Editorial October 2013
It more than saddens me to tell you that there will be no more “Reports from Sick Bay” or...
Read MoreAuthor: Rocky Point Times
Wet Feet Ocean Camp 2013
Every year, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO Intercultural) organizes a summer camp for kids aged between 10 and 14 years old focusing on a specific conservation theme combined with lots of fun activities to offer the participating children an unforgettable summer in the Gulf of California. This year the theme was Saving the Endangered Species, looking especially at 3 species: a bird, the least tern (Sterna antillarum), a fish, the totoata (Totoaba macdonaldi) and a porpoise, the Vaquita (Phocoena sinus).
Read MoreThe Pueblo Revolt of 1680
The-Capitol-PoPayIn 1650 the Governor of New Mexico, hoping to sooth the hostility of the Acoma Pueblo Indians, forbade the Franciscan Missionaries from punishing and forcing the Acoma to work without compensation and to allow the Indians to practice their traditional dances and religious ceremonies. The Franciscan Missionaries retaliated by turning the Governor over to the Spanish Inquisition; thus, the Franciscans had free reign over the province.
Read MoreSeptember: Mexican Independence Month
September is the ‘Month of the Country’ in Mexico, you will notice many little red white and green decorations around town, Mexican flags in the cars and houses and other patriotic decorations and specialty items for sale throughout the town…
Read MoreA Grotesque Story
This is a little informative piece on something not usually considered during the course of the day. At least I don’t believe I’ve given it much thought during the last half century.
Read MoreCrossing The Border
Products which are prohibited to pass (Productos que están prohibidos pasar):
Animals, Plants, and Products Permitted at Touristic Level
Guidelines on animals, plants, and products that may enter Mexico
