rocky point times march 2013

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Man, oh man, is this year flying by fast. The older you get, it seems the faster they go by. Last month I received a call from a woman, I think her name was Sharon, saying that she has been a long time resident and traveled extensively throughout Mexico and she understands the things that are necessary to do so, like visa’s, auto insurance, passports etc. However, after a trip to the U.S. recently, when returning to Rocky Point with her dog, she got a red light at the border. The inspector asked for her dog license and health certificate, which she had. He then told her that he had to take a photograph of her dog. She did not understand why that was necessary, and was not given an explanation, so she called our office to see if we had heard of anything like this before. The last time I came across the border, I got a green light, but an inspector was standing in the road and pulled me over to the right. I had a twenty lb. bag of cat food and was told that this was a No-No and that seven kilos was the maximum allowed. He let me pass with a stern warning. After our cat food debate, I asked him why they are taking photographs of peoples dogs. His answer basically was that they were working on a system that would match the animal to the vehicle VIN number and, in the future, issue some sort of I.D. tag so that the inspections would be expedited. For many reasons I don’t think this is viable, but anyone who lives in Mexico knows that the government loves paperwork. What if I bring another pet? What happens when I get a new pet? What if I am driving a different vehicle? Well, I guess

we will wait and see what happens with that. Speaking of the border, we were told by a local realtor that when he went to pay at the bank for voluntary declaration, they would not accept U.S. dollars. As far as we know they accept dollars, but your change will be in pesos. We can only guess that there was some misunderstanding which, of course, can happen again and we suggest that you have pesos, “just in case”.

We have had several inquires asking why the Cet-Mar Aquarium is closed. We are still being told that it is closed for extensive remodeling, and that will be open to the public as soon as they are finished. They assured us that the animals were being cared for.

I mentioned earlier how time flies. It seems like just yesterday that there were about thirty vehicles all parked at the Ranchito waiting to begin the 33rd, semiannual “El Golfo Run”, which we do in May and October. And now May is right around the corner. Sandy and I were not able to go on the October run and after everyone got back to Rocky Point, we heard there was a little confusion about hotel rooms. One of the ‘hotels’ where we normally stay, there was an ownership dispute, and the place was not open. Well, this month Sandy and I will be checking out all the hotels in El Golfo for their availability, security, parking and pet accommodations. We will have the information by the end of March. The May run is May 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The ‘survivor’s party’, this time, will be held at the Lighthouse Restaurant on top of the hill in Rocky Point, where we will be served a free Margarita, chips and salsa, while we check out the menu. For those of you that have not heard about our “El Golfo Run”, it is about an 85 mile trip from Rocky Point north to the small town of El Golfo de Santa

Clara. We try to stay off road as much as possible but with the new land developers it’s becoming a little more difficult. But somehow our scouts Dave and Robert find a way to make it interesting. A four wheel drive, dune buggy or off road vehicle is necessary. Everyone is welcome and if you like meeting new people, is not in a hurry, can tolerate many pit stops and want to see some spectacular scenery like the salt flats and twenty plus miles of sandy beach, mark your calendars. Call Alicia at our office (011-52-638) 383-6325 or (480) 463-6255 or email [email protected] and make a reservation. Sandy makes sure that everyone has a room when we get there.

Mark Mulligan told us recently that he is trying to make time in his busy schedule for a trip to Rocky Point. We have been fans for many years now, and look forward to another concert here in our town. In the meantime, check out his new release Back to Laid Back. Visit Mulligans Island at www.markmulligan.net. We will report to you when we get a date.

We want to thank you all for following our Facebook Page (Rocky Point Times Newspaper). We have almost 3,000 ‘Likes’, just since April 2011! If you haven’t been to our Page yet, check it out and tell us what you think.

There is a lot going on this month, beginning with Spring Break March 9-23. Third Annual Women’s Cabalgata March 9, call Grethel 380-6641. InSANDity beach obstacle course race @ Princesa on Sandy Beach on March 14-19, Dirty Beach Mud Run at Sandy Beach March 16, and OTL softball this month, and Easter week this town will be full to the brim for Semana Santa! Welcome all!! There will be a service for a Memorial for Betty Munro Moore on Saturday, March 2nd at the Radio Shack area. We hope that everyone who knew Betty and is in Cholla, will try to attend. It’ll start at 10:30. This date would have been her birthday.

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ADVERTISERINDEX & PHONENUMBERS

AA bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/623-207-9275Ajo Plaza...........................................520-387-5044Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839Anchor Storage....044-638-102-0049/602-512-1761Arizona Realty......................................520-387-8787Aztec Sol Beauty & Spa.............................383-3656or................................................044-638-113-0133

BBeauty Design Studio by Gloria......................383-8500Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez................383-5737Biosfera Dry Cleaners......................................383-3929Bonita RV Park.....................................................383-1400Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty..............388-6110/520-407-6756Brooks, Dee.........................................................383-3919

C Casa de Carolina Rentals.................................383-5482Chef Mickey Medina.......388-6844/044-638-386-4736Chochoy Veterinary........................................383-2338C.H.O.P.P.S................................................480-648-7689Clínica Dental Fernández...............044-638-112-6600or.......................................................520-284-0277Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133Contra Plagas............383-8787/044-638-110-1625

DD’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993Dental Enciso............388-9100/044-638-105-3064Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P....388-5382/623-207-9275Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S.................................................383-3434Dr. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.......................044-638-104-0338or...................................................044-638-380-6650

EEddie Wharez............................383-8633/602-324-9328El Rapidin......................................................388-6775

FFamily of God................................................383-3480Francis, Jonni...............................044-638-112-1197

G Gaby Salon Unisex.......383-3096/044-638-100-8641 Galeria del Mar Bermejo.................................383-3488Galeria Luis y Gaby..........................................383-7174

Garden Art................................520-577-2728Gift Shop & Gallery................................520-387-6858Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577Giuseppi’s Espresso.......................................383-5181Glorias Beauty Salon....................................383-5075Golf Course at the Mayan Palace..................383-GOLFGracida, Roberto.........................520-232-2165or......................................011-52-622-226-2200Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881or......................................................044-638-384-0458Guardian Title and Escrow...............044-638-386-1445or...............................................................623-910-2930

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

I - J - KInnSuites Hotels and SuitesU.S. Toll Free........................................ (888) INNSUITESJJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065

LLa Brisa Restaurant.................................388-9888La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698La Cita Café...............................................383-2270La Cocina de Ramon........388-5362/044-638-112-0350La Spa de Peñasco.................................382-8111Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389Long Realty........................388-0009/602-281-4288Lowery’s Installation...........382-5095/928-474-3157

MManny’s Beach Club....................383-3605/383-3215Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605María Romero.......................................(928) 683-2577or...................................................01-800-560-2123Mayan Palace Golf Course............................383-GOLFMax Jeweler..............................................388-5512Mexican Beach Developers...383-6099/044-638-384-7145or.........................................................520-777-0018Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/(044-638) 384-6445or..........................................................623-698-0117Mexico Bonito Bill Paying Service....................383-5737Muebles Imperiales..................................383-6480or...................................................714-395-4117

N - ONapa Auto (Ajo).....................................24 HOUR TOW.........................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869)Oasis Café..............................................520-387-4455Optica Turati...............................................383-4645

PPablo Realty.........................................602-288-8687Pane e Vino Restaurant.................044-638-105-7455Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course.....................383-GOLFPeñasco Marine............................................383-3700Peñasco Beauty Center.................................383-1086Petals & Perfums...........................................383-5758Pizarrro, Rita..................388-8030/044-638-386-5203Playa Bonita Resort.......................383-2586/383-2199Playa Paloma.....................................480-244-9990U.S. Toll Free........................................888-232-8142Mexico Toll Free.................................01-800-426-6482Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.............................383-2596U.S. Toll Free........................................888-232-8142Mexico Toll Free.................................01-800-426-6482Pollo Papago...................................044-638-385-1301Premium Services..............383-5758/602-476-1187Puerta Privada.................383-1020/480-445-9200Puesta del Sol Restaurant.............................383-2586

Q & RRealty Executives..................383-4699/602-334-4134Regina Seafood Restaurant........044-638-119-1014or..................................................044-638-118-3077Remote Accountant LLCIn Rocky Point VOIP......................(630) 839-9129Rocky Point BBQ................383-4676/602-507-7766Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican VistasRocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325or..........................................................480-463-6255Fax.....................................................383-5193Roll-A-Shield.............382-5095/928-474-3157

SSalerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145or......................................................520-777-0018Sanborns Insurance....U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080Si I Do! Wedding Planners...............................383-0700Silva, Yolanda Insurance.................................383-6280Sonoran Resorts...........................602-476-7511Sushi Sun Restaurant.....................................383-2772

TTapia, Miguel.......................................602-266-0225Teriyaki Sun..............................................388-7272The Print Shop............................520-387-6858

The Lighthouse Restaurant............................383-2389T h u n d e r o n T h e B e a c h S p o r t s B a r & Restaurant..............................................388-9605Tom Thomas Home Inspection....044-638-110-4728or.........................................................602-748-4134Turati Optical.................................................383-4645Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals.........383-3919or..........................................................602-324-7241

U - VU.S. Border Movers....................044-638-113-8365or...............................................480-232-3518Vazquez, Luis, MD..........................................383-3014Venshur...................U.S. Toll Free 1-888-524-4107or.........................Mexico Toll Free 01-800-841-3553Victor Aleman.................................044-638-105-7839Viña del Mar Hotel.............383-0100/602-606-7768

WWestern Outdoor Times..........................(480) 947-6219Wharez, Eddie..........................383-8633/(602) 324-9328

X - Y - ZXochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe).........................382-5283Yolanda Silva Insurance.................................383-6280ZaGas..............................................................383-8100

EMERGENCY& Important Phone Numbers

dial 066 for EMERGENCIES

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624AIRPORTSInternational.................................................under constructionMunicipal......................................................................383-6097CITY HALL (Municipal Building)H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060CLINICSClinica San Jose............................................................383-5121Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676ELECTRIC Emergency dial...071Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency dial...068Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828FISHIERIES DEPARTMENTDepartamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENTOomislim.......................................................................383-4909GAS (Propane)Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100HOSPITALS (See Clinics also)Community...................................................................383-4566IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870Municipal......................................................................383-2110IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 26)Port Captain..................................................................383-3035Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767POLICE Emergency dial...066Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENTSeguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROADFerrocarril......................................................................383-2610RED CROSSCruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS)Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777TELEPHONETeléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico)Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820WATEROomapas.......................................................................383-6080Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

DIALING INSTRUCTIONSfrom the U.S., Canada and Mexico

ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.

(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 listedDialing a Cellular Phone

dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed

CALLING WITHIN MEXICOdial 01 + area code + 7-digit number

Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listedas 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONESfrom a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit numberfrom local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit numberLocal 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 PPto dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell

dial 045 + city code + 7-digit numberto dial PP from a long distance MX cell

dial 045-638 + 7-digit number

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINESU.S. numbers are listed with (brackets) around

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INDEXINDEX

RESTAURANTSthat DELIVER

Benny’s Pizza383-60017 days, 11am-10pm

Brother’s Pizza383-3712

Cheiky’s Pizza383-3627, Closed Wed.

Cocina Express383-8358Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pmSun. 12pm-7pm

Domino’s Pizza383-38387 days10am-8pm

El Condor Pizza388-53837 days, 12pm-10pm

FEDE’S383-3419(044-638) 100-583412pm-5pm, Closed Sun.

Figaro Pizza383-1411

Juniors Restaurant388-9461

La Cita Cafe383-2270

La Duela Pizza388-4414, Closed Wed.

Sushi Sun383-2772

TIKI Fresh Foods(044-638) 105-8001(044-638) 112-09969am-9pm, Closed. Sun.

Tortas San Luis388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm

Zuquin Cakes383-3250(044-638) 105-43897 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Fr iendlyHOTELSIf you would like to bring

your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome.

Baja HotelMatamoros and Campeche in El MiradorUS dial (602) 559-1705Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 FaxWebsite www.hotelbaja.netEmail bajahotel@gmail.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista CondoUS dial (775) 287-3830Email julwitnan@aol.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de CarolinaCampeche in El MiradorUS dial (602) 412-3565Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482Email [email protected]: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del MarIn Old Port at the end of the MaleconLocal 383-3600 or 383-0100www.vinadelmarhotel.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home RentalsBlvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamexat the north end of townUS Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545Website www.seasidemexico.comEmail [email protected]

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

CHURCHESPhone Numbers

Chochoy383-2338Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo

Gallo de Oro(044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña

La Posta383-2574Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto

San Lazaro Pet Clinic383-3344(2 Locations)Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)Calle 26 (near RR tracks)

VETERINARY CARE


EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH 2013

EVERYDAYAmerican Legion Post MX-15 open from 12pm-7pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant.Cet-Mar Aquariums – Center for Sea Studies. Come and see, feed and touch sea creatures up close and personal Monday-Friday 10am-5pm 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.

MONDAYS10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English).6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish).

TUESDAYS2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info.4PM CEDO Nature Talk in SpanishCBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.).

WEDNESDAYSSOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting.10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English).1PM – Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador.3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house.5PM – AA meets (Spanish).6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish).

THURSDAYS3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome.4PM The Connection meets at The Light House.4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate.Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina

FRIDAYS8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info.Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant.5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 109-3766 or email [email protected] for more info.5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email [email protected]

SATURDAYS2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info.4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English)6PM AA meets (Spanish). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant.

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Saturday 2nd

• MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10am -5pm. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont)

Saturday 9th

• Spring Break begins on the 9th and will continue until, maybe, the 23rd.

• 3rd Annual Women’s Cabalgata (departing from Banamex by the Police Station)

• 2nd Saturday’s Events in Ajo AZ, start at the Historical Plaza around 9AM, in the heart of town.

Thursday 14th - 19th

• inSANDity on the beach @ Sandy Beach. Beach obstacle course race in front of the Princesa condos.

Friday 15th - 17th

• CBSC Fishing Derby

Saturday 16th

• Claudia Rivas is the Birthday Girl today!!

• Dirty Beach Mud Run on the beach by the Reef on Sandy Beach

• MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10am -5pm. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Fremont)

• OTL Softball sponsored by Jj’s Cantina and Baja Hotel and Cantina in the Mirador

Sunday 17th

• Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t go out without WEARING “THE GREEN” There will be lots of green beer to drink today, and a bit of corned beef and cabbage to eat!!

Monday 18th

• Commemoration of Benito Juarez Birthday (Monday Holiday, actual date is March 21st)

• Expropiación Petrolera

Thursday 21st

• Benito Juárez Birthday

Sunday 24th - April 6th

• Semana Santa (Easter Week) Monday 25th

• Red Hat Ladies Luncheon at Flavio’s in Old Port at 1pm

Thursday 28th

• Semana Santa Weekend begins

Sunday 31st

• Easter

APRIL 2013

Saturday 6th

• CBSC Horseshoe Tournament in Cholla Bay

• JJ’s Cantina Bathtub aces in Cholla Bay

• Retro Volleyball Tournament on Sandy Beach

Sunday 7th

• Retro Volleyball Tournament

Thursday 11th - 14th


Friday 12th - 13th

• YARD SALE at the St. Josepth’s Catholic Church of Cholla benefits will be used to fix the church.

Tuesday 16th

• JJ’s Bathtub Races

Saturday 20th

• Funkalicious Volleyball• OBSC Bash

Thursday 23rd - 25th


Friday 26th

• CBSC Fish Fry

Saturday 27th

• Triathlon• JJ’s Cantina One Club Open

Monday 29th

• Red Hat Ladies Luncheon at Mare Blu Bistro in Old Port 1pm

Tuesday 30th

• Dia del Niño

MAY 2013

Wednesday May 1st

• Dia del Trabajo (Mexico Labor Day) National Holiday

Friday-Sunday 3rd - 5th

• Rocky Point Times Bi-Annual EL GOLFO RUN [email protected] for reservations


Sunday 5th

• Cinco de Mayo (Batalla de Puebla)

Friday 10th

• Dia De Las Madres Mother’s Day (Mexico)

Saturday 11th

• OBSC Steak Fry

Sunday 12th

• Mother’s Day (U.S.)• OBSC Mother’s Day Brunch

Wednesday 15th

• Dia del Maestro (Mexico – Teachers Day)

Wednesday 15th - 19th

• Uniting Nations Golf @ Mayan

Saturday 18th

• Tequila 125 Desert Race -Off road racing

• Armed Forces Day (U.S.A)

Monday 27th

• Memorial Day (U.S.A)

JUNE 2013

Wednesday 5th - 9th

• RCPM Circus Mexicus

Friday 14th

• Flag Day (U.S.A)

Saturday 15th

• OBSC Summer BBQ

Sunday 16th

• Dia Del Padre / Father’s Day

SUNDAYS9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480.9AM Alcoholics Anonymous Meets (English).10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English).3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac.Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowshiplocated 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experienceworship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513


By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Our favorite little seaside town has finally hit the big time. I have a suspicious feeling it won’t stop here. Last month our quaint village was featured on HGTV House Hunters International, Extreme homes on HGTV network and then found itself splashed across media headlines with the astonishing migration of whales to the top of the Sea of Cortez.

The whales hit the airwaves first, and luckily, a few spectators were able to capture these very active creatures splashing, breaching and jumping around our beautiful waters.

One part time Rocky Point resident Gillian Panasewicz, with a group of friends went sailing on a locally based sailboat, “Gato Loco”. Not unusual to enjoy whale sightings and dolphins in the Sea of Cortez, but this day the captain Bill Hensler, was able to get up close and personal. Panasewicz has the pictures and video to prove it.

The pictures were so incredible, that for a week they made headlines around the nation. Showcased on Good Morning America, Nightly News with Brian Williams, Fox News, ABC news, USA Today and CNN among others, the planet was able to see the “world’s aquarium” (dubbed by Jacque Costeau) in action and couldn’t get enough of it. It seemed every time you turned the news on the first week of February, there were our whales and the fabulous photographs by Gillian Panasewicz.

One of the most memorable photos was a Mexican panga practically capsizing

with the breaching whale. The spectators stated no one was hurt, just stunned, but in the month of February and March, it is a lesson “whale learned”. Yes, when on a boat on the Sea of Cortez, even in a kayak for that matter, keep your eyes open, and watch out for the migrating whales in the water. Look at them, shoot photos but don’t hit them.

The HGTV House Hunters International show brought television publicity to Rocky Point when they filmed an episode here in Puerto Peñasco. A crew of 5 New Yorkers flew into Phoenix to journey to Puerto Peñasco to film a couple in pursuit of their Mexican beach vacation home. After showing 3 properties, the couple then reveal their pick. The series, not only showcases the incredibly low priced waterfront properties we have available in Puerto Peñasco for sale, but shines a spotlight on the town and its culture. This special episode featured a couple with two special needs children, who found serenity and joy when coming to the beach. Local realtor, Dan Monroe of Realty Executives, served as the couples realtor, he states, the couple discovered trips to Rocky Point helped them spend more time as a family and their kids responded better and found peace in this new community, so they decided to buy, Dan also adds, “not only is the family happier, Rocky Point is the big winner.”

You can pull up the episode on HGTV.com as well as a special Rocky Point Casa featured on Extreme Homes on HGTV.

So watch out, with international media, pictures gone viral,; folks from all over the world will be showing up in our little piece of paradise looking for hot real estate deals, whales jumping and all the wonderful reasons to love Rocky Point.

I’m thinking once again, “the best is yet to come”.

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon.com, Kindle and Nook.

Puerto Peñasco goes viral

Photo by Gillian Panasewicz

Humpback whales, once hunted almost to extinction, are slowly returning to their original numbers. Known for their beautiful whale song and acrobatic behavior, they have one of the longest migrations of any species and are found in every ocean in the world. During the summer, they migrate north to cooler polar waters to feed, and during the winter they return to the tropical waters in the south to mate. During their migrations, they stay close to shore and swim slowly, making them a favorite of whale watchers throughout the world.

All photos were taken by Gillian Panasewicz.Whale Watching!


Fin whales and sunsets and beer. Oh, my! When it comes to Rocky Point, there’s something for everyone. And while many people come here for the bars and booty calls—for both sexes—there are so many other things going on for visitors wanting to recreate, relax and immerse themselves in the Mexican culture. I had a recent conversation with Mary Ann Walters of Tucson, and my answers to her questions may introduce you to a Rocky Point you never knew.

MARY ANN: I always heard Rocky Point is where spring breakers go to get crazy stupid. What’s there to do for those who don’t care to party 24/7?

CAP’N GREG: Hmmm. That really narrows your choices, Mary Ann. But I’ll try to come up with a few. I guess you could swim. Or walk barefoot on miles of beach. Look for sea shells. Use a metal detector to search for coins and jewelry. Seek hidden sea creatures at low tide. Rent an ATV. Get a tan. Go fishing in your own boat or do a charter. Take a sightseeing excursion to Isla San Jorge. Scuba dive. Snorkel. Rent a jet ski. Visit the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and the Cet-Mar aquarium. Have lunch at the Hot Dog Man’s on Constitution. Shop till you drop on the Malecon, in El Centro or at the Cholla Mall. Take an ultralight ride. Enjoy a sunset cruise. Get your dog groomed. Go to a movie. Set up your tent

or trailer at an RV resort. Make s’mores around a campfire. Stargaze. Bird watch. Get a massage. Get good cheap dental work done. See the shrimp boats coming and going at the marina. Get a manicure. Drive down to the Mayan Palace. Check out the high-rise resorts on Sandy Beach. Enjoy the food at dozens of street stands or in restaurants where you can be entertained by a strolling mariachi band.

MARY ANN: Wow. Is that all?

CAP’N GREG: During the season, you can see professional baseball teams playing their hearts out. In fact, the fans are so outrageously vocal, even if you’re not a baseball nut, you’ll be fully entertained. And if you are around during the many religious holidays, especially the Day of the Dead celebration, a walk-through of the main cemetery is a true spectacle. Or there are volunteer opportunities. Help build a house, make sandwiches for those in the barrios, and donate time, money and other things to the Esperanza Children’s Home, or the Casa Hogar home for the elderly. You can read about a lot of these things in the Rocky Point Times and on line.

MARY ANN: And if I want to slam tequila shots, I can do that, too?

CAP’N GREG: All day, all night, Mary Ann.

Got a ? for Cap’n Greg? Email to [email protected] or send to RPTimes: PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341


By Rita Pizarro

The VI RCPM January Jam at JJ’s Cantina had a new addition this year with the introduction of the first Mexican Moonshine Tequila Classic golf tournament.

It was a cloudy and cool January morning and the light rain threatened to call off some golfers, but the clouds weren’t enough to discourage the many fans who showed up to play with Roger Clyne and the whole RCPM band at the first Mexican Moonshine Tequila Classic held on January 26th at the links in Las Palomas. Golfers and fans with all ability levels played alongside with the band members, attendants were invited to bring obnoxious golf pants or hats to play the 9 holes. A watering hole featuring “Mexican Moonshine shots for Charity” was part of the tournament. Just before the beginning of the tournament the clouds let off and even though it was a little wet and yellow from the recent freeze, golfers enjoyed this tournament as none other. The relaxed atmosphere and tequila shots helped make it a memorable event, there were prizes for the longest putt, longest drive and closest to pin, of course the prize was a bottle of Moonshine Tequila! Also the lucky winners had a custom made Trophy featuring a bottle of Moonshine Tequila.

Congratulations to the winners: Todd and Barbara Westberg, Brad Songhurst and Smeed Wagner:

Hope you enjoyed your Tequila and come back next year!

As usual Roger Clyne delivered a full weekend of entertainment with a good cause, starting with a trio at Wrecked at the Reef on Friday night, Golf on Saturday Morning, a great concert at JJ’s that started before sunset and went well into the night on Saturday, and finishing late Sunday meeting with the fans for pictures and autographs. The trip to Rocky Point for one of RCPM’s concert is not just a concert for a couple of hours, it’s a whole “concert weekend” filled with fun activities.

I interviewed a “first timer” for the whole RCPM experience: Tom Drogaris, of Greek Origin and former East coaster, who is happily relocated in lovely Estrella Mountain in Goodyear AZ. Tom, together with our good friend Doug Masi, signed up for the golf. Even though his group was a bit confused on the times and showed up late, he did very well on the tournament finishing second, he was also at

the Wrecked on Friday having a blast and at the concert on Saturday at JJ’s Cantina, in his own words:

“The event was a wonderful great fundraiser; The music was mesmerizing and took me back to my youth. I was totally blown away with how long Roger Clyne played, being used to short concerts. I was amazed at how he can last so long projecting his voice. I would recommend the experience to all my friends. The value for the money is second to none. I money that I spent on the weekend was about the same as I would have spent on one night in Scottsdale: Climate, People, Food: Life is Good in Mexico!”

From Doug Masi to Roger and the Band:“Hey Peacemakers and Roger:Had an absolute blast at this past weekend

event. This was my first concert to finally get down and enjoy your music. Thanks for taking a moment to chat at JJ’s after the concert. I know you put on a big show, so wanted to respect your free time. Had a fun chat with Steve Larson (as one guitarist to another).

Steve might enjoy this... I was the solo act guitarist for the opening event in Vegas (July 2012) for Robert Kiyosaki. (Rich Dad Poor Dad)

As you may recall, I was the guy who asked you if you knew Bret Michaels. I believe we have mutual friend in Tommy Thomas and Rita (we do real estate together). I knew Tommy back from the 90’s working together in Ocean City, NJ.

Look forward to your June show! Got to get some of that MoonshineTequila. Best regards, Doug.”

We invite you to come to Rocky Point for the next concert “Circus Mexicus” this is held in June and is the biggest concert of the Year for Puerto Peñasco. This year, 2013, we will have the 12th Circus Mexicus, it will take place June 6th through the 9th. Check www.azpeacemakers.com for details, soccer on the beach, hotdogs and a smile and more, check the website or Facebook for times and places for each activity. This event also has a charitable cause helping the Amor children’s home. Tickets do sellout so buy your ticket soon and enjoy a full weekend of activities, rock and fun with the Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.

Have a great Spring Break, hope for warm beach weather and See you at the Beach!

First Mexican Moonshine Tequila Classic

Golf Tournament

By Mark Paliscak

Many of us have seen and visited the Thrifty Ice Cream stores around town here in Rocky Point. They have been a family favorite for kids and adults alike. At bargain prices from decades ago, Thrifty delivers some of the freshest ice cream anywhere! We recently visited the Thrifty Ice Cream store located at Plutarco e Calles and Calle 13. As usual, the shop was filled with visitors from all over Mexico and America including Hermosillo, Cuernavaca, New Mexico, Utah, Minnesota, California and of course Arizona. Alexa, one of the smiling servers at Thrifty, readily let us sample several flavors before Miss Via Maria selected her usual chocolate and Zack chose his favorite cookie dough and then finished with the rest of the order for our group.

Alexa informed us that Cookies and Cream and Chocolate Mint are the most popular ice cream orders at the shop…two scoops at a time! There are about 30 flavors to choose from and they also make sundaes, malts, banana splits and of course have a wide variety of sprinkles, nuts and all toppings.

Thrifty is busy year round even in the winter months but each year with the arrival of spring and Semana Santa and spring break, their ice cream stores are inundated with clients and become a very popular hangout for families, teens and kids. April is the busiest month for Thrifty and the crowds continue well into summer. So, if you are looking for some old school family fun or just a time to catch up with some old friends, grab the gang and head on over to Thrifty soon! It will be no time before you are repeating…D-E-L-I-S-I-O-S-O!

Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true- if we have the courage to pursue them”. Dream big and go for it! And, may your dreams always find you back at home in Rocky Point. Until next month, stay strong, stay healthy and see you at the beach! WOO HOO, SPRING BREAK IS HERE! ADIOS AMIGOS!!

Sweeeeetttt!! it’s All Good at

Thrifty!


By Joe Houchin

Rather than wait for business, the Sonoran Sales Team has aggressively sought it out through exposure at consumer shows. So far this year, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing for the four Sonoran beach front resort condominiums in Puerto Peñasco, has sent team members to man booths at the renowned Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for seven days in January. Already known for their high profile rare auto collectors, the auction this year experienced the largest gross sales in their history and one of their highest attendance records.

Maintaining the lead generating momentum, Jim has confirmed space at the February Arabian Horse Show and auction in Scottsdale, a ten day event that attracts tens of thousands of up-market visitors and buyers from around the world.

Of course, this kind of exposure invaluable from a tourism destination aspect for both new and previous visitors to the area.

“If we were full of tourists, it would make sense to keep our agents on the properties, but since visitor ship is down during the economic lull, it makes equal

sense to get aggressive and send them off property generating interest and leads that result in inquiries about our listings,” says Jim, “We’re always thinking of our owners, and sitting around waiting on walk-in business is not in their best interest in a market like the present.”

Jim has reserved a booth at the huge National RV Show in Tucson for March. This show attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the Southwest and the U.S. including the winter visitor markets from Phoenix, Tucson, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah who know how close Rocky Point is from their homes or their winter residences.

In April, Sonoran Resorts will have booth space at one and possibly two large trade shows in Las Vegas as well. Jim says, “We are very much aware of the contribution we make to tourism through the exposure we give Rocky Point as a beach destination at these shows, and our agents expound on the features of the destination as well as our properties. That’s natural for them because they love Rocky Point and are proud to call it ‘home’.”

Jim is always on the lookout for new trade and consumer shows taking place in known market centers and has no plans to discontinue this successful method of generating interest in owners’ listings.

Sonoran Resorts Sales Team Doing Their Part to Promote Rocky Point

during Slow Economy

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

By Eddie Wharez®Owner and interior designer

of Diseños Casa y Jardíneddiewharez.com

Puerto Peñasco is in many different ways an awesome paradise, rich in color, sun, moons, blue skies, gorgeous sunsets, fascinating sunrises and wonderful people.

If you have a camera with you, this means a great deal of opportunities right in front of your eyes to catch, cherish and show to your friends and family back home.

I remember the first photos I took of Sandy Beach, with the clear and quiet water of the Sea of Cortes. From then on I couldn’t stop taking pictures. So far, I have about a thousand images documenting the best of Puerto Peñasco in an album I call, “The Beauty of Rocky Point”.

I always carry a camera with me, I love to look up to the clouds, it reminds me of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words, and “The sky is the daily bread of the eyes”.

When the tide goes out, the shore tells me a story, sometimes about women’s hair, or simply about the scars of time.

I am fascinated with the desert. Despite the fact that I was born in the windiest city of México, Pachuca, Hidalgo, we didn’t have “Viento Negro” or “Sand Storms” as we have here. Whenever they happen, I cruise the town while I catch with my camera, the sand

moving, the new shapes being created and new stories being written.

For Diseños Casa y Jardín, you may know I am in charge of all the photography including the self portraits. I have been privileged by the Rocky Point Times to display some of my work as photographer on several of their covers, which makes me feel very special and very thankful as well.

Friends and clients have motivated me to have some of work as a photographer for sale at Diseños Casa y Jardín. Whenever you come by, please ask us to show you some of the “The Beauty of Rocky Point”. Perhaps they fit in your luggage as a present or simply to decorate a distinctive part of your home.

In a visual world and in the era of social media, businesses need to stand out. I help them by taking creative photos of their most outstanding features and services. Family and personal portraits are also available.

Whenever you are on Rodeo Drive or Old Cholla Rd. Come in to say, “Hi”, even if you just want to look at the photos to nourish your inspiration, feel free to pop in. At this point I would like to share certain things I have learned over the years about photography. If you are cruising the world looking for the right image at the right moment, this might mean something to you.

A great photo1. Has a message2. Makes you wonder3. Shows the unnoticed or the unusual4. Tells a story we all relate to5. Grabs you6. Catches a moment7. Takes you to that instant8. Is emotional9. Is self-expressive (this is my favorite

since style isn’t about look, it isn’t about meaning, it’s about you)

And as James Maher puts it, always keep in mind that the best photographers are not just interested in photography; they have an interest in people, in life, in social issues or cultural issues. They read and they explore new places and new ideas. They are curious both about others and about themselves.

You don’t take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it. ~Author Unknown

Diseños Casa y Jardín

Please visit our gallery on Rodeo Drive (see ad) feel free to ask any questions and who knows we may have what you are after, regardless you are going to be pleasantly

surprised! Reach me at: [email protected] or visit us online atwww.eddiewharez.com.


Good things are happening with the new government in place. The city is hoping to have another large clinic in March – please call the city for information 388-5152. The city also does small monthly clinics in the barrios for the poor, since many people do not have transportation. Rabies clinics are held weekly. For spay/neuter, for 100 – 200 pesos, please call the city for an appointment. They are located on the main Blvd. Benito Juarez at the old airport.

We have seen a reduction in the stray dogs on the streets in the last ten years, but much is still needed to help the animals. The city will be clamping down on the amount of dogs at each residence, so be sure that your animals are spayed and neutered. Two dogs per household is the law, and they must be fixed. If you can help a local family please call the city for an appointment for a spay/neuter.

Animal Adoption Center will be converting the motorhome for the city to use for the spay/neuter clinics to enable them to get to the barrios. We have some equipment, but may need supplies like surgical gloves, syringes (2-3), gauze pads, dressings for surgery and any other clinic items you can donate. Call Nancy (011-52-638) 383-1012 or (602) 412-3932 for a list of needed items and for drop off locations in Phoenix. Please bring all items to the center in Rocky Point – map is below.

The city is also checking on auto licenses so make sure that your registrations are up to date, stop at all stop signs and do wear your seat belts at all times.

A family stopped by the center a few days ago with a young puppy (2 -3 months old) that had been run over by a car. They had no money and asked if

I could help. I called Javier at Chochoys and told him to expect the family and that Animal Adoption Center would take care of the bill. He gave the puppy injections for the infection and pain and told them to come back the next day. The family is having car trouble, ran out of gas and the car would not start so I took them (all 5 and the puppy) to see Javier yesterday and he instructed the family to treat the puppy for four days before he could remove the paw. He will have the paw removed next Thursday. The family did have someone come tow their car during the night. Times are tough for many people and any help is appreciated. Many of us try to help the families along with helping the animals. The family will be treating the pup at home for the next four days to prep him for surgery on Thursday. They do not have the transportation to bring him to the veterinarian twice a day.

This is where your donations go when I have enough in the medical fund. My medical fund is getting low -0- so any help will be appreciated. So many locals love their animals but do not have funds to pay for treatment when they are having a hard time finding work and feeding their families. I will post a picture of the pup after his surgery in next month issue of the RPTimes. A big thank you to all that make this possible. Animal Adoption Center tries to help as many people as we can.

PET OF THE MONTH SPARKLESparkle is a sweet Poodle, apricot/

white in color. She was so mangled when she arrived but, like all Poodles, loves her cut. She gets along with other dogs and cats. She has had all her shots and has been spayed. She loves to be loved and would make a good lap dog. Please call for appointment if you would like to see Sparkle.

NEEDSCleaning supplies. trash bags, paper

towels, dog and cat beds, cat litter, canned cat food, kitten dry food, large 2 ½ gallon water and feeding containers, 12 X 8 garage door, canopies for shade, slats for chain link fencing and pet beds! We also use Kuranda above ground beds and these can be purchased through our web site directly through Kuranda, Just go to www.rpaac.org/donate to donate a Kuranda bed for the animals.

Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point has been at the same location now for twelve years. Coming into town go one block past (south) Lucas Chicken Palapas restaurant, turn left (east) and come down three blocks and we are on the north/west corner of Leon de la Barra and Cuauhtémoc. Please bring donations to the center. Call for drop off sites in Arizona.

We are now able to purchase Kirkland dog, puppy and cat dry food here in Rocky Point at Welton, located just north of the signal at the police station on the east side of the main street and just south of Santa Fe market. Prices are great and this way we do not have to worry about crossing into Mexico with American pet food. The Kirkland food sold here is made in the USA and distributed through Costco Mexico. Finally a problem solved. With the exchange rate as it is now the prices are very reasonable and comparable to the US. You can send cash donations (checks made out to AACORP), PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 and we can purchase the needed pet food. Your gift is a tax deduction. We still need canned cat and dog food and of course cat litter.

Spring break is just around the corner and Rocky Point is a very safe place to visit. Visit us on Facebook along with the Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page, Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point, and my page Nancy Phelan. Thank you to all our animal loving friends and angels!

by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader”

“Animal Adoption Center of Rocky

Point Inc.”‘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

www.rpaac.orgMexico (011-52-638) 383-1012

Phoenix (602) 412-3932Tucson (520) 407-6594

AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax [email protected]

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SPARKLE

By Lonesome Lui

Ernie and I walked out on the pier for the last time. Molly was already there since she was part of what led up to today’s wake. The loss of our pier.

Ernie and I made this walk through all kinds of weather. Today the boards that knew footsteps way back as far as l9l9 were dry. A few people were given pieces of the top railing. Some had carved initials, names, and dates from early l900’s and on up. It was probably a time when men carried a pocket knife. My God, boys even brought a pocket knife to school. You could see where fishing lines and crab net ropes had scarred the rail surfaces.

Even the short time we’ve been here we’ve seen loved ones ashes scattered over the dark waters. Many times there were bouquets of fresh flowers tied to the railing. I loved to pick a single bloom on my way out and let it float down to the water. The tide was always moving, and I could watch it float.

Today it was cold. The fisherman, picnic families, sun bathers, lovers were gone. The sun was shining and, looking across Puget Sound to Seattle, the water was blue. It is a water of many moods.

I was thinking of the thousands of sea creatures that lived in the pilings that will soon be ripped out.

They say they are going to build another pier, of mostly metal. That’s the only way to do things like that these days. It’s a beautiful location to be able to walk way out over the Sound and enjoy the bird life and fabulous view.

There will be some that remember the old pier and I wouldn’t want to try and tell them this is an improvement.

Since it’s been closed to the public, two eagles have taken over- but not for long.

I figure our view of that old pier is a ten thousand loss from our location by the water.

THE OLD PIER


More Shopping in ParadiseA friend recently asked me where

to get flowers and I did have a few suggestions. If you are looking for flowering plants, I suggest Vivero Nursery (El Cimarron). They are on Juan de la Barrera (same street as entrance to TelMex office) a few blocks to the North on the West side of the street. They now have pansies and geraniums if you are looking for some color for your flower beds and pots. What I have not been able to find in town is potting soil. I do buy “mixta” from this nursery and mix it with sand and some potting soil that

I bring from Phoenix. If anyone knows where to buy it here, let me know.

I have visited both Lupita’s and Garzon for cut flowers and also got a beautiful tropical style artificial flower arrangement at Garzon. Lupita’s is on Sinaloa (West of Benito Juarez) a couple of blocks down from Burrito Express mail service. Garzon is on Simón Morúa about 4 blocks East (going toward Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez). Another friend told me about Carolina’s which is in the block before Ley’s (if you are coming from NoReelección) on Constitución. Lupita’s can also arrange for you to get any rental items you might need for special events.Disclaimer

I do not claim these are the only places for you to go for your plant and flower needs, but places that I know about and have used.

Where are they now?I last month I wrote about a bakery

that had relocated from the old port area. There are a couple of other businesses, restaurants, that also relocated from the old port area and you might not know their whereabouts - La Cita and Regina’s. Both are in town and still operated by the same families.

La Cita is on Cuauhtémoc between Sonora and Melchor Ocampo. Cuauhtémoc is 3 blocks East of Benito Juárez. Regina’s is on Josefa O. de Domínguez (aka The Boulevard). It is on the East side of this divided street, so if you approach from the North you will have to pass it and make a u-turn. But if you turn off Benito Juárez at Alejandro Sobarzo (the street between the gymnasium and the school) and then turn North on the Boulevard, you won’t have to make that u-turn.

New OpportunityOn a totally different subject, there is

now a newspaper recycle box at Rocky Point Times. Please bring your old newspaper and recycle them. They will be used by the Comunidad de Valores y Actitudes for making their piñatas.

Sunday DriveTake a “Sunday Drive”, get off the

beaten path in our town, learn some street names (yep I know there aren’t signs everywhere, I rely a lot on the map in the Rocky Point Times to find out street names) and find some new places to shop and eat. Enjoy your discoveries!

Enjoy your discoveries!

Finding ParadiseBy Sandy Spain

Vivero Nursery on J. de la Barrera

Lupita’s Flower Shop on Sinaloa

Garzon Flower Shopon Simón Morúa

La Cita on Cuauhtémoc

Regina’s on Josefa O. de Domínguez

Carolina Floreria on Constitución

ROCKY POINT, 27 January 2013. - The president of DIF Puerto Peñasco, Mrs. Rafaela Felix Figueroa, presented to the Secretary of Health in Sonora, Dr. Bernardo Campillo Garcia, and the project for installation in this city of a hemodialysis unit.

During a meeting held at the offices of the head of the health sector in the state, the First Lady raised the urgent need that Puerto Peñasco has a clinic to serve the people with advanced renal failure.

Accompanying the DIF director, Samuel Ortega Castro and municipal health director, Dr. Eliel Lopez Urias, Mrs. Felix Figueroa explained the complications faced by patients and their families by having to travel to Hermosillo three times a week for treatment.

“We need to support these families; because they face an ordeal having to travel to Hermosillo, hence the DIF is proposing this hemodialysis unit. We are contributing our part in this project, we are not leaving everything to the Health Ministry,” she said.

Hemodialysis is an outpatient procedure which is performed through a vascular access, ie, the patient’s blood is filtered through a machine, a process having an average duration of 4 hours and takes place three times a week when the disease is advanced.

The draft submitted to the head of the Ministry of Health of the State Government states that there are currently 560 Rocky Point people with diabetes and, for the most part in association with hypertension and obesity, of which between 60 and 70% may develop renal insufficiency. The latest statistics show that currently 29 people exist in this port on Dialysis. This data reveals a fairly worrying number, and shows that patients who receive hemodialysis must travel from 280 to 1000 kilometers up to three times a week.

Health Secretary in the State, Bernardo Campillo Garcia congratulated the government headed by Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta teacher for caring about the health of its inhabitants. “Few municipalities have this kind of initiative” he said.

During the meeting, officials agreed to study the proposal presented by the First Lady of Puerto Peñasco, since it is a plan that will improve the health of people requiring hemodialysis treatment.

Directorate of Social

CommunicationXXI H. CITY OF ROCKY POINT

ROCKY POINT, FORWARD!


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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

PassportsOn June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens re-entering 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 TimesTraffic 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/bwtPermitted Items100 cigars, 200 cigarettes1 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, black-berries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pine-apples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permit-ted.) 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 re-entry 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 ItemsAgricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases.Cuban CigarsMedicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you.Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, po-tatoes, 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

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 [email protected] or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325.

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.comNena’s Transportation

388-7089 or (602) 442-6802Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball

Stadium by Coffee PointTransportes Superior

383-3640Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez

Bus Station TNS/Estrella BlancaSonoyta: Across the border on the west

side of the street. 01-651-512-3374At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784

Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522

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

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 VisaIf 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.

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) 512-0009MultiServicios Sinaloa

(011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

INSURANCE

Medical InsuranceFamily 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 InsuranceMexican 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 NOTrecognized 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.

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.

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 im-port 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 per-mitted if they pass inspection to be sure

they are free of pests, soil and sand.

TRAVELINFORMATION

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

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 102-0277M.G. Rentals 383-3814

Rio Car Rental 383-8181The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823

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

Your vehicle and personal belongingscan be confiscated if you do not stopand declare merchandise over your

limit allowed by Mexican Law.

DUTY FREE ITEMSYou are allowed $75 USD

tax free in new merchandiseper person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring.

The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free.

• Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay.

• 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.)

• Books and magazines.• 1 used sports article or piece of

equipment for individual use.• 2 cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars.• 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine,

alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax.

• Medicine for personal use (with your prescription).

• Suitcases to transport your items.If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items:

• Binoculars• Camping equipment• Portable television, radio and 20 tapes• Typewriter or laptop computer• 5 used toys if the passenger is a child• Fishing tackle• Pair of skis• 2 tennis rackets• A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters

in length or a surfboard with or without a sail

If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in:

• VCR• Bicycle with or without a motor• Household linens• Kitchen utensils• Livingroom & bedroom furniture

You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention

of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are

located just across the border.

TOURIST ASSISTANCEINFORMATION 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 godirectly to the Peñasco Police Station

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL

AFFAIRS AT 388-6552

DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANYOFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.All fines are to be paid at the main police station

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

COMING FROM PHOENIXTake 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

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.

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-of-a-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.

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 TUCSONYou 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 CALIFORNIAThe 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 (cur-rently $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 MEXICOHwy. 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 MEXICANVEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW

A minimum of liability is required.

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.

ACCIDENTS CON’T

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS

AeroCalafiaService to/from Hermosillo

(011-52-638) 388-7812Mexico Toll Free: 800-560-3949

U.S. Toll Free: 818-206-3255www.aerocalafia.com.mx

Morgan JetCharter flights from Phoenix

1-888-869-0866www.westwindairservice.com

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTMar de Cortes International Airport

(011-52-638) 383-6097www.aeropuertomardecortes.com

Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez RuizLibramiento 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 INFORMATIONAirport ICAO ID: MMPE

Location: 17 miles East of downtownElevation: 88 ft.

Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85Website contains complete info. on Airport

loanding, parking other feesType of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights

RFF Category: 7Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113°

18’ 19.44” LW Runway CenterRunway 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

CONSULATES

MEXICAN CONSULATESTucson:

553 S. Stone Ave., 85701(520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM

Phoenix:1990 W. Camelback Rd., 85015

(602) 433-2294Nogales:

480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175Douglas:

541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107

U.S. CONSULATESNogales, Mexico

from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150Fax: (01-631) 313-4652

from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652

http://travel.state.govEmail: [email protected] the Consulate CAN DOif you are arrested in Mexico

• Visit you in jail after your arrest• Provide you a list of local attorneys• Inform you of judicial procedures• Notify family and friends• Relay requests for aid or monetary support• Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities

What the Consulate CANNOT DOif 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

CROSSING THE BORDER

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AMArizona (Lukeville) BorderMexico (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 INSPECTIONThere are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit2) 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 LIGHTIf 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 LIGHTIf 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

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO)

ABC - Phone: 383-1999(Auto Transportes de la Baja California)Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito JuarezAlbatros - Phone: 388-0888E side of Benito Juarez, N of the StadiumNorte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of PemexTAP - 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


By Gretchen Ellinger, PresidentA.M.P.I. Chapter 51, Puerto Peñasco

If you are considering a real estate transaction in or near Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point, or anywhere in Mexico for that matter, you will want to carefully consider the selection of your real estate representative. After all, you will be partners in your transaction, in the sense that you will be working together to achieve your real estate goals; this is a business relationship, and should be thoughtfully considered, with an eye to the success of your transaction.

While real estate licenses are required in the State of Sonora, Mexico, each real estate agent is an independent businessperson, and as such decides the structure of his or her business. Agents may belong to a company of associates, or may work independent of affiliation with a company. Agents and companies have the option of membership in A.M.P.I., the Mexican Association of Real Estate Agents, a sister organization to National Association of Realtors in the U.S.A., and agents who choose to belong to A.M.P.I. bring extras to your business relationship that bear consideration.

Your A.M.P.I. agent is governed not only by the real estate laws of the State of Sonora, but also by the A.M.P.I. Code of Ethics that guides best practices in real estate. A.M.P.I. has a Vice President of Ethics who is always available to help agents with questions, to assist with problem resolution, and who will convene the Honor and Justice Committee to resolve formal ethical complaints from agents or from clients of A.M.P.I. agents when necessary. If your agent is not a member of A.M.P.I., you will have fewer avenues of assistance if some part of your agent-client relationship goes awry.

Your A.M.P.I. agent is well-educated. A.M.P.I. Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco has been tasked by the State

of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, and license renewal. In addition to formal classes, information is shared at meetings, among agents, and by member brokers to their agents. The national organization offers many educational opportunities to members, and strongly encourages that agents stay well-educated as our markets change and grow.

Your A.M.P.I. agent is involved in our community. A.M.P.I. agents have recently been seen participating in the clean-up of Boulevard Fremont, and in the past have painted out graffiti, conducted food and winter wear collections, and assisted local youth sports activities, to name just a few. A.M.P.I. is currently involved in the effort to bring air service to Puerto Peñasco, and is working with the city to help formulate policies that will benefit government and residents and visitors alike. Your A.M.P.I. agent also has his or her own favorite causes, and many agents devote much time, and often money, to many great local purposes. All this community activity means that your A.M.P.I. agent is engaged, making him or her good choice to represent your interests in a real estate transaction.

Your A.M.P.I. agent is a member of the Puerto Peñasco Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This means that your A.M.P.I. agent shares in the availability and marketing of every single property of every single A.M.P.I. member, dramatically increasing the probability of a successful transaction, regardless of whether the transaction is selling or buying. The seller is benefitted because every A.M.P.I. agent will be marketing his property to potential buyers, and the buyer is benefitted because his A.M.P.I. agent has access to every property in the MLS.

Your A.M.P.I. agent invests in A.M.P.I. membership and participates in the business and activities of the organization in order to be the best-developed, most professional, and most ethical real estate professional possible. Not every real estate agent is a member of A.M.P.I. When choosing your real estate representative, that is, when choosing your partner for your real estate transaction in Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point, choosing a member of A.M.P.I., the Mexican Association of Real Estate Agents, is an important consideration.

The biggest thing to come out of the meeting discussed in the previous article in regards to these projects was the confirmation that they are really going to happen. There were a few more details discussed, but for the most part, the wheels are in motion and updates will come as things progress.

The Home Port has in fact been approved and $191 Million Pesos have been appropriated by the Federal Government for this year. There is talk that in the second semester, it is possible that more Federal funding will become available as other projects around the country are completed with a surplus of funds left over. The photo above is one of many conceptual drawings to depict what the project will really look like. If you have a Facebook account, you can go to the Puerto Peñasco Home Port page for many more photos. Information is updated on that site as it comes in.

The details so far are as follows:• The master plan is for the port to

accommodate 2 ships of 330 meters each with a capacity of 4000 passengers and 2500 crew members each.

• This is the first time that the Federal Government has made a substantial investment in Puerto Peñasco. There are no other home ports in Mexico - in fact this will be the only home port from San Diego to Argentina.

• Winning bidders will be decided in time to begin construction by midyear. They are making a special effort to use local Sonoran companies.

• Expect a press conference very soon

to announce the project and also to announce the cruise line company or companies.

• The master plan calls for the dock, platform, terminal and ample parking. Access will be at the location of the current Wrecked at the Reef bar.

• Credit is to be given to the President, the Governor, the Mayor, and to Gus Brown and SBR for the donation of the land. Many thanks to you all.

The Convention Center phase II has been funded and is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. The current plan is for the State of Sonora to promote and operate the facility for the first two years. The city also plans to pave the road from “Rodeo Drive” curios shops past the convention center and to the T turnoff towards Sandy Beach. I drive by often and there is lots of activity and people working.

The proposed flights are about 95% of the way to reality. This flight will be from Las Vegas to Puerto Peñasco and then to Hermosillo and back again.

Currently it is expected that two or three flights per week will be available. The expectation is to sign an agreement very soon and flights will commence 90 days after the agreement is signed. They will be guaranteed for 6 months at which time; AeroMexico will review the route and determine if it will become permanent. We all have great expectations that these flights will be a success, and they will become an absolute necessity when the other projects in town are completed.

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Updates on Home Port, Convention Center, and AeroMexico Flights from Las Vegas



By Joe Houchin

At the top of the wish list of many residents of Puerto Peñasco is to see a whale frolicking this far north in the Sea of Cortez. While pods of dolphin surface, feed and play incredibly close to the beach often enough, we usually have to board a fishing vessel and head for someplace like Bird Island to get a good sea lion fix. Sometimes, even rarely, en route to or from that destination we might be lucky enough to cross paths with a curious whale shark, maybe one of the two or three species of whales known to migrate this far north in the winter.

It’s very rare indeed to spot any species of whale so close to Sandy Beach that you can see them from the balcony of your condominium, but, not for just a fleeting moment, not just a glimpse on a Sunday afternoon, but all afternoon Sunday and all afternoon Monday, spouts of sea water shot 30 feet into the air announcing the presence of either a blue whale, the largest mammal on the planet or the fin whale, second largest mammal. Since the fin whale is sighted far more often this far north, and some are known to live in the Sea of Cortez year around, even though the whales we saw exhibited signs of both species, we’re going with the most logical assumption that they were fin whales that chose to dine and play in front—right in front–of the Sonoran Resorts, to slurp krill and small fish in quantities beyond our imagination.

It was more than exhilarating to finally accept that the huge water spouts we could see from our balcony at the Sonoran Sea on Sunday had to be from the famous blow hole of a whale. We could finally check off the number one item on our wish list—and little did we know that it was about to become even better than we could have imagined; served up right from our balcony, justifying every decision we ever made

that led to living right here, in a condominium with a view overlooking soft Sandy Beach, steps away from the serene Sea of Cortez with almost daily sightings of the acrobatic antics of playful dolphins, diving pelicans, flitting terns, graceful herons and egrets; all performing before us on that infinite aqua stage.

On these days the show brought a star-studded surprise of guests beyond our wildest dreams; we gazed around at our neighbors all equally in awe at what we were realizing was going to be a rare and delicious slice of paradise. Our friend and neighbor next door at the Sonoran Spa, professional photographer Tony Ballesteros rushed down to Safe Harbor, undaunted by the substitute camera that was temporarily replacing his main instrument now under repair, and boarded the Pancho Villa fishing yacht with Captain Antonio who can handle that 59 foot vessel like a jet ski, a most valuable skill when the objective is to keep up with a whale as big as your ship that can travel about three knots faster and turn on a dime.

The photos accompanying this blog are the result of Tony’s photo feeding frenzy as Captain Antonio chased down and stalked what turned out to be the dream of dreams on anybody’s whale sighting wish list, and to think how close this whale was to the beach is even more exciting.

Many statistical facts about this colossal species are as enormous as the whales themselves. Here are just a few that may astound you. We gleaned these from a combination of web sources including Wikipedia to give you an idea of the size dominance exhibited by the species:• Called the “Greyhound of the Sea” because its

long body is built in the same dynamic as a racing yacht, allowing the fin whale to swim at sustained speeds of up to 23 mph with gusts up to 30 mph—faster than any cruise ship and most yachts.

• An adult fin whale will consume 4,000 pounds of food per day, mostly krill and small fish.

• Fin whales grow up to 90 feet in length, weigh in excess of 120 tons and live about 94 years.

• Even a newborn fin whale will measure up to 21 feet in length and weigh in at 4,000 lbs (about the weight of a Hippopotamus!)

• The only predators brave enough to take on this giant mammal are killer whales, and even they will gang up to attack the fin whale, most often with little success, although older specimens are found to have multiple scars from attempted attacks by Orcas.

• As amazing as these facts are, keep in mind that the fin whale is only the second largest animal on earth. These statistics pale in comparison to those of the Blue Whale, the largest animal ever known to have lived on our planet!

Big Friendly Fin Whales, Large Dolphins and Sea Lions Frolic

Near Sandy Beach!


Author Unknown to Us

IYou know…time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.

But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.

But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change...Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we’d be. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it’s mandatory! Cause if I don’t on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I’m not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it’s over on this earth...it’s over. A new adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn’t done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I’m happy to have done. It’s all in a lifetime.

So, if you’re not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don’t put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!!

“Life” is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one!

LIVE LIFE WELL!ENJOY TODAY!DO SOMETHING FUN!BE HAPPY!HAVE A GREAT DAY!Remember “It is health that is real

wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.Life Is Too ShortLife is too short to let even one day be

frenzied or frazzled or frittered away.Life is too short not to take time to

do the things that will hold the most meaning for you.

So let yourself float like a leaf on a stream, relax with your memories and let yourself dream.

Throw out your list that’s impossibly long, and dance a few steps to a favorite song.

Turn off the news and go find someone real who’ll listen and talk and affirm what you feel.

Life is too short and flies by if you let it, so choose what you want every day- and go and get it.

LIVE HAPPY IN 2013! TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU’VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU’LL EVER BE, SO ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.

Your kids are becoming you...but your grandchildren are perfect!

Going out is good…Coming home is better!

You forget names...But it’s OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!!

You realize you’re never going to be really good at anything...especially golf.

The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don’t care to do them anymore.

You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It’s called “pre-sleep”.

You miss the days when everything worked with just an “ON” and “OFF” switch.

You tend to use more 4 letter words…“what?”...“when?”...??

Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it’s not safe to wear it anywhere.

You notice everything they sell in stores is “sleeveless”?!!

What used to be freckles are now liver spots.

Everybody whispers.You have 3 sizes of clothes in your

closet…2 of which you will never wear.But Old is good in some things: Old

Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!

It’s Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.

AND THEN IT IS WINTERThe Rocky Point Times Newspaper • (011-52-638) 383-6325 • US (480) 463-625530 [email protected] • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com 31

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

Unable to adopt or foster? Live where you can’t have dogs? Sponsor a dog and save a life.

We have four dogs that are not medically ready for adoption. These special dogs have medical needs outside the “NORM” of routine vet care. Jasmine is a survivor of distemper left with permanent damage and cannot eat on her own she has to be spoon feed. Princess is also a survivor of distemper and has lost most of her vision and is off balance most of the time. Skippy was born with her back legs and pelvis deformed she looks like she is skipping around the yard. PeeWee is deaf. We have to use sign language with him. These are all wonderful loving dogs that deserve to have a good life, which we are able to provide with your help. By sponsoring one of these dogs, you will help to offset these fee’s and enable us to help more dogs in need. Our number one goal is for our rescued dogs to never suffer from neglect or abuse again and carefully placing them into loving homes.

Spring is just around the corner and all of us dogs at the Rescue see a lot of those awful TICKS starting to come our way. Last year was a very bad year for ticks, but this year will be even worse with all the rain we have had and then the warm weather, a perfect breeding ground for ticks. Did you know that one tick can lay up to 5,000.00 eggs? If you could help with tick collars, 30 day treatments, and sprays for the yard we would greatly appreciate it. We are in the process of building two more pens for the dogs that will enable us to bring in more of these poor abandoned dogs. We are still in need of a carpenter to donate his labor to rebuild our deck.

We still need to fix 4 more of the dogs as soon as possible. We make sure that every dog that comes into our rescue is spayed/neutered/vaccinated. We provide for medical care when needed. Your support will be appreciated.

We are happy to announce we were able to get several puppies up to the States for adoption this last month. These families will be very blessed.

“LUCKY” continues to recover each day; he has learned to play with the other dogs

and is nonstop enjoying his new life. Thanks to those of you who helped with his medical expenses. He is ready to be adopted to the right loving home. We have several dogs that range from 1 to 4 years that would make wonderful pets. If you would like to help out one of these dogs and give them a permanent home, please contact us.

We are in constant need of supplies; if you can help with any of these items we would greatly appreciate it. Tick collars, tick 30 day drops, spray for the yards, vitamins, Omega 6 & 9, old medications from your vet. that has expired we can use, they are still good, cleaning supplies bleach, pine sol, paper towels, dog beds, 5 gal. used buckets for the poo so we can take it to the dump, dog houses, trash bags, claw pooper scoopers, spray for the bugs and ticks in the yard, water pump, dog food canned, dried and puppy food, we are going through 200 lbs a week, you can buy at Welton’s or Sam’s, Pedigree, Kirkland or Sportsman is best for the dogs, please no CAM PRO this makes the Dogs very sick it is BAD FOOD.

We always welcome visitors, so please stop by and say, “Hello”, to the dogs, and see the progress of our new facility; we have come a long way in just one year, Thanks to YOU. We are open 9AM to 7 PM every day. We are located 8 miles out of town off the HWY to Sonoyta. Look for the signs Barb’s Dog Rescue the arrows will take you to the Rescue, if you don’t see Barb in the yard ring the bell at the gate she is inside with other dogs, she is always at the Rescue 24/7 the dogs are NEVER EVER alone. You can drop off you donations, food etc. at the Twin Dolphins Real Estate office right next to the Red Cross on Blvd. Fremont if this is easier for you. This is Barb’s sister Dee, and they work as a team at the rescue. The sick dogs that need medical attention are at Dee’s office, so stop by and see how well they are doing. Please feel free to call Barb’s local cell 044-638-114-1569 or Dee’s cell 044-638-384-0113 or if calling from the US you can call Twin Dolphins office Toll Free 1-888-546-7269.

JASMINE

PRINCESS

PEE WEE

SKIPPY

By Gretchen Ellinger

Carnitas, literally “little meats” in Spanish, are favorites in Mexican cuisine, and some of the best are available right here in Puerto Peñasco! Carnitas Benja, operated by Benjamin Roque Cardoza, serves the most scrumptious carnitas in his restaurant seven days a week, starting at 7 a.m. Since carnitas, instead of bacon and eggs, are often eaten for breakfast, stop by Carnitas Benja for something new and delicious!

Cooking has been a family affair for Ben; he learned

to make carnitas at the knees of his uncles, starting when he was a boy helping in any way he was allowed in their kitchen, as he learned both the art and the science of making carnitas. The science - getting that big chunk of pork thoroughly cooked without burning or drying out, precedes the art of seasoning and reducing the huge chunk of cooked meat to the moist, flavorful little bits of pork that are served on corn tortillas with a bevy of condiments to go on top. The left-over pork skin is fried into chicharrones, which are delicacies to lovers of pork rinds. Many folks enjoy their carnitas, then leave the restaurant with a bag of freshly fried chicharrones to snack on later. Regular customers look forward to Thursdays when Ben’s menu includes fresh fried chicken.

After years of working for his family, Ben stepped out to open his own restaurant on Calle Melchor Ocampo, just west of Calle Sinaloa. The restaurant is painted bright orange, is cute and comfortable inside, and the food is wonderful! Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for dining, carry-out orders and party catering are also available. Call Ben at (044-638)109-2747 to place carry-out orders or to discuss carnitas for a special event. Carnitas Benja might just become part of your Puerto Peñasco tradition. ¡Provecho!

Carnitas, Anyone?

By Larry Beaumont

I am sure that you have heard of “Flash Mobs” that break out dancing anywhere spontaneously...well in Puerto Peñasco on Friday, Jan. 11th, we had a “Trash Mob” break out and we kept moving for 6 hours!

Let me explain:In the past I have asked the city officials

in Puerto Peñasco for some attention to the trash that has been allowed to build up on the city streets. Trash, old signs, tires, you name it, has been steadily getting worse as the economy has slowed down. I tried to explain to the city officials the idea of an “Adopt a Street” program - it can work well and does not cost the city anything but support, with citizens / businesses helping share the load. So last week we decided to do something about it - at least in our end of town. On Thursday, Jan 10th, I asked our 10 employees to bring family or friends to help me clean the

streets from our office, to the Cetmar School by the entrance of Las Conchas (approx 1.25 miles). School happened to be out that Friday and I was pleasantly surprised to see a group of 25 waiting at our Rocky Point office patio early Friday Morning.

We assembled 2 pickup trucks, an ATV with a trailer and a dump truck for our mission. It took 6 hours of hauling trash, tires, plastic bags (mucho!!), old sandals, car parts, old signs, and you name it, etc, etc...but when finish we had a very different looking neighborhood and the road into Las Conchas looked amazingly clean! The workers & kids were all paid and fed pizza for lunch, but we made it a FUN event that they all seemed proud and enthusiastic to be helping Peñasco. Over 3 dump truck loads were hauled off to the dump. It was a very productive effort and result...it was a start. We followed it up with a “mini mob” 5 days later to revisit the same areas.

What’s a Trash Mob? Local business launches their own Adopt-a-Street Program in Rocky Point

Benjamin Roque Cardoza

By Tammy Hicks

The 6th Annual CBSC Horseshoe Tournament is just around the corner!! Is your throwing hand ready? Have you been practicing? Are you getting thirsty yet? Well, we’re all just about ready for you. Last year we had a record breaking 64 teams! Thanks to the great players and the support of over 300 spectators, we got it done! A very HUGE part of our success was due to our totally awesome Sponsors! We had several local Cholla Bay / Rocky Point businesses who stepped up to the plate and supported our tournament. Like I always say...PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS – WE LOVE THEM ALL!

We are getting more sponsors each day for this years’ tournament. Watch for the listing of them and please remember to tell them how much you appreciate their support! I can go on and on and on about how great they are! Speaking of sponsors, the raffle prizes are starting to come in! There are already over 50 prizes with more due before the tournament! The prizes are amazing! How would you like to drive a race car? Want a free breakfast at a local restaurant? How about a free 12 pack of beer? Need your teeth cleaned? Want a discount at a local bar/restaurant? Maybe you’d like a bottle or 2 of Tequila? How about the fixings for a picnic? Tools anyone? These are just SOME of the raffle prizes you can win! Buy your tickets early to get in on the chance for these and more great prizes.

We tried something new this year. Players talked last year and we listened. Due to popular demand, we offered Early Registration for the Players. As of this writing (start of February), the response has been GREAT! All of you Early Registered Players, don’t forget to bring your Early Entry Receipt to the sign up tent and get your Players Packets!

This is a year of NEW things! We also have a NEW SHIRT DESIGN! Get your very own shirt for just $10! They will be available for sale at the Tournament. If you can’t make it down for the tournament (which you will be so bummed to have missed it), you can purchase them at the Rocky Point Times Newspaper office (thanks to the beautiful Sandy O’Hare) and possibly a couple other locations in town! Check our Facebook page “CBSC Horseshoe Tournament” for information on where you can buy them. You can always e-mail us at [email protected] about ordering o ne. Be sure to put “Horseshoe T-Shirt” in your subject line!

For those of you who don’t know what our Club is, let me tell you.... the CBSC (Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club) is a group of like-minded people who just want to have a great time! Our membership dues (a whopping $40/year) and other activities (Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament, Vegas Game Night, Golf Tournament, etc) have funded the purchase of and operations/maintenance of the Marine VHF Radio (Channel 26) for the Northern Sea of Cortez. The CBSC pays the salary of the Cholla Bay Radio Operator (available 24 hrs/day), assists in search & rescue operations and when necessary, can assist with some arrangements for the emergency transport of critically ill or injured parties. A large goal of the CBSC is to promote good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors. If you’d like to join this wonderful Club, please contact us at [email protected] or drop us a note at P.O. Box 398, Cortaro AZ 85652.

Remember everyone, if the shoe fits, throw it! Arrrr you good enough?!! We’ll see YOU on April 6th!

6TH Annual CBSC Horseshoe Tournament


By Rosarie Salerno

By the mid 17th Century there were approximately 125,000 Europeans living in Mexico. Many of them were born in the Americans. At least half of the Europeans lived in the capital, Mexico City; the pre-Colombian site of the Aztec capital city, Tenochtitlan. The Indios were complacent; the churches grew rich, and the Criollo land owners had cheap or free labor, successful farms and mills, and excellent horses. The cities of Europe were full of slums and garbage; most of the natural recourses were used up. Europe had been a place of cruel wars, Inquisition and disease; Spain held no fortuity for financial impetus. The Americas were unspoiled, teaming with game and fish, clean water, ancient forests, lush jungles, silver and gold; in short, Paradise, El Dorado, the Promise Land, all for the taking. Other European countries were envious of Spain’s possession and control of the Americas.

After the conquest of the Mexica in the early 16th century the colonists took advantage of the Aztec engineers, architects, skilled carpenters and laborers. The Aztecs, who had built one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Tenochtitlan, were building ships, dikes, palaces and cathedrals for the Spanish settlers. By 1640, this source of excellent indigenous professionals vanished. The Indios died off and their descendents were prohibited from perusing education, professions, owning business, or becoming skilled laborers, as they were considered a threat to the colonists. This prohibition created a gap in the services that needed to be filled in order to maintain successful colonization of New Spain. Merchants, tradesmen, artisans and professionals began arriving from Spain. Spanish immigrants of the lowest classes, from the homeless to carpenters, grocers

and herdsmen, also embarked to the Americas, eager to make their fortunes. These opportunistic immigrants filled the need for services that the Criollos were not inclined to do for themselves. They worked hard and took advantage of the cornucopia of opportunities. They opened shops, peddled wares and kept the accounts of the Haciendas. Some Spanish women came seeking affluent husbands.

It was a time when unskilled Spanish laborers became rich; the very poor became counts and married wealthy women. The new colonists were cliquish and kept among themselves. They brought preconceived prejudices against the Criollos, the half-breed Mestizos and the indigenous population. Understandably, the Criollos detested the newcomers.

The Hacendados, holders of large estates, who had arrived many years before, insisted upon assuming noble recognition. They used the honored “Don” before their names; very few of them had any legitimate right to use. They thus created a class distinction from the newly arrived riffraff. The wealthy Carrillo classes were elegant in dress and manner, but their cultural environment lacked in the arts and creativity of Europe. There were a few universities, but they were restricted to only men of Spanish origin. There was actually meager interest in intellectual pursuits.

However, there were a few notables among the Criollos, Mestizos and Indios who contributed to the aestheticism of New Spain. They excelled in poetry, written accounts of historical records, non-fiction, philosophy, mathematics, astronomy and translations of the language and the hieroglyphic pictures of the ancient civilizations of Mexico. Had they been in Europe they would have been recognized as intellectuals of the highest caliber. But, in New Spain they were hardly noticed, if at all, by the world.

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A TIME OF PROSPERITY IN

NEW SPAINBy Rick Busa

The 4th annual Youth Sports Foundation (YSF) Major League Coaches Clinic was held Saturday January 26th 2013 in spite of a rare Rocky Point rain storm that rendered the Municipal Baseball Stadium grounds too muddy for the scheduled outdoor exercises. However wet the weather, the spirits of the over four dozen junior leaguers who braved the uncertain conditions were unhampered and undaunted as they listened attentively from the bleachers in the Municipal Gymnasium to each of the eight MLB coaches who shared invaluable professional tips covering their individual specialties.

Coaches were welcomed Fri. evening by City Secretary Oscar Villavicencio and Municipal Sports Director Jose Palacio, along with YSF Director Rick Busa and emcee Rosie Glover at Duke’s Sports Bar and Restaurant. After the press conference the pros were invited to Manny’s Tequila Factory for a tasting of some of Manny’s famous offerings. Later the group was given VIP bracelets to attend the Roger Clyne sold out solo performance at Wrecked at the Reef on Sandy Beach.

On Sunday, they wrapped up with their 2nd Annual YSF Golf Tournament. There was a tie for first place. Team Cholla, headed by Rich Davila and Team Coaches headed by Henry Cotto. Closest to the pin was won by Rick Jacobson and longest drive won by Brett Johnson. Special award for most lost balls in the water was won by Brad Roland.

There is still another special event to be scheduled. Because of the weather, many of the teams and their coaches could not make it to the gymnasium for the clinic. Therefore, Rick will set a date in the near future for another gathering of local coaches and players at which time he and city officials will distribute over $12,500 (USD) in baseball equipment donated by the teams of the coaches who attended the clinic. We would like to thank Pete Hartman and Scott Steinmann for helping get all those baseball donations.

I would like to thank the following people and businesses for their generous hospitality this weekend and over the years: José (Boo Bar), Randy (Wrecked at the Reef), Joe (JJ’s), Joe (Sonora Images), Ron (49er Golf Course), Rosie (Pro Alliance Insurance and TVA), Oceana Rentals, RP360, Gabriel (Duke’s), Eric (Vasquez Liquors), Dan Monroe , Seth Cayer, Steve Sells and the crew (Bella Serena), Mary Snyder (Puerta Privada), John and Max (Max’s and Bryan’s Sports Grill), Betty (Rocky Point Reservations), Manny Sanchez (Tequila Factory), Larry Large (Tequila Peñasco), and Kent Cossey without whom these great golf tournaments would never have happened!

Rain Dampened Major League Coaches Clinic but Not Kids’

Spirit!


When you find something special in a place you didn’t expect, it’s fun to share the news. That’s the case with Ajo’s newest shop, Repeat Performance-Select.

Beautifully designed, Repeat Performance-Select is an intriguing blend — gently used quality clothing for men and women, accessories, holistic and metaphysical products, and original artwork. In short, a place that caters to both your inner and outer self.

This lovely desert retreat is the inspiration of its owner, Jovita Wallace, who arrived in Ajo three years ago from the New York City Metropolitan area to be nearer her daughter and son. She began to see a need in the Ajo community for a place to shop locally.

First ImpressionsShopping here is almost serene. Large windows

offer a wonderful sense of space and openness. Yellow and plum colors form an attractive backdrop for the displays. Soft music and subtle aromatic scents complete the experience.

When you walk through the door, you can expect a warm welcome. Jovita puts you at ease and you soon realize that you have your own personalized shopper, one with the know-how to help you find the right size, style and color.

Clothing & AccessoriesOne of the biggest surprises in this shop is the

amazing variety of brand name clothing.Ann Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt and Liz Claiborne

hang alongside Tommy Hilfiger, L.L. Bean and Nike. Perhaps you’re a Ralph Loren fan? Or Croft & Barrow? Maybe something sporty by Jamaica Jaxx or intimate apparel from Victoria’s Secret? All here. And more!

Want to accessorize your wardrobe? You’ll find lots to choose from. Shoulder bags and clutch purses. Belts. Flats, high heels, boots and sandals. Sweaters, hats and caps. Llama wool shawls from Ecuador. It’s easy to spend a pleasant hour just browsing.

Metaphysical & Holistic ProductsThe shop carries a selection of skin care

products by Shira, Young Living Essential Oils and Chakra candles, sage, sweet grass and incense. There are Crystal Bowls and Crystal Bowl CDs for chakra balancing, meditation and healing arts. If this interests you, you may want to check out the related books as well.

The metaphysical aspect of the shop is a natural fit for Jovita who founded and directed Being in Balance Inc., Sound Wellness Center in Montclair and Nutley, New Jersey. She is a consultant, educator, speaker, artist and shamanic healer, bringing to her work years of study and unique gifts. She also spent

11 years at Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL and, over the past 18 years, has received much public attention about her work in vibrational medicine, sound and color.

Featured Artists The arts also form a large part of Jovita’s life,

both as a creator and as a supporter of others artists. (You can explore her work online at jovitawallace.com )

Repeat Performance-Select features an intriguing array of artists from Ajo and further afield. For example, you’ll find a beautiful collection of silver and turquoise jewelry created by Navajo and Zuni artisans and signed by the artists. There are dream catchers and friendship feathers designed by a Colorado craftsman. Looking for sparkle? Perhaps the Swarovski and Egyptian crystals or the hand-blown glass will appeal to you.

You’ll also find work by these fine artists:• Wendy Allen (Tucson artist and designer of

purses, earrings and sculpture)• Denny Carriere (water colors and egg tempera,

pen and ink, intaglio printing)• Wendee Cloutier (color and B&W photography

of natural beauty from around the world) completepicture.zenfolio.com

• Rich Davis (award-winning painter, archeologist and writer) richdavisarcheology.com

• Diane Fergurson (fine art and jewelry design) www.dianefergurson.com

• Tom Kiefer (black and white photography exhibited throughout Arizona) www.journeywestexhibit.com

• April Stewart (clay and wire mobiles including large one-of-a-kind Day of the Dead dolls)

• Mari Zimmerman (Ajo jewelry artist working with natural stones and fine metals).

SHOP LOCATION & HOURSRepeat Performance-Select is snuggled in the

SE corner of the historic Ajo Plaza. The shop is open 5 days a week (closed Sunday and Monday). Visa, MasterCard and Debit accepted. Open Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10AM - 5PM, Wednesday 10AM - 4PM Friday 10AM - 6PM (520) 387- 4948 email: [email protected]

Although the shop only opened last November it’s already built up a loyal clientele of both women and men who have discovered the delight of shopping here.

The next time you’re looking for a new place to explore, why not make it Ajo? A visit to Repeat Performance-Select will definitely make your trip worthwhile.

Ajo’s Repeat Performance - Select BRAVO!


FISHING & BOATING CON’T

SEASONAL FISHINGSpring: March, April, May

Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish,Pinto and Bass

Summer: June, July, AugustSailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin,

Skipjack, SierraFall: September, October, November

Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin,Skipjack, Sierra

Winter: December, January, FebruaryYellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper

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 FM3you 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 OFFICEOpen Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

(011-52-638) 383-2526Located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont

Plaza, next to Bancomer.There are many companies and

individuals that can assist you with your Immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section.

GREEN ANGELSAngeles Verdes

EMERGENCY DIAL 078The 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 willneed to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc.

GREEN ANGELS CON’TThe Green Angels offerthe following services:

Aide in the event of an accidentEmergency radio communication

Mechanical assistanceTourist Information

INTERNET SERVICE & WIFIThere 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 & LONGITUDELatitude - 31°, 19 minutes NLongitude - 113°, 32 min. WBird Island: 31°, 01.31 min.,

N by 113°, 14.93 min. WMAIL SERVICES

Puerto Peñasco Post Office(011-52-638) 383-2350

Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pmMoney Wires, Telegrams & MailLocated 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 PointBurrito Express

U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville.

U.S. POST OFFICEPostmaster: Transitional

Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364Located 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 DeliveryAvailable 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 EQUIVALENTSEquivalents for Length

1” = 2.5 cm6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm40” = 100 cm (1 meter)To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30.

Equivalents for Weight1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480gEquivalents for Liquid Measurements

1/4 tsp = 1 ml1/2 tsp = 2 ml1 tsp = 5 ml2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml

Gallons to pints x 81 US gallon = 3.78541178 litersGallons to liters x 3.785Gallons to quarts x 4

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

You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before

signing any contract or legal document.

NOTARIO PUBLICOSLic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas

Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10(next to post office)

U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554383-5460, Fax 383-5005

PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix

Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port383-2006

Notary Publics in SonoytaLic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor

from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVEReserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate

y Gran Desierto de AltarThe 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 roadCAMPING & CAMPSITES

Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areasINTERPRETATIVE TRAILS

El Elegante Crater Trail1.2 mile linear trail

Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat.

Mayo Cone Trail1.2 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.

TELEPHONESPuerto 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 INSTRUCTIONSCall Mexico from U.S. & Canada

to dial a land line011+52+638+7-digit number

to dial a Peñasco cellular011+52+1+638+7-digit number

AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIESCaborca.............................................637El Golfo de Santa Clara.......................653Guaymas...........................................622Hermosillo........................................662Mexicali, B.C......................................686Nogales.............................................631Santa Ana..........................................641San Luis Rio Colorado.......................653San Carlos.........................................622San Felipe, B.C....................................686Sonoyta........................................651

Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINESLocal internet acccess enables you to

use a VOIP line in Rocky Point.

HOW TO DIAL 800’sU.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 number888 = dial 001+881+phone number877 = dial 001+882+phone number866 = 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

WEATHERPuerto 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) 383-0700www.siido.com

Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687

LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICOTo 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 CONSULATEThe 1st Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.

TELEPHONES CON’T

Call U.S. & Canada from Mexicodial 001+(area code)+7 digit number

Call Collect from Mexico to U.S.dial 090 for a bilingual operator

Call Overseas from Mexicodial 00+country code+city

code+phone numberCountry codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book

Call another City in Mexicodial 01+(city code)+number

AT&T Operatordial 001-800-462-4240

TELEPHONE COMPANYTelefonos de Mexico (TelMex)Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18Office open 8 am • 383-2288

Phone & Internet services availableTelMex (Land Line) Prefixes

383, 382, 388, 102, 108Phone 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 383-6325Mexico’s Country Code = 52

Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638

LONG DISTANCEDO NOT USE THE

“CALL USA” BLUE PHONESTHEY 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 CARDSIf 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 PHONESto dial a cell phone from a land line

dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit numberto dial from local cell to local cell

dial 638 + 7-digit numberto dial out of city cell from local celldial 045 + city code + 7-digit number

Any number that does not start witha 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most

likely a cellular phone

You cannot dial a U.S. 800# fromyour 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.

GENERALINFORMATIONATV’s

ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTEDON CITY BEACHES

Please follow these rules when ridingATV’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 RIDEIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

Main Blvd. Benito JuarezBlvd. 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 PMBanks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes

BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO

BANAMEXSucursal Pinacate

Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche383-3943 or 383-4830

Blvd. Benito Juárez& Blvd. López Portillo

388-5842 or 388-5844BANCOMER

383-2947 or 383-2430Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella

and in Plaza FremontBANORTE

383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa

SANTANDER SERFIN383-2091 or 383-4288

Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13Hwy. 85, north of town

ATM MACHINESATM’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 CARDSMost 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 EXCHANGEAll 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 CHECKSTravelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco.

U.S. BANKSClosest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco

National Bank101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321

(520) 387-7616Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

WIRE SERVICEYou 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 CAMPINGThere 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 PARKSAlmost 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 ReefEl Mirador - Playa de Oro

Sandy Beach - Playa BonitaPets 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 fortheir rates and reservations.

CHURCHES

7th Day Adventist ChurchPastor Antonio Espinoza

Altamirano #190Worship Saturday 9:30am

Assembly of God383-3364

Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street

Apostolic ChurchConstitucion Ave. & 15th Street

Grupo Unidad Cristianos de PeñascoPastor Ernesto Portugal

383-2240North on Benito Juarez to Simon

Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past AceHardware, 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 - 9:00pmChurch office hours

Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm

Peñasco Christian Fellowship383-4513

ask for Stan or Becky TedrowOn Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. ofBlvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez.

Bilingual ServicesSunday Services: 9am and 11:15am

Wednesday Services: 7:00pm

Family of God Christian FellowshipNon-Denominational Worship Services

383-3480Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las

PalomasEnglish Services, Everyone Welcome

Spanish Translation OfferedSunday Services: 9:00am

Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus(Sacred Heart Church)

Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall388-6244

Stadium road, on the left side justbefore Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez,

behind COFESASunday-English 9:30AM

Mormon Church18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe383-2959

Calle 20 Simon MoruaSunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am

1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Rocky Point Bible ChurchIglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento

Pastor Manuel AgundezBlvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis

and Guillermo PrietoServices in Spanish, but many Englishspeaking groups attend to translate

Services Sunday and Wednesdayand Bible Study Groups

Children’s Ministry every Saturdayin Colonia Nueva

Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida

San FranciscoBlvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

Sunday Service: 11:00 am

San Judas Tadeonear old Cholla Bay RoadSunday Services: 5:00 pm

San Martin de PorresAve. Luis Encinas

Sunday Services: 9:00 am

Templo La Hermosa383-7130

Pastor Carlos GracianLocated next to the new cemetery

Sunday Services: 10:00 am

WEDDINGS: You need the properdocumentation 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.

CLINICSClínica Santa Fe

Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off ofBlvd. Benito Juárez

English speaking doctorsLab on site, X-rays

383-2447 or 383-4040Clínica San Jose

383-5121English Speaking Doctors

Blvd. Benito JuarezClínica Santa Isabel

(Maternity)383-3645

Puerto PeñascoClínica Santa María

383-2440Puerto Peñasco

Sandy Beach Medical Center388-7676

Cellular: 044-638-110-7898Dr. Jesús González GaytánBlvd. Paseo de Las Dunas

(On Sandy Beach)24 Hr. Emergency Service Available

Full Service Outpatient Medical ClinicEnglish speaking doctor and staff

CLOSEST U.S. CLINICDesert Senita Health Center401 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 MexicanaServices are absolutely free

24 Hours, 7 Days a WeekRed 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 NUMBERSdialed from Mexico

AIR AMBULANCE SERVICEAirEvac......................001-880-321-9522Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624CLINICS...............see Clincs on this pageHOSPITALSCommunity.............................383-4566IMSS........................................383-5186

EMERGENCY NUMBERSWHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066

Electric dial...071Fire Department dial...068

Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC

Police dial...060

FIRST AID

Scorpion StingsFirst 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 BitesYes! 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.

JellyfishThey are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore - if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment.

Stingray StingsOur 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 WATERCRAFTYou 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 PERMITSYou 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.) PesosDaily - $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.

GENERALINFORMATION


The National Association of Realtors® has announced a new program to Spotlight A level affiliated, premium countries. During the first year (2013) the Spotlight will be on Mexico. Australia will be the featured country in 2014, and Canada in 2015.

The Spotlight program has multiple features all of which will have a positive impact on the Mexican real estate market. In addition to promoting Mexico around the world, there will be an International Real Estate Forum in Cabo San Lucas, later this year.

Commenting on the new program, Jeffrey Hornberger, Director Global Business Alliances at NAR said, “We are pleased to

name Mexico as the first Spotlight country. Our members and our affiliates around the world will “discover” Mexico and the many opportunities it offers for investment.”

Linda Neil, Head of the International Commission of the National Association of Real Estate Professional (AMPI) and Presidential Liaison for NAR to Mexico commented, “It is a true honor for NAR to select our country. The Spotlight program will bring substantial benefits to our AMPI members.”

In addition to more than one million members in the U.S, NAR is affiliated with 80 Associations in 60 countries around the Globe.

I was fortunate and honored to be invited to two private meetings with the new Mayor of Puerto Peñasco, Prof. Gerardo Figueroa, and the new Director of Tourism, Miguel Guevara on the 21st of last month. The first meeting included the presidents from the HOA’s in and around Puerto Peñasco, and the second included members of AMPI, Mexico’s version of the Association of Realtors.

There was also a meeting the following day with local business owners. The purpose of these meetings was to allow some of us from the business and tourism sector of the community to get to know our new public officials. It was an informal seeing in which we were allowed to ask questions and make comments. The interaction was lively and much information passed back and forth. To me, it felt as if we all truly learned something from each other.

To everyone’s delight, both Sr. Figueroa and Sr. Guevara were very frank and forthcoming in their answers and discussions. It was clear from the start that they care deeply for this City and want to do what is best for the overall good of everyone. That includes Americans living here, and tourists from the USA, Canada, Mexico and other parts of the world.

It also includes the locals who live and work here. The fishermen, the construction workers, the shop owners, and the single mothers. If you think about it, this really is a daunting task as each group of individuals has their own set of wants and needs, and the government coffers are only so deep.

One of the most prevalent topics was how to increase tourism, and how to let potential tourists know how safe it really is here. Every year, just before Spring Break, we see another travel warning issued and another round of bad press. I could set my watch by the stories that come out before every major US holiday. Most of us know that the warnings and the press in Arizona unfairly crucify us, but there were many differing opinions as to how to combat the problem. I can’t say that there was a clear decision made but everyone agreed that we need to be proactive. They did make a welcome announcement, confirming that this is the first administration in Puerto Peñasco to set aside an annual budget specifically for the promotion of tourism. $500,000 Dollars for this year. In the big picture, that doesn’t sound like much, but it is a great start and there are other sources of funding as well such as the OCV and the State and Federal Governments so we can expand on the already returning tourism. I understand that there is at least an additional $1,000,000 coming available.

Other topics included beautification of the city through trash pickup, road improvements, infrastructure and projects, the Malecon adding another exit, taxes, checkpoints, beach cleaning, City logos, health care, etc. etc. Of course, the Home Port, Convention Center, and flights from Las Vegas were also discussed, but I will include more on them below in a separate article.

Overall, it was a very productive meeting and the Mayor made it very clear that he is open to meet with his constituents as often as needed to make as many positive changes as possible during his term. In my opinion, he is off to a great start.

Meeting with the New Mayor and Director of Tourism Answered

Some Important Questions

International Real Estate Spotlight Shines on Mexico


By Gretchen Ellinger

An icon in Puerto Peñasco and more recently Cholla Bay, Betty (Munro) Moore set the tone of the community with loyalty, love, knowledge and respect. With the attitude of a personal assistant to nearly everyone who was lucky enough to know her, Betty was a champion of Puerto Peñasco and Cholla Bay, which she called “the best place on earth to live,” and both the Mexican and American communities mark her passing on February 7th as the end of an era.

My friendship with Betty began on my first visit to Cholla Bay in the mid-1990’s, when she somehow managed to convince me that a one-lane sand road, no running water and no electricity were minor inconveniences compared to the rare privilege of living in Cholla Bay. How could this wonderful lady be wrong? Fashionably dressed and coiffed, quietly confident and conversant in English and Spanish – I knew I had encountered the local expert. Little did I know that I had met the one person who could identify any property, introduce me to everyone, move any mountain, and help guide me to the solution to nearly any problem, whether it was with my car or with my life!

It would be impossible to even begin

to tell the story of Betty’s life, because she rarely talked about herself. As a young teacher, she was captivated by the climate and enchanted by Puerto Peñasco, found work locally, and decided to stay. Betty loved working, and over the years she served as operator of the marine safety radio service in Cholla Bay, managed both the Playa Elegante and Playa Bonita RV parks, owned La Cita Café in the Old Port, and managed the Sandy Beach Resorts on-site office in Cholla Bay. Regardless of where she worked, Betty engaged the people around her, learning from them, helping them, and always listening to them.

Many people have memories of Betty – some are funny, some are poignant, some are stories filled with gratitude for help she gave to them. All are told with love, and one realizes that Betty is part of the fabric of Puerto Peñasco, and especially Cholla Bay. Ask Cholla people about her, and you will hear that Betty was “one of a kind – just the best,” as one person told me, while another declared, “La Betty era la señora la más máxima!” As for me, I still laugh as I remember some of the stories that Betty shared with me. She was one of the blessings in my life, and I am grateful to have known her. Along with many others, I will remember Betty with love and a smile. Puerto Peñasco, and especially Cholla Bay, is a better place because Betty came to town and decided to stay. Her absence leaves an empty spot in the hearts of many.

Betty is survived by many friends, including her husband, Arthur Moore. Cards may be sent to him at PO Box 500, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Donations may be sent in memory of Betty (Munro) Moore to the Cholla Charity Fund, c/o Kathy Barnard, 1547 E Royal Palm Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

REMEMBERING BETTY (MUNRO) MOORE


Colon Hydrotherapy

in Puerto PeñascoOnly at Acqua Medical Spa

By Dr. Sidhartha Hindú

What is it? Colon hydrotherapy is the placement

of warm filtered water at low pressure into the large intestine. Using our sophisticated control equipment, a disposable cannula is inserted into the rectum, which automatically fills and empties with water, progressively dissolving any deposits adhering to the colon.

Why do colon hydrotherapy?Poor diet with low quality nutrients,

stress, and lack of exercise are customs and influences of our time that lead to debris that can become incrusted along the walls of the colon or large intestine, impeding its normal function.

What is this therapy used for?This therapy is especially used to

treat and care for illnesses within the large intestine (constipation, irritable colon, irritable bowel, spastic colon, hemorrhoids, chronic diarrhea, flatulence, bloating, parasites, etc.), or contamination of the large intestine that may lead to or manifest itself as: skin diseases (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin allergies), premature aging of the skin, weariness - chronic fatigue, obesity, chronic and degenerative diseases. As preoperative

help for any type of surgery.It is a fully cleansing treatment.

An Ancient Therapy with Current Technology: Colon Therapy

Today, the large intestine is one of the organs most acutely impacted by illnesses in these times. Therefore, it is essential to be concerned about its hygiene in order to prevent a variety of ailments and particularly colon cancer. Ancestral knowledge is being recovered today, enhanced by 20th Century Technology, leading to a modern machine that has been used successfully in the US and Europe for over 40 years.

Now it is in Puerto Peñasco!! Only at Acqua Medical Center

“Colon hydrotherapy is highly recommended both for healthy and sick individuals”

Andrés Sidhartha Hindú M.D.Ced. Prof. 3842860Reg. S.S.S. 6840/06

Acqua Medical Nutrition Center& Medical Spa

Phone: (638) 388-5382 (MEX)(623) 207-9275 (USA)

[email protected]


An energetic and enthusiastic English woman Emily Blake-Dyke has come to work at local conservation charity CEDO as a volunteer for a year. Emily is working on a number of projects. She is helping produce a guide for the CEDO botanical garden and this is close to her heart as in England she is a professional horticulturist, running her own landscape design business. Emily says “Cactus are very different from garden plants in England and it’s a challenge learning new plants and habitats, but I am loving it!” She will also be helping CEDO staff and the community on a new educational trail at Bahia Adair which is a Ramsar site inside the Alto Golfo Reserve.“this is a fascinating project to be involved with”

You may have already seen Emily whizzing around town on her bike, “I have fallen in love with the town of Puerto Peñasco and the friendly locals. I am enjoying working and living at CEDO enormously, the beach is a stone’s throw and my room opens out onto the balcony, where I look out over the ocean for beautiful sunrises and sunsets, how more perfect can it be!”

Emily has always wanted to do some voluntary work and came to CEDO with the charity 2 Way Development, who match would-be volunteers with organizations who need their skills. Emily says “CEDO seemed like the perfect match as I am such a keen conservationist. The opportunity to work with local communities to help them make a sustainable living from their environment in a way that also protects and conserves it for future generations while protecting the wildlife and plants that inhabit it, is vital work which I am passionate about. It is the job for me”

Emily is helping with CEDO’s Eco-Tours, “The tours are amazing. For example you can see dolphins and sea lions on the San Jorge Island trip. The kayaking tour of the Morua Estuary is inspiring. Gliding over the waters, with binoculars in hand seeing the vibrant migrant birds over-wintering here and the

oysters at the oyster farm are delicious! The Pinacate, the volcanoes and cones took my breath away, and the views were spectacular! Hiking the sand dunes, and seeing their juxtaposition with the volcanoes is extraordinary. On a smaller scale is the fascinating tide pooling, you are never sure what you will see next. On the evening tour you see nocturnal creatures and the fantastic desert night sky! Abraham and the other tour staff are all trained nature guides and I am learning so much, I always have a notebook and camera to hand, check out the website and come and join us…”

To join a tour, log on to: [email protected] and click on the calendar for tour dates, or telephone: 638 382 0113/0115. You can also follow events at CEDO Intercultural by liking our Facebook page. CEDO is a charity. Any profits from the tours and gift shop sales pay for CEDO’s invaluable conservation work.

About CEDOCEDO (El Centro de Estudios de

Desiertos y Océanos) opened its doors in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, México, in 1980. Each year thousands of people participate in our research, education and conservation programs. CEDO maintains a biological field station for visiting classes and researchers. We work with local communities, the government and visitors to understand and minimize human impact on local environments and species. Recognised for excellence in research, community development and education, CEDO is more than simply a marine conservation organization. Through multi-national collaborations, CEDO is a catalyst for systemic, long-term solutions to sustainable environmental issues.

The Visitor Centre and Gift Shop at Rocky Point (Las Conchas, Puerto Peñasco) offer a fun day of exploration for families. World class research takes place CEDO’s Field Station. People of all ages, interests and education levels can learn more about the Sea of Cortez and the Sonoran Desert while visiting CEDO.

PRESS RELEASEAn Englishwoman joins the team

at CEDOFor many first time visitors to Rocky Point,

the military checkpoint just outside of town may come as somewhat of a shock. After all, we don’t have check points in the USA manned by armed guards, do we? Wait a minute, yes we do. In fact, last time I went to Phoenix, I had to pass by three of those checkpoints. Wow, maybe it isn’t so different after all.

OK, maybe a little dramatic, but I think that we are all used to the Border Patrol and Homeland Security checkpoints throughout Arizona. Well, in Mexico (and almost all foreign countries) there are checkpoints as well. Sometimes they are manned by local or State police, but most of the time they are manned by the military. Do not let this alarm you. It is very normal and once you have gone through one time, you will feel much more at ease. The men (I haven’t seen any women yet) at the check points are very courteous and polite. They have a job to do and that’s it.

And, exactly what is their job, you may ask? Their main job is to look for weapons, drugs and criminals. That’s about it. They are not traffic police and they don’t care if your tags are expired or if you have an extra 50 pound bag of dog food. The bottom line is that they are there for your protection. Just be friendly and they will return the favor times two. I always try to bring them a couple bottles of water or a soda, especially when they are standing there during

the heat and humidity of an August afternoon.Rocky Point has exactly three roads into

and out of town. There is a check point just outside of town on each of these roads helping to keep the riffraff away. Just think about the good that they are doing for our little city. So, next time you come through, instead of grumbling about the extra hassle, be grateful that they are doing their job keeping us all safe.

One thing that the Sonoran Resorts is doing right now is working with the appropriate officials to donate some highway signs to be placed before the check point. I, for one, think that seeing a couple signs telling you that there is an upcoming check point, and that it is an official, government sanctioned check point, there to help keep you safe, may take some of the “shock and awe” away compared to just rolling up to a mysterious roadblock. We hope to have the signs made and installed before Spring Break vacations start.

Its “South of the Border Singles” in Rocky Point. It’s a group of adult singles that meets once or twice a week to socialize, have dinner or breakfast, or other events. Wednesday’s 4-5:30 PM cocktail hour, at Playa Bonita’s beachside restaurant it’s often followed by smaller groups for dinner at different restaurants. Sunday 9AM weekly breakfast at various restaurants, have lots of coffee and great food to get the group planning the next even or trip adventure in the area.

Several retired members have been in this group for many years, with lots of neat stories about RP and its inhabitants! Some members are new semi-permanent arrivals, and others are weekend warriors, still working. The group diversity is growing and a lot of fun! There are groups of new friendships born thru SOB’s networking and social events.

We take occasional day trips and multi-night trips to neighboring towns in small groups. Last year, the overall group, with a membership fee of $15.00USD/ year helped sponsor a lot of activities/ a pre-paid Christmas dinner at Playa Bonita, a 4 day trip to San Carlos, a pizza baking contest, and several pot luck dinners. 2013 has already sponsored a 3 day San Carlos excursion, with another trip to San Felipe in mid-March for the Annual Arts and Jazz Festival. Monthly business meetings are the first Wednesday at Playa Bonita at 5:30 PM., except a few summer months. All adult singles are welcome to join us! Local contacts: Jane Joyner, Playa Bonita RV Park: [email protected] or Jean McCauley, Las Conchas; [email protected] Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 386-9774 or Magi Jack is (520) 303-4332.

South of the Border SinglesAlso known as SOB’s

What the Heck is a “SOB’S”?



P.S. We need the following:

“…but Jesus answered; you give them something to eat”

Mark 6:37

We need 6’ or 8’ TABLES and CHAIRS for a third kitchen. VOLUNTEERS to cook or serve from 1PM to 3PM. PEOPLE to call on markets and fruit and vegetable stands for any kind of food, or canned goods which are about to expire.

Brrrrrrrrr...It’s cold in Peñasco! Many of those that we serve through 2 FISH ministry didn’t have a holiday celebration and now they’ve been hit with unusually cold weather which makes life very difficult for those living in make-shift homes or on the streets. We are so thankful that we are able to provide one hot meal a day for many living in poor conditions whether it is in a home or on the street. We have countless people begging on our streets and in front of nearly every building and our desire is to feed them so this begging decreases. We encourage anyone who encounters these beggars to send them to 2 FISH for a meal. As we all know, many of them use any cash that they are given for drugs or alcohol. If they truly need food, we can help meet that need.

We are putting out a request for blankets and warm clothing. We are always in need of blankets in the winter, but this winter there is more need because of the unseasonably cold weather.

As always we want to thank all of you who have been so generous in you’re giving to 2 FISH. We welcome donations of non perishable foods, clothing, and blankets; of course, there is always a place for any cash donated. Donations can be left at the main kitchen located on Keno between Numeros and the old Rocky Tile store. Cash donations can be mailed to Mission Heartbeat, P.O. Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85342. Please make your checks payable to Mission Heartbeat and note that it is for 2 FISH. All donations are tax deductible. We thank all of you in advance for any help you are able to give. If you have any questions, please contact Becky at (405) 227-9433

2 FISH Ministry

By Rob Baylor

Do you remember lying on the grass in your yard and looking at the clouds and trying to decipher what they look like? Sitting on my patio, I did just that the other night and it got me thinking about some of the stunts I pulled (some successful and some not) when I thought I was smarter than my parents.

I hardly had any friends over at my house, so I had to visit them anywhere we could meet. You might say I ran wild most of the time. We had a large river running through town and most of our encounters happened there. It provided entertainment of all kinds. Some good and some not so good!

I was always told to stay away from the river because kids drown in it all the time. That didn’t stop us. We got fishing equipment from a man we knew that was too old to go fishing anymore and caught a lot of fish. One time we waded out to an Island and while we were fishing someone opened up the dam and when we were ready to leave the water was too deep to wade back.

A good Samaritan saw us and called the fire department. They rescued us with a boat, and who saw us? The local TV station! We were on the 5 o’clock news. My folks never watched the news but some old bitty called and told them to turn it on. There I was. I couldn’t get

out of that and boy I really got heck. I got grounded, if I remember right.

Did you ever smoke when you were a kid? I did and when my mom asked if I was smoking I said yes I did but I quit yesterday. Yeah right!!! We played hooky a lot and boy the excuses I had to come up with. My friend’s mom would write me a note and the only thing wrong was the teacher recognized the handwriting, called my house and I was grounded again!

One time in THE 9TH grade we had a partial keg of beer and a friend had a car so we went to the mountains and got toasted for the first time. I had to walk part way home and as I went by a ditch I tried to dunk my head in to sober up. Splash in I went! When I got home 2 hours late, covered with mud I came up with a whopper that the car broke down and I fell in a mud puddle while pushing it. Not grounded this time but they wondered why I didn’t want any dinner. I left the beer alone for awhile after that.

We were at the river where we built a fort and there were some chickens down the road. We were hungry so we caught one, built a fire and cooked him. Easy you know. Just kill him, pluck him, dress him out, put him on a stick and cook him. How long? Until he turns cooked color you know. Too close to the fire and he got black so he must be done. Raw….Couldn’t eat chicken for quite awhile.

Did you ever play doctor or nurse when you were little? Did the other boy or girl tell their parents? Grounded again! Boy, I was in trouble. Had to go to the neighbors and apologize for my bad ways. Talk about embarrassing.

Did you ever steal candy? I stole some candy from the local supermarket and my dad found out. He took me to the manager and I had to do the same thing again, good-bye.

I think I turned out ok though.

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By Joe Houchin

Today’s article is the first of several stories written by Greg Ross, winner of the Sonoran Resorts “Best Job in the World” travel writer contest. The Sonoran Resorts Group is lucky and proud to have discovered a talent such as that of Greg Ross, and proud to share his fine writing with our readers and the readers of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Enjoy!

Ostionera Acuamar

By Guest Travel Writer, Greg Ross

Oysters get a bad rap. Understood by few, they are usually met with noses pointed north and that “eww, it’s raw” shortsightedness In Peñasco, they aren’t nearly celebrated as much as their neighbors, the shrimp, clams or fish. If you have even a remote interest and a need to kill an hour during your next visit to Peñasco, read on.

Currently there are three ostioneras (oyster farms) spread through the Morua Estuary located between Las Conchas and Playa Encanto. All are accessible by any car (trucks and SUVs are best), but the easiest one I’ve found is Ostionera Acuamar which is just a few minutes outside of town. Take Fremont Blvd to the Las Conchas turn off but keep going straight toward Caborca. Between kilometer markers 4 and 5 you’ll see the faded painted sign which has stood the test of time. Make a right for about ½ mile and veer to the left when you see the sign.

If you’re expecting Pike Place Market (Seattle, WA) to appear over the hill, you’re out of luck. But what you will get is a firsthand look at how oysters are harvested in the Sea of Cortez. After parking, a younger guy named Jorge walked up to me with rubber boots and introduced himself speaking English better than a lot of high school kids I know. I asked him to show me around and he said no problem. I got the feeling not a lot of people make the trip to his farm and instead rely on the seafood vendors on the Malecon to buy his product.

Jorge told me his farm alone seeds about 100,000 oysters every year. Roughly 75% grow and are eventually harvested. Yes, that’s 75,000! There are hundreds of wood structures similar to shipping pallets stacked on top of one another sitting in shallow water. As the oysters grow they are rotated enjoying both cool water and just the right amount of sunlight. Jorge’s family times each harvest knowing when they’ll be ready to sell. Each structure is kept out of the sand and allows the water to flush out debris like sand and other ocean floatables. For those who have ever been stuck eating an oyster (or clam) that included even the smallest amount of sand, the texture is pretty nasty. Ostionera Acuamar takes pride making sure that doesn’t happen to their oysters.

After looking around, I asked for 3 dozen to take back to town for dinner. Jorge sold me them for $6 per dozen. After seeing how long they take and how many people work on each harvest, I thought it was a bargain. I asked for ice to keep them cold to prevent them from spoiling. “No, no, no Señor!”, Jorge snapped at me. He went on to tell me the WORST thing you can do is to expose them to either fresh water (even drops from melted ice) or extremely cold temperatures. Still shaking his head, he told me some Americans have come back angry with stomach aches accusing him of not properly caring for his oysters. Without fail, they go on to tell them how they went to great lengths to keep them ice cold. As patiently as he can, Jorge has to tell them their attempt to keep them fresh actually backfired and killed the oysters by exposing them to fresh water and/or abnormally cold surroundings. Dead oysters equals rotten oysters.

His suggestion for keeping oysters fresh is as follows. Keep them in a dark and dry place like an insulated ice chest. If traveling in the summer when it’s really hot, lay several layers of newspaper over the oysters and put bagged ice on top of the newspaper to keep them dry from condensation and insulated from the cold. Once you get back to wherever you’re staying, remove the ice and just keep them inside. He was very confident when telling me they will last 2-3 days without any problem if left in a dry, shaded place with moderate temperatures.

We grilled all 36 of them allowing the steam from within to pop open the shell. Each shell had a perfectly shaped oyster inside without any fishy smell whatsoever. A couple hits of hot sauce and a big slurp later, I found myself in a happy place. I wash each down with a sip cold Modelo Especial and repeated several times.

Ostionera Acuamar by Guest Travel Writer, Greg Ross



BOOK & EXCHANGE

Rocky Point Times OfficeAve. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13)

Phone: 383-6325: Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pmwww.rptimes.com

Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange forall Rocky Point residents and visitors.

BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGE CON’T

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.

BARB’S DOG RESCUE

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

CANACO-SERV Y TUR

Puerto Peñasco Chamber of CommerceServicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco

Phone: 383-2848 Fax: 383-4468Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila

Monday - Friday 8AM-3PMPresident: Lorenzo Cuadras Rojo

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 RicoPhone: 383-2599

Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) andJosefa 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 Schmidli10645 W Connecticut Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 An organization that celebrates a Christmas party for their fellow Cholla Bay Mexican neighbors in early December. Santa shows up for pictures with the kids, children get to pick a gift for their mother, take a crack at the piñata, have a group sing-along and munch on hot dogs and chips. After all the fun, Santa delivers gifts for the children and food boxes for the families.

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB

Also referred to as the CBSCDues: $40, Payable to CBSC

PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay.

2012 OFFICERSPresident: Mike Dugan

Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142

Membership: Laura McIntyre2012 BOARD MEMBERS

Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks,

Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams

The CBSC provides an invaluable servicefor those at sea and promotes good relations

between American visitors andour Mexican neighbors.

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

Sally Dalton: 382-5283 (Xochitl’s Cafe)Donations payable to: Cholla Charity Fund

Send to: Kathy Barnard1547 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 atThe Light House on Whale Hill.

Sandy Spain: 388-0857Brenda 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.

D.I.F.

Desarrollo Integral de la FamiliaSinaloa and Ruiz Cortines

[email protected]@hotmail.com

www.difpenasco.gob.mxwww.puertopenasco.gob.mx

Directora: Mayor’s WifeSupported 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 HOMED.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 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.

EL GOLFO RUN

Tom & Sandra O’HareRocky Point Times Newspaper

383-6325 or from U.S. (602) [email protected]

The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the

desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU

383-4399: Madrid and Ave. Marcelo [email protected] clinic dedicated to early prevention.

Screenings and tests available.MONTHLY MEETINGS

1st Thurs. of every monthPATIENT CONSULTATIONS

Wednesday 9AM-1PMPAPSMEARS

Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment onlyPlease call 1 to 2 weeks prior

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS(044-638) 100-8471

English Speaking Meetings Mon & Wed10-11am & 6-7pm, Sun 9am

48 Campeche & Manuel Arista(Next to Galindo’s Cafe)

Thu 10AM Big Book StudySat. 9:30am above Candy Cake in Old Port

Newcomers/Book Study Meeting

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15

Located in the MiradorLower floor of Los Juanes Restaurant

½ block north of Matamoros (Pink Cadillac)on Chihuahua

Open daily 11AM to 7PMKitchen open (except Sundays) 11AM to 3PM

2012 OFFICERS:Commander: Paul Raddatz (715) 557-0354

First Vice Commander: Michael Dugas

General MeetingsFirst Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June)Contact the Post for dinner specials and special

events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-0381

Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841Email [email protected]

NEW MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES WELCOME!

AMOR MINISTRIES

International Headquarters:1664 Precision Park Lane

San Diego, CA 92173Phone: (619) 662-1200

www.amor.orgAmor 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.

ALANON

Donna (044-638) 109-3766Email: [email protected]

English speaking meeting every Friday 5PM48 Campeche & Manuel Arista

(next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club.

AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012

Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blockseast of the main blvd. Benito Juarez

[email protected] Tax Deductible DonationsPO 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.

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

Provides basic school supplies, computers,copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms

Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963(602) 324-9529

[email protected]

Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Boat Trips Office or sent to Barb at:


CET-MAR AQUARIUM

Center for TechnologicalSea Studies

Phone: 382-0010Monday - Sunday

10am-5pmCost: $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.

AMPI

Asociacion Mexicana deProfesionales Inmobiliarios

Real Estate Professionals AssociationAMPI 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 allReal Estate Agents to be licensed.

Is your agent licensed?SOCIAL MIXERS - EVERYONE WELCOMEusually on the 2nd Wed. of every month

BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS1st Thursday of every month

GENERAL MEETING2nd Thursday of every quarter

2013 OFFICERS:President: Gretchen Ellinger

President-Elect: Rommel BustamanteSecretary: Randi Alcott

Treasurer: Rebecca PalominoV.P. MLS: Jonni Francis

V.P. Legal: Ricardo BorquezV.P. Ethics: Grant McKenzie Sr.

V.P. Membership: Glen MartinezV.P. Events: Liane Armstrong

V.P. Public Relations: Mary SnyderV.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger

V.P. Language & Culture: Milton Felix

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN

Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: [email protected]

Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.

C.I.D.A

Director: Joaquin Celaya RendonPhone: 044-638-102-0514

Call for directionsShelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

CEDO

Center for the Study of Oceans & DesertsPhone: 382-0113 or (520) 829-4501Located in Las Conchas, look for the

Fin Whale skeletonMon. - Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. 10AM-2PM

PO Box 1579, Lukeville, AZ [email protected]

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.

LOTS OF FUN AND GREAT EXPERIENCEFOR CHILDREN & ADULTS!

FREE PUBLIC TOURSEvery Tuesday 2PM; Saturday 4PM

CEDO ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONEKayak CapersExplore 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 ExcursionsOyster 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 ExplorationsExplore the tidepools with CEDO experts.Explore the Sand DunesSpectacular Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world’s largest. An experience you won’t forget!Pinacate AdventureExplore the geologic wonders of the Pincate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts. Isla San JorgeSnorkel 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!

BUNCO BABES

Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109Ladies play Bunco at 6:30pm on the last Wed. of every month at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

Puerto Peñasco Animal ControlDedicated to prevention and disease control

Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152Coordinator: Dra. SocorroCanine Tech.: Mario Lopez

Sub-Director: Jesus BejaranoSocial Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros

We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine

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PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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.

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.Phone: 382-0050

Guard Gate: 382-0095President: Ginger Beauchamp

Executive Vice President: Marcia FlorianVice President: Randi AlcottTreasurer: Georgia Mastin

Secretary: Mary Inserra

LIONS CLUBPhone: 383-2488

Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan AldamaPresident: Francisco Eugenio Amaya Angulo

Women’s Committee PresidentMaby Corim Soto Mendivil

Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.

MEN’S SHELTER

Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultosy Jovenes La Esperanza A.C.

Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo044-638-106-4079

[email protected] 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.

NUEVA CREACION

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation CenterSub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez

and Guadalupe de Soto Phone: 044-638-105-9804Calle Juan Aldama No. 527

Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.

OA

Overeaters AnonymousTuesdays9:30AM

Manuel Arista (some as AA) Phone: 044-638-103-3405

48 Campeche Ave.

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

Founder: Steve SchwabCoordinator: Richard C. LaNasa

Established 2003520-232-2241

PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737www.penascochildrensfoundation.org

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

PISTA LOS PATOS SAND DRAGS

Phone: 383-3105Super 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 ClubMeetings each Tuesday 8PM

Phone: 383-2052Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM

Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1www.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.

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

Organizer: John Fowler: 602-840-1528PO 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 [email protected].

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATIONThis group offers help to people in their terminal cancer phase. It is comprised of a group of people who offer care to cancer patients who suffer from a terminal illness, when the time comes that the hospital can do nothing further. The patients are given support to help them have a better quality of life by receiving love, respect, and understanding in their final hours. Contact: [email protected]

Santiago Ruiz SalcidoRocky Point cellular (044-638) 384-6166

The groups’ basic needs are adult diapers, Ensure shakes, medicines, hospital beds etc.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLESSouth of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Jane Joyner at Playa Bonita RV Park [email protected] or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; [email protected] Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 386-9774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV)Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820Blvd. Fremont. Fremont Plaza #4

www.cometorockypoint.comMon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm

President: Hector VazquezLic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444

UNCOMMON WOMENON COMMON GROUND GROUPRosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134

Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!

I.R.A.D.Director: Julio Alberto Lucero Arreola

044-638-109-2566Located 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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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

Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit

directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472

Located on Blvd. Fremont, across fromthe 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 PortableOxygen Tanks with prior notice.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

Brenda Barden: 044-638-386-9197The 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.

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

Tab Gray: [email protected] of God Christian Fellowship


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.

WEEKEND MISSIONS323 Leon de La Barra and Madero

(in the old Hotel Villa Granada)383-1394/(480) 626-5440/(480) 503-8832

Founders: Mark, Jerry and RustyRenovation 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 SHELTERCentro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres

La Esperanza A.C.Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869

[email protected] 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.

REHABILITATION CENTER

Unidad Basica de RehabilitacionTherapy for the handicap and those with special needs. Consultations accepted.Coordinator: Esperanza Lopez Trasviña

Phone: 383-1918Juan Aldama & Marcelo Pino

2 FISH MINISTERIOSFounder: Pastor Stan TedrowPeñasco Christian Fellowship

Melchor Ocampo & Tecla BustamanteDonations accepted and welcomed at the

Felowship Monday - Friday 8AM - 2PM or can be dropped off

at the Black DogAll gifts are tax-

deductibleChecks payable to: Mission Heartbeat


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.

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Fundación para Conservacióndel Pinacate, A.C.

Office Hours: 9AM - 5PMU.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Ginger Phillips: (972) 742-3740Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm

Run solely on donationsTurn 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.

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION388-1180

Fernando Lopez: [email protected] Busa: [email protected]

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.

ESPERANZA DE VIDA

Darlene Laura and Carole FieldsAve. Pino Suarez No. 143,

Col. El Ferrocarril, Playa “F”Provides clothes, food, toys and medicine to the children/families in Colonia Nueva area.

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS

Children’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogarpara niños desamparados

383-2378Off of Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of Rocky Point

PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera Sanchez

Treasurer: Florencia Lucila G. MironThe 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).

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO

Spiritual Support Cancer GroupDra. Arminda Gonzalez: 110-4934

Glenda Lopez: 383-2414Mariana Perez: (044-638) [email protected]

The group’s mission is to provide spiritual and monetary support to individuals in Rocky Point that are affected by cancer.

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Ramon Ramos: 388-5362/(044-638) [email protected]

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.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Hábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C.Pedro Martínez, English Spoken: 383-4323

Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.

HELPING HANDS

Manos de Ayuda, Inc.383-5287 or (520) 760-8645President: Ramon Contreras

Pamela J. Lyke Marquez: [email protected] 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.

GREEN ANGELS

Angeles VerdesHwy. 8 Patrol: Sunrise to Sunset

Pull off shoulder and raise vehicle hoodEMERGENCY 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.

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2 ounces macadamia nuts1 cup dry bread crumbs, salt and ground white pepper to taste4 tuna steaks, 6-8 ounces each1 egg, beaten1/2 cup water3/4 cup vegetable oilWhole macadamia nuts, toasted.

Tarragon Mustard Sauce...3 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup dry withe wine1 teaspoon dried tarragon2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 cup heavy creamSalt and ground white pepper to taste.

By Chef Mickey2012 IRON CHEF WINNER!

Tuna Steaks with Tarragon

Mustard Sauce…Procedure...

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Ingredients...

4 ServingsChop 2 ounces macadamia nuts and mix with bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Dredge tuna steaks in crumbs. Mix beaten egg and water. Dip tuna into egg/water mixture and dredge in crumbs again. Set aside. In large skillet, heat oil. Fry tuna steaks for 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Do not crowd. Drain on paper towels and place on warm platter. Serve with Tarragon Mustard Sauce and garnish with toasted whole macadamia nuts. In medium saucepan, melt butter. Add wine, tarragon and mustard. Simmer until reduced by 1/3 to 1/2. Stirring constantly, pour in cream. Simmer for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve over tuna.In this recipe, macadamia nuts beautifully complement the mild flavor of tuna. The mustard sauce adds Zest. There you have it enjoy it!!Don’t forget to stop by our restaurant, Chef Mickey’s on Blvd Fremont, and taste this recipe! And much more! Thank you and God Bless.

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ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac.org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Giuseppis Espresso on Blvd. Fremont (next to Black Dog) Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 412-3932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, [email protected]. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)

BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24)

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#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 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch)

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13-map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC)

PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email [email protected] (#1-WC)

GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – is now a drop off site for Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Giuseppis Espresso is located on Blvd. Fremont between Cruz Roja (Red Cross) and the STOP sign at Sinaloa, next to Black Dog Casino (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#1-AAC)

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). [email protected]. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg)

SEARCHING FOR A GURU – or Spiritual Guide.CALL DR. VAZQUEZ (011-52-638) 383-3014. (#1-V)

MERMAID’S MARKET – Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-5PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Fremont). Verify dates: www.facebook.com/mermaidsmarket Contact: [email protected] (# 1-1)

ART GALLERIES

GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & Jewelry-Certified 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 Espinosa-Charles 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: [email protected]. (#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)

BEAUTY SALONS

GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13)

PBC – Peñasco Beauty Center – 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)

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 [email protected] or [email protected]. (#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 [email protected]. (#30-2)

BOATS FOR SALE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – 60FT. CATAMARAN PARTY boat. Person can live aboard, bathroom, kitchen, bed, gas engine. 50 people charter. Sunset Cruise Bay tours. Mex cell (044-638) 110-6322 U.S. (702) 448-8723 (#34-1)

CATERING

LA COCINA de RAMON – Ave. Francisco González Bocanegra (638) 388-5362 (#50-1)

COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES

MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5)

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM-2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10)

GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – Inside or Outside seating. On Blvd. next to Black Dog Casino. Open for Breakfast @ 7AM. Espresso, latte, mocha, cappuccino...it’s all here. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcomed. (011-52-638) 383-5181 (#56-6)

GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – Open weekends in the Activity Center at the Sonoran Spa Resort, on Sandy Beach. (#56-7)

DENTAL SERVICES

WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3)

FM3 SERVICES

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 [email protected] or [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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)

FOR SALE

TABLE SAW FOR SALE – Like new condition $120.00usd (011-52-638) 383-1012 (#86-15)

1997 RODEO ISUZU, GOOD A/C and tires. Runs good. Silver in color. $2,200 dlls - call Nancy 383-1012 or in Phoenix (602) 412- 3932. Car is in Rocky Point. (#86-14)

1996 5TH WHEEL – Wife says sell! 32ft. w/ slide out, microwave, washer/dryer. September Blue Book $4,500 wholesale. Sell for $2,899 dlls. Glen Webster (602) 741-3167 email [email protected]. (# 86-9)

SAILBOAT – 2005, 15’ West Wight Potter, Honda 2hp motor, EZ Loader trailer. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Good as new. Great buy at $5,900usd. (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-1)

NISSAN OUTBOARD – motor, 6 hp, new, never used, $950USD. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Call (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-2)

9’ LIVINGSTON BOAT – Good Condition, $400USD. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Call (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-3)

AUTHENTIC GERMAN SAUSAGES – Walter’s Brats Sausages for sale everyday, come and taste it fresh from the BBQ Every Fri & Sat. 3PM - 7PM. Corner of Blvd Fremont & Nuevo Leon. (044-638) 110-4970. (#86-17).

FURNITURE DEALERS & DELIVERY

MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups.Email [email protected] or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

MUEBLES IMPERIALES – Comonfort and Juan de la Barrera#33. (638) 383-6480. (#90-10)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT

LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4)

PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42)

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON WHALE HILL –with spectacular views from three decks, 2bedroom, 3bath, garage with opener. Beautifully furnished. 6 month minimum lease $890.00usd/month (208) 473-4771 or (011-52-638) 382-0028. (#100-12)

SONORAN SEA LONGTERM LEASE 2 –Bdrm/2bath - Condo, Gorgeous City Lights - Ocean Views, Pool, Gym, Wi-Fi. Professionally decorated & beautifully furnished! (602) 432-8478 [email protected]. (#100-13)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE

PRINCESA B502 – $259,900 3 BED, 2 BATH. Extraordinary ocean view, fully furnished. Bank Trust in place. Call Pablo Realty. Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687 or email [email protected]. (#102-5)

PRINCESA E506 – $249,900 3 BED, 2 BATH. Beachfront View. Fully furnished. Bank Trust, LLC in place. Great rental. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687 or email [email protected]. (#102-4)

INSURANCE SERVICES

INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY –REAL estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1)

JEWELERS

JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. [email protected]. Call Max (011-52-638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2)

LOTS FOR SALE

BEACHFRONT LOT – in Playa Dorada, 20 mts x 30 mts. call Pablo Realty. Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687. [email protected]. (#115-25)

MIRADOR 25 X 35 MTRS – complete 8’ wall all around. Cistern and septic plus large cement pad ready for 3 trailers $59,000. [email protected] (602) 288-8687 or (011-52-638) 383-8657. (#115-24)

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 [email protected]. (#120-6)

LAS SAUNAS DE LOMAS CAMPESTRES (A.K.A. Ranchito) – countless advantages, detoxifies the skin, purifies the body. Also full body men and women massage available by appointment (044-638) 114-3296 or Karina at (044-638) 380-7530. (#1-LC)

DEEP SEA MASSAGE – get into it! Pamper and treat yourself with a fabulous healing massage, comfortable in your home. Help your body relax, detoxify and release stress. For appointments call local cell (044-638) 105-2706 or from the U.S. (011-521-638) 105-2706. [email protected]. (#120-35)

PEST CONTROL

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)

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1)

REALTY EXECUTIVES – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2)

RV PARKS & SPACES

CaptainRonsRVResort.Com – 200’ East of Capone’s-Behind Reggie’s 8/12. SECURE STORAGE 9’X15’ & 15’X23’ LOOK FOR SALE: Trailer on lot w/DECK&PATIO $2000 plus lot rent and electricity (a bargain) Restaurant Kitchen also available LOOK. See Jose Mon-Sat 8am-1pm (602) 476-1263. (#152-1)

SERVICES

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) 476-1837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. (#157-4)

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) 110-4728 or email [email protected]. (#157-7)

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)

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES & STAGING – Increase your rental income with quick luxury Condo-Beach-Home Updates, Furnishing Replacement & Repair,Unique Finishes, Materials & Accessories Contact Tina (602) 432-8478 [email protected], www.ziainteriors.com. (#157-1)

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 [email protected], phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www.headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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Letters to EditorWhen is the next El Golfo Run?Jon P. Wood

Jon, the next run will be in May. Memorial weekend is OUT, Mothers Day weekend is OUT, Dead Tide time is OUT...I am checking. OK, got it...Cinco de Mayo May 3-4-5, with a “Survivors Party” when we get back at the Lighthouse Restaurant on top of the hill in Rocky Point.

Hola, this is Chuck Clark and we are coming down to our home in Las Conchas tomorrow for the season. I am wondering what the latest “regulations” are concerning crossing the border??? If possible, would you be so kind as to let me know what I can and cannot bring across. I am aware of the dog food and beef restrictions but my wife seems to remember reading in your FINE newspaper that they are restricting some other new items such as vegetables, fruit and...Any insight will be helpful and I will promise to always pick up your FINE publication at my local liquor store...ThanksChuck and Peggy Clark

Sorry we didn’t get right back to you, but we were closed for the Holidays and vacations. You can always read our paper online at http://issuu.com/rockypoint OR contact us on our Facebook Page / Rocky Point Times Newspaper. With the border, on both sides north and south, changing all the time, it is best to buy what you need in Rocky Point and don’t plan on taking it back to the US. You can check the Gov’t website www.senasica.gob.mx too.

Hello AliciaI’m Mark from Facebook here is our address for the free subscription we won. Thank you so much...we love Rocky Point. Thx.Mark & Judy LaPorteWest Pittston, Pa

Well, thank you for being our 2,775th “LIKE” on our Facebook Page. Enjoy your subscription!

My husband and I and our beach neighbors took a driving trip to Baja. We had such fun that we thought that your readers might be interested too. Would you be? I have photos to go with the article. Would you be interested in these, and if so, what size should they be? Thanks for your consideration.Sue

Of course! We are always inviting our readers to share their Mexico experiences! Please send to [email protected] Attn: Alicia. Thanks!

I pick up a copy every time we are in town! Coming down this weekendJon P. Wood

Cool! Thank you for being an RPTimes reader!

Enclosed please find check for 1 yr. subscription to the Rocky Point Times.Robert DosterBuckeye, AZ

These sunrises and sunsets, at the beach, are times when God just smashes your eyes and brain with overwhelming beauty and you hear the Holy Spirit say, Is God absolutely amazing or what?????Darlene Magini Slusher

Amen, DarleneBoo Bar is my favorite beachfront tavern, but where is their kitchen?Tracy Paul Gruber

We dunnow...good question.

Hi Sandra - Thanks for the info about RP Times being closed this week. I am on vacation in Rocky Point this week and need to renew my subscription. Is there a drop-box at the office?Julia Holmes Cardenas

There’s always a gap underneath our front door at the office. Just toss your envelope in on the tile. Thanks!

Heading your way soon. Will stay till May. Can’t wait!!!!Dan Leatherman

Do you know if the City of Peñasco is still offering mail service for paying property taxes? Normally there is an ad the RP Times Paper in January.Terry Creech

City of Puerto Peñasco PO Box 217 Lukeville, AZ 85341

Hi -- with your influence with the newspaper could you instigate a program to control the fly population here? To me flies are a huge downer for the area. Besides being a pest they probably carry diseases and it would benefit all to decrease their population.ThanksJack

Yes, certainly are ugly, nasty little things. For a long while Roger Clifton (FMI) was seeing to the process of controlling the fly population by spreading or spraying something constantly on the dump. That was before the $$ crash. We will mention it to the city; ask if anything new is being done.

I love Sir Amigos and Victor at lunch time is my favorite waiter! They make the best special margarita with fruit juice and all their food is great :)Cindy Parkinson

Guess Tom and I will have to go tomorrow!!

Hi, my name is Alex, I live in Avondale AZ. I from rocky point, I like to know how I can get the rocky point times???Alex Rico

Of course, Alex. Go to www.rptimes.com, click on subscriptions to print the form, OR email us @ [email protected]

My name is Bobby Smith. My mom and step dad own The Lighthouse Restaurant on Whale Hill. I’m just writing to tell you how much I enjoy reading RPT every month. Thank you all for doing such a great job and for putting out such a fantastic newspaper.

Hola!! Well, thank you so much. What a nice letter to get from you. I just called your mom, Iva, and read to her what you wrote, and thanked her for being your mom!SandyO Rocky point Times Newspaper

I need your help. I am familiar with Rocky Point but is Pinacate over by the Sunset Cantina? Also is there room to park a truck with a quad trailer at Pinacate or do you have to park out in the open area at the end of the road?Brandie Armer-Flanders

Yes, the Pinacate condos are next to Peñasco del Sol Hotel, and across from the Sunset (which is now Jen’s Wrecked). Not sure about the parking, but we could ask around if you need us to???

How could anyone not love life in Puerto Peñasco???Brenda Barden

Not possible, Brenda!

Wow! Awesome WHALE PHOTOS how wonderful to be there & see!Susi Graham Lerma

Hi Sandy, may be getting up there to Rocky Point in May and will let you know! In the meantime, will be at the Kino Bay Music Festival March 18-19...with the new road that’s just over 4 hours away. Hey, I also have a new CD out...would be happy to send you guys a copy, don’t know if you guys ever do CD reviews but even if not, I’d like you to have one. Just shoot me your address and you’ll get a copy of “Back To Laid Back!”Mark

ABSOLUTELY Our PO Box 887 Lukeville, AZ 85341 is still a good address. Can’t wait!Shelly Slusher House, the whales are in Rocky Point, MX!!!!Darlene Magini Slusher

Yes, January and February, too (if we’re lucky!)

Hi Sandra, as you know I’ve been having a lot of health problems and the docs here in the US haven’t been able to put the big picture together yet. Do you know of a good doc there in Rocky Point that I could go to? I don’t want a holistic doc, I’m looking for an MD who is capable of diagnosing parasites and that sort of thing. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.Susie C.

Yes, when you are here, come in my offices. I will be happy to refer you.

Hey Sandra! All the fussss about the whales, I hurried to come here and again you’re not at the office… what’s the deal here guess I have to wait till next time. Anyway we had a great time here… we have a piece of Heaven! About the whales, I didn’t see anything yet.Amalia Mendoza Cueto

They’re Here!! January and February, and maybe March? We’ve posted some great shots on the Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page!!!

Yes, it was a police officer indeed; he was in a real police vehicle. We got all the ID etc, etc, but we were in fear of our lives, so we gave them the 20 dollars and decided not to pursue it. All of the police we see in Rocky Point have guns, many have machine guns. We get stopped all the time coming into Rocky Point by men on the highway with machine guns- kind of scary. What do you know about buying- owning a home in Rocky Point- we have been thinking that it might be nice to have a home there. Do you have info? Thank you I sure do LOVE your Facebook posts! I’m sorry I missed the whales!!!!Cindy L.

Cindy, the checkpoint on the highway, as you enter Rocky Point, is manned by our MILITARY. THE MILITARY CARRY RIFLES, AND ARE HERE TO PROTECT

US. They are looking for guns, ammo, drugs...anything ILLEGAL. I don’t know who you gave $20 bucks to, but something is amiss in this scenario. As for buying property in Rocky Point, yes, it is wonderful to live here. We have been here since 1990, and love it here. As I said before, I think you should talk to a few REALTORS Peñasco, find someone you like, and ask them all your questions, and them ask THEM for referrals to talk to actual RP homeowners.

Many Thanks and BIG Hugs to Sandra O’Hare and the Rocky Point Times for running the ad for Adopt-A-Classroom of Puerto Peñasco... We will be going to meet one of the RPTimes readers Jeff Cox, who saw the ad and brought down school supplies for the children...Mark Olszewski

HOW COOL IS THIS!!! WHERE THERE IS ONE...THERE ARE MORE CARING PEOPLE!

Love this pic! Our family is fortunate to have a 1br on the 9th floor of the Sonoran Sky and this is a great pic of the resort. Thanks for posting it on your Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page!Kathy Dunleavy Faller

I know. Perfect pic of the SKY!

Rocky Point is beautiful! can’t wait to get there again...soon...Linda Parady

Come on down!

We bring our dog across the border with current shots on paper from vet & rabies certificate, have had no problem. Going through Lukeville/Sonotya.Darlene Pulsifer

What’s it going to take now to get the dog across?Mark C Walker

Current rabies cert and letter (no older than 1 year - current in other words) from your vet stating animal is in good health and disease free. Same with San Luis - I was stopped there - with dog - a few months ago. And remember no dog food with beef as an ingredient. They took our wet dog food Didn’t seem to be a problem with our lamb and rice dry or our chicken and rice. We usually buy it here now, but the store ran out. Just FYI MarkLannette Phipps

Thanks for answering, Lannette

That Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Post was amazing...thank you so much for sharing that wonderful experience. You guys ROCK!Jill Potter

It’s our Facebook Page that ROCKS!!! Thanks!


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