th from 10am to 6pm at the Shrimp Park on the corner of Benito Juarez and Blvd. Fremont. Come out for a day of food, fun and entertainment!
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January, in the Sonoran Desert, can have sudden drops in temperature that we residents cope with by adding a layer of clothing and blowing the rust out of the furnace for a few days. But visitors from the Midwest, escaping their dismal skies and frozen ponds for Mexico’s sun and cerveza, tend to break out their bathing suits and suntan lotion. They figure they made it all the way to the Sea of Cortez and, by golly, they are going to go swimming. I, on the other hand, prefer to avoid the significant shrinkage brought about by frigid salt water, and will wait until the springtime heat wave to again take the plunge. In the meantime, here are a few more questions from curious readers. PATRICK: When we go to our favorite taco stand on Calle 13, they bring us a huge selection of salsas for our tacos. How do we know which is too hot for our taste, or not hot enough? CAP’N GREG: Variety is the spice of life, Patrick. I have discovered if there is enough liquid refreshment at hand to quench the fire, it is best to sample all of the sauces until you find the one you like. Contrary to popular belief, you can’t assume the red sauces will be hotter than the green ones. It all depends which chili peppers were used to make them. I have had green sauces made with serranos that knocked my hat off, and greens made with jalapeños that were as uninspired as a three-term senator, and as tasteless as a Kardashian. If you are not the adventurous kind, either ask a companion to be your guinea pig, or ask your waiter. SAM: Is it true that spaceships have landed in the Pinacates? CAP’N GREG: There was a report on Fox News sometime back that announced, yes, indeed, a UFO landed in the Pinacate mountain range north of Rocky Point. Several days later a rancher found three of his sheep had
been involved, and two hundred pesos were missing from his nightstand. Further news reports suggested the space travelers crossed the border undetected, and had arrived in Iowa for a US presidential candidate debate. The authorities think at least one of the candidates is not from this world, but they aren’t sure yet which one it is. ANGELA: How do I avoid Montezuma’s revenge? CAP’N GREG: Good question, Angela. First a little history. Montezuma the Second was ruler of the Aztecs in what is now Mexico, almost 500 years ago. When Spanish conquistador Cortez defeated the Aztecs, his soldiers blamed their stomach problems on Montezuma. Today we know the illness as traveler’s diarrhea or, more familiarly, the baño loco squirtfest. It is caused by ingesting either water or food that has been contaminated by what scientists call “poo-poo germs.” Experts advise that, while traveling more than six miles from home, we wash our hands a lot, drink only bottled water or soda, avoid green salads, and eat only those fruits and vegetables that we peel and wash ourselves. I know it’s a pain in the butt to do all that. However ... well, you get the idea.
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Paw Prints “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point Inc.” by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ ...Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM
The spay/neuter clinic was a huge success, with 196 animals fixed. This was the fifth campaign conducted by the city of Puerto Peñasco. The clinic was held at the Shrimp Park on Blvd. Benito Juarez and Fremont. Veterinarians who volunteered their services for this event are as follows: MVZ. Armando Arenas/Zoonotic Department vet for the State of Sonora – Hermosillo MVZ. Alfredo Manrriquez/Zoonotic Department vet for the State of Sonora – Hermosillo MVZ. Ariel Felix/Veterinary Director of the Canine Attention Center of Nogales, Sonora MVZ. Gilberto Romero/vet from the Canine Attention Center of Nogales, Sonora MVZ. Adrian Oviedo/ Veterinary Director for the Animal Control Center of H. Caborca, Sonora MVZ. Javier Morales Astorga (Choy Choy)/ Local vet for the City of Rocky Point (011-52638) 383-2338 MVZ. Marco Hernandez/vet fom the Department of Animal Control for the City of Rocky Point, Sonora (011-52-638) 388-5152 or local cell (044-638) 102-0067 Volunteers and Sponsors:
Nancy Phelan - Sponsor/ President of Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point (AACORP) AACORP provided clinic supplies, surgical instruments, surgical gloves and money for medication. E-mail: nancy_phelan@ yahoo.com. Phone: (011-52-638) 3831012. Website: www. rpaac.org. Magy Abens - Member of Friends and Neighbors of Las Conchas and animal lover. Magy and several friends made and delivered sandwiches and other goodies. Ing. Lizette M. Arballo - President for Asociación Nogalenses en Pro de los Animales of Nogales, Sonora. Local Peñasco Marines - volunteers during the surgeries Leah Cabrales - Owner of Café Bistro and animal lover C. Rita Pizarro - animal lover and contributing writer for the Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Phone: (011-52-638) 383-8030 Alice - volunteer working with Marco Hernandez A Big Thank You to Rodger Clifton of FMI Real Estate for donating the beach homes for the visting Veterinarians. Call Magy at FMI for your Real Estate needs at FMI Real Estate at (011-52-638) 388-0773. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HELPED AND TO MAYOR ALEJANDRO ZAPEDA MUNRO, JOSE SANTOS AND DRA. SOCORRO RUIZ VILLAREAL. THE CITY ALSO PRESENTED NANCY PHELAN WITH RECOGNITION FOR HER SPONSORSHIP AND HELP WITH THE ANIMALS OF ROCKY POINT. The City has scheduled an Adoption Day on the 23rd of December with all the puppies that are being surrendered to the city. A few days ago the city brought 10 puppies to the Animal Adoption
Center of Rocky Point to be cared for until the adoption event. We are showing many of the animals that are at the center. Please come visit and adopt or sponsor a dog or cat for 2012. $100 USD will provide medical care, food and a bed for one animal. Lucky, our Alpha male, is still here at the center and watching over his four little girls Sky, Chichi, Nicki and Brownie. If you are interested in the adoption of one of these tiny girls, please give me a call at (011-52-638) 383-1012. All the dogs for adoption have been spayed/neutered and have all their vacinnes. A BIG THANK YOU TO SCHWEBEL, GOETZ AND SIEBEN LAW FIRM - A PROMINENT LAW FIRM IN MINNEAPOLIS FOR THEIR VERY GENEROUS DONATION OF $1,000.00 USD. JIM AND MARY SCHWEBEL OF MINNEAPOLIS ALSO DONATED $1,000.00 USD IN DECEMBER. A BIG PAWS UP TO THE SCHWEBELS! It has been a struggle to maintain the center with expenses of over $3,000 USD per month and more, depending on the medical bills. Speaking of medical bills, there was a little dog being spayed at the clinic that needs surgery to remove shells from her intestines. AACORP has offered to pay for her surgery. We now have to wait until April for the next clinic and will need funds for the spay/neuter surgeries that will be needed. Several of you have called or emailed AACORP regarding the German Shepherd female dog abandonded at the Pemex Station on the outskirts of town. I have been there several times looking for her to no avail, but left my business card with one of the fellows at the station. Well, today he gave the card to a couple who brought the dog to the center. I have named her Noel since she will now have a wonderful Xmas – warm, fed and cozy. Pictures next issue as the deadline is tonight for the article and many visitors are here today so my time is limited! She looks very healthy and she is a very friendly, lovable dog. Winter has arrived and we have many needs at the center. Dog beds – Costco
has great dog beds for $20 and $25. They are nice and sturdy for the larger animals. Blankets without filling, bleach, Windex, disinfectant, Downy, laudry soap, puppy and kitten dry food, paper towels, small and medium collars, baby wipes and, of course, dog and cat food. We try to keep the dogs at the center on Kirkland or Purina, but we are feeding over 100 dogs in the city, depending on the donations that we receive. We are in need of an SUV to transport the animals and supplies. If you can volunteer to take a dog for the day, to walk on the beach, they would appreciate it. I am only one person and my time is limited. There is not enough time in the day to do all that is needed, so baths and walks are the last on my list. I hope all of our wonderful animal friends have a Happy New Year and may all your wishes come true in 2012. Nancy & “The Gang” www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341
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A Very Exciting 2011 for Diseños Casa y Jardin By Eddie Wharez® Owner Diseños Casa y Jardin
It is with great pleasure to write to you my dear readers again, time flies by and 2011 brought us many reasons to be happy about. Yes the economy has not been at its best yet we have managed to stay well and healthy ready to move on and make of this 2012 an even better year for our families, businesses and city. Teaching runs through my blood and 2011 was the year to accomplish one of my dearest goals I have had for years. After almost 14 years in teaching at
different universities like University of Guadalajara and the local Technological Institute. I was given the opportunity by Unidep (Universidad del Desarrollo Profesional established here in Peñasco) to be the leading professor to teach professionals on becoming better teachers and to be more acquainted with the use of technology and the newest techniques in making teaching something even more meaningful for the lives of our future professionals, so I was thrilled to see how many different professional answered the call for this course amongst who we had nurses, engineers, psychologists, accountants, teachers and graphic designers. I wish the best for them and their students in this 2012. Winston Churchill said, “There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction”, change is most times stressful and we resist to it, however there is also something I feel strongly about and that is intuition, I never stop having faith and our survival during this tough times prove that. As you all know I attend international trade shows where I meet different artisans from far away countries. Well, 2011 was a challenging year to travel so, to my surprise, I received an invitation to attend the International Las
Vegas Market Trade Show at the World Market Center for which the US Embassy through the Consulate in Tijuana was to pay for a 3-night-stay at the Hilton, meals included!!! I was not only invited to go the trade show but to a very special conference to be delivered there by President Bill Clinton himself, so yes, I felt very special indeed, one because my store was chosen as a business worth the sponsorship and two because it was also an honor granted to my loved town Puerto Peñasco. In October, Peñasco welcomed the International Cervantino Festival which originated in the state of Guanajuato, we had a full weekend dedicated to the exhibition of the best in dance, paint, photography, sculpture and so forth, the city asked me to embelish a small area at the local museum to interview artists, singers and writers where Nina Mier, the most knowledgeable lady of the arts in town and I hosted what we called the Island of Art. How much do you enjoy seafood? Which restaurants do you like best? For those who were here for the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, we had The Seafood Festival, CANIRAC (Chamber of Restaurant Owners for their initials in Spanish) gathered about 20 different restaurants cooking and giving taste of their specialties to all the attendees who enjoyed live music played by Agua de Coco and local music students, Lili Castillo and I shared the chance to entertain and highlight the best of each restaurant participating during this show, again I believe we have to continue promoting this type of activities where locals and tourists alike meet and have a great time going back home speaking of how much they enjoyed Rocky Point! During Labor Day Weekend we had as usual our Great Sale of the Year everything went for 40% off, The Rocky Point Times gave us an excellent support, through fliers and face-
book advertising we had a lots of our regular customers and new ones take advantage of the once a year event! C. S. Lewis once wrote:” You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”. 2012 is full of new dreams, we want to continue serving you all in your decorating needs, I saw the need for some changes to our registered mark Eddie Wharez® so through Facebook I launched a contest to create a new logo for our marketing efforts; great artists and graphic designers have already submitted their proposals, at this time of writing I haven’t chosen the winner yet but you will know it by the next edition and you will see it in our future ads. For my Spanish audience I will expand into making a radio show with a very specific purpose, that being, learning and teaching about the necessary abilities to be or become a successful entrepreneur and how to be creative specially during difficult financial times, I feel thrilled to know I will be i nte r v i e w i ng different business owners and I am looking forward to that! Production will be in charge of CRF (Cadena Regional Fronteriza) and the show will be transmitted over the internet and out 1190 AM in Phoenix. I already take part in one radio show
called “A leer de todo un poco” (Let’s read a bit of everything) and I will continue to help my dear friend Ana Karina de Alberti in her efforts to promote readership and culture in general among young ones and with the not too young as well. There is one thing I never stop doing and that is learning, I strive to always be receptive to new viewpoints, to learn about different ways of reaching something never thinking there is only one way. Over the years I have studied different things, my plan is to finish my Masters in Education in the city of Caborca and continue with my writing collaborations for the Rocky Point Times and the local Technological Institute Magazine “Punto Tec”. Therefore my dear friends, stay tuned because new and exciting things will continue to happen in Puerto Peñasco and we want to remain here and be part of them. You will learn soon about our new logo, I will launch a special edition of bagged coffee prepared for us exclusively by Richard Scott and his “Café Gabacho”. I am very thankful for 2011 I have a new addition to my family, a handsome grandbaby whose name is Chris and Flippy, his dog, which you have seen in
the latest ads, who knows maybe whenever come by our store they happen to be here and you’ll get to meet them, please stop by our store, we will gladly welcome your visit!
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AMPI NEWS Puerto Peñasco, Chapter 51 AMPI Chapter 51, Puerto Peñasco By Richard Savino, President Rocky Point Resort Properties Rsavino1@gmail.com
As we enter this New Year, I would like to wish all our AMPI members and Rocky Point Times readers a very healthy and prosperous 2012. The Puerto Peñasco community has weathered another economically anemic year in 2011. While overall the year was reminiscent of 2010 in some ways, there was progress to be sure in very successful tourism influx during the holiday weekends. Also, we had several new restaurants open and relocate as well as the continuing progress of the Old Port and Malecon street project. Rocky Point’s real estate activity through November 2011, as compared to the same time one year earlier, reflects a few incremental improvements. The year to date number of active listings, 568 vs. 636, represents a 10% reduction in inventory this year. The absorption rate, another inventory measurement, reflects a 12% reduction in number of months to absorb the inventory of active listings at 47 months vs. 53 months. The all important number of sold or closed transactions was 132, 7% less than the 143 of 2010. The average and median list price of residential properties was approximately 14% less than 2010. The good news for buyers was that the median sale price of $172,500 was 27.5% less than the prior year. As sold and closed transactions slowed down during the last two months of 2011, average “days on market” for the existing inventory increased. Given this characteristic, look for the median sale price to continue to trend down for a few more months in 2012. Given that this is my last opportunity to represent the AMPI Puerto Peñasco chapter as its President, I wish to thank all the members who have helped and provided their personal time to assist in the continuing improvement of our association, including each of the directors. In addition, I would like to urge all members to become more involved in your association
and to support the efforts of our new President, Milton Felix Reyes. Should you have any questions about this real estate data please consult your AMPI sales professional who can provide you with additional pertinent data customized for your use. I also encourage our readers to visit our AMPI Puerto Peñasco website, www. PuertoPenascoAMPI.com, where there is meaningful information for your review, including a list of AMPI members and a section devoted to frequently asked questions. Be sure to seek out the services of an AMPI professional for all your real estate needs. This year AMPI held their annual Posada (Christmas Dinner Party) at Pane e Vino. The the restaurant was filled to capacity! Great food & great company!
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Meet Artist Alejandro Cárdenas Madrid
Local Chef and Restaurant Owner, Ramon Ramos Participates in 1st Christmas Gastronomy Sampling
By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger
One of the things I love best about living in Puerto Peñasco is the great people I meet by chance, and the great people to whom I am led as a result of those chance meetings. A number of years ago I met a charming young man as I shopped in a furniture store, and we became friends. I hope you will have the good fortune to get to know Eddie Wharez, who is one of the most diverse and talented people I know. Eddie wears several hats, one of which is that of decorator extraordinaire, and he can often be found in his wonderful Rodeo Drive store, “Diseños Casa y Jardín.” My chance meeting with Eddie resulted in his introducing me last year to Alejandro Cárdenas Madrid, a very talented carpenter, actually an artist, who solved a furniture dilemma by building a remarkably beautiful and functional custom piece for me. I dropped by Alejandro’s shop one day, and was blown away by Alejandro’s photos of work he has done in the past. I was so wowed by the images in the photos that I wanted to see more of his work in person. What I learned is that, while the majority of his work is located in the western USA, a few examples are in private homes here in Puerto Penasco, so we went on tour. Handcarved & curved crown mouldings perfectly fitted into bovedas, absolutely gorgeous sliding plantation shutters for Arcadia doors, beyond-beautiful kitchens, bars, and dining alcoves, carved columns with intricate detail… every single thing a work of art, all designed and created by Alejandro. Born in Hermosillo, Alejandro was carving wood at an early age at the knee of older brother Javier, and helped with cabinet making and furniture building, after school and during breaks, and kept carving. His expertise led him to Seattle where he was cabinetmaker to yacht builders, while continuing his education. After earning an Associate’s Degree in Business at Seattle Central Community College, where he also polished his English skills, Alejandro was lured to Las Vegas, where he supervised the creation and installation
of all things wood - paneled walls, cabinets, and ornamentation - in a number of the loveliest casinos in the city. Moving ever southward, Alejandro opened his own cabinetry and custom furniture business in Phoenix, finally returning to Mexico 3 years and many happy clients later. Alejandro’s custom carpentry shop is located on Calle Revolución (the street many of us know as “the old Cholla Bay road,” that crosses the railroad tracks and becomes Rodeo Drive) next door to the dental office of Dr. Abraham Estrada on the north side of the street. His services include custom cabinetry, custom furniture building, refinishing, and carving. Alejandro can be reached on his cell phone at 638-104-0862; call before you go so you don’t miss him - he might be out solving someone’s unique storage dilemma, and you don’t want to miss meeting this really talented, really nice man. I am so glad that Eddie introduced me to Alejandro, and I hope you will make time to meet them both.
Great Presentation of the 1st Christmas Gastronomy sampling done by the students of the UTPP (Universitad Tecnologica de Puerto Peñasco) held at the installations of the Quinta Ventura on December 13, 2011. The presentation was a practice exam for the students and to finish half of their degree and was hosted ny their teacher and Executive Chef, Jose Juan Rodriguez Vazquez. All the presentations were done by the students and there were different types of plates - bakery, fine bakery, salads and hot plates. One of the students that was among the best was Chef Ramon Ramos, owner of two local restaurants - La Cocina de Ramon and El Restaurant de Ramon at the Sonoran Sea. Ramon also said that all of the dishes presented are available for catering for your events.
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2ND ANNUAL PENASCO PALOOZA
STEVE MCCARTY
CURLY SMITH
DAVID LEWARK GARY MOON
BY MARY SNYDER
PAUL MCDERMAND
TERRY ANDERSON
If you missed Peñasco Palooza 2011 you have another opportunity to experience one of the most memorable concerts you’ll have ever gone to! Saturday March 17th is the date to save for a repeat perfomance with some of the best musicians from many of our favorite and most famous U.S. rock bands. Peñasco Palooza 2012 will be held on St. Patricks Day, across the street from Chango’s Bar, behind the Sonoran Spa Resort. What does “Palooza” even mean, I asked myself prior to the last concert? It’s a slang word with definitions such as…a crazy, all out party, partying with tons of people all in one place, a huge event. Well let me tell you, it exceeded all of my expectations and then some. How could it not, with an all- star cast of musicians playing nothing but hits, for 2 ½ solid hours, without even a break? The line up started with Steve McCarty, of Steve Miller Band fame and Curly Smith, formerly with Boston!! Follow that up with Jimmy Crespo, formerly with Aerosmith &
Rod Stewart, Gary Moon formerly with Three Dog Night & Night Ranger, and David Lewark formerly with Sammie Hagar & Eddie Money, Add to that, Leon Bisquera formerly with Anita Baker & Chaka Khan, Paul McDermand formerly with Natalie Cole & Moody Blues, and Terry Anderson who played with Billy Preston. WOW…can you believe all of that talent playing in PEÑASCO?? Some of you may know these guys former bands very well, but for those of you not sure or not at all let me tell you, you DEFINETLY know their songs!! How about a few titles from the last concerts playlist…Fly Like An Eagle, Abracadabra, More Than A Feeling, Walk This Way, Two Tickets To Paradise, just to name a few. It was one of those concerts that all I kept saying, after they started each song, was…”I know that one, and that one and oh my gosh, that one too”! Most concerts you go to, the band plays a mix of their hits along with songs you don’t recognize because they want to introduce new ones to sell albums.
But combine 8 talented musicians playing nothing but the past hits of these terrific bands and you get nothing short of a night to remember. Mariachis opened the night followed by our own local group, Riband, for a total 5-hour extravaganza!! Tickets for Palooza 2012, are now available at Chango’s Bar or online at homeofthebraveconcerts.com. Part of the proceeds will also benefit some of our local charities such as: Two Fish Ministries, Youth Sports Foundation, Red Cross, and Save the Vaquita. Bring your beach chairs if you’re buying the general admission tickets at $30 or enjoy a front section seat in the VIP area, along with a goodie bag for $100. The doors will open at 5 pm with a few other bands performing prior to the main event. There will be plenty of tequila, beer, food and souvenirs available to complete this fabulous evening under the stars. If you’re reading this, you are already a Puerto Peñasco
fan. We all know the struggles this town has endured over the past few years between the economy and the unfair press. We all love it here, and feel for the locals who have suffered from the lack of tourists not visiting their shops, dining at their restaurants or renting a kayak or jet ski. We have an opportunity to share this town and all it has to offer with our friends, family and neighbors. Tell them about the concert. I challenge all of us to help support efforts like these, that can continue to keep Peñasco in the limelight with positive promotion, versus the biased attempts by the U.S. media, that we’ve all seen for years, right before the holidays, spring break, etc. Let’s be proactive and get the word out beforehand, so people can make reservations in advance for their March vacations. Think about how much exposure we’ll get after they go back with stories of a fabulous concert, great beaches, and beautiful sunsets. If we want Puerto Peñasco to continue to turn the corner, we all need to do our part. Hope to see you there!!
JIMMY CRESPO
LEON BISQUERA
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Pollo Con Arroz Hi there everyone, this is your friend and Chef, Mickey with another recipe and a good one if I may say so! This month we will offer a great Puerto Rican recipe… Pollo Con Arroz (chicken with rice). I promise you will enjoy this one. Let’s do this!
Ingredients... 1 chicken (appx 4 lbs) salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large green pepper, diced 4 small green chiles 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped 1 small onion chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon saffron 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups crushed tomatoes 1 cup uncooked rice 3 pimentos chopped 3/4 cup cooked peas
Preparation... Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Transfer chicken to a platter. Reduce pot heat to medium heat, and cook green peppers, onion, chiles, and garlic for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, herbs and saffron then return chicken to the pot. Bring to simmer, add rice and cover. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes - until rice is tender. Add pimientos and continue to cook for 5 minutes long. Finally add the cooked peas. And there it is. ARROZ CON POLLO ..MAMA MIA, MUY DELICIOSO! I would like to inform all of my friends, and all the readers of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper, that Chef Mickey’s Place has moved to a more convenient location. Our new location is in Plaza de Sol on Blvd. Fremont (the road to Las Conchas). Thank you, and we will see you at our new location with fresh new recipes and food and drink specials. I would like to thank Las Palmas Resort for the time there as it is truly a beautiful resort! Don’t forget about our Saturday Cooking Classes. Chef Mickey
NEW LOCATION!!! WE HAVE MOVED! MICKEY’S PLACE HAS MOVED! We have moved back to our previous location in Plaza del Sol on Blvd. Fremont. For dining reservations or information on our Saturday Cooking Class, please phone 388-9500.
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TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER
If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help or have questions, please go to the Police Station, located north of town. Pay any and all fines ONLY at the station. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS: • Write down the Name of the Officer • And the Number on the back of the vehicle that pulled you over • Record the location you were pulled over and the exact time
POLICE EMERGENCIES
DIAL...066
Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station
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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552
YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT! If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no record of the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining to others will not get the problem solved - it only creates more problems and allows the officer to go on “doing business as usual”. File a complaint and save others the same grief you have gone through and make our city a better place.
DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANY OFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.
All fines are to be paid at the main police station
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED Passports are required for re-entry into the U.S. when travelling by vehicle into Mexico. You may also present a Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, SENTRI or NEXXUS Cards when leaving Mexico. Children under the age of 16 need to present their Birth Certificate. This applies to any port of entry when driving into Mexico.
ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora on the Sea of Cortez. It is approz. 66m miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and the Mexican border at Sonoyta, MX. Rocky Point is located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permits are required for you to visit, but you will need your Passport or other ID (see above) to re-enter the United States. Rocky Point offers a variety of land and sea activities for every age and is very family oriented. It also offers a variety of dining and lodging choices as well as beach camping and RV Parks. Rocky Point is known for its warm weather, beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Relax and enjoy a day on the beach or at one of our many spas. Head out for a day of shoppingm to find everything from one-ofa-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.
DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT
AZ Hwy. 85, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
COMING FROM PHOENIX Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will
take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.
COMING FROM TUCSON You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86), which will lead you through Sells and end at Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above). Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville. AZ before reaching the border.
COMING FROM CALIFORNIA The crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight through the border, go straight for a few blocks, turn left for a few blocks and then turn right onto Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. There is a toll booth you will go through (currently $94 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our Facebook Page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.
ENTERING MEXICO Hwy. 8 from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police as well as the Green Angels (roadside assistance). Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.
YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required.
ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (non-death) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you and your vehicle
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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.
MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: 1990 W. Camelback Rd., 85015 (602) 433-2294 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107
AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS AeroCalafia Service to/from Hermosillo (011-52-638) 388-7812 Mexico Toll Free: 800-560-3949 U.S. Toll Free: 818-206-3255 www.aerocalafia.com.mx Morgan Jet Charter flights from Phoenix 1-888-869-0866 www.westwindairservice.com
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mar de Cortes International Airport (011-52-638) 383-6097 www.aeropuertomardecortes.com Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Libramiento Carretera Sonoyta-Caborca 71 Ejido Miramar, Colonia Miramar
PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance. GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)
Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ
BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC - Phone: 383-1999 (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex TAP - Phone: 383-6761 (Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico) W side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, N of the signal at Constitucion
FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES
CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. Call their AZ offices directly instead of their national offices. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona (Phoenix Area) Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar, Saban’s Puerto Peñasco (from the U.S. dial 011-52-638) Alamo Rent A Car 102-0277 M.G. Rentals 383-3814 Rio Car Rental 383-8181 The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823
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
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the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leaving the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.) After you have paid your taxes, you will need to cross the border and go through the Fiscal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your receipt to the officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found, which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspection the fine will be 1½x the value. In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption.
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
Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.
CROSSING THE BORDER
You are allowed $75 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring.
CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border
As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light
Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit
2) Integral Inspection
Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit
As you cross the Mexican Border there are two narrow lanes with a (traffic) light at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). 1) FISCAL TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP (alto) - RED LIGHT If the light turns red you will pull off to the left where an officer will ask you some questions such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and belongings. Do not leave your vehicle unattended and do accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name and badge number of the officer. GO (pase) - GREEN LIGHT If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. 2) INTEGRAL INSPECTION This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to
DUTY FREE ITEMS
The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 2 cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.
If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items: • Binoculars • Camping equipment • Portable television, radio and 20 tapes • Typewriter or laptop computer • 5 used toys if the passenger is a child • Fishing tackle • Pair of skis • 2 tennis rackets • A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail
If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • VCR • Bicycle with or without a motor • Household linens • Kitchen utensils • Livingroom & bedroom furniture You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are located just across the border.
FIREARMS & DRUGS Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.
IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $75.00 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $75 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599
INSURANCE Medical Insurance Family or personal trip/vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance as payment. Vehicle Insurance Mexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required though full coverage is recommended. You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft. If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered. Most U.S. policies ARE NOT recognized in Mexico. You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.
MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO Agua Prieta, Mexico.......................345 miles Ajo, Arizona......................................90 miles Caborca, Mexico.............................154 miles Ciudad Obregon, Mexico...............491 miles Guaymas, Mexico...........................408 miles Hermosillo, Mexico........................321 miles
Kino Bay, Mexico............................393 miles Las Vegas, Nevada..........................514 miles Los Angeles, California...................540 miles Lukeville, Arizona..............................66 miles Nogales, Mexico.............................287 miles Phoenix, Arizona............................217 miles San Carlos, Mexico.........................407 miles San Diego, California......................366 miles Santa Ana, Mexico.........................217 miles Sonoyta, Mexico..............................62 miles Tucson, Arizona..............................208 miles Yuma, Arizona................................260 miles Coastal Highway 003
This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and from El Desemboque to Puerto Libertdad. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies. See Driving to Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of this section.
PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico and you are allowed only two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be asked for it as you cross the border. Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise. If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo. Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.
RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309
Passports On June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens reentering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms if identificaton. Parents bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate. Wait Times Traffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later. You can check border wait times on the internet at http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt Permitted Items 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes 1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing. Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions. Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood: 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your reentry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first to the Customs Officer on duty. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to a $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $800 may be entered free of duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes & cigars. Prohibited Items Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases. Cuban Cigars Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, potatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.) Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and
pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance. Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.
SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities 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 (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522 Rocky Point Rides (520) 207-0532 or (520) 780-7408 www.rockypointrides.com
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 Immigration Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy. At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can
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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 If you plan to drive beyond the State of Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. The cost for this permit is approx. $290 pesos. This can be done in Sonoyta or at the checkpoint outside of Guaymas. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rptimes@prodigy.net.mx or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.
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Man’s Best Friend MesoAmerican Style By Rosarie Salerno
In North America, the remains of small domesticated dogs have been found dating back from 11,000 to 12,000 years ago. In Mesoamerica, remains have been found from at least as early as 1,200 BCE, and probably earlier. When the Spanish Conquistadors arrived at the Mayan Yucatan they noted a small breed of dog which resembled a spaniel, called “Techichi”, a long haired mute dog. It is believed the early ancestors of the Aztecs, the Toltecs, were the first to domesticate the Techichi. The Aztecs revered the dog for its healing power for pain and for protection. The genetically mutated members of this breed, the hairless dog, were used for religious purposes. History is not clear as to how the Techichi became the Chihuahua of today. Either the Chinese came to the Americas with their Chinese Crested Dog prior to Columbus or the Spaniards brought some of these dogs with them and/or took the Techichi back to Europe and the two breeds were integrated. A breed of dog that is often confused with, and is sometimes referred to, as a Hairless Chihuahua, is in fact, not a Chihuahua at all, but is the Mexican Hairless Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-its-queent-lee) or Sholo or, Xolo, for short. The Xolo is a true hairless dog. Archaeological evidence shows that the breed has existed in Mexico for over 3,000 years, possibly as far back as 5,700 years. They were used as hunting and traveling companions and considered sacred by the Aztecs for their spiritual and healing powers. The Aztecs believed the Xoloitzcuintli was a gift from the gods with the power to heal people’s illnesses. It is a known fact that their hairless-skin radiates heat well and can be used as a living hot water bottle. They may have also been raised for meat, but it may have depended upon the situations in the lives of the Mesoamericans. The Xolo
can vary in size from 10 to 30 and possibly up to 50 pounds. They were thought to be almost extinct until 1954 when an expedition of American and British members of the FCI (a federation of international kennel clubs) found ten good dogs in remote villages of Mexico. They were finally accepted as a miscellaneous breed by AKC in Januaryof 2009. Since they are a rare and old breed, they are intelligent and have a heightened intuitive nature. It was commonly believed by Mesoamericans that a dog would accompany and guide the deceased through the nine levels of the underworld. Skeletons of dogs have been found in Mayan and Aztec burial sites along with human remains. Some dogs were sacrificed and cremated with the corpse to ensure the deceased would have a companion-guide dog with them. It was believed that when Aztecs died, most of them would journey through the 9 levels of the underworld to Mictlan, where the soul would find eternal rest, but it was a journey not without challenges. The soul would have to travel through deserts, climb hills, pass a giant snake, a giant lizard and suffer through a wind that was full of knives, among other dangers. The companion dog would guide his soulmate on this journey, lasting 4 years, until they reached the last level, Mictlan. The first level of the underworld was known by two names, Where One Crosses the River and the other, The Place of Dogs, because there were so many dogs at the shore, faithfully waiting for their masters until they descended into the underworld, after death. When the dog recognizes his master he jumps into the river and carries his master safely across; they then continue their journey all the way to the Aztec’s vision of the soul’s resting place in the Land of the Dead. This article is dedicated to my sweet dog, Mona, who died tragically on November 29th, 2011. I know she is waiting for me.
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270,000 Meals Served 2 Fish Ministerios Update
WE’VE MOVED!
By Rob Baylor
Wow, I just wrote article in last months issue of the Rocky Point Times giving our location, hours, menu and what happens? We move! Our membership has grown, our business has grown, and all together we just plain outgrew the former Legion home we occupied for two years. We are now located in the Mirador. North of the Pink Cadillac, on Chihuahua, in the previous Las Juanes Restaurant building (see photo). We are located on the bottom floor which also has a handicap entrance. We have a full bar, commercial kitchen,
and parking galore. You can walk from Playa de Oro and many of the RV parks in that area. We are in a state of mass confusion at the present so it is a lot of entertainment just to sit with a drink and watch us. We plan to expand the menu and drink specials in the next few weeks as we dig through our boxes to find our pots and pans and bartenders guide. We are cleaning and scrubbing and arranging so you will have an excellent experience. The most important outcome of our move is that we are now SMOKE FREE. There is a beautiful smoking patio in the back. Come join us, we look forward to seeing all our friends and fellow members again.
Local RE/MAX Legacy Agent Represents Puerto Peñasco at Maqulidora Event In November 2011, Bill Barvitski, a real estate agent at the Puerto Peñasco RE/MAX Legacy office, was invited by the U.S. Commercial Service to attend a Maqulidora event hosted by the city of Nogales. Under the guidance of the United State Consulates Office, the fifty invitees were hosted at a manufacturing expo that included over 125 exhibitors from the Nogales region who are looking to expand and grow their production. Barvitski said, “I had the opportunity to meet and network with manufacturers who are interested in growing their services and who would make excellent candidates to relocate to Rocky Point”.
One of Bill’s primary focuses during his tenure in Rocky Point has been to improve employment opportunities for the local community. He advocates, encourages and provides direction for manufacturing companies who are interested in production in Mexico. Bill has extensive knowledge of Maqulidoras, as his career includes over eighteen years in the manufacturing industry, primarily in automotive aftermarket products. With clients and resources between Arizona and Mexico, Bill is a sought after consultant for developing successful manufacturing operations. Bill Barvitski can be reached by email at at www.bigfootbill@att.net.
We want to begin this update by thanking each and every person who has helped us to feed literally thousands of meals to the needy in this community. We now have 3 feeding sites here in the city along with the prisoners in the city jail, a rehab center for the disabled, and some hospital patients. To date we have served nearly 270,000 meals, which are prepared in our main kitchen on Calle Kino. We have reached many people with food at our newest feeding site near the railroad tracks off Samuel Ocaña. People come each day
from the little houses built along the railroad tracks to eat a hot lunch, and are frequently able to take food home with them to have another meal in the evening. Each day at each of the feeding sites we are able to send food home with those who need another meal for their children that day. It’s hard to imagine the desperation they feel in trying to keep their children well fed. We are in need of volunteers who would be willing to drive to the schools and serve the neediest students. This requires about 1- ½ hours per day, 5 days per week. If you have 1 day or more a week to volunteer, please contact Nohe at the main kitchen on Kino.
There is a great need this time of the year for blankets and warm clothes and we appreciate those of you who have helped us in this area. It’s heartbreaking to imagine the suffering these people have experienced in recent weeks with all the rain we’ve had, so anything you might be able to donate that helps them to keep warm would be wonderfully appreciated. Monetary donations can be mailed to Mission Heartbeat, Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Please make checks payable to Mission Heartbeat and indicate that the donation is for 2 FISH. One hundred percent of your donation will go directly to provide food and necessities at the feeding sites. If you are calling from the U.S. dial (405) 227-9433.
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Crossing the Border With Food - The “New” Rules
By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger
I recently had an unsettling experience at the border, which included a close inspection of my grocery purchases, a long discussion in both Spanish and English regarding my purchases, particularly 60 pounds of puppy chow, with officials from two different departments, and which resulted in a fine. I have brought lots (I almost said “tons,” which could be correct) of dog food across the border over the years, and it has never caused trouble, so I drove home to Puerto Peñasco confused. My prohibited items, if I understood correctly that they were illegal, were still with me, but I was warned not to expect another pass, and I was poorer by $600 pesos. I always assume that my flawed Spanish is at least partly responsible for my misunderstandings in Mexico, and a website to which I had been referred was not helpful, so I invited my Mexican friend to drive up to the border with
me, and help clarify my confusion. SENASICA can be compared to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and has a brand new office in Sonoyta at the border. The staff there was extremely helpful, and many things were clarified for my friend and me! According to the officers at SENASICA, there have been no recent changes in Mexican law regarding the importation of food and agricultural products to Mexico, but enforcement has been recently been implemented at “our” border crossing from Lukeville into Sonoyta. It turns out that the “fine” I paid had nothing to do with what I brought into Mexico, but was instead a customs issue, and was actually a tax on the value, in excess of $75, of the things I brought into Mexico; it was not levied by SENASICA, who does not charge fines. They, do, however, confiscate prohibited items. In order to know with whom you are dealing, uniform descriptions might be useful; the customs people on the
Mexican side of the border wear blue, and the SENASICA folks wear green shirts or vests. The customs people checking your car may call in the guys in green for a ruling on agricultural products, food, or pets. Officials wearing either color may ask you to stop, even if you have gotten the green light to pass without a vehicle check. Sure enough, it was a guy in green who gave permission for me to keep my puppy chow, and a guy in blue who wrote out the receipt for my $600 pesos. So what may and may not be brought across the border? Foreigners crossing the border into Mexico are allowed to bring food for their own personal consumption, not to exceed 15 kilos (33 pounds) per vehicle (not per person), total combined weight of all food products. In addition to the 15 kilos combined weight of all food, 3 turkeys, fresh or frozen (not live) may be brought, IF they are in original unopened packages, as purchased from the store. Dairy products and eggs are allowed, IF they are in original unopened packages, as purchased from the store. Most common fruit and vegetables are allowed. The key is that combined weight of all the food you are bringing, 15 kilos, except those turkeys! Items prohibited are any type of flour or meal, either by itself or as an ingredient; hence the dry dog and cat food, most of which contains something such as chicken or other meat meal or byproducts. Beef in every form, i.e. fresh, frozen, canned, dried, potted, in a jar, corned, sliced, diced, pureed, powdered, or as an ingredient, including in animal foods, is not allowed. Period. No beef. If found in your cooler, car, trailer, or motor home, it will be confiscated. I asked about exceptions, and told them about the annual Cholla Bay St Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage tradition of many years. After listening carefully, and explaining why an exception cannot be made, even for Cholla Bay, the man in green suggested that Cholla Bay change the menu for St Patrick’s Day. Meats other than beef are allowed, IF they are in original unopened packages, as purchased from the store, and in quantities for personal consumption. Some sausages and other “cured” meats are not allowed, if they are from certain countries. Non-beef cured meat products from the U.S.A.
and Canada, such as the prized spiralcut hams, are fine. There is more on this on SENASICA.GOB.MX, which has an English translation key at the upper right on the main page, but I could not find a word about those 3 turkeys, or even the 15 kilos of food allowed, but perhaps I lost patience before finding all the site has to offer. My plan is to follow the rules told to me by the guys that enforce them. My friend and I asked about donations, and learned lots more. Many people bring food to be donated to local people in need, and that is allowed, but the days of cleaning out the cupboards, or buying meat or canned goods on sale to donate are over. Only rice and pinto beans can be donated, and can be brought into Mexico in “donationsize” quantities, provided that they are accompanied by a letter from the receiving organization that specifies the vehicle, its plate number, the driver and the date the donated rice and beans will be arriving. The driver should be prepared to pay a small “token” tax at the border, since the quantity of food will be greater than for personal consumption. What about donations to the animal shelters? There are some cat foods on the market that are made of fish, fish meal, fish byproducts, etc., and those are allowed, but don’t forget that 33 pound total weight limit! Pet foods with the prohibited ingredients will be confiscated. The suggestion was made that since most dry and canned animal food contains beef, meat and/or poultry meal and byproducts, the shelters would be better served if people either donated money to the shelters to purchase food, or donated pet food purchased locally. This might be a good idea for food donations for people as well… We are grateful to the SENASICA staff at the border for helping to clear up the mysteries of bringing food across the border into Mexico. My friends, who travel to Puerto Peñasco from up north, recently tried their first trip south without hauling a week’s worth of food, and loved it. “It was so much easier!” says Eileen. “No planning, no packing, no cooler, no ice…on our way down, we stopped at the grocery store in town before driving out to Cholla, and it worked perfectly! We are DONE bringing down food!”
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Roads Less Traveled By Sheena Rattray
Life has a way of throwing curve balls, a reality I ponder often as I admire the almost daily sunset spectacle here in Peñasco. Why and how I got here is not atypical I suspect for many, who like myself have chosen to make this a home away from home. I was raised a navy brat in post war Britain. My parents came from Edinburgh in Scotland and Sheffield in England. They met at the British equivalent of a USO concert, my mother the performer, my dad a young naval officer. Love at first sight according to my mother. My dad was little more cautious; regardless, he proposed by enclosing an engagement ring in socks he sent her, which needed darning. Their lives became typical of young newlyweds in post war Britain, with dad away at sea for extended periods, while she held down the fort in various locations, with an ever increasing brood of children. When he came home for an extended period of shore duty there were three of us who had never experienced a full time dad. We were fortunate that he jumped into the role with gusto and so, unlike many of our friends, we enjoyed a childhood filled with road trips, picnics, camping and the like. Some of this happened in New Zealand, where he was sent in the sixties to oversee a naval ship yard. Three happy years of beach barbeques, camping, clamming and another brother, created a family addicted to travel and the desire for the path less traveled. When I married, my (sadly late) husband had not stepped foot outside the United Kingdom. My dad, knowing this, gave us a trip to Spain for a wedding present. It was not, in his words, a generous act, rather it was pragmatic, as he knew I had the travel bug and he needed to infect my husband as quickly as possible to ensure a long and happy marriage. It did! Together we explored what we could of the world on beer budgets and when we both graduated from college we packed our bags (two each) and immigrated to Canada to start new lives. After multiple camping trips in Canada and increasingly lengthy explorations of our neighbors to the south we eventually started our own family, with deep
commitment to ensuring that they too would explore the world. In the meantime my parents retired and decided to join us in Canada. Officially they wanted to be near the grandchildren, unofficially they had not seen much of North America and this was their chance. Finding a great deal on an RV, off they went touring the US and Canada from one end to the other. After a few years they started hearing about a place called Rocky Point. They were told about it by fellow travelers. Apparently it was a great spot with ample camp sites, lovely beaches and good weather so, on one of their many trips south, they headed for Lukeville and eventually Puerto Peñasco. When they finally got home that spring, it was a while before they mentioned their time in Mexico but, when they did, they were so excited by their memories. Rocky Point had clearly made a big impression. My father could not stop talking about the beaches and my mum the friendly people. Needless to say they came back again (and again). Sadly my husband of thirty years succumbed to cancer. For the next few years the family and I were in survival mode and then slowly we started to travel again. Then my parents unexpectedly died within months of each other. While sorting family photos we found a photograph of my mother in Rocky Point. She was sitting on a beach with waves lapping over her knees with a huge smile of contentment on her face. On the back of the photo she had written “Rocky Point, great place! I climbed the hill in spite of all the dogs”. In the background clearly visible is Whale Hill. That picture is one of my most treasured. As a result of that discovery I decided that at some point I would try to make the trip to Rocky Point to see what all the fuss was about, and four years ago I did just that. A dear friend suggested we take a road trip and before I knew it we were heading south. After just a few days here I knew I had to have somewhere to stay for the winter months and fortunately found just the spot. I have owned here since then and spend as much time as I can here, during the cold Canadian winter. My parents traveled to many places, in many parts of the world. Rocky Point was very special to them and has become equally special to me. I have found the spot where my dad took that photo of my mum. Every time I am here, I go and raise a toast to roads less traveled, family, life and Rocky Point for keeping memories alive.
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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain
drive around town, no traffic, and see what’s new. I love catching up with my neighbors and friends in Las Mariposas Sociales ladies group, The Connection Thursday Happy Hour Group and the Bunco Babes. I can’t wait to have the best iced tea in the world at Café Bistro (fresh fruit pieces and a bit of passion fruit syrup added) or a latte at Giuseppi’s where I can get them with decaf espresso flavored with sugar free vanilla or a mocha with sugar free chocolate. I have to have breakfast and check out the daily specials at Kauffeehaus. I Inspiration have to have some fish tacos at Mary’s In last month’s column I shared how or Blue Marlin, the avocado surprise at Russ and Naomi discovered this Flavio’s and enjoy the weekend buffets paradise and Naomi’s local enterprises. at Don Julio’s or Giuseppi’s. I said this month I would tell you what activities Russ has started. But I’ll do that next month, for this month I was Since shopping is my hobby, I have to stroll the newly remodeled Malecon inspired to share a different story. and see what’s new in the shops and check out the new inventory at my Coming home Last month I spent 3 weeks cruising favorite segundas – This and That, and around the Caribbean Islands and was Consign and Design. I love checking gone for a total of 24 days. This summer out the new things available at the I was gone on a road trip through 8 shops in Cholla Mall (also known as Mexican states for 2 months. Each time Rodeo Drive) and at Victor Aleman’s, I saw beautiful towns, beaches, sunsets, Mercedes Rusticos and Off the Beach. I festivals and people – but nothing more have to have lunch at Cocina de Ramon beautiful than what I have at home. I or La Curva or La Casa del Capitan and get to live here in a piece of paradise. dinner at Mare Blu or Pan e Vino. I For most of my life, “home” has been look forward to getting back to church a moving target. I’ve lived in Panama, to hear the message and the beautiful Venezuela, Texas, Arkansas, California, singing of Pastor Tab. Arizona and Mexico. I usually thought during my travels that I would return to 2012 Puerto Peñasco. I would say to myself Sometimes we have to go away from and others that I was going back to home to appreciate what we have. If Mexico, but his time I started saying you have moved a lot, as I have, it may that I was looking forward to going take a while for you to really become home. I’ve been here full time since attached and identify with a place as 2003, and am just realizing that it isn’t home. It feels so good to return to just a great beach town where I live, it what you consider home, that I wish is home. everyone could have this experience. In 2012 my wish is that you find your A few of my favorite things “HOME” and, if it is Puerto Peñasco, So what couldn’t I wait for at home? remember the saying: “If you are lucky It is a long list. First and foremost is enough to live at the beach you are the peace and quiet at my own house lucky enough”... and I’ll add that if it is in Playa Encanto and the views and sunsets I see out my windows and this beach, the paradise that is Puerto from my patios. Then I can’t wait to Peñasco, you are truly very lucky.
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Rocky Point and Hollywood BY JOHN FOWLER
We just celebrated our 29th Christmas. Since Christmas 1983, we have been providing toys, clothes, candy and bikes to the needy in Rocky Point. In 2007, we moved to a year-round format. Instead of once a year, the Santa Claus Club works in the barrios almost every weekend. We now provide food, clothes, bikes, toys, shoes, blankets and
school supplies. The people we work with have nothing-no running water, no electricity and no sewage. These people live in the old city dump in cardboard houses and along the railroad tracks in makeshift houses. Most visitors to Rocky Point never see these people and don’t know they exist. They live miles off the beaten path and they are in the worst conditions possible. They have no jobs, which leaves them with no way to provide for their families. THEY NEED OUR HELP. If you bring down donations, they can be dropped off at Baja Cantina in Puerto Peñasco or JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. I will get them and deliver them into the barrios. We have all been to Rocky Point and had fun. Now is the time to put something back. Become active and become part of an organization that helps these people make it through these tough times. The Santa Claus Club has a web site www. santaclausclub.org which keeps the membership posted on donations distributed into the barrios. Items are taken directly to the ones that need them the most. We also post weekly updates of deliveries into the barrios on facebook (John C Fowler III). There are also photos on both facebook and the web site of families receiving your donations. Our e-mail address is santaclausclub@ hotmail.com if you need to contact us for donations or pick up of donations. You also can call us in Phoenix at (602) 840-1528. Our totals through the first three quarters are 20,800 pounds of food, 285 bikes, 8,640 pounds of clothes, 520 food boxes, and 3,100 children have been given toys. We are collecting anything usable - food, clothes, blankets, shoes, toys and bikes. If you are in Phoenix
By Anita Kaltenbaugh
and can shuttle clothes, bikes or toys to Mexico let me know. I will get the stuff to you. Our dues are only $20.00 a year (about the cost of one cup of coffee a month for the year). I would like to thank everyone that helped shuttle, deliver goods into the barrio, sent in dues and made donation to the Santa Claus Club for 2011. You are making a difference. If you have any questions on our club contact us and we will help you get involved.
To Join or re-join the 2012 Santa Claus Club, fill out the form below, or write the information on a separate sheet of paper, and send to: John Fowler PO Box 5 Lukeville, AZ 85341 Checks payable to Children’s Christmas Party On behalf of the people that benefit from your generosity, muchas gracias!
Name:___________________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________Apt.#________ City:_________________________________State:___________Zip:_________ Email:____________________________________________________________
I’m addicted to Netflix. Not the mail order Netflix where you receive movies in the mail, but the streaming video Netflix available on my PlayStation, Wii, Xbox or dvd player. Who needs cable, when I can search for movies, television shows (without commercials) and incredible documentaries (films I would never rent at a video store) 24 hours, 7 days a week. The days of stopping at Blockbuster or Hollywood Video to rent a movie for movie night are now replaced with Redbox kiosks (in case you feel the need to actually physically rent a video and place it in the DVD slot of your player) and streaming Netflix, Blockbuster on Demand, HULA, Zulu and a wide variety of other instant movie networks. All you need is the internet. My streaming Netflix cost me $8 a month and with thousands of movies, in every category (action, adventure, thriller, sci fi, romantic, drama, comedy, horror, faith) available anytime and streaming instantly to your TV, computer, I pad, kindle fire, Nook, TV with internet, whatever device that has internet… technology today is epic. So why am I talking about streaming movies and Netflix in Rocky Point? Well, Netflix generated a movie in my instant queue (under thrillers genre) which I decided to watch and lo and behold it was filmed in Rocky Point. I’m sure some of you may remember two years ago when the movie was being shot on location in Puerto Penasco and on the Sea of Cortez, but somehow I missed that particular news story. Here I am, searching through movies and I find one titled “In the Blink of an Eye” under thrillers, (My husband’s favorite genre). I didn’t recognize any of the Hollywood actors, (except for Eric Roberts, Julia Roberts’s brother), cast in the film but since it took place on the water, on a boat, on the sea... my curiosity peaked. I love any film with boats, treasures, islands… really any boat -water –beach movies. Fools Gold, Perfect Storm, Titanic are a few of my
favorites. So, movie night begins, I hit the play button and Rocky Point fills the screen with shots of the beautiful Sea of Cortez , Old Port and clips of Sandy Beach throughout the movie. A familiar yacht around town, docked in Balboa harbor “Amelia Rose” is the boat used for the movie. The surprise of my favorite seaside town snapped on tape was the best part of the movie. The Netflix movie description reads, “What was supposed to be the perfect vacation comes to a horrific crossroad for Detective David Ramsey. Aboard a private yacht on the shimmering Sea of Cortez, his wife and friends suddenly disappear. During the investigation, David begins to unravel the evidence surrounding a worldwide Nostradamus”. ‘In the Blink of an Eye” is not a box office smash, not a blockbuster, not an “A” movie, but it is a fair faith and spirituality movie, shot in one of my favorite locations. For all of you Rocky Point lovers just having a movie being filmed in town and being able to recognize it makes me want to recommend it. It has a Christian message and I guess you could say it has some thrilling moments which allowed it to be registered under the thriller genre. For being shot in Puerto Peñasco and the message, I give it a thumbs up. So it got me thinking...Rocky Point would be a great location for movies. I remember when I lived here in 2005; they shot parts of the film “Babel” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchet directed by Mexico City born Alejandro González Iñárritu outside of Rocky Point. For those who can remember there was even a fake checkpoint on the road to Caborca, that stated “Welcome to the USA”, quite a surprise to see that on your way driving to Caborca or El Desemboque. The movie crews even stayed at a few of the Sonora properties and the rumor (that I still believe to this day) was Brad Pit drove through Cholla Bay and loved it. We had our share of a few celebrities’ in town. Here’s hoping we get them back to shoot a few movies. Anyone interested in setting up a group to solicit production companies to film movies in Rocky Point email me. Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available onAmazon.com.
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AESTHETIC MEDICINE, MEDICAL SPA & PLASTIC SURGERY IN ROCKY POINT Soft Lift™ Makeover: a synergy of BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ Many products and treatment plans only target one result of skin aging, such as fine lines or loss of fullness. Soft Lift™ is a new treatment that combines the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ dermal fillers to address multiple signs of aging at the same time, for an overall refreshed look that is subtle and natural looking. Soft Lift™ smoothes deep wrinkles and fine lines, restores lost fullness and enhances facial contours- all in just one treatment session. The overall effect is a balanced, refreshed look that’s totally you. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein
that relaxes muscles and smoothes away wrinkles treating frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, crow’s feet around the eyes, brow lift, upper lip lines, jowls and neck. Juvéderm™ is a safe, smooth injectable gel used to instantly improve your appearance by reducing lines, wrinkles and restoring lost volume for up to one year. Juvéderm™ is used most often to smooth away the lines around the nose and the mouth, to enhance lips and restore lost fullness to the cheek and chin areas. Soft Lift™ combines the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ for smooth, natural-looking results with no downtime, in just one treatment session.
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3rd Annual Major League Coaches Clinic By Rick Busa
Soft Lift™ Treatment - BOTOX Cosmetic to relax and smooth crow’s feet, forehead and frown lines. Juvéderm to reduce appearance of smile and marionettes lines, enhance cheeks and contour jawline
Soft Lift™ Treatment - BOTOX Cosmetic to relax and smooth crow’s feet, forehead and frown lines. Juvéderm to reduce appearance of smile lines, enhance lips and contour jawline.
Soft Lift™ Treatment - BOTOX Cosmetic to relax and smooth crow’s feet, forehead and frown lines. Juvéderm to reduce appearance of smile lines and marionettes lines, enhance lips and contour jawline
It is getting closer to the 3rd annual major league coaches clinic. We are doing something a bit different for the clinic. There will be a golf scramble and silent auction at Las Palomas Golf Resort on Friday January 13, 2012. The clinic itself will be Saturday morning and afternoon. Later that evening there will be dinner with the coaches at The Point Restaurant with karaoke after the dinner. This is our first time doing this, so please help us by either attending all the events or sending donations. We are looking for sponsors to help us put on this event. Sponsorship will be $50.00 USD. We are also looking for donated items for the silent auction. All proceeds go to Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco. These proceeds will help us buy new sports equipment for the children of Peñasco. For further information, please contact Rick Busa at rbusa@ysf.com.mx. or go to Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco on Facebook for updates. Please make all checks payable to Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco/Rick Busa. You can send these
Soft Lift™ Treatment - BOTOX Cosmetic to relax and smooth crow’s feet, forehead and frown lines. Juvéderm to reduce appearance of smile lines, enhance lips and marionettes lines, enhance lips, enhance cheeks and contour jawline.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS January 12th- Coaches arrive Meet the coaches and the press at The Point Restaurant 6:00 pm
Soft Lift™ Treatment - BOTOX Cosmetic to relax and smooth crow’s feet, forehead and frown lines.
For more information about Soft Lift™ Treatment, please contact Sidhartha Hindu M.D (M.D Certificate for application of Soft Lift Treatment) at Acqua Medical Nutrition Center & Medical Spa. Contact us at (011-52-638) 388-5382 or from the U.S. dial (623) 207.9275. Email us at: contacto@acquamedical.com.mx. Find us on Facebook: Acquamedspa or visit our website at: www.acquamedical. com.mx.
January 13th- 1st Annual YSF Golf Tourn. at Las Palomas Golf Course Cost-$65.00. 8-8:30am-Golf Registration 9:00 am – Scramble begins, one major league coach per team Prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive Cocktails & Silent auction to follow golf tournament Tequila Night at Chango’s
Check our ad in this issue of the Rocky Point Timesfor a variety of spa services offered at Acqua Spa as well as a discounted spa package.
January 14th- 3rd Annual Major League Coaches Clinic
checks to: Rick Busa PMB-486 6929 N. Hayden Rd C-4 Scottsdale, Az 85250. Or, when you are in Peñasco, give me a call and I will be happy to pick up your check or cash donation. Thank you for all your support for the past 3 years. We are looking forward to making this one of the best events in Rocky Point! Rick Busa is President of the Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco. He can be reached locally on his cell at (044-638) 107-9936 or from the US dial (602) 620-5839. Email: rbusa@ysf.com. mx and visit the YSF website at: www. ysf.com.mx. 9-11:30 am 7-13 year old childrens clinic 11:30-12:00 am Autographs 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch 1:00-3:30 pm 14-17 year old childrens clinic 6:00-7:00 pm Tequila tasting at Manny’s Tequila Factory 7:00-8:00 pm Cocktails Walk at Boo Bar & Little Wreck 8:00 pm till whenever- Dinner with Mark Mulligan followed by Karaoke upstairs at Point Dinner- $30.00 Dinner will be; Tortilla Soup Choice of Shrimp & Fish Sampler dish or Chicken and Flan Tax & Tip is included Special thanks to Seaside Reservations for having Mark Mulligan entertain us during dinner. All proceeds go to ‘The Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco “ To further support children in sports Schedule subject to change For further information contact; Rick Busa at; rbusa@ysf.com.mx
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ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets recommended • Only 2 persons per ATV • No riding after dark • Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age • Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc. • Do not drink and drive DO NOT RIDE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Main Blvd. Benito Juarez Blvd. Fremont or in the Old Port
You will be fined if riding in these areas. Fines are to be paid only at the police station.
$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5 They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $
WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at
Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.
CAMPING DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef. RV PARKS Almost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are: Cholla Bay - The Reef El Mirador - Playa de Oro Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita Pets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information. Please call the individual park for their rates and reservations.
CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antonio Espinoza Altamirano #190 Worship Saturday 9:30am Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 9am 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 382-0049 or 383-3885 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez
Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information
EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco Sandy Beach Medical Center 388-7676 Cellular: 044-638-110-7898 Dr. Jesús González Gaytán Blvd. Paseo de Las Dunas (On Sandy Beach) 24 Hr. Emergency Service Available Full Service Outpatient Medical Clinic English speaking doctor and staff CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266
Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community.............................383-4566 IMSS........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060
FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment.
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Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm. What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.
FISHING & BOATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT You do not need to obtain a boat permit for your persona watercraft. However, if you plan to fish from your boat, each person fishing must have a fishing license which can be purchased here in Puerto Peñasco. As with vehicles, it is a good idea to carry two copies of your title and registration for your watercraft and trailer. DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINALS! One copy should be kept on your boat/watercraft and the other shoud be carried on your person or put in a safe location during your stay. FISHING PERMITS You MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained locally at the Capitania de Puerto, M-F, 8AM to 3PM or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire by the hour/half-day/ day, or organized trip. We do not have any companies that rent boats for your personal use. Charter boats are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side) as well as at Safe Marina and in Cholla Bay. Reputable charters are always the best choice. Please make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons in your party and that the captain has a marine radio in the event of an emergency.
FISHING & BOATING CON’T
GREEN ANGELS CON’T
NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)
TELEPHONES 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
The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information
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.
Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number
FM3 & IMMIGRATION • To legally work in Mexico you are required to have a work FM3. • If you are in Mexico for more than 72 hours, you need to have an FMT. This is the law and it is good for 6 months. • If you are living full-time in Mexico you are required to have an FM3. • Your FM3 does not allow you to bring more than $75 in new merchandise without importing. Applying for your FM3 you will need the following: 1. A letter (in Spanish) written to I.N.M. (Instituto Nacional de Migracion) requesting a change in your migratory status. You must specify your reason, address and it must be signed by you. 2. Complete copy of each page of your U.S. Passport, which must be current. 3. Your last three proofs of income, which must be “apostiled” and translated into Spanish (ie: bank statements, pension, social security, etc.). 4. A copy of a document proving your local address (this can be your bank trust, rental agreement, electric, water or phone bill). 5. A form called “SOLICITUD FDNI/02”, available at the Immigration office, filled out properly. 6. Three (3) forms “S.H.C.P.-5” (available at any office supply store in Rocky Point). This form is prepared to make your payment to the bank. 7. Four (4) photos of your facial front view and three (3) of your right profile. Passport size, black and white. IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:00 pm Located on the west side of Benito Juarez, just north of Ave. Constitucion. There are many companies and individuals that can assist you with your Immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section.
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.
INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI There are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE Latitude - 31°, 19 minutes N Longitude - 113°, 32 min. W Bird Island: 31°, 01.31 min., N by 113°, 14.93 min. W
MAIL SERVICES Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.
METRIC EQUIVALENTS Equivalents for Length 1” = 2.5 cm 6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm 12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm 36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm 40” = 100 cm (1 meter) To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30. Equivalents for Weight 1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g 4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g 8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g 12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g 16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480g Equivalents for Liquid Measurements 1/4 tsp = 1 ml 1/2 tsp = 2 ml 1 tsp = 5 ml 2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml 4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml 8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml 12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml 1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml 1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml Gallons to pints x 8 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters Gallons to liters x 3.785 Gallons to quarts x 4
You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.
NOTARIO PUBLICOS Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10 (next to post office) U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554 383-5460, Fax 383-5005 PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port 383-2006 Notary Publics in Sonoyta Lic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon. You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.
• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.
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 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 DO NOT USE THE “CALL USA” BLUE PHONES THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE! To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.
U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card.
AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.......................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C......................................686 Nogales.............................................631 Santa Ana..........................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado.......................653 San Carlos.........................................622 San Felipe, B.C....................................686 Sonoyta........................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes
VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number
U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/ duplicates only. M-F 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM 606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577
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. AIR & WATER TEMPERATURE
January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: October: November: December:
Air - 53° Air - 55° Air - 58° Air - 64° Air - 70° Air - 77° Air - 84° Air - 86° Air - 82° Air - 74° Air - 62° Air - 55°
Water - 57° Water - 60° Water - 62° Water - 65° Water - 72° Water - 77° Water - 84° Water - 85° Water - 83° Water - 75° Water - 67° Water - 61°
WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:
Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700 www.siido.com
LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puer to Peñasco you need: Bir th 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.
VIRTUAL CONSULATE The first Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate open for the use of the American Community. Located at City Hall on the first floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.
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Arizona Centennial Celebration in Ajo, Arizona Ajo will be celebrating the Arizona Centennial in a big way in February, 2012. Take the time to visit anytime February 2 - 11. Check with the Ajo District Chamber of Commerce at (520) 387-7742 or the Web Site www.Ajoartsalive.com for exact locations, times and charge, if any. “Ajo Arts Alive!” is planning a ten day event filled with a variety of activities. The event has been approved and designated an “Official Centennial Event” by the Arizona Centennial Commission. Feb 2-5. 34th Annual Old Time Fiddlers Contest and Show. Sponsored by the Ajo Community Golf Course. RV parking available for a fee. Feb. 3-4. “Quilting in the Sonoran Desert” sponsored by the Ajo Piecemakers, an affiliate of the Arizona Quilters Association. Show displays locally created new, antique and unique quilts. 9:00 am-4:00 pm both days at the Historic Curley School Auditorium. Admission $2.00 per person. Feb 3-4. Artists Open Studio Tours. Ajo artists open their studios to the public. Meet local artists in their own studios and purchase original artwork. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Ajo Council for the Fine Arts. No charge. Feb. 4. Old fashioned vaudeville show in Dicus Auditorium at the Ajo High School. An eclectic show of local talent provides fun for all. Sponsored by the Ajo Council for the Fine Arts. 7:00 pm. $7.00 per person. Feb. 5. Historic Home Tour. Visit historic homes listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tour sponsored by Xi Gamma Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. $10 per person. Feb 6-10. Celebrate Arizona’s 5C’s. Copper, Cotton, Citrus, Cattle & Climate. Attend displays, demonstrations and performances highlighting the five cornerstones of Arizona. Feb 11- Sonoran Shindig, held in the Historic Ajo Plaza. Live music, salsa, food and coyote howling contest and displays. Sponsored by the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Historical Society and the Ajo District Chamber of Commerce. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. No charge Feb. 11- Igor’s Jazz Cowboys Concert plays classic western swing combined with traditional New Orleans Dixieland style jazz. Their high energy show provides entertainment and fun for all. They have performed from Connecticut to California and from Oregon to Florida. Dicus Auditorium at Ajo High School. 7:00 pm. Sponsored by the Ajo Council for the Fine Arts.
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You Should Write a Book
By Rob Baylor
Part I
My wife and I have been full time residents of Puerto Peñasco since April 2011,and plan never to leave. We moved here from Denver, Colorado where it snows and gets cold in the winter. My wife Nancy asked me to find us a place where it is warm and we can see the water. I searched the internet checking out different countries and really had no luck finding anyplace that would allow us to live moderately on our social security. I had been to Mexicoin my past life, while in the Navy, and it seemed likely that we might accomplish it here. I checked out the Baja town of Rosarito. We visited it in December of 2010 and found it to be kind of uncomfortable
and called Gretchen at Sun Country. My wife and I spent a three-day weekend in Rocky Point. Gretchen showed us around and we found a home to rent. We went home to Denver and then, two months later, we moved here. I grew up in Montana, so when I found out they have horse races here in Peñasco at the end of Cemetery Road, it brought back some memories I would like to share with you. You might find it funny and entertaining, and that is my purpose. So sit back and enjoy and don’t forget to grab a Corona or six. Sitting around having a couple of Coronas with friends, telling stories of the past, I am always being told, “ You should write a book “. With the hustle and bustle of todays life, i believe that there should be a little humor so we can remain “sane», or as sane as can be. I am 68 years old, and I am retired. Recently my wife, Nancy, and I became year round residents of Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco, Mexico). Having been here for a few months now and meeting so many nice people, native and expats, I started to think about “writing a book». I began to make a list of some of the funny, strange things that have happened to me
Time to Grab your Sticks and Head for the Border Yes, it’s golf time in Cholla Bay! The Fourth Annual Cholla Bay Sportsman’s Club Golf Tournament will be played at Las Palomas Golf Course on January 14, 2012. 72 lucky people will get to beat a golf ball around the only patch of grass on Sandy Beach! The format will be a “Callaway” which means anyone can win no matter how good or bad you are. Play with your favorite foursome but you are on your own, your score is what counts to you!! Be a part of the PGA (Penasco Golf Addicts). Lunch will be served afterwards. Prizes may be awarded to those in the country legally or illegally, depending on how good or bad a golfer you are! So get your reservation in early! Let’s make it easy, Send an e-mail to MIRHE1@ AOL.COM and tell me the names of the players in your group. Cost $85.00 USD. Cheap! This year’s proceeds will be used to continue to enhance the Cholla Bay Sportsman’s Club Search and Rescue facilities and DIF. This is not a stimulus event. Just a good time on the golf course near the beach on your own money. Spend it now before the U.S. laws change and you have to give your money to a neighbor!
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for us. When we got home, Nancy asked me to find someplace else. I had overheard a conversation in the VFW, someone saying something about Rocky Point. I looked on the internet, found a real estate company,
so I could write, short, to-be-continued stories to share with you. Nancy and I have each been married previously and, as with a lot of other people, it took us a few times to get it right. When we first met, I slipped a
few times and misspoke. I called her by my last wife’s name, so we agreed to refer to my ex as “Old What’s Her Name». I will refer to her as OWHN in this article. OWHN grew up around horses. I didn’t. About all I knew about horses was that the hay went in one end and came out the other. Put a saddle on it and maybe you could get on and ride, if the horse decided to let you. OWHN had a couple mares (females) and wanted to find them a boyfriend, a stallion (male with equipment in tact) and pay hundreds of dollars to send them on a date. Eleven months and nine days later you get a baby horse. ‘Money on the hoof ’. Hundreds of dollars, right? Whoa, wait a minute or more like a year. Then you try to sell the babies who now weigh several hundred pounds, but low and behold, the market is down and nobody is buying. You have heard this before I know. We continue to feed, tend to them and winter the babies. Now the babies are two years old, they’ve already cost several hundred dollars to get built, and had some repairs. Oh, and several pairs of shoes, four each, which you can’t buy at Wal-
Mart. Doctors visit are an every day occurrence and are not cheap. Then there are the frequent visits to the hay farm to buy and load hay. Ever try to get baled hay out of the field in mid July? One hundred pound bales on the ground that need to be loaded and stacked on a truck bed in one hundred degree weather. This hay has to be good enough for our expensive horses (which are for sale) so they look good. Then there is the trainer because the young horses don’t come out already trained. They need to be broke (gentled) so the new owners can ride them safely. That will make them more sellable and we will get more money for them. Ads in the newspaper and horse journals all cost money. Well, no calls. Seems the boyfriend has been down-graded because they come and go out of fashion like shoes at JC Penneys. No one wants to buy his babies because he is old hat. Wait, that wasn’t the deal. Buy mare, mate her, have babies and sell them to make money. That was what I was told………. Continued next issue.
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AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
CEDO CON’T
CET-MAR AQUARIUM
COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.
GREEN ANGELS
LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE
REHABILITATION CENTER
2 FISH MINISTERIOS CON’T
Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012 Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blocks east of the main blvd. Benito Juarez nancy_phelan@yahoo.com AACORP Tax Deductible Donations PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 A group dedicated to helping the stray animals by providing no-cost spay and neuter clinics, adoption, dog and cat food, medicine and medical care. The center is run solely on donations and is an Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit corporation so all of your donations are tax-deductible. The center is always in desperate need of dog, cat, kitten and puppy food, animal toys, bedding, cleaning supplies, old towels and blankets as well as medicine and monetary donations to pay vet bills, purchase animal food and medicine. Please drop off food/supplies directly to the center.
044-638-384-7398 English Speaking Meetings Mon & Wed 10-11am & 6-7pm 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (Next to Galindo’s Cafe) Sat. 9:30am above Candy Cake in Old Port Newcomers/Book Study Meeting
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 non-profit organization dedicated to research, education and conservation of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez.
Center for Technological Sea Studies Phone: 382-0010 Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm Cost: $4 adults, $2 children $2 for food to feed turtles, etc. GREAT FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS! Cet-Mar invites you to their aquarium which displays native species of the intertidal zone and the northern gulf coast. To get to Cet-Mar take Blvd. Fremont and exit toward Las Conchas. The Cet-Mar Aquarium is located just past the school on the right.
Puerto Peñasco Animal Control Dedicated to prevention and disease control Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152 Coordinator: Dra. Socorro Canine Tech.: Mario Lopez Sub-Director: Jesus Bejarano Social Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine
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.
Phone: 382-0050 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Marcia Florian Vice President: Randi Alcott Treasurer: Georgia Mastin Secretary: Mary Inserra
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.
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
Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday - Friday 8AM - 2PM or can be dropped off to Maria at the Black Dog All gifts are tax-deductible Checks payable to: Mission Heartbeat PO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341
AMPI Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios Real Estate Professionals Association AMPI represents profesionalism in real estate and enforces ethical standards. It is a national association, one of 53 chapters in Mexico, and endorsed by Mexico’s Federal Government. They provide the MLS website, are operated by members and committed to education through bilingual programs. Associated with NAR and AAR in the U.S. Since 2007, Sonora State Law requires all Real Estate Agents to be licensed. Is your agent licensed? SOCIAL MIXERS - EVERYONE WELCOME usually on the 2nd Wed. of every month BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS 1st Thursday of every month GENERAL MEETING 2nd Thursday of every quarter 2010 OFFICERS: President: Richard Savino President-Elect: Milton Felix Reyes Secretary: Randi Alcott V.P. Finance: Francisco Castro Berreyes V.P. Membership: Veronica Ponce V.P. Ethics: Grant McKenzie Sr. V.P. Events: Liane Armstrong V.P. Legal: Ricardo Borquez V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger V.P. MLS: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Public Relations: Rick Busa V.P. Language & Culture: Gilberto Barcelo
ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM
AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Post located at 383 Leon de La Barra Phone: 388-8841 Meets (Oct.-June) 6PM 1st Tuesday of every month at their Post. 2011 OFFICERS: Commander: Dennis Bleeker: 383-5770 First Vice Commander: Paul Raddatz (715) 557-0354 Treasurer: Mike Harris (044-638) 113-4593 Service Officer: Bob Bangert (044-638) 112-6429 Adjutant: Tom Locke Chaplain: Harry “Hap” Pope: (602) 539-7616 Executive Committee Members: John Thompson, Gordon Bueler, Mike Harris Alternative Executive Committee Member: Paul Waterman: (520) 387-7532 Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events throughout the year. New Members and Associates Welcome
AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.
ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.
BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGE Provides basic school supplies, computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963 (602) 324-9529 mail@rockypointboattrips.com www.rockypointclassroom.com Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Boat Trips Office or sent to Barb at: PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ 85341
AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU 383-4399: Madrid and Ave. Marcelo Pino grupaciongeorgepapanicolaou@hotmail.com Cancer clinic dedicated to early prevention. Screenings and tests available. MONTHLY MEETINGS 1st Thurs. of every month PATIENT CONSULTATIONS Wednesday 9AM-1PM PAPSMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior
ALANON Melanie: 044-638-106-2070 muneca_pp@yahoo.com English Speaking Meeting every Tuesday 7PM Placita Melanie, Suite 211 on Blvd. Fremont
Rocky Point Times Office Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13) Phone: 383-6325: Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pm www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors. Want a book to read? Have an extra one? We have a free book and movie exchange in our office. You do not need to bring a book or movie to take one, two or as many as you like. All we ask is that you return them once you are finished with them. Hardbacks, paperbacks, self-help, magazines, children’s, etc. We have everything! Also VHS and DVDs. Donate your extras.
BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 6:30pm on the last Wed. of every month at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont
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
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!
C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-2848 Fax: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Marcos Carrillo Saustegui Manager: Maria Elena Garcia (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: Ruben Rodriguez Rico Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.
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.
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. is building a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. When completed, the home will be equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from
CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 26 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. 2011 OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre 2011 BOARD MEMBERS Jerry Ketelhut, Jr., Roy & Shirley Haenfler, Kathy Barnard, Tammy Hicks, Rhea Dugan, Bob Adams, Don Schmidli, Ken Goodin, Gayle Savelsberg, Diane Aliano, Sal Otañez 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.
CONNECTION CLUB Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at La Cocina de Ramon at the Sonoran Sea Sandy Spain: 388-0857 Brenda Barden: 044-386-9197 Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.
newborns to 11 years. Children will be taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.
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.
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.)
MEN’S SHELTER
Ramon Ramos: 388-5362/(044-638) 112-0350 ramonramos@prodigy.net.mx Started by Linda and Guy Scholey, and taken over by Ramon since their departure, the Guardian Angels puts on a Christmas party for Escuela La Montaña, the school for handicapped children. Every year donators select a special child to buy a gift for. With donations received, they are also able to provide hot meals for the children throughout the year.
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.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Hábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C. Pedro Martínez, English Spoken: 383-4323 Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.
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.
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).
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.
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.
NUEVA CREACION Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Sub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez and Guadalupe de Soto Phone: 044-638-105-9804 Calle Juan Aldama No. 527 Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.
HELPING HANDS
ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS
ESPERANZA DE VIDA
Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: J. Saul Peralta Gomez Women’s Committee President Luz del Carmen de Peralta Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.
GUARDIAN ANGELS
EL GOLFO RUN Tom & Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. (602) 476-1939 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the
LIONS CLUB
LARRY D. LARGE FOUNDATION Director: Don Yewchin Blvd. Fremont in Plaza Aliana, Suite 12 388-5426 or 044-638-112-0359 larrylargefoundation@hotmail.com www.larrydlargefoundation.org The Larry D. Large Foundation always accepts donations such as: new or clean gently used clothing, sporting goods, blankets and shoes. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
Phone: 383-3105 Super fast racers from all over the U.S. and Mexico race each other down the sandy track, which is located just north of town. Everyone welcome. Events are held throughout the year, call above for schedule and times.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN Professional Business Women’s Club Meetings each Tuesday 8PM Phone: 383-2052 Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com This association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.
RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060
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.
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
Founder: Steve Schwab Coordinator: Richard C. LaNasa Established 2003 520-232-2241 PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737 www.penascochildrensfoundation.org
A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.
PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321
Tab Gray: tab@rockypoint.com Family of God Christian Fellowship PO Box 738, Lukeville, AZ 85341
PISTA LOS PATOS SAND DRAGS
Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx
PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS
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.
RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON Brenda Barden: 044-638-386-9197 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.
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.
S.O.M.E. So Others May Eat Larry D. Large Foundation: 388-5426 Look for the Annual Turkey Trot every November to help support the families of Puerto Peñasco. Volunteers to pack and deliver food boxes are always needed!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ginger Phillips: (972) 742-3740 Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.
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.
SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES Also known as S.O.B.S. President: Bob Adams: 382-5034 Business meeting 5:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of every HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL GATHERING Group meets every Wednesday (except 1st one) at Puesta del Sol at Playa Bonita Resort. Single in Peñasco? Come and join the “SOBS”, a great group of singles who get together every week and also coordinate fun events such as trips, events throughout the year.
2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship
This rapidly growing organization was created after seeing the desperate need families were faced with when the U.S. economy declined, heavily impacting Mexico, and the peso dropped dramatically. As a result, jobs vanished, more people became homeless and could no longer afford to feed their families. Pastor Stan Tedrow shared his burden to feed the hungry with his congregation, and two feeding sites were born on February 24, 2009 with more being added since then. Currently, citizens can receive a hot meal at Fountain of Life Mission in Colonia San Rafael and at Arizona Taco Place on Constitucion and at Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.
TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Blvd. Fremont. Fremont Plaza #4 www.cometorockypoint.com Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm President: Hector Vazquez Lic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025 Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444
UNCOMMON WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND GROUP Rosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134 Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!
WEEKEND MISSIONS 323 Leon de La Barra and Madero (in the old Hotel Villa Granada) 383-1394/(480) 626-5440/(480) 503-8832 Founders: Mark, Jerry and Rusty Renovation Coordinator: Conrad Provides for the physical and spiritual needs of the very poor, widowed and orphaned. Donations of building supplies and other everyday supplies always welcome.
WOMEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869 anaycruz@live.com From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.
YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION 388-1180 Fernando Lopez: imdpenasco@hotmail.com Rick Busa: RBusa@ysf.com.mx 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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ORG PLUS - CAN ASSIST YOU WITH ANY organizational project - big or small - for your office or home. Additionally, condo/home staging consultations are available to present your property at its best whether for sale or rental appeal. Pricing based on project scope. Call Dona Hurley at (011-52-638) 3838206 or from US at (520) 334-1648. (#1-51)
GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13)
TABLE SAW FOR SALE - Like new condition $150.00usd (01152-638) 383-1012 (#86-15)
CONTRA PLAGAS - COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1)
PBC- Peñasco Beauty Center- Only American Salon in Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 106-3611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1)
REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER COMBO - WHITE, LIKE NEW condition, only $200.00usd (011-52-638) 383-1012 or (602) 4123932. (#86-16)
HAS YOUR LIFE BEEN AFFECTED BY ANOTHER person’s drinking? English speaking Alanon meeting every Tuesday at 7PM. Placita Melanie, suite 211 on Blvd. Fremont. For info contact Melanie (011-521-638) 106-2070, email: muneca_pp@ yahoo.com. (#1-37) CLASSIFIED ADS - $10 PER MONTH WHEN YOU RUN YOUR ad for 2 months - payment in advance. Monthly classifieds are $15 USD for 25 words and 10-cents per word thereafter. Deadline for Classifieds is the 10th of the preceding month. (#1-rpt) SAME DAY SERVICE & FREE EYE EXAMS! Optica Turati is located next to Botica Lux on Melchor Ocampo. Over 500 frames to choose from. Same day service. English and Spanish spoken (and a little Italian). Great service. Phone (011-52-638) 383-4645. (#1-ot) DELICIOUS “FAST” FOOD AT EL POLLO Papago. We have the best Rotisserie Chicken and a drive-thru for fast service! Get a whole juicy chicken, fresh homemade tortillas, salsa, marinated onions, cabbage, jalapeños and a baked potato. Eat in or call ahead for to-go orders. Call Martin at (044-638) 385-1301. Located on Blvd. Benito Juarez next to Burger King. (#1-38) BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24)
BILL PAYING SERVICE DON’T GET CUT OFF!! BILL PAYING Service with 48 years experience for Rocky Point and Cholla Bay residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty located just off Cholla Bay Road. Local call us at 383-5737 or 383-4111, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1837. Visit our website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@ mexicobonitorealty.com. (#30-1) WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187, or email me at sivife@hotmail.com. (#30-2) BOATS FOR SALE See “For Sale” CATERING POLLO PAPAGO – DON’T COOK! LET Martin cater your party or special occasion with the best rotisserie chicken (and sides) in town! English spoken, call Martin at (044-638) 385-1301. Great for birthday parties, beach get-togethers, business parties, and family gatherings. Blvd. Benito Juarez next to Burger King. (#50-4)
8 SOLAR PANELS - LIFETIME WARRANTY, originally cost $600ea will sell for $200 each. (011-52-638) 383-7818. (#86-13)
2000 WHITE FORD- F150, V8, STANDARD TRANSMISSION, 92,000 miles, great condition. $7,000.00usd (011-52-638) 3831012 or (602) 412-3932. (#86-14) FOR SALE 2 SEAT HOBIE MIRAGE - OUTFITTER pedal kayak-like, new extras, trailer, outriggers, vests, beach wheels, dry bags, more. $1500 OBO. Dan (520) 464-6769 or (044-638) 105-7989. Email Cl3182@yahoo.com. (#86-12) 1998 CHEVY BLAZER- 4 DOOR, 4x4, 4.3L, V6, Automatic, Air, Everything new or rebuilt. $3,495. Call (760)-324-8776. (#86-11) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL MARIPOSAS - 3 BEDROOM, 2-1/2 BATH, swimming pool view, 24hr security, good price. Local cell (044638) 110-8291. From US dial (011-521-638) 110-8291, email: nidiacei@hotmail.com. (#100-8)
FREE BOOK EXCHANGE FOR EVERYONE - visitors and residents - paperbacks, hard covers, magazines. “Take-em, Read-em, Bring-em Back”, is our policy at the Rocky Point Times Office, located off of Calle 13 (Miguel Hidalgo), turn south across from El Sombrero Restaurant. Mon-Wed 9am-5pm. (#1-b)
COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES
BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT – LAS CONCHAS up to 8 months. Three bedroom, three bath. Contact Lori for details at (011-52-638) 382-0139 Mexico or (520) 204-1449 US. www. lasmaerasmanagement.ccom. (#100-9)
MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music ThurSun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5)
AFFORDABLE, LUXURY BEACH FRONT HOME IN the premier community of Playa Encanto. 5-Star, Sleeps 12, Photos/ Availability/Rates vrbo.com/85525. Cell (602) 206-4357, ask for Elena. (#100-10)
XOCHITL’S CAFÉ (SALLY’S PLACE) IN Cholla Bay. You’ve got to try our chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Pizza served - Greek, Thai and Pepperoni. Breakfast served 6AM until 2PM. Call your order ahead 382-5283. (#1-11)
BEST COFFEE IN TOWN - XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM-2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10)
LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4)
9AM SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES with Family of God Christian Fellowship – all year long. Non-denominational services held in their new location - on the glorieta (circle) at the west end of Calle 26 (in the old Las Palomas Offices). Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas. Church Office 383-3480. Everyone. English spoken/Spanish translation offered. (#1-25)
DENTAL SERVICES
PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42)
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Monday Book Study 7:30 PM, Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a-1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ART GALLERIES GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & JewelryCertified Huichol Yarn Paintings by Artist, Juan Silva-Certified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez Hernandez-Certified unique jewelry of sterling silver and semiprecious stones featuring sponge and coral. Virgin Saints and Angels-Daniel EspinosaCharles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: GaleriadelMarBermejo@ yahoo.com. (#9-1) VILLA DEL ARTE OWNER, VICTOR ALEMAN is a world renowned spray paint artist here in Rocky Point. His Village of Artesanias is located on Hwy. 8, just north of Rocky Point (before you go over the last hill). He is building the village out of adobe and sells a huge variety of statues, pots, fountains, tables, benches and much more. Open 7 days a week 9AM - 5PM. Phone Victor locally at (044-638) 105-7839, or from the U.S. at (011-521-638) 105-7839. (#9-4)
WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52638) 383-3434. (#64-3) DR. SOCORRO D.D.S. OFFERS professional dental care. She uses the same technology and materials as U.S. dentists, but substantially cheaper! Lab technician on site, offering overnight service. English and Spanish spoken. Professional references available. Phone (011-52-638) 383-4898. (#64-1)
IN BEAUTIFUL LAS CONCHAS - 2BDR, 2 BA Hideway, 250 ft. from beach. Fully furnished, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor furniture, barbeque, cozy living area with fireplace, A/C and fans, landscaped yard with trees. REFERENCES REQUIRED. $500 per month plus utilities – 6-month lease.Call Bob or Alice at (406) 2273331 or (406) 431-7738 or email bobandalice@Q.com. (#100-6) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE
FISHING CHARTERS
BRING AN OFFER, 107 VISTA DE ORO – 2 bedroom, 2 bath, exquisite tile and woodwork. Email penasco107@sbcglobal.net . Phone (417) 621-0677 or local (011-52-638) 383-1207. (#102-6)
MARGARITA FISHING CHARTERS - private charters, full guide service, GPS, fish finder, guaranteed catch. Reservations, Martin Tavarez V, cell phone (044-638)112-4796. Home phone: (011-52-638) 383-7247. Website: www.penascofishing.com.mx. Facebook: Margarita Fishing Charters. (#78-1)
PRINCESA D309 – ON THE END, CLOSE TO THE guard gate and café, away from the swimming pool and noise. Two bedroom, 2 bath – PRICED TO SELL at $129,900. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, locally at 383-8657 or from the U.S. (602) 383-8657. (#102-4)
FM3 SERVICES
NEW LISTING!! PRINCESA C506 – 3 BED, 2 BATH. Extraordinary View. Fully Furnished. Bank Trust, LLC in place. Quick Closing. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, locally at 383-8657 or from the U.S. (602) 383-8657. (#102-5)
SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – FM3 / FM2, Visas, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Plaza del Sol, Local No. 8 (north side of Blvd. Fremont). Call local at 383-8891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/IMSS - DO YOU need help obtaining any of these documents? Premium Services has been working with Immigration, Social Security, Hacienda and all government offices helping Americans, for over 17 years, obtain the documents they need fast and without hassles. If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187 or sivife@ hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1)
REAL ESTATE SERVICES SAVE THE DREAM COLDWELL BANKER ROCKY POINT Sells more real estate in Rocky Point than any other company. If you need to sell your property immediately, please contact one of the professionals at COLDWELL BANKER ROCKY POINT who can assess your current situation and get your property sold – CASH FOR KEYS! www.cbrockypoint.com Email jonnifrancis@cbrockypoint.com Call from the U.S. (602) 334-4134 Mexico 383-4699 SAVE THE DREAM (#140-4) SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES BY CARLOS - QUALITY AND reliable. 20 years of experience with cleaning and maintenance. Serving all of Rocky Point. English speaking. (011-521-638) 104-4762, local cell (044-638) 104-4762. (#157-38) PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 1104728 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-7) DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (011-52-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 4761837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@mexicobonitorealty. com. (#157-4) PET SITTING SERVICE - DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT - door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 4432368. www.headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) SOLAR EQUIPMENT WIND & SOLAR POWER SYSTEM - COMPLETE, 6 sun extender AGM 2V, 915 Amp hour batteries. Sunforce 400 watt wind generator with internal charge control. 100 watt solar panel. 30 Amp solar charge controller XANTREX LINK 1000 digital system monitor. $3500 retail value, all for $2000. (602) 482-8659. (#163-1) TRAILERS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 36’ FIFTH WHEEL – 2 SLIDE outs, dual a/c, w/d, microwave, completely furnished, linen, dishes, cooking utensils, 12x20, brick patio with metal, awning, satellite ready, $8000 USD. Call US (480) 202-7766 or (480) 684-3637. Playa de Oro RV Park space #443. (#176-2)
INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY - REAL estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@gmail.com. (#120-6)
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2 MONTH SPECIAL! $10 PER MONTH
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I was walking the beach over at Las Conchas looking for my dog when I ran into Louise. Her opening line was, “Lui, I guess you know where my husband is again?” “Fishing?” “Yes, fishing. I’m about tenth on his list of priorities.” I was trying not to stare at the way she was packed into her shorts and burning purple sweater. She gave me a critical going over, “Lui, you look like something the tide washed in.” I mentioned that Flea Bag and I were out late last night. (I could almost hear that 3am female voice welcoming me home. “Lui, you said you’d be home by seven.”) “How about this dog,” Louise snaps? I know where I stand there.” Just looking at this woman always delights me even when she’s angry. “Please Louise”, I soothe, “How can you say that?” “Easy”, she retorts. “Its taken years for me to undo some of the spoiling he got from his mother.” She wayed a piece of driftwood she was carrying at me. “Then there’s all the bad habits he picks up from you and his buddies, not to mention his machismo!” “Me?” “Yes, you”. “I’ll come over and keep you company.” This remark got a smile, but no answer. On the short drive from Las Conchas to the Old Town I was thinking creatively. People have warned me this will get me in trouble. I had just driven past the whale skeleton at CEDO when an idea flashed into my fertile brain. There are lonely hearts clubs all over the world. Rocky Point has a singles group that meet once a month. Why not offer a RENT A HUSBAND for fishing, football, and hunting, widows? This thing could take off. I could sell franchises all over the world. I’d have my own web page. Judging the high moral character of this area my rentals must transcend any physical desire. Think of all guys out there that would love to spend some time bringing joy to a lonesome wife. Who wants to break in a new pair of shoes – “Okay Lui”, you ask, “where are you going with that analogy?” I’ll try another. How about wine. Who wants to sip a new wine when they can have a vintage. What I’m trying to say is my client would be a woman who has gone
through the travail, and burden of marriage. Very much in Lui’s favor she would not be expecting too much from the rental guy. Think of all the men that lie to their prospective brides that they love to dance. Okay, so I register a bunch of guys that love to dance. Then you have the husbands that really doesn’t appreciate their in-laws. Before those wedding bells, and rice they were absolutely charming at family gatherings. Lui brings in a rental guy that is not involved in family matters, or preconceived prejudices. I can just imagine Louise hearing through the years from husband Richard, (He gives her that: IF-IONLY-KNEW-LOO). “Sorry sweetie, we’ve been planning this trip for months. I can’ let the guys down.” So she rents a brand NEW-OUT-OFTHE-BOX-GUY from Lui. I must emphasize this is to be strictly platonic. It doesn’t matter now that her mother kept saying that she could have married much better. In Rocky Point the sports widow would be a challenge. A guy like that might have to be imported. (Back to Louise) What had torched her anger was her husband Richard had takes his boat, and buddies down to Cabo San Lucas. This was after he had been gone three days in a row fishing between Rocky Point to San Felipe. Word was around town that some Long Liners had taken blues topping 2,000 pounds. His parting words to Louise was, “I’ll be back when you see me.” By the end of our conversation she was not too far from tears, “What’s a blue?” she wanted to know. “Marlin”, I answer reverently. “Can go pretty big.” Let me tell you about the one I hooked between Rocky Point and San Felipe.” “NO Lui, -- Please!” On my way back when I got to the Caborca highway I couldn’t make up my mind if I should turn right and go buy some fresh $2.00 dozen oysters, or head directly to Old Town. There are some hard decisions to be made here in Peñasco. Driving around Rocky Point doenst require much attention: little traffic, courteous drivers. I could almost hear my first wife yelling at me, “Lui, watch the road. Quit your day-dreaming.” As I drove, my mind wandered back to fishing and one unforgettable day. I was trolling for El Dorado when
I got a blind strike. It felt like I had snagged a submarine. My rod flew out of my hand. With the speed of a jaguar I sprang. I grabbed the butt end of the rod, and hauled it back in to the boat. My quick thumb immediately found the drag and released it. When the fish surfaced all I could think of was Moby Dick. This monster took off shearing the water like one of those jet skis, only much faster. I’d say a hundred, but my guide has it at sixty. I braced the rod between my legs and tried to get back some line. This was a painful mistake, beside my arms were stretched like past dough. In seconds my reel was emptied. Evidently pleased, the fish headed back for our boat in a serious of leaps, the last just missed out port side. My musing was interrupted by a scream. I’d driven all the way back to Old Town on what you might call automatic pilot. (Some might be reminded of Walter Middy) Federico who hustles prawns was shaking his fist at me. He works that area where you make the left turn that puts you on the Malecon. Both the upper and lower balconies on Lily’s were packed with tourists. I
was hoping to run my franchise idea by someone. Angel was in his usual spot with his beautiful silver jewelry shining in the sun. Tiffany’s window never looked any better. Angel has that rare gift of reverence to what he displays. The silver bracelet he sold me (at his cost) I had no idea I needed. It has brought me all the luck that was promised. I used to help him close a sale until one of Lily’s waiters tackled what had become a delicate situation. “Lui”, he confided, “Angel puts a tremendous vales on your friendship, but he prefers to work alone”. I checked in at the kitchen to see if they’d seen my dog. No one had seen him since yesterday. My next stop was Puesta del Sol. Manuel told me some people were chasing him just north of the restaurant. The story was a little boy was running a remote controlled toy truck on some packed sand, and tooling it in circles around my poor dog. When barking wouldn’t scare it, Flea Bag picked it up and ran off with it. I have the toy now, but it’s not much good without the control. It can be picked up at the Rocky Point Times new, spacious offices. Reprint from the Rocky Point Times
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