Last month in Puerto Peñasco we almost had a real life remake of the Gilligan’s Island Castaways being lost at sea. Yes, there were even seven on board, six humans and one handsome boat dog named Truffles, who ended up with engine trouble and if not for the Mexican Maritime Search and Rescue Unit, well, who knows.
Read MoreOne of my favorite locations for a bar in Rocky Point is what was once the old Sunset Bar, at the end of Calle 13, most recently it was Wrecked at Rick’s. Over the years, a plethora of memories has been created in this spot. In the adjacent lot, some of the first Roger Clyne concerts happened here, and over the year’s lots of bike week memories.
Read MoreIt’s March and that means the start of our tourist season begins in full swing. There are high expectations both in the city government and the business community that we will see an increase over last year in absolute number of...
Read MoreThe 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:
Read MoreWhat 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.
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Guidelines on animals, plants, and products that may enter Mexico
