If overcast skies spoiled your view of the much hyped July and August ‘Supermoon’, no problemo, amigo. You’ll have one more opportunity this year to gaze at, photograph, or otherwise enjoy the phenomenon of a Supermoon. The photos in this blog entry are of the July Supermoon, taken by our friend and local photographer, Tony Ballesteros, who endured through the wee hours of July 11th to capture these awesome images. Thanks Tony!
Read MoreEveryone around Rocky Point knows what a pelican is. But, did you know there is only one species of pelican here in our waters? The Brown Pelican is the comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, crooked neck, and big, dark body. The immature brown pelicans (less than 5 years of age) have a predominat
Read MoreThe eggs laid by an Olive Ridley turtle in front of Puerta Privada earlier this summer unfortunately did not make it to the hatching stage after succumbing to high temperatures.
Read MoreAs I came home from a muggy afternoon outside. I sat down and answered a phone call from my niece. As I talked with her, I looked out the window and noticed a group of people gathered around the protective fencing directly below. I rushed down the elevator. “Great” I think, “They are hatching.” I am anticipating seeing them head for the water! As I approach the beach it seems odd to me that I don’t see tracks or little turtles. I only and see children and adults standing inside the fenced area exactly where the eggs should be.
Read MoreVasco de Quiroga was born to a noble family in Castile, Spain, between 1470 and 1478. The exact date is not clear. He died March 14, 1565. He is best known for his protection of the Amerindians of New Spain. He studied law and theology and then became a priest. He had powerful connections with members of the Council of the Indies and the Cardinal of Toledo, Juan Tavera. This is probably why he was given a position as an oidor (judge) in the Second Audiencia, a court that governed New Spain, established in Mexico City in 1531. In 1533 he was sent to Michoacan, Mexico, as a visitador (inspector) to assess the uprisings and rebellion. In 1538 he was made the first Bishop of the diocese of Michoacan.
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