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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editorial / Contributing Writer Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341 TELEPHONE from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS See Page 66 PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

By Lannette Phipps

ell, where to begin? I guess the obvious place to begin would be the passing of my Mother, Sandra O’Hare. I know most of you were completely surprised, but she wanted to keep her health matters private, so we respected her wishes. Mom passed away peacefully on June 15th at my Uncle’s house in Arizona City, where we had Hospice set up. Many of you probably remember that my Father, Tom O’Hare (our Forever-Editor) passed away there as well back in 2013. I can’t thank my Uncle, Patrick Kilcullen enough for letting us take over his house twice. Having someone die in your house is a pretty big bummer, in my book (my first Dad, Bob died in our house in Mexico), so for my Uncle to take that on twice…well, there just aren’t enough words to express my gratitude. My Mother did die peacefully – I know everyone always says that, but she really did, and I am so thankful for that. She had some hellish days this past year, but the last few months she was pretty much pain free and doing what she wanted like drinking cerveza, sitting in the sun all day and eating king crab legs and cherry pie. My brother, Robert Phipps, myself, my husband, Wayne Corcoran and my Uncle Pat were all with her when she passed. Last October she went to her Ajo house to escape the heat of the ranchito and she hadn’t really been feeling well for a while, but I always kind of blamed it on her missing my Dad. When you’re one true love goes away sometimes there is no recovering and I think that definitely played a part. After a phone call with my brother I came to Ajo and brought her back to see her doctor in Mexico. This started us on a very sucky journey that ended in June of this year. The things we experienced between the health care systems in Mexico and the U.S. would blow your mind. It was literally like being on a roller coaster. And I do mean literally! We went from end stage kidney disease to no kidney disease to stage IV colon cancer to uterine cancer that was 100% treatable and then to stage IV recurring endometrial cancer, which there is no cure for, and that carries a death sentence (6-months or less, possibly a few months more if you opt for chemo). My Mother has always been against chemotherapy and she wanted quality of life over quantity. Alicia and I spent weeks on top of weeks on top of weeks living out of motels in Mexicali spending 12 to 16 hours a day at the hospital every day. Our husbands were running back and forth bringing us clothes and supplies and work. It was absolutely exhausting both mentally and physically and absolutely frustrating most of the time. If it weren’t for Alicia I don’t think Mom would have made it out of the hospital in Mexicali. That’s not to say Mom didn’t have some awesome doctors and excellent care, but wow, what a life lesson. And the U.S. hospital system

was no better – I have plenty to say about that nightmare month as well – again, not that she didn’t have some great doctors and care, but boy, if you are not there every single minute of the day, it’s amazing what can happen. The whole experience was an eye-opener and I no longer believe in just a second opinion…I believe in a third and fourth and fifth if necessary. Along with my Uncle and my Brother, who lives in Wisconsin, and made many a road trip to stay with, and care for Mom, Alicia and Mario are to be given a wealth of gratitude as well for keeping the business running and getting the paper out on time as well as taking care of the ranchito and my Mom and treating her as if she was their own Mother. It’s not often that you find employees and friends who truly have your best interest at heart. I am just so very thankful for them. And, of course, my husband, Wayne, who has an endless amount of patience and compassion and who has lived the majority of the past year without me…you try walking 350lbs+ of dogs on your own! So, to conclude the details of my Mom’s health problems – and I am only giving details because I, myself, am always curious about what happened when people you know die and you had no idea they were ill. She had her lady parts removed a few years ago and was told by the doctor that no cancer had spread so no follow-up radiation was done and she never got a second opinion. Whether it started then or before we will never know, but by October of last year, and obviously before that, there was definitely cancer and it had spread and formed a tumor around her lower spine and left ureter tube (connects the kidney and bladder). Not only did she basically lose the function of her left kidney, the tumor was so large that it fractured her spine. She had been living with a broken back for who knows how long. When we finally got to a U.S. hospital in February of this year, she did have some fractions of radiation in hopes that it would shrink the tumor and relieve some of her spinal pressure. I don’t know if it worked or not because she opted to go under hospice care since she did not want to seek any further treatment and her diagnosis was 6 months or less…quality over quantity. And she did indeed have some quality – most I think thanks to my brother, who is a pretty good drill sergeant and made her eat lots and exercise. She thrived very well for the first 3-months and we went to lunch and dinner and to the beauty salon and she went on “Booze Cruises” with my Uncle and friends around the golf course. We watched a lot of movies, drank a lot of beer and wine, ate a lot of food, and did a lot of internet shopping. I would like to thank the great gals at New Image Salon in Arizona City and her hospice nurse, Crystal, who was absolutely awesome as well as Michael Jackson, the owner of Bedillions Restaurant in Casa Grande – an excellent place to eat! And to Compassus Hospice for the excellent care they provided. If, God forbid, you have to be under hospice care, I would choose them and move to the Casa Grande vicinity so you can have Crystal B as your nurse.

And now that brings us to present day and it looks like I am back on the scene. I never really “left” the paper as Mom still made me write the Editorial, but I did take a long leave when I brought my first Dad (Bob) down to live with us. I’ve worked at the paper since 1995 and most of you know me from when I was there every day. I do a great job (in my opinion) but, unfortunately, I do not have the awesome personality and love of people that my Mom had. I would much rather be roaming the beach with my two Great Danes or paddle boarding, than attending social functions and parties, but I guess all that is going to change now. I’m wondering if I should replace her frog collection with my Pez collection…eh, probably not… what will I do with all of those frogs? Hmmm. And I have enlisted the help of my Uncle Pat, who does have a similar personality to my Mom – I guess being that it’s her brother it is to be expected – so I am excited for him to come down more often and for all of you to meet him. He is a super fun person and pretty soon I expect to see him sippin’ cerveza at Manny’s new pool bar. Sandra Jo O’Hare, you were the best Mom and a giant pain in my keester, but I will miss you every single moment of my life and I hope that your dream came true and you have found your one true love, Thomas Nelson O’Hare again wherever you are. I look forward to getting back to work supporting Rocky Point and promoting tourism as we have done for the past 25 years. I believe the Rocky Point Times is an incredible asset to the community and I plan to honor the legacy my parents have left me. I am very thankful for all of the people who have helped us through this difficult time. It is very hard for me to imagine the world – and especially Rocky Point – without my Mom in it. I know she will be missed by many of you and I’m sorry she didn’t get to say goodbye to each and every one of you. I think I can speak for Alicia too when I say if you mention Sandy to us, expect to see tears for quite some time. We are forced to start a new chapter without her, but I promise you that we are just as dedicated to Rocky Point as ever. Stay cool and have a great August!

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Rocky Point has lost its number one cheerleader. To put it in language I’m confident she would approve: Sandy O’Hare has left the building. The flamboyant lady put Peñasco on the map for thousands of weekenders and RVers, and I suspect hundreds more moved here because of the exciting news and information she (and Tom and Lannette) splashed across the pages of the Rocky Point Times. Beginning in the mid-’90s I dropped by the Times office many times to grab an extra copy of the paper, or later to borrow a book. However, I didn’t formally meet Sandy O’Hare until I offered, via email or phone (there may have been cocktails involved) to write a humor column for the paper. I told her it would be like a Seinfeld episode: about nothing. She seemed intrigued, and asked that I meet her to get acquainted.

My wife (also Sandy) and I were waiting for Sandy O at the appointed time in the restaurant she chose. She was fashionably late, as I would later learn was her modus operandi. I had seen her photo for many years in the RP Times, but was not quite prepared when she walked in wearing an impossibly colorful skirt and top. The

ensemble didn't quite match, but it didn’t seem to matter to her. With each step her gaudy skirt swirled, her glitzy necklaces swayed and the jingle-jangle of a dozen bracelets sounded like a team of Budweiser Clydesdales wearing sleigh bells. Patrons and waiters greeted her, parted like the Red Sea at Moses’ command, and she arrived at our table, recognizing me by my captain’s hat. During quick handshakes we couldn't avoid the rings she wore on nearly every finger. We enjoyed small talk and big glasses of something cold. We ordered some food and, just as quickly as she arrived, she excused herself, jumped up and rushed to another appointment she had, probably late to that one, too. A decade and 128 columns later, I am forever grateful for Sandy’s fleeting friendship. Through good times and those not so good, she was instrumental in helping transform Peñasco into a better place to visit, live and work. She was a oneof-a-kind person who will be profoundly missed. Adios, mi amiga Sandita.

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And the Winner of The Rocky Point Times Photo Contest is… FIRST PLACE WINNER

By Mark Paliscak

appy August to everyone in Rocky Point Land! I sincerely hope your summer is going famously. The weather has been kind to us so far this summer and yep, we had to finally turn on the AC in late June, but the nights have been amazing! August is typically a bit hot and humid, but hey, if you have a cold beverage and are floating in a pool or our sea, it should be happy days ahead. Thank you once again to our FABULOUS sponsors of the Rocky Point Times Photo Contest… SHARK BITE BOO BAR LAGUNITAS BREWING COMPANY Our contest truly could not happen without you wonderful people who donated awesome prizes for our winners. So, please…go out and support Shark

SECOND PLACE WINNER

Bite, Boo Bar and pick up some Lagunitas for your pad and help support those who support our town! I know that Rocky Point gets more and more popular, so many vacationers throughout the entire year: My friends who handle many of the rentals in town keep telling me they are booked weekly and subscriptions and readers of the Rocky Point Times increase every year so I guess it should not have been a shocker to see all the entries into this year’s RPTimes Photo Contest! It does take a bit of time and organization to keep things in order with the contest and our esteemed panel of judges (3 drunks I met at the bar...just joshin’…there were 4…kidding again) who are well-respected citizens of our community…ok, they live in Rocky Point. It was entertaining as always and there were so many great photos, that it was a bit hard, but THREE PHOTOS really stood out and thus became the WINNERS OF THE ROCKY POINT TIMES PHOTO CONTEST… DRUM ROLL PLEASE… ***THIRD PLACE WINNER... MISS KAREN MAY OF ROCKY POINT, SONORA **RUNNER UP WINNER…MISS NELDA BYNUM OF ARIZONA, USA (sorry no town given) *GRAND PRIZE WINNER…MISS JESSICA LYNN OF SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, USA.

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who participated. Ya gotta be in it to win it…just ask Karen, Nelda and Jessica! Please keep in your prayers Sandy O’Hare of our own, Rocky Point Times. Sandy went onto the bright side not too long ago and she was really an angel around town. She truly cared for the people of Rocky Point and lived to make a difference in her community. She will be sorely missed by the newspaper, her friends and family and our whole community. God bless you Sandy… Be sure and keep your antennas high for the ongoing fabulous news about Manny’s Beach Club renovation which began in early July. Manny’s was truly the Rocky Point staple for fun times for many decades. The new and improved Manny’s will have a large pool open to the public with a swim up bar, a giant palapa with dance floor, a sports bar and several stages for bands just to name a few of the “surprises” coming our way at

THIRD PLACE WINNER

Manny’s Beach Club. I believe the new and improved Manny’s will be a great addition to not only the Mirador but also Rocky Point in general. The grand re-opening is scheduled for October and plans are for a giant BASH that the whole town is invited to…now THAT’S going to be a party you do not want to miss out on! COUNT ME IN!!!! And I will be dropping by to check on the progress at Manny’s Beach Club and keep us all abreast of the progress! I am off to another excursion with my family to our annual getaway to another one of favorite places beside Rocky Point…Palm Beach, Aruba. A bit of rest and relaxation... AhhhhhhhhhhRuba! After all, as Kevin Welch was quoted… There’ll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read ’em but all that’s gonna matter is that little dash between ’em. So, go make your dash an amazing one and enjoy every day to the fullest! And, do it best here in Rocky Point! Adios Amigos! GOD BLESS

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Art on our Sandy Shores By Anita Kaltenbaugh

n May, we hosted the 1st Annual Rocky Point Sand Castle Contest. A pretty easy contest to enter, whoever wanted to attempt to build a castle or sculpture in the sand, could enter for free. The deadline was June 30th. The only rules: must be created on the fabulous sands of Rocky Point, must be a sand sculpture, and the photo emailed or texted to me. The winner would win an Amazon gift card and of course, bragging rights. I’m happy to announce the winner of the 1st Annual Rocky Point Sand Castle (Sculpture) Contest, is…drum roll please, Jeff Tunison.

Winner Jeff Tunison

Jeff states this particular piece of sand art, he built solo on the last day of his trip, and adds, “I’d been thinking about it for several weeks. It took me about 1 ½ hours to complete the sculpture.”

Close-up of winning entry.

Another entry

Winning sculpture: A sand guitar with music notes morphing into a sea horse going out to the Sea of Cortez.

Jeff submitted several magnificent pieces of art made on the sand. Although any entry is worthy of praise, big or small, Jeff ’s entries were creative and truly pieces of art.

Building sandcastles and sand sculptures are great activities for all ages to engage in and can be built as a team or an individual. In my May article in Rocky Point Times, I researched the history of the sandcastle, and the largest Sand Art Festival in Portugal. You don’t have to be an artist, you just have to try. When I asked the winner, why he likes to build sand castles, Jeff said, “Building sandcastles is a great lesson in “letting go”, as they only last a few hours before they are taken back by the sea.”

What do you need to build a sandcastle? Well, you can use anything, from cups, plates, bowls, spatulas, sticks, shovels, butter knifes, spoons and buckets. Our winner this year used some unique tools, “I’ve got quite a collection of tools to sculpt with now, my favorite is my old letter opener from work. It gives me great pleasure to sculpt sand castles with that.” Sounds awesome to me! What a great use of a letter opener. I would much rather be building castles by the sea with a letter opener, than opening mail, especially junk mail and bills! Our winner, Jeff is originally from the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, and first came to the sandy shores of Puerto Peñasco in 1975. He moved to Arizona and started coming often in the

90’s. In 2000, he and his wife purchased a condo at the Princesa de Peñasco, one of the very first condos on Sandy Beach. They love the town and the people and enjoy shelling at Cholla Bay and in offthe-beaten-path locations around the city. Occasionally they check- out the touristy places, and have explored UNESCO Heritage site, Pinacate Biosphere, several times. Jeff wins a gift card from Amazon, but asked to donate his winnings to Barb’s Dog Rescue. What a great idea! Which gave me a thought for next year’s contest. Next May/ June, we will hold the 2nd annual Rocky Point Sand Castle/Sand Art Contest and raise some money for charity. Now that you know how great it is to build a piece of art in the sand, you have a whole year to get those creative juices flowing and plan what you could sculpt, on the sandy shores. In 2019, Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus a special prize for applicants 12 and under. More details to come in 2019. If you are a business or company and would like to be a sponsor, please contact me at aksmithbook@gmail.com. So, congratulations to our winner, Jeff Tunison, who ends our conversation with, “The Sea of Cortez and surrounding area is amazing.” It sure is. I couldn’t agree more. Thanks Jeff for your art, making RP, if only for a minute, even more beautiful until the next big wave rolls in.

Come visit Rocky Point, everyone needs a little sand in their suitcase.

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

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Investment in Puerto Peñasco Yields Big Returns

Kiko Munro and Arizona Legislator Tony Rivero Sign Collaborative Agreement

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

conomic growth and opportunity is alive and well in Puerto Peñasco with 2018 being a major year for growth and expansion for this charming little fishing village nestled between the Sea of Cortez and the majestic Sonoran Desert. Already this year, tourism is surpassing levels of 2017, and there have been major announcements regarding the completion of the much-anticipated cruise terminal, a commitment from a cruise line to begin service to the terminal once the port is completed, an announcement from an airline to begin nonstop service from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Puerto Peñasco International Airport and finally a commitment to safety made between the State of Arizona and Sonoran officials for travelers all in the last six months.

Cruise Terminal

After being on hold for nearly two years, construction is supposed to resume on Rocky Point’s cruise terminal after an infusion of cash by the Sonoran Government back in December during the annual meeting of the ArizonaMexico Commission at the Puerto Peñasco Convention Center. The Mexican federal government had appropriated the equivalent of more than $13 million U.S.D. in the 2018 budget to finish the first phase of the three-phase port project. Completion is scheduled for 2020. A major boost to the long-awaited cruise terminal occurred in the Spring when Puerto Peñasco Mayor Kiko Munro announced that Cruise and Maritime Voyages, a British passenger cruise line, plans to offer its services in Puerto Peñasco starting in 2020 making them the first company to announce plans to serve the future terminal.

The company plans to offer its services first in Acapulco, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas starting in 2019. Then by 2020 it will expand its cruise routes in the Sea of Cortez to include routes to Puerto Peñasco, Topolobampo, Guaymas, Santa Rosalia, Loreto and La Paz.

Non-Stop Flight Service

Recently Puerto Peñasco Mayor Munro announced that Swift Air will begin regularly scheduled flights to Puerto Peñasco International Airport originating out of Mesa Gateway starting in October. This news will only add to the growth Puerto Peñasco is currently experiencing and it is expected that the airline will start with two scheduled trips a week with capacity for up to 150 travelers each trip. Founded in 1997, Swift Air is a full-service aviation enterprise according to their website. They operate a fleet of 737 airliners with updated interiors and amenities to include spacious and comfortable seating, inflight wifi, and a variety of seating and table options.

Tourism Setting Records

With the economy doing well in the United States, Americans have more disposable income to spend nowadays and those from Arizona, Southern California and Las Vegas are certainly spending it here in Puerto Peñasco. Visits by Americans is expected to increase 10% to 15% over 2017’s numbers which saw 2.3 million visitors cross the border destined for our pristine beaches. This year could set the all-time record for the most visits in a single year.

The goal of the project is to improve travel safety conditions for the tourists which numbered over a million people in 2017. According to The Arizona Republic, such improvements will be added security patrols on the route to assists with accidents, vehicle breakdowns and provide a general awareness for travel conditions. The Arizona Republic also reported that Sonoran officials will also proactively communicate traffic conditions with 511 and az511.gov, which is responsible for monitoring accidents, construction projects, road closures and more. Another feature will include new electric signage in English and Spanish that will flash safety messages, alerts, and general information to the traveling public.

Investment Opportunities

There are no shortages of investment opportunities available in the real estate market. From large-scale land development to purchasing a couple lots and building some income properties, there is no better place to be at this moment in time that Puerto Peñasco. Building a home is not a difficult process if you work with a reputable company and construction costs can range from $70-$100 a sq ft which is about half the costs of construction in the United States. Also, prices for land are still at reasonable levels so now is the time to strike while the iron is hot as they say.

Commitment to Safety

The drive from Phoenix to Puerto Peñasco will become a little safer for travelers this year after officials from the Arizona Department of Transportation and officials from the State of Sonora came together to establish a safety corridor along Mexico Route 8, the highway that takes travelers to Puerto Peñasco last month.

Swift Air at Night Photo - Swift Air will begin regularly scheduled flights to Puerto Peñasco International Airport originating out of Mesa Gateway starting in October. (Photo Courtesy of flyswiftair.com)

The goal of the new safety corridor project is to improve travel safety conditions for the tourists which numbered over a million people in 2017. (Photo Courtesy of the Arizona Department of Transportation) About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

ayor Kiko Munro announced the signing of a collaborative agreement between Puerto Peñasco and Arizona legislator Tony Rivero, with the goal of establishing a Trade and Tourism Liaison Office in Puerto Peñasco. The office, which will be coordinated by Alan Renteria, will also provide a direct line to the United States in case of an emergency. Joining Mayor Kiko Munro and Legislator Tony Rivero at the important event to announce the initiative were Verlon M. José, ViceChairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation, as well as political analyst and promoter of Mexico-US bilateral affairs Dr. Juan Hernández, María Jesús Cervantes of Chicanos por la Causa, along with Municipal Economic Development Coordinator Jorge Valdés Félix, and representatives from several city sectors. Kiko Munro detailed the project is highly influenced by different factors, such as a 57% rise in real estate sales as reported by AMPI (Mexican Association of Professional Realtors), and the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) registered growth in visitors to almost 2 million 400 thousand yearly, with increasingly more coming down each month. Legislator Tony Rivero noted in the past he generally visited Puerto Peñasco three times a year, though now these visits will be more frequent with establishment of this office. He emphasized the goal is to ensure tourists know we are alert and want them to feel safe in Puerto Peñasco. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/ JimNewsletter

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There is a New Kid in Town

Random Summer Thoughts

By Stephanie Wood

By Rob Baylor

ctually, not a kid, it is a BBQ restaurant. The name of it is The BBQ House and it is located at Guillermo 38 between Sonora and Melchor Ocampo. It was opened on May 21st, 2018 by Jesus Cuevas who you might recognize as the Manager of Southside Jillz Bar and Grill. You might recognize that he was the chef that won The Taste of Peñasco 2017 with his presentation of BBQ. He also does his BBQ at Jillz on Sunday. This is a family owned restaurant and is managed by Roy Cuevas, Jesus’ nephew with the most important person, wife Betty as the all-around person, and his two sons Dominick and Bruno are waiters. Dominic has been making the BBQ sauces from scratch. He makes Chipotle, Habanero, Blackberry Bourbon, Original, and Apricot Habanero. Yumm! Jesus and family moved here after living in California for about fifteen years. Nobody believed in him until he met Jill. Her encouragement led him to open his place and all he wanted to do was feed his family. My wife Nancy and I had the pleasure of eating there and it was heaven on a plate. I especially liked the Habanero sauce. Tangy, and not too hot. There are several choices on the menu including a family platter. You can order take out or delivery or sit in and enjoy the excellent service. Give it a try, you will love it. Phone number 638-100-6886.

e just returned from our yearly trip to Wisconsin, where we spend a week on a lake, in a small town (instead of a small town on the beach). The weather is not much different from Rocky Point in the summer, hot and humid; and you need an ice cold cerveza and a large body of water to survive. The people are friendly and the air is fresh. Come to think of it, the main difference is the rolling green fields with lots of cows, instead of the desert.

Spontaneous Puerto Peñasco Weekend

chicken there are skewers of fried cheese, sausage and cheese , shrimp, a slider, bacon wrapped cheese, some picked vegetables, and of course olives and pickles. And, don’t forget the beer chaser, you have to have a beer chaser in WI. We actually had a family completion to finish this “Beast” (yeah, I was on the winning team). I’m kind of putting this out there in case any of the bars of Rocky Point want to come up with a crazy signature drink that will attract people from far and wide. In addition to eating and drinking, there is a lot of floating on the lake on the pontoon boat. We have no WiFi at the lake and limited cell phone service, so we all usually run out of data within the first two days. This year, I tried something radically different…I didn’t use my phone at all unless it was to take a picture or play a few games of solitaire before bed. I went even further and deleted my social media apps off my phone so I couldn’t even be tempted to look. It ended up being one of the most relaxing trips I’ve had. Now that Rocky Point pretty much has WiFi everywhere and cell phone service is much better than it used to be, it’s hard to disconnect even when you’re on the beach. I think I’m going to make it a habit to delete social media for a weekend per month on a regular basis, just to tune out and unwind.

Now, WI is known for being a party state, it can definitely compete with Rocky Point on beer consumption. There’s even a company with a brand of shirts called “Drink Wisconsinbly”. WI is also famous for Bloody Mary garnishes. I bring this up because we went to a bar called Sobelman’s, where they are famous for a Chicken Fried Bloody Mary. It’s an amazing concoction with a whole fried chicken on top of a pitcher of Bloody Mary; in addition to the

I hope everyone is finishing up a great summer on the beach, or somewhere cooler. Buen Viaje!

By Vince Deadmond

have been known to jump at the chance to go to Puerto Peñasco. So, when a few of my obligations and promises looked as if they could be shirked, I was all in for a spontaneous Puerto Peñasco weekend. My daughter Suzi and I had made noises that we should fish Peñasco again when she goes down for her lifelong friends bachelorette party. Our plans sat on the back burner until the last possible moment. Thursday evening about 8 PM we did some texting and made some quick phone calls. By 9 PM we had decided to leave Mesa early Friday morning. Suzi already had accommodations at one of the nice condo towers on Sandy Beach. I didn’t have a hotel room but I did have my fishing stuff as we headed south at 6 AM Friday morning. Having done several bachelorette parties previously Suzi described the process as herding cats. She knew that the group would not arrive until late afternoon, so that would give her sometimes to have lunch, do some shopping, and fish with her dad. We checked the tide chart and found that the high tide (a good time to fish) would be around 4 PM. We wanted to fish the last two hours of the incoming tide. It was still early around 10 AM when we got into town. I called a Bed and Breakfast place that I wanted to stay at, and they were booked. I checked with a hotel and they were booked also. Finally I managed to grab the last room from the third place I contacted. Father’s Day weekend was a busy one in Peñasco, as many of the holiday weekends are. Work gets in the way…and time escapes us all, Suzi had not been fly fishing for about two years, but her casting stroke soon returned and she was able to deliver the fly. I had a new Go Pro camera that I was playing with, and managed to get some good video of Suzi making a double haul cast. It was good just to get on the water and enjoy the Sea of Cortez with my daughter. We managed to hook a few fish, and not do ourselves too much damage with errant casts in the strong wind. Since it was a quick trip we released the fish that we caught at the First Estuary. That was the first day of my spontaneous weekend and it was a good one. My word of advice, “If you get a chance to go fish, go do it!” Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware True Value 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM

Dog days of summer are upon us, please consider helping feed and care for the many dogs, cats and kittens we have at the center. You can send a donation through Paypal at nancy_phelan@yahoo. com. It will take you directly to the corporate bank account. Thank you for all of your help on behalf of the animals. My oldest Granddaughter, Frankie was visiting the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point 17 years ago and we had just rescued an abandoned puppy found in the street in a box. Frankie insisted on taking him home to Phoenix. She named him Rufus. Although he was close to death, he somehow made it and has been a loving companion to Frankie. She eventually had two boys, Isaiah and Luke, who bonded with Rufus. I received this message from Frankie... Yesterday my best friend of 17 years passed away, it's funny because my parents only let me take him home because they didn't think he was going to make half way out of Mexico. He was the size of my 8year-old hand and he made it to Arizona and he's been a little spunky fighter ever since. I knew his time was coming, but I didn't realize how hard it was going to hit me. The worst part was having Luke's best friend since he's known since birth taken from him. It was hard seeing him think that he was going to come home from

Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive

By Barbara Iverson

eel the warm ocean breeze, while enjoying the sand and the sea - that’s what Rocky Point is all about: relief from the stress of everyday life. However, a little shopping therapy could also help. After the sun and sea, a shopping trip to Rodeo Drive is the perfect ending to your vacation. On Rodeo Drive, you’ll find wonderful resort clothing that you can’t find anywhere else, and it’s perfectly suited to our hot climate.

the vet happy and healthy. I thought it was going to continue to get harder when Luke woke up this morning looking for him so they can eat breakfast and watch cartoons like they do every morning for the last 3 years and not being able to find him. Tonight at bedtime Luke came out of his room and said "Mommy, I want to cuddle my Rufus". Holding back emotion I just said, “Baby you can’t. Rufus died and he can't cuddle with you anymore". Luke looked at me and responded, "I know Mommy, but he came and talked to me so I know he's gone but he has a nice ghost and he visits me now". It broke my heart, but it also made it whole again knowing Luke understands now and that he's going to be okay. I'm devastated he's gone, but thank life for giving me and my family a long 17 happy years. Rest in paradise Rufus. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

Tlaxcala has cool cotton clothes for both men and women. Tlaxcala’s selection of men and women embroidered blouses

is outstanding. Then, just down the street at Temo’s Talavera (yes, the pottery store), you’ll also find some wonderful selections. Before you begin your shopping spree, don’t forget to stop by Rico’s for a pair of custom made sandals. Rico will have them made in only 30 minutes so you can pickup your new sandals as you complete your shopping spree. Just down from Rico is a great selection of sunglasses. The glasses are well-priced so you may want to pick up several pairs.

Please don’t forget Fabiola’s because their cool gauze selections from Guadalajara, and unique, colorful jewelry, are a must-have in the summer heat. Cool sophistication is the perfect resort look. After you finish putting your new outfits together, stop by Mariachi’s and Tequila for a frosty margarita and some of the best food in Rocky Point – a perfect end to your wonderful day shopping along Rodeo Drive. Incredible selections, friendly vendors, delicious restaurants, and the best prices in town - your stay in Rocky Point isn’t complete without a trip to Rodeo Drive.

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Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts!

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

New Garbage Trucks to Provide Free Sanitation Services

Seven new garbage trucks arrived in Puerto Peñasco on the afternoon of June 17th. These, announced Mayor Kiko Munro, are meant to provide free residential trash pick-up services across the entire city, when previously service had cost $50 pesos monthly. The mayor explained the Department of Sanitation (OOMISLIM) will now have the 7 trucks at its disposal, each with the capacity of hauling 10 tons. These trucks will be added to the OOMISLIM vehicle pool, currently consisting of 4 garbage trucks the municipality had, along with a dump truck, back hoes, and outriggers for the "Peñasco Limpio" program.

Meanwhile in track & field, Zamir Yanes Palomera obtained a silver medal in the Sub-18 4×100 meter relay. Juan Angel Cota Ibarra and Alonso Dominguez garnered 5th place in the high jump event.

Lazaro Cardenas Street to be resealed with asphalt

Mayor Kiko Munro reported on infrastructure project #21, in which the municipal administration has begun rehabilitation of Lazaro Cardenas Street from Rafael Godoy Blvd to Las Conchas Blvd. This important avenue will be covered in 17,840 meters of 3 cm thick asphalt, representing a total investment of 4.8 million pesos. Public Works Coordinator, Terencio Gutierrez Valenzuela, detailed this project will consist of leveling out 9 manholes, valve boxes, and installation of 3300 linear meters of vertical signage. The project is expected to take 6 weeks. On a final note, Gutierrez Valenzuela detailed Lazaro Cardenas Street will intersect with Rafael Godoy Blvd, thereby improving traffic flow and fulfilling a commitment made with residents in the area of Nuevo Peñasco.

Rocky Point Rally 2018 - Not too Early to Make Plans

This will be the 18th year for the Rocky Point Rally, which welcomes nearly 10,000 bikers from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada each November for four days of fiesta, rides, music, and more on the shore of the Sea of Cortez. Donation registration, along with proceeds from Rally events (bike show, poker run) go to seven local charities including: Breast Cancer awareness group, home for the elderly, school for children with special needs, Children's and Family Services organizations in Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta (DIF), the Fire Department, and the local Red Cross.

Local Police Receive Training from MiamiDade Public Safety Training Institute

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Puerto Peñasco athletes bring home weightlifting / track & field medals Puerto Peñasco's First Non-Pemex Gas Station Opens

Rocky Point is joining the larger cities of Mexico in attracting non-Pemex gas stations. Since the recent deregulation of the industry, independent stations have been fairly slow to pop up and experts say that it will still be 3 to 5 years before we start seeing a difference in prices because of increased competition. Our new BP station is located on Benito Juarez in the old Circle K location. The current price for one liter of regular unleaded is $18.48 pesos. In round numbers, that is approximately: 4 liters to 1 gallon (rounded), and $18.48 pesos at an exchange rate of 20 to 1 is roughly $.92 dollars. So, $.92 per liter works out to about $3.70 dollars per gallon.

After a great performance by Puerto Peñasco's athletes at the 2018 National Olympics and Youth National Championship, eight athletes brought back eleven medals in track & field and weightlifting. Municipal Athletic Director, Mario Lopez Palomo, explained the national weightlifting competition was held in Toluca, Mexico State from May 23rd through May 27th, while the national track & field meet was from May 31st to June 3rd. In the weightlifting category, Abdeel Rodriguez Lugo and Alejandro Fernandez Lugo won 3 gold medals each; Sergio Luis Lara Villegas won 3 silver medals; Ivan Esteban Rodriguez Jimenez won a bronze medal; while Omar Aniceto obtained 5th place in the overall standings.

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Mayor Kiko Munreo Presents Uniforms to the Civil Protection Office and Fire Department

To mark the 44th anniversary of the local fire department, Mayor Kiko Munro presented the active personnel and volunteer firefighters with 54 new uniforms. The mayor was proud to highlight improvement to infrastructure at the fire station, better training, as well as more equipment and tools for firefighters. On a final note, the mayor reminded everyone of firefighters Alfonso Sanchez Miranda and Hector Rivera Hernandez, founders of the local fire department, and highlighted the valiant effort made by "smoke eaters" in providing residents and tourists with security throughout the year.

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for her help and support in making this historic training activity a reality. He detailed the objective of this international plan is to increase local police officers' ability and performance in order to improve public

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accreditation. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www. tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

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

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO)

ABC (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex TAP - Phone: 383-6761 (Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico) W side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, N of the signal at Constitucion

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Music school show astounds audiences A literary column

By Marciane Diane

t is with a sad heart that I write today with the news of Sandy’s passing on my mind. Few of us knew she was in such precarious health. We owe a great debt to Sandy and Tom for the years of service to our community here in Puerto Peñasco. It quite simply will not be the same without them. It is for this reason that we all must do even more than our usual share to keep Rocky Point Times alive and well. With that in mind…here goes my best for the August edition. I’m on travel again; this time I’m in Nogales to register my new-to-me Toyota SUV my dear lad bought for me away out in Modesto, CA. See, that’s what I was doing last month when I ‘wrote from the road’…I was on my way to pick up this amazing beast. Goodness it is a huge presence. I drove all the way home from San Diego where we met half way between Napa, where my son lives, and here. I was very adventurous and came home via Calexico, Mexicali and San Luis, then on down through El Golfo. Such amazing country to see; the astounding wind farm on the mountains outside San Diego; the massive expanse of Colorado desert far more barren than the Sonoran one we all know from our travels back and forth through Lukeville; and finally the vastness of the geology of the Baja coastline…each in turn took my breath away. This journey I took that more familiar route - Hwy 86 to 19 and on to Nogales. I stopped just after Sells at the Indian trading company there. In addition to two fun pair of sterling silver ear rings I had the good fortune to speak with the shop keeper for over an hour while dark clouds moved in over Kitt Peak. She was one of the wisest persons I’ve spoken to in many a day. She is an elder of the Tohono O’odham Nation…we reviewed the state of the nation(s), young folks today and preserving cultural heritage through native languages. She claims the biggest barrier for the young folks today is that they don’t know how to do chores! While I was there this poem arrived: ******************************* Darkened Skies

By Cholla Charli

he audience smiled, sighed, laughed, wept, applauded and shouted “bravo” as they marveled at the end-of-the-year performances by students from the Puerto Peñasco Youth Orchestra and Choir last month at the Municipal Auditorium. Maestro German Esquer conducting the Peñasco Youth Orchestra and Choir during end-of-the-year performance at the municipal auditorium.

Peñasco Mayor Ernesto “Kiko” Munro (left) was on hand to commend Maestro Esquer and to present certificates to each of the students.

The two young women are incredibly gifted sopranos and musicians, and there are many more students in the school following in their footsteps. The school is headed by Maestro German Esquer, with support from three other instructors, and is part of the city's Casa de Cultura. I encourage everyone who enjoys music and live performance to plan now to attend the Christmas program by these very talented students and watch for announcements of other public performances. You will be amazed at the talent that has been cultivated in this tourist town and fishing village.

The Thursday evening show was a traditional school recital, with beginners through accomplished musicians demonstrating, in solos and small group performances, what they have learned through the years. It ended with the school's rock band, the Beamers, performing three “covers” by renowned heavy metal bands.

The performance by the school's new Mariachi group was a highlight of the Friday presentation.

Blueblack clouds dropped like cloaks on the jagged peaks wrapping them in grey mist giving solace M. Diane @7.10.18 ******************************* Have you all had poems arrive. Do you have a favorite poet you would like to share? Join us won’t you for our monthly online writer’s group at: m.diane.writeon@gmail. com *A technical note: when writing to us, please put online writing group in the subject so the span filter won’t eat your message.

Friday night's show included a variety of numbers by the full orchestra and choir, and featured the school's new Mariachi group. Under the leadership of Maestro Felipe Ventura, the group was enormously popular with the audience, which even persuaded them to do an encore. The undisputed highlights of the evening, which brought tears to the eyes of announcer David Santiago Manuel Iara and others, were the opera performances by Estefany Perez performing Mozart's aria “The Magic Flute – Queen of the Night,” and Bianey Martinez performing a meditation from the opera “Thais” by Jules Massenet.

Music School graduate Yulissa Garcia Sanabria with German Esquer, director of the Peñasco school of music. Yulissa will be going to Guadalajara to study biochemistry at the university and music on weekends.

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MAIL SERVICES Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Twin Dolphins. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable.

U.S. MAIL DELIVERY TO ROCKY POINT Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

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

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

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

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

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

You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.

• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kilombo Cafe

he desire to provide Puerto Peñasco with a space where youth can meet to have fun and show their artistic skills took three brothers to open a space at Plaza Las Gaviotas, local number 12, named KILOMBO CAFE where the tastiest cups of coffee are prepared in all its forms. In addition to a variety of coffee drinks they also serve a variety of other drinks as well

as delicious sandwiches, handmade bread and the best desserts. Héctor, Laura and Aldo Rivera joined forces and took on the task of preparing a special space where families and young people can enjoy a pleasant time and it is 100% healthy. They opened their doors on Saturday, June 30th and they feature and open artistic forum for all the young rock artists in music, painting and theater with spaces for the exhibition of their works to the public. They also have an artistic program featuring musicians from Tucson, Arizona. They are open every day from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM and they invite all of you to come to where you will be treated as you deserve by Laura.

OCV Peñasco Participates in Sonora Arizona Commission and Sonora Fest

he Puerto Peñasco Conventions and Visitors Bureau (OCV) attended the Sonora-Arizona, Arizona-Mexico Commission, held June 14th & 15th in Tucson, AZ, where they also hosted one of the initial welcoming events. At the summit meeting, which was held at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa located on the west side of Tucson, OCV President Hector Vazquez del Mercado spoke about the importance of the Safety Corridor inaugurated on March 5th of this year, as well as the impact this has had socially and throughout the media. Vazquez del Mercado highlighted the increase in the number of visitors to Puerto Peñasco, as well promotional TV campaigns the OCV has been running, representing an investment of 28 thousand dollars. These promotional spots, done in partnership with the tourist developments of Esmeralda, Playa Bonita, Peñasco del Sol, and Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort, have aired on channels 15 ABC, CHANNEL 5 CBS, CHANNEL 10 FOX, and CHANNEL 3. Furthermore, a 10 thousand dollar social media investment has reached 2 million views and had over 300,000 interactions. The OCV President mentioned the influx of vehicles crossing the border at the Lukeville, AZ - Sonoyta, Sonora crossing has increased by 15% compared to the 2017 period, with this year already reporting the crossing of 121,390 privately owned vehicles. Similarly, Vazquez del Mercado emphasized additional equipment required for the Safety Corridor requires to instill greater trust as both tourism and commercial activities continue to strengthen. At the bi-national meeting, the

signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was highlighted in order to promote a tourism campaign that promotes both states as one single tourist destination. During the binational meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed that highlights the goal of promoting tourism across both Arizona and Sonora as a sole tourist destination. SONORA FEST 2018 The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) also took part in Sonora Fest 2018, which took place in Sierra Vista, AZ June 16th 17th following the Arizona-Sonora Commission. The OCV had been invited to participate by the State Tourism Office (COFETUR) and the Secretary of the Economy. Sonora Fest is a space in which small and medium sized Sonoran companies can promote and consolidate their products, integrating themselves into the international market. Nearly 60 businesses from different sectors including tourism, food, textiles, jewelry, and furniture, among others, participated in this year's event. Jorge Vidal, Secretary of the Economy for the state of Sonora, accompanied by Sierra Vista mayor Rick Mueller, and Arizona Secretary of State Michelle Reagan, visited each of the displays to learn more about all the regional products offered. OCV-Peñasco, along with other businesses and OCVs from across Sonora, was present at the successful event. Those that visited the Peñasco display were very interested in visiting and were seemingly surprised at the great progress made in the city's tourism infrastructure. People asked about safety in traveling to Puerto Peñasco and they were informed about the recently implemented Safety Corridor.

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

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

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

AL ANON See us on Facebook: Rocky Point Alanon Same location as our AA Meetings (See below AA announcement) Schedule; Thursdays 11am. Contact: Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Welcome Open AA Meetings at South Of The Border Passport Club Location: Directly Across from: Granada del Mar Hotel South Sinaloa Blvd. Where the road ends and the sea begins At the office of: Oc3an View Ministries Schedule:M-W-F 10:00am Sat. 5:30 pm Contact: Conrado: MX cell 638-109-8017 Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

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

AMOR MINISTRIES

BUNCO BABES

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 3:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month October-June at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.

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

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

AMPI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

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

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

EL GOLFO RUN Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. 480-463-6255 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

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

Free Fun Family events: scheduled throughout the year watch for them on FBoc3anviewminisry Please come join us. For information about serving opportunities at Our Dinner, Thrift Store, Mission Groups, Fun Free Family events, construction projects and rehab center ministries go to: www.oc3eanviewministry.com Conrad Flores, President and Founder oceanviewministry@gmail.com US: 480-264-1172 MX: 638-109-8017

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB

MEN’S SHELTER

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

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

MISSION VILLA GRANADA 2 blocks east of Lucas Chicken, in the former Villa Granada Hotel. We provide lodging and meals for Missionaries who work on improving/building churches out in the San Rafael Community and other assorted projects. GM Pastor Edgar Cabrera (638) 383-1394. Main Office for (480) 503-8832. Maggie, is bilingual. Volunteers for maintenance/cleaning needed, as well as rice, beans, building supplies/ materials, tools, children art/crafts supplies, canned foods, Spanish bibles, and prayer. Weekend Missions, A.C.-Mexican Non-Profit. Weekend Missions, Inc. USA 501c3.

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

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

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

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.

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

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT

Marsha Hansen marshansenaz@gmail.com (520) 234-2577 www.oc3anviewministry.com We are a Mexican non-profit hosting mission groups; bringing aid and comfort to families and the displaced. Our Community Center is located on Kino Blvd at Francisco Madero. We accept clothing, current dated dry food items, new children’s toys, school supplies, household goods, furniture, tools and construction materials. From our thrift store sales we fund all aspects of our ministry; these include: our dinner, fun free family events, community construction opportunities, and ministries at rehab centers. Hours of Operation at our Community Center: Thrift Store: Tues. thru Sat. 12-5 Our Dinner, serving free food: Tues. & Thur. 1-2

SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc. They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

Haley Villalobos haleyvillalobos@gmail.com (638) 104-1515

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos)

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

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

REHABILITATION CENTER

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIONS CLUB

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CONT'S

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco 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.

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email julio_cesarvalenzuela@hotmail.com.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER GROUP AA Passport Club We’ve moved to: Offices of Ocean View Ministry 18 Ave. S. Sinaloa M.W.F. 10:00 am Open AA meeting Contacts: Conrado @ MX cell: 638-109-8017 OVM office @: 480-264-1172 Marcia @ marsupis@gmail.com

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ginger Phillips: (972) 742-3740 Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.

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

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

WOMEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869 anaycruz@live.com From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.

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

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Fish Identification Giant Black Sea Bass (Mero Prieto)

Barred Pargo (Pargo Mulato)

Body dark gray to black and has numerous fine teeth. This fish is fairly common to the north of the Midriff. They feed on Mackerel, Lobster, Tuna, Shark and large chunk baits and can grow to over 500 lbs. Giant Black Sea Bass prefer deep rocky bottoms. They are strong fighters and make excellent table fair.

This fish is found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. They are deep bodied, greenishgold on their back with red on their lower sides and about 8 dark bars across the body. They average 3 -10 lbs., but can grow up to 30 lbs. Pargo are a good fighting fish that takes chunk baits fished on the bottom and are very good eating.

T h i s Sea Bass is the most common large Grouper in the upper and central Gulf. They can grow to about 5ft. in length and weigh up to 200 lbs. In the summer these fish usually are found at depths below 100 ft., but in late fall they move to shallower reefs, then back to deep water in early summer. They prefer rocky bottoms with caves and crevices. They are veracious predators and strong fighters when hooked.

The body and fins are bright red with a pink to white belly. They prefer deep water around 250 ft. and feed mainly at night. The average weight is 2-5 lbs. but do get up to 15 lbs. Red Snapper takes baits fished near the bottom and yo-yo’d jigs. Excellent eating.

Gulf Grouper (Baya)

Broom Tail Grouper (Garropa Jasplada)

The body color is olive brown with dark irregular blotches on the sides. Unlike other Groupers it has a tagged tail fin. Groupers prefer deep waters and take large baits and jigs. Very strong fighter, but dives into rocks. They can weigh up to 100 lbs., and make excellent eating.

Leopard Grouper – Spotted phase / Leopard Grouper golden phase

Leopard or Golden Grouper (Sardinera) – This fish has two color phases; a golden phase which is uncommon and the spotted phase. The spotted phase has small reddish brown spots and a grayish brown black with white margins on the fins. They prefer shallow water and feed at dawn and dusk. Average weight is 5-25 lbs., but can grow up to 50 lbs. A good strong fighter that uses rocks to his advantage. Makes for great eating.

Spotted Cabrilla (Pinta, Cabrilla Pinta)

The body and fins are covered by reddish-brown spots. General coloration of the body is gray with dusky bars. The coloration looks very much like a Sand Bass, but this fish is much larger (up to 30 lbs.). This fish has rounded dorsal, anal and tail fins. They are found abundantly in rocky structures and will hit feathers, jigs and fresh dead baits. Good fighters and excellent eating.

Red Snapper (Huachinango)

Spotted Sand Bass (Cabrilla Pintica)

A very abundant fish found inshore and offshore in the upper Sea of Cortez. Their color is an olivebrown with many black spots. The Spotted Sand Bass frequents shallow to moderate depths over sand and rocky bottoms. Takes live bait, small lures and feathers. Makes good live bait for larger fish, also is very good eating. Averages 1-3 lbs.

Cortez Halibut (Lenguado)

A flat fish with both eyes on one side. Found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. Dark brown above with 8 -10 dark spots and a white underside. Prefers sandy bottoms. Takes drifted live or dead baits and small feathers. The mouth has a large single row of sharp teeth in each jaw. They average 3-5 lbs., but can get up to 25 lbs., and are excellent eating.

Finescale Trigger Fish (Cotchi)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez, both inshore and offshore. Body color ranges from brownish to a blueish gray. They are voracious feeders and will take almost any bait and most jigs. Cotchi are very strong fighters and an excellent eating fish. Average weight is 2 – 4 lbs., but can weigh more than 8 lbs. and grow to 2 ½ ft. in length.

Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Bironche)

This Shark is blueish gray on the back shading into a reddish brown on it’s sides. The Sharpnose has non-serrated teeth with a deep notch on one side. This shark is commonly caught out of Puerto Peñasco and is the most common requiem shark in the Gulf. Grow to 4ft. in length.

Scalloped Hammerhead (Pez Martillo)

Deep olive to brownish gray with a white belly. Has a long upper tail lobe and a evenly scalloped head. This Shark is common throughout the Gulf and can reach up to 12 ft. in length.

Sierra Mackerel (Pez Sierra)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez inshore in large schools. The Sierra body colors are dark blue on the back and silver on its sides with several rows of golden spots along the sides. An excellent game fish that hits jigs and live bait. These fish are a very good eating especially as ceviche. They are also used extensively for bait. The average weight is 1-5 lbs. but can reach 15 lbs. and 3 ft. long.

Paloma Pompano (Palometa Pampanito)

Pompano are common throughout the Gulf. They are usually taken from shore or in shallow water on shiny spoons and lures. The body of the Pompano is dark on top with bright silvery sides and black tips on the dorsal fins. An excellent eating fish that grows up to 20 inches and up to 5lbs.

Yellowtail (Jurel De Aleta Amarilla)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez except in the far north. Colors consist of a brassy yellow strip along its side and a blue/gray to olive above. Prefers live bait or jigs trolled or yoyo’d. The fillets are best when marinated and then barbecued. Yellowtails gro to 5 ft. long and can weigh up to 80 lbs.

Black Skipjack (Barrilete)

Their body color is dark on top, silvery on the bottom with stripes running down on the back and 3-5 black spots on the abdomen just below the pectoral fin. They migrate to the upper Gulf in late May or early June. May weigh up to 12 lbs. The meat is very strong in flavor. Skipjack makes an excellent bait fish.

Dolphin Fish (Dorado)

The body is a brilliant goldengreen in color. Snout profile of older males is blunt and high foreheaded, whereas the females head is more tapered. The Dorado likes warm blue waters and migrates to the upper Gulf in late May or early June. They are an excellent food fish and can grow up to 6 ft. in length and weight up to 90 lbs.

Sailfish (Pez Vela)

T h e S a i l f i s h’s

body is dark blue on its back with a bright silver stomach and a very large dorsal fin. They may be seen basking on the surface following the warm waters to the upper Gulf in late May or early June. 100 lb fish are common, but fish up to 182 lbs. have been recorded. Very poor food value, so please practice catch and release.

Mako Shark (Tiburon Mako)

Found worldwide in tropical and warm temperature seas. The body is streamline and well proportioned. The back of the Mako is a brilliant blue-gray and the sides are light blue, changing to a snowy white on the belly. The Mako is the undisputed leader in attacks on boats, when hooked it will unleash its fury, leaping as high as 30’ out of the water. Has been known to bite the boat and occasionally leap into it, causing severe injuries to the anglers. It can be easily distinguished from all the sharks by its teeth, which are curved like daggers with no cusps at the base or serrations along the razor sharp edges. The front surface is flat and the teeth are curved inward.

Pacific Sardine (“Sardina del Pacifio”)

Has a series of spots above the midline. Grows up to 12 inches, excellent bait fish.

White Seabass

Grayish blue back, silver sides, white belly and a square tail. Average length is 2 -5 ft. long and up to 90 lbs.

Shortfin Corvina

Gray b a c k w i t h silver sides, a white belly and a square tail. Medium mouth full of spikey teeth. Averages 1 ½ to 3 ½ ft. in length and a weight of 3 – 20 lbs.

Orangemouth Corvina

Gray back, cream colored sides and a triangular tail. Inside the mouth is orange to yellow in color. Average length is 1 ½ to 4ft. and weight from 3- 30 lbs.

Totoaba

B o d y dull silver burnished somewhat with iridescent copper over clad with small dark spots. Totoaba have angular tails and small eyes. They can grow up to 6 ft. in length and weigh up to 300 lbs. CAUTION: ALL TOTOABA ARE AN ENDANGERED SPECIES AND ARE PROTECTED BY LAW AND MUST BE RELEASED.

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Cortez’s Journey to Montezuma

By Rosarie Salerno

he Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez arrived at the Yucatan Peninsula in February of 1519, Mayan speaking territory. Padre Geronimo de Aguilar, a Franciscan friar, was a shipwreck survivor from one of the earlier expeditions. He had been a captive of the local natives. He made his way to and joined Cortez’s entourage. While in captivity Padre Aguilar learned the local Mayan language. This skill would have a profound effect on the conquest of Mexico for Cortez. From the Yucatan, Cortez went north along the Atlantic coast to Tabasco. There he encountered hostile Mayans, who had previously been friendly to the Grijalva expedition. He was attacked by the inhabitants. Cortez’s army won the battle even though they were outnumbered. The natives believed that the horses of Cortez were supernatural; a combination of a man and a horse. A creature that had two heads. Logically, the mythological-religious beliefs of the Amerindians, in gods who were a combination of man and animal, must have been confusing and overwhelmed them. They easily believed that these beings had to be gods. The Mayans surrendered. This belief also would have lead Montezuma to give credence to the fact that Cortez could have been the god Quetzalcoatl. Through the interpretation of Spanish into Mayan, with the help from Padre Aguilar, Cortez told the people that they were now vassals of King Carlos I of Spain. They all converted to Christianity. The ease of conversion may have been due in part to the fact that the cross was also a symbol of

the Mayan and Aztec god, Tlaloc. He was a beneficent god, the god of rain, fertility and water; the sustainer of life, but he was also feared for his powerful ability over lightning, thunder and hail. In the custom of the Mayan, they gave Cortez food as tribute and 20 young women for him and his army. Cortez had the women baptized before they were used, as he forbade his men from having sexual relations with pagans. Among the girls was the daughter of a lower ranking Aztec lord. Her name was Malintzin. She had learned the Mayan language while she was a slave. Cortez took her for himself. After her baptism, she was renamed Dona Marina, due to her rank as a sign of respect. She also bore him a child named Martin. Her skill in the speaking of her own native Aztec tongue, Nahua, and the Mayan language helped her communicate with Cortez and the Aztecs through Padre Aguilar. In July of 1519 Cortez secured Veracruz and destroyed his ships so his men could not retreat. He then set out to Tenochtitlan to meet Montezuma. Along the way he made alliances with tribes who probably were tired of paying high tribute to Montezuma. The native Amerindians joined him as carriers and warriors. By the time they arrived in Tenochtitlan to meet Montezuma he had his men, about 600, 15 or 16 horses, 15 cannons and approximately 3,000 natives. Cortez was expecting a huge horde of gold when he arrived; based upon stories he was told by the tribes he met along the way. However, none of them had actually seen the treasures of Montezuma. And of course, he was disappointed when his expectations were not met in the city of Tenochtitlan. All this only fueled his desire to find it.

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The Eats

By Marco Zepeda

his month we visited Pane E Vino, it was their 7th Anniversary and we could not miss the opportunity to be there. They are one of the best Italian restaurants in town. We were greeted personally by owners Luca and his wife Karina after we were seated. As always, our server suggested we start our dinner with an appetizer. He recommended the Bocconcini, which is beef tenderloin marinated in olive oil with cherry tomatoes and blue cheese. It was delish! I highly recommend it. For my main meal I ordered the Chicken Fiorentina, which is chicken breast stuffed with spinach and bathed in a mushroom sauce - it was excellente! Could not ask for anything better. Alicia ordered the Steak Gorgonzola because it’s her favorite she loves it every time she has it and she highly recommends it too. Pane E Vino also has a great variety of wines to pair with their excellent food, so don’t worry about that, they will happily recommend one of their great wines. They also have desserts to choose from, but this time we got to eat their anniversary cake and it was delicious! Don’t forget to visit them and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of Whale Hill…Dinner and a View…what more can you ask for?! Thank you Karina and Luca and Happy Anniversary!

The Difference between Tequila, Mezcal, and Pulque

equila, Mezcal, and Pulque are traditional Mexican drinks made using agave succulent plant varieties-but each beverage is quite distinct and offers very different taste experiences.

Tequila

came out to introduce himself and greet us. He was very friendly and suggested an appetizer and told us a little bit about their food. He said they use all organic fruits and vegetables and their chicken is free range. We started out with the shrimp

and almond cream appetizer. It was so delicious and it opened up my great appetite. Their menu made my mouth water and it was so hard to choose, but we did pick only 2 meals haha. Alicia had a well-done Rib-Eye with mashed potatoes and organic veggies and I had to have

This month we also visitied Cielito Lindo, which is located at the Sonoran Sky Resort down on the lower level facing the ocean and it is open to the public. We had never been there before and, after our recent meal, we can’t wait to go back. It has a spectacular view of the ocean and their food is delicious. Chef Tony Acuña the Pechuga Rellena, or stuffed chicken breast. It was stuffed with goat cheese and guava fruit and once more, it was so delicious. Our servers were Stephanie and Daniel and we would like to thank them for the great service and, of course, thanks to Chef Tony for his spectacular and delicious food. Write to you guys next month!

Tequila is Mexico's national drink, and one of the icons synonymous with the country. The 'Tequila' marque is now protected world-wide, and production of the drink is tightly regulated: only a handful of Mexican states have production rights, and the best Tequilas emanate from Blue Agave grown in the rich volcanic soils situated in the state of Jalisco. Tequila is made by harvesting the hearts (known in Spanish as piñas) of the Blue Agave (ah-gah-veh) plant, slowly baking them in large ovens, and then pressing the pulp into a sweet liquid that is passed through a prescribed distillation process. Afterwards, the Tequila is transferred into specially-prepared wood barrels and left to age. The precise process and aging time determines the Tequila's classification, and strict labeling regulations enable buyers to know what type they are paying for. The highest quality Tequilas are made from 100% agave, whereas less expensive varieties use a mixture of agave and sugar cane. Tequila can be enjoyed straight or mixed into a variety of cocktails, the most of popular of which is the Margarita.

Mezcal

Mezcal is distilled using a similar production process to tequila, but the tastes and nuances of the final blend are quite distinct. As Mezcal recently regained widespread popularity, the Mexican government acted to regulate its production, helping to improve the quality of mass-produced varieties and thus giving confidence to the wider market. As with Tequila, Mezcal is produced by baking the hearts (piñas) of the agave; but unlike Tequila, which is made exclusively from Blue Agave, Mezcal may be produced from nearly 30 different varieties of agave. Most Mezcals are made using the espadín agave, although distillers also blend different varieties of the plant with the intention of creating unique flavors. The drink undergoes an aging process and, like Tequila, the aged Mezcals feel more robust and often smoother on the palate than the younger alternatives. The best Mezcal, like the best Tequila, is made from 100% agave; and like Tequila,

less expensive varieties use cane sugars and contain other flavorings. Mezcal has a distinctively smoky flavor which for many is an acquired taste. Purists assert that Mezcal doesn't lend itself to being mixed in cocktails, although there are plenty of Mezcal cocktail recipes to choose from. Traditionally, Mezcal is taken straight with a pinch of sal de gusano: a condiment made by grinding together dried larvae, chiles, and salt. Mezcal may also contain a 'worm' (larvae) at the base of the bottlethis is a ploy concerned with marketing and does not alter the taste. Tequila never has a 'worm' in the bottle.

Pulque

Pulque is an ancient beverage dating back to Mesoamerican times. Like chocolate in that era it was an élite beverage used in ritualistic ceremonies and was later used by indigenous tribes as a form of medicinal tonic. While Pulque is also made from the heart of the agave, the plant is not baked and distilled; instead the plant's sap is fermented. The sap is extracted by cutting a cavity into the heart of the agave, and the sweet liquid that comes out is called aguamiel (honey water). Once extracted, the sap is fermented to create a milky-colored and viscous beverage which creates a slight foam when it's poured. Its taste is often likened to fermented oatmeal with a yeast undertone. Pulque can be taken straight, but is more often served as a long drink - termed 'curado' in Spanish - prepared by blending the fermented sap with any combination of fruit pulp, nuts and spices, or sweeteners. Connoisseurs assert that the blend should only be taken fresh and that you should ask the vendor whether the batch you are being served was prepared today. Pulque is a low-alcohol beverage (typically 2-6%), whereas Tequila and Mezcal distillations typically contain around 40% alcohol. Beware, notwithstanding its low alcohol content, Pulque can creepup on you: a long afternoon whiled away taking this ancient beverage with your companions can leave your head clear and your legs confused when you eventually stand-up to walk.

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Ajo, Arizona: Paradise for Plants and People widely considered to be the worst in 50 years. As a plant hobbyist, I always regarded San Diego as having one of the best climates for growing a variety of species. It also has very comfortable year round weather for people. Based on firsthand experience, I think Ajo is comparable for both life forms. The big difference is five million people vs. 4,000 people and only one stop light.

By Allan Dunstan, Ajo Botanical Company

or a minute, forget everything man has created: the mine, the Arizona-Mexico border and even the historic town Plaza. Think of the location on earth that Ajo is privileged to occupy. This is a spectacular combination of climate, topography and natural resources with few equals around the world. Ajo is the gateway to a wide variety of unique features including dense stands of Organ Pipe cacti, the Pinacate volcanic craters and wildlife not found anywhere else on earth. And, I think it is fair to include an ocean bounded by a 1,100 mile peninsula.

“Heart of the Sonoran Desert” is more than a marketing ploy. In terms of landmass, it is literally true. This worldrenowned desert is comprised of six subdivisions stretching from Needles, CA in the north to the western coast of Baja California and from Palm Springs in the west to an area close to the Arizona-New Mexico border. Ajo lies in the favored Arizona Upland subdivision of the Sonoran Desert. A landmark study, originally published by the Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum in 1982, mapped the plant communities in the SW U.S. and NW Mexico. It described this area as: “Truly spectacular, it is the best watered and least desert-like desert scrub in North America”. This emotional reaction is uncommon for a scientific document that uses lots of Latin and only metric units. Areas that support a wide variety of plant life are a great indicator of favorable long-term weather patterns and are likely the most comfortable for people too. Ajo certainly fits that description. As an example, Ajo Botanical Company planted well over 100 different species of trees and shrubs at the La Siesta Motel. And not one was lost in the February freeze of 2011,

Some residents have said they chose Ajo by looking at the Weather Channel temperature map. It is not unusual to see Ajo included in one of the only yellow areas (60’s to 70’s) while the rest of the U.S. is covered in blue and purple (freezing). Besides the wonderful weather, Ajo offers a much lower stress lifestyle. It may sound cliché, but it really is true that you seldom go anywhere without someone waving or saying hello. And there are a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities to keep life fun and interesting. Log on to the Ajo Chamber of Commerce website for information about events like the Sonoran Shindig Festival, Fiddlers’ Contest, a Tri-National Symposium, Tucson Symphony Orchestra concerts, art exhibits and more. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound. Clean air and wide-open spaces make Ajo a great place to launch hiking and biking expeditions. In fact, a Mountain Biking Tour map will soon be available at the Visitor Center in the Plaza. Or if you just want to take it easy, you can sit almost anywhere and soak in the plants, wildlife and mountains. It is no wonder that you hear people in Ajo use the expression, “just another beautiful day in paradise.” The plants agree!

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Making a Difference, New Pastor for Peñasco One Kid at a Time

By Kathleen Duncan

teps of Love is looking for groups or individuals to host donation drives for school supplies. Whether you are part of a group or just an individual wanting to help us help the kids we support in Mexico succeed in school consider organizing a school supply donation drive this summer. Muchas Gracias! We currently have three school supply donation collection sites in town: Hacienda del Sol Furniture store, The Satisfied Frog Restaurant and the Las Conchas office. I have attached a flyer that we are sharing via social media and email that provides more information about this effort. As we wrap up this school year here are some exciting AIMPeñasco updates: • In only the second year of our Jovenes en Ascenso program we have increased the number of students we support from 73 last year to 330 this school year! • Our two homework clubs are operating both morning and afternoon sessions every weekday and more than 200 students are consistently receiving academic support at these two clubs. • In late April we partnered with a local elementary school in the poorest area of town to feed kids who we learned were going hungry on a regular basis. We recruited volunteers to convert a storage room on the campus into a kitchen and the Director of the school found a group of moms willing to volunteer to prepare meals. We then found local businesses and individuals willing to donate food products each week and we are now serving breakfast and lunch to more than 100 kids each day. • The majority of our students are experiencing academic success and several of them will be finishing the school year at the top of their class (see photos)! • Our local team has expanded to include an administrator, 4 teachers, 4 teaching interns, a social worker, 2 psychologists and a community outreach specialist. The team is incredibly passionate about the work we are doing, and they are all dedicated to assuring that every student in our program is thriving and reaching their potential. • Our local team has developed a wonderful summer program to keep our students engaged and stimulated while school is not in session. It is an eight-week program with a different

theme each week including: sports, science, arts and crafts, music, career exploration, painting, theater and recycling/environment. I honestly could not be more thrilled about how things are going and am excited to continue to help more and more young people have access to educational opportunities that can transform their lives and futures. Of course, all of this requires resources and as we look toward next school year we have two significant needs that we are concerned about meeting for the growing number of students we are supporting: 1) Transportation - We have found that lack of transportation is a significant barrier that has prevented many of the students we serve from being able to attend school on a consistent basis and therefore succeeding academically. The majority of the students in our program live in the Far East end of San Rafael or in Nueva Esperanza out by the prison. As our program has grown so rapidly, so have our expenses for gasoline and taxi vouchers that we provide for many students. Last year we spent approximately $250 a month on transportation and this year we are spending approximately $1,000 a month. We anticipate that this will increase next school year as we begin to serve even more students. 2) School Supplies - For the past two years we have been able to get enough donations of backpacks and school supplies to provide all of our students with what they need to begin the school year. However, with more than 300 students now in our program, even with the school supply drives we are organizing, we are concerned that we will not have enough supplies to support all of our students by August when school starts. Sincerely.

Pastor Carlos (center) is welcomed by St. Joseph’s sexton Bob Keller (right) and Javiere Butamonte a lay minister and translator for the church in La Cholla where bilingual Mass is offered every Sunday at 8 a.m.

By Cholla Charli

ith a goal to, “be a pastor, a guide and to direct souls to the Lord,” the new pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and it's outlying mission churches, began his work in Puerto Peñasco early last month. It is customary for priests and even pastors to be assigned to a new parish within a diocese, approximately every six years. The community said goodbye last month to Pastor David, Father Marcos and Father Manuel, and welcomed their new shepherd. Padre Carlos Humberto Ontiveros Duran has been a priest for 30 years, having served in Mexico and for a time in Rome, he comes to us from the Santa Cruz parish in Valle de Mexicali. He will be joined by Padre Marco Antonio Ibarra who was ordained just two years ago. Ibarra comes from the Ejido Hermosillo, a small settlement near Valle de Mexicali. Pastor Carlos expressed his gratitude for the work that has been done at the San José/St. Joseph’s

mission church through the work and generosity of locals and visitors. He said he plans to support that work and to incorporate some of the “Norte Americano” culture and traditions into services at St. Joseph’s. Some of those traditions include a monthly anointing of the sick, the annual blessing of the animals on the Feast of St. Francis in October and communal reconciliation service during Holy Week. San José sexton Bob Keller said, “We are very pleased to know that Padre Carlos supports our continuing efforts to build the little church in La Cholla. In less than four years, it has gone from an empty block frame to a beautiful house of worship, serving the community of La Cholla, Sandy Beach and all English-speaking Catholics in the Peñasco area.” Bilingual Mass is offered at 8 a.m., every Sunday at St. Joseph’s church, which is just outside Cholla Bay. To get there, take the road from the Sandy Beach condos out past Wrecked at the Reef and watch for the church on the right. For information about San José/ St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, call Bob Keller at 928-706-6928 or contact him by e-mail at bob@keller.net.

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It's high time for high Welcoming the New Generation tide safety of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

By Cholla Charli

ucson Beach, in LaCholla/Cholla Bay, is one of the most popular and family-friendly beaches in the Rocky Point area. From spring through fall, visitors and local families drive to the beach with their pop-up tents, coolers, barbecues and floaties. There is a lot of laughter, Mexican music and fun from about 2 in the afternoon to well into the evening. Most locals understand the extreme tidal range in the Sea of Cortez. They watch the tide charts and act accordingly. But many visitors have found themselves in serious trouble when they park near the shoreline before the tide is high, then wander off to fish, kayak or explore. Bob and I have the pleasure of living just a few hundred feet from Tucson Beach. We have seen cars swamped and seriously damaged by salt water. We have had people knock on our door and ask for help to tow a vehicle or jump a battery as the tide was rising. We have seen water toys sail off to Laguna Shores and El Golfo and have a nagging fear that one day a child will be overlooked on that floaty as it sails off with the wind on the receding tide. You cannot swim as fast as the wind and tide can take them out to sea. It would be wonderful if those in charge of the federal zone, the city, or even the Cholla Bay HOA, would post signs that warn people how high the sea can rise. Until they do, however, before you park your car conveniently near the water consult a tide chart and look for the high tide debris line. That high tide line will be where you see a line of shells, seaweed, and trash, perpendicular to the shoreline. There will

This visitor found a nice parking place close to the shoreline, like many others have done, not knowing the tide was still rising. [Photos by Gilberto Garcia and Bob Keller]

be multiple lines where the tide rises and recedes each day. Sometimes the high tide line will be a foot or more up a vertical wall, like it often is at Tucson Beach. If you have ever been at JJ's Cantina for an extreme high tide, you have seen the sea swallow the road, the launch area and the fishing tournament scales. You have probably seen the sea climb three or four feet up the steps from the beach to JJ's patio. Last month, the highest tide was on July 12 and reached 18.6 feet. That's nearly two stories from the low point in the Bay to the steps of the Cantina. This extreme tide phenomenon exists all over the world, with the record high being in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia where low to high is around 54 feet. The Rocky Point area doesn't even make the top 50 locations for extreme tidal ranges, but it is impressive, nonetheless. The tide goes in and out twice a day, about every 12.4 hours and it is driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and to a lesser degree, of the sun. The highest tides are at the time of the new moon (no moon) because the sun and moon are aligned on the same side of the Earth and pulling together against it. The very highest tides occur during the equinox. Second highest tide each month will be at the full moon when the moon and sun are on opposite sides of the Earth. Sea level is never constant, it is affected by gravity but also by atmospheric pressure and winds. Even at neap tide (the lowest differential), there will be around a five foot difference between high and low tide in Rocky Point. Remember this is five feet in the depth of the water, not a five foot distance from the high-water mark to the low-water mark. Protect yourselves, your families and your possessions by understanding and respecting the tides.

s twilight envelopes the beach giving much needed relief from the heat of the summer sun, only the whoosh of the receding waves can be heard. Through the deepening dusk a dark shape emerges from the sea, lumbering silently over the warm sand. Finally, when she senses she is above the high tide line, the sea turtle begins to gorge out a hole in the sand and lay her eggs. This is the miracle of sea turtle nesting, one of the summer season's greatest events. Along the Mexican Pacific coast, the most likely species is the Pacific Olive Ridley. It is the smallest of the sea turtles yet it has the most abundant population of any of the seven sea turtle species; sadly, all sea turtles throughout the world are classified as vulnerable (numbers decreasing) or endangered. Witnessing the labor of these giant sea animals is so powerful, truly an experience that isn't forgotten. After laying her eggs, the sea turtle appears to shed tears, but that is just the turtle secreting salt that accumulates in her body. Nonetheless, it is very emotional to watch. Once all the eggs are in the chamber, the mother turtle uses her rear flippers to push sand over the top of the egg cavity. Gradually, she packs the sand down over the top and then begins using her front flippers to refill the body pit and disguise the nest. By throwing sand in all directions, it is much harder for predators to find the eggs. After the nest is thoroughly concealed, the female crawls back to the sea to rest before nesting again later that season or before beginning her migration back to her feeding ground. After leaving a nest, the female never returns to tend it. Incubation typically takes about 60 days, but since the temperature of the sand governs the speed at which the embryos develop, the hatching period varies with conditions. Essentially, the hotter the sand surrounding the nest, the faster the embryos will develop. Cooler sand has a tendency to produce more males, with warmer sand producing a higher ratio of females. One would expect the recent hot summers to have produced more females. While many people believe that a nesting sea turtle cannot be distracted from her task, this is not entirely true. It is not uncommon to have times when a nest is dug and even a couple of eggs released, and a noisy bunch of people come running up to watch; the turtle aborts the process, returning to the sea instead of completing the birth. It is crucial to never disturb the nesting turtle with noise or sudden light. In areas monitored by conservation agencies, professionals will mark the nest site to help prevent human interference.

Sea turtles face many hazards in the water, including plastic pollution and accidental harm or death in encounters with commercial fishermen. According to sea turtle researcher, Pamela T. Plotkin (Texas A&M University), "Nesting season is an important opportunity for scientists to collect data on turtle abundance and trends." To monitor population trends, scientists count the number of nests made on a beach during an entire nesting season. They estimate how many times an individual female turtle nests during one nesting season, and use simple arithmetic to calculate the estimated number of females that nested that year. Sea turtles typically nest every two, three or four years, so biologists need long-term data over multiple decades to track population trends. According to some projections, by 2050 the oceans will contain more plastic than fish. Ocean plastic can kill marine animals when they are ensnared by it or ingest it in large quantities. Scientists have found many species feeding on ocean plastics, from fish living in the deepest ocean trenches to seabirds feeding at the surface. Since the early 1980s, turtle researchers have studied sea turtle diets and have found plastic in the stomachs and intestines of virtually all sea turtle species from the Gulf of Mexico to Pacific Ocean. Overfishing also threatens sea turtles and other non-target animals, such as marine mammals and seabirds. Researchers believe that fishing pressure is the primary cause of a recent collapse of the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) population in the eastern Pacific. Climate change is triggering changes in ocean temperature, chemistry, circulation and sea levels. These shifts also threaten sea turtles, but there is little quantitative research so far on how significantly climate change will negatively affect any species. Today, most coastal areas in North America protect beaches during nesting season. Government agencies, researchers and volunteers monitor many beaches and help hatchlings make it to the water. These measures have helped turtle populations increase. It would seem that the next urgent step needs to be reducing the use of plastic throwaway containers and eliminating the trash in the ocean.

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Shrimp - Among Rocky Point’s Treasures

By Gretchen Ellinger

ome people call Puerto Peñasco “The Shrimp Capital of Mexico,” which may or may not be true. What is absolutely true is that Rocky Point has a long history as a fishing town, and shrimp is one of the favorite local products. Shrimp is offered in a wide variety of Rocky Point eateries, from mariscos stands to taquerías to highend restaurants, and is served in more ways than I ever knew were possible in cocktails, ceviche, tacos, enchiladas, scrambled eggs, and as the star of fancy meals. My able assistant, Blanca Valdez, created this delicious dip - wait until you taste it! By request Blanca brings this to all the birthday lunches in our office, and everyone falls in love with it all over again every time they eat it! Even better, it couldn’t be easier to make, and is a perfect make-ahead for a party. All the ingredients can be found locally - I like the fish market on Calle Sinaloa near Blvd Benito Juárez for shrimp, and all the rest can be found in the local grocery stores. The ingredients

are also common in the USA markets, except for the queso fresco, which may require a trip to the local Mexican market. If you are new to Rocky Point, a trip to a grocery store can be an adventure - give it a try! You can pay with cash in dollars or pesos, and most now accept USA and Canadian credit cards.

Creamy Shrimp Dip • ½ kilo (or a bit more than 1lb) shrimp, cooked & peeled • 2 250ml boxes LaLa Media Crema (can also use 1 C heavy cream) • ¼ lb queso fresco (can be found in Mexican markets in USA) • 1 small can chipotle chili • 1 can red bell pepper (pimiento) • ¼ C mayonnaise Put all ingredients in blender container, and blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, better several hours or overnight. Serve with corn chips, crackers or tostadas. I haven’t tried this with vegetables, but I bet it would be good. I know it is great served with corn chips and a margarita welcome to Paradise!

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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 KINGDOM Ministry

School

Thursday &

Service

Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service

10:30AM,

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Children’s

school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (01152-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1WC)

WITNESSES HALL

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and

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

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

BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT – located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17) BEACH FRONT PRIVATE HOMES – **Budget, Family & Pet Freidly rentals. Playa Encanto Pristine Beaches. (480) 495-5207. guethles59@gmail.com. (#KG-1). HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 387-5474. (#102-m) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL ESTATE Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_ fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) MUSEUMS THE (FRIDAY) SEASHELL MUSEUM – Small Private collection. Free admission. Open Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Map at: www.seashellmuseum.com. July, Aug. & Sept. by Appt. only. (#NB-1)

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

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ADVERTISERINDEX & PHONENUMBERS DIALING INSTRUCTIONS from 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 Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number

CALLING FROM THE U.S.

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

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

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

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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

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A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Alejandra Valenzuela Attorney........044-638-102-1248 ..................................................U.S. (520) 505-7808 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 American Home Services.....................(520) 303-1016 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Animal Adoption Center.......................638-383-1012 ............................................................(602) 412-3932 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858

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

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Chef Mickey's Place...........................(638) 388-9500 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 Cholla Bay Oyster House........................(638) 382-5443 Cholla Bay Powder Coating..............044-638-105-9290 .......................................................U.S. 602-989-0646 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 Cielito Lindo Restaurant................(638) 108-2100 Ext. 7 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Clippers Barber Shop............................(638) 100-0982

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

Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328

Family of God Medical Clinics................(638) 383-3480 or...................................................(480) 812-5200 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fit Vida Bistro.............................................383-1992 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 Georgina Ross.......................................638-388-5322 .............................................................(520) 265-3789 German Osorio Studio...........................(520) 401-6570 Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858 Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577 Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075 Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Grout Doctor........................................638-380-9293 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

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

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Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES Inspections 4U..........(623) 330-6968/(638) 382-5469 INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................623-551-8501 Iron City Polaris..................................(602) 272-5551 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Jungle Juice.........................................(638) 107-1869 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kilombo.................................................638-388-5339 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 Tony’s Cafe.........................................638-690-1589 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Little Italy Pizza..................................(928) 683-2221 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lourdes Rivera..........................044-638-380-3366

Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Maria Ituarte......................................(602) 883-6634 Mariachis & Tequila...............................(638) 383-1499 Mark Paliscak.......................................(602) 526-7478 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Mic Mickey's...............................(638) 383-8928 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

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

N-O Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Natural Marble & Granite......................(638) 383-1758 Optica Turati................................................383-4645 Oyster House....................................(638) 382-5443

P Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Azul............................................602-789-4277 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts....................(602) 789-4277 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777 ................................................(520) 505-7777 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

Q&R Real Consulting.....................................638-383-3546 .......................................................U.S. 602-412-3598 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800 or.................................................638-388-1295 Rebecca & Rene Palomino....................(520) 407-6086 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point BBQ House..........................(638) 100-6886 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Home Builders.............044-638-383-6524 or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683 Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134 Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132 or..................................................520-303-3960 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255

or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiago’s Body Shop.............................638-384-1962 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Skullz............................................................388-9900 Sonoran Autoservice.......................602-909-4864 or.......................................................638-382-5423 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Property Inspection Services....(623) 200-8574 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sunset Rv Park...................................(638) 388-5094 .............................................................(480) 525-2917 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772

T Tapia & Associates Attorneys................(480) 467-4611 Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Horny Toad....................................(480) 488-9542 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tony’s Cafe...............................044-638-690-1589 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413 Tucson Sonoran Express.......................(520) 954-2556 Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

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

W West Coast Mexico Insurance..............(818) 788-5353 Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 ZaGas.......................................................383-8100 Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

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

Emergency dial...071

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

Emergency dial...068

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

Emergency dial...066

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

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

Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627 Closed Wed.

Sushi Sun 383-2772

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

Pedro's Restaurant (638) 105-5166

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

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com

VETERINARY CARE

EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST 2018 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Wednesday 1st • Happy Birthday Alicia! Thursday 30th • 43rd SCMA Three Flags Classic. For more info visit www.sc-ma.com Friday 31st • 43rd SCMA Three Flags Classic. For more info visit www.sc-ma.com SEPTEMBER 2018 Saturday 1st • 43rd SCMA Three Flags Classic. For more info visit www.sc-ma.com Sunday 2nd • 43rd SCMA Three Flags Classic. For more info visit www.sc-ma.com Monday 3rd • Labor Day • 43rd SCMA Three Flags Classic. For more info visit www.sc-ma.com Tuesday 4th • 43rd SCMA Three Flags Classic. For more info visit www.sc-ma.com Sunday 16th • - Mexico Independece Day OCTOBER 2018 Saturday 5th • Point to Point the Long Way SADR. Trucks, Bruggies, Bikes, ATVs, UTVs. Pro & Sportsman.

La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto

Saturday 6th • One Club Open • Point to Point the Long Way SADR. Trucks, Bruggies, Bikes, ATVs, UTVs. Pro & Sportsman.

Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)

Monday 8th • Colombus Day

Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña

Friday 12th • Regatta 2018 Saturday 13th • Regatta 2018 Friday 19th • Angler of the Year Phase II (Cholla Bay) Saturday 20th • Angler of the Year Phase II (Cholla Bay) Sunday 21st • Angler of the Year Phase II (Cholla Bay) Friday 26th • Santa Claus Club Fall Cornhole Tournament in Cholla Bay. Saturday 27th • Santa Claus Club Fall Cornhole Tournament in Cholla Bay. Sunday 28th • Santa Claus Club Fall Cornhole Tournament in Cholla Bay. NOVEMBER 2018 Thursday 8th • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Friday 9th • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Saturday 10th • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Sunday 11th • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Monday 12th • Veterans' Day Tuesday 20 • Mexico Revolution Day th

Thursday 22th • Thanksgiving Day

EVERYDAY Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com. American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who cares to play, and with happy hour prices! 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 3820113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - POWERBAL BINGO at the American Legion Post MX15 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. Latitude 31º - Card games and other games. FRIDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. Seashell Museum (Free admission) Open every Friday 10am to 5pm. (638) 388-6559. Seashell Museum by Naomi & Russ Black. Open from 10am to 5pm. July thur Sept. by Appointment only. Address: 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At 8am every Sunday. All our welcome.

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

Everyone Loves a Happy Ending By Bo & Linda Bernard

ONE MAN’S TRASH IS ANOTHER’S TREASURE Perhaps it was a coincidence. Maybe it was luck. It might even have been fate, but something put the couple in the right place at just the right time. It was miraculous they even heard the tiny yelps coming from the trash can, much less took the time to investigate since it was late as they left the restaurant and there was a chill in the February night air. But they did. And as they peered into the dark metal receptacle, they saw the source of the noise: five tiny, newborn pups. Alone. Hungry. Afraid.

they were old enough to be vaccinated and neutered. Happily, three of the puppies survived and found forever-homes with loving families in the Phoenix area. Each morning, Max rides in the golf cart for his morning walk at the park. Two of the girls, Lucy and Ethel, were fostered together. The prospective owner could not bear to see them separated, so she took both. And speaking of happy endings, we are happy to report that Brutus, our Spotlight Dog from last month’s column, has been adopted and is living the good life in his new home!

SPOTLIGHT ON MATCHING GENEROSITY OPPORTUNITY

Instead of featuring one of our many fury friends, we are pleased to spotlight an amazing offer made by four of Barb’s most generous benefactors, John and Michelle Freise and Jim and Mary Schwebel. Each couple has agreed to match all contributions received this month. Because of them, your tax-deductible donation of $25 becomes $75 and continues to triple all the way up to a maximum matched donation of $2500. July through September are the hardest months at the Rescue. Many of our Double the love for Phoenix resident Babs Bloom and two most dedicated supporters of the puppies from the abandoned litter leave the area for cooler climates, and as school This is all too often the fate of resumes, there are fewer visitors and fewer unwanted dog births in our city where donations. Food and medical supplies unneutered animals roam the streets at run uncomfortably low during this time, will. Fortunately for this litter, the couple making this gift matching offer so vital was familiar with Barb’s and brought the to the continuation of Barb’s mission to pups to the Rescue the next morning. feed and care for the homeless dogs of After examining and feeding them in the Puerto Peñasco. So, please be generous. recently opened Intake Facility, Barb put Go to our website and donate what you out a call to her community of volunteers can today. You will be doing your part in and placed the pups in foster homes. creating the ultimate happy ending for There, they were fed and cared for until our story. Please visit us online at http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website: www.BarbsDogRescue.org or Barb’s Mexico cell: (638) 114-1659 or U.S. cell: (602) 774-1578 Email: barbsdogrescue@gmail.com

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The Evolution of Beach Romances

By Dan McWhitis

ne curiosity surrounding humans is the seduction beaches provide relative to romance. Okay, I’m delving into human behavior at the seashore. This may require exploration of skimpy bathing attire, loose fitting clothes, oiled bodies, sand & surf, sunburns, too many libations (booze) and the human libido. Ever since man arrived on this planet the seashore has provided a wonderful venue to pursue the opposite sex. Old folks often discuss this evolutionary process beginning with the Coppertone sweetie then explaining

beach life after and up thru retirement. Our early years involve buckets of sand used in the construction of sandcastles located close to surging tides. Next comes the school years, sub-teen, junior high and then the reckless high schoolers who are usually fully invested in the awareness of the opposite sex and beach romances. Then we innocently wander into the foggy twenties and possibly thirties. Here we show- off our prowess & sexuality by participating in drunken debauchery.

Often this is a prelude to finding Mister or Miss Right. Soon we’re ushered into domesticity complete with our own little castle builders. During the next few years we go to extraordinary lengths to provide our families with rubber duckies and more buckets of sand. Where? At the beach. Sound familiar? Now what? Divorce of course, but just because we’ve screwed-up doesn’t mean we’re no longer drawn beachside, quite to the contrary, we revert back to our twenties and thirties. What? Yep, the forties are waiting for us. Example, recently I’m sitting at the beach enjoying a drink with my amigos. These guys and gals are members of a local nonprofit organization called SAVE (Sonoran American Volunteers Emerging). My friend Rick enjoying a cold one says, “Jeez, what happened to him?” Will, the tequila drinking leader asks, “What?” Rick points to the sand, “Check that dude.” There, completely hammered and passed-out is a middleaged man. He’s holding a half empty bottle of Dos Equis while a swarm of flies buzzes his head. Next to him is a dazzling, tanned, earlytwenties beauty propped-up in a beach chair. Will mutters, “Oh that’s Harold, His wife tossed him out a couple of months ago, now he’s living down here with that hot-looking cutie. He just bought himself a boat.” This provocative subject provided enough material to engage this group for another hour. Will eventually announced, I need to boogie.” Rick said, “Yeah, I got to get going too. What about you Dan?” I smiled, “I’m gonna find Captain John or BJ and see if they’ll sell me a boat.”

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Our Contributing writers...

Steve Franklin

Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife and nature for 20 years. He frequently visits the Western States, as well as the Sonoran Desert, to add more art to his collection. His company is “Wild West Images” and he can be found at SFrank962@aol.com. He specializes in custom frames made from Saguaro & 100 year old Barn Wood to add to the beauty of his images.

Gretchen Ellinger

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

Rosarie Salerno

Marcia Diane

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

Bob Snyder

Moved to RP 7 years ago from Las Vegas and I don’t see going north again for quite some time. I hear it’s very dangerous up there. People say “THEY HAVE GUNS.” (That’s a local joke) My Travelers Advisory is “Put your feet in the warm sand, have a Margarita, unplug your electronics and just soak it in”!

Stephanie Wood

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

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

Mike Bibb

Cholla Charli

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Jim Ringquist

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

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

Dan McWhitis Broker - Teacher - Beach Bum - Me. Disgusting, it’s not a game, it’s a way of life.

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

Cap’n Greg

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

Rob Baylor

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

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

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

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