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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

Editorial by Lannette Phipps

ope everyone is having a great summer and soaking up the last of the hot weather. I am definitely looking forward to October and cooler weather. I have been bouncing around the States this summer in search of cool weather. In fact, as I write this, I am sitting in my brother’s kitchen at his house in Wisconsin where it is getting ready to rain. I come up here every year around this time (except last year) to enjoy the weather, see the Packers play pre-season, and attend The Minnesota State Fair, which opens today with an 85% chance of rain and temp’s in the high 60s…sooooo excited! A couple weeks ago I was in Pinetop and the White Mountains enjoying the cool weather and rain there. It was my first time ever visiting that area – gorgeous. I know many of you spend the summer months up in that area and now I see why. A big thank you to Tom and Sandra Elliott (my 2nd set of parents :)) for the use of their beautiful cabin and to Melody and Jazzy Nelligan for letting us girls take over their lake house. These were a couple of my “offices” this last month – not too bad,

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eh? I’ll bounce back in town for Labor Day Weekend and then hope to head over to Valle de Guadalupe for a few days to sample some wine and enjoy the cooler temperatures. Hoping the weather will turn perfect on October 1st – wouldn’t that be super?!! I have been popping in and out of Puerto Peñasco all summer long, so I’ve had the chance to visit some of my favorite eateries and get pulled over by the Sonoyta cops. Yep, you read that right. I was pulled over…again! Wasn’t for speeding though since I’m (usually) pretty good at not speeding through the town, but instead for running a stop sign. Apparently, there is a stop sign at the Circle K/Hwy. 2 intersection: People going to Rocky Point go straight (and left) onto Hwy. 2 and if you make a right there, onto Hwy. 2, you head toward San Luis and Mexicali. I can honestly say that I have never, ever, ever stopped at that stop sign (turning right onto Hwy. 2) unless there is traffic coming and I have to wait for them to pass. (It’s kind of a free-for-all at that intersection when there are long lines as people always cut through the Circle K parking lot trying to get ahead of everyone waiting to turn left onto Hwy. 2.) Well, I did as I always do and made a right onto Hwy. 2 without stopping. I didn’t see the cop, but he saw me. I wouldn’t have stopped even if I did see him because I didn’t know there was a stop sign. It even took me a few blocks to notice his lights in my rearview. When he pulled me over, I was all ready to argue with him about not speeding but turns out that wasn’t the issue. So, long and short, it was actually a very pleasant experience overall – well, as pleasant as it can be being pulled over by the popo. The officers were very professional, one spoke pretty good English and he informed me of my infraction and the associated fine which was $1500 pesos, $75 USD…WTH?! That’s expensive!! I asked him if I could pay my ticket at the bank, like I did for the one I got outside of Guerrero Negro, but he said that is only for the Federal Highway. He took my license and asked if I knew where the police station was…and when I said yes, he then asked me if I got a lot of tickets in Mexico. LOL Why, yes Officer, I do get pulled over a lot in

My office in Pinetop...probably my all-time fave!

Mexico…how did you guess? It was a bit humorous – guess me knowing to pay a ticket at the bank AND knowing where the Sonoyta Po-Po Station was, gave me away. We got to talking and, in the end, they left me off with a warning. Lucky am I. I wanted to include their photo in this Editorial to give them a little shout out, since I am always one to complain about the Sonoyta cops but thought it best that I ask their boss for permission first…so hopefully next month I’ll grab their photo. Lesson learned and stop sign acknowledged. I did go back to verify that there was an actual stop sign there – yep, there was…doh! Learn from my mistakes :). I know it’s hard to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas when it’s still so hot outside, but I just want to remind everyone to make your reservations early – especially for busy weekends. Peñasco is busy all week long and people are not waiting until the last minute to secure their accommodations – so don’t be late to the beach! And while you’re in Rocky Point, hit up our local shops and the Mermaid’s Market to get your Christmas shopping done early. I’m off to the Minnesota State Fair! See you in October when the fun really starts to happen! Check out our Events Page and visit our Facebook Page for the latest on what’s happening in Rocky Point.

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ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.

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

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

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO to call land lines & cellular phones Dial (area code) + 7-dight number

CALLING FROM A U.S CELL IN MEXICO

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

INDEX

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

E El Tapeo...........................(638) 380-5017 Encantame Towers .................(638) 688-1010/(480) 445-9200 Estrada Dental Clinic .................(638) 383-5652/(602) 774-4494 Excellence Garage Doors ..................(638) 105-9897/(638) 383-5333 F Family of God Christian Fellowship ……..…….…(638) 383-3480/(480) 812-5200 Five Senses Spa & Hair Clinic (638) 112-1652/(638) 108-1000 ext. 210035 Francis, Jonni.......................(638) 112-1197 Friendly Dolphin..................(638) 115-0983 G Gastelum, Jonathan - HVAC Specialist .........................................(638) 113-7004 Garufa Steakhouse...........(638) 688-0101 Georgina Ross ……………….(638) 388-5322/(520) 222-4750 Gloria's Beauty Salon ...................(638) 383-5075/(638) 383-8500 H Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Service ............................................(602) 971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar..............(638) 383-0100 …...........(602) 606-7768/(01) 800-560-2123 I-J-K Iron City Polaris..................(602) 272-5551 Jerry's Catering Service......(638) 115-0983 John Hibbert, Las Palomas Sales .........................................(480) 257-5757 John Witt, Las Palomas Sales ............................................(480) 257-5757 Jonni Francis........................(638) 112-1197 Kenneth Wallace, Las Palomas Sales ............................................(480) 257-5757 Kilombo.............................(638) 690-9167 Kord's Auto Care................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW Kuroda...........................(638) 388-1290 L Laguna Shores Resort.........(638) 383-0210 or........................................(800) 513-1426 Las Palomas Sales...............(480) 257-5757 Law Firm L & M....................(638) 386-1817 Lopez, Antonio - HVAC Specialist ............................................(638) 114-5022 Los Martinez Restaurant......(744) 402-0184 Lucy Spa..............................(638) 105-8993

M Maeva Residential..............(638) 380-8058 Mar de Cortez Beach Home & Condo Rentals ..........................................(638) 388-8747 or................(638) 112-8194 / (602) 218-7300 Mark Paliscak.......................(602) 526-7478 Mirsa Tile.............................(638) 383-6770 Mare Blu Ristorante.............(638) 383-0605 Moo Steakhouse & Grille.....(638) 114-3595 Muebles Coloniales.............(638) 383-6670 or.........................................(638) 383-6671 N-O Napa Auto & RV.....................(520) 387-6962 or.......................................(520) 387-4TOW P Pane e Vino Restaurant........(638) 105-7455 Pedro's Restaurant...............(638) 383-8889 Predador Pest Control..........(638) 383-8787 or...............(638) 113-0691 / (602) 702-4417 Puerta Privada.....................(638) 102-3075 or.........................................(602) 445-6430 Playa Sonora Realty............(638) 119-2211 or.........................................(602) 718-5066 Q&R Richard Savino.....................(638) 380-4272 or.........................................(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Home Builders..(638) 383-6524 or.........................................(815) 553-2683 Rocky Point Premier Group-Jonni Francis .............(638) 112-1197/(602) 647-9993 Rocky Point Premier Group-Richard Savino .............(638) 380-4272/(480) 707-3822 Rocky Point Times Newspaper ...........................................(638) 383-6325 or.......................................(480) 463-6255 RP Furniture Solutions........(480) 234-2608 S Salerno, Rosarie...................(520) 777-0018 Sea Point Development........(638) 380-8058 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise...(638) 113-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios ...........................................(638) 383-3344 or Caborca...........................(637) 372-4717 Sonoran Resorts..................(602) 476-7511 Su Casa................................(638) 690-1345 Sun Valley Business and Immigration ............................................(638) 383-8891 or..............(638) 383-8896/(520) 829-4340 T Tacos Jerry's........................(638) 125-9548 Tequila Factory.....................(638) 388-0606 The New Mexican Restaurant ............................................(638) 690-1472 Top Meat....(638) 690-8721/(662) 141-0280 Turati Optical.......................(638) 383-4645 or........................................(520) 505-6236 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals ……………..(638) 383-3919/(638) 384-0113 or.......................................(602) 324-7241 V Viña del Mar Hotel................(638) 383-0100 or.........(602) 606-7768/01-800-560-2123 Veterinary Clinic Chochoy.....(638) 383-2338 24 hr. Emergency..................(638) 638-9285 Veterinary Medical Services ............(638) 383-3344/(637) 372-4717 W Wayne Corcoran, Laguna Shores Resales ...(638) 383-7263 ext. 7264/(480) 356-1645 WhyNot Travel Store.............(520) 387-7783

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

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EVENTSCALENDAR EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2021 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS TO THIS PAGE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 383-6325 OR EMAIL THEM TO ROCKYPOINTTIMES@YAHOO.COM. EVENTS See Clubs and Organizations for more info. on groups and social clubs. EVERYDAY Pink Cadillac Breakfast Specials starting at $5.50. 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. 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. WEDNESDAYS Pizza Specials at Pane e Vino Bar & Pizzeria on Whale Hill. Pickleball at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias. Call 638-690-2509 to sign up for time. THURSDAYS 11AM – Alanon Zoom Meeting* (Central Time - see complete info below and in info. section) 1PM – 501 Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – Gringo Bingo (with reservation only) at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy Beach. 4PM - Connections Group meets at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita. Everyone welcome. 5PM-9PM - Wine Night at Margarita Mermaids on the Malecon in the Old Port. Specials on wine flights and tapas appetizers. 7PM-10PM – No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. FRIDAYS 1PM – Cornhole Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 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. SATURDAYS 1PM – Horseshoe Tournament at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. Cash prizes. 2PM – Bingo at the American Legion in El Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – Agua de Coco live at Pitaya Bar in El Mirador. Everyone welcome, no cover. SUNDAYS Pickleball at Duke’s on Plutarco Elias. Call 638-690-2509 to sign up for time. 8:30AM – Bilingual Mass at St. Joseph’s/ San José Church in Cholla Bay. 9AM - Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 11AM - Family of God Christian Fellowship Sunday Service 1PM – 501 Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 1PM – Bingo at Manny’s Beach Club in the Mirador. Everyone welcome. 4PM – 7PM – No One Knows live at Jillz Joint on Campeche in El Mirador. No cover. 4:30PM – Live Music at Leo’s Bar in the Old Port. 5:30PM – Paint & Sip at El Tapeo Wine Bar. Everyone welcome. El Tapeo is located next to Laos Mar Hotel (near Playa Bonita).

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com to add your Events! September 3rd-6th • NWB Rocky Point Labor Day Clinic. September 4th • Duke’s 9th Anniversary Party with Live Music on the Patio 4PM – 7PM with Karla & Héctor and No One Knows from 7PM – 10PM. Everyone welcome. Duke’s is located on Plutarco Elias between Calle 14 and 15. Call 638-690-2509 for more info.

101-7211 to for more info. October 23rd & 24th • Two Days in Mexico - Zeeceekeely Reggae Rock – Beach, Live Music, Food & Drinks at the Boo Bar in the Old Port. October 29th - 31st • Cornhole Tournament Weekend – 3 Tournaments! October 29th • 6PM – Cornhole Tournament at the Baja Hotel in El Mirador

September 6th • Labor Day – USA

October 30th • 10AM – Cornhole Tournament at Bandito’s located behind the Sonoran Resorts on Sandy Beach

September 9th • 9AM-2PM Family of God Medical Clinic at Community Center of Words Hope.

October 31st • 10AM – Cornhole Tournament at La Arena located at the end of Calle 13 on the corner

September 15th • El Grito Celebration the night before Mexico’s Independence Day September 16th • Dia de La Independencia – Mexico Independence Day September 18th • Los Martinez Restaurant & Bar Celebrates their 1st Anniversary – Live Music – see their ad in this edition • Laguna Shores Resort Mexican Fiesta – Karaoke, Mechanical Bull, Loteria, Music, Happy Hour, Games – everyone welcome. September 24th • SADR – Southern Arizona Desert Racing Point to Point Race September 25th • SADR – Southern Arizona Desert Racing Point to Point Race OCTOBER EVENTS Email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com to add your Events! October 8th • Weekend Missions SERVE Trip October 23rd • 9AM Ride to Rocky Point 2021 – 118km Bike Ride. Call Mexico: 651101-7211 to for more info. October 23rd • 9AM Ride to Rocky Point 2021 – 118km Bike Ride. Call Mexico: 651-

NOVEMBER EVENTS Email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com to add your Events! November 3rd • Fall Fashion Fiesta at Manny’s

Beach Club – Fashion inspired by the Roaring 20s by Sweet Naomi Creations - Lunch, Fun, Fashion & Shopping November 4th-7th • 11AM – 1Mission Mexico Mission Trip 2021 November 13th • 9:30PM – Duane Moore & Mogollon live at Wrecked at the Reef Beach Stage

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Building progressing quickly at St. Joseph’s in La Cholla

By Cholla Charli Great progress has been made on the new rectory being constructed behind St. Joseph’s church in La Cholla. At deadline for the Times, the septic system was constructed, first floor walls were up, the stairs to the second level were poured and the concrete ceiling for the first story and floor for the second level were being poured. Sexton Bob Keller said, “Because of the rising price of building materials, we decided to build as funds came in, rather than wait until all the money was raised for the project. If you look around Peñasco, you’ll notice that most construction is done that way; but often the money runs out and the shells stand abandoned.” Keller reported that donations are coming in from St. Joseph’s visitors and the community, and the Holy Family parish, where Pastor Marco Lopez also serves, has contributed as well.

As was mentioned in a recent article, an anonymous benefactor agreed to match the first $10,000 raised. “We’re very, very, very close to reaching that number,” Keller said. “When we reach that last little bit of the $10,000, the additional $10,000 pledged will allow us to finish the shell of the building – the walls, ceilings, plumbing and electric. We will then need about another $20,000 to finish the whole project.” The construction costs have been offset by donations of labor and materials. With both churches pitching in, there is confidence the project will be completed, the only question is how long it will take. In the meantime, Father Marco must continue to rent an apartment, which draws funds away from the charitable works of the Parish, including the shelter for migrants, which he oversees. “We are appealing to anyone who can help, to please support us, even if it is in small donations,” Keller said, “and we also ask for your prayers for our success.” Tax-deductible donations can be made by checks payable to St. Joseph’s Mission Church and mailed to sexton Bob Keller, P.O. Box 297, Lukeville, AZ 853410297. For more information, e-mail Keller at: bob@keller.net or phone or text him at 928-706-6928.

The apartment for Pastor Marco Lopez behind St. Francis Catholic Church in La Cholla is being constructed in phases as funds are donated. Ground floor is just 15 feet by 37 feet. A second level is planned when money is available.

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh Hola, gracias and baños. At one time, three words were my main staples of the Spanish language. If English is your first language, and you’re on vacation to visit Rocky Point, let me ask you a question, “When you’re out and about do you attempt to speak Spanish?” It’s okay, if you only know a few phrases, because trust me, I’ve been there and I’ve finally decided to do something about it. There are many options to learn another language. Yes, you can take Spanish classes, study a book, or you can go to a small town in Mexico where they don’t speak English at all, and do a full immersion. However, if you are a frequent visitor of Puerto Peñasco, you have a perfect opportunity to practice and learn. Statistics show that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. So,

I have a challenge for you, what if you decide to create a new habit of spending 10 minutes a day learning Spanish. Can you imagine the improvement in your Spanish speaking skills if you commit to ten minutes a day for a month? It’s a great challenge to take and you can reward yourself for completion of this goal. My suggestion… complete the month challenge, improve your Spanish, and then plan a trip to Rocky Point and practice. Goal and reward. How to get started? I’ll load you up with a few options. There are several apps out there, free I might add, that can help improve your Spanish dramatically. The one I’m currently using is Duo Lingo. A free version exists, and it takes less than ten minutes a day. I’m coupling the free tenminute lessons on the app, with a free YouTube video series, Spanish Course for Beginners by Qroo Paul. If apps aren’t your thing, then try signing into qroo.us or YouTube (it’s free), and search Spanish Qroo Paul, Spanish for retirees Living in Mexico. This FREE & FUN animated Spanish course will get you on your way

to improving your Spanish. Trust me you will be amazed. To begin, set 12 minutes of your time aside and watch the first two animated videos. In fact, if you commit to watching the first two videos, in the very first video you will realize you know hundreds of words in Spanish and by completion of the second video, you will learn 500 words in Spanish that mimic the English language with just a few tiny changes in pronunciation and a few techniques. Qroo Paul has a Facebook group, website and YouTube channel. Paul who created the free course and videos was a Florida deputy sheriff for 25 years and during his service he created easy courses for other officers to learn conversational Spanish. When he retired after 25 years, he and his wife Linda moved from Florida and retired in Mexico, and he created free videos to help others learn Spanish. Why would you want to do this? Well, I guess the question really is, why wouldn’t’t you? In this world of global business, international travel and the fact that you are reading this Mexico English newspaper right now, means you are a fan of Mexico

and the mesmerizing Sea of Cortez. So, why not? Use this opportunity to be able to speak the native language of a country you love visiting, or possibly retire in, some day in the future. Locals in Rocky Point would be more than happy to help you practice. When you try to order your food, try to converse in Spanish. They may correct you, and help you along, but you’ll probably make a new friend just because you are trying to speak the native language. Rocky Point is a perfect place to practice. Go to the local grocery store and talk to everyone. Practice, practice, practice. Here is a list of free smart phone apps, websites or YouTube channels. Most of them just require 10 minutes a day. Apps: Duolingo free version- one language for free Busuu- The free version has one great feature, conversation practice with native users! Memrise is all about flashcards. Websites qroo.us Spanish-games.netfree Spanish games compete against your family Iversity.org YouTube Channels Qroo Paul- short, animated videos for people retiring in Mexico Butterfly Spanish- free videos by sweet Anna Spanish for all levels

You live a new life for every language you speak. If you know only one language, you live only once.” – Czech proverb

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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To honor St. Francis and the Holy Spirit

By Cholla Charli

depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove. With the help of local workers using ladders and drills, the niche was mounted above the interior doors of the church. “The lofty location of the Holy Spirit niche is perfect,” said sexton Bob Keller, “and it is in full view for Father Marco has he calls on the Holy Spirit to fill us and guide our visitors on their travels.” Mike and his wife Eileen live in Gilbert, Ariz., and vacation in their RV to Rocky Point several times a year. Mike has also been a contributing writer for the Rocky Point Times. Bilingual Mass is offered at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays at St. Joseph’s. All are welcome.

Two beautiful, handcrafted niches now grace the walls of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Cholla, thanks to the skill and generosity of Mike Bibb, a longtime Rocky Point visitor. Bibb first created a display niche for a statue of St. Francis, which was hand-carved from cantera stone by a local Mexican craftsman. That niche had to be constructed and mounted to accommodate the weight of the carving. It is displayed on the back wall of the church. H a v i n g learned of Pastor Father Marco Lopez’s devotion to the Holy Spirit, Bibb designed and One handcrafted niche at St. Joseph’s holds a cantera crafted a niche in stone statue of St. Francis of Assisi and another a the shape of the depiction of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. Both cross, to display a niches were designed, constructed and donated by Mike Bibb of Gilbert, Ariz.

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Book Review

By Stephanie Wood Do you know that Rocky Point is home to a very talented novelist? How cool is that! Her name is A.K. Smith and I just read her new book, Pseudocide: Sometimes you have to DIE to survive. I can’t think of many things I like to do more than sitting beach or poolside reading a great book. Reading a great book written by a local author is even better. I’ve never heard the term Pseudocide before (it means faking your own death in order to start a new life). The main premise of this book has always been intriguing to me; reinventing yourself to start a new life. I love mysteries and I love stories where the protagonist changes their appearance and life to “disappear” either from abusive home situations, or some other kind of intrigue or espionage – think Sleeping with the Enemy, Alias, Nikita, or Orphan Black. To “disappear” in the age of cell phones capable of photographing

and filming everything, CCTV, and people posting every detail of their lives (and tagging) on social media is a challenge. You have to be smart, you have to be able to improvise, and your plan has to be flawless. Enter the main character of Pseudocide, Sunday Foster. Sunday is just shy of 17 when she decides to fake her death. I was hooked from the first page: “Sunday Foster will be dead next week. I know this to be true because I am Sunday Foster. One day soon I will disappear, and all evidence will point to my death. Everyone wants to escape something. I want to escape my life. No, I’m not going to kill myself – PSUEDOCIDE, not suicide.” This novel takes you through Sunday’s mindset of undertaking something so drastic; her careful planning, and of course, all of the twists and turns, and what goes wrong along the way. It is a page turner I couldn’t put down. It was one of those books you read into the late hours of the night because you become invested in the fate of all the characters. I don’t want to give too much away because the book is a suspense/thriller. If you like a good mystery and you like the idea of running away and starting over, you’ll love this book. The writing is great, I found myself getting into CON'T ON PAGE 30

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE The Dog Days of Summer By Bo & Linda Bernard Weather Forecast: Sunny, Hot and Humid Anyone familiar with the trek from the U.S. border to Puerto Peñasco in summer understands the importance of being prepared. Few of us would set out across this part of the Sonoran Desert without adequate supplies. If you have ever been stranded on the highway, you begin to understand the hardships faced by early settlers as they crossed the desert. Now, imagine how difficult it is for the homeless, hungry and hurting dogs who wander the streets of Rocky Point. Without food and water, this daily search for sustenance can turn deadly, especially for the most vulnerable. Recently, Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook posts told one of these heartbreaking stories.

July 30, 8:13 p.m. “This sweet girl came to us in very bad condition, collapsing from heatstroke. She is about five months old, and her body is so weak. We’ve named her Emmie. She could use your thoughts and prayers, and the help of some angels.” July 31, 11:39 p.m. “Our sweet Emmie did not make it. Losing dogs like her is

the hardest part of the work we do. At just five months old, her body could not sustain the hardships of living on the streets in the desert heat, trying to find food, water and shade. Emmie, we are so sorry we could not save you. You were loved and you mattered to us.” We Need Your Help High quality canned dog food has not been available in Puerto Penasco since the quarantine. Canned food is crucial to the diets of our new mothers, their puppies and the sick or injured dogs in our care. If you are traveling to Peñasco from the U.S., please consider bringing us canned food. Beef products are not allowed into Mexico, but chicken and turkey are, and they are well tolerated by the young and old, alike. Long time, valued Barb’s supporter, Wrecked at the Reef, offers a free drink to anyone who donates food or other dog supplies directly to them. In addition, Margarita Mermaids now also offers a free drink to those who deliver 12 or more cans of food directly to the Rescue. We encourage you to help the dogs by supporting these businesses. Most importantly, if you are looking for an addition to your household, Barb has over 350 dogs of all ages, sizes, colors and kind. All of our dogs have received full vaccinations and are neutered or spayed. There is no adoption fee, and complete documentation required by U.S. Customs is provided. Some of these dogs have been adopted and are just waiting for transportation to their new homes in Phoenix or Tucson. If you have room to take one back for us, contact us via the information listed below, or you can visit us daily between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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

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Here we go again. Cap'n Greg is being inundated by visitors wanting to know which are my favorite restaurants in Rocky Point. I've said it once, and I'll say it again. I am a simple guy (Far too many will agree with that.) with simple tastes, so the places I like best may not satisfy those of you wanting to truly titillate your gourmet palates. But the inquiries go way beyond that. "Is there a bar that serves gluten-free beer?" "Where can I find low-calorie papas fritas?" "I'm lactose intolerant. Can you suggest an alternative to a cheese enchilada platter followed by a double dip ice cream cone?" "If a total vegan like me eats four Sonoran hot dogs from Chon's on Constitucion should I feel guilty, even though the toppings are vegetable based?"

"I heard that if you pay with pesos, Mexican food tastes more authentic. Is that true?" Chicos and chicas, if you have special dietary restrictions, there are almost as many alternatives available in Peñasco as in the States. You may have to look a bit harder for them here, but most cultures around the globe are aware that some people can't eat some things, so the selection in stores and restaurants is getting better all the time. Meanwhile, if you are hankering for a steak as thick as a Phoenix phonebook, fish dishes that any New York restaurant would be proud to serve, and the best tacos, tamales, enchiladas and burritos on the planet—at great prices—you will find all that in Rocky Point. Gluten-free beer? Not so much.

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE

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

MAIL SERVICES

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

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

METRIC EQUIVALENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baja Tour: West Coast

along the west coast, which necessitated backtracking on Highway 1 through La Paz to Ciudad Constitiucion and then west to the fishing village of San Carlos (yes, there are more than one San Carlos’ in Mexico). We made arrangements to stay at the hotel Mar y Arena (Sea and Sand). After a long drive over roads that we had previously driven, we finally arrived at our hotel as the sunset. The accommodations were “different” but comfortable. As it turned out,

Hotel California Todos Santos

By The Old Gringo

Leaving Rancho Leonero, we made our way down to Cabo San Lucas, although we were not staying in that tourist mecca. We had an option of backtracking and driving across Baja to our next stop, Todos Santos, through La Paz and Triunfo, but opted to go ‘around the point’ just to say we did it. The drive to Todos Santos was an easy one, with the majority of traffic encountered in Cabo, as you might expect. Todos Santos is home to the ‘original’ Hotel California, of Eagles fame. It is a quaint town with lots of shops and places to spend your dollars or pesos. It definitely has a “tourist” vibe and a lot of the draw is that hotel. We had not planned to overnight in Todos Santos, much to the chagrin of the ‘shoppers’ among us, but did enjoy a lunch at the Hotel California, where an itinerant potter had set up

his wheel, and was making clay items for the tourists (for free, but tips were encouraged). The place was pretty crowded, with Santa Semana kicking off. We will most definitely return to Todos Santos for a more ‘in depth’ look at this west coast town at some point in the near future, but today, we were just passing through on our way to Bahia Magdalena, also a whale watching locale. Our plan for this part of the trip was determined by the fact that there were few roads

Hotel California Todos Santos

Boojum trees

fits San Carlos pretty well. Most of the rest of our trip up the west coast of Baja was not really ‘on the coast’ because there are so few roads other than Mexico 1, which we traveled on the way south. From this point on in our trip, with a few notable exceptions, we would be revisiting places we had been to on our way south. After departing San Carlos, we headed north on Federal Highway 1 to the town of La Purisima. This stop was personal. Friends of mine own a cabana business next to the river in this tiny ranching and farming town and stopping here to see them was an absolute must. The town itself is old, and quaint. I once had the opportunity to view their “hall of records” (my friend, Alberto Higuera, was the alcalde [mayor] at the time) where all births and deaths in the town have been recorded since the town was founded by the Jesuit missionary Nicolás Tamaral in 1720. Some of the older records are on sheepskin scrolls! After renewing old friendships, we headed out toward Comandú where the two Highway 1’s merge together again just south of Bahia de Concepcíon on Baja’s east coast. We, planned to stay at Ignacio Springs just overnight on our way back, but Bonnie and Paul Vandervelde are such

the entire property was booked for Semana Santa starting the next day. Fortunately, we were only staying the one night, as our plans had included this stop only as a rest. San Carlos is a tiny fishing village on Magdalena Bay and there is not much to recommend it, beyond fishing, for tourism. I’ve used the term “gritty” to describe Santa Rosalia, and that CON'T ON PAGE 34

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Book Review CON'T FROM PAGE 16

the mind of a teenager and the way she thinks and reasons. Teenagers today are so much savvier than any prior generation. I appreciated the attention to the difficulties teenagers today face, like no other generation before them, and how they have to be much more resilient than they are given credit for. Having a 19-year-old daughter myself and seeing what she and her friends went through during high school, I identified with all the themes in this story. I am excited to have been given the opportunity to ask A.K. Smith a few questions so we can get to know her better: Have you always wanted to be a writer? Or did you just have a story idea that had to get itself down on paper? I’ve always dreamed of being a writer but when I was younger, it wasn’t a good career to support yourself. If you weren’t always a writer, what was your prior career? I worked in Higher Education for three wonderful colleges Arizona State University, Western Maryland College, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Then I moved onto corporate America and negotiated hospital and physician contracts. Fifteen years ago, I left corporate America to write at the beach and ended up selling real estate in our beautiful town. I am a licensed broker in

Arizona and taught real estate classes for six years. Right now I’m focused on writing, and my publishing company, Books with Soul.com Where do you get your ideas? Traveling and dreams. I write the books that I like to read. I like twisty suspense beach reads. What advice would you give aspiring authors? My advice would be to write, set 30 minutes aside every day, and write. Also connect with other writers. I’m starting a new blog called seasidewriter.com. I’m giving advice to aspiring writers and anyone who wants to write a book. Are you thinking of writing a sequel to Pseudocide based on the book’s epilogue? Yes, I’m thinking about it … I love the character Hudson and I think that there’s room for a sequel…it might be the Pseudocide Series. I enjoyed Pseudocide so much, after I finished reading it, I bought and read your first book, A Deep Thing, which I also loved! In A Deep Thing, you reference Rocky Point; do you think you’ll ever write a book that takes place in Rocky Point? Yes, I have a book started that takes place in Rocky Point. I am definitely looking forward to reading more from A.K Smith!

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By Lannette Phipps

Tuna Tartar

By popular demand…The Eats is back! Hopefully next month the RPTimes will have a couple new contributing writers as well who hop around town and review restaurants. These two are great at finding hidden gems so I am really looking forward to that! And I’m always looking for help for The Eats since I am really only a “dinner” person and I know there are a ton of great breakfast and lunch places that everyone needs to know about. And there are SO many new restaurants in town… so, anyone who wants to contribute their positive review of a great local restaurant, feel free to shoot it over to Alicia at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com. This month I visited a few of my faves: Mare Blu, Infusion,

Colin’s Cantina and Garufa. I really wanted to check out MOO’s new menu items and get over to Pane e Vino for pizza, but I just didn’t have enough time. I’m going to focus on Infusion del Golfo at Laguna Shores Resort this month but let me say that the 2x1 Bacon Cheeseburger Monday’s at Colin’s Cantina are a new favorite. The empanadas at Garufa are some of my favorite, right behind the ones I had in Argentina, and you can’t beat the fried calamari at Mare Blu. All are local favorites and an excellent choice for a night out. Infusion del Golfo is a fantastic restaurant located inside of Laguna Shores Resort, which is located off of the Coastal Highway on your way to El Golfo – a 15-minute drive from Sandy Beach. The décor is wonderful, the food is awesome, and the wine list makes me smile. Even though the restaurant is located inside a private resort, it is open to the public serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have inside and rooftop terrace dining and a giant window into the kitchen so you can see everything the chef ’s are creating. Their menu items include Grilled Quail, Filet Mignon, Duck Burritos, Pork Chops, Grilled Apple Salad, Chicken with Pink Mole, Curry Clams and much more. They also have a variety of hand-crafted cocktails, bourbon, whiskey, spirits, as well as tequila, mezcal and bacanora. I really wanted to try the Duck Burritos (golden duck carnitas with peanut and guajillo sauce), but opted for the Short Rib Barbacoa Tamal, which is cooked in Maguey leaves, Bacanora sauce and tomatillo. OMG! A new

get you out there and try Infusion del Golfo. I know a lot of you are wanting to go but haven’t been yet. The air conditioning is on, the wine is fab and the food is fantastic. In fact, I saw a local well-known chef at dinner that night…and let’s just say he has one of the busiest and best restaurants in town. Eat where the great chefs eat!! Check out the centerfold of this issue for more information on Infusion del Golfo and Laguna Shores Resort and let me know what you think of their fare. More next month…

Short Rib Barbacoa Tamal

favorite. So delicious! I’m sure I’ll love the Duck Burrito’s too, but they will have to wait for next time. We (Wayne Corcoran and, yes, Mary Snyder) ordered the Tuna Tartar next, which was equally as delicious. Next time I also want to try the Shrimp Gyozas, which are pan fried shrimp empanadas, lemon aioli, squid ink and carrot sauce. Doesn’t that sound unique and delicious? For our dinner entrees we ordered the Catch of the Day, Pork Chop and the Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes and all were amazing. I know this article is short but should be enough to

Chef Special - don't remember what it was, but it was delish!

Mary's Pork Chop

Catch of the Day

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Baja Tour: West Coast CON'T FROM PAGE 26

gracious hosts that we felt obliged to stay another night or two...our yurts were calling!

Hotel California Todos Santos

Leaving Ignacio Springs is harder than it sounds...it’s so comfortable, but time, tide and our travel schedule wait for no one, so it was on to our next stop, the small village of El Rosario on the west coast. This was the longest stretch of driving we did during the entire trip, and, at 8 hours, it was a haul. We did get to see some Boojum trees (also called Cirio in Spanish), which only grow on the Baja and a small area of mainland Sonora. These prehistoric trees look like giant carrots growing up out of the ground instead of down into

Mar y Arena

it. Some can reach a height of 70 feet! Driving to El Rosario is tedious, but the road is in pretty decent shape, and if you enjoy seeing pristine desert, it is an interesting trip. Even though the town is tiny (about 1,500 people) it is famous as a stop on the Baja 1000 road race, and for Mama Espinoza’s Restaurant! The restaurant is just a short walk down from the only hotel in town, the Baja Cactus. The hotel rooms are spacious, well appointed, and comfortable. As you might imagine, the guys who drive the Baja 1000 want some comforts at the end of their grueling day, and the Baja Cactus does not disappoint. Staying in El Rosario was planned to take the stress of that long drive off and leave us ready for the next leg of the trip... through Ensenada to Valle de Guadalupe and wine country!

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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

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

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB CEDO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EL GOLFO RUN

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FUNERAL HOMES

Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

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

GREEN ANGELS

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

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO

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

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

I.R.A.D.

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

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

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS

KNOX TRAIL COUNCIL BSA

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

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

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

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

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

LIONS CLUB

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

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

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

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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.

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A group of a variety of community members who volunteer their time and efforts to raise money, purchase supplies and provide food bags, shoes and toys at Christmas time for the less fortunate. Every year thousands of children, men and women flock to receive their goodies, take pictures with Santa Claus, play games, eat hot dogs and have a great day. Volunteers spend all year collecting donations and then coordinate efforts a few weeks prior to the big event, which usually takes place mid-December.

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS President: Shandra Keesecker Secretary: Oscar Palacio Soto clubrotariopuertopenasco@gmail.com www.clubrotariopuertopenasco.com FB: @clubrotariopuertopenasco Meetings: Wednesdays 8 am @ Don Julio in the Old Port

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

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

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

STEPS OF LOVE

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

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

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

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

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We Can All Do This Together!!!

By Mark Paliscak Feeding

Child first aid

Accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior

Feliz Septiembre Rocky Point! Whew, August is behind us and the best days are ahead of us as we start coming into some cooler weather and breezy nights…ahhh…is it fall yet? Well, almost but at least we know it is on the horizon :). Speaking of what’s on the horizon, we all know that there are many people that need our help on a daily basis. So many of us have been granted our health, happiness, financial well-being and overall are mentally sound (although some of my cast of characters… hmmm…I guess me too…are questionable some days). As we look back on our good fortune, please remember to always look

around us and see what we can do to make our world a better place. Look no further than our own backyard here in Rocky Point. I recently had the chance to sit down with Robert Gutierrez who started God’s Grace Foundation back in 2015. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to help serve those in need right here in Rocky Point while sharing God’s word, love and grace to all of his children. Their services are held every Saturday at 10:00 am to 1 pm come rain, shine or blistering

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hot conditions. The team of volunteers come together at God’s Grace foundation to praise and worship before serving a hot meal to the hundreds of homeless and families in need. They show up every Saturday and when they are done with their meals, they line up to pick out a couple of items of clothing that have been donated by people just like us. They provide first aid, wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and even adult diapers. The good work is only possible through all of our donations! And, sadly, the foundation location is in desperate need of our help as I learned when I sat down for our chat… Marco: When did the God’s Grace foundation start and what was your motivation to get it going? Robert: It was started in April of 2015 by myself. I moved to Rocky Point from the Valley and purchased a home in 2008. One day I was walking home from the gym and I saw a lady crying on the railroad tracks. I went over to see what was wrong and I discovered she had not eaten for a couple of days. So, I ran home and put some corn dogs in the microwave and got some juice and brought it back. By the time I returned, there were

two additional hungry people waiting for me. Marco: Wow, I guess someone was speaking to you to help.

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Robert: Yes, indeed. Every night as I walked home from the gym, I would see people around the railroad tracks and I would ask them if they would like something to eat and their answer was always yes. Some of the people were homeless families that fled dire situations in Central America and took the train north and got off in Puerto Peñasco with the hope of a better life. As time went by, I would buy Cup of Noodles for them. People heard about what I was doing in CON'T ON PAGE 48

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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.

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Cap’n Greg

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

Nancy Phelan

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

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

Puerto Peñasco Troop 002 San Rafael By Deb Turner Well, we’ve waited fifteen months to get permission to reconvene and finally, in June, we got the approval! Unfortunately, August 9th we are back to restrictions, but we had fun while it lasted. Here’s our overview of our organization: Puerto Peñasco Scouts is a Mexican Non-Profit with two troops: 54th and Lázaro Cárdenas, at the Esperanza Center and the LSM Community Center on 64th and Benito Juárez. We have been in existence for over three years, and we have both boys and girls ages 5-18. Anyone is welcomed to join. We do not have any fees and each child receives a Scout shirt. We fundraise to pay for snacks, activities, materials, and any fees attached to an activity. The LSM Community Center hosts Troop 002 and is a 501 (c) 3 in Arizona as well as a Mexican non-profit. If you donate, we can provide you with a tax receipt for your U.S. taxes at the end of the year. After finally reopening in June, we started our activities. We were on a roll. Our first activity was a great adventure on the Sierra Tours Party Bus. What an adventure – loud music, flashing lights, neon walls, oh my! Our host Ruben Cordova Jr. stopped and bought all the Scouts ice cream - nothing like a little sugar to amp up the activity!

We cruised Peñasco and ended up at the Malecon. We took great pictures and the Scouts got to walk around and enjoy the Old Port. Back on the bus -another surprisewe were stopping to eat at Big Guy Pizza. Thank you again Ruben! What a great time! Our next adventure was hunting for sand dollars with Nallely Fimbres Soto of YiYi Tours. We went to Playa Encanto beach and set up. We had plenty of volunteers to help with the Scouts. Thank you to Henry and Karen Stewart, Joy Paul, Jan and Prosper Waukon, and Jenny Radigan! Nallely and the Scouts wandered down the beach in search of sand dollars and shells. They all returned with a bag full of good finds. The rest of the time was spent playing in the water. We had snacks, drinks, and a delicious birthday cake, then headed home exhausted.

Our next fun experience was learning how to quill with Y Renēe Shearer and Carolina Smith at The Turquoise Door. These Scouts were so focused and did a great job. They created greeting cards, bookmarks and worked on our Scout logo. CON'T ON PAGE 44

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Renēe and Carolina returned two weeks later to a meeting and worked on the logo. It is almost done, and we will proudly display it at the LSM Community Center. Thank you, Carolina, for the fantastically delicious and beautiful gelatin molds. They want to return in the Fall to teach an art class.

Up next was yoga with Michele Regan! First, we had to explain yoga to the scouts then Michele came and did a fabulous job! Not sure what was more entertaining watching the scouts do the poses or watching Rigo translate – downward dog, breathe from your belly button and the elephant walk! It was extremely warm and humid in the Center, but everyone pushed on! Michele wants to return when it is cooler! Thank you, Michele.

In August we started a campaign for school supplies for the Scouts and other children in San Rafael. We have collected some money but are also looking for school supply donations. As of this writing, El Pollo Papago on Av. Constitución 47 (South of Sonora), Avocato Burrito Republic, on Constitución/Benito Juárez across from Waldo’s, Jesse’s Carreta Restaurant on López Collado 101 (two blocks west from Constitución & 47 Nte.), BBQ House de Puerto Peñasco on Guillermo Prieto 33 (Between Blvd. Sonora and Melchor Ocampo), have all agreed to place a school supply donation box at their businesses and drop off some school supplies. We need all the usual: notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers, glue, etc. We will keep you posted on Facebook with this process. We are also on process of updating (catching up) our Facebook page Puerto Peñasco Scouts. Check us out and like our page. We started to plan a fundraiser and will continue with plans once our restrictions are lifted. What is it you say? Karaoke contest at BBQ House! We want to thank Jesus for stepping up and helping us. Keep your eyes opened for more details, posting on Facebook. We look forward to returning to “normal” and meeting and planning new adventures for our Scouts. Several businesspeople have volunteered to do an activity or speak to our Scouts – everyone is on hold.

For additional information, contact: Deb Turner on messenger, Facebook or U.S.A. 520-906-3096, Mex. 638-386-8645. Para más información contactar a: Rigo Franco 638-107-3166.

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Can chewing gum be good or bad for you? By Rosarie Salerno The ancient Maya and Aztecs chewed gum, made from the natural latex of Chicle, which comes from the Sapodilla tree. The latex was harvested by cutting Xs and zigzags in the bark, capturing the liquid that comes out and runs down into a collection vessel; it is then processed into gum. The Amerindians of North America made gum from the sap of the Spruce tree; and was then adopted by the European settlers. The Ancient Greeks made gum from the sap of the Mastic tree. In 2006, according to Zahi Hawass, gum made from honey and the sap of the Fernii tree, was found at a site in Egypt, near the pyramids of Giza. The gum dates back about 2,500 years and still retains a slight fragrance of wintergreen flavoring. At a site in Finland, dating back 5,000 years, gum made from the Birch Bark tree was found. As far back as 10,000 years BCE or more, gum from Birch Bark tar was chewed by Stone Age Neolithic people, discovered at an archeological site in Germany. The different cultures used the gum for other reasons than for the pleasure of chewing. The Chicle gum was used to glue things together and added to mortar. Mastic gum was used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. The gum may actually help prevent cavities because of its antibacterial properties. It is believed that the Mastic gum was used for digestive problems, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcers. Dr. Andrew Weil agrees that the mastic gum may ease gastritis, upset stomach and can decrease inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Birch Bark tar was used as an adhesive, to waterproof leather and for medicinal purposes such as antibiotic dressings. In 1848 the first commercial gum, made from Spruce resin, was developed, followed by gum made from paraffin wax; which was more

popular than the Spruce gum. In 1860, Thomas Adams manufactured the first gum as we know it today. The Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna asked Adams to develop a rubber replacement made from the Chicle. He could not find a way to make the Chicle usable as rubber, but found it was an ideal replacement for paraffin wax gum. And so is the history of Chiclets Chewing Gum. The Chicle tree could not sustain the demands for the latex as the tree does not produce enough sap and can only be collected after a number of years have passed since the last harvest. During the 1930s and 1940s synthetic rubber was developed and incorporated into the manufacturing process of gum. Synthetic rubbers include: butadiene-styrene rubber, polyethylene, polyvinyl acetate, isoprene copolymer and petroleum wax. Some gums contain fluoride. Usually, the list of ingredients on the pack of gum will be vague as to its content because patent regulations allow manufactures to protect trade secret formulas. Ingredients may say: gum base, sugar, corn syrup, natural and/or artificial flavor, softeners and BHT without disclosing what’s really in it. Titanium dioxide may also be included in the secret formula. Titanium dioxide is so extremely cancerous that contact with skin can cause cancer. The ingredients in gum travel faster and in higher concentrations into the blood stream because they are absorbed directly through the walls of the mouth; without going through the filtration process of digestion. Take heart, there is still natural gum available in the marketplace. The website of natural Glee Gum has a wonderful pictorial tour of the harvesting process of Chicle. There is an 8-minute video at Youtube. com that documents the harvest and production of Chicle gum by Maya Indians. Before using any herbal remedy, please consult with your physician.

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Robert: Thank you so much! Yes, you can use PayPal and the way to pay his by my cell phone at 480-273-7141 or by mailing a check to God’s Grace Foundation at 5090 W. Laredo Street Chandler, AZ 85226. If anyone would like more information, they can call me at my cell number or by my Mexico number at (52) 638-384-1006. Marco: Well, I am going to get the word out. I know everyone has something to give to save

We Can All Do This Together!!! CON'T FROM PAGE 40

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town and so many of my friends and family from the states would donate hygiene products, clothing, pillows, blankets, or anything to assist their needs. Marco: So awesome, we all have so much extra items stored in our garages, cupboards, closets. It’s refreshing to clear it out and give it to someone who can really use it and desperately needs it. How did the first aid come about that the foundation includes in its goal? Robert: One day a lady came knocking at my door and said a man across the street needed my help. I went over to see what happened and the man had an open wound on his ankle. He told me he had been run over by some Americans. The Americans offered to take him to the emergency room, but he didn’t want to go. He finally agreed to let me take him to the ER and pay for his treatment and first aid items. A year later in April of 2016, we had our grand opening at our current location. Marco: Where is the church and foundation located? Robert: We are located at Avenida Del Venustiano Carranza between 24th and 25th streets. We are on the other side of the tracks from Super Ley. Marco: I have heard that

New crutches

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there is a dire situation with the building. Can you tell me more about this? Robert: Yes, thank you. I have been paying someone who I thought was the owner of the building for 5 years. We have painted, remodeled, cleaned up the building over the years. Then one day, a woman arrived with the deed to the building and proved she was the owner. She agreed to a price of $35,000 for the building. I was able to raise $5,000 down payment and she has given me 6 months to come up with the balance. So, we are in desperate need of $30,000 to save the building, the Foundation and our fellow citizens of Rocky Point.

community. In addition, talk to your friends and neighbors and organize a clothing, first aid, and food drive and be a hero. Your actions will always be remembered, and your support will be felt by hundreds forever. WE GOT THIS ROCKY POINT! ADIOS AMIGOS GOD BLESS

Praying

Marco: Well, I am in! How can I help? Do you have PayPal or can I write a check?

Sharing hope

the building and if we all chip in with God’s love, this will become a reality. Can people drop off donated items at any time at the foundation? Robert: Yes, we take everything, and we are open daily as people come throughout the week for help. We also take meals once a week to people in the jail as they are only fed once every 3 days, so our service is always needed. Marco: Well, your calling to help those in need is truly remarkable and I am so very proud of all you have done and continue to do! Well, I just finished writing my check and mailing it off to start the campaign to save the building. Please find it in your heart to give whatever money you can to help save a foundation that is desperately needed in our

Worship

“You might lose battles in your lifetime. However, every person that stands bravely on the side of justice, for people that have no voice, wins the true battle---Gods.” — Shannon L. Alder

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

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

POLICE & EMERGENCIES

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

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING 388-0423

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

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

ACCIDENTS CON’T

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

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson School is back in session, the weather is about to go into its October perfect mode and then, in the blink of an eye, it will be Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you are visiting Rocky Point there’s no better place to do your holiday shopping and you know it’s never too soon to start, than Rodeo Drive.

You’ll find a fabulous selection of Talavera at Temos’ shop. Plus, beautiful glassware and other decorative items. Just down the street you’ll find two shops with resort clothing, perfect for our climate at Gia’s shop and Plaza Fabiola. Don’t forget a girl never has too many earrings so check those out while you’re there. Su Casa and Leno’s have an eclectic variety of items from the cute and funky to the sophisticated and sleek. And Su Casa displays original art by some of the top local

artists. Further down the street you’ll find silver jewelry from Taxco and don’t miss Consuelo’s shop, small but tastefully done. Beautiful metal sculptures from flowers to dinosaurs both raw metal to bright glazed; and leather belts, shoes, and hats, also abound. This is just a small sampling of what “Shopping the Drive” has to offer. The selection is endless. One of the great things about it is the merchandise is made in Mexico and often right in the shop you’re visiting. You’ll meet friendly vendors that don’t chase you down the street! See you on The Drive.

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