PART VIII: Economic Impact of Home Port on Puerto Peñasco

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Oct 1, 2014 | Joe Houchin |

In Part VII of our impact study we discussed concerns of the cruise lines with regard to the ability of destinations to cope with passenger growth—which seems to have taken a life of its own, in fact for several years now. Of course, that’s positive news for Puerto Peñasco as we fit right into the growth trends: that is, new destinations, new larger ship handling capabilities and favorable economic conditions for the cruise lines to restock, refuel, and repair.

By Barbs Dog Rescue

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Oct 1, 2014 | Barb’s Dog Rescue |

Welcome back to all of our visitors and friends! We are looking forward to having everyone coming back to our beautiful town and enjoying the lovely fall weather that we are finally going to have.

New Wind Generator Came Together Like A Giant Erector Set-Only Quicker!

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Oct 1, 2014 | Jim Ringquist |

It arrived in pieces-really, really big pieces-even the crane that put it together arrived in pieces-really, really big pieces. Assemblage started on a Monday (August 11) and that monster was twirling in the wind by Friday. Words can’t describe the sheer largeness of this project, especially when you consider how quickly it became a working machine that will generate enough electricity to power some 2,700 folks for the next 20 years or so. But, first they had to put it together and here’s a video by frequent visitor Eric Brown that will let you know what happens when one of those “what if” thoughts really happen…he just by chance was in the right place to help when a strong wind swept across the area just as the critical raising of the propellers was taking place. Click on this video and watch Eric save the day for these brave workers!

Ramped up efforts for Clean Beach certification

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Oct 1, 2014 | Azucena Mazon |

Dozens of environmental and civil groups, along with the local administration, are carrying out a series of actions with eyes set on obtaining clean beach certification for Puerto Peñasco. These efforts include clean-up, security measures, new regulations, and preparations.

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

Posted by Rocky Point Times | Oct 1, 2014 | Mary Kralovec |

The network of wildlife refuges included in the National Wildlife Refuge System is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. They are administered as a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

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