Jack Nicklaus on hand for golf course inauguration
Mayan Palace Resort once again was dressed to the nines to welcome living professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus for the official inauguration of the Peninsula de Cortez Golf Course. After nearly two years in operation, and following 6 months of planning on behalf of staff, Peninsula de Cortez Golf Course was inaugurated by one of the most representative individuals of the sport, Read more…

A new tourism and commercial complex, representing an estimated investment of nearly 500 million pesos, is already under construction in the port area. This undoubtedly will provide a positive boost for this sector, affirmed Mayor Heriberto Rentería Sánchez.
The Mayor indicated the development underway involves construction on an area of 46,426 square meters and represents a sign of confidence and optimism on the part of investors towards Puerto Peñasco. Read more…

Governor inaugurates first phase of Hacienda de Cortez subdivision.

Sonora Governor Eduardo Bours Castelo assures Peñasco is here to stay as it undoubtedly has a tremendous future. With this in mind, he stated, he will continue to put his bets on this tourist destination.
Bours made these remarks upon the occasion of the inauguration of the first phase of the Hacienda de Cortez housing subdivision, which includes 560 homes and represents an investment of 150 million pesos. Read more…

Intent to open center by May at the latest

Construction on the road leading to the new Pinacate Visitors Center, located around kilometer 73 on the Peñasco-Sonoyta highway, is approximately half-way complete, reports Federico Godínez Leal, Director of the Pinacate and Desert of Altar Reserve.
Godínez Leal noted that by the end of March, or early April, work on the road, which represents an investment of just over 4 million pesos and stretches over 8 kilometers, would wrap up. He added there are specifications in place to alter the ecosystem of the zone as little as possible during the project. Read more…

Jeanette and Rodger Clifton, Lori Ramírez and other Las Conchas homeowners present $1,000 US donation to DIF President, Minerva Ramírez de Rentería

The Las Conchas Homeowners Association recently presented a one thousand dollar donation to municipal DIF President, Minerva Ramírez de Rentería, in support of the Puerto Peñasco children shelter.
On hand for the presentation were Jeannette and Rodger Clifton, alongside homeowner association representative Lori Ramírez.
Through this donation, the Las Conchas homeowners seek to motivate other city organizations in supporting the DIF children’s shelter, which fulfills an important mission in caring for abused and/or abandoned children. This donation will be used to help provide equipment for the shelter.

Call to fully take advantage of new skills

With a call to fully take advantage of recent training, the course entitled Quality of Service, English and Values for the Municipal Police recently wrapped up. The training program was promoted by the City in coordination with the Commission for the Promotion of Tourism in Sonora.
Full of tremendous enthusiasm and in an effort to demonstrate the acquired knowledge, the 25 police participants offered to play their part in assuring the improved function of the municipal police department. Read more…

With a goal to collect $250,000 pesos, the Directive Board of the Red Cross is preparing to launch the annual collection drive, set to run from March 17th through April 19th, reported Antonio Mendívil García, local Red Cross president.
Mendívil García noted the collection goal, established by the State Board of the Institution, is just above the $216,000 pesos collected last year, nearly 15% more, and represents approximately 6 to 7 pesos for each of the 40,000 residents estimated to live in Puerto Peñasco. Read more…

Acknowledgement of minor problems.

as had been announced, on Monday, March 2nd, the doors of the new Medical Family Unit number 9 (UMF 9) of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) opened up to the public, though with a list of minor details that are to be corrected in coming days.
Without a formal inauguration ceremony, the new clinic, which is not 100% complete, opened its doors at approximately 7:30 a.m. on opening day and began providing attention that is set to benefit the 24,000 Social Security holders in Puerto Peñasco. Read more…

Mayor seeks to put pressure on putting a stop to customs abuses.

Although authorities from the United States have the right to control access to their country, it is concerning that at the Lukeville, Arizona border crossing there have been reports of alleged abuse against residents from this region, stated Mayor Heriberto Rentería Sánchez. Read more…

Courses to begin in September.

Following authorization for the opening of a Civil Engineering degree program at the Superior Technological Institute of Puerto Peñasco (ITSPP), young students in this region will now have another option to pursue their professional development, reports Institute director Enrique Carrión Contreras.
Carrión Contreras noted after going through the necessary steps, they have gotten the go ahead to pursue the new degree program set to begin in September. Read more…

Presentation of 5 committees and corresponding projects

Though with fewer people in attendance, the U.S. – Mexico group named “Uniting Peñasco” met for a second time with the goal of getting Puerto Peñasco out of the economic rut it seems to be in. While the primary goal of the group is to counter the poor image of the area spread by press in the U.S., as well as to properly report on the reality of safety issues in the city, this meeting included the presentation of 5 distinct committees and their respective objectives. Read more…

State government to promote reactivation of employment.

Current indicators illustrate the economic crisis has begun to hit bottom and therefore expectations are set on a positive reaction throughout Sonora, including Puerto Peñasco, in upcoming months, affirms Francisco Díaz Brown Olea, State Secretary of the Economy.
On a working tour through the area, Díaz Brown indicated the state government is seeking to promote the reactivation of jobs, and has already implemented a program announced by Governor Eduardo Bours set to begin at the beginning of the month that has already protected 950,000 jobs. Read more…

Call for unity within PRI.

With an overwhelming advantage, Alfonso Elías Serrano obtained victory in this port during the internal election process to select a PRI candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial race. These results were similar to those from across the state of Sonora.
Upon the close of calculating ballots from the voting held March 8, which included the historic participation of 98% of members and went off practically without incident, it was reported that the senator obtained 6,178 votes, representing 60.3%, compared to 3,418 of his nearest competitor, Ernesto Gándara Camou, who obtained 33.4% of the vote. Read more…

Looking towards continuing excursions.

With participation expectations exceeded, and no serious incidents to report, the third annual trek entitled “The Steps of Kino in the Pinacate” was a hit and provided a concrete basis to provide continuity for these types of excursions, reported Amaranto Celaya Celaya, Municipal Chronicler.
Celaya noted that of the 85 people initially expected for the event, this number reached up to 106 in total. He added there were also at least 40 who were not able to register in days leading up to the event.
In addition to being encompassed in a surrounding of relaxation, culture and nature, there was a true family feel to the excursion, as 53% of the adventurers were women, 27% children and 20% men. Read more…

5,559 property titles assigned

The process to regulate land ownership and designate property titles has advanced about 80% less than seven months from the conclusion of the current municipal administration, reported Municipal Trustee Francela López Castro.
López Castro stated in a recent press release that to date, they have assigned a total of 5,559 properties, principally to families of limited means.
The municipal official explained this number is in accordance to requests received since the beginning of the administration of Mayor Heriberto Rentería Sánchez, along with outstanding requests. Read more…

Explosives sold without permits

More than 1,000 illegal fireworks, which were being sold to the highest bidder without the respective permits, were recently seized at a “curios” stand by members from Civil Protection and the Municipal Police.
The seizure of the fireworks took place at 32nd St. and Plutarco Elías Calles Ave. in the Obrera neighborhood. Read more…

Guillermo Padrés wins overwhelmingly.

As had been expected, Guillermo Padrés Elías obtained an overwhelming victory during the municipal phase of the electoral process to select the PAN gubernatorial candidate.
During the process, 204 active PAN (National Action Party) members and supporters cast their vote.
The voting process took place recently from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in front of the PAN offices on Sinaloa Ave. and Blvd. Kino, with the participation of nearly 50% of all potential voters. In general, the process was held in a calm atmosphere and without confrontational incidents to report. Read more…