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want to be stuck with me – trust me! Continuing on with the “TY’s” I would like to thank my Uncle Patrick Kilcullen – my mother’s brother – most of you know, or knew of, my mom, Sandra O’Hare. Well, her brother, my uncle, comes down a few times a year (always at Thanksgiving) and works around the ranch and the office with Mario and Alicia. This year I ran him (and Mario) ragged with my list of “Honey-Do’s”; installing motion lights, replacing door guards, locks and batteries, fixing curtain rods, laying garage foam, checking appliances, taking apart ceiling fans, checking gas and electric lines, laying walkways... the list goes on and on and on. (I’m actually surprised he still even comes down LOL!) Mario and Uncle Pat spent an entire day cutting and stuffing chicken wire all around my two large patios to keep the birds from hanging out, canoodling, and nesting. I actually don’t mind the birds - it’s their poop I mind. So far, their efforts have paid off handsomely and there is not a drop of poop on either one of my patios - the birds still hang out in my trees, but they ain’t poopin’ on my patios. (Yes, I have probably 1,000 bird spikes and they nest on top of them…sneaky buggers.) While the men were securing my patios, Julio and David from Cholla Bay Powder Coating came out and hauled off my two huge iron tables and 10 heavy iron chairs to be powder coated. They were rusted beyond belief, and I’ve been wanting to rehab them for some time. So many good things to say about these guys. Not only do they offer pick-up and delivery, but they were early on arrival! What? Yep! Living here for so many years, you just get used to waiting minutes or hours, or days, for people to show up – it’s really no biggie (most of the time), it’s part of the lifestyle, something you get used to, but I actually had to run and get dressed when they showed up early… eeeekkk! Not only did they show up early, but they managed to lift these two heavy iron tables over my fence… while I’m sitting there thinkin’…ain’t no way these two are gonna be able to do this. They did. Piece of cake. They even made sure the two glass tops to the tables were padded and secured in a safe place on my patio and helped

me pick out a new color for my busted and rusted tables and chairs. I went with a black base with a copper fleck in it and can’t wait to see what they look like when they get finished. I took before photos so will show you before and after’s when I get them back and hopefully tell you about the whole process. Next, I’ll have to have my wrought iron doors and windows done to match…how exciting! Oh, shout out to Tina and Kyle who own Cholla Bay Powder Coating Company – I met them on the first cruise out of Peñasco, aboard the Astoria, and instantly fell in love with them – great peeps! And, as a side note, if a bird craps on my new tables or chairs…I’m getting a slingshot! A couple happy notes, before I end on a sad note. Vickie and JR of JRs BBQ and The Black Dog – both of which we ALL have loved and missed, have opened something new…The Brass Pig! It is located over in the Mirador area behind Playa Inn. I haven’t been yet though I see lots of people have, and they all have huge smiles on their faces. Can’t wait to get over and have some grub. Along with a few new businesses that will be opening up in 2022, which we will tell you about, the Sonoran Resorts are announcing their newest resort, the Sonoran Star, so we hope to bring you lots of information about his new project. Looking forward to an excellent 2022! Hate to end on a sad note, but some of you may not know that we’ve lost another Rocky Point icon in Jonni Francis who passed in November. I’ve known Jonni since I moved here in 1995 and have spent many, many great times with her throughout the years. We had some super fun times and shenanigans back in the day and have enjoyed a friendship throughout the years. Her and my mom were good friends as well and I’ve always considered her one of the first “pioneering” women of the Peñasco real estate scene – or at least American women in real estate back in the day. She was a tough cookie and will be missed and remembered by many. May you rest in peace with Lisa, Jonni. If you make any resolution this year, please make one to spend time with those that you care about. Have a Super Fantastic Start to 2022!

Editorial by Lannette Phipps

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

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

hope everyone had a great Christmas and holiday season and is having a great start to a brand new 2022! This last year was definitely better that the previous and I know 2022 is going to be even better! Right now, Christmas is just around the corner and it’s a lovely 72° and sunny outside – what could be better? Well, I guess I could be down on the beach sipping wine and beachcombing, but we can’t have it all now, can we? (ssshhh, I’m pretty sure we can when we live in Rocky Point – we are so lucky!) I’m trying to get my work done so that I CAN take my (bitchy…oh, she has the right to be after time riding in my truck!) 9.5 yr. old Great Dane out to the beach and enjoy our fantastic weather this time of the year…have a few sips of wine…and enjoy miles of our awesomely unoccupied pristine beaches looking for shells – really, really, my dream day! (Yes, I am pinching myself!) Oh, speaking of beaches…I’m entertaining the idea of maybe doing a May El Golfo Run (during the week) – like back in the Tom and Sandy days - so if you’re interested, email Alicia at the office at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com and I’ll let you know when I set some dates. I think we need to get that going again…a great excuse to take off work! Speaking of work, we all know that Alicia and Mario do the heavy lifting around the Rocky Point Times office, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them. They are the ones that answer the phones, answer your questions and emails, and respond to your posts on Facebook as well as keep the office open, handle our customers, clients and contributing writers, as well as collect and distribute donations to organizations and individuals all over town, deliver the papers and Alicia does an awesome job on the book room – just to name a few things that they do on a daily basis. I know all of you appreciate them very much, and I do as well because I hear it all the time – they have been a part of our RPTimes family for a long, long time and will hopefully continue to do so, because none of you

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INDEX

A American Legion..................(638) 388-8841 Animal Adoption Center ...................(638) 383-1012/(602) 412-3932 AP Coffee Bar.....................(638) 114-6568 Artemiza Gandara, Playa Sonora Realty ................(638) 119-2211/(602) 718-5066 Arturo Lepe Attorney..........(638) 386-1817 B Baja Auto Service ………………(638) 383-4295/(638) 110-7205 Barb's Dog Rescue …………..…...........................(638) 114-1659 Burrito Express...................(638) 383-8460 C Calderon Body Shop..........(638) 114-4259 Casago......(638) 383-0700/(888) 262-4508 Chochoy Veterinary Clinic...(638) 383-2338 24 hr. Emergency..................(638) 380-9285 Cholla Bay Powder Coating...(602) 989-0646 or.........................................(638) 105-9290 Christoper Guarino, Las Palomas Sales ...........................................(480) 257-5757 Cielito Lindo......................(638) 108 2100 Cinthya Guirado...............(638) 125-7738 Colins Cantina...................(638) 382-8020 Combo Taco

D Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...............(638) 383-3434 Day-Spa-Cito......................(638) 156-2889 E Eco Pharmacy.................(638) 383-7017 El Tapeo...........................(638) 380-5017 Encantame Towers .................(638) 688-1010/(480) 445-9200 F Family of God Christian Fellowship ……..…….…(638) 383-3480/(480) 812-5200 Five Senses Spa & Hair Clinic (638) 112-1652/(638) 108-1000 ext. 210035 Francis, Jonni.......................(638) 112-1197 Frontera Coffee Shop...........(638) 388-3741 G Gastelum, Jonathan - HVAC Specialist .........................................(638) 113-7004 Garufa Steakhouse...........(638) 688-0101 Georgina Ross...................(520) 265-3789 or........................................(638) 112-0922 Gloria's Beauty Salon ...................(638) 383-5075/(638) 383-8500 H Hacienda del Sol Furniture.(602) 903-2112 or.......................................(638) 388-0545 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Service ............................................(602) 971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar..............(638) 383-0100 …...........(602) 606-7768/(01) 800-560-2123 I-J-K Iron City Polaris..................(602) 272-5551 John Hibbert, Las Palomas Sales .........................................(480) 257-5757 John Witt, Las Palomas Sales ............................................(480) 257-5757 Keller Williams Rocky Point ..........................................(602) 774-7431 or.......................................(638) 380-8517 Kenneth Wallace, Las Palomas Sales ..........................................(480) 257-5757 Kilombo Café.....................(638) 690-9167 Kord's Auto Care................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW L La Negrita...........................(638) 690-9389 Laguna Shores Resort.........(638) 383-0210 or........................................(800) 513-1426 Las Palomas Sales...............(480) 257-5757 Law Firm L & M....................(638) 386-1817 Lopez, Antonio - HVAC Specialist ............................................(638) 114-5022

Los Martinez Restaurant......(744) 402-0184 Lucy Spa..............................(638) 105-8993 M Maeva Residential..............(638) 380-8058 Mamacitas Mar de Cortez Beach Home & Condo Rentals ..........................................(638) 388-8747 or................(638) 112-8194 / (602) 218-7300 Mark Paliscak.......................(602) 526-7478 Mirsa Tile.............................(638) 383-6770 Mare Blu Ristorante.............(638) 383-0605 Moo Steakhouse & Grille.....(638) 114-3595 Muebles Coloniales.............(638) 383-6670 or.........................................(638) 383-6671 N-O Napa Auto & RV.....................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW Optica Turati.......................(638) 383-4645 or........................................(520) 505-6236 P Pane e Vino Restaurant........(638) 105-7455 Pedro's Restaurant...............(638) 383-8889 Predador Pest Control..........(638) 383-8787 or...............(638) 113-0691 / (602) 702-4417 Puerta Privada.....................(638) 102-3075 or.........................................(602) 445-6430 Q&R Richard Savino.....................(638) 380-4272 or.........................................(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Home Builders..(638) 383-6524 or.........................................(815) 553-2683 Rocky Point Premier Group ............................................(602) 647-9993 Rocky Point Premier Group-Richard Savino .............(638) 380-4272/(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Times Newspaper ...........................................(638) 383-6325 or.......................................(480) 463-6255 RP Furniture Solutions........(480) 234-2608 S Salerno, Rosarie...................(520) 777-0018 Sea Point Development........(638) 380-8058 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise...(638) 113-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios ...........................................(638) 383-3344 or Caborca...........................(637) 372-4717 Sonoran Resorts..................(602) 476-7511 Su Casa................................(638) 690-1345 Sun Valley Business and Immigration ............................................(638) 383-8891 or..............(638) 383-8896/(520) 829-4340 T Tequila Factory.....................(638) 388-0606 The New Mexican Restaurant ............................................(638) 690-1472 Top Meat....(638) 690-8721/(662) 141-0280 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals ……………..(638) 383-3919/(638) 384-0113 or.......................................(602) 324-7241 V Viña del Mar Hotel................(638) 383-0100 or.........(602) 606-7768/01-800-560-2123 Veterinary Clinic Chochoy.....(638) 383-2338 24 hr. Emergency..................(638) 638-9285 Veterinary Medical Services ............(638) 383-3344/(637) 372-4717 W Wayne Corcoran, Laguna Shores Resales ...(638) 383-7263 ext. 7264/(480) 356-1645 WhyNot Travel Store.............(520) 387-7783

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

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EVENTSCALENDAR EVENTS CALENDAR JANUARY 2022 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS TO THIS PAGE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 383-6325 OR EMAIL THEM TO ROCKYPOINTTIMES@YAHOO.COM. EVENTS See Clubs and Organizations for more info. on groups and social clubs. EVERYDAY 12:30-3PM – Paint & Sip at DeliFrut 4PM – Sunset Cruise aboard Pirate Ship Rey del Mar and El Perla Negra. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! MONDAYS 2 for 1 Bacon Cheeseburgers at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! TUESDAYS 1PM – Cornhole Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM – Bingo at Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 3PM – BBQ Short Rib Tacos $1.50 at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! WEDNESDAYS 9AM - Rotary Club Meeting at the Friendly Dolphin in the Old Port – open to anyone wanting to participate with the Peñasco Chapter 12:30PM - Paint & Sip Club at DeliFrut Pizza Specials at Pane e Vino Bar & Pizzeria on Whale Hill. Pickleball at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias. Call 638-690-2509 to sign up for time. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! THURSDAYS 11AM – Alanon Zoom Meeting* (Central Time - see complete info below and in info. section) 1PM – 501 Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – Gringo Bingo (with reservation only) at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 4PM - Connections Group meets at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita. Everyone welcome. 5PM-8PM - Wine Night at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. Specials on wine flights and tapas appetizers. Music with Vania & Cesar. 7PM-10PM – No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! FRIDAYS 10AM-5PM Shell Museum Open 10AM Ladies Golf at The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort. Cost: $30 includes green fee and $5 weekly prize pot. 9-holes, random partners and

random weekly games (Stroke, Play, Scramble, 2 Ladies’ Best Ball, Skins, etc.). Drink specials, weekly prize pot. Email Arlyncgoodwin@yahoo.com by 3PM on Thursday if you’d like to play on Friday. 1PM – Cornhole Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM – Bingo at Pitaya Bar on the beach in El Mirador. 4:30PM – Live Music at Leo’s Bar in the Old Port. 6PM – Pool Tournament at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. 6PM-9PM - Wine Night at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. Specials on wine flights and tapas appetizers. Music with Vania & Cesar. 7:30PM – Stone The Band 80s Rock Live Music at The Terrace, upstairs at MOO Steakhouse on the Malecon in the Old Port. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! 10:30PM - Salsa with Agua de Coco at Tapeo Wine & Bar. SATURDAYS 10AM – Menudo Saturdays at Boo Bar in the Old Port. 10AM - Mermaids Arts Market at Plaza del Camaron 1PM – Horseshoe Tournament at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – Agua de Coco live at Pitaya Bar in El Mirador. Everyone welcome, no cover. 8:30PM – Agua de Coco live at the Terrace at MOO Steakhouse & Grille in the Old Port. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!! SUNDAYS Pickleball at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias. Call 638-690-2509 to sign up for time. Pozole Sundays at Boo Bar in the Old Port. 8:30AM – Bilingual Mass at St. Joseph’s/ San José Church in Cholla Bay. 9AM - Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 11AM - Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 1PM – 501 Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM – Bingo at Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – 7PM – No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. 4:30PM – Live Music at Leo’s Bar in the Old Port. 5:30PM – Paint & Sip at El Tapeo Wine Bar. Everyone welcome. El Tapeo is located next to Laos Mar Hotel (near Playa Bonita). 6:30 PM – Sax on the Terrace at MOO Steakhouse & Grille on the Malecon in the Old Port. 8PM – Lukeville/Sonoyta BORDER CLOSES!!

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com to add your Events! REMEMBER…OUR BORDER CLOSES AT 8PM!! January 1st • Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy New Year! • 10AM-3PM Mermaid’s Market at the Shrimp Plaza across from the Municipal Building on the corner of Blvd. Fremont and Benito Juarez. • 6PM Piel Canela Fiesta Saturday with Selena Tribute Concert at 8PM. No cover. Margarita Mermaids thanks Peñasco for loving Mermaids! January 2nd • 4PM-6PM Fried Chicken Sunday Music Jam featuring local artists at Margarita Mermaids in the Old Port! January 6th • El Dia de Los Reyes – Three Kings Day. This is the traditional day gifts are exchanged in Mexico, to represent the day the Three Wise Men gave gifts to the baby Jesus. This day is celebrated by eating Rosca de Reyes (Kings Cake) which is an oval shaped sweet bread, decorated with dried and candied fruit, symbolizing a jeweled crown, and it has a baby Jesus hidden inside. Whoever gets the baby Jesus is responsible for hosting the party on February 2nd. January 7th • 10AM Ladies Golf at The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort. Cost: $30 includes green fee and $5 weekly prize pot. 9-holes, random partners and random weekly games (Stroke, Play, Scramble, 2 Ladies’ Best Ball, Skins, etc.). Drink specials, weekly prize pot. Email Arlyncgoodwin@yahoo.com by 3PM on Thursday if you’d like to play on Friday. January 14th-16th • Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers January Jam 2022 centered around Banditos – A 3-day event featuring RCPM as well as special bands like The Vandoliers, RC & the Ambers, Jesse Dayton, Jim Dalton, Andrew Leahey, The Jons and The Summer and also Cancion Tequila Golf Classic charity golf tournament. For tickets, musical line-up and more info. visit januaryjam.net.

January 14th • 9AM Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers January Jam 2022 Cancion Tequila Golf Classic at the Links at Las Palomas. This charity golf tournament benefits local family-oriented charities. Register your foursome by purchasing 4 reservations and email bondmarketinggroup@yahoo. com. Costumes encouraged. • 10AM Ladies Golf at The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort. • 1PM The Summer live at Banditos (see website for a complete list of bands on Friday). January 15th • Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers January Jam 2022 Cancion Tequila Golf Classic at the Links at Las Palomas is a charity golf tournament that benefits local family-oriented charities. Register your foursome by purchasing 4 reservations and email bondmarketinggroup@yahoo.com. Costumes encouraged. • 8AM Check-in for RCPM Cancion Tequila Golf Classic • 9AM Shotgun start for RCPM Cancion Tequila Golf Classic • 10AM Jesse Dayton live at Capone’s on Ave. Sinaloa in El Mirador. See website above for the complete line-up for Saturday. • 10AM-3PM Mermaid’s Market at the Shrimp Plaza across from the Municipal Building on the corner of Blvd. Fremont and Benito Juarez. • 2PM The Jons live at Chango’s (across from Banditos). January 21st • 10AM Ladies Golf at The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort. January 28th • 10AM Ladies Golf at The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort.

FEBRUARY 2022 EVENTS February 2nd • Dia de la Candelaria. February 5th • “The Fish Bowl”. Rotary sponsored event. Local restaurants set up booths at the Shrimp Park where they provide samples of their individual cuisines. This is a fun, fun, fun event with great food, great music, and a chance at a 50/50 cash drawing. There will be lots of other prizes and maybe even some live auction items! Be there or be square!!! We need your support and we promise you a good time!

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Real Estate Market Sets Record in 2021

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders For the second year in a row, the real estate market here in Puerto Peñasco has set a record in “Dollar Volume of Sold Listings,” shattering the previous record set in 2020 by triple the revenue. 2021 is a historic year in real estate sales with the total “Dollar Volume of Sold Listings,” hitting over $171,000,000 in inventory sold. Anyone who has been following the real estate market this year knows that inventories are down, and prices have risen significantly in its wake just in the last year. To put 2021 in perspective, the previous year in 2020, the year that Covid changed everything, also set a record with $56,971,693. Then 2021 arrived in at over $171,000,000 meaning revenues more than tripled the record-setting performance in 2020. The year 2021 is the highest revenue grossing year on record in the history of real estate sales in Puerto Peñasco. Also, for the first time since the early 2000s, we have had back-toback record setting years.

Prices will continue to rise in 2022, with move competition on bids and less time on the market meaning make your move quick and stay nimble.

Another example for comparison is the year 2007. That was considered the last real estate boom year here in Puerto Peñasco before the market crash of 2008. Back in 2007, the total dollar volume of listings sold was only $28,517,479. When you put it all in perspective it shows what a great year it’s been for the city and industry.

What does this mean for Sellers?

Given the state of the current market, if you are a property owner and have ever thought about selling one day in the future then I would put your home on the market now and sell. We are currently almost at the height of the price surge and that means you will get the most money possible for the sale of your property. By delaying the sale of your property, you risk getting less money if we ever hit the peak and prices begin to deflate. My feeling is we have at least another year of price increases before prices will begin to level off. Consult your local real estate advisor who would be happy to perform a market analysis and tell you how much your property is worth.

What does this mean for Buyers?

It is obviously a seller’s market because inventories are low and that means you can expect to pay higher prices next year. If you are in the market for a lot, home or condo expect to pay full asking price. The days of throwing a seller a much lower offer under the asking price and miraculously getting it accepted are long over. If you see something you like and you want it then you must offer full asking price and your chances of getting that property are much higher. In the next year I think there will be more competition and you will see buyers over-bidding the asking price for properties to ensure they get what they want. Prices will continue to rise in 2022, with move competition on bids and less time on the market meaning make your move quick and stay nimble.

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

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh Happy 2022. Do you love live music? I believe that adding more music to your life makes you live more fully. Music has many benefits it can motivate, reduce anxiety and even reduce pain. If you have a smart phone or smart device, music is always in your pocket. You can wake up to music, drive to work with music, exercise to music and clean to music. Studies show there are many benefits to music, but there’s nothing better than actually seeing and listening to live music. Here, in Rocky Point we are lucky to have many opportunities to enjoy great live music every single weekend. On any given weekend, you can find a variety of live music in Rocky Point. Don’t know where to go? Here is my list of 7 great places to listen to live music featuring local bands. There are many more places to tap your foot and dance, and I hope there are even more in this new year, but here’s just a few of my favorites. Leo’s Bar- Have you checked

out Leo’s Bar yet? It’s a new cool chill place right up from the Malecon. Look it up on Google for directions. Leo’s features music most weekends on Friday and Saturday. Outdoor acoustic performances that make for an awesome Happy Hour under the trees. Pitaya Bar- Love this place for happy hour. Outside seating facing the beach in the Mirador, Pitaya (nicknamed by my friends as Hemingway’s), usually has great bands during happy hour on Friday. Music, sandy beach and waves a wonderful way to put music and sunshine in your life. Wrecked at the Reef– A Sandy Beach favorite. Put your toes in the sand and sit along the sea and enjoy live bands. Open for all ages until 8 pm. Check their Facebook page for live music schedule. Wrecked has two different stages, happy hour and evening bands. Hear great bands such as La Merca and Hilton’s on a regular basis, and special surprise guests. Dancing always encouraged. Manny’s- Right on the beach, in the Mirador. Manny’s has live music every weekend. If you haven’t been to the new Manny’s, it’s worth your time to stop by, (Did you know they have a pool? Yes, you can swim and listen to music) this is not the Manny’s of the 90’s, it’s bigger and better, check out their Facebook page for upcoming events in 2022. Jillz Joint Bar- On the road into

the Mirador you will find outside seating and inside pool tables. Chill environment with good drinks, food and you guessed it great live music. Margarita & Mermaids- At the end of the Malecon on the sea. Inside restaurant and bar with occasional special live bands. Check Facebook. Boo Bar- Can’t miss the Boo Bar on the Malecon. Go upstairs for a view of the sea and a seat on the bar swings while you are listening to live tunes. Check their Facebook page for Live music events. Tekila Bar- Downtown Malecon with a great upstairs and downstairs and live music. Check Facebook for events. Banditos- Inside and outside stages, Banditos is a wonderful venue to catch live events. Banditos host Circus Mexicus, January Jam, Atomic Weekend and other big music weekends. This month marks the 11th year of January Jan. What is January Jam? It’s a weekend of jamming to great live music. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers started this tradition over a decade ago, and it has caught on like wildfire. Who doesn’t want to start the new year with live music…? This year it takes place on January 14, 15 and 16th (Martin Luther King weekend). The musical acts travel from location to location around town. You can catch the day acts at,

Changos, Capones, Manny’s and all headliner evening acts at Banditos. At, the same time, on Saturday morning there will be the Mexican Moonshine Golf Classic. This is a Charity tournament played by musicians and those that pre-register. Check Las Palomas Links course for preregistration. January Jam has an interesting beginning. Back in 2008 Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers decided to record a new album by the sea in Mexico. And not just any Mexico town, but Puerto Peñasco, and specifically in a home on the water with killer sunsets, I have personally witnessed the amazing views and sunsets from this house, in Cholla Bay. The view from that side of Cholla Bay, is teeming with inspiration. And inspiration is what they found, for eight days the group rocked out and recorded an album. And on the ninth day they decided what better way than celebrate, than to play live at JJ’s Cantina for a select group of friends and loyal fans. If you want to step back to 2008, and check out the recording sessions by the sea, buy the Turbo Ocho album and on the flipside is a live video of that special recording session, happy hour footage and outtakes. Turbo Ocho’s special impromptu performance at JJ ‘s started the history and tradition of January Jam. Music what a fantastic way to start the new year out. Let’s hope Roger & the Peacemakers decide to record another album down here by the sea in January. So, start your year out with music, when in town check out the suggested music venues and listen to some great live local bands. Some of my favorite local bands that are worth seeing, are No One Knows, Natalie & the Sweetalkers, La Merca, Summer, Stone, and Los Panchos. And on special weekends, you never know who might be in town. playing live. The Billboard chart hitting band, Black Moods just had a whole weekend festival at Bandito’s, Atomic Weekend, hopefully that will become an annual event. Let’s make 2022 a year of live music. More music Mexico!

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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Phase II of pastor’s home begins

By Cholla Charli Last month, Phase I was completed in the construction of the residence for Padre Marco Lopez, pastor of Holy Family Parish and St. Joseph’s Mission Church in La Cholla. The final steps in the first phase were installation of the electric breaker box, running wiring to all outlets, pouring the floor, sealing the roof, and replacing the church’s metal roof panels that had to be removed to connect the two buildings together. Sexton Bob Keller said, “The Diocese of Mexicali can provide only minimal funding for this new residence, so we depend on local donations and building in phases as the funds are donated. It took approximately four months to complete the structure. We think that’s good progress with the small crew we were able to afford. “We have raised enough money to start on Phase II, but it will take three times what we have to complete the residence for Padre Marco,” Keller added. The second phase will include the installation of doors and windows, flooring, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, HVAC units and furniture.

Crews worked into the night pouring the floor in the new rectory at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in La Cholla.

Phase II of the construction begins now with doors, windows, tile, cabinets, HVAC units and plumbing fixtures.

“We have already had donations of some furniture and furnishings from people who are remodeling and have gently used items with years of service left,” Keller said. “We are hoping that someone is about to remodel a kitchen and could donate serviceable appliances for Father.” Until 2013, the building which is now St. Joseph’s church stood abandoned as a cinder block shell. That year, in November, the pastor designated that Mass would be held every Sunday. Because of the strong participation by nonnationals who live in Rocky Point or visit regularly, all services are bilingual – the only bilingual Mass offered in the area. “Over the years, the church has grown to be a lovely house of worship with approximately 50 regular attendees, primarily Gringos,” Keller said. “Their generosity has made the completion of the church possible and is now making the residence for Pastor Lopez a reality.” Mass is said at 8:30 each Sunday. To reach St. Joseph’s, take the road past the Sandy Beach Resorts and the dirt road past Wrecked at the Reef. As you wind toward Cholla Bay, the church is on the right and clearly marked. If you would like more information about services, or if you would like to contribute to the building, contact Keller by e-mail at bob@keller.net, by phone at 928706-6928 or by mail at P.O. Box 297, Lukeville, AZ 85341.

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Happy New Year!

By Vince Deadmond I hope you were able to ease into the new year your way. Quiet contemplation is good for some folks while others are looking for some revelry with a few friends and maybe some shenanigans. I always plan to do better for the new year; eat healthier, do more, lose some bad habits, catch bigger fish, yes it usually comes down to the fly fishing. One of the first things I do for the new year is to examine the new year tide calendar for the Upper Sea of Cortez. This handy calendar lets me know what the tides are going to be and when for the whole year. It makes it easier to plan a fishing trip if you don’t have to worry about a huge tide washing you out of the estuary. New equipment. Last year I picked up a ten-foot six weight fly

rod and it has been an important part of my fishing gear for Puerto Peñasco. The standard ninefoot eight weight fly rod is still quite useful, but I am thinking of adding a ten-foot eight weight. The longer length can improve casting. Especially if your boat is a kayak or pontoon boat. Both set low in the water, and that extra foot gets more line off of the water. The extra length is also good when you are hooked up to a fish. Manufacturers of 10-foot fly rods make the two sections above the cork grip beefier, you have a better chance to land the fish successfully. The fly rod acts like a big shock absorber you can use a smaller weight fly rod to land a larger fish. Fishing is a bit slow during January and February but soon things will begin to warm up, bait will be abundant, and the new fishing season will get going in March and continue to get better. Hope to see you on the water soon.

Vince Deadmond The Retired Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at vddeadmond@msn.com and (480) 818-1796.

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE HAPPY NEW YEAR

By Bo & Linda Bernard The holidays are behind us, as January signals new beginnings. In this process, there are always mixed emotions when we put our Christmas decorations away. They are fun and exciting going up, not so much coming down. While taking a last look at the holiday cards we received, one caught my attention and created, again, a knot in my throat that signaled the tears that would soon well up in my eyes. It was the card sent by Barb at Barb’s Dog Rescue. A healthy, happy yellow dog of medium size looked back at me. Under his picture were the words, “Hope and Love.” Inside was this dog’s story. His name is Poshi. Beautifully written by Barb’s Dog Rescue Board Member, Amy Lake, it reveals a difficult past. “Poshi spent his life tied up outdoors. He roasted in the desert heat, with little food and no shade. He arrived in our care malnourished and weak, his spirit stifled, having never known love. But he had hope for a better life. Lots of love and care at the shelter helped Poshi’s soul begin to shine. He is a delightful fellow, a friend to every dog and person he meets. His belly is full these days, but Poshi is still very enthusiastic about treats, and he gets a special one every day from Barb. Poshi has graced us with his gentlemanly presence over the last four years. He is still waiting patiently to be chosen for adoption. Until then, we are honored to be his family.” Are you thinking of adding a pet to your family? If so, there is no place better suited to provide as many choices as Barb’s Dog Rescue. You will find an amazing selection of sizes, colors, breeds and ages. Over 350 of them to be exact. If you have a very active family, we have the perfect dog for you. If, like us, there is nothing better than sitting by the fire with a good book and a loving pet by your side, we have a host of those too. There is never a cost to adopt, as Barb depends solely on donations to do her wonderful work. All dogs have been fully vaccinated, are free of parasites, and have been spayed

or neutered. Necessary paperwork to take them back across the border is provided. Other Ways to Help

Donations of food or dollars is tax deductible and gratefully accepted. It takes 120 pounds of puppy kibble, 200 pounds of adult kibble, 48 cans of wet food, and a large box of dog treats to feed our dogs each day. That works out to 43,800 pounds of puppy chow, 73,000 pounds of adult chow, 17,520 cans of wet food, and 365 boxes of dog treats a year, not including the puppy formula, boxes of rice, and breasts of chicken used to care for sick or abandoned puppies too young for kibble. Barb’s receives discounts from local vendors for food and medication, so The Rescue can get more with a dollar than you. Additionally, at any given time, we will be shorter on some supplies than others. Monetary donations allow us to purchase what we need. We always need used bath towels to line the dogs’ beds, crates, and houses. In the winter, baby and small child size blankets are especially appreciated. And, as you might imagine, we go through a lot of cleaning supplies, detergent, paper towels, Clorox wipes, and puppy pads. We also need volunteers. Dogs need to be fed. Visitors need to be greeted and shown around. Thank you to all who have supported Barb’s in the last year. The good work she and her staff do could not continue without your help. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, RESCUE NEVER STOPS!

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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ZACK FROM TUBAC: Hey, Cap'n Greg, I haven't seen you sweeping Sandy Beach with your metal detector lately. What's up? CAP'N GREG: What's up is a new left knee. Digging a two-foot hole only to find a beer can is not the easiest thing for me to do right now. ZACK FROM TUBAC: Can't you set that thing to ignore aluminum? CAP'N GREG: If I did, I'd miss all the peso coins and other strange alloys. ZACK FROM TUBAC: What else do you find? CAP'N GREG: Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, watches, even a gold toe ring once. But the most common stuff is Mexican coins. And a lot of US dimes and quarters, for some reason. ZACK FROM TUBAC: I wouldn't think people would lose money like that. CAP'N GREG: I suppose they

sit down, and it falls out of their pockets, or they put change on a towel, forget it's there, get out of the water, pick up the towel and the coins are instantly buried. ZACK FROM TUBAC: I bet you're not gonna get rich beach combing here. CAP'N GREG: Not rich, but years ago I used to walk the Mirador beach and find enough coins to buy a couple beers at Manny's. ZACK FROM TUBAC: So, would you advise people not to take valuables to the beach? CAP'N GREG: Sure. But only until my knee is better. ZACK FROM TUBAC: You're a crafty character, Cap'n Greg. CAP'N GREG: That's a fact, Zack.

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

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

MAIL SERVICES

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

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

METRIC EQUIVALENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Feliz 2022………Let’s Make This Year All About Fun!!!

By Mark Paliscak We made it through the holidays and wow…we are well into the 20’s now. Happy 2022 one and all. Are we really going into the third year since the pandemic started? Who would have ever thought the crazy changes, precautions, vaccinations, boosters, testing sites, masks, gloves, sanitizers would have become part of our norm? Let us all pray that 2022 is the year the pandemic is eliminated, and we can return to even more normalcy. I am very hopeful that with all of our efforts, the outcome for a quicker full recovery to normal life will be around the corner. With fun in our forecast for 2022, I listed out a few fun things for us to do that are truly unique to Rocky Point residents and vacationers alike. Try one, try two, try them all… The most important thing is to let loose and have some fun…the real theme of ROCKY POINT! Music Festivals ~ Definitely Rocky Point has become known for its music festivals throughout the year. It seems that most every month there is some major show going on…even sometimes a couple a month. Starting with the January Jam in the beginning of the year, the town seems to rock

right on through to Circus Mexicus in the summer and beyond into our fall festivals and all the concerts that occur later in the year. Sombreros off to all the performers, musicians, venue owners, promoters and everyone that it takes to put the events together! Having seen firsthand my good friends that put some of these events together, it takes a village to make it happen… and what a village we are in :). Tequila Tasting @ the Tequila Factory ~ OMG definitely way fun… pop in and see Fernando and the bunch for a fun couple hours of tequila tasting some of Rocky Point’s finest. The array of tequila flavors is endless and it is truly a special day to spend with your friends. Who knew all the color explosions? Not even Oliver Closeoff could see this coming! For those that do not know, The Tequila Factory is located on Benito Juarez on the bottom floor of the 3-story building at the corner of Calle 12, just south of the Calle 13 stop light. Golfing with your buddies ~ Yes there are 3 courses in town…we have Las Palomas, the Mayan Palace and Islas Del Mar. They are all beautiful courses and well-maintained, but my favorite is Islas Del Mar. Although it is only 9 holes which you play twice, it has so many fond memories for me of my friends who have come and gone from Rocky Point and this Earth, that it will also hold a special place in my heart. The lagoons on the course are really spectacular and when the sun hits just right on the water, it reminds

me of Aruba…just turquoise water everywhere. I’ll always remember the stories about some golfersswan diving into the lagoon, some golfers accidentally driving their cart into the lagoon (eh, Marshall?) and even cemented golf shoes to honor our dear buddy, Kent Cossey. Body surfing the waves ~ Yes, it is true, there are days where the sea does not even have a ripple and is like glass…probably time to grab your raft or kayak and go for a spin. But there are plenty of days a month (track the tides and the moon here in the Rocky Point Times) that have awesome waves to body surf, boogie board, skin board or whatever your preference is. It is always a good time and good for some exercise. Catch the whales ~ Our area of the Sea of the Cortez is a main breeding grounds for many types of whales. There are a myriad of boats and rental companies to go out and check out the whales. They usually arrive at the start of the year and can even be seen up to April. There are several that advertise here in the paper. Personally, I have hired a few private boats near the Malecon for a very reasonable price and have been on Eco Fun several times. They always provide a good experience with a pleasurable crew complete with a bartender and live dancing. Well, the live dancing part is probably just me and my friends after we found the bartender :)! Bike Week ~ This festival happens in the beginning of November and runs throughout the week. There are just tons of bikers everywhere in town and the bands and hot night spots seem to be literally everywhere. Such a fun experience to see the thousands of bikes and bikers literally line every foot of the Malecon! Truly a must see for anyone. Peñasco Culinary Festival ~ This festival happens in February each year and not only includes food from the finest restaurants around town but includes a lot of bands and wine tasting. They even have a raffle for prizes donated by local artists to raise money for the Red Cross. Great way to taste an array of food, try some great wines, meet a bunch of new friends and help out the community! Beach Walk/Clean Walk ~ We truly have some amazing beaches, and it is always great to help keep them clean for the next person coming along. I would not say that most of us do not intentionally litter however Rocky Point can be windy some days and trash just seem to get away from us at times. So, grab some friends and some bags and take a stroll down the beach and pick up the trash as you

walk along. You will get some exercise, help our planet, make our beaches even more beautiful and have some fun doing it! Mermaid’s Market ~ This market is held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10-3 in the Shrimp Plaza and is a great way to check out local arts and crafts as well as some local food. There is even a bar for those that have a little thirst in their soul as they shop. Some of the proceeds from Mermaid’s Market go to help those in need in our community. Sunset Watch from Whale Hill ~ This truly is one of our amazing advantages of Rocky Point. Unlike many seaside towns, Rocky Point has an awesome viewpoint of the whole city from the apex of Whale Hill. There are two restaurants on the hill to take advantage of the views; La Casa del Capitan and Pane e Vino…definitely something to take advantage of!

Rent a Boat for Deep Sea Fishing ~ For just $20 per person, you can gather 3 friends and rent a captain and a boat for 4 hours and head about 5 miles out to sea and spend the day with music, drinks, fishing, and friends. The captain provides the poles, the bait, knows where the fish are at and even fillets the fish up on the way back! You literally will come back with fish to eat for a week! So fun for a great day in the sun! Rent an Ultra-Light ~ These are the small planes buzzing around the beach areas. The pilot actually flies one passenger around and you can get a spectacular view of the whole town. I thought I’d be a bit nervous but once we went up, it was all smiles and good views. It’s been a few years since I rented an Ultra-Light, but I think they are only around $50 for a great experience! Truly, there are so many other places, sites and events to enjoy in Rocky Point that this article can go on and on. Choose one, choose some, choose them all. The best is to make your own wish list for Rocky Point and check them off as the year goes by. This way you are sure you saw and did all that you wanted to do in town for 2022! Fiesta, Siesta, Tequila…REPEAT! Happy 2022! GOD BLESS! ADIOS AMIGOS

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Rumors…and rumors of rumors By The Old Gringo ru·mor /'roomәr/ noun 1. a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth. Similar: gossip, hearsay, talk, tittletattle, the grapevine, the word on the street, scuttlebutt, piece of gossip, story, speculation… Opposite: hard facts verb 1. be circulated as an unverified account. Did you hear about the alien spaceship that landed out on Bird Island??? Me neither. If past is prologue, that first sentence will become the new rumor du jour in Peñasco. Most folks have heard of, or been around, the ‘rumor mill’ a time or two. Heck, most folks are an integral part of the rumor mill!

Here in our beautiful city and beyond, we have a very active rumor mill. From the playas all the way to Arizona, and in the media across the U.S., the rumor mill regarding Mexico in general, and Rocky Point in particular, has been in overdrive for so long that it almost becomes the gospel. In our expat community, rumors have become a ‘blood sport’ with lurid tales of ‘who did what’ or ‘did you hear about what happened there?’ flying fast and furious. In town, visitors who come to enjoy our beaches and other amenities, gleefully add to the rumor mill at the drop of a hat. Whether true or not, these exaggerations and rumors have a chilling effect on our town. As anywhere, some stories have a grain of truth, but there are many more that are exaggerations, and some are outright fabrications. To what end, I do not know, but the result is a black eye for Mexico in

general and Peñasco in particular. Having visited, traveled, and lived in Mexico since 1977, my experiences ought to account for something, even if you don’t agree. I have flown throughout Mexico and the Baja peninsula in a private aircraft, driven throughout the country for decades as well. During that time, I’ve had interactions with many folks from campesinos in the small villages to municipal, state, and federal officials (including the military) in many places through the country. In all of that time, there have been just a small handful of incidents that could be classified as ‘iffy,’ and none that rise to the level of some of the latest gossip rolling through the local community. With that reservoir of personal experience, when I hear about the number and frequency of supposed egregious actions by the police and federales between Sonoita and Peñasco, I cringe. Why? Because, based upon my personal knowledge, and those of many friends and acquaintances who have lived, traveled, and worked in Mexico for a long time, I know that those stories are not all true and the ones that are true aren’t totally true either. Yes, Sonoita is a ‘traffic trap.’ So, what, so is Ajo! Be cautious and you will get through just fine. Having said that, the effect on people who want to visit our beautiful city is chilling. I have good friends, who know that I’ve lived in Peñasco for years, and that I make many trips back and forth across the border. Still, they are petrified to come visit because of the ‘rumor mill’ stories. They hear those from the local and national

news media, as well as ‘friends’ who have visited our city and tell lurid tales about things that they personally have never experienced. They simply repeat stories that other (friends of friends?) people have repeated. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for fewer people in town, especially during the fall, winter, and spring months (tongue firmly in cheek) but, really…does re-telling and embellishing on hair raising stories about incidents that you have no personal knowledge of somehow enhance your status? It would seem so. They say advice is worth what you pay for it, so here is some free advice; when you enter another country, be aware that their laws are to be obeyed just as the laws in the U.S. are to be obeyed. If stopped by the police or federales, guilty or not, be pleasant not aggressive or fearful, even if it is difficult to be. If you do not obey the laws of that country, you will be a) stopped by law enforcement, b) fined and/or c) jailed. If you come to another country and act like an ill-bred jerk, because, y’know, “American and I can do what I want,” expect to be corrected in any number of ways. Courtesy in any encounter goes a long way! As far as rumors are concerned, not repeating things of which you have no, or incomplete, knowledge would be a good thing. Do I expect the rumor mill to go suddenly dormant? Not a chance! I’d like to think, dear reader, that you will, at least, think about what you are spreading when you choose to repeat a rumor.

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Our Contributing writers...

Allen Schwartz

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

Joseph Sanchez

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

Linda and Bo Bernard

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

Stephanie Wood

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

Cholla Charli

Rosarie Salerno

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Jim Ringquist

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

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

Kathleen Duncan

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

Cap’n Greg

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

Nancy Phelan

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

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

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CLUBSAND CLUBS ANDORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

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

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AMOR MINISTRIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

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

Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

AMPI

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

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

BOOK & EXCHANGE

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

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

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB CEDO

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

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

CORCELES EQUINOTHERAPY

Equine Therapy Corceles del Desierto de Sonora. Non-profit Civil Association Dedicated to supporting children with disabilities with limited economic resources in this Port. We sustain ourselves from Donations and carry out activities. We will be happy to receive food, blankets, shoes for our horses. Program Coordinator Lic. Claudia Lugo (638)384-2928.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

EL GOLFO RUN

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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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CLUBSAND CLUBS ANDORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS FUNERAL HOMES

Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

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

GREEN ANGELS

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

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO

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

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

I.R.A.D. 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

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

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

LIONS CLUB

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

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

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

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may be dropped off at the office of the

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

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

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

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

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

NUEVA CREACION

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

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB

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

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS

President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com www.clubrotariopuertopenasco.org FB: @clubrotariopuertopenasco Meetings: Wednesdays 9AM at The Friendly Dolphin Restaurant in the Old Port

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

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

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

STEPS OF LOVE

The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

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

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

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

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

WOMEN REHAB CENTER

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.

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

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

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By Dr. Sally Downey On behalf of the Rocky Point Rotary, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and best wishes for a more normal 2022! As you have crossed the border, I am sure you have noticed the white tent where individuals have been receiving COVID vaccinations. With the help of the United States Government and a coordinated effort with the Pima County Health Department much needed COVID vaccinations are being provided to Rocky Point residents. Buses have been transporting residents to the border and Rotarians have been helping with the process. This is so important as we all work together to make our community a safe place to live and visit. December activities that Rotarians participated in included: delivering eyeglasses to 140 youths, a Christmas lunch served to Casa Hogar residents along with donations of cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items. On December 16th our Rotary district governor, Octavio Sanchez Ramonetti from Ensenada joined our members for a dinner hosted by Las Palomas/ Maria Restaurant. Our district 1400 now covers the entire state of Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur. Our club was also instrumental in overseeing a huge container that was loaded in Phoenix with lots of medical supplies including equipment and medications. This container crossed the border in early December and was distributed to area hospitals including Rocky Point. This is the second such container that has been distributed in our area and is a result of an international grant secured by our

As always, if you are interested to learn more about Rotary, you can visit our website at clubrotariopuertopenasco.org and email us at clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com or you can call me, Sally Downey at (480) 612-5738 or attend a meeting every Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM at the Friendly Dolphin. club. The two containers have a value of over $800,000 dollars. Now, for a date that I hope you will all mark on your calendars The date is February 5th, and the event is the "The Fish Bowl". Rotary hosts and sponsors this event and encourage all the local restaurants to have a booth at the Shrimp Park where they provide samples of their individual cuisines. This is a fun, fun, fun event with great food, great music, and a chance at a 50/50 cash drawing. There will be lots of other prizes and maybe even some live auction items! Be there or be square!!! We need your support, and we promise you a good time! As always, if you are interested to learn more about Rotary, you can visit our website at clubrotariopuertopenasco.org and email us at clubrotariopuertopenasco@ gmail.com or you can call me, Sally Downey at (480) 612-5738 or attend a meeting every Wednesday morning at 9:00 AM at the Friendly Dolphin. "Service above Self " What a great way to live!!!

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Día de los Reyes

By Stephanie Wood Feliz Año Nuevo everyone! Hoping everyone has recovered from their New Year’s Eve festivities. Our family usually enjoys black eyed peas, collard greens, and corn bread for good luck and prosperity. Other good luck foods from around the world to eat for the New Year… Fish for Abundance Pork for Progress Pomegranates for Fertility, Life, and Abundance Grapes for good luck (12 grapes for each month of the year) Noodles, extra-long noodles are thought to bring long life if you eat them without breaking, so slurp away Rice for Fertility and Wealth Lentils for good fortune in the next year Cakes that are ring shaped, or other round sweets to represent the full circle of life and bring luck back around to the eater.

And remember, Christmas celebrations don’t end on New Year’s Day in Mexico. Celebrations continue into January and February. January 6 is El Día de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) also known as the Epiphany, or the Twelfth Night. It celebrates the day the Three Wise Men (Magi) gave gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus. Reyes Magos is the traditional day gifts are exchanged in Mexico and most Hispanic cultures around the world. Children write letters to the Magi: Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar, asking for the presents they would like to receive. Sometimes the letters are attached to balloons filled with helium so their wishes can fly up into the sky. On January 5, the night before, there are often celebrations in town squares where men are dressed up as Los Reyes and pose for photos

with children. Then that night children place their shoes outside their rooms, with some hay for the camels. In the morning hay is “eaten” and the shoes are filled with gifts from the Three Kings. Families celebrate Reyes Magos by eating Rosca de Reyes (Kings Cake) which is a wreath shaped sweet bread, decorated with dried and candied fruit, symbolizing a jeweled crown. The cake has a plastic baby Jesus hidden inside. Whoever gets the piece of cake with baby Jesus is the “godparent” responsible for hosting the Día de la Candelaria party. February 2 is Día de la

Candelaria (Candlemas Day). It is also known as the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus and the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is 40 days after Jesus was born, and when he would have been presented at the temple to be blessed. Traditionally a Niño Dios (a finely dressed baby Jesus doll) and candles are brought to mass to be blessed. Candelaria is celebrated with a meal of Tamales, Atole (warm cornmeal drink), or Champurado (chocolate atole). Tamales and Atole (a meal made of corn) is an important tradition spanning back thousands of years. In Mesoamerica, it was portable food eaten by hunters, travelers, and soldiers. Maize was the most important crop, as it was critical to survival, and Mesoamericans even believed that people were created from corn. Tamales at Christmas also symbolize the Virgin Mary carrying Jesus. Around the holidays family and friends gather for tamaladas (tamale making parties). Preparing tamales is labor intensive, so it is also a time of family togetherness, and a chance to pass down the art of tamale making to younger generations, and even at time pass down family history. Now, if you’re not a cook, you can always buy a Rosca de Reyes cake and Tamales, which are widely available during the Christmas season. As you are enjoying these traditional delicacies, you can appreciate that these timehonored traditions are part of something that began thousands of years ago and continue into the future. Wishing you peace, love, and happiness throughout the year!

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Tia Katy’s Corner January 2022

MY WHY

WHAT WE DON’T NEED:

The three girls in these photos inspired the program I founded in Rocky Point, Mexico six years ago. They came into my life in 2012 when I began volunteering at a children’s shelter in town. When I met them, they were only 10 and 11 years old and I knew nothing of their history - I only saw three sweet, beautiful young girls full of so much potential. As I got to know them better and they began to share their stories, I learned that they had each faced more adversity in their short lives than I had faced in my 50+ years on this earth. Yet somehow, they had each held onto hope for a better life. During those early years, we talked a lot about their goals for the future. Each of them shared with me their dreams of being able to graduate from high school and go on to college - something they never imagined would be possible due to lack of family resources. Over the years, as I grew to love these girls so much, I also listened to them. In doing so, I learned many things that helped shape the program that I would start four years later. Here is what I heard:

Hopelessness. Sympathy and pity from others. People who think they can ‘save’ us or are responsible for changing our futures. WHAT WE NEED:

Hope for a better future. People to see our potential and believe in us. People willing to commit to investing in our education so we can change our own futures. Inspired by their spirit, resilience, and incredible potential, in 2016 I took a leap of faith and launched this program. The most valuable thing I learned from these girls, and so many other young people during my three years at the shelter, was the importance of commitment. These kids did not need adults to come into their lives, provide a little support and then move on. They needed adults who would be physically and emotionally present for them on a consistent basis. They needed adults who would take the time get to get to know them and understand their needs. They needed adults to consistently invest in the resources they need to not just survive but to thrive.

So, I knew that for this program to be successful long-term, we would need to make a big commitment. That first year my husband and I and a small group of others committed to investing in 72 local students. Fortunately, along the way many others have joined us, and we are now providing ongoing, consistent resources and support for almost 800 students. I am grateful to each and every donor who has joined us in committing to these young people. Together you make it possible for my amazing local team to show up for these kids’ day after day, week after week, and now year after year.

Today, 9 years after I met them, all three girls are students in our program. I could not be prouder of each of them. One is a senior in high school, one is a freshman in college, and one is a sophomore in college. They are all honor students, and they are also all strong, compassionate, and capable young women. I believe they can, and will, change the world. You can support our efforts to provide young people in this community with the opportunity to transform their futures by making a tax-deductible donation at www.espranca.org/mexico

It has been such a gift for my family to watch those three young girls grow to be amazing young women.

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Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez September 8, 1768 – March 2, 1829

By Rosarie Salerno

Boulevard Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez runs north from Fremont just west of the entrance to Las Conchas. But who was Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez? Orphaned at a very young age she was raised by her sister, who in 1789, enrolled her in the first school in the Americas that would educate woman beyond the training of household duties. Josefa Ortiz went to Colegio de las Vizcainas, the college of St. Ignatius Loyola, in Mexico City. The college is still in

existence today. Shortly after graduation, she married Miguel Dominguez who was appointed by the Viceroy of New Spain as a “Corregidor”, the Corrector; a civil office charged with the administration of the law in the City of Queretaro, located in the current state of Queretaro, Mexico. History referrers to Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez as the “Corregidora”. She was a strong supporter of the War of Independence from the tyranny of Spain and the Church while raising 14 children. It was the fashion of “criollos”, pure Spanish born in Mexico, as she was, to organize secret literary societies where the Philosophy of Enlightenment, banned by the church, was discussed. The Age of Enlightenment refers a phenomenon that had a profound effect upon world history. As an example, these principles of Enlightenment strongly influenced the signatories of the Declaration of Independence of the United States and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man. Inspiring political movements to seek freedom, democracy, and fair treatment of all classes

of people. Enlightenment principles formed the intellectual framework for these revolutions and many other countries thought out Europe and the Americas. At that time, revolution appeared to be more attainable due to Napoleon’s Peninsular Wars and with replacing the King of Spain with Napoleon’s brother, Joseph. Spain was vulnerable and not in a good position to successfully defend their hold on the colonies. Josefa’s home b e c a m e the official location for meetings discussing revolutionary issues. Her co-conspirators included famous revolutionists, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and Ignacio Allende. Much of the planning for the insurgence was arranged in her home; housing hiding places for weapons, bullets, swords, supplies and the manufacture of these necessities along with the training of the Indians to fight against trained Spanish soldiers was organized. The revolutionist’s were betrayed by one of the supporters. On September 13, 1810, Miguel Dominguez, her husband, who supposedly was unaware of her activities, was ordered to arrest the conspirators. He locked Josefa in her room and proceeded to do a house-to-house search in Queretaro for the rebels. Josefa managed to get word out and

successfully warned her comrades. On September 15th at 1 1 p m F a t h e r Hidalgo rallied the people to fight for

their independence. That was the night of the famous speech known as El Grito de Independencia. Early the next morning on September 16, 1810, the war started. It lasted 11 years. Josefa and her husband were arrested and imprisoned separately. She was found guilty and sent to serve her sentence first in a monastery and then in a convent until 1817 when she was released under an oath not to partake in the war. Her fellow conspirators were not as fortunate. Hidalgo and Allende were arrested and executed not long after the war began. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez is one of Mexico’s great heroes. Her image has appeared on coins and postage stamps, besides a monument and names for streets through out Mexico.

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

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

POLICE & EMERGENCIES

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

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING 388-0423

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

COMING FROM PHOENIX

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

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. 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 CON’T

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

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson As we move further into the New Year, you’ll be seeing some positive changes to Rodeo Drive, but that’s for the months to come. Let’s take a quick look at some of the wonderful things going on right now.

Merchants that make the Drive a special place with their handcrafted wares are skillful artisans as well as shopkeepers. Known for its friendly laid-back tone and interesting merchandise (all made in Mexico probably right in the back of the shop you’re visiting) it’s an experience not to be missed while you’re visiting Rocky Point. Across the street from Su Casa, you’ll find 2 small vendors side by side – Cactus (yes, Cactus is her name as well as that of her shop) and Suzanne. Their shops are open every day of the week, Suzanne making intricate fiber friendship bracelets and Cactus making a variety of fiber wall hangings that she can customize for you in color or design. Along with her “string art” you’ll find a variety of interesting, handcrafted items she has created.

Just down from these shops is Rico’s Shop. He does custom leather work of all kinds. You’ll see everything from small coin purses to leather chairs. I once saw him making a custom seat for a Harley. If you’ve dined at Mariachi’s and Tequila (also on the Drive serving wonderful food) the leather work on the chairs was all done by Rico. If you peek in the back of his shop, you will probably catch him working... Just east of Su Casa is Polo who makes Churros – that yummy sweet that is like a cross between a piece of cake and a donut – rolled in Mexican sugar and cinnamon then served warm on a stick. He makes them there, fresh for you right in front of his shop. I think it’s appropriate to be snacking on a Churro as you stroll down Rodeo Drive, don’t you?? Also, right there is Armando doing custom T-shirts. If you have something to say you can get it affixed. Such a variety of things on Rodeo Drive. All this and friendly merchants and great prices. What more could you ask for? See you on the Drive.

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