http://www.joinusrockypoint.com Tourism in Rocky Point Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:52:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Earth Check in Puerto Peñasco With a commitment to sustainable eco-tourism, Mayan Palace resort is currently participating in a certification process by the environmental organization “Earth Check,” who certifies companies that comply with optimization processes in the use of soil, water, and the surrounding environment. As part of the certification strategy is ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1592 More than 10,000 tourists, and hotel occupancy rates at 61% among principal accommodation providers, helped confirm that negative promotion of the area had minimal impact during the recently celebrated U.S. Memorial Day weekend from May 27-31, reported Oscar Palacio Soto, President of the city's Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). Palacio Soto ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1581 Local Delights by Sami Rivero Beginning mid-June, World Cup fever began its run through Peñasco, as well as across the globe. As I write this, sadly both the U.S. and Mexico have been knocked out of the tournament and the 8 teams to move on have been decided. Yet, whatever happens ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1609 Reinforcing the dream of its founders In recognition of department founders and those who have died in the line of duty, the 36th anniversary of the founding of the Puerto Peñasco volunteer Fire Department was celebrated the afternoon of June 11th. Miguel Ángel Sarabia, Norberto Pino, Silvestre ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1603 Winner chosen fro 12 beautiful contestants Miss Erika Bernal, originally from Hermosillo, was crowned Miss Sonora 2010 on Saturday, June 12th, before a crowd of more than 1,000 who attended the event held at Las Palomas in Puerto Peñasco. The National Director of the Miss Mexico events, former ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1597 Sonora triumphed during the finals of the National Basketball Championship after outscoring the squad from Baja California 74 to 58. The final win ensured Sonora’s success at the recent tournament held in Peñasco, which brought together the best of basketball in Mexico. Peñasco Mayor Alejandro Zepeda Munro, accompanied by his ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1584 Soap opera heads to beach Sonora has a variety of unique characteristics that has allowed for great back drops during the filming of numerous soap operas, highlighting how "filmable" Sonora is, expressed well known producer Pedro Damián. During a press conference, Damián stated Puerto Peñasco in particular has lighting and clarity that ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1578 Binational gathering of rescue responders In order to join efforts in emergency care, Peñasco recently hosted a binational gathering of rescue responders from Arizona, Sonoyta, and Puerto Peñasco. A local hotel was host to this gathering, which included the participation of nearly 100 emergency responders from Mexico and 35 paramedics from the ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1573 strong>"Smile, they're watching us" campaign launched Promoting a culture of clean-up among all sectors of the community, particularly youth, is the objective of the campaign "Smile, they're watching us," recently launched by the Municipal administration. Within the framework of the first Civic Wednesday out in the community, Mayor Alejandro Zepeda made note ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1569 Sewer projects, totaling nearly 20 million pesos, will be done in the city thanks to resources approved by the State Government, announced Mayor Alejandro Zepeda Munro. The Mayor indicated steps to extend sewer systems will be done principally in the northwestern part of the city, in the neighborhood of Nueva ... http://www.joinusrockypoint.com/?p=1567