Author: Rocky Point Times

The 15th Annual Sonoran Shindig, celebrating the Sonoran desert and its inhabitants, is taking place in Ajo’s newly-renovated historic plaza on Saturday, March 21. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it offers a range of activities for the whole family. The Shindig is a collaborative effort by the sponsoring organizations, which includes Ajo District Chamber of Commerce, the Cabeza Prieta Natural History Association, the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and Pima County Natural Resources, and Parks and Recreation. Here are some of the Shindig activities:

What is the Ajo Chamber of Commerce? I am sure most of us would be able to define it as some entity in town where different decisions are made and many town activities are run. Since I began working for the Chamber, I have realized that it is so much more than that. The organization and the passionate people behind the operation are taking massive strides to benefit Ajo and bring our town to its full potential. The Ajo Chamber of Commerce is re-inventing itself and becoming a center focused primarily in tourism. This concept has some exciting potential benefits to the businesses of Ajo, members of the community as well as the many visitors that pass through the town each year. Let’s look back at how far the Chamber has come in the last few years and the plans for the future.

IMG_4322Zuquin Restaurant & Banquetes (Catering Services) is celebrating their 11th anniversary this year. Zuquin, a dream that was born inside the heart of Estela Zurita Quintana and became a reality on February 14th, 2004. Since then, Zurita and the De la Puerta Zurita family have hosted patrons in their restaurant as well as catered events of up to 200 people. They have become a Rocky Point favorite when it comes to ca