Puerto Peñasco has already begun to be painted by different colors, politically speaking, set to compete in the upcoming elections to be held on July 1st. The electoral machines are already greasing their gears in preparation for the coming contest. Finally, the different candidates have been defined by the two parties with the largest presence...
“Chavez: Fight in the Field” Beginning after April 30 On 14,15 and 16 of April casting was conducted in Puerto Peñasco for the filming of the movie “Chavez: Fight in the Field” directed by Diego Luna, and co-produced by Gael García Bernal and John Malkovich. Luna, García Bernal and Pablo Cruz are taking on the...
Estimated boost of 2.15 million dollars Puerto Peñasco put on its best face during the recent Semana Santa holidays, which was enjoyed by nearly 61,000 tourists in local accommodations, leaving an economic boost of 2.15 million dollars, revealed Héctor Vásquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). During a press conference,...
More than 100 signs installed prior to Semana Santa In order to improve roadways and the overall image of Puerto Peñasco as a city, prior to the Semana Santa (Holy Week) vacation period approximately 110 Tourist Information Signs (SIT) were installed in different spots across the city as part of the signage project of “Sites...
Acknowledgment of slight delay though first stage to be completed on time Currently, construction on the first stage of the Puerto Peñasco Convention Center is registering 30% progress. Though a bit delayed due to access for materials, this stage is foreseen to be completed on time during May, remarked Rodolfo Marrufo, Construction Superintendent. During a...
Considers Conditions to be Good for Peñasco In Puerto Peñasco hard times persist, but good economic conditions are coming, bringing optimal conditions for the entire region. We should take full advantage of these, said Milton Félix Ernesto Reyes, as he took the oath of office as president of the local chapter of the Mexican Association...
Through an investment of 16.5 million pesos in a first stage, construction will begin on the 500 home footing program that will benefit an equal number of Peñasco families. This was announced on Wednesday, April 18th at the Municipal Auditorium, during an act that brought together beneficiaries from this program to be developed through the...
Tremors nearly imperceptible for majority of Peñasco community Though for the majority of people in Peñasco earth tremors in the early hours of Thursday, April 5th, were practically imperceptible, some of the condo buildings in the tourism zone of town were evacuated as a preventive measure, remarked Rubén Salido Martínez, Director of the Municipal Civil...
Confident to reach goal of 300,000 pesos The preliminary close of the 2012 Red Cross collection, held from March 12 – April 15, indicates the organization was able to raise approximately $235,000 pesos, though they are confident they will be able to reach the established goal of $300,000 pesos, remarked Jorge Valdez Félix, President of...
Gómez Rábago envisions promissing future for Peñasco Certainly Puerto Peñasco has a promising future, but to revive the housing market it is necessary to tend more to the domestic market and foreign markets like Canada and China, before that of the United States, said Sergio Gómez Rábago. In an exclusive interview, the national president of...
With Eddie Wharez as general coordinator, the new Cultural Consult Board of Puerto Peñasco was recently sworn in during a ceremony in which demands were made for continued work on promoting art in this community. This new body to promote cultural projects is also made up of José Juan Luna Arellanez, as Treasurer, María Elisa...
Nearly 400,000 pesos invested in rifles Equipment consisting of 15 rifles was recently presented to the Puerto Peñasco police force, with the goal of ensuring the force is well prepared to carry out their daily work in caring for the safety of citizens. The equipment, representing an investment of nearly $400,000 pesos, was presented during...
Nearly 536 tons of trash of various sorts were removed from Puerto Peñasco as part of an intense clean-up effort done during the recent Semana Santa vacation period, reported Raymundo Blanco Ruiz, Director of the Municipal Office for the Integral Management of Sanitation Services (Oomislim). Blanco Ruiz stated due to the high rate of tourism,...
The 6th Free Pet Sterilization campaign was held on April 13th and 14th and met 65% of the outlined goal, providing spaying and neutering services to 161 cats and dogs of the 250 initially expected, reported Socorro Ruiz Villarreal, Director of the Municipal Health Office. Ruiz Villarreal believed though they were lacking 89 operations to...
Reiterating objective to raise awareness concerning environmental problems Raising awareness among students with respect to environmental problems confronting the planet is once again the objective of CEDO’s 18th Environmental Contest, to be held from March 12 – May 14, remarked Reynaldo Nava Ramírez, environmental education assistant from the Intercultural Center for the Studies of Desert...
During a very exclusive and touching ceremony, on March 18th Larry Roberson, professional photographer from Phoenix and frequent visitor to Puerto Peñasco over the past 4½ years, displayed nearly 50 photographs at the Hacienda del Sol furniture gallery located in the heart of the Old Port. Hosts of the expo, Mrs. Blanca Bejarano and her...
Calculations of 48,000 tourists and influx of 1.6 million dollars With the presence of nearly 48,000 tourists and an estimated economic boost of 1.6 million dollars, the second week of Spring Break, which was the strongest, met expectations with an increase of at least 22% in hotel occupancy rates, reported Héctor Vásquez del Mercado, President...
Assurance this is part of support policies for municipalities Between 2010 and 2011, Puerto Peñasco has received more than 318 million pesos to promote programs for urban improvement, public services, and infrastructure for the development of tourism and services as part of support policies for municipalities, reported Carlos Villalobos Organista, State Tax Secretary. Through a...
Resigns as Foundation President of Todos Somos Peñasco In order to seek candidacy to become Mayor of Puerto Peñasco, on behalf of the National Action Party (PAN), on March 20th Ernesto “Kiko” Munro resigned as President of the Todos Somos Peñasco Foundation, which he had headed up for more than two years. During a press...
3rd consecutive year of paying homage to local women For the third consecutive year, and within the framework of International Women’s Day, the event “Women of Value” was held, recognizing 22 women from Puerto Peñasco for their arduous work done in benefit of this community, as well as for the tremendous dedication and impetus that...
Local Delights In addition to seeing more and more visitors once again make their way to Puerto Peñasco, we are always fascinated with the many stories that can be found behind each and every traveler to the area. This month, I’d like to share a story about a visual artist, documentarian, and all around global...
Process expected to impact at least 100 properties Given the lack of response those in arrears, the Municipal Administration proceeded to act on the first land seizures due to failure to pay property taxes, as had been warned earlier, confirmed Julieta López López, City Income Director. López López remarked, at first there are nine cases...
With the goal of collecting at least 300,000 pesos, or rather an amount similar to that from last year, the Annual Red Cross Collection Drive is underway, with the theme “You are the Red Cross, which is why through your actions we continue growing,” reports local Red Cross Board President Jorge Valdez Félix. Valdez Félix...
Of the 25 Police agents who recently underwent drug testing, one of them came up positive for drug use, or rather 4%, and will be out of the department, reported City Police Chief Lázaro Hernández Bravo. The Police Chief remarked the agent in question, whose identity was not revealed, had belonged to the Tourism Police...
Remodeling of substation two and acquisition of new firefighting vehicle An investment of nearly 332,000 pesos, the majority stemming from donations through the processing of license plates, is programmed for remodeling of substation number two of the Fire Department and for the acquisition of a new vehicle to combat fires, reported Rubén Salido Martínez, Director...
