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# Rocky Point Times Newspaper

in Puerto Penasco, Mexico

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- [Favorite Summer Baja Fish](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2026/07/favorite-summer-baja-fish/) - My favorite fish to catch with a fly rod is the Dorado (Mahi, Mahi). They are challenging and generally in short supply in Puerto Peñasco waters. I have caught many of them throughout the Sea of Cortez, further south, in San Carlos, La Paz, East Cape, Cabo, Magdalena Bay, Loreto, and La Ventana have all
- [Hello Foodies!](https://rptimes.com/beach-eats-penasco/2026/07/hello-foodies/) - We are Tedd and Kerry, the faces behind Beach Eats Peñasco. We are half-timers (we spend about 5 months a year here) and have owned since 2021 in Las Palomas. We love the food scene here in Peñasco. From local owned mom and pop Cenadurias, to the Fish Markets, to the Fruterias, to the Dulcerias,
- [Can Americans Really Own a Home in Mexico? Yes — Here’s How](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2026/07/can-americans-really-own-a-home-in-mexico-yes-heres-how/) - The fideicomiso explained: the simple, secure bank trust that lets foreigner’s own beachfront on the Sea of Cortez Of all the questions I hear from buyers eyeing a place in Puerto Peñasco, one comes up more than any other: “Can a foreigner really own property here, or am I just renting for a while?” The
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2026/07/rotary-42/) - This last month, our club has been very busy completing the interior of the house that was built by our friends from Utah. We have been painting and installing a bathroom, along with furnishing the house. We had a lot of fun working together to complete this project, and thanks to the benevolence of so
- [The Sensational Sea of Cortez!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2026/07/the-sensational-sea-of-cortez/) - ¡Feliz Julio Rocky Point! Bam, and our summer is off to a start. Beautiful weather, sunny days, ocean breezes, cool nights…it is fantastic! The bosses at the Rocky Point Times are going to be a tad surprised to get this article early, but it is time to get out of North America, as I am
- [Gifts of the Sea...](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2026/07/gifts-of-the-sea/) - backroadspublishing.com We have just arrived back in Peñasco for an extended visit and are trying to decide where to go for our much-needed seafood fix. It is the amazing variety, freshness, and quality of the gifts of the Sea of Cortez that make our choice both wonderful and challenging. It is "El Barco," the Única
- [Getting Acclimated to Mexico](https://rptimes.com/the-guessing-gringa/2026/07/getting-acclimated-to-mexico/) - If you’ve been reading any of my columns, I hope I’ve provided you with some laughter about trying to get acclimated to Mexico. Hence, the title of my column…most times I find myself guessing. Sometimes I nail it; other times I fail miserably, but I’m a work in process. I have three examples for you.
- [Time for Tacos and Tequila!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2026/07/time-for-tacos-and-tequila/) - Empty Bowls-Puerto Peñasco has more FUNdraisers coming in the next few months. The next one is on July 22nd, when we hold our 3rd annual Tacos and Tequila FUNdraiser at The Pink Cadillac Restaurant from 4-7 pm. $10 gets you a plate of 3 tacos with all the fixins, and $1 shots of tequila! We
- [Editorial July 2026](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/07/editorial-july-2026/) - It’s soup! Not quite siete mares yet, but the humidity has arrived. July in Rocky Point is still quite nice with our temps running 10 to 15+° cooler than the Phoenix or Tucson areas. And…we have the Sea of Cortez! If you’re new to Peñasco, you’ll find that you’ll be using a lot more sunscreen
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2026/07/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-8/) - When people think about animal welfare, they usually think about rescue. They picture abandoned puppies, injured dogs, frightened cats, and the people trying to help them. Rescue is a very important part of what we do, but some of the most important work happens before an animal ever needs to be rescued. Recently, Compassion Without
- [Barb's Dog Rescue Adoptions](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/07/barbs-dog-rescue-adoptions/) - Winter, spring, SUMMER, or fall, Barb's Dog Rescue is open, and all of these faces would love for you to come and visit them! It's hot outside, but a stop at Barb's Dog Rescue is a COOL thing to do. Please help us during these quiet summer months, when tourism slows down. Make a dog's
- [A Summer of Flags, Fireworks, and a Town Almost 100 Years Old](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2026/07/a-summer-of-flags-fireworks-and-a-town-almost-100-years-old/) - Close your eyes for a moment and picture this: You’re sitting on the beach in Puerto Peñasco as the sun dips toward the Sea of Cortez. The water is warm, the sky is turning shades of pink and gold, and somewhere nearby, someone is grilling something that smells incredible. A pair of flags flutter in
- [Fishing Trip](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2026/06/fishing-trip/) - Good things happen on a family fishing trip. Some of the digital distractions go away for a while. It's easier to slow down and notice nature while fishing on the lake. Listen to the call of the loon, the whippoorwill, and even the quiet conversation of neighbors talking quietly across the lake. The grandkids get
- [Puerto Peñasco’s Mid-Year Real Estate Report 2026](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2026/06/puerto-penascos-mid-year-real-estate-report-2026/) - As we already hit the midpoint of 2026, the year-to-date real estate numbers show a healthier, more balanced market in Puerto Peñasco compared to the same period last year. Activity has increased overall, but the surge in supply has cooled the intense seller’s market of recent years, creating better conditions for both buyers and sellers.
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2026/06/rotary-41/) - Hopefully, several of you read last month’s Rotary article, it was about the family and the home that was built by a group of young people and the Heber/Rocky Point Rotary Clubs. The Heber, Utah Rotary Club along with 12 young people were in Rocky Point for a few days where they constructed a home
- [The End of One Oppression and The Beginning of Another](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2026/06/the-end-of-one-oppression-and-the-beginning-of-another-2/) - Years before the official abolishment of the Repartimiento in 1720 CE, this economic system was on its way out. Repartimiento was dependent upon the available Indio population of forced labor by the Spanish. Many natives were either killed off or died from European disease of one sort or another; villages shrank and disappeared. Most of
- [Summer Summer Summer!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2026/06/summer-summer-summer/) - The Beach, The Waves & Even More…Toma and Sy!!!! Feliz Junio, Rocky Point! What an awesome spring season it has been thus far at the beach. The weather continues to be right on par (trying to toss out my golf terminology…how am I doing, Scotty Pea?) and the vacationers and tourists keep coming at a
- [Bank Accounts in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/the-guessing-gringa/2026/06/bank-accounts-in-mexico/) - Last month, I told you about mail service in Mexico and options that are available. This month, I’d like to talk about bank accounts. What a trip! First thing I learned is that it’s nothing like getting an account in the United States. I don’t know how they do it elsewhere, but here you have
- [Farmacias de Descuento: a Sonoran history of growth, closeness, and prices that make the difference](https://rptimes.com/farmacias-de-descuento/2026/06/farmacias-de-descuento-a-sonoran-history-of-growth-closeness-and-prices-that-make-the-difference/) - Since its founding in October 2002, Farmacias de Descuento has written its history through effort, vision, and a commitment to the community. What began as a local project in Sonoyta, Sonora, has transformed, over the years, into one of the strongest pharmacy chains in Northwest Mexico, establishing itself as a 100% Mexican company and proudly
- [Calling All Volunteers](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2026/06/calling-all-volunteers-3/) - Empty Bowls-Puerto Peñasco is a fundraising initiative that, for the past 3½ years, has been working to address food insecurity among our neighbors. We are grassroots, all-volunteer organization, and we need your help! We are looking for neighbors - full- or part-time residents - who would like to help make a difference here in our
- [A Taste of the Farm: A Night Rooted in Purpose](https://rptimes.com/esmeralda-peralta-aroz/2026/06/a-taste-of-the-farm-a-night-rooted-in-purpose/) - On a beautiful spring evening in Goodyear, Arizona, 66 guests gathered under the open sky for A Taste of the Farm, a farm-to-table dinner designed to do more than nourish. It was an experience rooted in a simple idea: when we plant intention, cultivate community, and come together with purpose, the harvest can reach far
- [Editorial June 2026](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/06/editorial-june-2026/) - June has arrived and it’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through 2026 already? Yikes! Puerto Peñasco had a very good month last month and we’re ending the first half of the year on a high note despite getting off to a bumpy start. Great news for everyone! We’re still seeing an uptick in traffic
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2026/06/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-7/) - There is a moment that happens almost every day at Compassion Without Borders that most people never see. It usually starts quietly. A frightened dog arrives tucked into someone’s arms. A litter of kittens comes in wrapped in an old towel. Sometimes it is a puppy pulled from the basurón. Sometimes it is a senior
- [Rocky Point Prepares for a Strong Summer Season](https://rptimes.com/martin-martinez/2026/06/rocky-point-prepares-for-a-strong-summer-season/) - Puerto Peñasco is heading into summer with great momentum after hotels across the city reached nearly 100% occupancy during Memorial Day weekend, reaffirming Rocky Point’s position as one of the region’s favorite beach destinations. At the tourism office we see the successful holiday weekend as a positive indicator of what is expected to be another
- [Dear Friends of BDR & readers of the Rocky Point Times, This one hurts.](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2026/06/dear-friends-of-bdr-readers-of-the-rocky-point-times-this-one-hurts/) - Our water crisis has been worse than ever this year - never have we needed to begin hauling water daily, so early in the season. Since April, we've consistently needed one water delivery per day. We're more grateful than ever for the two large water cisterns we installed a few years back...they are saving us.
- [Sip, Swirl & Savor: Valle de Guadalupe Is Closer Than You Think](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2026/06/sip-swirl-savor-valle-de-guadalupe-is-closer-than-you-think/) - Most of us come to Rocky Point for the turquoise water, the shrimp tacos, and the kind of sunsets that make you forget what day it is. But here's something you may not know: one of the world's most exciting wine regions is just a five-hour drive away - and you can get a little
- [AMPI Puerto Peñasco’s 2026 Board Leads with Transparency, Ethics, and Service](https://rptimes.com/angelina-soto/2026/06/ampi-puerto-penascos-2026-board-leads-with-transparency-ethics-and-service/) - The AMPI Puerto Peñasco Chapter continues to strengthen the real estate industry in Rocky Point through education, professionalism, ethics, and community outreach. With more than 170 members, the organization plays an important role in helping both Mexican Nationals and Foreigners navigate the growing real estate market in Puerto Peñasco with confidence. AMPI, the Mexican Association
- [Enthusiastic Fly-Fishing Report](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2026/05/enthusiastic-fly-fishing-report/) - Best time to catch fish in Puerto Peñasco is now! Spring! Drop those unimportant yard work and home maintenance projects and plan a fly-fishing trip to Puerto Peñasco. The extra warm winter caused an accelerated spring bite. Good anglers are catching 40-60 fish per day at La Pinta on an outgoing tide. Many are having
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2026/05/rotary-40/) - The Nuñez Salgado family came to Puerto Peñasco from Acapulco, Guerrero five years ago. Hurricanes and constant rains, including a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, caused significant damage to their home in Acapulco, forcing them to relocate. The family came to Puerto Peñasco searching for work and a better life for their three children. While the lack
- [Las Conchas Oceanfront Market Shows Buyers Favor Realistic Prices](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2026/05/las-conchas-oceanfront-market-shows-buyers-favor-realistic-prices/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico — Oceanfront homes in the popular Las Conchas neighborhood of Puerto Peñasco are selling, but buyers are picky about price, according to recent real estate data. The local Multiple Listing Service shows 18 active oceanfront properties for sale in Las Conchas as of April 10. Asking prices range from $450,000 to $2.275
- [Mermaid’s Market - May 2026 Update](https://rptimes.com/mermaids-market/2026/05/mermaids-market-may-2026-update/) - The Mermaid’s Market is completing our 14th Season this month. We will be documenting the end of another successful season with our once-a-year Pirate & Mermaid Party on Saturday, May 23rd. Since 2025, we have been steering away from our old “1st and 3rd Saturday” schedule. For this month of May in 2026, you will
- [Spring Break in Rocky Point & Tori to The Rescue!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2026/05/spring-break-in-rocky-point-tori-to-the-rescue/) - Feliz Mayo Rocky Point! It has been an absolutely amaze balls April with our weather…just perfecto! WOW…what a SPRING BREAK crowd in town. How wonderful to see all of the businesses overflowing with revelers and all the “happy” people bee bopping around town. I even heard of someone…ummm…maybe me…who got a bit lodged in his
- [Mail service in Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/sarah-fox/2026/05/mail-service-in-rocky-point/) - Let’s talk mail, or the lack thereof in Mexico - who knew?! Every expat that lives here finds out sooner or later that there is no such thing as traditional mail service in Mexico. You won’t find mailboxes outside your casa. However, there are options. I’ve learned that most people use online banking and have
- [Encántame Resorts](https://rptimes.com/encantame-resorts/2026/05/encantame-resorts-4/) - Encántame Resorts, the only beachfront master-planned community in Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco), has been the number one selling resort for seven years in a row!...they have 600 meters of beachfront property, with approximately 150 acres, located on the best beach in Rocky Point, Playa Encanto. Located just 15 minutes east of downtown and 15 minutes
- [Calling All Volunteers](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2026/05/calling-all-volunteers-2/) - Empty Bowls-Puerto Peñasco had a very successful 2025 FUNdraising season, and we are really gearing up for an even better 2026! We have a lot of fun things planned to help us raise money to allow us to really have an impact on the community and people suffering from food insecurity in Peñasco. But it
- [Where It All Began: A Conversation That Became Educarte](https://rptimes.com/esmeralda-peralta-aroz/2026/05/where-it-all-began-a-conversation-that-became-educarte/) - Before Educarte existed, it was simply an idea - carried through conversation and rooted in hope. I first met Kathleen “Tía Katy” Duncan when she came to speak to a group of teens I was working with about her involvement with a children’s shelter in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora - my hometown. Though I now live
- [Editorial May 2026](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/05/editorial-may-2026/) - Happy Mother’s Day! If you’re lucky enough to still have your mom around, I hope she is as fun and awesome as mine was. If my mom were still here she would be bummed that Mother’s Day in Mexico and the U.S. falls on the same day this year since she always loved to claim
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2026/05/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-6/) - Let Them Go On A Good Day This month, we said goodbye to Valentina, our precious matriarch. She was deeply loved, deeply known, and the kind of dog whose presence shaped the spirit of a place. Dogs like Valentina do not simply pass through a shelter. They leave their imprint on it. They become part
- [City Hall Updates: Strong Tourism, New Projects, and Upcoming Events in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/martin-martinez/2026/05/city-hall-updates-strong-tourism-new-projects-and-upcoming-events-in-puerto-penasco/) - Puerto Peñasco continues to show strong momentum as the city advances in tourism, infrastructure, and community engagement, according to the latest update from our Tourism Office. Semana Santa marked a successful start to our high season, with hotel occupancy reaching 95% and welcoming nearly 100,000 visitors. These figures highlight Puerto Peñasco’s growing appeal and its
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue: Powered by Community, Kindness, and Compassion](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2026/05/barbs-dog-rescue-powered-by-community-kindness-and-compassion/) - If you’ve spent any time in Rocky Point or the surrounding areas, you’ve likely seen them - dogs, alone and struggling to survive on the streets. Some are lost. Some are abandoned. Some were born into street life and have never had a moment to just be a dog - their lives have been spent
- [Mark Your May Calendar: The Sea Is About to Get Loud (in the Best Way and earlier)](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2026/05/mark-your-may-calendar-the-sea-is-about-to-get-loud-in-the-best-way-and-earlier/) - If you've been coming to Rocky Point for a while, you know June usually means one thing: Circus Mexicus. The annual Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers pilgrimage. The town comes alive. The charity events...The sunburned strangers who somehow feel like family by Sunday morning. Well, plot twist. This year, Circus Mexicus is coming a week early.
- [Three Festivals...](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2026/04/three-festivals/) - backroadspublishing.com It is a tale of three cities, three festivals, and my three new favorite Mexican dishes. Last fall, we anxiously awaited the arrival of the Día de Los Muertos festival in Puerto Peñasco, remembering that last year we had had our first exposure to pupusas, a fat, hand-patted tortilla crafted from fresh corn masa.
- [Let’s Eat!](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2026/04/lets-eat-2/) - Catching your own fish, prepping your own fish, by frying, grilling, or smoking is one of my favorite things about Puerto Peñasco. The fish are plentiful. Even if you are not a fisherman, or don’t have time to catch fish yourself, you can buy fish at a fishmonger like Jessy’s, and the fish is inexpensive,
- [Las Conchas Oceanfront: A Tide of Opportunity in Puerto Peñasco's Premier Beach Market](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2026/04/las-conchas-oceanfront-a-tide-of-opportunity-in-puerto-penascos-premier-beach-market/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Sonora – In the sun-drenched enclave of Las Conchas, the oceanfront real estate market is making waves. A recent analysis of closed oceanfront sales over the past year and current active oceanfront listings reveals average sold prices hovering around $668,500 and active listings pushing boundaries at an average of $1,116,000. The data paints
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2026/04/rotary-39/) - Every time I attend one of our weekly Rotary meetings, it refreshes my thinking. The second item on our agenda, each week, after the Pledge of Allegiance, is a four-way test. The Rotary four-way test goes like this, and it relates to the things we think, say, or do when we are planning a project
- [Rocky Point, Semana Santa, and Kirsten Lovato…What A Beautiful Trio!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2026/04/rocky-point-semana-santa-and-kirsten-lovatowhat-a-beautiful-trio/) - Feliz Abril, Rocky Point!!! What a beautiful time to be enjoying our beaches and awesome weather. Thank you, Scotty Pea, for breaking me out of my golf slump with an awesome day out on the links…always a blast, and I think we should start a beach Bocce Ball tournament here in Peñasco. I have not
- [Limbs For Humanity Continues to Change Lives](https://rptimes.com/linda-coker/2026/04/limbs-for-humanity-continues-to-change-lives/) - What began as a single Facebook message has grown into a life-changing mission for hundreds of amputees who once believed walking again was out of reach. Four years after founding Limbs For Humanity, Phoenix prosthetists Randy West and David Banks have helped restore mobility, independence, and dignity to hundreds of individuals in Mexico and Arizona.
- [Dog Days of April](https://rptimes.com/sarah-fox/2026/04/dog-days-of-april/) - A long time ago, prior to retiring, I was a substitute teacher at our local Junior High School. One day, I got a call from my other half asking if I could come outside. She wanted me to meet “Zoey”. My exact words were “What’s a Zoey?” Somewhere inside, I thought – ut oh this
- [Day of the Child 2026: Building Legacy – A Celebration with Purpose](https://rptimes.com/la-esperanza-community/2026/04/day-of-the-child-2026-building-legacy-a-celebration-with-purpose/) - On April 11th, Esperanza para Los Niños I.A.P. will celebrate the 11th Edition of Day of the Child, a date that holds deep meaning for both the organization and the community that has supported its mission throughout the years. Under the theme “Day of the Child 2026: Building Legacy,” this event represents far more than
- [Calling all volunteers!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2026/04/calling-all-volunteers/) - Are you looking for a worthwhile and rewarding way to spend some of your time here in Puerto Peñasco? Can you spare a couple - or even a few - hours a month? Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to have fun while doing it? If you answered yes to one or more
- [Educarte](https://rptimes.com/carolina-pacheco/2026/04/educarte-2/) - “Something beautiful happened in Las Conchas — a reminder that when the community comes together with heart, real impact follows. Thanks to Vecinos de Las Conchas Ayudando Fundación, a sold-out fundraiser benefiting Educarte welcomed 100 guests for an afternoon filled with music, generosity, and purpose. The event created meaningful connections while contributing directly to programs
- [Editorial April 2026](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/04/editorial-april-2026/) - Thank you all for giving us a pretty decent spring break here in Peñasco last month – sorry to those of you who had to wait in line at the border, but thanks for coming down and supporting our community. We should have a pretty good April with the kickoff being Semana Santa. This week
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders Kahlua's story](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2026/04/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-kahluas-story/) - Spring has a rhythm in animal rescue that everyone who works in a shelter knows well. As the weather warms, the babies begin arriving. Puppies and kittens appear almost at the same time, sometimes in litters, brought in by caring neighbors, sometimes discovered tucked into quiet corners where a mother has done her best to
- [Helping Hand(rails) added at St. Joe’s](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2026/04/helping-handrails-added-at-st-joes/) - Little St. Joseph’s Chapel is maturing - and so are the servers and ministers who assist at the bilingual Mass every Sunday at 9 a.m. So, after watching a few folks struggle, Sexton Bob Keller set about to have two railings installed, one on each side of the altar. The metal fabrication was done by
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2026/04/barbs-dog-rescue-22/) - Greetings from all of us at Barb’s Dog Rescue! As spring arrives in Rocky Point, we’re reminded once again how special this community truly is—filled with generous hearts, helping hands, and people who care deeply about both their neighbors and the animals who share this beautiful place with us. This month’s article is dedicated to
- [Hops, Eggs, Holy Week, and the Sea of Cortez](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2026/04/hops-eggs-holy-week-and-the-sea-of-cortez/) - Let me tell you something that might blow your mind a little. The Easter Bunny is German. Yep. A German immigrant tradition brought to Pennsylvania in the 1700s - a mythical egg-laying hare called the "Osterhase" (that's German for Easter Hare, not rabbit - yes, there's a difference) – eventually hopped its way across the
- [I Like to Fish…Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2026/02/i-like-to-fishpuerto-penasco/) - I started fishing small ponds for bass at a young age. I still like the way bass explode out of the water, with bad intentions of destroying my popper. I have progressed to larger lakes, small streams, rivers, and finally to saltwater. I like all of it: the fishing, planning, acquiring knowledge, and gear. The
- [Mexico Launches Third Phase of Puerto Peñasco Solar Plant](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2026/02/mexico-launches-third-phase-of-puerto-penasco-solar-plant/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico — Construction kicked off this month on the third phase of Mexico's Puerto Peñasco photovoltaic plant, a massive solar project that promises to boost local jobs, cut down on fossil fuels, and position the country as a leader in renewable energy in Latin America. The massive solar complex is built on about
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2026/02/rotary-38/) - We did it! Let me correct that statement…You did it! You made our 2026 Fish Bowl a smashing success! Every year, it seems to get a little bit bigger, and so far, we have had Chamber of Commerce weather every single time. This is the annual Rotary fundraiser, but I'll tell you the event itself
- [Amaranth Sacred Food of The Aztecs](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2026/02/amaranth-sacred-food-of-the-aztecs-2/) - For over seven thousand years, before the arrival of the Spaniards, the pre-Columbian Aztecs and indigenous people of what is now Mexico and some areas of South America were cultivating Amaranth. This plant was their principal staple food. Amaranth’s nutritious importance to the Aztecs was comparable to corn and beans. It was made into tortillas
- [Let’s Spill the Tea Peñasco’s Red Carpet Gala at Encantame Resorts](https://rptimes.com/lannette-phipps/2026/02/lets-spill-the-tea-penascos-red-carpet-gala-at-encantame-resorts/) - …the who, why and what of it all! If you did not attend the Red Carpet Event at Encantame Resorts this past January 31st, then you really missed out. It was a fun night full of fancy people dressed to the nines in beautiful gowns and elegant suits, and, of course, there was music, dancing,
- [CEDO to Host the Mermaid’s Market once again in April](https://rptimes.com/mermaids-market/2026/02/cedo-to-host-the-mermaids-market-once-again-in-april/) - The Mermaid’s Market is a beloved part of our community, known for its eclectic mix of artisans, craftspeople, and vendors offering a spectacular array of handmade goods, art, and local products. It has provided a platform for local talent to showcase their creations and to connect with our community. March markets will follow our traditional
- [YAHOO…It’s Spring Break Time… And Time to Meet Ronnie!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2026/02/yahooits-spring-break-time-and-time-to-meet-ronnie/) - Feliz Marzo, Rocky Point!!! Well, I was about to say I think we skipped winter this year, but finally, in late February (sorry bosses, I may have been a hair late with my article…consistency 😊), we had some chillier days and evenings and some strong winds. But, I am sure by the time you are
- [Islas del Mar: A Benchmark for Real Estate Development and Property Appreciation in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/islas-del-mar/2026/02/islas-del-mar-a-benchmark-for-real-estate-development-and-property-appreciation-in-puerto-penasco/) - Islas del Mar has established itself as one of the most significant real estate developments in northwest Mexico, standing out for its master planning, exclusivity, and strong investment potential along the Sea of Cortez. Designed as a low-density residential community, the development features residential lots, homes, and beachfront properties, complemented by world-class amenities such as
- [Fishing in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/sarah-fox/2026/02/fishing-in-mexico/) - Prior to living full-time in Rocky Point, I lived in the White Mountain area of Arizona. It is a beautiful country, full of big trees and a lot of little lakes. So, after all the hubbub of moving settled down, it was time to get back to some fun hobbies...fishing being one of them. Not
- [When “Never” Turns Into “Now”: The Power of Belief, Education, and Support](https://rptimes.com/amigos-educarte/2026/02/when-never-turns-into-now-the-power-of-belief-education-and-support/) - For many families, the word “never” once followed their children everywhere. “They will never learn.” “They will never communicate.” “They will never be independent.” At our Special Education Program, we hear those stories often. And today, we are proud to say that many of those “nevers” have turned into powerful “nows.” Over the past years,
- [Editorial March 2026](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/02/editorial-march-2026/) - The weather is lovely, my yard is full of colibris, and I had a great Editorial full of good news sent off to the printer and…then...kaboom! My dogs started fighting, I locked myself out of my house, took a tumble on the concrete, and spent the next few hours in my nighty – tearing apart
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2026/02/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-5/) - From Street to Second Chance: How Fostering Saves Lives in Puerto Peñasco 📞 (638) 114-8973 When visitors come to Rocky Point, they often notice the dogs. Some are owned. Some are community dogs. Some are surviving the best they can. What many people do not see is what happens behind the scenes when someone says
- [The Ripple Effect of Kindness in our small town](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2026/02/the-ripple-effect-of-kindness-in-our-small-town/) - Barb’s Dog Rescue has been situated in the very same location since way back in 2001, and from the very beginning, we’ve been wrapped in the loving arms of the people and the businesses that make Rocky Point so incredibly special. For over two decades, our billboard along the highway has served as a marker
- [Room with a View: Six Views of Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2026/02/room-with-a-view-six-views-of-rocky-point/) - Why Your Rocky Point View Matters More Than You Think Here's something wild: researchers found that hospital patients whose windows faced trees recovered faster than patients staring at brick walls. Faster. Just from a view. Hmm if I happen to be in a hospital I need a tree view! Scientists have spent decades studying what
- [A “Holly Jolly Christmas” Children’s Party!](https://rptimes.com/whm/2026/02/a-holly-jolly-christmas-childrens-party/) - A church hall in the poorest barrio of Colonia San Rafael was bursting with joy during the 2025 Children's Christmas Party, hosted by Women Helping Women. Around 150 children from the church's congregation, as well as from the surrounding community, were treated to a quality reusable Christmas Gift Bag filled with toys, blankets, clothing, toiletries,
- [Winter 2026](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2026/02/winter-2026/) - Sometimes we forget how good we have it, weather-wise, in Peñasco. Yes, the daytime high can drop below 70-degrees, and we will experience the occasional cloudy day (we get less rain than Phoenix) that breaks up a string of sunny days. Originally from the Midwest, I had to deal with real winters. Living here long
- [Transition in Puerto Peñasco: Alejandro Verdugo Angulo Steps in as New Municipal President](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2026/02/transition-in-puerto-penasco-alejandro-verdugo-angulo-steps-in-as-new-municipal-president/) - The Sonora Congress approved the resignation of Puerto Peñasco's mayor, Óscar Eduardo Castro Castro, citing health concerns following a recent surgical procedure. The move, effective immediately, paves the way for regidor and former Ayuntamiento Secretary Alejandro Verdugo Angulo to assume the role of municipal president in January 2026. The decision ensures continuity in city operations
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2026/02/rotary-37/) - February is a very busy month for the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club. It has become a tradition with our club that we host the annual “Shrimp Bowl” event. This event will take place on February 7th, the day before the Super Bowl. We nicknamed this event the “Taste of Peñasco” because it features so many
- [Mexico’s Civil War](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2026/02/mexicos-civil-war-2/) - Historically, Mexico had been under Spanish Rule, which included the power of the Catholic Church over the citizens. In 1854, there were members of both Conservative and Liberal political persuasions. The Conservatives were happy with the way the government was structured. The Liberals were not. Florencio Villarreal, a Liberal, drew up the Plan of Ayutla
- [From Our Archives](https://rptimes.com/el-pinacate/2026/02/from-our-archives/) - Situated between Highway 8 (that runs to Puerto Peñasco) and Highway 2 (that runs between Sonoyta and San Luis Rio Colorado) the famous volcanic area of “El Pinacate” is found uniquely within the natural beauties of North America. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2013, the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered a Natural
- [Whales, Boats and Valentines… Rocky Point Has It All!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2026/02/whales-boats-and-valentines-rocky-point-has-it-all/) - ¡Feliz Febrero, Rocky Point! What a wonderful start of the year we have shared. Hopefully, everyone had some good moments on New Year’s Eve and into 2026! Wow, it’s even hard to type…2026!!! Thank you so much to Kirsten, Karin, and company for helping organize our New Year’s Eve party at Encantame Resorts. It was
- [Where’s the Water??](https://rptimes.com/the-guessing-gringa/2026/02/wheres-the-water/) - In the December 2025 Rocky Point Times, there was an article about the high and low tides of Puerto Peñasco. I caught myself commiserating with some of the mistakes people have made, parking too close to the tide, getting stuck on an “island” as the tide came in, etc. Yes, this guessing gringa can add
- [January was a fun month for FUNdraising for Empty Bowls–Puerto Peñasco!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2026/02/january-was-a-fun-month-for-fundraising-for-empty-bowls-puerto-penasco/) - We kicked things off with our very first Pickleball Tournament, sponsored by Robert Brunstein and held at the basketball courts behind Michigan Market. With 24 enthusiastic players – perfectly split between guys and gals - it was a fantastic day of friendly competition and great community spirit. Be sure to check out our Facebook page
- [Show Educarte Some Extra Love This February, and You May Win $100,000 Pesos](https://rptimes.com/carolina-pacheco/2026/02/show-educarte-some-extra-love-this-february-and-you-may-win-100000-pesos/) - For the past decade, Educarte has dedicated its resources to meeting the educational needs of Peñasco’s most underserved children. In 2023, Educarte shifted its focus to meet the needs of Peñasco’s young people with disabilities. This was a huge commitment for the nonprofit because of the additional resources required for disabled children. Educarte not only
- [Editorial February 2026](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/02/editorial-february-2026/) - It’s February my friends which means warm weather, good eats at the Rotary’s Annual Fish Bowl, I’m late working on my base tan, Super Bowl fun, and time to start prepping for spring break headspace – it is a thing for us full-timers! Oh yeah, and Happy Valentine’s Day. Here in Mexico, we celebrate love
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2026/02/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-4/) - February in Puerto Peñasco is perfect for falling in love, and at Compassion Without Borders' Home for Hope, that love is changing lives! Every day at Home for Hope, our team meets dogs and cats who have been overlooked, abandoned, or born on the street. They arrive scared, underweight, and unsure. With steady routines, medical
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2026/02/barbs-dog-rescue-21/) - If you’re reading this, you’re probably in Rocky Point right now…YOU LUCKY DOG! This is the best time of year to visit our little slice of paradise! We have a suggestion to make your time in Rocky Point even more fabulous; pay a visit to Barb’s Dog Rescue and fill your soul with some doggie
- [14 Ways to Fall in Love This February](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2026/02/14-ways-to-fall-in-love-this-february/) - Let me tell you something about February in Rocky Point: it's the month when the sea reminds us of what love actually is. Not the greeting card version (though those are sweet too), but the real thing - the kind that shows up at dawn, that surprises you over shrimp tacos, that makes your heart
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2026/02/american-legion-post-15-12/) - February! Wow! Already into 2026 like a lion! We sure had an interesting January, didn’t we!? It rained like a cow peeing on a flat rock...and most of Peñasco was underwater for a few days. The aftermath was ugly too, with impassible streets and lots of deep puddles. We are past that now, thankfully, and
- [Women Helping Women Charity Event Success brings Hope for the Future!](https://rptimes.com/whw/2026/01/women-helping-women-charity-event-success-brings-hope-for-the-future/) - The brilliant blue sea was the backdrop through the walls of windows at Wingman Ocean Bar, located at Encantame Towers, for the successful sold-out 8th annual Women Helping Women & Children Benefit Breakfast 2025. Platinum Sponsor Encantame Soleil, and Encantame Resorts Sales Director, Keith Allen, staged an event with excellent food, service, and ambiance. WHW
- [Vince has gone Fishing](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2026/01/vince-has-gone-fishing/) - Happy New Year! I hope you plan to do some fishing in 2026. One way to get your share of fishing trips is to plan for it. Place it on the calendar. Make others aware of your plan, then make arrangements to avoid family and work conflicts. You may need to sharpen your negotiation skills.
- [What Makes Puerto Peñasco Special?](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2026/01/what-makes-puerto-penasco-special/) - This town just feels different, and everyone who lives here has a Rocky Point story. Mine started twenty-five years ago on a weekend vacation with my parents that somehow turned serious. I met a local girl at the now closed Ranas-Ranas Cantina - she was born and raised right here in Puerto Peñasco - and
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2026/01/rotary-36/) - Our local Rotary Club has been very busy serving the Puerto Peñasco Community. Our three-day eye clinic in November was very successful, and we were able to screen and prescribe glasses for close to 500 people. Thanks to the generous contributions and service provided by “Hope Alliance,” we were able to reach our goal. This
- [What Happened to The Great Aztec Empire After The Conquest?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2026/01/what-happened-to-the-great-aztec-empire-after-the-conquest-3/) - With altruistic intentions, the Spanish Conquistadors and Franciscan friars were committed to protecting the Indios. Their initial goal was to Europeanize the Mexica, integrating them into Christianity and the Spanish culture. The friars were especially dedicated to the task. Padre Pedro de Gante (1480-1572) is known as “the first of the great educators of the
- [Feliz Año Nuevo, Rocky Point… Salud to 2026!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2026/01/feliz-ano-nuevo-rocky-point-salud-to-2026/) - Feliz Enero, Rocky Point, and I sincerely hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Wow, and just like that, 2025 is in the record books! And it has been quite a year for so many people in town. New cantinas, new condo towers, new townhomes, new single-family residences, new restaurants…the list goes on and on.
- [Lonesome Lui](https://rptimes.com/the-adventures-of-lonesome-lui/2026/01/lonesome-lui/) - Reprint Rocky Point Times Newspaper September 1999 It’s past midnight, and Fleabag and I are walking Sandy Beach. It seems that somewhere beyond the stars, sea birds are calling, or maybe it’s just my imagination. I stumble over a crate that the sea has washed ashore and decide to sit down. Old Port, a sparkle
- [The Old Days: A Chronicle of the Old Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/guillermo-munro/2026/01/the-old-days-a-chronicle-of-the-old-rocky-point/) - Reprint Rocky Point Times Newspaper 1990. During the twenties, along the Mexican/American border emerged an infinity of entertainment centers, operating legally or illegally, where North Americans went to dance, drink, and even to gamble, or simply to have fun in the casinos that sprouted up due to prohibition in the United States. This way, they
- [Guessing Gringa](https://rptimes.com/sarah-fox/2026/01/guessing-gringa/) - Hello, and welcome to my first column! The stories I will share are about the transition from being a tourist in Rocky Point to becoming a full-time resident. As many of you know, there is quite a difference! Perhaps you will find some of my missteps funny, and others can take it as a tool
- [On November 29, 2025, Empty Bowls–Puerto Peñasco held our 2nd Annual Professional Chefs Soup Cookoff at Borracho’s Cantina—and what a fantastic success it was!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2026/01/on-november-29-2025-empty-bowls-puerto-penasco-held-our-2nd-annual-professional-chefs-soup-cookoff-at-borrachos-cantina-and-what-a-fantastic-success-it-was/) - Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, donations once again surpassed expectations, allowing us to continue assisting our local Banco de Alimentos in addressing food insecurity among our neighbors throughout 2026. We are deeply grateful for the community support that makes this essential work possible. This year’s competition featured 11 outstanding soups, and we are
- [EDUCARTE](https://rptimes.com/carolina-pacheco/2026/01/educarte/) - It’s a New Year, and our students and staff are excited to begin the first semester of 2026, filled with hope and promise at Escuela de Victoria, the first-ever non-profit private school in Puerto Peñasco, committed to ensuring that local children with disabilities are able to reach their potential and thrive. In 2021, we opened
- [Editorial January 2026](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2026/01/editorial-january-2026/) - What a wonderfully warm start to winter we’ve had. I don’t know what happened to Fall this year, but the weather has been gorgeous, so no complaints from me. I don’t know what the difference between 85° in May vs. December is, but it sure feels better in December. I guess because in December one
- [A New Year, A New Way of Thinking About Animal Sheltering](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2026/01/a-new-year-a-new-way-of-thinking-about-animal-sheltering/) - It felt like the right decision. Bring the dog in. That is what shelters are for. Bart was friendly, healthy, and clearly loved. His family was facing a temporary crisis and could not keep him for the moment. When he arrived at the shelter, he wagged his tail, ate his food, and leaned into attention.
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2026/01/barbs-dog-rescue-20/) - If you’re reading this, chances are you’re soaking up the sunshine right here in Rocky Point…you lucky dog! Winter in Rocky Point is pure magic - the perfect mix of beach weather, great food, and laid-back vacation vibes! We’re here to help you make your time in paradise even more wonderful…pay a visit to Barb’s
- [Rocky Point's Free Prescription](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2026/01/rocky-points-free-prescription/) - Why Rocky Point residents and visitors are living the wellness prescription doctors worldwide are now writing While the rest of the world is paying $3,000 for a week at a "Blue Mind Wellness Retreat," Puerto Peñasco residents are getting the same treatment for free every time they walk down the street. Turns out, that view
- [CROOKED FINGER](https://rptimes.com/a-j-ciulla/2026/01/crooked-finger/) - The crooked finger of the Baja Keeps the Sea of Cortes From the waters of the Pacific Creating another entity. The Sea struts in its own glory With miles of clean white sand And clusters of age-old rocks. Its depths teeming with life. It is Shangri-la to the birds Living a structured life By a
- [Fish On!](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/12/fish-on/) - The bite was violent...immediately fly line was spinning off my reel.ZZZZ...zzzzZZZZ. Things are moving fast; the fish is headed for the far horizon. In order to land this fish, my line needs to be free of bite marks from other fish, the knots need to be perfect, and the hook needs to penetrate a hard,
- [Arturo: A Story of Perseverance and Growth at Fundación Educarte](https://rptimes.com/carolina-pacheco/2025/12/arturo-a-story-of-perseverance-and-growth-at-fundacion-educarte/) - Dear friends I want to share with you the stories that inspire me every day… Seven years ago, a shy boy with a curious gaze and a big heart joined Fundación Educarte Homework Clubs. His name was Arturo. He was seven years old, had been diagnosed with Autism and Tourette’s Syndrome, and carried within him
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/12/rotary-35/) - Thanks to all of our wonderful community support, our Annual Rotary Polio Plus Dinner was a wonderful success. It was a beautiful evening in a beautiful setting. The weather was perfect, and the band was outstanding. This was the first time the event was held at Las Palomas, and I hope it won’t be the
- [Cortez’s Journey to Montezuma](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/12/cortezs-journey-to-montezuma-4/) - The Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez arrived at the Yucatan Peninsula in February of 1519, Mayan speaking territory. Padre Geronimo de Aguilar, a Franciscan friar, was a shipwreck survivor from one of the earlier expeditions. He had been a captive of the local natives. He made his way to and joined Cortez’s entourage. While in captivity,
- [Rodeo Drive: Your Holiday Treasure Hunt Begins Here](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2025/12/rodeo-drive-your-holiday-treasure-hunt-begins-here/) - If you’ve ever struggled to find a gift for that one person who already has everything, Rodeo Drive is about to become your new holiday hero. This colorful, stroll-friendly gem of Puerto Peñasco is bursting with handcrafted surprises - each one with a story, a smile, and the unmistakable charm of being created right here
- [Harleys, Catrinas, and Closing Tables: Inside Puerto Peñasco’s Record-Breaking November Boom](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/12/harleys-catrinas-and-closing-tables-inside-puerto-penascos-record-breaking-november-boom/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico – The roar of thousands of motorcycles faded into the sunset as the 25th Annual Rocky Point Rally wrapped up November 9, leaving behind packed hotels and a fresh wave of real estate inquiries. Just days earlier, Día de los Muertos transformed the town with glowing altars, Catrina parades and candlelit cemetery
- [‘Tis The Season Cause Rocky Point Is The Reason!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/12/tis-the-season-cause-rocky-point-is-the-reason/) - ¡Feliz Diciembre, Rocky Point! I sure hope your holiday season is coming along great, and you haven’t stuffed yourself too much from Thanksgiving. After all, we have to be in our swimsuits here at the beach 😊! These past 2 months have been a whirlwind for me, travelling all over to see family and friends.
- [A great new addition to the Peñasco ice cream scene...](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2025/12/a-great-new-addition-to-the-penasco-ice-cream-scene/) - backroadspublishing.com Ice cream and I go way back. I vividly remember the excitement of my sisters and I when my dad would pile us into the front bench seat of the old Buick station wagon, with no car seats in sight (after all, it was the 60’s), for ice cream. We were headed out to
- [WOW — What a turnout!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/12/wow-what-a-turnout/) - Our 2nd Annual Professional Soup Competition was a fantastic success! Thanks to everyone who attended, donated, and shared their time and enthusiasm, Empty Bowls–Puerto Peñasco will be able to continue providing support to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity through 2026 with the help of our local food bank, Banco de Alimentos. It was a joyful
- [Editorial December 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/12/editorial-december-2025/) - Tis the season! I’m very happy to give 2025 a big Adios and give 2026 a big Bienvenido. I know I’m not the only one who has been feeling that 2025 has been a weird year so buh-bye. Here’s to putting energy into making 2026 an awesome year and sending 2025 out with some charitable
- [Wags & Whiskers](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2025/12/wags-whiskers/) - Stories from Compassion Without Borders Redefining Rescue: Duke's Story and the New Meaning of Shelter Duke’s tail thumps against the kennel wall when he sees his visitor. His owner arrives on an old bicycle, dusty from the road, smiling when Duke’s face lights up. Duke presses his nose through the gate and wags with all
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/12/ask-capn-greg-132/) - Shipmates, this is it. Cap'n Greg is sailing off into the sunset. After more than 20 years of writing contrived advice and other nonsense for the Rocky Point Times, this is my last hurrah. I am calling it quits with this issue. My pro bono column has provided some interesting benefits. The notoriety of always
- [Barbs Dog Rescue](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2025/12/barbs-dog-rescue-19/) - December is the month when many of us find ourselves thinking about giving—giving to our families, our friends, and to the causes that matter most in our hearts. At Barb’s Dog Rescue, this time of year reminds us that the most meaningful gifts don’t always come wrapped in shiny paper or tied with big bows.
- [Art Walk Winter Edition](https://rptimes.com/manuel-martinez/2025/12/art-walk-winter-edition-2/) - The 7th Edition of the Art Walk will take place once again, where a group of local artists will be gathering around the Old Port at several venues, giving the visitor and art lovers the opportunity to wander around the streets of Peñasco’s Old Port while getting to know their work and meeting the artists.
- [When the Sea Can't Make Up Its Mind: The Extreme Tides of Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/12/when-the-sea-cant-make-up-its-mind-the-extreme-tides-of-puerto-penasco/) - For years, I’d heard (and honestly believed) that Puerto Peñasco had the second-most extreme tide in the world. I even repeated this “fact” with confident authority to anyone who would listen. Well, it turns out I was spreading a bit of misinformation. But here’s the thing: while Rocky Point might not claim that specific silver
- [American Legion Post MX 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/12/american-legion-post-mx-15-3/) - “The Legion by the Sea” ¡Bienvenidos todos! Feliz Navidad, amigos! December is here; with all the holiday cheer it can hold. The post is buzzing as we prepare for another great Christmas season. As usual, there is our annual toy and food drive, as well as the shoe and sock drive. For those of you
- [Fun Fall Fly Fishing](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/10/fun-fall-fly-fishing/) - The Three Amigos, Jeff, Pat, and I, were on another Puerto Peñasco fishing trip. The group had set up my toy hauler camper before, so it didn't take long to make camp. We quickly unloaded the garage, and got the kayaks, BBQ grill, smoker, fire pit, EZ UP shade, and fish cleaning station in place
- [From Tia Katy to Carolina: A New Voice for Educarte](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2025/10/from-tia-katy-to-carolina-a-new-voice-for-educarte/) - Since September of 2018, I have had the honor of writing this monthly article to share the critical work being done by Educarte, the Mexican non-profit I started in 2015. My local team has always been the heart and soul of this organization, and my role has been to guide and support their efforts and
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/10/rotary-34/) - Ending polio is a hallmark of Rotary’s commitment to global health, unbiased by borders or wealth. What began as a Rotarian dream became the global polio eradication initiative, a historic partnership that since 1988 has cut down cases of polio by 99.9% and protected billions of children. On the way to a polio-free world, a
- [Aztec Religion and Practices](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/10/aztec-religion-and-practices-2/) - Believing in more than one God, the Aztecs are known as a polytheistic culture. They believed that there was a god for almost every purpose and aspect of Aztec life. It was so intrinsic in their everyday life, ceremonies, daily practices and beliefs, even the way they dressed, that their social organization and their religion
- [Día de los Muertos: Mexico's Fun Way to Remember Loved Ones](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/10/dia-de-los-muertos-mexicos-fun-way-to-remember-loved-ones/) - Every November, Mexico pays tribute and remembers the deceased in what’s called Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The national holiday falls on November 1st and 2nd, and it's basically a big family party where folks welcome back the spirits of loved ones who died. In Puerto Peñasco, locals and U.S. visitors
- [Adventures and mis-adventures in Bisbee, Queen of the Copper Camps](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2025/10/adventures-and-mis-adventures-in-bisbee-queen-of-the-copper-camps/) - Backroadspublishing.com I am so excited to be heading down to Southern Arizona for a return birthday celebration to one of my favorite Arizona towns. Pilot partner and I were met with some interesting adventures and unexpected mis-adventures in the old Queen of the Copper Camps, Bisbee AZ. I love visiting this old Arizona mining town
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/jenny-radigan/2025/10/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-3/) - It was late in the afternoon when my phone buzzed with a message from a woman named Denys. She had seen a dog lying in the dirt, barely moving. “He’s hurt,” she wrote, “and I don’t know what to do.” Denys works seven days a week and couldn't get there until the clinic was already
- [Empty Bowls–Puerto Peñasco is Jamming!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/10/empty-bowls-puerto-penasco-is-jamming/) - We’re gearing up for our main event on November 29th from 11am till 2pm at Borracho Cantina, and excitement is building fast! Last year’s inaugural event brought out over 400 guests, and so many people told us afterward how sorry they were to have missed it. Don’t make that mistake this year — this one’s going
- [Editorial November 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/10/editorial-november-2025/) - November is my new favorite month. Isn’t the weather absolutely perfect? Gorgeous mornings, noon and nights! And so much going on this month with the largest gathering being the 25th Anniversary of the Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally. Hard to believe it’s been 25 years since it started. I haven’t heard any predictions as to how
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/10/ask-capn-greg-131/) - Life, as the wise man says, is for living. Marsha Beemish of Mesa doesn't let many opportunities for fun pass her by. She wondered if Rocky Point would live up to her standards for wild and outrageous behavior. MARSHA: Why should I go to Rocky Point, Cap'n Greg? Can't I get just as silly where
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue, 101!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/10/barbs-dog-rescue-101/) - Welcome to Rocky Point—lucky you, you’re here in November, the nicest month of the year to pay a visit to our seaside paradise! If you need a little doggie love while you’re here, just come on by—we’ve got you covered, and the dogs would love to see you. We receive oodles of phone calls and
- [Puerto Peñasco Then & Now](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/10/puerto-penasco-then-now/) - It’s 2005, and you’re driving into Puerto Peñasco with a crumpled map on your lap, hoping you can mime “Where’s the best fish taco?” to someone who speaks Spanish. Your cell phone is turned off because international roaming costs a fortune, and you would be lucky to have a signal. You’re armed with a sense
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/10/american-legion-post-15-11/) - November is upon us once again, and the Post is jumping with lots of activities for our members and guests. First, on Friday, November 7th, the ALR will be hosting a barbecue from 2:30 to 6:30...or maybe later??? All are invited in celebration of Bike Week. Hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, chips, and soft drinks are
- [It's Good to Be Back!](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/10/its-good-to-be-back/) - It was great to escape the summer heat rash season in Peñasco, but come Fall, Puerto Peñasco is where I want to be. I plan my trips with the Tide Chart Calendar for the Upper Sea of Cortez, Puerto Peñasco/San Felipe. The best two weeks for fishing out of a kayak are the two neap
- [It is hard for me to believe that it has been ten years since I started the Mexican non-profit organization called Educarte. Although I have committed most of my time, energy, and resources to this work for many years now, from the beginning, my goal has been to develop an organization that would be self-sustaining and thrive long after I am gone from this earth. Although that day has not yet come, I am not getting any younger, and it is important that my local team and I prepare for the day when I can no longer lead our efforts. We have made great progress over the past year, and although I will remain as President and Founder of Educarte, I am thrilled to share that we now have teams on both sides of the border ready and willing to lead Educarte into a very bright future. This month, I have invited the person who will now be leading Educarte on this side of the border, Carolina Pacheco, to share with you all.](https://rptimes.com/carolina-pacheco/2025/10/it-is-hard-for-me-to-believe-that-it-has-been-ten-years-since-i-started-the-mexican-non-profit-organization-called-educarte-although-i-have-committed-most-of-my-time-energy-and-resources-to-this-wo/) - My name is Carolina Pacheco, and I am the Executive Director of Fundación Educarte. I have worked hand in hand with Kathleen Duncan or, as we affectionately call her in Puerto Peñasco, “Tía Kathy” for the past 9 years. And as you know from your stories, we have helped many children and young students reach
- [Rocky Point Real Estate Market Poised for Growth](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/10/rocky-point-real-estate-market-poised-for-growth/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico — Rocky Point’s real estate market is full of possibilities for buyers and sellers, with MLS data from Sept. 2025, showing more homes to choose from and rising prices in popular areas. With the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates soon, now’s the time to jump into this market before it
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/10/rotary-33/) - Hallelujah! We made it through the hot, humid weather in Rocky Point, and now we’re moving into the perfect time of the year. As we enjoy the next nine months of the year, it is great to watch our community come alive with lots of activities and lots of visitors. Our Rocky Point Rotary Club
- [Tarahumara](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/10/tarahumara-2/) - A peaceful and quiet people, the Tarahumara, have an archaeological history of over 2,000 years. They call themselves Raramuri, the “foot runners.” At one time, they inhabited the northern portion of the state of Chihuahua. The Spanish, upon their discovery of gold and silver, forced the Tarahumara people to work as slaves in the mines,
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2025/10/rodeo-drive-40/) - Whatever you do, don’t miss a trip to Rodeo Drive while you’re visiting Rocky Point; it is an absolute shopper’s delight. You’ll find handcrafted items made in Mexico, often created right on Rodeo Drive. An eclectic collection of original art, mixed media art, metal flowers, and more line the street. Something for every budget, and
- [Mermaids, Seashells and Memories](https://rptimes.com/naomi-black/2025/10/mermaids-seashells-and-memories/) - Each October, I like to write a brief article in The Rocky Point Times to remind everyone about the new season of the Mermaid's Market. This month begins our 14th Season! The Mermaid's Market continues to be such a fantastic community event, and I am always so grateful to have the support from our local
- [When It’s Happy Hour Time…](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/10/when-its-happy-hour-time/) - Always Remember… Salt & Lime!!! Feliz Octubre Rocky Point!!! Ahhh, my favorite month has made it and not just because it is my birthday month…well, maybe. No, seriously it is more that the humidity is gonzo, the ocean water is at the perfect temperature, the nights start to feel a tad of chill in the
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/la-esperanza-community/2025/10/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders-2/) - When three sick and frightened dogs were spotted huddled together outside a home in Puerto Peñasco, two young neighbors decided to act. Oscar and Janeth didn’t turn away. They saw something and said something, contacting our team so that Sofía, Luka, and Matteo could be rescued. Their compassion changed the lives of these dogs forever.
- [ENCANTAME RESORTS](https://rptimes.com/encantame-resorts/2025/10/encantame-resorts-3/) - ENCANTAME RESORTS, the ONLY Beachfront Master Planned Community in Rocky Point, has beenthe NUMBER ONE SELLING RESORT for SEVEN YEARS in a row! We have 600 meters of beachfront property with approximately 150 acres total, located on the BEST BEACH IN ROCKY POINT, Playa Encanto, located just 15 minutes east of downtown, and 15 minutes
- [Empty Bowls](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/10/empty-bowls-3/) - A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support Empty Bowls at our Beach Burger Bash at El Mirador Hotel on September 24th! It was such a fun and successful event - because who doesn’t love burgers, watermelon, milkshakes, and games right on the beach? But now…on to even bigger things! Empty Bowls–Puerto
- [Editorial Octuber 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/10/editorial-octuber-2025/) - This month kicks off the start of Peñasco’s “season” and let’s hope it’s a super one. October’s weather is just about perfect, the Sea of Cortez is still warm, and our event calendar fills up. We’ve actually had a pretty decent summer so I’m predicting October is going to be super fantastic so take a
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/10/ask-capn-greg-130/) - I was at a backyard barbecue in Tucson, and the conversation eventually got around to Rocky Point. A guy named Jack did most of the talking. JACK: Cap’n Greg, I know you spend a lot of time in Mexico. When will you address the elephant in the room? CAP'N GREG: Wow. You have an elephant?
- [Feeding the dogs at Barb's Dog Rescue--this is how we do it!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/10/feeding-the-dogs-at-barbs-dog-rescue-this-is-how-we-do-it/) - With 400 dogs at Barb's Dog Rescue, we go through truckloads of dog food each week! But...as many of you know, laws don't allow for truckloads of food to come into Mexico, leaving us with yet another challenge to overcome. You may wonder why we don't buy our food locally, and that's a good question.
- [Remember Me: Why the film Coco Should Inspire Your November Trip to Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/10/remember-me-why-the-film-coco-should-inspire-your-november-trip-to-puerto-penasco/) - Have you seen the 2017 film Coco? I just came back from San Miguel de Allende (which will be a future article), and a local tequila and taco tour guide mentioned Coco. So, we decided we would watch it. I’m glad I did. There's a moment in Pixar's Coco that stops your heart. When young
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/10/american-legion-post-15-10/) - October, and things are getting downright beautiful here in Peñasco. October in Mexico is “Dia de Los Muertos” time (Day of the Dead, for you gringos), but for expats and legionnaires alike, it’s Halloween time. The post is celebrating that “spooky” theme by holding a “Funniest Costume” party on the 31st, just before Karaoke begins.
- [GET TO KNOW OUR NEW U.S. NON-PROFIT PARTNER!](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2025/08/get-to-know-our-new-u-s-non-profit-partner/) - Dear Friends of Educarte, As many of you are aware, since starting the Mexican non-profit Educarte in 2016, I have led our efforts on both sides of the border. There are no words to express how grateful I am for the support of so many of you over the past nine years. Together, we have
- [Viviente at Sandy Beach Begins Phase 2 Sales](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/08/viviente-at-sandy-beach-begins-phase-2-sales/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico — Viviente at Sandy Beach, a premier gated community in Puerto Peñasco, has launched Phase 2 sales, with new homes situated right across from the now under-construction 5,300-square-foot clubhouse, considered the development’s prime location. The development’s prime location, located behind Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort, offers a country-club-style lifestyle, with easy
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/08/rotary-32/) - As we begin to wind down the summer and look to Fall for some cooler weather, our Rotary Club has been busy planning activities for the 2025-2026 year ahead. Our first annual event is our Polio Plus Dinner. This dinner will be held on October 29th. It is our great hope that many of you,
- [Jesus Malverde: Devil or Angel?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/08/jesus-malverde-devil-or-angel-2/) - During the 31-year reign of Porfirio Diaz (1877 – 1911) the poor of Mexico were being left behind as he modernized and developed the country with foreign investment money. At that time, men either became rich through the development or became bandits to attain those riches. In 1910, the impoverished people of Mexico rose up
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2025/08/rodeo-drive-39/) - As we're winding down summer, Rodeo Drive is gearing up for its celebration of Dia de Los Muertos - our beachside shopping strip is busy preparing for this two-day festival held on October 31st and November 1st. Far from morbid, it's a joyful tradition blending indigenous Mexican beliefs with Roman Catholic influences, creating a welcoming
- [Mex Legal App: Real Local Attorneys, Anywhere in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/mex-legal/2025/08/mex-legal-app-real-local-attorneys-anywhere-in-mexico/) - Labor Day weekend in Rocky Point. Mexican Independence Day celebrations in cities and towns across the country. September is a month when Americans, expats, and snowbirds flock to Mexico for long weekends, special events, and warm-weather escapes. But along with all the good times, there’s reality travelers don’t always plan for — the possibility of
- [Slovakia To Rocky Point…What A Trip!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/08/slovakia-to-rocky-pointwhat-a-trip/) - Feliz Septiembre Rocky Point! Phew, the summer is closing out along with the hot and humid days 😊! I had a wonderful couple weeks in town before heading out to BVI (British Virgin Islands) for 10 days. My great friends Donna Bocko and Ange Mintz treated us to a sailing adventure island hopping around for
- [Wags & Whiskers: Stories from Compassion Without Borders](https://rptimes.com/la-esperanza-community/2025/08/wags-whiskers-stories-from-compassion-without-borders/) - From Crisis to Care: The Ensenada 41 When Gabriela first arrived from Ensenada, she did not even lift her head from the kennel floor. She curled into her bed inside and stayed there, barely moving. Her nose had been damaged so badly from an injury that her nostrils had healed and fused together. Our work
- [Wow — Empty Bowls–Puerto Peñasco has been on a roll this summer!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/08/wow-empty-bowls-puerto-penasco-has-been-on-a-roll-this-summer/) - We kicked things off in May with a sizzling Fish Fry, followed in July by our wildly popular Tacos & Tequila FUNdraiser. Thanks to all of you, both events were a big success, helping us secure our commitment to addressing food insecurity for our Rocky Point neighbors through the end of this year. And now,
- [Editorial September 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/08/editorial-september-2025/) - And the countdown begins… After the Labor Day holiday weekend, we’re all sick and tired of the heat and humidity and the October countdown starts. Next month will bring us cooler temperatures and a full events calendar. Hopefully Mother Nature will be kind to us this year and break our temperature the first part of
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/08/ask-capn-greg-129/) - Lots of people have pets that are treated like members of the family. That means taking them on vacations and even weekends at the beach. I spoke with Layton Matthews of Goodyear, Arizona, and he was looking for advice. LAYTON: Cap'n Greg, I've got a problem with a little bitch. CAP'N GREG: Have you tried
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/08/barbs-dog-rescue-18/) - A “Must Stop” for Rocky Point Tourists & Dog Lovers! Just 8 miles north of Puerto Peñasco, Barb’s Dog Rescue is a beacon of hope and compassion for Sonora’s most innocent and vulnerable - its street dogs. Founded in 2001 by our hero Barbara Mumaugh, the rescue was born from her deep concern over the
- [September Sweet Spot: Why Back-to-School Season is Rocky Point’s Best-Kept Secret](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/08/september-sweet-spot-why-back-to-school-season-is-rocky-points-best-kept-secret/) - Sizzling September it’s here, and welcome to Rocky Point. Here’s something the travel guides won’t tell you: September in Rocky Point might just be the most relaxing month of the year. While everyone else is rushing back to routines, packing lunch boxes, and wrestling with homework schedules, you could be sipping a margarita on Sandy
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/08/american-legion-post-15-9/) - September is here; the temps and humidity are as well...BUT, things are starting to cool down on that front. They are heating up at the post, though, because as the weather returns to our usual “wonderful” until next summer, we at the Legion are gearing up for more fun things to do when in town.
- [PERSONAL UPDATE](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2025/08/personal-update/) - A PERSONAL UPDATE: Since I started the Mexican non-profit Educarte in 2015, my goal has been to ensure that our mission would continue long after I was either gone from this earth or no longer able to lead our efforts. This past year has helped move us closer to this goal sooner than expected, as
- [Why August Is Prime Time for Real Estate Deals in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/08/why-august-is-prime-time-for-real-estate-deals-in-puerto-penasco/) - Every August, Puerto Peñasco’s beaches teem with tourists, spotlighting its vibrant real estate market. Its location, just hours from the U.S. border, entices investors with its strong rental potential, discounted prices from a recent market dip, and a secure ownership system that creates lasting family legacies. Summer tourism reveals Puerto Peñasco’s investment strength. Visitors from
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/08/rotary-31/) - With 1.4 million Rotary members around the world participating in 46,000 different clubs, it was interesting in July at one of our weekly meetings to find out the origin of our club. Camilo Montenegro and Armando Castle joined our club to give a presentation on the origin of Rotary in Puerto Peñasco. The first Rotary
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2025/08/rodeo-drive-38/) - If your suitcase is stuffed with sweaters, you might want to repack. August in Puerto Peñasco means sunshine, sea breezes, and not a single reason to wear a jacket. This is your official invitation to kick back, relax, and let the rhythm of the Sea of Cortez melt your stress away. After the ocean has
- [Mex Legal app offers travelers peace of mind](https://rptimes.com/mex-legal/2025/08/mex-legal-app-offers-travelers-peace-of-mind/) - Puerto Peñasco continues to grow as a favorite destination for American tourists, expats, and weekend travelers. But with that growing popularity comes something many visitors don’t plan for - but probably should: the possibility of needing legal assistance while in Mexico. Enter the Mex Legal app, a fast-growing mobile platform that’s quickly becoming a must-have
- [Everyone Needs A Wingman!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/08/everyone-needs-a-wingman/) - Feliz Agosto, Rocky Point!!! Cheers to a great summer so far this year. The weather has been awesome with the consistent wind cooling the sun when you are out and about. Hey, the humidity finally kicked in a bit around the 4th of July, and I caved and turned on the air conditioning after being
- [Learn Spanish or English with Confidence at Lions Language Center](https://rptimes.com/lions-language-center/2025/08/learn-spanish-or-english-with-confidence-at-lions-language-center/) - New courses starting September 2025! Whether you’ve recently moved to Puerto Peñasco or have called this beautiful town home for years, language can be the bridge that helps you fully connect with the community around you. That’s why Lions Language Center was created — to help people feel confident communicating in both Spanish and English
- [Empty Bowls-Puerto Peñasco is Working Hard This Summer](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/08/empty-bowls-puerto-penasco-is-working-hard-this-summer/) - After a very successful Tacos & Tequila FUNdraiser this past July, Empty Bowls continues on its mission to help address the food insecurities with our neighbors here in Puerto Peñasco. Our next FUNdraiser will be held on September 24th from 5-8 pm at the El Mirador Hotel. This fun event will (for just $10) feature
- [Editorial August 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/08/editorial-august-2025/) - It’s August, it’s warm and it’s a little soupy but I’m so, so happy to live here in Peñasco! Never, ever have I been happier to drive our pothole-patched Hwy. 8 to get back to my ranchito and escape the oppressive Arizona heat. If I didn’t already own property and live here full-time, this summer
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/08/ask-capn-greg-128/) - I was having a late lunch one afternoon, finishing a pepperoni and onion pizza the size of a satellite dish. The place was jam-packed, and one of the few empty seats was at my table. A young lady asked if she could join me. My pleasure, I said. What's your name? She said, Jane from
- [BARBS DOG RECUE](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2025/08/barbs-dog-recue/) - We’re in the thick of it this month…it is HOT and HUMID in Rocky Point. Water usage is at an all-time high, and like so many other people and businesses in Puerto Peñasco, we’re suffering the consequences. We’re thankful for our water storage cisterns and the water delivery service that have helped us to get
- [Sea Legends & Rocky Point Tales: When Mermaids Meet Monster Shrimp](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/08/sea-legends-rocky-point-tales-when-mermaids-meet-monster-shrimp/) - Dive into the mysterious myths of our mesmerizing Sea of Cortez You know how every good fishing town has its tall tales? Well, grab your tequila and settle in, because our little slice of paradise by the Sea of Cortez has some doozies. From legendary sea monsters to colossal crustaceans, Puerto Peñasco might just be
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/08/american-legion-post-15-8/) - “The Legion by the Sea” Here we are, the ‘dog days’ of summer. August is upon us, and days are hotter than a two-dollar pistol! Of course, the water is warm, the sand is hot, and the air is redolent with humidity! It is at this time of year, only the truly brave...or the self-abusing,
- [Latest Data Signals Bargains in Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/07/latest-data-signals-bargains-in-rocky-point/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico — If you’ve been dreaming of owning a slice of paradise in Puerto Peñasco, now might be the perfect time to act. The local real estate market is showing clear signs of a buyer’s market, with over 350 condos currently for sale on Sandy Beach and properties lingering on the market for
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/07/rotary-30/) - As summer approaches and the school year is coming to an end, it is the time of the year when we say goodbye to our Rotary exchange students. Our club wanted to send them off in style, so we had a big picnic at the Estuary with lots of food and lots of games, and
- [Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/07/josefa-ortiz-de-dominguez-4/) - September 8, 1768 – March 2, 1829 Boulevard Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez runs north from Fremont just west of the entrance to Las Conchas. But, who was Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez? Orphaned at a very young age she was raised by her sister, who in 1789, enrolled her in the first school in the Americas
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2025/07/rodeo-drive-37/) - Summer is definitely upon us, and what better way to spend your time than at the beach? If you’re thinking sun, sand, and refreshing ocean breeze, look no further than Rocky Point – Arizona’s beach. Just a few hours' drive from Phoenix or Tucson, it’s a touch cooler than the desert cities, perfect for a
- [HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/07/happy-fathers-day/) - It’s Boating Time…& Time To Meet Maurina in the Marina!!! Feliz Julio Rocky Point!!! I sincerely hope everyone’s summer is off to a fabulous start and you are enjoying life to its fullest! Like most months, I have been off hip hopping around and visiting friends and family. In May, I was able to visit
- [Fishing Report](https://rptimes.com/kento-blanco/2025/07/fishing-report/) - Catch a fish on almost every cast just an hour south at Santo Tomas (and beyond) Fishing this year has been impressive, and a lot of different fishing stories have been shared lately around town. Most of the stories involve trips out with local charter boats from the Rocky Point Marina or Cholla Bay, and
- [EMPTY BOWLS](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/07/empty-bowls-2/) - EMPTY BOWLS has been BUSY lately! After our first Amateur Soup Contest was so successful in March, we decided we needed to get busy again right away, so we held our very successful annual Fish Fry at the American Legion, Post 15. Huge “thanks” to everyone who came out to support us, or volunteered to
- [Editorial July 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/07/editorial-july-2025/) - No complaining from me this month! The highway is in decent shape, the tacos are delish, the beer is cold, the fruits and veggies are cheap, there is a plethora of wine available at local stores and restaurants, and the weather is awesome. The latter being of most importance for me after having spent a
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/07/ask-capn-greg-127/) - Que lo pase bien is a phrase that, loosely translated, means, “Have a nice day.” I was having one of those nice days when I came out of Super Ley with a load of groceries and discovered a young man squatting in front of my car. CAP'N GREG: Hola, amigo. ¿Como se llama usted? CARLOS:
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2025/07/barbs-dog-rescue-17/) - July - it’s a scorcher. The blazing heat and humidity that we endure during these summer months has many of us choosing to seek out cool, indoor spaces with plenty of air conditioning, but the dogs don’t have that luxury. We’re sure you’ve seen it with your own eyes…street dogs that are injured, malnourished, pregnant, and
- [Summer Family Fiesta: 16+ Epic Adventures Awaiting Your Crew in Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/07/summer-family-fiesta-16-epic-adventures-awaiting-your-crew-in-rocky-point/) - July in Rocky Point is pure magic – the perfect blend of blazing sunshine, crystal-clear waters, and endless family adventures. If you're wondering how to keep your little adventurers entertained while creating those vacation memories, you've come to the right place! Here's your ultimate guide to turning this July into an unforgettable family fiesta by
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/07/american-legion-post-15-7/) - “The Legion by the Sea” Welcome to July! Well, you can’t say I didn’t tell you...HOT and Humid!!! That’s July in Peñasco. I’m sure there are a few of you who appreciate the heat and humidity but darned few I’d wager! Anyway, if you’re reading this, you are here and the Post is still the
- [Bass Fly Fishing Paradise...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/05/bass-fly-fishing-paradise/) - Bass fishing is something that many people are comfortable with, and if you want to catch numbers and good-sized fish, choose a hot lake destination. Bass are everywhere, even Arizona lakes like Lake Havasu, Roosevelt Lake, and Alamo Lake get mentioned in fishing reports when they are hot. A problem is that a good lake
- [AMPI’s 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Two Decades of Real Estate Excellence in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/05/ampis-20th-anniversary-celebrating-two-decades-of-real-estate-excellence-in-puerto-penasco/) - This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51 of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI), a milestone that underscores the organization’s pivotal role in transforming the real estate landscape of Puerto Peñasco into a trusted, professional, and thriving market. Since its inception in 2005, AMPI has been the cornerstone
- [Rotary News](https://rptimes.com/rotary-club/2025/05/rotary-news-2/) - I want to start with an update on the opening of the dialysis center. We were hopeful that this would be up and running by this time but unfortunately, we are running a little bit late with our projected opening date. The good news is we’re still on track to make this a reality, it’s
- [The Consequences of Greed](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/05/the-consequences-of-greed-4/) - The Pre-Columbian natives of Mexico were mining gold, silver and other minerals long before the Spanish arrived at the New World in 1492. It was not long after the Spanish arrived that they began enslaving the indigenous people of Hispaniola to mine precious metals for them. These Indios were forced into slave labor, having to
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2025/05/rodeo-drive-36/) - No trip to Rocky Point is truly complete without a lively stroll down the town’s own Rodeo Drive. No, not that Rodeo Drive – this one trades the Hollywood glitz for handcrafted charm, colorful flags, and the soul of Mexico on full display. One of the wonderful, unique items made in Mexico is Mexican pewter.
- [25 Years…..Zack and Rocky Point!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/05/25-years-zack-and-rocky-point/) - Feliz Junio Rocky Point! Well, our summer is upon us and the weather has been just awesome this past month. June is definitely one of my favorite months in Rocky Point. As the temps rise in the American southwest, Rocky Point usually remains much cooler with our ocean breezes and the nights are even better….
- [Crown Jewel of Sonora: Pueblo Mágico Álamos](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2025/05/crown-jewel-of-sonora-pueblo-magico-alamos/) - backroadspublishing.com There is an enchanting Mexican colonial town in southern Sonora that I visited 27 years ago with my young children. I remember a young woman selling beautiful embroidered local sights framed in bright colors. I bought a small, framed scene of a church with people flying kites in a colonial town. I have longed
- [Editorial June 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/05/editorial-june-2025/) - Summer has definitely arrived. I hope all of you had a great Memorial Day Holiday Weekend and came down for Circus Mexicus. If you came down for the Memorial Day Weekend, you may’ve noticed that Hwy. 8 was in a little better condition than it’s been. That was thanks to Encantame Resorts filling the potholes
- [Where have all the Gringos Gone?](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2025/05/where-have-all-the-gringos-gone-2/) - The first great exodus happens in mid-June. Gringos button up their “cabins” in La Cholla and head for the hills – literally. So many Chollans have a second cabin or RV in the White Mountains of Arizona, that they call the area Cholla in the Pines. The next flight occurs after Independence Day. The sea
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/05/ask-capn-greg-126/) - Visitors to Puerto Peñasco often ask me how driving in Mexico differs from the States. Some wrongly assume the rules of the road are different and not enforced like where they live. Frank from Flagstaff doesn't quite get it. FRANK: I got picked up again, Cap'n Greg. CAP'N GREG: Sorry to hear that. Speeding? Stop
- [Pro Tip: A visit to Barb’s Dog Rescue will make your Rocky Point vacation even more fabulous!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/05/pro-tip-a-visit-to-barbs-dog-rescue-will-make-your-rocky-point-vacation-even-more-fabulous/) - Just a few miles north of town sits a beautiful, magical place where doggie dreams come true. Come experience the joy that is Barb’s Dog Rescue! The fun starts before you even get out of the car…when the dogs see people pulling up to our gate, the joyful barks begin and the anticipation of the
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/05/american-legion-post-15-6/) - Puerto Peñasco, Mexico “The Legion by the Sea” Welcome to June! The beginning of our ‘summer season’ and the beginning of HOT and HUMID! Peñasco starts to slow down about this time of year, and everyone sort of takes a breath and gets ready for the heat! What better way to cool off and keep
- [AL-ANON MEETING](https://rptimes.com/al-anon/2025/05/al-anon-meeting/) - Rocky Point Al Anon AKA Peñasco Al-Anon Group (Officially WSO Mexico English Speaking Al-Anon Family Group) We now have discontinued in-person meetings and will continue ONLINE MEETINGS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE every Thursday at 10 a.m. Peñasco time. The time changes in the US and Canada only this summer (spring forward). Online meetings are at
- [Exploring New Flavors in Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/05/exploring-new-flavors-in-rocky-point/) - As I sit down to write my column this month, I'm struck by how our beloved Rocky Point continues to evolve, even as the world around us changes. In my years of chronicling life in this seaside paradise, one constant remains - there's always something new to discover here. This month, I thought I'd share
- [Empty Bowls Amateur Soup Cook-Off a Success!](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/05/empty-bowls-amateur-soup-cook-off-a-success/) - Empty Bowls – Puerto Peñasco held a very successful new event last month…our first annual Amateur Soup Cook-Off! It was so fun and exciting, with 10 local amateur cooks presenting their best soups for our panel of judges, as well as all attendees voting for the People’s Choice Award. The participants were: Team Los Avendaños
- [Sea Lion Adventure](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/05/sea-lion-adventure/) - At the end of a day's fly fishing, fishermen and residents of Playa de Oro Trailer Park gather for appetizers, a glass of wine, and fish tales. One of the guys talks about hearing a noisy sea lion barking, I talk about seeing an old sea lion and a young pup close to where I
- [Servicios Médicos Veterinarios](https://rptimes.com/pets-health-and-care-center/2025/05/servicios-medicos-veterinarios/) - As warmer days make it through our beautiful port, it is suitable to share good news about our community. We are glad to let the Rocky Point community know that the doctors at Servicios Médicos Veterinarios Pets’ Health & Care Center, a local veterinary hospital located on Sonora Blvd. (two blocks down from Josefa Blvd.,
- [Tia Katy’s Corner April 2025](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2025/05/tia-katys-corner-april-2025/) - Tia Katy’s Corner April 2025 – Guest contributor: Tracy Bertsch. Photos: Heather Maynard Photography https://heathermaynard.com) Whether you’re a resident, first-time visitor, or something in between, I am sure that you have experienced the warmth and generosity of the people in this beautiful community by the sea. Serving others is a thread that connects us all
- [May in Puerto Peñasco: Preparing for the Summer Shift](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/05/may-in-puerto-penasco-preparing-for-the-summer-shift/) - May marks a turning point in Puerto Peñasco. The mild spring days fade, summer looms on the horizon, and the town begins its annual transition into the hot, bustling tourist season. For residents, this month is a time to adapt to rising temperatures, prepare for the influx of visitors, and enjoy the last quiet moments
- [March and April](https://rptimes.com/rotary-club/2025/05/march-and-april/) - March and April have both been months that have been extremely fruitful for our community thanks to the help of Rotarians from the United States. We had two groups of hard workers from Utah that brought many young people along with Rotarians to Puerto Peñasco for many days of service. This is the way these
- [Potatoes](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/05/potatoes-2/) - The areas surrounding Lake Titicaca in the Andes Mountains of South America, near the border of Peru and Bolivia, can trace the domestication of the potato back 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. The lake, with an elevation of 12,500 ft. above sea level, played host to a plethora of wild potato species. Myths of the
- [Discover Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2025/05/discover-rodeo-drive/) - A Vibrant Celebration of Mexican Craftsmanship in Rocky Point For an authentic taste of Mexico’s rich artisanal heritage, Rodeo Drive in Rocky Point is your must-visit destination. This bustling street market, lined with over 50 vibrant vendor stalls, offers a treasure trove of handcrafted merchandise perfect for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re decorating your
- [“La cuenta, por favor…Cuánto es???](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2025/05/la-cuenta-por-favorcuanto-es/) - Puerto Peñasco has been at the center of the “perfect storm” of crappy events ever since COVID. If you didn’t know it, we are a tourist-based economy these days. This is as opposed to a fishing/farming-based economy of forty, or so, years ago. As such, if the ‘states’ catch a ‘cold’, we catch ‘pneumonia.’ It
- [Mermaid’s Market will Complete Season 13 with a Pirate & Mermaid Party](https://rptimes.com/mermaids-market/2025/05/mermaids-market-will-complete-season-13-with-a-pirate-mermaid-party/) - As we have been publishing, the Mermaid’s Market has adjusted its dates from a strict “1st and 3rdSaturday” schedule to “Selected Saturdays.” Moving into May, you will find us at the Plaza del Camaron on two Saturdays: On May 10th and then we will host our Season Finale on May 24th (Memorial Day Weekend). The
- [Feliz Mayo Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/05/feliz-mayo-rocky-point/) - Feliz Mayo Rocky Point! I hope everyone’s spring is off to an amazing start and your Easter season was a “good egg” 😊. As of this writing, I am looking forward to our celebrations in town for Semana Santa. Some of you may have seen the check point as you are coming into town about
- [ENCANTAME RESORTS](https://rptimes.com/encantame-resorts/2025/05/encantame-resorts-2/) - ENCANTAME RESORTS, the ONLY Beachfront Master Planned Community in Rocky Point, has been SETTING RECORD SALES FOR THE LAST SIX YEARS! We have 600 meters of beach front property with approximately 150 acres total located on the BEST BEACH IN ROCKY POINT, Playa Encanto, located just 15 minutes east of downtown, and 15 minutes from
- [Editorial May 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/05/editorial-may-2025/) - The weather is delightful! I’m sure tons of you will be heading down for the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend at the end of the month so please remember that our Lukeville/Sonoyta Port of Entry hours are extended until 10:00PM every Friday, but they still close at 8:00PM on every other day of the week (yes,
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/05/ask-capn-greg-125/) - Number 210 in a Series I sat atop my favorite barstool at Manny's, watching the sunburned masses trying to put out the fire with multiple cool drinks. I was just about to squeeze some lime into my Tecate when a guy next to me introduced himself as Jim. With thirsty people four deep at the
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue is in Arizona!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/05/barbs-dog-rescue-is-in-arizona/) - Each and every weekend, we hit the road and bring our precious dogs to adoption events all over the state. The dogs love a good road trip, and it’s hilarious to see how excited they get for their weekly rides in the car…they know they’re going someplace where they will be showered with visitors, belly
- [Rocky Point Road Trip: Your Mexicali Gateway to Mexico & Beyond!](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/05/rocky-point-road-trip-your-mexicali-gateway-to-mexico-beyond/) - Living the dream here in Puerto Peñasco is fantastic, but sometimes the travel bug bites hard, whispering tales of ancient cities, Magico cities, and vibrant culture further south. What if I told you that your next grand adventure – maybe even a direct flight to Guadalajara, or a connection through Mexico City to practically anywhere
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/05/american-legion-post-15-5/) - A great May to all!!! Lots going on at the post this month and you won’t want to miss any of it. Since May 3rd is Derby Day at Churchill Downs in Kentucky, we are making the most of it! The post is going to celebrate “Derby Day” by adding a game to our bingo
- [Spring 2025 DFC Rocky Point...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/04/spring-2025-dfc-rocky-point/) - Spring, Summer, and Fall Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) is a consistently good place to fish. The numbers of different fish, the fight in the fish, and sometimes the size of the fish can be a grand opportunity for a fly fisher. Winter fishing is the worst time to fish but recently, in February I managed
- [EVERY CHILD BELONGS](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2025/04/every-child-belongs/) - Compared to the United States, people with disabilities in Mexico and other developing countries experience many more barriers to inclusion in education and society at large. Sadly, this often leads them to a vicious cycle of poverty and marginalization. According to the most recent census, there are more than 6 million people with some form
- [The Expat Effect: How Retirees and Remote Workers Are Shaping Puerto Peñasco’s Real Estate Market](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/04/the-expat-effect-how-retirees-and-remote-workers-are-shaping-puerto-penascos-real-estate-market/) - PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico— Snowbirds flee icy winters for sandy shores while digital nomads swap city rents for seaside serenity. In Puerto Peñasco, this expat wave ignites a real estate frenzy, luring investors to our coastal haven where affordability meets opportunity only hours from the U.S. border. Real estate sales here topped $100 million annually during
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/04/rotary-29/) - Hopefully this April newsletter finds you enjoying the beautiful weather. We have been blessed with beautiful weather this year. As I look at other places in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, I realize how lucky we are here in Puerto Peñasco. That lovely weather was enjoyed on the day of the Rotary Fishbowl. After all
- [Padre Francisco Eusebio Kino S.J.](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/04/padre-francisco-eusebio-kino-s-j-2/) - August 10, 1644–March 15, 1711 Within 50 years of Columbus’s discovery of the Americas, Spanish Conquistadors overpowered the Native people and their lands. After their conquest, Spain’s aim was to make taxpaying citizens out of the indigenous people through religious conversion to Christianity. The Jesuit priests were sent initially, to establish the Mission System. Francisco
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2025/04/rodeo-drive-35/) - Rodeo Drive is busy preparing for a spectacular Cinco de Mayo Festival that will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 to 4 PM. There will be music, food, and dancing for you to enjoy so save the date. It's great for the whole family. While you’re on the Drive don’t miss the wonderful
- [Ballet Folklorico Pinacate](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2025/04/ballet-folklorico-pinacate/) - Did you know that Puerto Peñasco has its own, internationally acclaimed, folk-dance group? Did you know that they took first place in Italy in June of last year against seven other countries including China? Did you know that, because of their excellent showing in Italy, the troupe has been invited to Barcelona, Spain this April
- [CEDO to Host The Mermaid’s Market in April](https://rptimes.com/mermaids-market/2025/04/cedo-to-host-the-mermaids-market-in-april/) - The Mermaid’s Market is a beloved part of our community, known for its eclectic mix of artisans, craftspeople, and vendors offering a spectacular array of handmade goods, art, and local products. It has provided a platform for local talent to showcase their creations and connect with our community. During the month of April, the Mermaid’s
- [Spppprrrriiiinnnngggg](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/04/spppprrrriiiinnnngggg/) - Break!!! Wahoo!!! Feliz Abril Rocky Point! The best weather is upon us…the sea water gets warmer, the days get a bit warmer, the revelers are in full swing carrying on all over town, Jozey D has her hips a shakin’ on the dance floor…It’s TIME TO CELEBRATE! Thank you to all the fab people who
- [The Kentucky Derby](https://rptimes.com/kentucky-derby/2025/04/the-kentucky-derby/) - Where can you win prizes, help a charity and watch the most exciting two-minute race! 4PM Saturday, May 3rd at Banditos The legendary Kentucky Derby began in 1875 when Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., inspired by European horse racing traditions, created what would become America's most beloved racing spectacle! This thrilling event, nicknamed "The Most
- [Join Us for the Children’s Gala 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Magic and Hope!](https://rptimes.com/casa-esperanza/2025/04/join-us-for-the-childrens-gala-2025-celebrating-10-years-of-magic-and-hope/) - Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the Children’s Gala 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Magic and Hope! This exclusive event is dedicated to those who support Casa Hogar Esperanza Para Los Niños, helping raise essential funds for operational expenses and completing the Baby Project to provide a safe and loving home for the youngest
- [Empty Bowls](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/04/empty-bowls/) - Empty Bowls-Puerto Peñasco has been very busy these past couple of months! Since doing two direct food distributions, in December and January, we have now partnered with the Banco de Alimentos which is Puerto Peñasco’s local food bank. We make monthly cash donations to the food bank to facilitate the purchase of staple foods for
- [Editorial April 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/04/editorial-april-2025/) - Spring has sprung! The weather is fantastic and there are tons of events going on this month and for the next few months. Currently we’re gearing up for Semana Santa, which lasts for about a week over Easter. If you’re here during that time be sure to visit the Malecon as there is always something
- [Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers will bring its rock n roll circus back to the beaches of Puerto Peñasco for the 26th consecutive year June 5-9!](https://rptimes.com/circus-mexicus/2025/04/roger-clyne-the-peacemakers-will-bring-its-rock-n-roll-circus-back-to-the-beaches-of-puerto-penasco-for-the-26th-consecutive-year-june-5-9/) - For many, this weekend kicks off summer vacation as music fans - many now bring families - from approximately 35 U.S. states and North America migrate to Puerto Peñasco for music day and night. Joining them will be 33 musical acts from throughout the United States and Mexico to amplify the fun at 8 different
- [A Walk with Christ](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2025/04/a-walk-with-christ/) - Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a huge holiday in Mexico and particularly in destinations like Puerto Peñasco where families from all over Mexico gather to enjoy the first bloom of Spring and the warming Sea of Cortez. This means a big influx of tourists, a lot of traffic, and general fun in the sun.
- [Face Lift for an Old Fish](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2025/04/face-lift-for-an-old-fish/) - Mr. Fish Taco is an icon in La Choya. It has been a favorite since it opened in the early 1980s, serving what many people say are the best fish and shrimp tacos in all of Puerto Peñasco, some say, in all the world. So when the owners put the property up for sale, it
- [Ask Cap’n Greg 4-25](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/04/ask-capn-greg-4-25/) - Ever been seasick? I mean, hang your head over the side and hurl up what feels like major organs? It's not a good feeling, especially when your buddies are pulling in one fish after another, smoking green cigars and offering you a big bite of their teriyaki beef jerky. But even old salts like me
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/04/barbs-dog-rescue-16/) - This month, we’re coming to you with an urgent message; Barb’s Dog Rescue is facing a concerning shortage of their donated dog food. As of the first of this year, BDR suffered an unexpected and devastating loss of an essential monthly dog food donation that was supplied to us through an anonymous source. Over the
- [Donuts by the Sea: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/04/donuts-by-the-sea-satisfying-your-sweet-tooth-in-puerto-penasco/) - There’s something magical about biting into a fresh donut while watching the sunrise over the Sea of Cortez. That first sip of coffee, that first sweet bite – it’s a morning ritual that just feels right, even when you're on vacation. Or maybe *especially* when you're on vacation. Before we dive into where to find
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/04/american-legion-post-15-4/) - Hello April! You may be aware that it has been difficult for me to get timely updates and information on upcoming Legion events, but that is about to change. Bee Murphy has taken over the committee which plans and promotes events at the post. She and I have had a meeting of the minds, so
- [Orange mouth on the fly...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/03/orange-mouth-on-the-fly/) - The Orange Mouth Corvina and the Sea Trout are often confused. They look alike except the Sea Trout has a white inner mouth while the Orange Mouth is a more robust fish and actually has orange on the inside of its mouth. Both fish will readily take a well presented fly, and I find more
- [Investing in Puerto Peñasco: What to Expect in 2025](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/03/investing-in-puerto-penasco-what-to-expect-in-2025/) - Puerto Peñasco has become a popular destination for real estate investors and as 2025 unfolds, shifting economic conditions, fluctuating exchange rates, and a strong tourism resurgence are currently shaping the market which begs the question whether this year is the time to invest and what does the future holds for long-term property appreciation. Puerto Peñasco
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/03/rotary-28/) - I want to start this update with a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our annual “Fishbowl” such a successful event. The weather was gorgeous, the restaurants - all 21 of them that participated - were scrumptious, and the generosity of everybody that attended was over the top. On our 50-50 raffle, alone,
- [Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz de Asbaje y Ramírez](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/03/sor-juana-ines-de-la-cruz-de-asbaje-y-ramirez/) - 1651 – 1695 Have you ever wondered who the woman was on the green 200 Peso note? Why is there a picture of a nun? Sor Juana Inés, best known as a poet, is also honored as a scientist, musician, song writer, playwright, philosopher and one of the first outspoken advocates for women’s rights. She
- [Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2025/03/rodeo-drive-34/) - Rodeo Drive is the heart of Puerto Peñasco’s laid-back, hassle-free shopping experience, and has evolved into a vibrant cultural hub showcasing Mexico’s rich heritage. In the midst of this celebration of Mexican art and culture is a “must visit” destination, Cindy’s Ideas Unique Gifts. Cindy and her husband Mike, travel throughout Mexico and beyond, in
- [Remember, you’re not in the U.S.!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2025/03/remember-youre-not-in-the-u-s/) - It really shouldn’t be necessary to write a column like this...but it is. Recently, I heard a story (or read it somewhere on Facebook) about a woman (from the U.S.) who was berating a cashier in our newly opened Wal-Mart about the cashier not speaking English. According to the article, the irate “Karen” was saying
- [Mermaid’s Market Makes a Change](https://rptimes.com/naomi-black/2025/03/mermaids-market-makes-a-change/) - I would like to say “Thank You” to the Rocky Point community. The last two years have been a completely unexpected and difficult road for me to travel. I have been in awe at how many friends, acquaintances, artists, and fellow business owners have been ready to support the Mermaid’s Market as I traversed the
- [Rocky Point and Bondi Beach, Australia….](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/03/rocky-point-and-bondi-beach-australia/) - And Cheers to All Mothers!!! Feliz Marzo Rocky Point! It is SPRING BREAK season, and I look forward to all the vacationers and revelers rolling into town. It truly is a blessing for all of our service industry companies in town like restaurants, hotels, condo and home rentals, cleaning crews, boating and fishing companies etc.
- [La Recua: A Journey, a Film](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2025/03/la-recua-a-journey-a-film/) - backroadspublishing.com There are things that I value, connections with people, natural landscapes, culture, culinary adventures and history. As we return again for a warm January to Loreto, bright Pueblo Mágico nestled on the Sea of Cortez, this colonial town brings together all of those things so dear to my heart. Each time we visit this
- [Empty Bowls Puerto Peñasco fundraising events feeds families in need](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2025/03/empty-bowls-puerto-penasco-fundraising-events-feeds-families-in-need/) - On November 30th, 2024 EMPTY BOWLS PUERTO PEÑASCO had the honor of holding its first annual event at the American Legion Post MX 15. There were over 300 attendees and almost 400 tickets were sold in advance and at the door. All who attended enjoyed a wonderful time sampling a dozen different soups provided by
- [Editorial March 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/03/editorial-march-2025/) - Happy Spring! Buckle Up Buttercup, put your cell phone away and your helmet on because there’s a new Sheriff in town! But first the good news…Extended Border Hours on Fridays from March through October 10th! Yay!! Oh, and more, the weather is absolutely beautiful. The rest is not really bad news, just adjustments many of
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/03/ask-capn-greg-124/) - Rocky Point has quite a reputation for fresh seafood. That's possibly because it is on the sea where the fish live. Well, duh. I had an email chat with frequent visitor Martha Willis of Holbrook, Arizona, about how and when to buy fish. MARTHA: Cap'n Greg, should I enjoy shrimp only in months with an
- [DOG FOOD NEEDED!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/03/dog-food-needed/) - Can you help Barb's Dog Rescue by bringing our furry friends a bag of food? Welcome to springtime in our little hunk of paradise! March is an exciting time here in Rocky Point, as our city begins to bustle with sun seekers and spring breakers. If you’re here now, we have a pro-tip for you;
- [Paws in Paradise: Your Guide to Bringing Pups to Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/03/paws-in-paradise-your-guide-to-bringing-pups-to-rocky-point/) - As I sit here watching my new puppy, Levi the Wild Whoodle, stretch - I swear every time he does that, he grows another inch. I want to say stop stretching please, because there’s something about this puppy size and that puppy look - I want to halt his growth but yet… I want him
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/03/american-legion-post-15-3/) - American Legion Post 15 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico The Legion by the Sea Wow! March already! We had a bit of a switch-up with our weather for January and December, but February started out just like it says in the ‘fine print’ and, hopefully, March with be as we all remember it is supposed to be...warm
- [Editorial February 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2025/01/editorial-february-2025/) - Feliz Dia de Amor y Amistad! Wow, it’s February already and Spring Break is right around the corner…yikes! I hope the New Year has started off great for everyone and continues to get better and better with each month. Thanks to Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers (and guests) for kicking off our new year, as
- [Winter Blues...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2025/01/winter-blues/) - Winter has always been my least favorite season. Even ice fishing could not cheer me up. After record blizzards and record cold, my wife Debi and I moved from Northern Illinois to Mesa, Arizona over 45 years ago. While the winters in the Southwest are certainly milder, they are not perfect. Burr! I find as
- [During the six years after I started my Mexican non-profit](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2025/01/during-the-six-years-after-i-started-my-mexican-non-profit/) - During the six years after I started my Mexican non-profit, Educarte, I had the privilege of getting to know a growing number of parents of children with special needs in the community, I was both devastated and inspired by their stories. I was devastated to learn that this community lacked the professional resources and support
- [Weighing the Options: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rentals in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2025/01/weighing-the-options-short-term-vs-long-term-rentals-in-puerto-penasco/) - With the influx of tourists seeking both short escapes and longer retreats, property owners are often faced with the decision: should they opt for short-term rentals that promise constant turnover and high rates, or invest in long-term rentals that offer stability and peace of mind? The short-term rental market has gained significant momentum, due in
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2025/01/rotary-27/) - With the holidays behind us, and the new year underway, the Puerto Peñasco Rotary is busy planning our annual Fishbowl Event. The event will be held at the shrimp park on February 8, the Saturday before the Super Bowl. We are busy signing up local restaurants to participate as well as artists and other craftsmen
- [La Malinche Heroine, Traitor or Diplomat?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2025/01/la-malinche-heroine-traitor-or-diplomat/) - La Malinche was born circa 1500 CE, the exact date of her birth or death, 1527 (?), is not known for sure. She was born to a nobleman in Oluta, a city in the eastern edge of the Veracruz region of Mexico, on the commemorative day dedicated to the Goddess of Grass; who’s name she
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2025/01/rodeo-drive-33/) - Have you been to Rodeo Drive yet? If you have, you need to go back and peruse all the wonderful new merchandise the vendors have to offer. If you haven’t, hurry on down for a delightful shopping experience. Variety, we’ve got it. Prices are the best. Friendly vendors and made-in-Mexico merchandise. The last few months
- [Febrero!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2025/01/febrero/) - As I’ve written before, doing this column a month in advance can be challenging if I want to share things which are not only relevant, but time sensitive too. So, the holidays are behind us now and we are moving forward into what I, and many others, consider to be the very best time of
- [We All Heard Of Cammando...Let’s Meet Kamanda!!! 😊](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2025/01/we-all-heard-of-cammando-lets-meet-kamanda-😊/) - Feliz Febrero Rocky Point…What a fun January it has been. I was blessed to spend New Year’s with several great friends in town and had so much fun celebrating with them. I took a good break from work over the first two weeks of the year and relaxed and recharged…That was well-needed! Not that I
- [OBSC thanks PPPD officers with breakfast in La Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2025/01/obsc-thanks-pppd-officers-with-breakfast-in-la-choya/) - For the fourth year running, the Old Boys Social Club of La Choya hosted a breakfast for members of the Puerto Peñasco Police Department, their children and various city government officials, on January 6 at the Community Center. The annual breakfast was conceived by Gerry Caballero, who has been actively involved with the OBSC and
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2025/01/ask-capn-greg-123/) - Some people come to Rocky Point for the dubious thrill of barhopping themselves into a coma. I had a recent online chat with Chip Tanner of Ventura, California. He asked me about the local transportation options. CHIP: Wassup with bars down there? Can I get a beer to go? CAP'N GREG: To go where? CHIP:
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2025/01/barbs-dog-rescue-15/) - If you’re reading this, you’re probably in Rocky Point right now…YOU LUCKY DOG! This is the best time of year to visit our little slice of paradise! We have a suggestion to make your time in RP even more fabulous; pay a visit to Barb’s Dog Rescue and fill your soul with some doggie love!
- [Love in Action: Rocky Point's Heart Beats Year-Round](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2025/01/love-in-action-rocky-points-heart-beats-year-round/) - As February unfolds along our sun-kissed shores, the air fills with more than just the salty breeze – it carries the warmth of countless hearts beating in unison. While local shops display their heart-shaped treasures and restaurants prepare their romantic specials, I've been reflecting on how love manifests itself in our unique coastal community. Living
- [American Legion Post 15 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico “The Legion by the Sea”](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2025/01/american-legion-post-15-puerto-penasco-mexico-the-legion-by-the-sea-4/) - Here it is February, and the winter is almost behind us. The warm weather isn’t far now! Although the winter temps here in our little corner of paradise are certainly not “cold” by any means! Things are still hopping at the post. The bingo games continue to be well attended (remember, you do not have
- [Fish More Often...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/12/fish-more-often/) - If you want more fishing trips to happen, put your date on the calendar. You may need to be vocal; you may need to work with family and coworkers, but that is a better situation than not fishing. Planned fishing trips happen more frequently than spontaneous trips. Usually, the planned trip is more successful because
- [About Our Life Skills Program for Adults with Disabilities](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/12/about-our-life-skills-program-for-adults-with-disabilities/) - Because I have tended to focus primarily on support the Educarte program provides for younger children with disabilities, this month I would like to shine a bright light on the importance of our new life skills program for young adults with disabilities. For all people, including those without disabilities, life skills are critical to functioning
- [New Super Walmart Opens in Puerto Peñasco to the glee of residents](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/12/new-super-walmart-opens-in-puerto-penasco-to-the-glee-of-residents/) - Residents, local businesses, and tourists all gathered to celebrate Puerto Peñasco’ s newest addition to its commercial landscape last month with the grand opening of a Super Walmart during a ribbon cutting ceremony held on December 3. 2024. The new Super Walmart store, located on Josefa Blvd just north of Freemont Ave., brings not only
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/12/rotary-26/) - I want to begin by wishing everyone in the Rocky Point community a very Happy New Year. It’s the hope of the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club that 2025 is filled with happiness and peace for everyone. I am very happy to report the results of our polio plus dinner after all the bills were paid
- [Mexico’s National Flag](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/12/mexicos-national-flag-4/) - There is a long history associated with the flags of Mexico. Starting with Columbus and after him the Conquistadors, the Spanish Royal Standard flag was used to represent the King of Spain. About 1785 Charles III chose the Spanish War and Merchant Flag to represent the colonies as the naval and coastal fortification flag until
- [Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2024/12/rodeo-drive-32/) - There’s a definite nip in the air, the feel of the Holiday Season and Rodeo Drive, has the spirit. If you need a place to spend that holiday gift money, we’ve got you covered. Rodeo Drive has something unique and wonderful in every price range. They have the greatest array of artists in Rocky Point,
- [Feliz Año Nuevo!!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/12/feliz-ano-nuevo-2/) - Writing this column in December of 2024, it is difficult to project into the new year. After all, Thanksgiving is just past, and Christmas 2024 has not arrived yet. Also, time travel hasn’t been invented yet either. Trying to make this space relevant to readers is challenging, to say the least, and describing what ‘might’
- [Feliz Año Nuevo!!! Wowzers……2025!!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/12/feliz-ano-nuevo-wowzers2025/) - Feliz Enero Rocky Point and the start of a NEW YEAR!!! December sure was a good time and as usual a lot of events going on. It was fantastic celebrating my dear friend Amanda’s (Kamanda) birthday…..keep laughing your way through life, you bring some much joy to those lucky to be around you. My gang
- [Favorite Local Peñasco Food:  El Carrito Tostadas](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/12/favorite-local-penasco-food-el-carrito-tostadas/) - backroadspublishing.com We are hurtling south down Mexico 8 at, as my partner says, “the speed of smell”, racing towards gastronomical delights. A trip we make at least twice a month October to May for the gorgeous beaches, dancing sunshine and amazing Mexican food prepared by people from all over Mexico. The two-lane asphalt road that
- [Editorial January 2025](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/12/editorial-january-2025/) - was relatively quiet, and my truck only had 4 squirrels that reached a top speed of maybe 70mph going downhill! I even had the same cop pull me over twice in the span of 2 days in Ajo. He was a peach. Dude, you just saw me yesterday!! Same thing has happened to me in
- [The BYOC days are over at St. Joseph’s in Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/12/the-byoc-days-are-over-at-st-josephs-in-choya/) - Now it’s time for a fresh coat of paint. More than seven years ago, a visitor from the White Mountains in Arizona, offered to build pews for the St. Joseph’s Chapel in La Choya. Until that time, folks sat on chairs borrowed from the Vecinos de la Choya association, and before those were loaned, it
- [Memorial Tree Program’sfirst dedication ceremony](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/12/memorial-tree-programsfirst-dedication-ceremony/) - Years ago, a piece of land in La Choya was donated to the city of Puerto Peñasco to be used as a city park. Choya residents planted some palm trees along one side and a half-dozen other trees in scattered spots. Playground equipment was brought in and a basketball half-court and horseshoe pits were created.
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/12/ask-capn-greg-122/) - Anyone who owns an ocean-going craft can tell you that BOAT is an acronym for Break Out Another Thousand. It is often said that the two best days of boat ownership are when you buy it and when you sell it. I recently visited with Steve. He had just returned from a day on the
- [So Much and So Many to be Thankful for this Year](https://rptimes.com/boat-sinking-and-rescue/2024/12/so-much-and-so-many-to-be-thankful-for-this-year/) - Our family has so much and so many to be thankful for this year. On Saturday November 30th at approximately 1pm, 3 of our family members (Wade Brewer, Debbie Wheaton, and Keith Newton) were out fishing as they traditionally always do after Thanksgiving. They had been out for approximately 4 hours and anchored 12 miles
- [Winter in our little hunk of Paradise](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2024/12/winter-in-our-little-hunk-of-paradise/) - it’s glorious! Want to know how to make it even better? Take a drive out to Barb’s Dog Rescue, where you’ll be greeted with a smile and hundreds of wagging tails…our dogs get so excited when they have visitors! Just the other day, I received a text message from someone asking if the rescue would
- [Riding the Wave of Positivity into 2025: A Fresh Start by the Sea](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/12/riding-the-wave-of-positivity-into-2025-a-fresh-start-by-the-sea/) - Let’s get POSITIVE! As the first sunrise of 2025 paints the Sea of Cortez in shimmering gold, we're offered more than just a new calendar year – we're given a fresh canvas to paint our best life. Here in Rocky Point, where the desert meets the sea, we have a unique opportunity to transform our
- [American Legion Post 15 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico “The Legion by the Sea”](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2024/12/american-legion-post-15-puerto-penasco-mexico-the-legion-by-the-sea-3/) - A new year, and lots going on at the post. After hosting the Bike Week Barbecue, the Legion Riders decided to do a ride to El Golfo. After all, dodging potholes has become a sport of some renown here in Sonora. The problem is that if you ride a trike, the dodging is severely restrictive
- [Winter Fly Fishing...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/12/winter-fly-fishing/) - Winter fishing is generally slower than the warmer months, the fish seem to have lost their appetite. Early mornings, normally a good time for fishing is chilly, and I'll sleep in, have a nice cafe breakfast and hit the water at the crack of noon. Many winter days have a daytime high of 65 degrees.
- [Tia Katy’s Corner December 2024](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/12/tia-katys-corner-december-2024/) - All I want this holiday season is…hope for a better life! The first several years after I started the Educarte program, my local team and I invested a lot of time, energy and resources into throwing a large holiday party for the kids and families we support. It was always a wonderful time, and we
- [The U.S. Election and its potential effect on the local Real Estate Market](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/12/the-u-s-election-and-its-potential-effect-on-the-local-real-estate-market/) - Puerto Peñasco relies heavily on American tourism and investment, making its economy sensitive to U.S. economic trends, policies, and consumer sentiment. With the recent conclusion of the U.S. Election and a new administration set to assume office in January 2025, what effects will this have on the tourism and real estate sectors within Puerto Peñasco?
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/12/rotary-25/) - A great big thank you to the community for their enormous support of our polio plus dinner that was held on October 24th. It was a beautiful evening, with great camaraderie and enormous fundraising for a very worthwhile cause. Every year we ask that you support this cause of the eradication of polio worldwide and
- [The Norteños](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/12/the-nortenos-3/) - Spain wanted to expand its borders past the Rio Bravo, today known as the Rio Grande, but did not have much success. For the most part the area north of the river was inhabited by hostile Indians and the terrain was vast and desolate; quite impossible to control without a huge army. However, some pioneers
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2024/12/rodeo-drive-31/) - With a blink of an eye another year has gone by. Rodeo Drive has certainly seen the “best of times and the worst of times” this year, but onward and upward we’ve got this. Known for its friendly laid-back tone and friendly vendors it should be at the top of your list for your visit
- [Brain Droppings](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/12/brain-droppings/) - Apologies to the late George Carlin for stealing the title of this piece. Lately, though, it seems to me that everything has taken on a surreal vibe. With the presidential election in our collective rear view and Christmas fast approaching, one wonders where the past year has gone? It is becoming ever more apparent that
- [Mermaid's Market](https://rptimes.com/mermaid-market/2024/12/mermaids-market-3/) - The Mermaid's Market is Rocky Point's longest continuously running Open Air Arts & Crafts Market. Our first market was in the same location - way back in 2012. We have grown significantly over the past 12 years! From just a handful of vendors in the early years - to nearly filling the park with dozens
- [Feliz Navidad Y Feliz Año Nuevo](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/12/feliz-navidad-y-feliz-ano-nuevo/) - Woo hoo, it’s the holiday season!!! That means more time off work, more time with family and friends, more celebrations, more dancing and more good times! What an awesome time of the year to look back on what WENT RIGHT for us in 2024, what we can be grateful for and what we have learned
- [Compassion Without Borders: Bringing Brighter Futures to Animals in Need](https://rptimes.com/la-esperanza-community/2024/12/compassion-without-borders-bringing-brighter-futures-to-animals-in-need/) - For 15 years, Compassion Without Borders (CWOB), an international animal welfare non-profit in Northern California, has been transforming lives in Rocky Point, Mexico. Our work focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming vulnerable animals while preventing homelessness and suffering through essential services like veterinary care and free spay/neuter surgeries at our clinic, Clínica Esperanza. With our
- [Editorial December 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/12/editorial-december-2024/) - Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo. Let’s all bid 2024 a buh-bye and welcome in a super fabulous 2025. December is typically slow as everyone spends the holidays with their family, but we still have a lot going on in Peñasco. If you’re feeling charitable, there are tons of organizations that put on Christmas parties
- [Cholla Light Parade set for Dec. 14](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/12/cholla-light-parade-set-for-dec-14/) - For many years, decades in fact, the Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club has coordinated a Christmas Light Parade through the streets of La Choya. This year the parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 7 p.m., departing from the community center across from the park on Tiburon, and traversing all the major streets in
- [Lions Clubs give the gift of sight](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/12/lions-clubs-give-the-gift-of-sight/) - One of the missions of Lions Club International is to help prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired, and Peñasco Lions are helping. The Puerto Peñasco Lions Club, and Phoenix Philippine-American Lions, in conjunction with Dr. Mark Swanson’s Swann Lazer Institute on Simon Morua, brought two
- [Christmas Carol Sing-Along slated at St. Joseph’s Chapel](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/12/christmas-carol-sing-along-slated-at-st-josephs-chapel/) - St. Joseph’s Chapel in La Choya is adorned for the Christmas season and welcomes everyone, Catholic or not, to celebrate “The Reason for the Season.” This year the music ministers at St. Joseph will host a Christmas Carol Sing-along on Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel. Everyone is invited to attend the one-hour
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/12/ask-capn-greg-121/) - I am often approached about my years of experience fishing the vast waters off Rocky Point. I am also approached by people who make fun of my hat, but that is not the topic here. The following is a conversation I had with Bud Wheelock of Amarillo, Texas. BUD: Some yahoo told me if I
- [It’s winter in Rocky Point, and a beautiful time to vacation in our little hunk of paradise!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2024/12/its-winter-in-rocky-point-and-a-beautiful-time-to-vacation-in-our-little-hunk-of-paradise/) - In case you haven’t heard of Barb’s Dog Rescue, we’d like to tell you a little about this very special place that exists here in our city. Barb’s Dog Rescue started very humbly by an angel on earth, who saw the suffering of the street dogs in Puerto Peñasco. She bought a tiny home on
- [Art Walk winter edition](https://rptimes.com/manuel-martinez/2024/12/art-walk-winter-edition/) - The 6th edition of the Art Walk will take place once again this month in Puerto Peñasco. A group of local artists gather at several venues in the Old Port, giving art lovers the opportunity to wander around while getting to enjoy their works of art. Everyone is welcome to come out from 2:00 pm
- [The Tale of Two Christmas Spirits: Papa Noel and Santa Claus](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/12/the-tale-of-two-christmas-spirits-papa-noel-and-santa-claus/) - As twilight descends on a December evening, something magical stirs in the hearts of children worldwide. Little ones peek out their windows, wondering if they might catch a glimpse of their beloved gift-bearer gliding across the starlit sky. In homes across North America, they watch for Santa Claus, while in Mexico and throughout Latin America,
- [November 2024 Fly Fishing Outing](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/11/november-2024-fly-fishing-outing/) - Normally, October and November are great times to visit and fly fish Puerto Peñasco. This last October was unseasonably hot, and I hope November returns to normal temperatures. Generally speaking, I seem to have better fish catching results during the warm and hot months than I do during the coldest days of winter. So, the
- [Tia Katy’s Corner November 2024](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/11/tia-katys-corner-november-2024/) - For the past six years I have used my November article to share things that I am grateful for. This year, I would like to share a couple of people here in the U.S. that my local Educarte team and I are especially grateful for. I also want to share with you all a few
- [Tessoro](https://rptimes.com/tessoro-article/2024/11/tessoro-2/) - There has been a lot of talk about Tessoro Resort in Las Conchas so what is actually happening at the resort right now? MM: Tessoro, just like all of the other resorts and real estate projects in town suffered from the collapse of the real estate market back in 2008. The developers did manage to
- [Rev Up for Charity at the 23rd Annual Rocky Point Rally](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/11/rev-up-for-charity-at-the-23rd-annual-rocky-point-rally/) - This month, Puerto Peñasco is set to host thousands of bikers from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. as the 23rd annual Rocky Point Rally rumbles into town on November 7th and over the course of three days, this event will invigorate the local economy and support charities, all while creating a vibrant, celebratory environment filled
- [Rotary News Eyeglasses](https://rptimes.com/rotary-club/2024/11/rotary-news-eyeglasses/) - In October, Rotary provided vision screening and eyeglasses to 339 residents of Rocky Point. Our Rotary Club held a very beneficial clinic with our “Hope Alliance” partners from Utah, and as a result 264 children and 75 adults will pick up much-needed glasses on December 6th. The Puerto Peñasco Rotary coordinated this effort and dedicated
- [Cloves](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/11/cloves-3/) - The name of the spice known as clove, comes from the French word, clou, meaning nail. Cloves are aromatic dried flower buds from an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands located in Indonesia, historically referred to as the Spice Islands. It is believed a tree named Afo, is considered to be between 350 to
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2024/11/rodeo-drive-30/) - Ready for a surprise? Rodeo Drive has shopping selections like nowhere else in all of Rocky Point! One of the amazing “finds” on this street is the incredible selection of original art. Art is what adds that special element to your home. It’s like the frosting on the cake and can meld the colors and
- [“What could go wrong?”](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/11/what-could-go-wrong/) - November is here! Thanksgiving is on the way and Halloween (and Dia de los Muertos) is in our collective rearview. Writing this column in early October presents a bit of a dyslexic logistical issue for the Old Gringo. You see, returning from the Arizona high country on October 1st, it was still pretty hot and
- [Bottoms Up Yacht Club….The Art Of A Classic Good Time….In Rocky Point!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/11/bottoms-up-yacht-club-the-art-of-a-classic-good-time-in-rocky-point/) - Wow, the best season is upon us. Feliz Noviembre Rocky Point! Wow, it’s a bit hard to believe that the holidays are within reach which means more days off and more days to enjoy our beaches………woo hoo! After taking the longest time off from my condo in Rocky Point due to travels, I for one
- [Neighbors Helping Neighbors](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2024/11/neighbors-helping-neighbors/) - On November 30th the new Empty Bowls-Puerto Peñasco organization will be holding its first Annual event. The 500+ attendees will be gathering together at the American Legion Post MX-15 as “neighbors helping neighbors” striving to ease the pains of hunger in our beautiful little town. Empty Bowls is an international organization started in 1990 by
- [Editorial November 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/11/editorial-november-2024/) - Happy November! When I started writing this the weather hadn’t quite turned yet, but now it is absolutely delightful. The air conditioner is off, and the doors are wide open! The mornings and nights are cool, and things are getting busy. Woohoo! The back end of Someone turned the spigot on toward the end of
- [Chapel sexton seeks help for Christmas preparation](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/11/chapel-sexton-seeks-help-for-christmas-preparation/) - When you only use your “house” for an hour a week, it’s easy to overlook some of the housekeeping issues that develop. St. Joseph’s Chapel in La Choya is a mission church under Holy Family Parish in Puerto Peñasco. It serves only about a dozen full-time parishioners, mostly retirees from the surrounding village. However, on
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/11/ask-capn-greg-120/) - First impressions are terribly important in the business world. The pants or skirt, shirt or top must reflect a decidedly professional demeanor. In Rocky Point, however, where comfort is more important than dressing to impress, a dress code mostly doesn't apply. The following is a conversation I had with Anita Benson of Phoenix, Arizona. ANITA:
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue needs foster homes in Rocky Point!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2024/11/barbs-dog-rescue-needs-foster-homes-in-rocky-point/) - We have almost 400 precious rescue dogs in our care. Some are very young, some are very old, some struggle in the chaos of the rescue environment, and some need a little extra love and attention. Might you be a hero for one of our dogs? If you will open your home and your heart,
- [In less than two years our town will have a significant birthday. 100 years old in 1927!](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/11/in-less-than-two-years-our-town-will-have-a-significant-birthday-100-years-old-in-1927/) - We are living through history right now. The pandemic has reshaped our world in ways we couldn't have imagined, and Puerto Peñasco is no exception. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, this resilient community has demonstrated remarkable leadership and planning. The decisions made today will echo through the decades to come, shaping our future. With the help
- [American Legion Post #15](https://rptimes.com/the-sea/2024/11/american-legion-post-15-2/) - Here we are folks. It’s November and Bike Week is coming in like a lion! Here at the legion (Post #15) our American Legion Riders chapter is extending an invitation to all riders, whether legionnaires or not, to come by the post and enjoy a hot dog, hamburger, chips and soda, or any other type
- [PASS IT ON...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/09/pass-it-on/) - I am fortunate to have been blessed with 6 grandkids. They are healthy, mentally sharp, and like sponges when it comes to learning new things. They are into sports, music, and I consult them when I am having a problem with my electronics. I have a suggestion for the grandparents that are reading this article.
- [Tia Katy’s Corner October 2024](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/09/tia-katys-corner-october-2024/) - For the past several years my local Educarte team and I have dreamed of opening a high quality, private special education school to serve the many disabled children in this community who have no access to educational opportunities. I am thrilled to share that this dream became a reality last month when we opened the
- [Tessoro](https://rptimes.com/tessoro-article/2024/09/tessoro/) - Interview with Tessoro Resort’s Property Manager, Manuel Martinez There has been a lot of talk about Tessoro Resort in Las Conchas so what is actually happening at the resort right now? MM: Tessoro, just like all of the other resorts and real estate projects in town suffered from the collapse of the real estate market
- [Digital Nomads in Puerto Peñasco: A New Wave of Residents](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/09/digital-nomads-in-puerto-penasco-a-new-wave-of-residents/) - As the global shift towards remote work continues to gain momentum, Puerto Peñasco is emerging as an unexpected haven for a new segment of society known as digital nomads. These are individuals who work remotely, using technology to stay connected while traveling and/or living in locations outside their country for most of the year. The
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/09/rotary-24/) - As the weather begins to break, it is also the time of the year to welcome back all our friends from across the border. Our Rotary is also gearing up for a very exciting year and I want to keep you abreast of some of the highlights and activities that are planned. Our annual Polio
- [DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – DAY OF THE DEAD](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/09/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-3/) - It may sound morbid to the non-Mexican, but the Day of the Dead is a Mexican festival for relatives and friends to come together and celebrate the memory of their loved ones who have passed away. It is believed that on the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the soul of the departed
- [Rodeo Drive Fall Barbara Iverson](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2024/09/rodeo-drive-fall-barbara-iverson/) - Fall is always a beautiful time to visit Rocky Point. Perfect weather for strolling down Rodeo Drive to see all it has to offer. From trinkets for the kids to unique home accessories it’s all right there awaiting you. The best shopping experience you can imagine. Rodeo Drive is also gearing up for the annual
- [August 16, 2024](https://rptimes.com/robin-miller/2024/09/august-16-2024/) - August 16, 2024 Puerto Peñasco – Robin Miller, Broker/ REALTOR® at Mexican Beach Homes has been awarded the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification. The RSPS certification is a nationally-recognized certification awarded by the U.S. National Association of REALTORS® to real estate professionals who wish to demonstrate and promote – to consumers and their
- [...And the “season” Begins](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/09/and-the-season-begins/) - It being October when you read this, the “season” in the title lasts from now through June. That’s the very best time to be in Peñasco, in my opinion, with April and May being the crown jewels of our year. Since this column is written a month in advance to allow for the publishing and
- [Mexico, Travel, Fun, Mexico!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/09/mexico-travel-fun-mexico/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Holy Patty Plenty has it been a couple of busy months for me and my family and friends! It has been a whirlwind of fun times in Rocky Point, traveling to Mykonos Greece, then back home, then to the Jersey Shore,
- [Counting Pennies at Union Station](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/09/counting-pennies-at-union-station/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]One of my fondest memories was counting the pennies for my Grandmother Marie as she balanced the books at the end of each day. I was so proud when she finally trusted me to do the counting. Grandmother ran
- [Editorial October 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/09/editorial-march-2024-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Who doesn’t love October? Our season officially kicks off this month as the weather turns to pure perfection and the event calendar fills up. The next few months will bring the Ballon Festival, the Motorcycle Rally, various golf, fishing
- [It’s ‘Bring Your Pet to Church’ day at St. Joseph’s Chapel in La Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/09/its-bring-your-pet-to-church-day-at-st-josephs-chapel-in-la-choya/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Pets are invited to St. Joseph’s Chapel in La Choya on Sunday, Oct. 6 for the annual blessing of the animals which will take place immediately after bilingual Mass from 9 to 10 a.m. Owners can attend the Mass
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/09/ask-capn-greg-119/) - Some of the entertainment opportunities offered to visitors in Rocky Point can be confusing. Here's an email conversation Cap'n Greg had with Wilma Ronco of Silver City, New Mexico. WILMA: I will be in Rocky Point for the first time ever next month and a girlfriend sent me a list of things to do. Can
- [Add a visit to Barb's Dog Rescue to your vacation in Rocky Point!](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2024/09/add-a-visit-to-barbs-dog-rescue-to-your-vacation-in-rocky-point/) - Amidst the beaches, the bars, and the incredible food, lies an experience that will warm your heart even more than the tasty tequila that abounds here in Rocky Point! Friends, please take an hour or two and pay a visit to Barb's Dog Rescue! Our founder Barb Mumaugh visited RP and was deeply impacted by
- [American Legion Post 15 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico “The Legion by the Sea"](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2024/09/american-legion-post-15-puerto-penasco-mexico-the-legion-by-the-sea-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Summer is on the run and our “season” is just around the corner. Things have stayed fairly busy at the post with bingo, karaoke and trivia. The kitchen is doing well, changing up the menu and putting out some
- [See You in September...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/08/see-you-in-september/) - Welcome to the coastal paradise of Puerto Peñasco! With 55 miles of coastline, you will want to get outdoors and spend time at the many beaches, estuaries, and tide pools. I like to suggest that visitors seek outdoor adventures involving water, clamming, dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, sunsets on the beach with friends and a
- [Tia Katys Corner](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/08/tia-katys-corner-9/) - The local Educarte team and I are thrilled to announce that, thanks to a wonderful new partnership with the U.S. non-profit, Escuela de Victoria, we have just opened the first-ever private school serving children with disabilities in this community. As many of you know, Educarte is the Mexican non-profit that I founded in 2016. From
- [Explore Puerto Penasco’s Thriving Real Estate Market!](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/08/explore-puerto-penascos-thriving-real-estate-market/) - The 2024 Puerto Peñasco real estate Market is experiencing increased interest from buyers this year with the sold volume rising 5% higher over the same time last year indicating that more properties are being purchased in 2024 than compared to 2023. The rising demand has increased the average sales prices by 3% higher this year,
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/08/rotary-23/) - As the temperatures begin to cool, and many friends return to Rocky Point, it is always a renewed time of year for all of us. Our Rotary Club was so busy last year hosting our international district meeting…Rocky point was the destination for close to 800 Rotarians from Mexico and the United States, and even
- [Como Agua para Chocolate*](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/08/como-agua-para-chocolate/) - Like Water for Chocolate Based upon evidence derived from chemical analysis of the residues found in pottery vessels of Mesoamericans, the drinking of chocolate beverages dates back to at least 3,500 years ago. The Olmecs were the first to cultivate cacao, the plant we call chocolate. Mayans referred to chocolate as cacao, as well, but
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2024/08/rodeo-drive-29/) - Music, parades, street vendors, Katrina contests, beautiful alters to celebrate life after death, Rodeo Drive is at it again!!! Every store up and down this great shopping area is busy preparing for Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It’s Rodeo Drive’s 10th annual celebration of this wonderful holiday and will be going strong
- [September song](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/08/september-song/) - Here it is, September of 2024...whew! How time does fly. I am ‘remoting’ this column from somewhere in the mountains of Arizona in Strawberry because, as my readers know, I don’t do humid! I keep in touch with a couple of my neighbors who stay all year and a Mexican friend or two who work
- [Looking for Wilbur? It’s Time for the Fair.](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/08/looking-for-wilbur-its-time-for-the-fair/) - Wilbur was a pig. I hunted for him at the big Arizona State Fair in Phoenix and at the smaller, sweeter Coconino County Fair. The State Fair was held in October of each year, across the vacant lot from my grandparents’ house at McDowell and 19th Avenue at the State fairgrounds. My sisters and I
- [We are asking the community to contribute to the success of this local fundraising organization.](https://rptimes.com/empty-bowls/2024/08/we-are-asking-the-community-to-contribute-to-the-success-of-this-local-fundraising-organization/) - About Us Empty Bowls Puerto Peñasco is an all-volunteer organization spearheaded by Puerto Peñasco’s only ceramic artist, Renée Shearer. We are truly neighbors helping neighbors with hunger issues. Our Mission Statement: Empty Bowls Puerto Peñasco raises money to provide resources and aid to neighbors threatened by food insecurity. Our Story “Empty Bowls” is an internationally
- [Nosotros hablamos inglés y español aquí](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/08/nosotros-hablamos-ingles-y-espanol-aqui/) - (We speak English and Spanish) There’s an old joke that people who seek God/religion late in life are “studying for the final exam” or “buying fire insurance.” A greater truth may be that when we mature, there’s more room in our lives and in our minds for faith and an examination of life and death.
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/08/ask-capn-greg-118/) - Cap'n Greg has fished the waters north, south and west of Rocky Point for 35 years. Fishing to the east is a bit difficult because that is the Sonoran Desert, and most boats don't do well in sand. In the 1940s and 1950s, fishermen would hop a train in Mexicali, and stop in Rocky Point.
- [Barbs Dog Rescue](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2024/08/barbs-dog-rescue-14/) - It's a beautiful time of year to vacation here in paradise! We hope this finds you well, and soaking up all the goodness Rocky Point has to offer. While you're here, we hope you'll take some time to visit our rescue, our dogs LOVE visitors! We've received several inquiries about the CDC's new guidelines regarding
- [THE DOLLAR DANCE: SHOULD YOU USE PESOS OR DOLLARS?](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/08/the-dollar-dance-should-you-use-pesos-or-dollars/) - As you pack your bags for our beautiful seaside, you might be wondering about the local currency. Visitors frequently ask me: Do I need to bring pesos? Should I use dollars or pesos? What’s the best way to get the best exchange rate? Let’s dive into the world of Mexican money and help you learn
- [Puerto Peñasco, Mexico “The Legion by the Sea”](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2024/08/puerto-penasco-mexico-the-legion-by-the-sea/) - Well, September is upon us. The summer is (partly) on the run and our “season” is just around the corner. Things have stayed fairly busy at the post with bingo, karaoke and trivia. The kitchen is doing well, changing up the menu and putting out some really great food for not very much money. As
- [Editorial September 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/08/editorial-september-2024/) - Welcome to the beginning of shrimping season and, oh yeah, September too. For those of you new to Puerto Peñasco, shrimping season is every month with an “r” in it and begins this month and ends in April though they usually cut it off in March. Shrimp is available all year round, but the best
- [A Fly-Fishing Life...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/07/a-fly-fishing-life/) - I started fly fishing early and often, became obsessed with hard to catch fish. After 73 years I have had much success, and a few fish that still have eluded my best efforts. In the process I have an impressive fishing resume, and a lot of fly-fishing gear. In the beginning I didn’t have much
- [Hola Amigos!](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/07/hola-amigos/) - I am frequently asked how in the world a farmer’s wife from Buckeye, Arizona ended up founding a non-profit serving kids in need in Mexico. Quite honestly, I often find it hard to believe that I have spent the last nine years of my life traveling back and forth from my home in Arizona to
- [Sandy Toes & Sunny Dreams: A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Property in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/07/sandy-toes-sunny-dreams-a-step-by-step-guide-to-buying-property-in-puerto-penasco/) - If you're considering buying a property in Puerto Peñasco, then you're in the right place. This article will walk you through the entire process, from understanding the local market to navigating the intricacies of Mexican real estate law, ensuring that your dream of sandy toes and sunny dreams becomes a reality. As you begin your
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/07/rotary-22/) - As our Rotary, year comes to a close, and we begin with our new leadership, and new projects. I want to begin by thanking all of the wonderful people of Puerto Peñasco for their support. Last month, over the 4th of July holiday weekend, our Rotary Club assisted with a dental clinic over a three-day
- [More Valuable than Gold](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/07/more-valuable-than-gold-3/) - Have you ever asked yourself what was the opportunistic motivation for Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, in 1492 CE, to fund Christopher Columbus' ocean voyage to the west? In one word “spices”; the most valuable commodity in the world, at that time, equal to if not more valuable than gold. Prior to the
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2024/07/rodeo-drive-28/) - Shopping at its finest is right here in Puerto Peñasco on RODEO DRIVE. The street has a wide variety of “Made in Mexico” treats that are a delight to the eye and easy on the wallet. Many times, the item you are looking at was made right there on the Drive and the person you
- [Summertime!!!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/07/summertime/) - I’d like to tell you that the old gringo is hunkered down at the beach writing this column, and suffering the heat and humidity that is August in Puerto Peñasco, but...NOT! You’re reading this in August, and I’m getting ready to pack up and head to the cool pines of Strawberry, Arizona at 6,500 feet
- [Summer Fun in Rocky Point!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/07/summer-fun-in-rocky-point/) - Feliz Agosto Rocky Point! As of this writing in July, the weather has still been fabuloso and not too hot or humid. Rather, it has been warm and windy which keeps things cooled down especially along the beaches and shores. What an amazing summer it has been so far…I had a wedding in New Orleans,
- [Summer Mass offered at St. Joseph’s Chapel](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/07/summer-mass-offered-at-st-josephs-chapel/) - In years past, to make it possible for the pastor of St. Joseph’s Chapel to have vacation time, Mass would be suspended for a month and attendees would have a Service of the Word, led by ley ministers. With the increased number of visitors now attending St. Joseph’s throughout the year, Pastor Marco Lopez arranged
- [Playground equipment repairs in La Choya Park](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/07/playground-equipment-repairs-in-la-choya-park/) - Many years ago, the homeowners in La Choya assigned a large block of land across from the Community Center to the City of Puerto Peñasco to be used as a public park. Homeowners brought down playground equipment, built picnic gazebos and installed barbecue grills. They poured a slab for a basketball half-court and put a
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/07/ask-capn-greg-117/) - CAP'N GREG: Hi. Don't want to startle you. I'm Cap'n Greg. May I help you with something, miss ...? DANIELLE: Danielle. Why? Do I look like I need help? CAP'N GREG: I take a walk by here almost every morning, and I don't see too many women in bathing suits sitting on the curb at
- [Cool Down in Rocky Point: A Scoop of Ice Cream History](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/07/cool-down-in-rocky-point-a-scoop-of-ice-cream-history/) - As the summer sun beats down on Puerto Peñasco, there's no better way to cool off than with a delicious scoop of ice cream. But as I was enjoying my favorite flavor of peanut butter chocolate, I wondered, where did this delicious bowl of cold creaminess originate from? Ice cream, even though it goes by
- [American Legion Post 15 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2024/07/american-legion-post-15-puerto-penasco-mexico/) - The “dog days” of August are here, but events and happenings are humming at the post. Our volunteers are kicking butt on the renovations at Casa Hogar and donations for the replacement flooring (to help keep the residents from tripping on the old and raised tiles) have been coming in. We could always use more
- [Editorial August 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/07/editorial-august-2024/) - Hope you all had a great 4th of July holiday and are resting up for a fantastic Labor Day Weekend, the last summer holiday of the year. Lukeville’s extended Friday border hours are supposed to come to an end in September, but hopefully CBP will extend them or even give us back our pre-covid POE
- [La Ventana Fly Fishing...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/06/la-ventana-fly-fishing/) - San Felipe, Loreto, La Paz, Magdalena Bay, Cabo, East Cape, and San Carlos places I had fished before, but La Ventana is new for me. It is a well-known wind surfing destination, and now being recognized as a good fly-fishing destination. It is on the Sea of Cortes just south of La Paz. Easiest way
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/06/rotary-21/) - Every week at our Rotary meetings, we read and confirm the Rotary’s vision statement. It goes like this: “Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe in our communities, and in ourselves”. This vision statement is the essence of what Rotarians practice and believe. Our
- [The Third Spice](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/06/the-third-spice-3/) - Besides pepper and cloves there was a third spice that helped usher in the discovery of the Americas and an alternate route to the East that previously had only been accessible by a long overland journey on the Silk Road; nutmeg. Nutmeg is a seed that comes from the Myristica Fragrans, an evergreen tree, native
- [From Fishing Village to Investment Hotspot: The Fascinating Story of Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/06/from-fishing-village-to-investment-hotspot-the-fascinating-story-of-puerto-penasco/) - Since its humble beginnings, this charming seaside town has blossomed into a thriving investment hotspot, attracting visitors and investors from around the world. Its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and warm hospitality have made it a favorite among tourists, while its growing economy, infrastructure development, and business-friendly environment have turned it into a magnet for savvy
- [July??? Already???](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/06/july-already/) - If you are reading this, it is July in Peñasco. Hot! HUMID! Since this column is written a month in advance, and we are enjoying a moderately mild June, I am going to assume that the heat doesn’t factor in to your plans to visit our fair city. In years past, before we had electricity
- [Happy 4th of July To All!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/06/happy-4th-of-july-to-all/) - Feliz Julio Rocky Point! I hope everyone’s summer is going fantastic and you are enjoying your beach time and fun events going on around town. Speaking of fun events……..what a week we had for the 25th anniversary of Circus Mexicus. Hopefully, you were able to see some of the bands playing around town. It seemed
- [‘Litter Gitters’ attack La Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/06/litter-gitters-attack-la-choya/) - When we see little bits of litter here and there, it doesn’t really shock anyone. With the wind and some open containers, it happens. But when you gather it all into one place, the magnitude of the problem becomes obvious. Last month 20 residents of La Choya gathered at the community center, armed themselves with
- [Gates installed; wall complete at St. Joseph’s Chapel in Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/06/gates-installed-wall-complete-at-st-josephs-chapel-in-choya/) - After more than a year of fund raising and then phased construction, the perimeter wall, with beautiful ornamental iron gates, was completed last month around St. Joseph’s Catholic Chapel in La Choya. The decorative block walls define the property and provide additional security for the church and the priest’s residence, which was added onto the
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/06/ask-capn-greg-116/) - Cap’n Greg’s first visit to Mexico was in 1966. I was in Navy boot camp in San Diego, and Tijuana was right next door. Contrary to what the Kinston Trio sang, I did not go to a gambling spot where the liquor flowed, and the dice were hot. Instead, I took a bus to Ensenada.
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2024/06/barbs-dog-rescue-13/) - Greetings and happy summer from Barb's Dog Rescue! It's getting hot, and we are working hard to keep our furry family cool and comfortable in this blistering heat. We're continually wetting down the sand to keep puppy paws cool; we have lots of swimming pools for frolicking and cool water fun (Thank you, One Dog
- [PALAPA PHOTO CHALLENGE: PICS UNDER THE PALAPA.](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/06/palapa-photo-challenge-pics-under-the-palapa/) - When the July sun turns Rocky Point into the summertime sizzle, locals don't reach for flimsy beach umbrellas - they seek the shade of palapas. I love palapas, I think they look cool. And, they are built for that exact purpose, cooling off. Palapas have always reminded me of the beach and Mexico, and they
- [American Legion Post 15](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2024/06/american-legion-post-15/) - Puerto Peñasco, Mexico “The Legion by the Sea” Hola! It’s July but we aren’t letting the heat and humidity slow us down here at the post. After a patriotic, but somber, Memorial Day at the grave sites of seven fallen U.S. veterans buried in Peñasco, the post kept up the pace, making donations to our
- [Editorial July 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/06/editorial-july-2024/) - Welcome to Julio! Summer temperatures and humidity have arrived early and I’m assuming they’re here to stay since I’m writing this in June, and we’ve already had a few oppressive days. But who cares when you’re on vacation and having fun, right? Lots to catch up on this month. I was going to write articles
- [THE FREE HAT   .   .   .  ](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/06/the-free-hat/) - Sometimes it’s better that my wife Debi and I take separate vacations. I know my wife is not nearly as interested in my fly fishing trips as I am, and as nice and interesting as quilting shops are, I really don’t need to visit another one. Debi likes cruise ship vacations with her quilting friends.
- [This month I wanted to share an overview of where we’ve been, where we are and where we are going with the Educarte program.](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/06/this-month-i-wanted-to-share-an-overview-of-where-weve-been-where-we-are-and-where-we-are-going-with-the-educarte-program/) - 2015: My husband and I formed the Mexican non-profit known as ‘Educarte’. 2016 – 2020: Educarte’s focus was on providing young people in Puerto Peñasco with a path out of poverty through education. We began our first year supporting 72 regular education students and operating one homework club in the community. By 2020 Educarte had
- [Discovering an Affordable Investment Opportunity in Puerto Penasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/06/discovering-an-affordable-investment-opportunity-in-puerto-penasco/) - Imagine a place where luxury, sustainability, and convenience converge to create a unique living experience. Welcome to Viviente, a new project in Puerto Peñasco that is redefining the real estate landscape on Sandy Beach. Developed as a self-contained community, Viviente will boast a modern urban landscape, complete with semi-custom, single-story homes, lush green spaces, and
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/06/rotary-20/) - Wow! We did it. We had a fantastic Rotary District convention over the weekend of Cinco de Mayo right here in our little town. We brought together District 4100 which consists of all the rotary clubs in Mexico that are in that District and District 5495, which consists of many of the rotary clubs in
- [CAN CHEWING GUM BE GOOD OR BAD FOR YOU?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/06/can-chewing-gum-be-good-or-bad-for-you-3/) - The ancient Maya and Aztecs chewed gum, made from the natural latex of Chicle, which comes from the Sapodilla tree. The latex was harvested by cutting Xs and zigzags in the bark, capturing the liquid that comes out and runs down into a collection vessel; it is then processed into gum. The Amerindians of North
- [Ramblings](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/06/ramblings/) - Well, spring break, Semana Santa and Easter weekend are in our collective rear view. In my opinion, Peñasco still hasn’t recovered from the border closure. Oh sure, the lines are reappearing at the border, but the ‘vibe’ hasn’t returned. I keep hearing folks talk about coming to Rocky Point on some social media...in fact I
- [American Legion Post 15 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico “The Legion by the Sea”](https://rptimes.com/al-schwartz/2024/06/american-legion-post-15-puerto-penasco-mexico-the-legion-by-the-sea/) - Did you know that the American Legion...yeah, that American Legion...had a post here in Peñasco? Well, it does! We also have a recently chartered chapter of the American Legion Riders (ALR) here too! With so many people visiting Puerto Peñasco, it might be a good thing to know, don’t you think? In the interest of
- [Hola Padres, It Is Your Month](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/06/hola-padres-it-is-your-month/) - Feliz Junio mis amigos! I hope everyone is kicking off their summer in style…perhaps some new shades (hopefully they last longer than Tomas’ purchases for new shades…sometimes it’s been literally hours), a new beach hat, how about a new swimsuit or beach towel? Or even better yet, how about a new convertible?!!! I say splurge
- [GRAPE NEWS!](https://rptimes.com/la-cava-boutique-de-vinos/2024/06/grape-news/) - La Cava Boutique de Vinos is now open, and its located right next door to Plaza Fabiola, across the street from Chango’s, on Sandy Beach. Designed and operated by Fabiola and her husband John and her sister Yurema. Decorated with beautiful painted wall murals, once you step in you can totally feel like you are
- [A Hero’s Journey](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/06/a-heros-journey/) - It is a hero’s journey, the real-life hero’s journey of Charlie Brown—not the character in Charles Schultz’s Peanuts comic strip with the same name, but of Charles Robert Brown. There are many stories on his journey: a life-long love story, the rescue of a drowning baby from a canal, business successes and challenges, flying B-17s
- [Final touch is addedto priest’s residence](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/06/final-touch-is-addedto-priests-residence/) - After many months of waiting for matching brick, the final touch was added to the residence of St. Joseph’s pastor, Father Marco Lopez. Construction of the apartment, which was added to the back of the church, began in July of 2021 and was completed in phases as funds were available. Father Marco moved there in
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/06/ask-capn-greg-115/) - May 3, 2024 Number 199 in a Series Well, here we go again. And again. Y otra vez. Cap'n Greg has been writing this so-called advice column for going on 17 years, and the number one question is always, "Where is the best ... whatever?" Street tacos. Hotel. Beach. Happy hour. Shrimp. Fishing charter. Margaritas.
- [A Tail of Triumph: A Heartfelt Dialogue Between a Rescue Dog and His Lifesaver ](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2024/06/a-tail-of-triumph-a-heartfelt-dialogue-between-a-rescue-dog-and-his-lifesaver/) - In the heart of Barb's Dog Rescue, where hope finds a home and tails wag with joy, unfolds a story of resilience and redemption – a tale told through the endearing banter between Benny, a scrappy street dog turned ambassador of love, and Emily, his compassionate rescuer. Emily: Benny, my furry friend, let's take a
- [15+ Awesome Things to Do in Rocky Point with Kids](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/06/15-awesome-things-to-do-in-rocky-point-with-kids/) - Calling all families! My friend who rents out her condos to families, stated many visitors ask her “What is there to do for kids?” So, I thought I would compile a list of awesome things to do in Rocky Point with kids. If you’re searching for activities to keep your little adventurers entertained, look no
- [Editorial June 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/06/editorial-june-2024/) - Bienvenidos a Junio! Mexico will have elected a new president, Puerto Peñasco a new mayor, Circus Mexicus will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary and have you heard??? La Cava Boutique de Vinos (and wine tasting room) is open!! How exciting is all of that, but especially La Cava? My partner in crime, Mary Snyder of
- [Editorial January 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/12/editorial-january-2024/) - Happy New Year 2024! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. See you at the beach when the border opens. Please enjoy these photos of my dog. The end. I was trying to decide whether to make this Editorial super long or super short. The latter won out
- [Successful Fly-Fishing Trip...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/04/successful-fly-fishing-trip/) - Planning and timing are key ingredients for a successful fly-fishing trip to Puerto Peñasco. Fly fishers need to be aware of the tides, each month we have two Spring Tides (big) and two Neap Tides (small) the Spring Tides can be 25 feet difference between high tide and low tide, while the Neap tide is
- [Santo Tomas…Adventures South of Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/kent-white/2024/04/santo-tomasadventures-south-of-rocky-point/) - Have you ever taken the road south of Puerto Peñasco? Unleash your adventurous spirit. There is so much to see just an hour or two south of Rocky Point. Did you know you can see the largest concentration of Native American petroglyphs in Latin America? These 2,500-year-old examples of rock art are right around the
- [Investing in Puerto Peñasco: Understanding Property Ownership & Investment Opportunities](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/04/investing-in-puerto-penasco-understanding-property-ownership-investment-opportunities/) - Puerto Peñasco has become an attractive destination for property investors, particularly foreigners looking to own a piece of paradise in this once sleepy little fishing village. This article will discuss the intricacies of investing in Puerto Peñasco, focusing on how foreigners can own property in Mexico, the benefits of short and long-term rentals, and the
- [Rotary News](https://rptimes.com/rotary-club/2024/04/rotary-news/) - Our local Rotary Club has been very busy planning the May district conference. As we anticipate many visitors from all over Mexico, as well as the United States we are putting the finishing touches on a spectacular event. As we line up guest speakers and fun activities. We remain cognizant that many of our participants
- [Black Pepper The King of Spices](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/04/black-pepper-the-king-of-spices-3/) - Black pepper is said to have changed the course of history. For thousands of years, Old World traders traveled to India, China and Southeast Asia for it; creating great fortunes for the countries who controlled the trade routes; wars were fought over these passageways. Peppercorns were even found in the nostrils of the mummified body
- [You MAY Be Seated…](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/04/you-may-be-seated/) - With Julio’s Healthy Meals!!! Feliz Mayo Rocky Point! Awwww, we are now in full on into beach mode with Spring Break behind us and the beautiful days and nights ahead! Special thanks to Scott Poturalski (Scotty Pea) for handling my smooth transaction on my new home in Rocky Point. It is scheduled to closed May
- [Adventure to Nayarit...“WOW”](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/04/adventure-to-nayarit-wow/) - I have long wondered how it would be to have friends act as a tour guide to their birthplace in a foreign country. In late March we experienced that, going to the “home” of two friends from the same area of Mexico. Our close friends here in Peñasco, Dr Luis Garcia, DDS and his wife
- [ENCANTAME RESORTS](https://rptimes.com/encantame-resorts/2024/04/encantame-resorts/) - ENCANTAME RESORTS, the ONLY Beachfront Master Planned Community in Rocky Point, has been SETTING RECORD SALES FOR THE LAST SIX YEARS! We have 600 meters of beach front property with approximately 150 acres total located on the BEST BEACH IN ROCKY POINT, Playa Encanto, located just 15 minutes east of downtown, and 15 minutes from
- [Editorial May 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/04/editorial-may-2024/) - Welcome to May. The weather should be great and there are tons of events going on this month from the Hobie Cat Regatta, Songwriter’s Festival, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day Weekend and lots of stuff in-between. And don’t forget that it is the last month to enjoy the Mermaid’s Market! You’ve probably noticed the change in
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/04/ask-capn-greg-114/) - JAKE: Holy frijoles, with a side of guacamole! What was THAT? CAP’N GREG: Let me guess. You spent a week in Peñasco last month leading up to Easter? JAKE: How did you know? CAP’N GREG: Cap'n Greg has done it a number of times, and he still wonders how he made it out in one
- [BARBS DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2024/04/barbs-dog-rescue-12/) - Greetings, and Happy Spring from the team at Barb’s Dog Rescue! In case you didn't know, there is a magical, wonderful rescue just on the outskirts of town, and paying a visit to Barb's Dog Rescue is most certainly something to add to your itinerary. We promise, a visit to the rescue will warm your
- [Sol, Arena, y Amor: Celebrating Mom, Dad, and Family the Mexican Way in Puerto Peñasco!](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/04/sol-arena-y-amor-celebrating-mom-dad-and-family-the-mexican-way-in-puerto-penasco/) - The sun-kissed sands of Puerto Peñasco are calling you, whispering promises of turquoise waves and unforgettable memories. Picture this: toes digging into the warm sand, laughter echoing amidst the soothing waves, and the joy of celebrating the ones who nurtured you – your parents. If you are lucky enough to have a Mother and/or a
- [So much need but not much help… Till now](https://rptimes.com/womens-rehab-center/2024/04/so-much-need-but-not-much-help-till-now/) - Most people have a soft spot for helping the elderly, orphans and even animals, but talk about drug and alcohol addiction and eyes glaze over and hearts grow cold. To quote one such person, “they brought it on themselves”. That may be true, to a point. However, what chance would a young person have been
- [S’MORE PLEASE   .   .   .  ](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/04/smore-please/) - The first mention of S’mores is credited to a Girl Scout handbook published in the 1920’s. Families have enjoyed the sweet sticky crunchy treat around a campfire ever since. Everyone young to old enjoys a campfire on Mirador Beach in Puerto Peñasco. Have you had a campfire on the beach lately? If it’s been a
- [Top Reasons to Make Puerto Peñasco Your Home in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/04/top-reasons-to-make-puerto-penasco-your-home-in-mexico/) - With its breathtaking beaches, vibrant culture, welcoming community and lower cost of living, Puerto Peñasco offers a unique and idyllic setting for those seeking a slice of paradise to call home. In this article, we will explore the top reasons why Puerto Peñasco should be at the top of your list when considering a new
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/04/rotary-19/) - This spring our Rotary club has started, “spiffing up the community by painting, all the handicapped accessibility ramps at our local parks. We started with the Shrimp Park and are now moving on to the park near the baseball stadium. We have involved our Rotary exchange students in this project and it’s a lot of
- [JESUS MALVERDE: DEVIL OR ANGEL?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/04/jesus-malverde-devil-or-angel/) - During the 31-year reign of Porfirio Diaz (1877 – 1911) the poor of Mexico were being left behind as he modernized and developed the country with foreign investment money. At that time, men either became rich through the development or became bandits to attain those riches. In 1910 the impoverished people of Mexico rose up in
- [Peñasco Recreation: A Legacy of Adventure and Passing of the Torch](https://rptimes.com/shandra-keesecker-rivero/2024/04/penasco-recreation-a-legacy-of-adventure-and-passing-of-the-torch/) - Just as February prepared its leap into March this year, the season’s first large caravan of RVers crossed together at the Lukeville/Sonoyta entry, winding their way through the Desert of Altar to the inviting waters of Puerto Peñasco (aka Rocky Point). This remarkably convenient land voyage has brought enthusiastic RV groups to the sandy shores
- [Then...and Now](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/04/then-and-now/) - I had occasion, recently, to hear a visitor to our fair city griping about an item that they couldn’t find in any of our myriad stores or shops. After listening to the complaint and innocently asking the person, “did you expect Mexico to be like Arizona, with shopping centers on every corner?” Their response was
- [Experience the World with Mochileros Tours](https://rptimes.com/mochileros-tours/2024/04/experience-the-world-with-mochileros-tours/) - Our Travel Agency, Mochileros TOURS, came to life in February 2019 with the firm conviction to transform the way the world is experienced. From our beginnings, we have taken adventurous travelers to unexplored destinations, offering much more than simple trips: we provide experiences designed to touch the heart of every adventurer. Today, with pride and
- [Local Artist Continues To Reach Out To Our Community…..Thank you Gloria Nuñez!!! 😊](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/04/local-artist-continues-to-reach-out-to-our-community-thank-you-gloria-nunez-😊/) - Feliz Abril Rocky Point………. I hope your Spring has sprung and you are kicking it into high gear for some super fun times in town as SPRING BREAK IS UPON US!!! WOO HOO! As of this writing (sorry bosses, I am a hair late ……..oops I did it again) the Manny’s Country Bash has not
- [Birria...](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/04/birria/) - backroadspublishing.com I am having a quesabirria, left-over from lunch yesterday. The addictive smell fills the whole house. Crunchy, limey corn tortilla, savory simmered meat, so many spices I cannot identify them all. I am blown away again by the happiness in my mouth. It tastes like a cross between my grandma’s best slow roasted pot
- [Editorial April 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/04/editorial-april-2024/) - What a busy and very interesting March! We had some strange weather from day to day including hail, rain, and clouds. I say strange because March is typically windy and a bit cool, but we went from rain and hail to warm sunshine with just a sprinkling of a few windy days. It should be
- [Get set for a Sushi Safari](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/04/get-set-for-a-sushi-safari/) - Naturally, you can enjoy great seafood and Mexican cuisine in Rocky Point, but who would expect there to be a plethora of Sushi restaurants? Sushi has become a culinary favorite around the world and Rocky Point is well-suited to the craft with fresh fish right off shore and species like salmon and tuna now
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/04/ask-capn-greg-113/) - March 5, 2024 Number 197 in a Series Cap’n Greg enjoys life. He squeezes all he can from every moment. Many of those moments include sampling what Rocky Point has to offer. A yet, there are some exceptions. JACK: Hey, Cap’n, you want to join us at the oyster farm for some slurpy shellfish? CAP’N
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2024/04/barbs-dog-rescue-11/) - Greetings, and Happy Spring from the team at Barb’s Dog Rescue! What a beautiful time of year to enjoy all that Rocky Point has to offer! If you’re planning a vacation to our little slice of heaven, we would love for you to add a trip to Barb’s Dog Rescue to your itinerary! The Rescue
- [Santo Tomas hosts Bajnora Adventures 4x4ers](https://rptimes.com/kent-white/2024/04/santo-tomas-hosts-bajnora-adventures-4x4ers/) - The weather is perfect, down on the beach lately and that always brings fun times. Santo Tomas hosts many groups every year with differing connections from familial, work, and social to the abstract. One group in particular is a group of off-road enthusiasts that actually trail blazes its way to Santo Tomas from Rocky Point
- [Are you a stargazer? Gazing at the Stars in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/04/are-you-a-stargazer-gazing-at-the-stars-in-puerto-penasco/) - The skies above Puerto Peñasco are dark and clear, making it a great place for stargazing. April is a special time to visit for star enthusiasts, as the weather is dry and there is little light pollution. The other night, one of my neighbors in Isla Del Mar told me they were going to go
- [Strive to be happy...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/03/strive-to-be-happy/) - Sometimes we forget how good it is in Puerto Peñasco. We even complain when it’s 70 degrees and sunny during the winter. Yes. we do get some winter storms for a few days, but Peñasco is a paradise most of the time. Having grown up in the Midwest I don’t recall many sunny warm days
- [Tia Katy’s Corner March 2024](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/03/tia-katys-corner-march-2024/) - I am frequently asked why I invest so much of my time, energy and personal funds leading a Mexican non-profit serving young people with disabilities. My response is always the same: I believe that every human being should have the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential, regardless of their strengths and challenges. Sadly, in
- [Whale Watching](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2024/03/whale-watching/) - What do you do when you are in Rocky Point in the winter / early spring months and it’s fairly cold outside? Of course, cold is relative depending on where you are coming from, but for us southern desert dwellers, it’s chilly. If you hadn’t guessed, I’m about to tell you… January through March is
- [Exploring the Allure of Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/03/exploring-the-allure-of-puerto-penasco/) - When it comes to breathtaking beaches, Puerto Peñasco is a true paradise. Located in the northwestern part of Mexico, this coastal town is a hidden gem that has become a favorite destination for tourists seeking sun, sand, and relaxation. With its pristine, award-winning beaches stretching along the Sea of Cortez and a town chock full
- [Rotary Club Activities](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/03/rotary-club-activities/) - Over the past several years, many donations have been given to our Rotary club. These donations come from rotary clubs in the United States, individuals, and other such sources. The donations consist of medical equipment, walkers, canes, and all kinds of equipment that assist handicap individuals. On February 3rd the fire department, Casa Hogar, the
- [The Common Prickly Pear Catcus or is it so Common?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/03/the-common-prickly-pear-catcus-or-is-it-so-common-2/) - Most of us are familiar with the prickly pear cactus. You know, the roundish flat green pads that have lots of spines, tiny fine stickers and produce a round red fruit, which also has stickers. This humble cactus was cultivated by the Aztecs and is still used today in Mexico and other countries around the
- [Bits and Pieces](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/03/bits-and-pieces/) - As I have often mentioned, this column is written about a month in advance of publication, so please forgive any inconsistencies between the writing and when you read it. The border closure, and re-opening is in our collective rear view mirrors, but the reverberations of it are still being felt in our town. Driving through
- [Mermaids Market](https://rptimes.com/eat-drink-shop/2024/03/mermaids-market-2/) - The Mermaid's Market is in its twelfth season! It has grown significantly over that time. From just a handful of vendors in the early days - to now, dozens of artistic and talented “mermaids” filling the park with an amazing variety of color and artwork! You will find new treasures at each market. There are
- [Muchas Gracias Circus Mexicus!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/03/muchas-gracias-circus-mexicus/) - 25th Anniversary June 6-9 😊!!! Feliz Marzo Rocky Point!!! Welcome to the FUN TIMES ahead for Rocky Point as we blow into Spring Break season. The weather has been mild and as usual, we start to see warmer days as we make our way into Spring which should just be fabuloso once again! Since spring
- [“Pueblos Mágico” Magical Loreto Baja California Sur Part 2](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/03/pueblos-magico-magical-loreto-baja-california-sur-part-2/) - backroadspublishing.com As I look at the earth swiftly sinking away below me, my mind is trying to keep pace with the newsreel of memories of my partner and my latest adventures. I can hardly believe that we have been hanging out in Loreto, Baja California Sur, a “Pueblos Mágico”, for 3 weeks! As with all
- [Editorial March 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/03/editorial-march-2024/) - If you didn’t come to Puerto Peñasco last month you sure missed out on one absolutely gorgeous month. Perfect weather – not too hot, not too cold, very little wind, the whales, dolphins are out and lots of fresh, clean air. We are still a little slow for this time of the year, but I
- [Lenten, Easter services at St. Joseph’s in Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/03/lenten-easter-services-at-st-josephs-in-choya/) - It has become a tradition at St. Joseph’s Chapel to pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday at 4 p.m., throughout Lent. Recalling the 14 stations along the Via Dolorosa (“Sorrowful Way”) is a poignant and meditative way to remember the trials that Jesus suffered. It helps us strengthen our resolve in fulfilling our
- [Choya Community Cleanup](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/03/choya-community-cleanup/) - The residents of La Choya (Cholla Bay) have, for many years, worked to keep litter and wind-blown trash picked up year-round. However, last month, high winds scattered an excess of refuse along the shoreline and streets. So, a group of residents formed an impromptu “Litter League” for a community-wide cleanup. In 2023, in conjunction with
- [Brahman Steak House…they’re ‘bullish’ on flavor](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/03/brahman-steak-housetheyre-bullish-on-flavor/) - There’s no shortage of top-quality restaurants in Puerto Peñasco. However, artistry in preparation and presentation, and a masterful use of spices, truly define Brahman Steak House as fine-dining cuisine. In addition to 10 cuts of prime beef, the menu features a lamb tomahawk and T-bone, pork tomahawk and barbecue ribs, plus seafood. Their signature seafood
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/03/ask-capn-greg-112/) - Marjean McDonald of Mesa says she has visitors coming to Arizona next month, and they want to spend at least a couple days in Rocky Point. Marjean asked Cap’n Greg how to make the most of their short time here. This is what he told her: Thirty-five years ago, and even more, a visit to
- [BARBS DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/gina-benner/2024/03/barbs-dog-rescue-10/) - Greetings from the team at Barb's Dog Rescue! We are so excited for Spring and the return of tourists and visitors! Our dogs have missed you and can’t wait for you to come and play! Speaking of playing, we have some wonderful news to report! Thanks to our heroes who have given us so much
- [American Dream Host Brings Puerto Peñasco to the World](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/03/american-dream-host-brings-puerto-penasco-to-the-world/) - An exciting new episode of the popular Emmy-nominated show American Dream will be airing in March on the ADTV streaming service, putting the spotlight on our beautiful Mexican town of Puerto Peñasco. American Dream is an American TV show that is about 20% real estate and 80% lifestyle. It also features international episodes. ADTV produces
- [Spring Break 2024…](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2024/02/spring-break-2024/) - I can’t get that Zac Brown song out of my head, “I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand, not a worry in the world...” Yes, it’s time to plan your Puerto Peñasco Spring Break! The weather is warming up, and the fly fishing gets good, and then gets better as the
- [My Trip to Mexico](https://rptimes.com/tyler-lundmark/2024/02/my-trip-to-mexico/) - Last year I had the best spring vacation. We went to Mexico for my Uncle Dans’ 50th birthday. It was so fun. We visited a place called Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. We went with our cousins who stayed next door to us in their grandparents (Bob and Maggie) house on the beach. We stayed in their
- [This month I am excited to share some information about our wonderful partnership with ASU](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2024/02/this-month-i-am-excited-to-share-some-information-about-our-wonderful-partnership-with-asu/) - In late 2020 the local Educarte team and I formed a relationship with a few professors from ASU’s College of Health Solutions. These professors had learned about our Educarte program and took a strong interest in supporting our efforts to provide consistent therapies for young people with disabilities in the community. Before long we had
- [February is the shortest month of the year, even with 2024 being a Leap Year.](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2024/02/february-is-the-shortest-month-of-the-year-even-with-2024-being-a-leap-year/) - Did you know February is also packed with fun international holidays? February 2024 Holidays Feb. 01: St. Brigid’s Day Feb. 02: Groundhog Day Feb. 02: Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas day) Feb. 09: Brazilian Carnaval Feb. 10: Chinese New Year (2024 is the year of the Dragon) Feb. 13: Mardi Gras Feb. 14: Lent Begins
- [Embracing the Positives After Border Reopening](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2024/02/embracing-the-positives-after-border-reopening/) - Now in 3, 2, and 1, if everybody can take a deep breath, hold it and slowly exhale so we all can collectively demonstrate a sigh of relief now that the Lukeville border is reopen and back to its regular schedule (post covid). Despite the negative connotations associated with the closure there were many positives,
- [Rotary](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/02/rotary-18/) - February is usually a very busy month for our Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club; but like so many events in our community the Lukeville border closing has affected our normal routine. As I write this article a decision has not been made concerning our Fish Bowl event. I am in hope we will still be able
- [Therapeutic Waters](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2024/02/therapeutic-waters-3/) - Geothermal water is created through the action of the internal heat of the earth. These pools of water are known as Mineral and/or Hot Springs. Their temperatures differ from spring to spring; from tepid to very hot. Geothermal Springs are known for their therapeutic benefits. The mineral and gas contents of the water relieve sore
- [Aftermath…](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2024/02/aftermath/) - It’s January 7th, 2024, as this is being written. The Lukeville port of entry has reopened as of the 4th, after having been closed for exactly one month. What, you may ask, did this closure and restriction of trade accomplish? Puerto Peñasco was, and still is as of today, a ghost town. Many businesses have
- [Heads Rocky Point, Tails Carolina!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2024/02/heads-rocky-point-tails-carolina/) - Feliz Febrero Rocky Point. Hopefully, everyone is enjoying their ability to travel freely once again without the need for extra travel time from certain parts of the States in their efforts to get back to their favorite beach😊! But, as I have seen Mary Snyder and others post on social media, this too shall pass,
- [The Making of the KAHOOLA](https://rptimes.com/lannette-sandy/2024/02/the-making-of-the-kahoola-3/) - Once upon a hot summer day we (Mom and I) thought it would be a good idea to get Carl and Bev Beatty, when they lived here in Rocky Point, to show us how to make Kahoola, which is the slang for the coffee liqueur, Kahlua. Through much harassing, pleading and begging, Carl finally agreed
- [“Pueblos Mágicos” Magical Loreto, Baja California Sur](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2024/02/pueblos-magicos-magical-loreto-baja-california-sur/) - My first trip to magical Baja was a real adventure. 1979, beat up ancient $150 Pinto station-wagon, long lost adventure buddy. $800 budget to ride the ferry from the mainland to Baja and then drive back to the States. It was gorgeous. I still remember how alone and yet safe we felt camping on deserted
- [Editorial February 2024](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2024/02/editorial-february-2024/) - February has arrived, the weather is fantastic, but where are all our visitors? The town is still pretty empty unfortunately. The weekends have picked up a bit, but it seems we’re a lot slower than normal – especially considering this fantastic-O clime!…come on down! I actually broke my own rule and traveled south on a
- [OBSC, Lions express thanks to Peñasco police officers](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/02/obsc-lions-express-thanks-to-penasco-police-officers/) - Available Puerto Peñasco Police officers were treated to breakfast by the Old Boys Social Club and Peñasco Lion’s Club in La Choya last month in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, which is celebrated on January 9th in the U.S. This is the second year the club has hosted local law enforcement personnel. This year,
- [JJ’s Cantina 3.0](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/02/jjs-cantina-3-0/) - We can call it “JJ’s 3.0.” It’s the third iteration and it improves with every edition. What started as Club la Pesca de Cholla some seven decades ago, became JJ’s Cantina on June 4th, 1984. Great improvements were made by new owners Joe Anacleto and John Fowler (the JJs), and the bar soon became an
- [Upgrading the power line in La Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2024/02/upgrading-the-power-line-in-la-choya/) - It’s widely known that the sun and salt water take a toll on construction materials. The steel reinforced concrete power poles that were erected in La Choya in the 1990s had experienced extensive damage from the elements. Many of those closest to the sea had rotted down to the rebar. That, along with component failures,
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/02/ask-capn-greg-111/) - I was going do another Q and A this month, until some guy with the IQ of a tomatillo posted this question on Facebook: “I am coming down for the first time with my family this weekend. What is there to do in Rocky Point?” It was obviously an amateur attempt at clickbait, but it
- [Barbs Dog Rescue 2-24](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2024/02/barbs-dog-rescue-2-24/) - The dogs hope you are having a wonderful start to 2024! We are overjoyed that the border has re-opened, and we need you to come and adopt a precious pup! The month-long closure brought several owner surrenders to us, as well as a higher-than-usual number of strays, several of which were pregnant moms, or moms
- [A Tale of Two Coastal Gems: Puerto Peñasco, Mexico vs. Belize](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2024/02/a-tale-of-two-coastal-gems-puerto-penasco-mexico-vs-belize/) - Traveling is all about discovering new destinations, soaking in different cultures, and uncovering hidden gems. Last month I had the opportunity to visit the charming islands of Caye Caulker in Belize and the vibrant city of San Pedro, on the island Ambergris Caye. While both destinations offer their unique appeal, there's no denying the allure
- [American Legion Post MX15](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2024/02/american-legion-post-mx15/) - I am sure that many of you readers are familiar with our local American Legion Post MX15 and if you are not, you should be!! This organization is one more example of a hidden jewel in our Rocky Point community. This is an organization that is always reaching out to help wherever needed. Yes, the
- [Minivan...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/12/minivan/) - First of all, I, don’t want to besmirch anyone who drives a minivan. Especially one with two kid car seats, a dog kennel, and a stick family represented on the rear window. You folks have all you can do to mop up the food and drink spills from the soccer team you are always hauling
- [As we begin a new year, I wanted to reflect on the past seven years and share the history of Educarte with those who are not familiar with our story.](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/12/as-we-begin-a-new-year-i-wanted-to-reflect-on-the-past-seven-years-and-share-the-history-of-educarte-with-those-who-are-not-familiar-with-our-story/) - HOW IT STARTED In 2016 I formed a Mexican non-profit and we began supporting 72 local young people whose families lacked the resources to send them to school. Over the next five years, thanks to the generosity of so many of you, the Educarte program grew to providing more than 800 young people with a
- [Forecasting the Future: Predicting the Outlook for Puerto Peñasco in 2024](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/12/forecasting-the-future-predicting-the-outlook-for-puerto-penasco-in-2024/) - The real estate market in Puerto Peñasco has been steadily growing over the past few years. As we look ahead to 2024, there are several trends and opportunities that could shape the future of this popular coastal destination. One trend that is expected to continue in the real estate market is the increase in demand
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/12/rotary-17/) - I want to start by wishing everyone the happiest of New Years!! As we plan our Rotary activities and events for 2024 we know how much our success depends on YOUR support. As we plan the Annual Rotary Fish Bowl for February 10th we can pray for nice weather, but more importantly we must have
- [The Yaqui Indians](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/12/the-yaqui-indians/) - According to the oral tradition of the Yaqui Indians the Creator gave life to the animals of the ocean. Some of these sea creatures emerged onto the land and were called the Surem. The Surem were of short stature. They were a loving and peaceful people who lived in harmony in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.
- [Border Closure...Ill-advised and harmful!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/12/border-closure-ill-advised-and-harmful/) - As I’ve mentioned previously, this column is written a month before it is published. At the time of this writing, Customs and Border Patrol have closed the Lukeville port of entry to Rocky Point. The ensuing chaos, consternation and teeth gnashing has been on going. What was once an easy three or three-and-a-half-hour drive from
- [Who’s Your Fave Bartender… Hey, Hey… It’s Ray Ray!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/12/whos-your-fave-bartender-hey-hey-its-ray-ray/) - Happy New Year Rocky Point! Wow, what a 2023 it has been and after finally making through the pandemic, who could have saw a border closure in our future? Hopefully, the border issues are resolved once and for all. I am sure by now almost everyone has heard about the temporary border closure that came
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/12/ask-capn-greg-110/) - December 7, 2023 Number 194 in a Series Cap’n Greg hopes you had a really nice holiday season. If you are like most people, the whole month of December is a time for giving. You buy things for family and friends, send cards and support worthy causes. It makes you feel good. I know, because
- [Barb’s Dog Rescue](https://rptimes.com/barbs-dog-rescue/2023/12/barbs-dog-rescue-9/) - Barb’s Dog Rescue is saving the lives of Rocky Point’s street dogs! Most dogs come to us in dire condition; they are often sick, starving, injured or abused. Many of our female dogs come to us pregnant, and we are so happy to provide these sweet moms with a safe space to have their babies.
- [Have you ever seen a dragon in Puerto Penasco?](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/12/have-you-ever-seen-a-dragon-in-puerto-penasco/) - Celebrate the New Year with excitement and joy, because 2024 is going to be a powerful, honorable, and lucky year! According to traditional Chinese culture, it is known as the “Year of the Wooden Dragon”, symbolizing power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Get ready to unleash your inner fire-breathing power and embark on a journey
- [Tide Calendar...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/12/tide-calendar/) - It was Daylight Savings Day, November 5th, 2023 - time to adjust your clock unless you live in Arizona or Puerto Peñasco. For many years that’s the day I order my Upper Sea of Cortez Puerto Peñasco/San Felipe Tide Calendar. Some merchants in Puerto Peñasco stock them, but not always. I usually go online and
- [This month’s article was written by Doris Theriault who recently organized a visit to the Educarte program with a group of volunteers from Prescott](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/12/this-months-article-was-written-by-doris-theriault-who-recently-organized-a-visit-to-the-educarte-program-with-a-group-of-volunteers-from-prescott/) - The last weekend in October was a weekend to remember! Our Prescott-Caborca Sister City group decided to meet in Rocky Point for something completely different, fun and interesting. Our members from Prescott, AZ, and from Caborca gathered at Playa Bonita where we enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner on Friday evening. Our special guests were Educarte
- [Bajnora Blazes its Way to Santo Tomas](https://rptimes.com/santo-tomas/2023/12/bajnora-blazes-its-way-to-santo-tomas/) - The weather is perfect down on the beach lately and that always brings fun times. Santo Tomas hosts many groups every year with differing connections from familial, work, and social to the abstract. One group in particular is a group of off-road enthusiasts that actually trail blazes its way to Santo Tomas from Rocky Point in
- [Another brick in the wall](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/12/another-brick-in-the-wall/) - The first two phases of the perimeter wall at St. Joseph’s Catholic Chapel in La Choya are complete and fund raising continues to finish the project. Because of the increasing cost of construction materials, the project needs to be built in phases as the funds are available. Sexton Bob Keller said, “We count ourselves blessed
- [Affordable Luxury Homes now selling on Sandy Beach](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/12/affordable-luxury-homes-now-selling-on-sandy-beach/) - New homes are now available on Sandy Beach as Viviente officially began sales of their modern two- and three-bedroom homes inside their new gated community located just behind Las Palomas Beach and Golf resort this month. Viviente at Sandy Beach will be an exceptional living experience because the development embodies a country-club styled community with
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/12/rotary-16/) - This Fall in Rocky Point has been filled with so many activities! Our local Rotary Club has been busy as usual fund raising along with supporting local projects that benefit the community. I am pleased to report that, thanks to all of your support, we were able to raise nearly $13,000 USD from our “Polio
- [The Cuisine of The Aztecs](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/12/the-cuisine-of-the-aztecs-2/) - The people of pre-Colombian Mesoamerica, that we call the Aztecs, called themselves the Mexicas (the Nahuatl word: Mexihcah). They feasted on a rich and varied diet. Thanks to Bernal Diaz del Castillo, who was with Cortez and Father Bernardino Sahagun, a Franciscan friar, in 1530 CE, we have detailed written documentation of the foods the
- [Rocky Point Blues Festival??? Why Not!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/12/rocky-point-blues-festival-why-not/) - One of the disadvantages of having to write a column a month before each edition of this paper is often things happen that need to be in the previous months, or two months’, editions to be ‘timely.’ This past October is a good example. Some friends, my son and me drove over to San Felipe
- [What a Fantastic Day… To Have a Drink with Rene!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/12/what-a-fantastic-day-to-have-a-drink-with-rene/) - Feliz Diciembre Rocky Point and welcome to the holiday season! Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, we get to look forward to Christmas and New Year’s which is always some great times in Peñasco. I think this might be my 18th New Year’s in a row in town. It truly has become my relaxation week
- [Christmas Shopping in Paradise](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2023/12/christmas-shopping-in-paradise/) - After more than 20 years living Puerto Peñasco, I rarely go north of the border, except to visit family. When I do go north, rarely do I shop, since I can get nearly everything I need here. The exception used to be my annual Christmas shopping trip - an exhausting ordeal I had come to
- [Christmas concert Dec. 15 at St. Joseph’s in La Choya](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/12/christmas-concert-dec-15-at-st-josephs-in-la-choya/) - It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday scramble to fulfill social commitments and wish lists this time of year. It makes it easy to forget the real reason for the Christmas season. With that in mind, St. Joseph’s music minister created “The Reason for the Season” Christmas Concert in 2017. The goal was
- [CBSC invites you to light up Cholla Bay by participating in their Annual Light Parade](https://rptimes.com/cholla-bay/2023/12/cbsc-invites-you-to-light-up-cholla-bay-by-participating-in-their-annual-light-parade/) - It’s that time of the year when the weather is cooling off and lots of people are coming back down to enjoy our slice of paradise. What better way to enjoy it than to decorate your cars, golf carts, side by sides, sand rails, boats, trailers, quads, horses, tow trucks etc. with Christmas lights /
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/12/ask-capn-greg-109/) - CRAIG: How long have we been doing this? CAP’N GREG: I estimate 30 years. Maybe 40. My mind isn’t as sharp as it used to be. CRAIG: That’s for sure. CAP’N GREG: I don’t see you winning Final Jeopardy! Any time soon. CRAIG: Point well taken. CAP’N GREG: And yet, here we are again. Rocky
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/12/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-49/) - Making A Gift of Love Tis The Season The celebration of Christmas in Mexico is a time not to be missed. Traditionally taking place from December 12th to January 6th, the cities and homes take on a wonderful mixture of reverence and joy. Deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, Las Posadas finds children carrying candles
- [Assisted Living feasibility survey link still available](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/12/assisted-living-feasibility-survey-link-still-available/) - There was a full article in the November 2023 issue about research that has begun to determine if there is a need for and interest in establishing an assisted living facility for non-nationals here in Rocky Point. For those who did not see the article or still want to participate in the survey, please enter
- [Puerto Peñasco Old Port Art Walk](https://rptimes.com/art-walk/2023/12/puerto-penasco-old-port-art-walk/) - After a few years of pause the Art Walk event will return to Puerto Peñasco for its 5th edition. This event will take place on Saturday, December 30th from 2 pm to 7 pm. Its name derives from the idea of gathering a few places in the Old Port and, in each place, a local
- [Christmas](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/12/christmas/) - Picture this: It’s Christmas time, but instead of bundling up in coats and scarves, fighting the rush hour traffic, you’re basking in the warm sun, with soft sand between your toes and the gentle sounds of the Sea of Cortez in the background. Welcome to Christmas in Rocky Point, where you can experience a holiday
- [Editorial December 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/12/editorial-december-2023/) - Hopefully as you are reading this Editorial, our Lukeville/Sonoyta border is open and operating at least from 6AM to 8PM. But…At the end of last month CBP made an announcement that border wait times would increase as officers were being diverted to handle the processing of immigrants which would mean less staff on hand to
- [Fly Rodding Puerto Peñasco...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/11/fly-rodding-puerto-penasco/) - I introduced two of my grandkids to fly fishing this summer. Our target fish were Blue Gill. That is a great starter fish. They are ready to eat a fly splashed on the surface. Many fly fishers started with a 5-6 weight fly rod and a popper. My grandkids caught lots of Blue Gill and
- [‘Thanksgiving is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving.’—Amy Grant](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/11/thanksgiving-is-a-good-day-to-recommit-our-energies-to-giving-thanks-and-just-giving-amy-grant/) - My Educarte team and I have much to be grateful for this holiday season. Our list is topped by the many friends, partners, and supporters on both sides of the border who make our work possible. This month I wanted to introduce you to three very special young people hoping to find support to be
- [Camarónes Los Amo!](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2023/11/camarones-los-amo-2/) - The best time of year is upon us…shrimp season This year I decided on an Asian theme and set out on Pinterest to find recipes. Everybody in the family loves fried rice and lo mein and I love egg roll in a bowl because it’s packed with veggies and is low carb. For those of
- [Dr. Ataulfo León Félix of Servicios Médicos Veterinarios attends prestigious veterinarian symposium in Rome, Italy](https://rptimes.com/servicios-medicos-veterinarios/2023/11/dr-ataulfo-leon-felix-of-servicios-medicos-veterinarios-attends-prestigious-veterinarian-symposium-in-rome-italy/) - We would like to congratulate Puerto Peñasco’s veterinarian, Dr. Ataulfo León Félix, Medical Director of Servicios Médicos Veterinarios – Pet’s Health Care Center, a veterinary hospital located at Sonora Boulevard (two blocks from Josefa Blvd.) for being invited to attend the INTRAUMA IV SYMPOSIUM. This international event was held in Rome, Italy in September brought
- [Help Santo Tomas uplift the wellbeing of the remote Ejidos](https://rptimes.com/santo-tomas/2023/11/help-santo-tomas-uplift-the-wellbeing-of-the-remote-ejidos/) - The beachfront community of Santo Tomas is active in the wellbeing of neighboring communities. On September 30 we joined a group of BBQ chefs in an annual international competition that specifically benefits DIF of Caborca. (DIF in most municipalities, is the largest provider of support for the needs of underprivileged children.) The event included cooking
- [A final resting place at St. Joseph’s Chapel](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/11/a-final-resting-place-at-st-josephs-chapel/) - From ancient times, people have buried the dead with a marker to denote the name, date of birth and death. The practice gave families and even strangers, a connection to the life of the deceased and a way to document their passing. As more and more people chose cremation, it became common practice to scatter
- [Retire in Paradise: Why Puerto Peñasco is the Ideal Destination for Americans and Canadians](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/11/retire-in-paradise-why-puerto-penasco-is-the-ideal-destination-for-americans-and-canadians/) - Retirement is a time to relax, explore, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. For many Americans and Canadians, the ideal retirement destination is Puerto Peñasco, our hidden gem located on the stunning shores of the Sea of Cortez. With its year-round sunshine, affordable cost of living, and welcoming community, Puerto Peñasco offers a perfect
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/11/rotary-15/) - Isn’t November a beautiful time of the year in Puerto Peñasco? It is also a very busy time for our local Rotary Club. We recently partnered with Vista America, and Hope Alliance to provide vision screening and eyeglasses to 250 individuals in need of glasses. It was such a wonderful service project and thanks to
- [COMO AGUA PARA CHOCOLATE * LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/11/como-agua-para-chocolate-like-water-for-chocolate/) - Based upon evidence derived from chemical analysis of the residues found in pottery vessels of Mesoamericans, the drinking of chocolate beverages dates back to at least 3,500 years ago. The Olmecs were the first to cultivate cacao, the plant we call chocolate. Mayans referred to chocolate as cacao, as well, but the Aztecs called it
- [Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/11/rocky-point-motorcycle-rally/) - It’s that time of year…again! The ‘biggest and best bike rally south of the border’ is about to commence here in our fair city. If you own a bike, and ride anywhere, just like motorcycles or merely want to witness the extravaganza that is the Rocky Point Rally your time is now! Starting on Thursday,
- [It’s Time To Give Thanks…… And To Meet Rocky Point’s Angela Koontz!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/11/its-time-to-give-thanks-and-to-meet-rocky-points-angela-koontz/) - Feliz Noviembre Rocky Point……..ahhh, the holiday season is upon us. Halloween is over and our grateful time of the year is here……..THANKSGIVING! Hopefully, we all make it part of our agenda to remember a few simple phrases that go so far….Thank you, I appreciate you, you look extra special today, I am grateful for you,
- [il regalo de la vista](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2023/11/il-regalo-de-la-vista/) - The Gift of Sight Heartfelt Moments Walking into the Chamber of Commerce Services building behind Shrimp Plaza on Friday October 6, 2023, I see the familiar line of people waiting patiently out the front door. People gathered today, a Friday, to bring their children to receive no-charge vision services. Inside I am overwhelmed by the
- [Editorial November 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/11/editorial-november-2023/) - Bienvenido Noviembre! This month is absolutely packed with events from the very fun 7th Annual Charanga Derby to the 23rd Annual Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally to an always packed Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend! The weather is going to turn any day now, if it hasn’t already by the time you read this, and we’d like to
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/11/ask-capn-greg-108/) - More times than I care to count I have rolled out early, fired up the 4Runner, hitched up the Trophy, and with help from an elevated tractor, launched at Pompano's soon after dawn. Often, when my sweet Sandy was along, we’d run the 90hp Merc at top end from the marina to about seven miles
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/11/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-48/) - A Month for Gratitude As the calendar turns to the month of November, we are once again reminded of the importance of gratitude.A good working definition of gratitude reveals it to be a two-pronged effort. It requires thankfulness and a show of appreciation. It is a concept that transcends all borders, languages and religions. Psychologists
- [Assisted living facility proposed for ex-pats](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/11/assisted-living-facility-proposed-for-ex-pats/) - If you are a super smart retiree, you’ve been paying long-term care insurance for many years in anticipation of the day when you will not be self-sufficient in your own home. Some retirees have family who will provide that support, but many do not. For those of us who have chosen Rocky Point as our
- [Day of the Dead](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/11/day-of-the-dead-2/) - Day of the Dead: An Enchanting Celebration of Skulls Don’t fear the skulls. Every year, the enchanting festival of the Day of the Dead comes alive. This colorful celebration is a powerful testament to love, remembrance, and the unique Mexican culture. I’ve had a few friends ask me about skulls, wanting to understand what it
- [The Last Fly Fishing Rodeo](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/09/the-last-fly-fishing-rodeo/) - While I am not ready to hang up my fly fishing gear, I have noticed fly fishing buddies that are my age and older prepare for the day they can no longer get on the water. Donating fishing gear that has taken a lifetime to accumulate, to those that need it, or taking a bucket
- [Tia Katy’s Corner - October 2023](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/09/tia-katys-corner-october-2023/) - At Educarte we believe that every young person deserves to reach their potential. We are committed to providing young people with disabilities in Rocky Point with the professional services they need the thrive and participate fully in life - regardless of their family’s ability to pay. But we can’t do this without your help! Unfortunately,
- [Paradise Found: Exploring the Reasons Why Puerto Peñasco is a Unique Destination to Live](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/09/paradise-found-exploring-the-reasons-why-puerto-penasco-is-a-unique-destination-to-live/) - Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, Puerto Peñasco offers it all. But what sets Puerto Peñasco apart from other coastal destinations? It’s a combination of factors - the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, the awe-inspiring natural beauty, and the endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Whether you’re a retiree, a family looking
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/09/rotary-14/) - Welcome back readers! Now it is time to spend the best months/weatherwise in Rocky Point…Our little paradise south of the border. Our Rotary club here in Peñasco has a lot going on so I want to take this opportunity to bring everyone up to speed. Our exchange students are here, Valentia from Brazil, Alexander from
- [Sor Juna Inés de la Cruz de Asbaje y Ramírez](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/09/sor-juna-ines-de-la-cruz-de-asbaje-y-ramirez/) - 1651 – 1695 Have you ever wondered who the woman was on the green 200 Peso note? Why is there a picture of a nun? Sor Juana Inés, best known as a poet, is also honored as a scientist, musician, song writer, playwright, philosopher and one of the first outspoken advocates for women’s rights. She
- [One of a Kind, Next Generation](https://rptimes.com/puerta-privada/2023/09/one-of-a-kind-next-generation/) - Puerta Privada: “Find Your Dream Lifestyle in a Luxurious Beach Condominium Residence” “Beachfront, upscale, and classy, are words that could describe some of the resorts on Sandy Beach, but add to those elegance, privacy, security, and tranquility and Puerta Privada is surely one-of-a-kind. For 17 years, it has been the only private, non-rental resort on
- [So...you live in Rocky Point!?](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/09/so-you-live-in-rocky-point/) - While taking a break from the high temps and even higher humidity that is Peñasco during August and September, the Old Gringo had the opportunity to visit old friends and make some new ones up in the cool pines of Strawberry, Arizona. Casually, during conversation, many of my old friends made it a point to
- [Like Two Peas in a Pod…. Puerto Peñasco & Scotty Pea!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/09/like-two-peas-in-a-pod-puerto-penasco-scotty-pea/) - Feliz Octubre Rocky Point and blessings to us all as our beautiful fall weather is upon us. Time to break out the ponchos for the cooler evenings and less humid days. After some record-breaking temps around the world this summer, I can hear a collective AHHHHH from all of Rocky Point! What a month it
- [Changing Lives in Rocky Point, One Leg at a Time](https://rptimes.com/linda-coker/2023/09/changing-lives-in-rocky-point-one-leg-at-a-time/) - Something wonderful has been happening in Rocky Point! Lives are changing and improving due to two determined and compassionate men. Working full-time as prosthetists at The Limb Center in Phoenix, Randy West and David Banks help their community by fitting prosthetics for people who have lost limbs due to accident or illness. These men met
- [Lessons from #CasaDeFirulais](https://rptimes.com/shandra-sami-keesecker-rivero/2023/09/lessons-from-casadefirulais/) - Earlier this year, “Firulais” - the fearless leader of our house passed abruptly from latent ehrlichiosis. I have come to understand this is one of the bacteria that can be found in ticks and, despite nearly a decade of medicated baths, vaccination shots, and monthly applications of flea & tick medicine, can lay dormant for
- [EDITORIAL OCTOBER 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/09/editorial-october-2023/) - Puerto Peñasco is so close to perfection the air is just a-buzzin with anticipation. Everyone absolutely loves our city when October arrives because summer is technically still here, but the humidity is lower, the air temperature back to normal, and the water temp is still wonderfully warm. We always get a little tease, where the
- [Wall going up at St. Joseph’s](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/09/wall-going-up-at-st-josephs/) - Construction began Sept. 1 on the new wall around St. Joseph’s Mission Church in La Choya where bilingual Mass is offered every Sunday at 9 a.m. It will be completed in phases as funds are available, with the decorative iron gates being the final touch. As was mentioned in a previous article, the original churches
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/09/ask-capn-greg-107/) - MARLENE: Hey, Cap’n Greg. You ever get tired of all this? CAP’N GREG: Okay, Marlene, here’s the deal. I’m sitting here in a ratty T-shirt, tattered shorts and flip-flops, shaded by a palapa at a beach bar, savoring the sea breeze and a cold drink, and watching three dozen Arizona State boys and girls doing
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/09/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-47/) - Autumn in Rocky Point October is not only my favorite month in Puerto Peñasco, but also the month where we begin to put the difficulties of extreme heat and humidity behind us. The smell of sugar skulls hangs in the air as pending holidays draw close. The city takes on an aura of excitement, and
- [THE PIRATE HAS PASSED. PLUS 6 UPCOMING EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED.](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/09/the-pirate-has-passed-plus-6-upcoming-events-not-to-be-missed/) - Whether you’re a son of a sailor, want to be a son of a sailor, or just love rum and cheeseburgers, Jimmy Buffett has touched all paradise lovers. October is a truly magical time to visit Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, and if you find yourself here, you’ll quickly understand why. This month is filled with exciting
- [Editorial September 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/08/editorial-september-2023/) - We’ve survived Hilary! The storm has just passed, and all is getting back to normal. Labor Day holiday weekend is upon us and that typically signals an end to summer, but here in Peñasco we still have at least a month of humidity and heat left to endure. Sometimes we get lucky and the weather
- [Now is not a good time...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/08/now-is-not-a-good-time/) - September in Puerto Peñasco is usually hot, humid, has a few more bugs than usual, and let’s try not to scratch that hot itchy spot that you shouldn’t scratch in public. I am wearing my coolest temperature, quickest drying, aloha shirt, I must look like a bartender from the Tiki Bar, people keep asking me
- [Tia Katy’s Corner September 2023](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/08/tia-katys-corner-september-2023/) - Since deciding to focus our efforts on serving children with disabilities, the Educarte program is helping more kids with special needs than ever before. I am thrilled to see this program grow and I am especially excited that our partnership with ASU has continued to grow and thrive. For the past 2 ½ years bilingual
- [Shrimp Stephanie Woods 9-23](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2023/08/shrimp-stephanie-woods-9-23/) - September means the best time of year is upon us … shrimp season … Camarones te amo! It is well established that I love shrimp. So naturally I love living in one of the shrimp capitals of the world. Shrimping is so important to our town’s economy there is a statue in the Malecon “El
- [San Besitos Residential Begins Phase 5](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/08/san-besitos-residential-begins-phase-5/) - A popular residential community known as San Besitos Residential started phase 5 of construction last month which now offers large three-bedroom floorplans and all homes come with large pool-sized lots with RV storage. Over 40 homes have been sold since the inception of San Besitos over two years ago. The project has proven to be
- [Rotary](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/08/rotary-13/) - As the migration begins and many of our winter guests begin returning to our little slice of paradise, we Rotarians want to welcome everyone back! This summer our Rotary club has started the planning for our Rotary Mexican/US joint district conference which will be held in Rocky point May 2-5, 2024. We are expecting between
- [The common Prickly Pear Catcus or is it so common?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/08/the-common-prickly-pear-catcus-or-is-it-so-common/) - Most of us are familiar with the prickly pear cactus. You know, the roundish flat green pads that have lots of spines, tiny fine stickers and produce a round red fruit, that also has stickers. This humble cactus was cultivated by the Aztecs and is still used today in Mexico and other countries around the
- [Humidity: hate it or hate it more!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/08/humidity-hate-it-or-hate-it-more/) - Ahhh….September! Portal to the best time of year here in our little corner of paradise. Of course, there are those of us who think of September as “hell...with humidity.” Having left the playas for the cool mountains of central Arizona in August and staying until the first of October, I can’t say that I miss
- [Getting To Know The Man & The Show… Steven Vollaro](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/08/getting-to-know-the-man-the-show-steven-vollaro/) - Feliz Septiembre Rocky Point! Wow, what a whirlwind month it has been for me and sorry again to the bosses on me being a hair late with this article. I have been busy with some traveling over the last month or so………In July, my son Zack and buddy Tomas went to Amsterdam and then onto
- [Almost a Party – Definitely a Celebration – and YOU are invited!](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2023/08/almost-a-party-definitely-a-celebration-and-you-are-invited/) - AMPI, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, led this year by President Blanca Esthela Valdez Diaz, invites you to join the local business community and their visitors at a Real Estate & Tourism Forum that celebrates Puerto Peñasco, where the Desert meets the Sea. Festivities begin with an icebreaker on Thursday, 28 September from
- [In the interest of smooth Real Estate Closings…Changes in use of apostilles for authenticating signatures](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2023/08/in-the-interest-of-smooth-real-estate-closingschanges-in-use-of-apostilles-for-authenticating-signatures/) - While every situation cannot be anticipated, some ways of facilitating a smooth real estate closing can be employed right at the start of the property selling process. Seller signatures and seller documents necessary for closing can be anticipated at the time of listing the property for sale, and should be obtained as soon as possible,
- [Summer services set at St. Joseph’s Chapel](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/08/summer-services-set-at-st-josephs-chapel/) - St. Joseph’s in La Choya is not considered a church but rather a chapel, a mission facility under the Holy Family (Familia Sagrada) Parish. It is one of numerous mission chapels in Puerto Peñasco, established to make it convenient for local Catholics to get to Mass. In years past, when the parish priests took summer
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/08/ask-capn-greg-106/) - Okay. I admit it. This time of year when the percent of humidity is the same number as the temperature reading, Cap’n Greg would rather be out and about interacting with perspiring persons of the same sweaty species than sitting in his air conditioned den watching South Park reruns. Some would assume that’s a character
- [Preventative Medicine](https://rptimes.com/brian-phillips/2023/08/preventative-medicine/) - As I ponder over 26 years of work and experience in a variety of clinical settings, the most important and valuable advice to many has to be that prevention is often much easier than a cure. Maybe this is a shift in diet, a change or start in activities, adding some supplements or simply learning
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER        ](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/08/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-46/) - A Life Well Lived We are so proud to acknowledge Barb’s amazing contributions to Puerto Peñasco and the surrounding areas over the last 20+ years. On behalf of the dedicated staff and Board of Directors of Barb’s Dog Rescue, we invite you to join us for: A Celebration of the Life of Barbara Mumaugh Date:
- [A Cool Escape: The Marvels of Puerto Peñasco’s Movie Theatre](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/08/a-cool-escape-the-marvels-of-puerto-penascos-movie-theatre/) - Imagine escaping the summer heat of Puerto Peñasco and immersing yourself in a world of cinematic wonders. If you haven’t checked out Cinépolis Movie Theater (located on your right headed into town from the border) directly on Benito Juarez, summer is a perfect time to check it out. This modern movie theatre offers an oasis
- [Spectacular view...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/08/spectacular-view/) - You probably have your own list of things you enjoy about Puerto Peñasco. One of my favorites is the view of the Sea of Cortez from the top of the hill on Campeche when I am returning to Mirador Beach. That’s my first opportunity to see the sea again, and I know that I am
- [Parenting Children with Special Needs in the United States Vs. Mexico](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/08/parenting-children-with-special-needs-in-the-united-states-vs-mexico/) - In June I had the privilege of hosting a breakfast for parents of kids with special needs who are attending Educarte’s therapy clinic, special education program or both. Some of these families I have known for more than seven years and some I am just getting to know. I shed more than a few tears
- [Gone fishin’…](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2023/08/gone-fishin/) - Well, rather my mind has gone fishing for something to write about this month. I’m having serious writer’s block. This seems to happen around this time of the year. It’s the end of the school year so there are lots of activities. It’s summer, so it’s hot, and maybe my brain melts a little. This
- [Sandy Beach, Still the One](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/08/sandy-beach-still-the-one/) - We are more than halfway through 2023 and the average sale price for real estate compared to the same time last year shows most neighborhoods falling in price but Sandy Beach rose in price by 30% in June when you compare it to the same time last year. Some would argue that this year's economy
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/08/rotary-12/) - Since my last article our Rotary Club has participated in our annual business meeting, hosted our first planning meeting for the 2024 District Conference, said goodbye to our three exchange students, conducted a three-day dental clinic for local participants and, in addition, installed our 2024 Officers. During the next several months I will be sharing
- [The Olmec Culture of Mexico](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/08/the-olmec-culture-of-mexico-2/) - The Mayan civilization was considered to be the parent culture from which all other Mesoamerica societies evolved. But the Olmec were in reality, the cultura madre, the mother culture. Most scholars agree that the Olmec were prominent from as early as 1500 BCE to 100 BCE. Their primary territory encompassed the Gulf Coasts states of
- [Kidnapped!!!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/08/kidnapped/) - The following article was written just a few days before Barb Mumaugh, of Barb’s Dog Rescue, passed away. Given the subject matter of the column, I wanted to take this moment to offer condolences and to say that her passing is one of profound significance to our community. For over 20 years, Barb has been
- [Time To Celebrate…](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/08/time-to-celebrate/) - And Meet Our Long Time Friend and Neighbor…Maryann Arminio!!! Feliz Agosto Rocky Point! Yes, it has warmed up a bit, but the weather is still way better off with the sea breezes than places like the Southwest USA. The rental market continues to be very strong as well as new sales in the several condo
- [Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia](https://rptimes.com/jim-ringquist/2023/08/local-bread-shops-neighbors-and-nostalgia/) - An important part of Mexico’s past and present are its bread shops, which are found on many busy corners of its towns and cities. When you’re hungry, there’s nothing quite as enticing as the smell of fresh baked bread wafting out from the local panadería. It’s not unusual to see people hanging around inside the
- [Want Milk? Figuring Out What to Buy in Mexican Markets](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2023/08/want-milk-figuring-out-what-to-buy-in-mexican-markets/) - While there are cultural differences between Mexicans and Americans and the things they like, who knew that milk products could be so different from country to country? It took me a number of errors, as well as some adjusting my expectations, before I was able to sort out what is customary and available here in
- [Building a Wall in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/08/building-a-wall-in-mexico/) - In the early days in Mexico, the Catholic Churches were configured like forts, with high walls surrounding the chapel and residence of the clergy and workers. Remnants of that tradition have remained. As you drive around Puerto Peñasco, you will notice most churches have walls and gates that define and protect the property. When the
- [Butts banned in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/08/butts-banned-in-mexico/) - It is not widely publicized, but in January of this year, the government of Mexico adopted one of the strictest anti-smoking laws in the world. It has been illegal to smoke in public buildings in Mexico for many years; but the new law forbids smoking and vaping in all public spaces including beaches, patios, balconies,
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/08/ask-capn-greg-105/) - Number 189 in a Series Once upon a time... Okay, you've heard it all before. The sleepy little fishing village that was once Puerto Peñasco is fast becoming the next Cancun. Is anyone surprised? Not really. It just took longer than some people anticipated. But unlike Cancun, Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, Peñasco is reached by
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/08/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-45/) - The Worst of News It was a vacation I had anticipated for weeks. I would have chosen almost anywhere to escape the humidity and dangerously high temperatures that had plagued my part of Texas since late May. The thought of two weeks in the mountains of Montana was all I could think of at the
- [Should we unplug at the beach? Saltwater Therapy](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/08/should-we-unplug-at-the-beach-saltwater-therapy/) - I remember the old days… the trips down to the sea where you couldn’t use your cell phone because the internet service was either too expensive or nonexistent. Now with fiber optic stretching its fingers across the city, those days are gone. But some days, I wish that I could tell people, “Well I live
- [Editorial August 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/08/editorial-august-2023/) - Puerto Peñasco was thrust into the spotlight last month with Governor Alfonso Durazo visiting on July 3rd for the groundbreaking ceremony of Encántame Resorts new condo project, Soleil. Mario and I both went to cover the event, and he got the best snaps – great one pictured here with Sonora’s Governor Durazo, Puerto Peñasco’s Mayor
- [Zay’s Western Bar and Grill fills a niche, fulfills a dream](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/07/zays-western-bar-and-grill-fills-a-niche-fulfills-a-dream/) - “I always wanted to own a bar,” said Laura Ortega, who along with her husband Chris, moved to Puerto Peñasco from Casa Grande to do just that. They originally thought their bar and grill would be in Casa Grande, but when they started looking at options, Rocky Point looked inviting. “We thought, ‘what’s missing in
- [Let’s Eat!](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/07/lets-eat/) - Catching your own fish, prepping the fish, frying, grilling, or smoking fish is one of my favorite things about Puerto Peñasco. The fish are plentiful. Even if you are not a fisherman, or don’t have time to catch fish yourself, you can buy fish at a fish monger like Jessy’s and the fish is inexpensive,
- [This month I am happy to share the article below written by our new friend Doris Theriault of Prescott, Arizona.](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/07/this-month-i-am-happy-to-share-the-article-below-written-by-our-new-friend-doris-theriault-of-prescott-arizona/) - Making Friends in the Community I’ve been coming to our little hideaway in Rocky Point for the last seven years, several times per year. I enjoy feeling as if “we live here” and like to think that we have found the “rhythm” of Rocky Point that The Old Gringo referred to in the April ’23
- [El Mirador Neighborhood Proves to be a Winner](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/07/el-mirador-neighborhood-proves-to-be-a-winner/) - We are halfway through 2023 and the average sale price for real estate compared to the same time last year shows most neighborhoods falling in price while the prices for Sandy Beach and the El Mirador neighborhoods are on the rise. According to market analysis conducted using the Multiple Listing Service or MLS, Sandy Beach
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/07/rotary-11/) - This has been an extremely busy time for our Peñasco Rotary Club!!! After the return of many of our members from the District Conference in La Paz, B.C., we went to work to finalize the education portion of our Global Grant, which allowed us to open the water purification plant on Luis Encinas. On May
- [The Norteños](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/07/the-nortenos-2/) - Spain wanted to expand its borders past the Rio Bravo, today known as the Rio Grande, but did not have much success. For the most part the area north of the river was inhabited by hostile Indians and the terrain was vast and desolate; quite impossible to control without a huge army. However, some pioneers
- [The start of the sauna](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/07/the-start-of-the-sauna/) - As I’ve said before, writing this column in early June, after a wonderfully cool May, I have to ass/u/me (you know what that stands for, right?) that I’m making an accurate prediction...or not. It’s not much of a stretch, though. Coming here since the late 1970’s and living here for almost 31 years, I can
- [Moving to Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/chris-gill/2023/07/moving-to-rocky-point/) - Hello everyone and thank you for taking the time to read my story and bio. I’m writing this short anecdote because I’d like to share with all of you my journey, and how I came to find myself living in this special city in Sonora, Mexico. I have met countless people here who share a
- [Hey Hey Hey….. It Just Can’t Be….. It’s J.D.!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/07/hey-hey-hey-it-just-cant-be-its-j-d/) - Feliz Julio Rocky Point…….Wow, what absolutely amazing weather we have been having! Although it is not “officially” summer as of this writing (yes sorry bosses, I am a tad tardy with the article…please don’t give me a whooping) it is mid-June and what????? It was only in the high 70s the past week and it
- [Red Hot Mexico Green Chile Wars](https://rptimes.com/jody-johnson/2023/07/red-hot-mexico-green-chile-wars/) - When I think back on my family’s relationship to Mexico and Mexican cuisine, I find myself thinking of two things, handmade local tortillas and poblano chile rellenos. The chile wars break out often in my family. The smell of roasting green chiles fuels the fire. It fills the air all over Arizona, New Mexico and
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/07/ask-capn-greg-104/) - Like a kid in a candy shop, too much of a good thing can be overwhelming. With more places to stay, more bars and restaurants, and more activities, that's what Rocky Point has become in the last few years. What do you do first? How much time do you have? How much money? Sure, you
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/07/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-44/) - The Story of the Twilight Bark When I was a youngster, every kid had their favorite movie. Nine times out of 10 that movie was made by Walt Disney. The little girls in my neighborhood would gather outside every summer day and decide which story would be reenacted. Most of the girls loved the idea
- [Sips and Sand Part 2: Enjoying Coffee, Tea, and the Beach](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/07/sips-and-sand-part-2-enjoying-coffee-tea-and-the-beach/) - Last month, we discussed the age-old drinking of tea in Puerto Peñasco. This month grab a cup of “Joe” and let’s talk about all thing’s coffee. So, who drank the first cup of Joe? And why do we even say cup of Joe? Even the internet doesn’t seem to know exactly how or when coffee
- [A Gringo on Sandy Beach in Puerto Peñasco: A Forty Year Perspective](https://rptimes.com/robert-schwebel/2023/07/a-gringo-on-sandy-beach-in-puerto-penasco-a-forty-year-perspective/) - I wrote the first part of this article as a draft in 1982 after my first visit to Puerto Peñasco, which was then just a sleepy fishing village with a few gringos owning beach homes on the outskirts of town. It was also the site of some rowdy spring break trips from nearby Arizona universities.
- [Editorial July 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/07/editorial-july-2023/) - Welcome to July. Things are heating up literally and figuratively. Peñasco is getting warmer, and the humidity starts to creep in this month, but our weather is still pretty awesome. This is always a busy time for us when we not only have a lot of visitors from the States, but also a lot of
- [Look at that Fish Jump!](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/06/look-at-that-fish-jump/) - Summer water temperatures heat up, the fishing gets better, and we get a new migration of fish here in Puerto Peñasco. Two of my favorite warm weather fish are Sierra Mackerel and Lady Fish. Sierra’s have a tendency to bite off your fly and be gone in a hurry. They easily bite off my usual
- [Tia Katy’s Corner June 2023](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/06/tia-katys-corner-june-2023/) - I launched the Educarte program in 2016 to give children in this community the opportunity to reach their potential and thrive later in life. My local team and I began by providing at-risk young people with the resources and support they needed to go to school and succeed in the classroom. Thanks to generous support
- [Graduation S Woods](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2023/06/graduation-s-woods/) - I'm writing this article on Mother's Day eve. Actually, Mexican Mother's Day eve, which is always May 10th. In two days, my oldest daughter Brigid graduates from Arizona State University. It's amazing to me that I can remember every detail of her birth, and vivid memories of her childhood. And now I have the juxtaposition
- [Day Trippin’ to Vineyards, Mamachitas, Petroglyphs, Missions, and Santo Tomas](https://rptimes.com/kent-white/2023/06/day-trippin-to-vineyards-mamachitas-petroglyphs-missions-and-santo-tomas/) - If you are looking for an interesting day trip south of Puerto Peñasco, you will find a plethora of options. Within a couple of hours of Rocky Point there are ancient petroglyphs from over 2,000 years ago: Ancient Native Americans lived in a community now called La Proveedora with arguably one of the largest concentrations
- [Non-Stop Flight Service Celebrates One-Year Anniversary](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/06/non-stop-flight-service-celebrates-one-year-anniversary/) - Calafia Airlines has been in operation for nearly a year now and if you have tried to book a reservation online through their website then you know to book in advance because due to the popularity of Puerto Peñasco’ s newest airline service most flights are always sold out. Calafia Airlines’ non-stop flight service to
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/06/rotary-10/) - Last month 20+ members of our Rotary Club attended the District Rotary Conference in La Paz. We were there in full force to invite all the Rotarians in our district to attend next year’s conference in Puerto Peñasco. Yes, we will be hosting the 2024 Rotary District Conference right here in Rocky Point. The Conference
- [Cristeros (Soldiers of Christ)](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/06/cristeros-soldiers-of-christ-2/) - During the Mexican Revolution (1910-1917) the Mexican Political Constitution of 1917 was drafted and approved in February of that year. Article 130 stated that church and state are to be separate. All churches and religious groups must be registered with the government. Some restrictions on Catholic priests and ministers of all religions were that they
- [Valle de Guadalupe](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/06/valle-de-guadalupe/) - Visitors to Puerto Peñasco have changed over the years. I don’t mean that they have turned into something or someone else a la Transformers, but they have changed in the way of how they visit. As our town has grown, and changed, its complexion over the past 25 or 30 years has morphed from a
- [Here’s To Brother Jimmy!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/06/heres-to-brother-jimmy/) - Feliz Junio Rocky Point…..I sincerely hope your summer is going well. The beaches and rentals sure are filling up. It seems if you want your choice of properties and dates for a rental, you need to start planning further and further in advance, which I would recommend if you are renting, book your next stay
- [No ordinary moments](https://rptimes.com/jodi-johnson/2023/06/no-ordinary-moments/) - There were no ordinary moments. Not flying 50 ft. above the aqua waves lapping the soft sand of the dunes no human habitation in sight, not the backs of the birthing whales covered in rose and ochre barnacles, not the arching noses of the colony of hundreds of sea lions above the surf, not the
- [St. Joseph’s Chapel welcomes](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/06/st-josephs-chapel-welcomes/) - At a recent Mass at St. Joseph’s, 6-month-old Felix Eden Mojica Payan was “presented” as a new member of the Church. He and his parents, Evelyn and Felix Jr., were blessed and congratulate by Padre Marco Lopez, pastor of Holy Family Parish, which oversees St. Joseph’s As a Mission Church with only a handful of
- [Your US medical insurance may cover you in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/06/your-us-medical-insurance-may-cover-you-in-mexico/) - One of the primary concerns people, and especially retirees, have about moving to Rocky Point, or spending long periods of time in a second home here, is medical coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans were not accepted by doctors and hospitals here. Until now! Lakeside Medical Group, a Managed Care Health Maintenance Organization, based in Lake Chapala,
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/06/ask-capn-greg-103/) - Last month Cap’n Greg tackled John Warner’s question about the travel time to Rocky Point from Phoenix. This month he will cover the return trip. JOHN: You told me to count on four hours of drive time heading south, right? CAP’N GREG: Right. Except holiday weekends might slow you down some. JOHN: And it should
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/06/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-43/) - A Personal Message from Barb “Every day the phone rings with more pleas for help. Who could turn them away? Mamas with babies, starving dogs, abandoned puppies, dogs who have been horribly abused or neglected…and so our breakneck pace continues, because we know we are their only hope. Currently we must depend on adoptions to
- [Coffee, Tea or Beach?](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/06/coffee-tea-or-beach/) - Tea Leaves and Time: Have a cup of both at the beach. Sips and Sand Part 1: Enjoying Coffee, Tea, and the Beach June in Rocky Point is one of my favorite months. The town is full of life and laughter. Schools out, summers here and it is a great month to enjoy wedding celebrations,
- [Editorial June 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/06/editorial-june-2023/) - Welcome summer visitors! The town is busy with happy vacationers, and it looks like we’re gearing up to have a big summer, which is always great news for our local economy. June is perfect for spending time out on the water and if you haven’t been to Bird Island, I highly recommend taking the entire
- [Tia Katy’s Corner](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/05/tia-katys-corner-8/) - For children living in poverty life can tough. For children living in poverty with a disability – well, tough is often just the beginning. As someone who began her career coordinating early interventions services for children with special needs in Arizona, it has been heartbreaking for me to see how few kids with special needs
- [Affordable New Construction Homes coming to Sandy Beach](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/05/affordable-new-construction-homes-coming-to-sandy-beach/) - The last few years have been significant progress years here in Puerto Peñasco as the city has made huge strides in growth and development with such notable projects such as Encantame Towers and Islas Del Mar spearheading the way for what the future of Puerto Peñasco should be. These have been great years and during
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/05/rotary-9/) - In March Rotary members met at “Nuevos Comienzos”, the kindergarten school to launch a “water awareness” campaign on “World Water Day”. This activity is an initiative of Rotary International and is a perfect segway to the grand opening of our Rotary Sponsored water purification plant located on Luis Encinas. This facility is a result of
- [Man’s Best Friend Mesoamerican Style](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/05/mans-best-friend-mesoamerican-style-2/) - In North America, the remains of small, domesticated dogs have been found dating back from 11,000 to 12,000 years ago. In Mesoamerica, remains have been found from at least as early as 1,200 BCE, and probably earlier. When the Spanish Conquistadors arrived at the Mayan Yucatan they noted a small breed of dog which resembled
- [Here comes summer](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/05/here-comes-summer-2/) - One of the problems with writing for the Rocky Point Times is this column is submitted a month, more or less, in advance of publication. This makes writing about things that haven’t happened yet problematic. Fortunately, some topics can be correctly anticipated no matter how far in advance the column is written. We here in
- [Moving Day, Trailers to Mexico](https://rptimes.com/jodi/2023/05/moving-day-trailers-to-mexico/) - I’m perched on the edge of a child’s bright yellow wooden picnic table in the shade of a corrugated metal awning looking out over the Sea of Cortez. If I’m not careful, the table will lose its balance and my computer, and I will topple over backwards into the sand. It is the Fall of
- [Let’s Get To Know Our Neighbor….  Heeeerrrrrreeee’s Kenny!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/05/lets-get-to-know-our-neighbor-heeeerrrrrreeees-kenny/) - Feliz Mayo Rocky Point! Awwww, the excellence of summer months and beach days are upon us! It’s just the best time of the year with warm days and cool, breezy nights. Time to break out the bikinis and floppy hats ladies… I just bought some cool new shades for my beach days ahead. I am
- [Attention: Wine Lovers](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/05/attention-wine-lovers/) - Most travelers to Mexico know there are restrictions on bringing alcohol into the country. You are allowed to bring three liters of alcohol or beer (approximately three quarts) duty-free, and an additional two liters if you pay the duty on them. However, wine is a different story. According to Mexican law, Las Reglas Generales de
- [Puerta Privada Casino Night](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/05/puerta-privada-casino-night/) - Puerta Privada Casino Night raises money for local charities Puerta Privada held its first Annual Charity Event raising $4,059 USD for two amazing local charities: 1) The Women’s Shelter and 2) The Puerto Peñasco Chemo Dialysis Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Casino Charity Event. The event coordinators were fortunate to receive over 20 donated items for
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/05/ask-capn-greg-102/) - John Warner asked Cap’n Greg a question that so many others have asked before. It is an important issue, so I will gladly answer it again. JOHN: I live in Phoenix. How many miles is it to Rocky Point? CAP’N GREG: Depending on where you live in the city? About 225. Same as from Tucson.
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/05/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-42/) - “I Get by With a Little Help from My Friends” If you are old enough to remember this snappy Beatles tune from 1967, or possibly Joe Cocker’s 2008 remake, then you know the gist of this song. Life can be complicated, but ever so much better if we have the support of special friends. If
- [America’s Memorial Day Holiday and Mexico](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/05/americas-memorial-day-holiday-and-mexico/) - May is here and the weather is awesome in the Sea of Cortez, which means it's time for the United States to come down and party for Memorial Day weekend! In honor of Memorial Day, I did some digging into a local legend about Benito Juarez Highway being used as an airstrip during WWII. I
- [Editorial May 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/05/editorial-may-2023/) - I was going to complain about Spring not spending much time with us this year, but then I compared temperatures between Phoenix and Puerto Peñasco, and we are 16° cooler today. For those of you who are new to the area, we generally run a lot cooler than Arizona during the summer months plus we
- [Salty & Sweet](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/04/salty-sweet/) - Saltwater fly fishing is one of my favorite things to do in Rocky Point, and it is definitely salty and sweet. There is a sweetness in the solitude of fishing by yourself, and it’s quite sweet to share the experience with someone new to fly fishing. I have been fortunate to introduce guys and gals
- [Tia Katy’s Corner April 2023](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/04/tia-katys-corner-april-2023/) - Spring Break. For many it was a well-deserved break from school and studies. For the Educarte team it was a time of reflection and transformation. As many of you know, since 2016 Educarte has provided more than 1000 children in Puerto Peñasco with access to education. With your generous support, hundreds of local young people
- [Chocolate, a gift from the Gods](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2023/04/chocolate-a-gift-from-the-gods/) - I was helping my daughter with a homework assignment on ancient cultures in Mexico, specifically the Mesoamerican culture of the Olmeca. I love my research projects and learning about other cultures. The Olmecs were considered the “mother” of all future Mesoamerican cultures. They were the first to discover and turn the cacao plant into chocolate.
- [Real Estate Advance Fuels New Construction Growth](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/04/real-estate-advance-fuels-new-construction-growth/) - Our real estate market achieved a milestone in 2022, surpassing $100 million in total “Dollar Volume of Sold Listing,” for the second year in a row, making that the first time in history that Rocky Point Real Estate has had back-to-back years of over $100 million or more in sales production. While the real estate
- [Rotary](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/04/rotary-8/) - On February 23, 2023, Rotary celebrated its 118th Anniversary. Who would've thought that an organization started in Chicago, Illinois 118 years ago would have such an impact on the world! Our entire Rotary Club wants to thank the Rocky Point participants for sharing their time and money to make this annual Fishbowl such a wonderful
- [Therapeutic Waters](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/04/therapeutic-waters-2/) - Geothermal water is created through the action of the internal heat of the earth. These pools of water are known as Mineral and/or Hot Springs. Their temperatures differ from spring to spring; from tepid to very hot. Geothermal Springs are known for their therapeutic benefits. The mineral and gas contents of the water relieves sore
- [Got the Rhythm?](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/04/got-the-rhythm/) - While walking the beach this morning with my two canine companions, it occurred to me that there is a big difference between vacationing in our little corner of paradise and living here. While many folks have made Peñasco their destination of choice for family vacations, weekend getaways and even part time residency, those of us
- [Who Has The Most Fun In Rocky Point??? Hmmmmm…](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/04/who-has-the-most-fun-in-rocky-point-hmmmmm/) - Feliz Abril Rocky Point! Well, the weather certainly was nice over the last month as of this writing……. Nice and cool days and jackets and ponchos at night. When you are sweating in August remember those cool days and nights and that yes, we actually do get 4 seasons even at the beach. Now that
- [Bishop of Tijuana visits St. Joseph’s](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/04/bishop-of-tijuana-visits-st-josephs/) - St. Joseph’s chapel in La Cholla enjoyed a visit by Monseñor Francisco Moreno Barrón, from the archdiocese of Tijuana last month. During that visit, the Bishop toured the church for the first time, seeing the progress that has been made since 2014 when Mass was first offered in what was then a cinder block shell
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/04/ask-capn-greg-101/) - March 4, 2023 Number 185 in a Series Serina Watson of Winkelman, AZ, asked Cap'n Greg how the Sea of Cortés got its name. Good question, Serina. About 5.3 million years ago, just before Willie Nelson started first grade, a tectonic fault line shifted to form today's Baja California and a long skinny body of
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2023/04/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-41/) - Looking for a Happy Ending Perhaps it was a coincidence. Maybe it was luck. It might even have been fate, but something put a caring person in the right place at just the right time. One of our newest residents at the Rescue needed what we could offer at a most important time. It
- [Come Celebrate Spring, Easter and Warmth at the Beach](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/04/come-celebrate-spring-easter-and-warmth-at-the-beach/) - Spring is in the air, and so is Easter. The best thing about Spring is the warmup, and a preview of the sweet summer on its way. I don’t know about you, but it’s been a cold winter, February set a record for being the coldest recorded in Rocky Point, and now (finally) we can
- [Editorial April 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/04/editorial-april-2023/) - Ahhhh, get ready for Rocky Point’s best months. The weather has turned gorgeous and should be for months to come. The whacky weather should be behind us and hopefully our days will be filled with sunshine and just a slight breeze. If I’m not mistaken this was only the 2nd time in my (almost) 30
- [Boomerang](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/02/boomerang/) - Puerto Peñasco is a boomerang city for me. My home is in Mesa, Arizona, but I often find myself returning to Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. There are many reasons I visit often (once or twice a month). The fly fishing is reliably good most of the year, and it starts to get better in the Spring.
- [TIA KATY’S CORNER March 2023](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/02/tia-katys-corner-march-2023/) - I wanted to share a letter that was mailed to all our donors last month to let them know about some important changes to the Educarte program: First, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our efforts to provide children in Puerto Peñasco with a path out of poverty
- [Real Estate Economy Remains Strong through First Quarter](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/02/real-estate-economy-remains-strong-through-first-quarter/) - It’s hard to believe that we are already in the last month of the first quarter but despite the negative drumbeat of news coming out of Washington, the real estate market here remains strong with pricing stable and some sellers now starting to reduce pricing according to time on market and urgency to sell, which
- [Rotary club](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/02/rotary-club-5/) - The Rotary Club in Puerto Peñasco is a service driven organization. My name is Dr. Sally Downey, and I am a proud member of that Club. I have been a Rotarian for 28 years because I believe in the Rotary motto: “Service above self”. Upon retirement and life in the states, having served as president
- [Vasco De Quiroga](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/02/vasco-de-quiroga-2/) - Advocate of The Amerindians of New Spain Vasco 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
- [The Price of Paradise](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/02/the-price-of-paradise/) - Seeing so many new folks coming into our town; renting condos, building new homes, refurbishing old ones and generally buying their own little slice of heaven, one has to wonder, where will it end? Are we destined to be another Cabo San Lucas, Puerta Vallarta or Mazatlán? What a lot of folks don’t see, or
- [Mermaids Market Vendors](https://rptimes.com/mermaid-market/2023/02/mermaids-market-vendors-2/) - Throughout the 2023 Season we will be introducing you to some of our “Mermaids” (what we call our artists & vendors). We hope that you enjoy meeting them here. Then, stop by the Mermaid’s Market and discover their Treasures! PLEASE NOTE: Our schedule will change for the months of April and May. Please find the
- [Shades, gates, fences at St. Joseph’s chapel](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/02/shades-gates-fences-at-st-josephs-chapel/) - You build a house brick by brick, step by step. One of the final stages in building the apartment for the pastor, Padre Marco Lopez, at St. Joseph’s chapel in La Cholla, was putting up patio covers to protect the two upper decks from sun and rain. Those covers were completed by the builder Julio
- [Property tax increase explained](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/02/property-tax-increase-explained/) - Property owners in Rocky Point were shocked to learn that the city government had raised property taxes by 1,000 percent for 2023. This came without notice or explanation, causing anger, and in some cases, financial hardship. In our case, taxes on our three-bedroom, two-bath house, which is one tier and 275 feet from the water,
- [Love is in the air and food](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/02/love-is-in-the-air-and-food/) - Can you taste love? Yes, when it’s the primary ingredient in beautiful, savory dishes, served with soothing music, in an atmosphere that stirs memories of young love. This is the fare at El Local restaurant on Avenida P. Elias Calles between Dukes and Thrifty Ice Cream. The restaurant is yet another culinary branch of the
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/02/ask-capn-greg-100/) - I seldom comment about other Rocky Point Times contributors, but The Old Gringo hit the nail on the head when he said never to turn your back on the water. As a wise person once said, the sea gives, but it also takes away. Been there, done that. While piloting boats on an assortment of
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/02/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-4/) - Providing Happy Endings for So Many It’s March, one of my favorite months in Puerto Peñasco. The weather is warmer, and the seas are calm. The pace of life at the beach quickens. March has always been a time of renewal and new beginnings in my life. It’s also the month when I begin the
- [Live your best Beach Life at Spring Break](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/02/live-your-best-beach-life-at-spring-break/) - My goal in college was to find a job I loved and live at the beach. To be able to gaze at the water every day, smell the salt air, and experience a town that sits where the land meets the sea. That was my college dream and Ocean City, Maryland was my first beach
- [Editorial March 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/02/editorial-march-2023/) - Welcome Spring Breakers! Hope you all enjoy our wonderful town and weather! Peñasco will be very, busy for the next few months between Spring Break, Semana Santa and holidays which brings me to some good news!!! We finally got confirmation from CBP that our Lukeville Port of Entry will have extended border hours on 4
- [Aha Moment...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/02/aha-moment/) - The more time you spend fly fishing the more proficient and skilled you become as a fly fisher. Especially as a saltwater fly fisher. One of the first revelations a fly fisher has, “I need to become a better caster!” I need more distance, so I can easily cast 60 feet. Good casters are always
- [Fly Rod?...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/02/fly-rod/) - Puerto Peñasco is a wonderful vacation spot, that boasts miles of tranquil beaches, memorable restaurants, accommodations from camping to the luxurious, at modest prices compared to other destinations. Many first-time visitors, who also fly fish arrive in Peñasco without any fly-fishing gear and no idea of the fly fishing opportunities. While walking the beach you
- [WHAT BROKE YOUR HEART?](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/02/what-broke-your-heart/) - In March of 2019 I had the privilege of spending time with a hero of mine, Dr. Terarai Trent. Named by Oprah as her all-time favorite guest, this amazing woman escaped a life of poverty and abuse in Zimbabwe. She went on to earn multiple degrees and has since used her firm belief that education
- [Serendipity](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2023/02/serendipity/) - I believe sometimes the universe puts things together for you. This is the case with Kyle and me, and our newest business adventure. We recently purchased a rental property in the Mirador called El Gato Negro Casitas. I had noticed 3 little casitas on a raised lot during one of my morning walks. I was
- [New Construction Opportunities Headline 2023](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/02/new-construction-opportunities-headline-2023/) - Our real estate market achieved a milestone in 2022, surpassing $100 million in total “Dollar Volume of Sold Listing,” for the second year in a row, making that the first time in history that Rocky Point Real Estate has had back-to-back years of over $100 million or more in sales production. New Home Construction fueled
- [Rotary Club Activities February 2023](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/02/rotary-club-activities-february-2023/) - February will be a very busy month for the Rocky Point Rotary Club. February 11th, the Saturday before the Super Bowl, we will host our annual fundraiser. The Rotary “Fish Bowl”. This event will be held at the Shrimp Park/Plaza and will be a day you don’t want to miss! Several local restaurants will set
- [The Yaqui First Nations People aka The Yaqui Indians](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/02/the-yaqui-first-nations-people-aka-the-yaqui-indians/) - According to the oral tradition of the Yaqui Indians the Creator gave life to the animals of the ocean. Some of these sea creatures emerged onto the land and were called the Surem. The Surem were of short stature. They were a loving and peaceful people who lived in harmony in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.
- [Weather...or not](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/02/weather-or-not/) - The weather here in our little corner of paradise is nothing if not mercurial. While it is not, exactly, ‘predictable’ there are certain times of the year which produce a similar type of weather condition fairly regularly. From about the end of November through the second week of January (roughly Thanksgiving through the Epiphany), we
- [Mermaids Market](https://rptimes.com/mermaid-market/2023/02/mermaids-market/) - Throughout the 2023 Season we will be introducing you to some of our “Mermaids” (what we call our artists & vendors). We hope that you enjoy meeting them here. Then, stop by the Mermaid’s Market and discover their Treasures! ~ Russ and Naomi Black Carlota Blanco @ Peñasco T-Shirt Participating at the Mermaid’s Market: 4
- [Time To Get Your Cupid On Rocky Point!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/02/time-to-get-your-cupid-on-rocky-point/) - Feliz Febrero Rocky Point! I sincerely hope your New Year’s and January was extra special and you have some great plans for this year. And plans, wow what plans I had over the holidays……….. next to nothing except hanging out with my family and friends and chillaxing…..which is the best of times and I always
- [Step by Step to your RFC](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/02/step-by-step-to-your-rfc/) - Although the urgency seems to have died down, there is still a requirement that non-citizens with permanent residence status secure an RFC number (Mexico tax ID number), and it’s getting a little easier. A friend told me how to get my missing document (a CURP certificate) online – no delay, no hassle. You simply go
- [Slalom Driving: Sport or survival skill?](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/02/slalom-driving-sport-or-survival-skill/) - I’m not a downhill skier but I have become pretty skilled at pothole slalom driving since I moved to Rocky Point. It’s a sport that involves careful maneuvering of your vehicle and extreme awareness of the other cars and obstructions that could be hazards. You also need to be on high alert for law enforcement
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/02/ask-capn-greg-99/) - I don’t know if readers celebrated a bit too much waaaay into January 2023, or were otherwise brain damaged, but February arrived with a lot of interesting questions. Please be patient. I will attempt to adequately answer them. JENNIFER: Why are sunsets red and orange and yellow? CAP’N GREG: Off-road vehicles on the Baja Peninsula
- [Blue at Las Palomas](https://rptimes.com/blue-palomas/2023/02/blue-at-las-palomas/) - Don’t judge a book by its cover as George Eliot famously wrote in the 1860s…but I did...and the saying holds true. My book was the new residential development, blue at Las Palomas which, when completed, will consist of 34 exclusive homes, 72 luxury condos as well as a ton of amenities. I started off with
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2023/02/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-40/) - If you are currently visiting our beautiful town by the sea, I don’t have to tell you how wonderful even a brief vacation can be. It can be restorative to the mind, body, and spirit. And if you are my age, that brief respite can be an exhilarating preview into the future. Is another kind
- [Rocky Point is for Lovers](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/02/rocky-point-is-for-lovers-2/) - If you don’t think there’s love in the air at the sea, then maybe you need to up your romance game. Movies are made about it, books are written about it, love at the beach, the sea, the ocean makes for swoon worthy moments. This month Cupid will be flying around pointing his arrow at
- [Editorial February 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/02/editorial-february-2023/) - Feliz Dia de Amor y Amistad! February it is and summer will be here before we know it. I swear time is passing at warp speed these days. I spent a fair amount of time in California last month so have some updates on our Coastal Hwy. and my big OOPS at the San Luis
- [POLICE REPORT PUERTO PEÑASCO...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2023/01/police-report-puerto-penasco/) - Desert Fly Casters have been coming to Puerto Peñasco for 60 years and during that time have had very little interaction with the Puerto Peñasco Police Department. The following story was told to me by my good fly-fishing buddies Rod Buchanan and Mark Sokol. Scene of the crime: There was a huge empty spot next
- [Educarte Takes a Big Leap of Faith!](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2023/01/educarte-takes-a-big-leap-of-faith/) - As the founder of the Educarte in Rocky Point I am incredibly grateful for the generous support we have received that has helped this program grow and thrive in ways I never imagined. HOW IT STARTED: When I formed a Mexican non-profit in 2016, I assumed that my husband and I would provide the funds
- [Cold Brew everything!](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2023/01/cold-brew-everything/) - Happy New Year everyone. Hoping everyone made it through the holidays with their sanity mostly intact. Now you may be thinking, Steph, it’s cold outside, why on earth would I want to cold brew. Well, I’ll tell you why, because it’s easy and iced coffee is fantastic in any weather. Also, because sometimes in Puerto
- [Real Estate Sales Set Record in 2022](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2023/01/real-estate-sales-set-record-in-2022/) - Our real estate market here in Puerto Peñasco achieved another milestone surpassing $100 million in total “Dollar Volume of Sold Listing,” for the second year in a row making that the first time in history that Rocky Point Real Estate has had back-to-back years of over $100 million or more in sales production. This year’s
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2023/01/rotary-7/) - As we wish everyone a Happy New Year and move forward with planned activities and events for 2023 just a friendly reminder that the Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning at the Friendly Dolphin Restaurant. We conduct a session from 8am to 9am in English to answer questions and share information about Rotary.
- [Tarahumara](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2023/01/tarahumara/) - Indigenous People of Mexico A peaceful and quiet people, the Tarahumara, have an archeological history of over 2,000 years. They call themselves Rarámuri, the “foot runners.” At one time they inhabited the northern portion of the state of Chihuahua. The Spanish, upon their discovery of gold and silver, forced the Tarahumara people to work as
- [Tragedy and a Cautionary Tale](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2023/01/tragedy-and-a-cautionary-tale/) - This column is being written just before Christmas, and you will only be reading it after the New Year, so Feliz Año Nuevo to all! Sadly, as the title of this piece suggests, back on this past Thanksgiving Day our community experienced a terrible tragedy. Two visitors went kayaking and were lost at sea. As
- [Mermaids Market Vendors](https://rptimes.com/margarita-mermaids/2023/01/mermaids-market-vendors/) - Throughout the 2023 Season we will be introducing you to some of our “Mermaids” (what we call our artists & vendors). We hope that you enjoy meeting them here. Then, stop by the Mermaid’s Market and discover their Treasures! ~ Russ and Naomi Black Isabel Torres @ Isabel’s Shop Participating at the Mermaid’s Market: 6
- [Happy 2023 Rocky Point!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2023/01/happy-2023-rocky-point/) - Wowzers Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!!!!! Feliz Enero, Rocky Point….. I truly hope Santa was good to everyone and you had a fabulous New Year! As of this writing, the New Year has not arrived yet but I have some fun plans to walk around my resort to friend’s condos and do a
- [Start Off the New Year with Something New! The Mexican Molcajete](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2023/01/start-off-the-new-year-with-something-new-the-mexican-molcajete/) - If you love guacamole, and plan to make lots of it for the Super Bowl, you need a molcajete! This uniquely Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, the molcajete, with its tejolote, can be found in nearly every Mexican kitchen, whether home or restaurant. Both pieces are carved of basalt stone and would be
- [Benefit Breakfast pulls $14k for WHW Transition House](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/01/benefit-breakfast-pulls-14k-for-whw-transition-house/) - People love to come together for a good time and a good cause. The annual Women Helping Women Benefit Breakfast continues to draw generous people who make it possible for women in desperate situations to find shelter and hope for themselves and their children. Nearly 100 people attended this year’s breakfast on Nov. 19 and
- [Love built this church](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2023/01/love-built-this-church/) - San José/St. Joseph’s mission church in La Cholla just passed the eighth anniversary of being an active chapel with bilingual Mass every Sunday. The goal at first was to simply get the word out to the people of Cholla, and the English-speaking residents and visitors, that there was a church where they could fully appreciate
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2023/01/ask-capn-greg-98/) - I have a Tucson friend I met for the first time many, many years ago in Rocky Point. We share a love of boats and beer, and we have had more laughs than any two humans deserve to have. Recently, we were discussing the questionable conduct of some visitors to this fine seaside destination. CRAIG:
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2023/01/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-3/) - Happy New Year Starting a new year is exciting. Like many others, I always try to make a few New Year’s resolutions. Eat healthier. Exercise consistently. Exhibit more patience. Write my Rocky Point Times articles on time. So here we are in mid-December, and I am already late getting this assignment turned in. Thank you
- [Let’s get excited for a spectacular New Year of Hope](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2023/01/lets-get-excited-for-a-spectacular-new-year-of-hope/) - Did you get your tickets for the year 2023? Well, if you’re reading this, you received a ticket and are now present and admitted into the brand new year. Yeah! Welcome to the event 2023, another year, a new marker, a line in the sand. The 20s decade started out turbulent with Covid, but things
- [Editorial January 2023](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2023/01/editorial-january-2023/) - Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2023!! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and is enjoying a fabulous start to the new year. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for our little fishing village this year Last year was pretty darned good and we have lots of big projects on the horizon,
- [December in Peñasco...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/12/december-in-penasco/) - It can get cool in Puerto Peñasco in December, 80 degrees is wishful thinking. Average temperature is 65 degrees, and it can get into the 50’s for a night time low. By the end of the month the water temperature has cooled enough to slow down the fishing. January and February are the most difficult
- [Tia Katy’s Corner December 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/12/tia-katys-corner-december-2022/) - All I want this holiday season is to go to school! During the holidays I get many messages from wonderful people wanting to do something special for the students we support in Mexico. During our first few years my local team and I were able to host a special Holiday celebration for all our students.
- [December Reflections](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/12/december-reflections/) - As the holidays approach, I reflect on the past year and the new year. In 2022 I started practicing mindfulness and gratitude. Apparently, there is a “Science of Happiness”, and I am here for that journey. I’m working up to meditation and yoga … but that will happen mañana. I promise I won’t get too
- [Things to consider when buying property in Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/12/things-to-consider-when-buying-property-in-rocky-point/) - Every year hundreds of American and Canadian foreigners purchase property here in Puerto Peñasco as a part-time or full-time retirement home and purchasing a home in Rocky Point isn’t a complicated process but there are some key factors to consider before buying that second home you dreamed of. Financing Real Estate in Mexico In the
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/12/rotary-6/) - I have many people ask me, what is Rotary? So, I thought I would start this article by answering that question. Rotary is a global network of 1,400,000 neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers, who see a planet where people come together and take action to generate lasting change in the world, their communities, and
- [Better Than Me](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/12/better-than-me-2/) - “Better Than Me, Three Generations of Inner Strength” is a book written by Albert Monreal Quihuis. It is the winner of two International Latino Book Awards, “Most Inspirational Story and The Best Story with a Latina Theme.” This is a wonderful story of what life was like in the 1960s when Rocky Point was a
- [Feliz Navidad](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/12/feliz-navidad/) - Feliz Navidad everyone! That’s “Merry Christmas” to those of you who are language challenged. It’s that time of year! You should still be full from Thanksgiving, so now would be a good time to ‘walk off’ those extra calories in Puerto Peñasco. The town is still recovering from the motorcycle rally, and just in time
- [Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes Casago’s Erika Curiel as its New President](https://rptimes.com/erica-curiel/2022/12/puerto-penasco-convention-and-visitors-bureau-welcomes-casagos-erika-curiel-as-its-new-president/) - Curiel will use tourism expertise to grow Puerto Peñasco’s prominence as travel destination Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico (November 17, 2022) – The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) has announced that Erika Curiel has been named the new President of the organization’s board of directors. Curiel will lead the organization in continuing to promote
- [A New Slice of Paradise Right Here in Rocky Point…. Welcome to Encantame Soleil!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/12/a-new-slice-of-paradise-right-here-in-rocky-point-welcome-to-encantame-soleil/) - Feliz Diciembre Rocky Point… I sincerely hope your Thanksgiving was filled with many thanks, friends and good times. Special thank you’s go out to all of our local restaurant owners, bar owners, servers, bands and patrons over Rocky Point Bike Week…what a blast! It seems to get bigger and bigger with each passing year…what a
- [Festive Food & Drink for Winter Celebrations](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2022/12/festive-food-drink-for-winter-celebrations/) - Regardless of the time of year, Puerto Peñasco is definitely a large slice of Paradise! The Christmas holidays are rich with long-held traditions that include family and friends, who are treated to traditional food and drink. I am privileged to be included in the festivities of a large Mexican family, who share the preparations of
- [RFC actually translates to Real Flippin’ Complicated](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/12/rfc-actually-translates-to-real-flippin-complicated/) - Is the third time a charm or do you strike out? Right now I don’t have the enthusiasm to find out. I wanted to be one of the responsible, moral people (Personas Morales) who complied with the Mexican government demand that all non-national permanent residents register for an RFC (tax ID) number at the SAT
- [Living and dying in Mexico, who’ll help when you pass?](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/12/living-and-dying-in-mexico-wholl-help-when-you-pass/) - How many times have we heard people say, "I love living in Mexico. I'll be here until the day I die." When you die, your worries are over – and your family's worries begin. Although living in Mexico is pretty easy, when a non-national (expat/gringo) dies here, it's complicated. Nearly six years ago Linda Mottle
- [Food, music and wine are El Tapeo’s passion](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/12/food-music-and-wine-are-el-tapeos-passion/) - There is a saying that if you love what you do for a living, you never “work” a day in your life. This is certainly true for Laura Palacio, owner of El Tapeo Wine Bar and her partner Martin Quintero. Her very successful culinary venture sprung from her love for food, friends and fine wine.
- [Christmas Concert returns at St. Joseph’s in La Cholla](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/12/christmas-concert-returns-at-st-josephs-in-la-cholla/) - During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the sometimes frantic scramble to fulfill social commitments and wish lists. It can be easy to forget the real reason for the season; but something beautifully inspiring and peaceful can settle into the soul when we hear the traditional songs of Christmas. It slows
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/12/ask-capn-greg-97/) - November 7, 2022 Number 181 in a Series Cap’n Greg remembers a few days and nights spent in New Orleans many years ago. The expensive four-star hotel room just off the French Quarter was amazing, but only used for showers and tooth brushing. There was just too much going on to even turn down the
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2022/12/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-39/) - Tis The Season This year has been one of both hardship and celebration. Barb had been away from the rescue, taking care of much needed medical concerns. Her return, a source of great joy to friends near and far, was happily celebrated. But, even with the care and generosity of dedicated board members, staff, volunteers,
- [Ho! Ho! Ho! The Twelve days of Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/12/ho-ho-ho-the-twelve-days-of-rocky-point/) - It's the holidays!, time for ho, ho, ho, excited children and precious time off spent with family and friends. It’s that time of year where companies slow down, unused vacation days are taken and life rides in the slow lane. Why not spend the last month of the year at the beach? Hotels and resorts
- [Editorial December 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/12/editorial-december-2022/) - November was a very busy month for Puerto Peñasco with the Motorcycle Rally, Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, and the 5th Annual PEÑASCAZO 2022 organized by Baja Racing, Miguel and Oscar Palacio and hosted by Playa Bonita Resort where over 250 UTVs showed up to participate in this event that ran from Puerto Peñasco to El Golfo
- [Benefit Breakfast set by Women Helping Women](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/11/benefit-breakfast-set-by-women-helping-women/) - Men who are down on their luck in Rocky Point can grab a squeegee and a bottle of soapy water and get enough money for dinner and maybe a room for the night. But what can a woman with children do? Where can she go when domestic abuse, divorce or abandonment leave her with no
- [2 good photos plus palm tree?](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/11/2-good-photos-plus-palm-tree/) - Camping at the Playa de Oro RV Park in Puerto Peñasco in November has that sense of order that all’s right with the world. So many past Novembers have been shared with family, old friends, fishing buddies and total strangers, I am looking forward to doing it again. The weather is near perfect, the fly
- [Tia Katy’s Corner November 2019](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/11/tia-katys-corner-november-2019-2/) - Thanksgiving has always been a time for me to reflect on all that I have to be grateful for. However, before I founded the Educarte program my list did not include my sons having had access to a free public-school education through high school. I was surprised and heartbroken to learn that the cost to
- [Feliz Noviembre and shrimp season! Amo el camaron!](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/11/feliz-noviembre-and-shrimp-season-amo-el-camaron/) - Shrimp season starts in September and goes roughly until April. The rule of thumb is that the shrimp is fresh in the months that have an “R” in them. You can still purchase shrimp in the summer months, it’s just frozen stock from the season. We buy our shrimp at Jessy’s Shrimp Market, on the
- [A new representative and an important service for Rocky Point: Alexander Ash - SkyMed.](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/11/a-new-representative-and-an-important-service-for-rocky-point-alexander-ash-skymed/) - If you haven’t noticed Rocky Point is growing and with the growth comes much needed additions. Yes, there are more cars (aka more time spent at the border on weekends), but there are also new services, new buildings, new restaurants, and new activities every day. An important service to take special note of is SkyMed,
- [The difference between a Notaría Pública vs Notary Public](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/11/the-difference-between-a-notaria-publica-vs-notary-public/) - If you are in the process of buying property here in Rocky Point, then you will hear the term Notario who is the Mexican lawyer responsible for closing your transaction however many foreigners confuse United States’ notary publics with Mexican Notario Público. This article will discuss the importance and difference between a Mexican Notaría Pública
- [Rotary](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/11/rotary-5/) - October was a very busy month for our local Rotary Club. We held our first assembly meeting to nominate future club officers, balance the budget, and plan future projects. Our three exchange students, from Germany, Taiwan and Brazil are now settled in with their hosting families and are attending school. These students will work with
- [Our Lady of Guadalupe](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/11/our-lady-of-guadalupe/) - Emperss of the Americas In 1531 of the current era, ten years after the conquest of the Aztecs by the Conquistador Hernan Cortez, the indigenous people of Mexico were still in revolt due to the cruel dictatorial treatment of the Spaniards. By then, some natives had converted to Christianity, but the oppression continued with pending
- [Borrowing Trouble?](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/11/borrowing-trouble/) - It is interesting to me to hear the reasons people have for visiting, or not visiting, our fair city. Having spent a month or so enjoying the cool mountain air of central Arizona during the August and September heat, I had the opportunity to hear from, and be questioned by, quite a few folks about
- [Mermaid’s Market Begins Their 11th Season](https://rptimes.com/margarita-mermaids/2022/11/mermaids-market-begins-their-11th-season/) - The first Mermaid’s Market was held back in December of 2012. With just a handful of artists, it was a rather small event. The home of the Mermaid’s Market for all of these years since has been the “Shrimp Park” Plaza - located at a perfect intersection that is centrally located in town. The event
- [It’s Time to Give Thanks!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/11/its-time-to-give-thanks/) - Feliz Noviembre Rocky Point………it is our month of thanks and Thanksgiving! I am very thankful that I found our piece of heaven here in Rocky Point. I am grateful for the many friends I have met along the way……even those that squirt taco sauce all over me at the Taco Stand………POWERS! Thankfully, we have amazing
- [Cooking Mexican for Cool Weather](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2022/11/cooking-mexican-for-cool-weather/) - With good fortune cooler weather will have arrived by the time you are reading this. If not, save this recipe for later, because all who have tasted Black Bean Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Stew have given enthusiastic endorsements. Black beans and sweet potatoes, frijoles negros y camotes, are a favorite ingredient combination in Mexican cuisine,
- [Holiday events slated at St. Joseph’s Church](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/11/holiday-events-slated-at-st-josephs-church/) - Several activities and services are planned for the Christmas season at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Cholla. The first will be on Nov. 27, the start of Advent, with the blessing of the Advent Wreath in the church and individual wreaths for parishioners’ homes. A favorite tradition in the church is the lighting of
- [Los Angeles to Rocky Point in six hours](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/11/los-angeles-to-rocky-point-in-six-hours/) - Trains, cars and planes The new Calafia Airlines flights between Tijuana International Airport and Puerto Peñasco are becoming quite popular, with planes nearly full on the Friday run. Our daughter, who lives in Santa Monica, California, loves to visit Rocky Point but dreads the 10 to 12-hour door-to-door journey. Although MapQuest or Google Maps will
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/11/ask-capn-greg-96/) - Number 180 in a Series SUE WESTERGAARD OF CASA GRANDE: I visited Rocky Point for the first-time last month. Had a ball. But a guy told me, “You should have been here 30 years ago.” Why would he say that? CAP’N GREG: How old was the guy? SUE: About your age. CAP’N GREG: Mid-forties? SUE:
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2022/11/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-2/) - BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER We Give Thanks for Those Who Give This month’s article is about Thanks-Giving. Not the Plymouth Rock-Native American-Pilgrim celebration we learned about in elementary school. And not the food-fest that has us all changing into sweatpants after dinner and swearing we’ll never eat like that again. This is about thanking all
- [Places to Stay Anita K 11-22](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/11/places-to-stay-anita-k-11-22/) - Oh, the places you’ll go in Rocky Point. Yes, Dr. Seuss, there are so many unique beach experiences and private retreats in our seaside town. Different sizes, shapes, and views, that can fit perfectly for you and your family or friends. Puerto Peñasco has always been a seaside town with awesome places to stay offering
- [Editorial November 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/11/editorial-november-2022/) - Ahhhh, lovely November…still warm enough for shorts, bathing suits and watersports, yet cool enough in the mornings and evenings for a hoodie. Looking forward to perfect weather for the Motorcycle Rally and Thanksgiving! I was going to say that the town really got jumping last month, but we never really slowed down – I mean
- [Fall Get Away...](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/10/fall-get-away/) - October and November are my favorite months to visit Puerto Peñasco. The air and water temperature are good, the weather is very stable, and the fly fishing can be spectacular. I am not the only one who enjoys the fall in Rocky Point. Families with kids get a fall break, the motorcycle rally happens around
- [Tia Katy’s Corner - October 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/10/tia-katys-corner-october-2022/) - EDUCARTE TO HOST 1st EVER “LOTERIA” EVENT IN NOVEMBER! Since I founded the Educarte program in Rocky Point in 2016, more than 90% of the funding to support the program has been provided by donations to our non-profit partner in the United States. The local Educarte team and I are incredibly grateful for the generous
- [Happy Fall Y’all](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/10/happy-fall-yall/) - Fall is my favorite season and October is my favorite month. Growing up in Kansas, October was when the leaves started changing, and the air gets crisp but not cold. There’s apple cider, roasted pumpkin seeds, red and golden leaves falling, and pumpkins everywhere. There are Halloween parties with hayrides, hay mazes, and bobbing for
- [Rocky Point’s Light Shines Bright During Storm Response](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/10/rocky-points-light-shines-bright-during-storm-response/) - Hurricane Kay impacted Puerto Peñasco last month as it made landfall as a Tropical Storm on September 9th causing some significant damage along coastal residences and business along the Malecón, and, fortunately no serious injuries or deaths were reported. Kay weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm bringing heavy winds, rain and a storm
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/10/rotary-4/) - October is such a beautiful time in Puerto Peñasco, and it is also a very busy time for our Rotary Club. As many of our residents return for the Fall and Winter, we are planning events to involve them in our efforts to improve life in our community. Our annual Polio Plus Dinner will be
- [Mexico’s Civil War](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/10/mexicos-civil-war/) - The Reform Laws War 1856-1861 Historically, Mexico had been under Spanish Rule which included the power of the Catholic Church over the citizens. In 1854 there were members of both Conservative and Liberal political persuasions. The Conservatives were happy with the way the government was structured. The Liberals were not. Florencio Villarreal, a Liberal, drew
- [What’s in a name?](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/10/whats-in-a-name/) - I recently had a conversation with a guy I met while vacationing up in the mountains of central Arizona, about Rocky Point. It seems that this guy was going to visit our fair city for the first time and wanted to know “everything” about it. When the topic of where to stay came around, I
- [What’s Better Than Your Birthday with Friends? Your Birthday with Friends in Rocky Point!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/10/whats-better-than-your-birthday-with-friends-your-birthday-with-friends-in-rocky-point/) - Feliz Octubre Rocky Point……….ahhhhh, my favorite time of the year…….the start of the holiday season! Fall is always fantastic weather in Rocky Point and the nights are even better when we have to start breaking out………OMG what is that? A PANCHO????? Yes, we made it through some sticky days, but the good vibes and good
- [Owner will carry!](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2022/10/owner-will-carry/) - Considerations Related to an Owner-Financed Property Transaction Part 1 of 3 Having been a real estate professional in Puerto Peñasco for more than 20 years, I have been involved in over 100 owner-financed property transactions. Owner financing is almost the only financing available to foreigners (that’s us – Americans, Canadians, other non-Mexican citizens). The few
- [Pets will be blessed at St. Joe’s on Oct. 2](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/10/pets-will-be-blessed-at-st-joes-on-oct-2/) - Pets of all sorts will receive a blessing at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church after the 8:30 bilingual Mass on Sunday, Oct. 2, in honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. All are welcome to bring their pets either in a carrier or on a leash. If you plan to attend Mass and
- [<strong>Cholla’s O’House announces</strong>](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/10/chollas-ohouse-announces/) - The Cholla Bay Oyster House patio is a favorite spot for seaside seafood, but these days it has stiff competition from the Upstairs Sports Bar with its happy hour and game-day specials. The Sports Bar is air conditioned, has five televisions, plus, there’s a great view of Cholla Bay, Black Mountain and the Pinacate volcano.
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/10/ask-capn-greg-95/) - Number 179 in a Series MIKE BARATA FROM TUCSON: Why doesn't Rocky Point do something about the street flooding during the monsoons? CAP'N GREG: Great question, Mike. As always, Cap’n Greg has an explanation. There’s an old joke about a guy who lives in a house with a bad roof. Every time it rains, he
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2022/10/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter/) - Autumn in Rocky Point October is not only one of my two favorite months in Puerto Peñasco, but also the month where we begin to put the difficulties of extreme heat and humidity behind us. The smell of sugar skulls hangs in the air as pending holidays draw close. The city takes on an aura
- [21 Reasons to become an expat in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/10/21-reasons-to-become-an-expat-in-puerto-penasco-mexico/) - Have you ever considered becoming an expat? Some people may ask what exactly is an “Expat”? Expat is a shortened slang that comes from the word “expatriate” - which basically means living outside your native country. Has the idea of living abroad, ever crossed your mind on a vacation? There you are lounging on a
- [Editorial Octuber 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/10/editorial-octuber-2022/) - Buh-bye September…Hello October! Oh, I sure hope the weather breaks early this month so we can fully enjoy all the events that are starting to happen this month – tis the start of the season! Check out our Events Page in every edition and if you are on social media, you can check out our
- [No Sniveling](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/09/no-sniveling/) - Emblazoned on T-shirts, bumper stickers, and posters since the early 80s, the No Sniveling saying is the perfect thought if you are visiting Puerto Peñasco in September. Normally, I am singing the praises of our funky little beach town. But if you visit in September, you are in for some heat, humidity, and a probable
- [Tia Katy’s Corner September 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/09/tia-katys-corner-september-2022/) - Homework Clubs: My Happy Place! We started this program in 2016 supporting 72 students from kindergarten through high school. That first year we thought that we would only have to provide our younger students with the resources they needed to be able to begin the school year—primarily a backpack full of required school supplies. However,
- [Happy September! The last month of our crazy busy summer season in Puerto Peñasco.](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/09/happy-september-the-last-month-of-our-crazy-busy-summer-season-in-puerto-penasco/) - The high season is always fast-paced and interesting as an Airbnb host. Most of our renters are awesome. We love to host you at our condos and want you to have the best time and enjoy everything that our town has to offer. We love to give our recommendations and insights on yummy eats and
- [Summer Season Continues Hitting on All Cylinders](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/09/summer-season-continues-hitting-on-all-cylinders/) - As summer winds down, so does the busy tourist season but statistics show that Puerto Peñasco maintains its position as the most frequently visited destination in all northwest Mexico, making it a destination for real estate and business investment. A great example of this was 4th of July weekend which typically marks the vacation period
- [Rotary Club](https://rptimes.com/rotary-club/2022/09/rotary-club-4/) - Dr. Antonio Castro and nurse Rosa Alejandra recently spoke to our Rotary Club concerning necessary fumigation strategies against rickettsia that must go hand in hand with the efforts of de-ticking dogs. The Rocky Point Rotary Club in conjunction with the Peñasco Department of Health continue to fight this serious health issue. There will be several
- [What Happened to The Great Aztec Empire after The Conquest?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/09/what-happened-to-the-great-aztec-empire-after-the-conquest-2/) - With altruistic intentions, the Spanish Conquistadors and Franciscan friars were committed to protecting the Indios. Their initial goal was to Europeanizes the Mexica, integrating them into Christianity and the Spanish culture. The friars were especially dedicated to the task. Padre Pedro de Gante (1480-1572) is known as “the first of the great educators of the
- [It’s summer](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/09/its-summer/) - Of all times of the year, living in Peñasco during August and September are the most trying months. The temperatures rise from the merely uncomfortable in June and July, to the downright torrid. The humidity rises to levels nearing 100% and the sea temperatures climb into the mid 90°F+ range. In years past our town
- [Rocky Point Times Photo Contest Congratulations to All!!! And The Winner Is……](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/09/rocky-point-times-photo-contest-congratulations-to-all-and-the-winner-is/) - Feliz Septiembre to all our fine friends in Rocky Point!!! We made it through almost all of summer and WOW, it was a beautiful summer. The weather was not too hot or as muggy as I remember some years but maybe I should just put a muzzle in it because I do not want to
- [All are welcome, all belong](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/09/all-are-welcome-all-belong/) - St. Joseph’s Mission Church in La Cholla has continued to evolve, since November of 2014, when the first Mass was held in the cinder block shell that would become a beautiful chapel. From the bring-your-own-chair days when we shooed out the pigeons and dogs before Mass, to standing-room-only services, weddings and events, the one constant,
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/09/ask-capn-greg-94/) - The first week I spent in Cozumel so many years ago was the best time I ever had. The second through the fifth were oaky, but nothing like the first. I’ve always heard it said that, “You can’t go back.” I guess that means the first time you try something, if your high expectations are
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/09/barbs-dog-rescue/) - A Summer to Forget You have probably heard the old adage, “When it rains, it pours.” And no, we aren’t talking about the yearly monsoon season that always brings complications to the area. This article addresses what has been one of the most challenging of all the summers we have faced. The problems are serious,
- [Cholla Bay Day: Eat, Drink & Still No Sniveling](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/09/cholla-bay-day-eat-drink-still-no-sniveling/) - Take the sandy road to Cholla Bay and you might be surprised at all the destinations you can visit. In fact, you can make it a day trip, and explore and experience a fun day in Cholla Bay. One of the oldest bars in Rocky Point where thousands of friendships, memories and romances have been
- [Editorial September 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/09/editorial-september-2022/) - Rain! Rain! Rain! While Arizona was being hammered with rain during this monsoon season, Peñasco actually had a few days as well…enough to make our roofs leak, flood some parts of town and undo some of the potholes fills. Sonoyta was an absolute mess mid-month with slides and water everywhere. Hwy. 85 from Gila Bend
- [Hot, Hot, Hot](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/08/hot-hot-hot/) - Those were my thoughts as I levitated and hovered over my car seat, trying not to roast my back side. August in Peñasco has the Heat Rash Index in the Extreme Danger Zone. Once your air conditioner takes your vehicle to a comfortable level I suggest you may want to explore Peñasco while fewer people
- [Tia Katy’s Corner August 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/08/tia-katys-corner-august-2022/) - Since 2012 Kathleen Duncan, known as Tia Katy to the kids of Rocky Point, has dedicated her life to improving the lives of young people in need in this community. In 2016 she founded a program called ‘Educarte’ focused on providing local youth with a path out of poverty through education. How you can help
- [Many Road Upgrades to be Completed This Year](https://rptimes.com/many-road-upgrades/2022/08/many-road-upgrades-to-be-completed-this-year/) - The first 97 million pesos for paving in this municipality have already been authorized and will be used to carry out modernization and asphalt work on nine streets in different areas of Puerto Peñasco, reported Jose Luis Montijo Torres. The director of Municipal Public Works notified that these resources will be used to carry out
- [Getting Top Dollar for your Home](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/08/getting-top-dollar-for-your-home/) - In this hot real estate market sellers are demanding top dollar for their homes but once the inspection report is conducted many sellers will realize that a lack annual maintenance has reduced the value of their property. Here in Puerto Peñasco salt and sea air are highly corrosive breaking down the best materials including stainless
- [ROTARY](https://rptimes.com/sally-dalton/2022/08/rotary-3/) - The theme for Rotary International this year is “lmagine” and Maria Conchita Peralta Melgar is the 2022-2023 president of the Rotary Club Mar de Peñasco. Maria's term began on July 1st. The most recent activity of our club was a free dental clinic. For the 12th time, under the leadership of Dr. Roy Bryant the
- [The End of One Oppression and The Beginning of Another](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/08/the-end-of-one-oppression-and-the-beginning-of-another/) - Years before the official abolishment of the Repartimiento in 1720 CE, this economic system was on its way out. Repartimiento was dependent upon the available Indio population of forced labor by the Spanish. Many natives were either killed off or died from European disease of one sort or another; villages shrank and disappeared. Most of
- [Potholes???  We don’t need no stinkin’ potholes!!](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/08/potholes-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-potholes/) - Apologies to actor Alfonso Bedoya. His line (as the bandito, Gold Hat) “Badges?! We don’ need no stinkin’ badges!” in the 1948 movie, Treasure of the Sierra Madre (and reused as a tag line in Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles), prompted the title of this article. As wonderful as living in Peñasco is, there are a
- [Animal Murals with Important Message Throughout the City](https://rptimes.com/mario-garcia/2022/08/animal-murals-with-important-message-throughout-the-city/) - Murals are being produced throughout the city with the message about the need to spay and neuter pets. These murals are being produced in areas with high visibility for pedestrians and automobiles. The intent of these murals is the desire to maximize the message regarding the need to sterilize pets and help reduce the high
- [From Rocky Point to Paris………](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/08/from-rocky-point-to-paris/) - And Back Again…..Whew!!! Feliz Agosto Rocky Point…….what a fun summer it has become! Hopefully, you have been enjoying the nicer temperatures in the beginning of July. There were several nights in JULY that I got to sleep with my balcony doors open which was so relaxing just hearing the waves. There were even some days
- [Historic Margaritaville Bar Demolished](https://rptimes.com/margaritaville/2022/08/historic-margaritaville-bar-demolished/) - Surely, you Rocky Point old timers all remember the popular Margaritaville bar on the road towards the Mirador. Well, it is no more. The property had been vacant for many years and had deteriorated past the point of repair so, finally, the landmark had to go. Many wanted to buy the place over the years,
- [Summer attendance may be low but there is Mass every Sunday](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/08/summer-attendance-may-be-low-but-there-is-mass-every-sunday/) - Around a dozen residents of Rocky Point attend Mass every Sunday at St. Joseph’s Church in La Cholla. That number would not be sufficient to warrant the services of a priest and altar servers each week; however, the church enjoys a year-round flow of visitors and seasonal residents. “We have 14 pews and during the
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/08/ask-capn-greg-93/) - Nogales, Arizona, native Leonardo Martinez sent me an email many months ago asking for a good lunch spot to take the wife and kids on his first visit to Rocky Point. I told him my personal favorite is Asadero Viva Mexico. Hang a left on the first street off the Malecon, and there it is.
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2022/08/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-38/) - The Reality Facing Homeless Dogs The dog was sleeping fitfully when the hot August sun began to rise in the sky. Fully awake now, the pain in his stomach became a reminder of the little girl who use to bring him food. Many days ago, the family had all left. This wasn’t unusual, except this
- [What a Flamingo in Rocky Point?](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/08/what-a-flamingo-in-rocky-point/) - Flamingo Facts: 12 things you probably don’t know about flamingos Why am I writing about flamingos? Well for the first time in my history of Rocky Point, I was sent a picture of a beautiful flamingo over by Islas Del Mar island sanctuary (Thank you Corey). Special thanks to Pablo Guzman and Islas Del Mar
- [Editorial august 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/08/editorial-august-2022/) - Last month, over the July 4th weekend, Encantame Towers showcased one of their newest projects, Encantame Estates. Guests had the chance to snap up a residential lot or two if their name was drawn at this event. Encantame Resorts Developer, Miguel Guevara and Sales and Marketing Director, Keith Allen gave us a look at floorplans,
- [Good Old Summertime](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/07/good-old-summertime/) - Early summer is still a good time to fly fish Puerto Peñasco before the humid days of late summer and early fall. Summer fly fishing does require a plan, and here is one that I have used for years. Get out on the water early, pre light. I am geared up and ready to launch
- [TIA KATY’S CORNER JULY 2020](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/07/tia-katys-corner-july-2020/) - This month I thought it would be interesting to re-share an abbreviated version of my article from July of 2020 and then provide a brief update on where we are today! July 2020: An unexpected shift from education to food In 2016 we launched a program that began by providing 72 young people in Puerto
- [Keeping it cool in Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/07/keeping-it-cool-in-puerto-penasco/) - July is here and you are probably enjoying your summer vacation by the beach and pool. However, sometimes you need other options if you need a break from the sun and heat, so here are some suggestions for things to do around town. Things to do with kids #1 Pool and beach (obviously!) Don’t forget
- [Talavera](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/07/talavera/) - Talavera tile. I love it! I could decorate my entire house in Talavera tiles and pottery. I go crazy at Rodeo Drive at the big Talavera store. I literally want everything in there. When we were building a raised planter in our backyard, I was at Karma Tile every week selecting Talavera tiles to decorate
- [To Build or Not to Build? that is the Question](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/07/to-build-or-not-to-build-that-is-the-question/) - Buyers often wonder what is less expensive to buy an existing home for sale or to buy an empty lot and build your own home? With the real estate market on a historic trajectory upwards, this article will discuss advantages and compare both. 2021 is a historic year in real estate sales with the total
- [Rotary](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/07/rotary-2/) - Being a member of the Rotary Club in Puerto Peñasco guarantees you many opportunities to roll up your sleeves and get busy!!! You may find yourself administering medicine to dogs and cats in order to prevent rickettsia or you may find yourself working side by side with other Rotarians to paint handicapped accessibility sports on
- [Aztec Religion and Practices](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/07/aztec-religion-and-practices/) - Believing in more than one God, the Aztecs are known as a polytheistic culture. They believed that there was a god for almost every purpose and aspect of Aztec life. It was so intrinsic in their everyday life, ceremonies, daily practices and beliefs, even the way they dressed, that their social organization and their religion
- [Another thing…](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/07/another-thing/) - If you have lived in, or visited, Peñasco often you are used to seeing things under construction...especially on Sandy Beach. Sometimes they even get finished. During the past two decades, many projects have been initiated in our town only to fall prey to a crashing economy (2008-2010), funding drying up and/or for no discernible reason
- [Show Us Your Amigos!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/07/show-us-your-amigos/) - It’s Time For The Rocky Point Times Photo Contest!!! Aww, the wonders of summer are upon us. As temperatures scorched up into the 100’s and beyond in southwestern America, the temps staying a breezy mid 80’s in Rocky Point. This is why we vacation and why we own a second or even primary homes here.
- [The Case of the Disappearing Empanadas – Again!](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2022/07/the-case-of-the-disappearing-empanadas-again/) - In 2016 something new and wonderful in the form of Argentine-style empanadas came to town. Patty and Carlos swept the awards at A Taste of Peñasco, and many people found their artsy little empanada shop called Empanadas Argentina, right on the main boulevard as you enter Rocky Point. Then they disappeared - Carlos, Patty, their
- [The Chubasco that was a Cyclone](https://rptimes.com/gene-frank/2022/07/the-chubasco-that-was-a-cyclone/) - It was to have been an idyllic cruise The sailboat was acting crazy. With the bow high in the air, it leaped from the water. It shuddered and tilted to the right and plunged. Water rushed from its sides as it cut a wave. All at once the boat was being swept from the cove
- [Padre Marco welcomes first visitor to his home](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/07/padre-marco-welcomes-first-visitor-to-his-home/) - When the Bishop of Mexicali decided to establish a new parish in Puerto Peñasco, he designated Padre Marco Lopez as pastor to oversee two churches and manage all expenses of the parish and his own living expenses. With no residence at either location, Marco rented a small studio apartment in a noisy area down town
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/07/ask-capn-greg-92/) - Cap’n Greg hardly ever gives bad advice, but on those rare occasions when he does, it’s because he has been out in the sun too long, or it’s someone else’s fault. For example, last month on these colorful and informative pages, I advised a visitor to avoid long lines going home by getting up early
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2022/07/barbs-dog-rescue-8/) - Dog Food Needed: Again? Check out our first July photo. Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words! A personal message from Barb “Every day the phone rings with more pleas for help. Who could turn them away? Mamas with babies, starving dogs, abandoned puppies, dogs who have been horribly abused or neglected…and so
- [Recent additions, new spots to dine, shop and check out.](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/07/recent-additions-new-spots-to-dine-shop-and-check-out/) - What used to be storage garages of the Sonoran properties has today turned into an interesting collection of marketplaces for those in Sandy Beach. Majestic Marketplace. Where at? Turn into the street (P. a Las Olas, Playa Arenos) the same street you would turn to go to Banditos, Garufa Steakhouse & Chango’s and you’ll encounter
- [Editorial JUly 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/07/editorial-july-2022/) - I’m so thankful I live in Peñasco, even more so this time of the year when Arizona is getting so freaking hot. Yes, I know, we have humidity, but we also have the glorious Sea of Cortez. We’re getting so spoiled here with all the great food choices, activities, freedom to roam – so many
- [June is Fly Fishing Season](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/06/june-is-fly-fishing-season/) - Puerto Peñasco is a wonderful vacation spot, and the fly fishing is excellent in the early summer and late fall. Temperatures are manageable especially if you are playing in the water. The fly fishing can be fast and furious with many hungry fish to cast your fly toward. You can cast from shore, but it
- [A Tale of Tides](https://rptimes.com/kim-hockley/2022/06/a-tale-of-tides/) - Your eagerly anticipated arrival to Rocky Point finds you with your feet in the sand, the sun on your face, poised, ready to take that inaugural first dip into the ocean….but wait…..what? Why is the water way out there? Don’t be alarmed. Here is the skinny on nature’s intricate and magnificent plans. During the next
- [ISAI’S STORY: from “WE BELIEVE WE CAN” to “WE KNOW WE CAN” in six years!](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/06/isais-story-from-we-believe-we-can-to-we-know-we-can-in-six-years/) - As many of you know, in 2016 I started a program called ‘Educarte’ to provide local youth with a path out of poverty through education. This program is rooted in my very strong belief that where a child starts in life should not determine where they finish and that the best tool, we can give
- [Mexico President Lopez Obrador Authorizes Completion of Rocky Point Home Port](https://rptimes.com/sonoran-article/2022/06/mexico-president-lopez-obrador-authorizes-completion-of-rocky-point-home-port/) - Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo announced that the president of Mexico has authorized continuation of construction on the Home Port project in Rocky Point. The Governor indicated that the amount of the investment has yet to be defined, but he commented that the project will move forward due to the positive impact that it will have
- [Social Media Page June](https://rptimes.com/social-media/2022/06/social-media-page-june/) - 1. As of May 17th face masks are no longer mandatory in Puerto Peñasco. 2. Warmer weather is coming - remember Muebles Coloniales can keep you cool with their large selection of mini-splits! 3. Las Palomas Phase III is now selling! 4. We visited La Tapatia Bakery and if you haven’t tried their sweet breads
- [April blooms into historic month for Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/06/april-blooms-into-historic-month-for-puerto-penasco/) - April proved to be an historic month as Puerto Peñasco with the Easter holiday boosting tourism numbers, a non-stop flight service began departing from the airport, another clean beach recognition was awarded to the city and the mask mandate was finally lifted. Puerto Peñasco saw positive tourism numbers over the two-week period of Semana Santa
- [ROTARY CLUB](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/06/rotary-club-3/) - This is the time of the year that Rotary takes a moment to reflect on accomplishments and challenges that may or may not have occurred during the 2021-2022 service year. Here is a recap of what happened: 1. Organized the Alas de Amor dental clinic- serving 161 dentals seen for cleanings, fillings and extractions. 2.
- [Amaranth Sacred food of the Aztecs](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/06/amaranth-sacred-food-of-the-aztecs/) - For over seven thousand years, before the arrival of the Spaniards, the pre-Columbian Aztecs and indigenous people of what is now Mexico, and some areas of South America were cultivating Amaranth. This plant was their principal staple food. Amaranth’s nutritious importance to the Aztecs was comparable to corn and beans. It was made into tortillas
- [Road Trip](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/06/road-trip/) - What do you for variety do when you live in a paradise like Puerto Peñasco? Why, you go looking for other pieces of paradise! After all, there are as many places in this wide world we live in that qualify as ‘paradise’ as there are peoples’ opinion as to what it really is. When those
- [The Perfect Weather Starts with You](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/06/the-perfect-weather-starts-with-you/) - Feliz Junio mis amigos. What a fantastic few months it has been with the amazing weather we have been having. Warm days, not too windy, nice cool evenings…a blessed time to be in Rocky Point for sure. Shout out to my buddy Austin Powers for the guacamole shower at the taco stand outside Banditos (see
- [Mission Accomplished!](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/06/mission-accomplished/) - Padre Marco Lopez has a place to lay his head. The nearly year-long project of building a residence for the new pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, was complete enough last month, to allow him to move in. Small “punch list” items will still need to be taken care of, but he comfortably relocated, along
- [Oyster House at Cholla Bay adds BBQ, pizza, ice cream](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/06/oyster-house-at-cholla-bay-adds-bbq-pizza-ice-cream/) - The Cholla Bay Oyster House has gradually evolved since it’s opening in 2016. Owner John Makarchuk started with a small, one-story restaurant and patio with a great view of Cholla Bay and a tapas-style menu. The patio grew, a second-story sports bar area was added and the menu expanded to include steaks, seafood dinners and
- [Happy Anniversary Casago! A Look Back at What They’ve Achieved](https://rptimes.com/casago/2022/06/happy-anniversary-casago-a-look-back-at-what-theyve-achieved/) - Casago comes from humble beginnings and has grown into a fantastic global company dedicated to customer service whether you’re a property owner seeking propety management or a rental customer looking for the perfect vacation getaway. Their employees offer quality, warmth and professionalism and are the heart of the company. The Casago team is staffed with
- [Ask Cap’n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/06/ask-capn-greg-91/) - The good news is that more and more people are discovering what a wonderful place Peñasco is. The not so good news is that every now and then it seems all those people want to cross the border at the same time. Here's a conversation I had with Ann of Avondale. ANN: I have such
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/linda-bernard/2022/06/barbs-dog-rescue-7/) - Everyone Loves Puppies It’s true. Who doesn’t love a puppy? They’re soft and fluffy. They’re cute and cuddly. At Barb’s, we love everything about them. In fact, puppies by far make up the largest percentage of the 1,000 dogs placed by Barb each year. While some puppies arrive at Barb’s along with their mother, many
- [A song (Canción) for you, and a taste of tequila](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/06/a-song-cancion-for-you-and-a-taste-of-tequila/) - Tequila…when in Mexico, tequila is a popular choice. And it should be as this tasty liquid has been acknowledged as a distinctive product of Mexico through first NAFTA and now the United States Mexican Canada Agreement. Yes, Tequila is Mexico’s own. Around town, this aged tradition is readily available in bars, restaurants, shops and even
- [Obligations of Real Estate Advisors in The State of Sonora](https://rptimes.com/ampi/2022/06/obligations-of-real-estate-advisors-in-the-state-of-sonora/) - As with other professions, real estate advisors are obligated to meet certain criteria in order to maintain their businesses. A real estate license issued by the State of Sonora is the first requirement. No license issued in another state or country may replace or substitute for the Sonora Real Estate License. Once an advisor has
- [Editorial JUNE 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/06/editorial-june-2022/) - Rocky Point is on fire, no not literally of course, but it is absolutely booming with new tourism highs, new businesses opening by the day, and lots of new construction and projects happening. Big new developments are being finished and new ones have, or are about to start like blue at Las Palomas, Sonoran Star
- [Marvelous May Merriment](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/05/marvelous-may-merriment/) - You can put away the polar fleece it’s time for flip flops and swim trunks. The water is warming up, and the evenings are really pleasant. You may want to stroll along the Malecon in Old Port or enjoy dinner on a cantina patio with a gorgeous Sea of Cortez view. As the water warms
- [Tia Katy’s Corner May 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/05/tia-katys-corner-may-2022/) - MY WHY: For the past nine years I have devoted much of my life to improving the lives of kids in this community. The program I started in 2016 to help provide local youth with a path out of poverty through education has grown from employing a local team of two professionals supporting 72 students
- [A bit of reflection on being a Mom and Mexico, for Mother’s Day…](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/05/a-bit-of-reflection-on-being-a-mom-and-mexico-for-mothers-day/) - Your life changes in a moment the second you hear that first cry from your newborn. I consider myself the worlds okay-est mom, as the joke goes. I love my kids more than life itself but being a human in charge of smaller humans is really hard. I think the most important thing is understanding
- [SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE](https://rptimes.com/social-media/2022/05/social-media-page-2/) - 1 - ECO PHARMACY at the end of Calle 13 does not just carry medications, it also has ORGANIC Vanilla! 2 - If you love pizza, you have to give Mama Mia Pizza a try! Located on Blvd. Fremont inside Plaza Mision del Mar, right next to Las Conchas gas station. 3 - Head Out
- [Tips for Submitting a Real Estate Purchase Offer](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/05/tips-for-submitting-a-real-estate-purchase-offer/) - Any wealth coach would say that owning real estate should be an asset in everybody’s portfolio and the good news is if you are currently visiting Puerto Peñasco you are located in the Mecca of real estate investment so this article will discuss the process of submitting a real estate purchase offer. AMPI First and
- [ROTARY CLUB](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/05/rotary-club-2/) - The Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club has been busy approving and supporting projects that will benefit our community. As a result of fundraising that took place this year, we are able to support several projects. We were able to support our local Red Cross with the purchase and donation of a radio repeater. The Red Cross
- [La Malinche](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/05/la-malinche-2/) - Heroin, Traitor or Diplomat? La Malinche was born circa 1500 CE, the exact date of her birth or death, 1527 (?), is not known for sure. She was born to a nobleman in Oluta, a city in the eastern edge of the Veracruz region of Mexico, on the commemorative day dedicated to the Goddess of
- [Ramblin’](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/05/ramblin/) - People often ask me, “where do you get your ideas for your articles?” The answer is, from just living in our beautiful town. With the juggernaut that is tourism impacting our fair city, finding topics of interest for both newcomers and long-time residents is an easy matter. While it is true that those of us
- [My Calafia Flight 5-22](https://rptimes.com/my-calafia/2022/05/my-calafia-flight-5-22/) - I just stepped off the first Calafia Airlines flight from Tijuana to Puerto Peñasco today. WOW! Easy, smooth, and fast. It took us a whole 43 minutes to get from Tijuana, Baja California to Rocky Point – great scenery, no hassles, and a direct flight. You can catch this flight from Peñasco to Tijuana, and
- [Mermaid's Market: 10th Season Finale](https://rptimes.com/mermaid-market/2022/05/mermaids-market-10th-season-finale/) - After a brief break in April, there are two Mermaid's Market scheduled for the month of May. The first one will be on Saturday, May 7th. We are happy to announce that the second market in May will be our Season Finale Party for this 10th season of the Mermaid's Market. The "Pirate and Mermaid
- [Tips for best results at medical clinics](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/05/tips-for-best-results-at-medical-clinics/) - What do you do when you are sick or injured in Rocky Point? It is at least three hours’ drive to an emergency care facility. So a Peñasco clinic could be crucial. Although practices we expect up north are sometimes skipped, we have received top-notch care many times at San José Clinic on Benito Juarez
- [Sunshine, Friends & Condos](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/05/sunshine-friends-condos/) - Feliz Mayo my friends of Rocky Point! The weather sure is looking fabulous as we roll into May…ahhh…the sunshine, the warmer sea temperatures, the beach parties…it’s almost summer and we are in full swing. I had so much fun this past month when two college buddies came to visit Rocky Point. Thank you, Jerry and
- [Hallelujah, help has arrived](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/05/hallelujah-help-has-arrived/) - The lyrics to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” have been rewritten by many people for various occasions, one of the most familiar being a version for Christmas. I personally adapted the song for the wedding of a couple who were from different countries and cultures. The first verse went like this: Sometimes God has a special plan
- [Next best thing to a private jet](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/05/next-best-thing-to-a-private-jet/) - When I read the news of Calafia’s flights between Tijuana and Rocky Point, I thought there would be a very limited market for Peñasco business people or residents who really needed a commuter flight to Tijuana? However, since TJ is a major hub for flights to many cities in Mexico, those who want to travel
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/05/ask-capn-greg-90/) - Number 174 in a Series Ice. Is it safe? Can you drink the water? Are tortillas all the same? Is the shrimp I buy here any better than at the store at home? I had a conversation about a bunch of important stuff with Mike Nielson from Gilbert. MIKE: People tell me to avoid drinks
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2022/05/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-37/) - “I Get by With a Little Help from My Friends” If you are old enough to remember this snappy Beatles tune from 1967, or possibly Joe Cocker’s 2008 remake, then you know the gist of this song. Life can be complicated, but ever so much better if we have the support of special friends. If
- [Toes in the sand](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/05/toes-in-the-sand/) - What percentage of those who visit Rocky Point come just to fling themselves into the sea, sit on the beach, and sink their toes in the sand? A group of us just returned from an eight-day barefoot charter in the British Virgin Islands, island hopping. Every island we visited, we searched for that awesome beach
- [Editorial may 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/05/editorial-may-2022/) - I just stepped off the first Calafia Airlines flight from Tijuana to Puerto Peñasco today. Easy, smooth, and fast. It took us a whole 43 minutes to get from Tijuana, Baja California to Puerto Peñasco, Sonora – right over the Sea of Cortez - great scenery, no hassles, and a direct, smooth flight. Calafia’s new
- [Words of Hope -Centro Comunitario Palabras de Esperanza](https://rptimes.com/la-esperanza-community/2022/04/words-of-hope-centro-comunitario-palabras-de-esperanza/) - The beginning of this year has been exciting and full of activities benefit of the families of Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta. Thanks to all the support that we have received from all of you at our center we are able to offer programs that allow us to help everyone that comes to the center or
- [Aaahhh!](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2022/04/aaahhh/) - Spring is in the air, and the water is warming up, and I don’t need multiple layers of clothing to stay warm. Our brief winter makes me take note and appreciate spring even more. The fly fishing is on a steady improvement upward swing. After we get into April it seems like my fly-fishing days
- [Tia Katy’s Corner April 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/04/tia-katys-corner-april-2022/) - I first saw this quote in 2012 when I had begun thinking about making a significant commitment to helping kids in need in Rocky Point. At that time I spoke little Spanish, had very few connections in the community and had no idea where or how I would even begin. I also lived in Buckeye
- [Easter traditions in Mexico and Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/04/easter-traditions-in-mexico-and-puerto-penasco/) - Our little town is settling into the busy season. Spring break has come and gone, but the season is still in high gear. The weather in April is amazing, it’s not too hot, and not too cool. We still have our winter visitors, and April brings in our Easter/Semana Santa visitors. If you happen upon
- [SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE](https://rptimes.com/social-media/2022/04/social-media-page/) - 1 -Acuario de Peñasco is NOW OPEN! Open every day from 9am-6pm Calle Fray Servando & Durango in the Mirador Area. 2 - El Tapeo Wine Bar Peñasco had its first PAELLA FEST 2022 3 – Puerto Peñasco to Tijuana commercial flights to begin April 29th. Flights will be Monday and Friday For more info
- [Non-Stop Flight Service set to Resume at Mar de Cortes Airport](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/04/non-stop-flight-service-set-to-resume-at-mar-de-cortes-airport/) - Calafia Airlines recently announced non-stop flight service from Tijuana (TIJ) to Puerto Peñasco (PPE) that is scheduled to begin this month on April 29th, and is expected to open the doors to our, “sleepy little fishing village” to the bustle of national and international passengers originating from the west coast and giving a boost to
- [Puerto Peñasco Rotary Club](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/04/puerto-penasco-rotary-club/) - Spring in Rocky Point is a busy, busy time and so has it been for our local Rotary Club: The “Fish Bowl” fundraiser netted over $6,000 USD, Super Bowl Square sales netted $7,000 USD, and we netted $10,000 USD from the sale of the car which was so generously donated by Bill Gruwell of Courtesy
- [Cortez’s Journey to Montezuma](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/04/cortezs-journey-to-montezuma-3/) - The Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez arrived at the Yucatan Peninsula in February of 1519, Mayan speaking territory. Padre Geronimo de Aguilar, a Franciscan friar, was a shipwreck survivor from one of the earlier expeditions. He had been a captive of the local natives. He made his way to and joined Cortez’s entourage. While in captivity
- [Go where your nose goes](https://rptimes.com/rob-daylor/2022/04/go-where-your-nose-goes/) - If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Close your eyes and let your imagination run wild. Would it be the Amazon Jungle (no, snakes and critters, and Cannibals)? How about to see the pyramid's (Have to ride a camel and people have crooked knives to stab you with). I would
- [Red Cross Prepares for a Busy Start of High Season this Month](https://rptimes.com/red-cross-prepares/2022/04/red-cross-prepares-for-a-busy-start-of-high-season-this-month/) - Puerto Penasco expects a high tourist flow for the Spring Break and Easter period and the city is gearing up for the crowds. In various meetings, the Red Cross has coordinated in order to be ready to treat victims of accidents and injuries. The Relief Coordinator of the Red Cross reported that during the beginning
- [No Hay Problemas](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/04/no-hay-problemas/) - While those of us who live in, and love, Puerto Peñasco like to shout about how great our town is, living here. Taking into consideration unexpected things that pop up, from time to time, can sometimes be funny, sad, interesting or any combination of those emotions. When you have grown up in the states, there
- [Battle of the Mexican Beaches……](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/04/battle-of-the-mexican-beaches/) - Cabo Vs. Rocky Point!!! Feliz Abril Rocky Point. I hope everyone is enjoying the fantastic spring weather and of course my favorite time………SPRING BREAK in Rocky Point! The town sure has been jumping with college and high school kids and families from all over America. The array of license plates seen around town truly show
- [HPV](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/04/hpv/) - When the Spirit moves you Semana Santa (Holy Week), which begins on Palm Sunday, April 10, brings thousands of visitors to Rocky Point, the majority of them from within Mexico. You will see license plates from Baja Sur, Baja California, Chihuahua, and beyond. They come to be immersed in the sea, but don’t picture mass
- [Cholla Bay Passings](https://rptimes.com/cholla-bay/2022/04/cholla-bay-passings/) - The CBSC is saddened to notify the Cholla Bay community of the passing of Connie Horton in the early hours of March 28 at the age of 74. Connie has been bravely fighting a cancer diagnosis for nearly a year. She was always in amazing spirits considering the disease she was living with and the
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/04/ask-capn-greg-89/) - Contrary to what many of you may think, Cap'n Greg doesn't have all the answers. But his lack of knowledge on an array of subjects doesn't mean he won't offer up advice. QUESTION: When it's too hot in Peñasco for the pelicans to fly, what's your favorite brand of beer? CAP'N GREG: Cold is my
- [Rocky Point Baseball Clinic a Big Success](https://rptimes.com/robin-miller/2022/04/rocky-point-baseball-clinic-a-big-success/) - It was a pleasure to be invited to the baseball clinic this weekend. Beginning with Friday with the press conference and introduction of the coaches, which are professional and retired players and baseball enthusiasts. Then on Saturday, was the actual baseball clinic held at the local baseball stadium where I observed the coaches practicing skills
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2022/04/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-36/) - Everyone Loves a Happy Ending Trash to Treasure Perhaps it was a coincidence. Maybe it was luck. It might even have been fate, but something put a caring person in the right place at just the right time. It was miraculous she even heard the tiny yelps coming from the trash can, much less
- [La Vida Tequila](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/04/la-vida-tequila/) - Several Dudes highlight Puerto Peñasco with an original song about Rocky Point and an awesome music video showcasing our town! La Vida Tequila – An original song about Rocky Point with an awesome music video! Have you heard the song, La Vida Tequila, “…take a big swig of life and pass it around.” Well, when
- [The Role of the Mexican Notario Publico in the Real Estate Transaction](https://rptimes.com/ampi/2022/04/the-role-of-the-mexican-notario-publico-in-the-real-estate-transaction/) - Most people know about the Notary Public in the USA, who may be found in banks, real estate offices, or even in your own home as a “mobile Notary.” The Notary Public serves the public by witnessing and certifying signatures on documents and authenticating certain documents, also known as “notarization,” among other official non-contentious functions.
- [Editorial April 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/04/editorial-april-2022/) - Spring Break was great last month – the weekdays seemed a little slower, but weekends were super, super busy and though we had some windy days, the weather was still great. This month we’re looking forward to Semana Santa, which draws huge crowds to our beaches from all over Mexico and the U.S. The nightlife
- [Tia Katy’s Corner March 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/03/tia-katys-corner-march-2022/) - AIM Peñasco has a new name, a new U.S. partner and a new home! A NEW NAME: When my husband and I formed a Mexican non-profit organization in 2015, we were given the name Asistencia Integral para Menores de Puerto Peñasco (“Comprehensive support for youth in Rocky Point”). Because this name is so long, we
- [Welcome Spring Breakers!](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/03/welcome-spring-breakers/) - March is my favorite month in Rocky Point. The weather is getting warmer, but not yet hot. There is the anticipation of everything that awaits you at the beach … sun, sand, ocean, jet-skis, banana boats, mangos and pineapple drinks, and the smell of sunscreen and fun in the air around you … I have
- [Steph’s pro traveling tips](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/03/stephs-pro-traveling-tips/) - Do I consider myself an expert on the drive to and from Puerto Peñasco? Why yes, I do. Before I lived here fulltime, I made this drive almost every weekend for thirteen years. Feel free to do your own thing, but these are my tried-and-true tips. Drive with your headlights on as soon as you
- [Home Construction Project Achieves Milestone](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/03/home-construction-project-achieves-milestone/) - A new residential community project reached a milestone last month as San Besitos Residential entered phase 3 of construction continuing to offer their popular new construction homes at affordable prices located in the heart of the business district just off the main BLVD near Sam’s Club. Fourty-three (43) homes are planned in total at San
- [Rotary](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/03/rotary/) - Last month our club had the pleasure of hosting forty Rotarians from Utah. These Rotarians spent nearly a week with us performing service projects daily. They did a beach clean-up, they cleaned, painted, and landscaped the new dialysis center and spent one day going door to door with the city Health Department representatives to administer
- [Turn on, Tune in and drop down](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/03/turn-on-tune-in-and-drop-down/) - The Earth is electrically charged, known to electricians as ground; the Earth naturally produces electrons. Electrons can possibly be the most effective antioxidants. Recent “Earthing” research has shown that the body responds to the electrical charge from the Earth. You can see and feel this electron energy, vividly demonstrated by lightning. When an electrical system
- [What to do?](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/03/what-to-do/) - One of the great things about living in our little corner of paradise, beside the water sports, fishing, great seafood, abundant sunshine, spectacular sunsets, clear blue seas, tranquil lifestyle, and tequila (I just threw that in…because), is that you are never bored. At least I’m not. A beach house is never ‘finished’ and maintenance is
- [Infusion del Changes!](https://rptimes.com/laguna-shores-resort/2022/03/infusion-del-changes/) - Infusion del Golfo’s inauguration was held in March of 2019 with chef Tony Acuña. The vision and name branding was to provide you, our clients local fresh high quality ingredients from local sources as much as possible. Infusion del Golfo located inside Laguna Shores Resort, the fine cuisine restaurant, was led by Chef Tony Acuña
- [Ahhhhhh, The Perfect Beach Music!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/03/ahhhhhh-the-perfect-beach-music/) - Feliz Marzo Rocky Point! Welcome to Spring Break Time…….. the weather is perfecto, the drinks are fabuloso and everyone is smiling…..QUE BUENO! What a fabulous start of the year it has been! Recently, I flew to Tampa for the Gasparilla Festival. If you haven’t been, what a Mardi Gras like atmosphere and wayyyyyy fun :).
- [Windows are in, tiling begins at St. Joseph’s church in Cholla](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/03/windows-are-in-tiling-begins-at-st-josephs-church-in-cholla/) - The Phase I structural work is complete on the new residence for St. Joseph’s pastor Marco Lopez and Phase II began early last month when Santana Glass installed eight windows which they custom made to fit the architect’s design. A few days later, the contractor’s crew began setting the floor tiles which are sand colored
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/03/ask-capn-greg-88/) - It's easy to spot those who come here from places with more rain than sun. I was enjoying a platter of shrimp tacos and a frosty bottle with XX on the label, when a pale-faced creature entered the crowded seaside cafe. I introduced myself, offered the chair across from me, and she gladly accepted. A
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/03/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-35/) - Springtime Brings Lots of Puppies You don’t have to be a Rocky Point resident to recognize the iconic yellow and red billboard that greets residents and visitors, alike, as they enter or leave our little oasis by the sea. Barb’s Dog Rescue has saved and eventually found homes for thousands of animals in the almost
- [Fabulous Local Eats worth checking out](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/03/fabulous-local-eats-worth-checking-out/) - March is a fun time to explore and try something new. Maybe, it’s all those pandemic months (years) of eating at home, cooking (or trying to) that excites me about exploring new and delicious places. But lately I’ve discovered so many magical awesome gems, it’s hard to eat at home. Plus, I have that pandemic
- [Real Estate Agent or Real Estate Advisor?](https://rptimes.com/ampi/blanca-valdez-diaz/2022/03/real-estate-agent-or-real-estate-advisor/) - What is the difference? What are the characteristics of each? Often mistaken for each other, many people think the terms are interchangeable, but not so! Certain differences make the two roles distinctly different, and the state of Sonora, Mexico has decided that all real estate agents licensed in Sonora must meet the higher standards of
- [Editorial MARCH 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/03/editorial-march-2022/) - Spring is around the corner and Spring Breakers will be showing up soon! Time for some of us to stock up and hunker down and time for some of us to go out and have some fun: I think I may do a little of both this year. If you’re a parent of a Spring
- [Tia Katy’s Corner February 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2022/02/tia-katys-corner-february-2022/) - In March of 2019 I had the privilege of spending time with a hero of mine, Dr. Terarai Trent. This amazing woman escaped a life of poverty and abuse in Zimbabwe and went on to earn multiple degrees. She has since used her firm belief that education is the pathway out of poverty to help
- [El Gato Guapo del Patio (The Handsome Patio Cat)](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2022/02/el-gato-guapo-del-patio-the-handsome-patio-cat/) - February is the month of love, and Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrating love and friendship. What is more unconditional than the love between humans and their animals? So today I will tell you the story of Guapo, our patio cat. It’s been said that you don’t choose your animals, they choose you. I believe
- [Important Considerations when Purchasing Property in Rocky Point](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2022/02/important-considerations-when-purchasing-property-in-rocky-point/) - Since 2021 was a historic year in real estate sales transaction with the total “Dollar Volume of Sold Listings,” hitting over $171,000,000 in inventory sold many people ask what some important steps when buying property here in Rocky Point. This article will discuss important things to consider so that you can maybe participate in the
- [The Rotary "Four Way Test" is the mantra that all Rotarians try to live by.](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2022/02/the-rotary-four-way-test-is-the-mantra-that-all-rotarians-try-to-live-by/) - We ask ourselves four questions when making decisions: Is it the Truth?Is it Fair to all concerned?Will it build Goodwill and better Friendship?Will it be Beneficial to all concerned? These four questions have been the basis of so many causes that have greatly benefited others when Rotarians have been involved. The eradication of polio worldwide,
- [Mexico’s National Flag](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2022/02/mexicos-national-flag-3/) - There is a long history associated with the flags of Mexico. Starting with Columbus and after him the Conquistadors, the Spanish Royal Standard flag was used to represent the King of Spain. About 1785 Charles III chose the Spanish War and Merchant Flag to represent the colonies as the naval and coastal fortification flag until
- [Puerto Peñasco Scouts & Adopt a Classroom](https://rptimes.com/barb-olszewski/2022/02/puerto-penasco-scouts-adopt-a-classroom/) - Hello, to all my friends, supporters & Rocky Point Family. We have started our Peñasco Troop meetings back up and find that we need to get our Scouts shirts again. I need to get 80 shirts made with our logo and what I can collect in donations will go toward new shirts and stock for
- [Out like a lion…or “Glamping in Miramar”](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2022/02/out-like-a-lionor-glamping-in-miramar/) - 2021 did not want to let go! After all the hassles, inconveniences, and havoc COVID created most of us were glad to see 2021 in our rearview mirrors. Alas, mother nature had other ideas! All our planned activities, parties and celebrations came to a screeching halt when, at about noon on New Year’s Eve, an
- [2022………And We’re Off!!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2022/02/2022and-were-off/) - Feliz Febrero Rocky Point! What a blast New Year’s was in town this past year! Everywhere you turned, there seemed to be friends popping up all over and the bars and restaurants were jumping and way fun. I even “donated” a few jackets to the world as I made my way around town over the
- [JJ's Cantina - A Cholla Bay Story](https://rptimes.com/naomi-black/2022/02/jjs-cantina-a-cholla-bay-story/) - As the iconic JJ's Cantina closes temporarily to be reopened with a new history to be made, I thought it might be appropriate to re-publish this story. I sat down and interviewed Joe Anacleto in 2008. His story had me intrigued - as much as his love for his beautiful wife impressed me. (First printed
- [Old Cantinas never die, they just say ‘Last Call’!](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2022/02/old-cantinas-never-die-they-just-say-last-call/) - JJ’s Cantina on Cholla Bay, which has operated under the management of Joe Anacleto and his partner John Fowler since Memorial Day weekend in 1984, transferred hands and closed for remodeling last month. Grand re-opening is planned for next month. It will be part of the family of clubs, include Wrecked at the Reef, owned
- [Lukeville Port of Entry to Extend Hours on Select Holiday Weekends](https://rptimes.com/lukeville/2022/02/lukeville-port-of-entry-to-extend-hours-on-select-holiday-weekends/) - Last month, in response to a request from Peñasco Mayor, Jorge Pivac Carrillo to the Lukeville Port Director, Peter J. Bachelier and the Office of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an agreement was reached to extend the current border hours of operation during a few select holidays weekends this year. Our Mayor was grateful to
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2022/02/ask-capn-greg-87/) - SALLY FROM GREEN VALLEY: I'm planning to be in Rocky Point with two girlfriends in March. Is it best to stay in a hotel or rent a condo on Sandy Beach?CAP'N GREG: Yes.SALLY FROM GREEN VALLEY: Maybe you misunderstood me. I am looking for advice on the accommodations that will be close to the action,
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2022/02/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-34/) - As Time Passes, Some Things Change, Some Things Stay The Same by Bo & Linda Bernard Some Things Change Each month, before we begin to write this column, we go back and look what we had to say in the same month in a prior year. It is always interesting to see how the metrics
- [No Sniveling at JJ’s Cantina](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2022/02/no-sniveling-at-jjs-cantina/) - “If you’ve haven’t been to JJ’s Cantina, then you haven’t been to Rocky Point”. And, if you haven’t been yet…well, you missed the original JJ’s Cantina. Yes, just like the clock struck twelve on 2021, ending the year, the doors of the original JJ’s swung shut for the last time. What no more JJ’s? Well,
- [Rectification – A Cholla Bay Mystery](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2022/02/rectification-a-cholla-bay-mystery/) - Cholla Bay pulls people in. then captures them. Balboa Island, off the California coast, was my family’s Easter gathering place, and when I found Cholla Bay I was sure it was Balboa Island East. The rustic businesses, the dirt roads, the tumble-down cabins among mansions all took me back to the Easter vacations of my
- [Editorial FEBRUARY 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2022/02/editorial-february-2022/) - Oh, the weather is getting wonderful, and the sunsets are getting later. Though I’m definitely not ready for summer, this time of the year in Peñasco is fantastic: Warmer temperatures, sun is shining and so much going on, so get down here and enjoy Peñasco! Couple big news items last month – JJ’s Cantina and
- [Happy New Year!](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2021/12/happy-new-year/) - I hope you were able to ease into the new year your way. Quiet contemplation is good for some folks while others are looking for some revelry with a few friends and maybe some shenanigans. I always plan to do better for the new year; eat healthier, do more, lose some bad habits, catch bigger
- [Tia Katy’s Corner January 2022](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/12/tia-katys-corner-january-2022/) - MY WHY The three girls in these photos inspired the program I founded in Rocky Point, Mexico six years ago. They came into my life in 2012 when I began volunteering at a children’s shelter in town. When I met them, they were only 10 and 11 years old and I knew nothing of their
- [Día de REYES](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/12/dia-de-reyes/) - Feliz Año Nuevo everyone! Hoping everyone has recovered from their New Year’s Eve festivities. Our family usually enjoys black eyed peas, collard greens, and corn bread for good luck and prosperity. Other good luck foods from around the world to eat for the New Year… Fish for Abundance Pork for Progress Pomegranates for Fertility, Life,
- [Real Estate Market Sets Record in 2021](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/12/real-estate-market-sets-record-in-2021/) - For the second year in a row, the real estate market here in Puerto Peñasco has set a record in “Dollar Volume of Sold Listings,” shattering the previous record set in 2020 by triple the revenue. 2021 is a historic year in real estate sales with the total “Dollar Volume of Sold Listings,” hitting over
- [Rotaty](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2021/12/rotaty/) - On behalf of the Rocky Point Rotary, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and best wishes for a more normal 2022! As you have crossed the border, I am sure you have noticed the white tent where individuals have been receiving COVID vaccinations. With the help of the United States Government
- [Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/12/josefa-ortiz-de-dominguez-3/) - September 8, 1768 – March 2, 1829 Boulevard Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez runs north from Fremont just west of the entrance to Las Conchas. But who was Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez? Orphaned at a very young age she was raised by her sister, who in 1789, enrolled her in the first school in the Americas
- [Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2021/12/rodeo-drive-27/) - As we move further into the New Year, you’ll be seeing some positive changes to Rodeo Drive, but that’s for the months to come. Let’s take a quick look at some of the wonderful things going on right now. Merchants that make the Drive a special place with their handcrafted wares are skillful artisans as
- [Rumors…and rumors of rumors](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/12/rumorsand-rumors-of-rumors/) - ru·mor /ˈro͞omər/ noun a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth. Similar: gossip, hearsay, talk, tittle-tattle, the grapevine, the word on the street, scuttlebutt, piece of gossip, story, speculation… Opposite: hard facts verb be circulated as an unverified account. Did you hear about the alien spaceship that landed out on Bird Island???
- [Feliz 2022………Let’s Make This Year](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/12/feliz-2022lets-make-this-year/) - All About Fun!!! We made it through the holidays and wow…we are well into the 20’s now. Happy 2022 one and all. Are we really going into the third year since the pandemic started? Who would have ever thought the crazy changes, precautions, vaccinations, boosters, testing sites, masks, gloves, sanitizers would have become part of
- [Phase II of pastor’s home begins](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/12/phase-ii-of-pastors-home-begins/) - Last month, Phase I was completed in the construction of the residence for Padre Marco Lopez, pastor of Holy Family Parish and St. Joseph’s Mission Church in La Cholla. The final steps in the first phase were installation of the electric breaker box, running wiring to all outlets, pouring the floor, sealing the roof, and
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/12/ask-capn-greg-86/) - ZACK FROM TUBAC: Hey, Cap'n Greg, I haven't seen you sweeping Sandy Beach with your metal detector lately. What's up? CAP'N GREG: What's up is a new left knee. Digging a two-foot hole only to find a beer can is not the easiest thing for me to do right now. ZACK FROM TUBAC: Can't you
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/12/barbs-dog-rescue-6/) - HAPPY NEW YEAR The holidays are behind us, as January signals new beginnings. In this process, there are always mixed emotions when we put our Christmas decorations away. They are fun and exciting going up, not so much coming down. While taking a last look at the holiday cards we received, one caught my attention
- [You can find me where the music meets the sea. Let’s go to Rocky Point.](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/12/you-can-find-me-where-the-music-meets-the-sea-lets-go-to-rocky-point/) - Happy 2022. Do you love live music? I believe that adding more music to your life makes you live more fully. Music has many benefits it can motivate, reduce anxiety and even reduce pain. If you have a smart phone or smart device, music is always in your pocket. You can wake up to music,
- [Editorial JANUARY 2022](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/12/editorial-january-2022/) - Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and holiday season and is having a great start to a brand new 2022! This last year was definitely better that the previous and I know 2022 is going to be even better! Right now, Christmas is just around the corner and
- [Fabulous Fall Fly Fishing](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2021/12/fabulous-fall-fly-fishing/) - Puerto Peñasco is a great place to visit during the fall with your fly rod. Weather is ideal, water temperature is still agreeable for the fish. Desert Fly Casters a fly club out of Chandler, AZ has been visiting Rocky Point for 58 continuous years. Yes, that’s longer than the Super Bowl has been around.
- [Tia Katy’s Corner](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/12/tia-katys-corner-7/) - This holiday season consider the gift of education! During the holidays I get many messages from wonderful people wanting to do something special for the kids we support. During our first few years my local team and I were able to host a Holiday celebration for all our students. It was fun and so helpful
- [Celebration of the Christmas Season in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/12/celebration-of-the-christmas-season-in-mexico/) - Christmas in Mexico is a religious holiday celebrating the nativity and the birth of Jesus. But, like all celebrations in Mexico, it’s done with mucho flair! Las Posadas is a religious observation of nine days (a novenary) from December 16 to December 24. Las Posadas reenacts Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem in search of
- [SShepherd ea Visits Penasco](https://rptimes.com/sea-shepherd/2021/12/sshepherd-ea-visits-penasco/) - The iconic Sea Shepherd visited Puerto Penasco this week and offered tours aboard to the public. Recently Sea Shepherd entered into an agreement with Mexico’s Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources to patrol the waters of the Sea of Cortez and inform Mexico’s Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection and the Secretariat of the Navy
- [Bike Rally Rolls into Town while Puerto Peñasco Showcases Growth](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/12/bike-rally-rolls-into-town-while-puerto-penasco-showcases-growth/) - Puerto Peñasco welcomed thousands of bikers last month from the U.S., Mexico and Canada as the 20th Annual Rocky Point Rally kicked off on November 11th giving a boost to the local economy while filling the streets with a festive atmosphere. The Rally is not only a boost for the local economy, but proceeds for
- [November is National Foundation month for Rotary](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2021/12/november-is-national-foundation-month-for-rotary/) - That means if we can find some worthy projects that will benefit our community, we can apply for matching grant dollars from Rotary National to help fund the project. In the past our Rotary has purchased the beach-ready wheelchair; enjoyed by many and a water truck loaded with clean drinking water to deliver to our
- [The Humble Peanut](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/12/the-humble-peanut-2/) - Archeologists have found proof that the ancient Nanchoc people, on the slopes of the Andean highlands and along the coast of Peru, where farming peanuts dating to around 9,000 years ago. The plant is not native to the area, and it's believed that the original domestication might have been in Paraguay or Bolivia, South America.
- [See you on The Drive](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2021/12/see-you-on-the-drive/) - Well, it’s that time of year again and you know who’s coming to town. Lots of good times with family and friends. It’s also when you’re frustrated and stressed because of those on your list that don’t need a thing or you’re just not sure what to get them. Well, we’ve got you covered right
- [Uh oh!!! Discovered???](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/12/uh-oh-discovered/) - Hola! Welcome to Puerto Peñasco! Seems a strange way to open a column, doesn’t it? Well with all that is, and has been, happening in our town, maybe not so much! After forcing my gaping jaw shut watching the people coming to and leaving the town, it seemed to be about the right opening. What
- [Mexico’s Sea of Cortez to have Own Cruise Ship?](https://rptimes.com/mexicos-sea-of-cortez/2021/12/mexicos-sea-of-cortez-to-have-own-cruise-ship/) - Sinaloa and four other states that are located in the Sea of ​​Cortez announced that they will have a cruise which will navigate the entire Gulf of California. In his press conference, the Governor of Sinaloa, Rocha Moya, announced the news. He was accompanied by the state secretary of Tourism, Rosario Torres, and Juan de
- [The 20th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/12/the-20th-annual-rocky-point-bike-rally/) - What A Great Time!!! HO HO HO!!!!!!!! Happy December Rocky Point and welcome to the holiday season. Such a great time to give special thanks to all of our friends, family and loved ones. After these past two years, it is an extra special time to be grateful, thankful and celebratory as we roll into
- [Los Martinez](https://rptimes.com/los-martinez/2021/12/los-martinez/) - Puerto Peñasco is quickly becoming a place for foodies: With the Sea of Cortez at its front door providing the freshest seafood like shrimp, crabs and fish and the State of Sonora being known for its outstanding beef, local restaurants are offering up some incredible dishes. Overlooking our Port, you will find one of Rocky
- [Christmas Concert slated](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/12/christmas-concert-slated/) - Picture a Norman Rockwell painting of people bundled up and Christmas caroling. That is close to what St. Joseph’s Church in La Cholla will offer at its Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the church – minus the snow! In 2018 and 2019, the mission church presented
- [A Touch of ‘Glass’](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/12/a-touch-of-glass/) - Nearly a year ago, Tom Lillie, Don Kramer and Ken and Jerry Stockwell arrived for a visit in Rocky Point and brought a beautiful gift for St. Joseph’s - a set of Windsor Windows French doors from Epic Window and Doors, where Tom’s daughter Jolene is employed. The company offered a significant discount because the
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/12/ask-capn-greg-85/) - November 5, 2021 Number 169 in a Series I have often been asked where my favorite tacos can be found in Rocky Point, and I immediately say Asadero Viva Mexico, just off the street that runs through the Malecon. However, when it comes to tacos, variety is truly the spice of life, so I encourage
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/12/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-33/) - Make a Gift of Love Tis The Season…Again Last month, we talked about how blessed this year has been for Barb’s. But, even with the generosity of last month’s matching donation program and great support from the Bikers’ Rally, we continue to run low on food and medicine. But mostly, we are out of room.
- [I’m dreaming of a Beach Christmas](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/12/im-dreaming-of-a-beach-christmas/) - 10 reasons to have a Beach Holiday in Rocky Point Do you want to put your toes in the sand for Christmas? Come on down, we got sand, and a lot more. Let’s face it, if you live in the United States, you’ve heard about the post pandemic airline flight delays and staff shortages. Travel
- [Editorial December 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/12/editorial-december-2021/) - Oh my, where to start? What an exciting month November was with all the events and awesome weather. Apparently Peñasco did not get the memo that summer is over. I did feel like a tourist again and am still exhausted from the concerts, hanging out with friends at the motorcycle rally, the Charanga Derby, boat
- [Tia Katy’s Corner November 2021](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/11/tia-katys-corner-november-2021/) - EXCITING NEWS! I am thrilled to report that Steps of Love has decided to merge with a Phoenix based non-profit with more than 50 years of experience in international program development. For the past nine years I have dedicated most of my time, energy, and resources to improving the lives of young people in Rocky
- [Expat Blues? What?](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/11/expat-blues-what/) - I try to keep my writing on the upbeat and light side. However, this month a case of the “Expat Blues” hit me pretty hard. I’ve heard of this experience, but more often hits people who abruptly move to a whole different climate, culture, etc. I’ve been coming here since 2007 on a regular basis
- [Puerto Peñasco Beaches Ranked Best in Country](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/11/puerto-penasco-beaches-ranked-best-in-country/) - Puerto Peñasco beaches are now ranked the best beaches in the country as the city received a clean and sustainable beach designation last month from the Comisión Nacional Del Agua ranking the tourist destination among the most desirable beaches in the country now. For the second year in a row, Puerto Peñasco received the international,
- [Rotary club](https://rptimes.com/dr-sally-downey/2021/11/rotary-club/) - The Rotary Club in Puerto Peñasco is a service driven organization. My name is Dr. Sally Downey, and I am a proud member of that club. I have been a Rotarian for 27 years because I believe in the Rotary motto: “Service above self”. Upon retirement and life in the states, having served as president
- [The Consequences of Greed](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/11/the-consequences-of-greed-3/) - The Pre-Columbian natives of Mexico were mining gold, silver and other minerals long before the Spanish arrived at the New World in 1492. It was not long after the Spanish arrived that they began enslaving the indigenous people of Hispaniola to mine precious metals for them. These Indios were forced into slave labor; having to
- [Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2021/11/rodeo-drive-26/) - Rodeo Drive will give you a breath of fresh air along with shopping fun. When it comes to things to do in Rocky Point, the Drive should make it near the top of the list. The selection there can be eclectic - so you will find something for everyone. Distinctive and original as well as
- [Ch...Ch...Changes](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/11/ch-ch-changes/) - Apologies to the late David Bowie on this article’s title. You know, I’ve heard it said that inside every old person is a young person wondering ‘what the hell happened??!’ The older I get, the truer that adage is. After spending almost a month driving around the Baja peninsula visiting many small villages, the culture
- [Muchas Gracias Rocky Point… Always The Best To Celebrate Your Birthday In Peñasco!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/11/muchas-gracias-rocky-point-always-the-best-to-celebrate-your-birthday-in-penasco/) - Wow, it is hard to believe that the holidays are upon us already! Quicker than you can say Front To Back, this year has literally flown by and nearly gone front to back! Thank you to everyone in town that was out and about and helped celebrate my 28th birthday in early October…ok, ok, ya
- [Women Helping Women 4th Benefit Breakfast](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/11/women-helping-women-4th-benefit-breakfast/) - The Fourth Annual Women Helping Women Benefit Breakfast will take place Thursday, November 18th at 9:30 at Manny’s Beach Club. In addition to breakfast and camaraderie, the event will include live music, a raffle and a silent and live auction. Tickets are $25 and includes entry in the door prize drawings. The Benefit Breakfast is
- [Buying Real Estate in Paradise – Should You Sign a Buyer / Broker Agreement?](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2021/11/buying-real-estate-in-paradise-should-you-sign-a-buyer-broker-agreement/) - Welcome to Rocky Point! If you are, as I was on my first trip to Puerto Peñasco, you will fall in love fast, dream about living here, then purchase property and make Paradise your forever home. The part of the dream about purchasing property is fraught with pitfalls, which you can avoid if you assure
- [A Wandering Flock That Built A Church](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/11/a-wandering-flock-that-built-a-church/) - The transformation of St. Joseph’s Mission Church in La Cholla has been nothing short of phenomenal. It has gone from an abandoned cinder block shell with no doors or windows, no power or water, to a charming house of worship in eight years. “People often ask how many parishioners we have at St. Joseph’s, and
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/11/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-32/) - We Give Thanks for Those Who Give Giving Thanks This month’s article is about Thanks-Giving. Not the Plymouth Rock-Native American-Pilgrim celebration we learned about in elementary school. And not the food-fest that has us all changing into sweatpants after dinner and swearing we’ll never eat like that again. This is about thanking all who have
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/11/ask-capn-greg-84/) - While anytime is a good time to enjoy Rocky Point, we are now entering my favorite time of year. Passing the days in shorts and tees and changing to warmer attire at sundown simply can't be beat. However, I discovered that Rebecca Sondheim of Tucson is a bit ... uh ... different ... when the
- [The Rise and Fall of the Pelicans](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/11/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-pelicans/) - 10 things you might not know about Pelicans When Pelicans take flight across the horizon of the Sea of Cortez, it is a moment of wonder. While visiting our beach town, please take a moment to look up to the sky, pause, and watch the rise and fall of the graceful show. I’m amazed every
- [Angels are in Puerto Peñasco Mexico!](https://rptimes.com/margarita-mermaids/2021/11/angels-are-in-puerto-penasco-mexico/) - Look around you. There are so many who need a little help, a smile and hope that life will get better. Margarita Mermaids Angels are trying to do just that! You can too. Rick, my husband and I were the previous managing owners of The Satisfied Frog for 7 1/2 years here in Puerto Peñasco
- [Editorial NoVEMBER 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/11/editorial-november-2021/) - Woohoo, November is here! Gorgeous weather is here, events are here, and this month is going to be super busy and so much fun: Get ready for concerts, the Bike Rally, charity events, live music, the Charanga Derby, Mermaid’s Market and all kinds of daily and weekly events hosted by local businesses. My Uncle Pat
- [Kids Around The World Are Searching For Hope, Meaning And Belonging. Younglife Gives Them All That And More!](https://rptimes.com/young-life/2021/10/kids-around-the-world-are-searching-for-hope-meaning-and-belonging-younglife-gives-them-all-that-and-more/) - Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school and college students in all 50 states in the United States of America and in more than 100 countries around the world. Mexico's first Young Life was established in October 2008 in Puerto Penasco. Currently there are Young Life ministries in
- [Tia Katy’s Corner October 2021](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/10/tia-katys-corner-october-2021/) - This month I want to acknowledge and honor our amazing local team. As you can imagine, the past year and a half has been tremendously challenging for students throughout Rocky Point. The transition to remote learning was especially challenging for the students we support as many of them live in homes without consistent electricity, let
- [Camarón y Margarita Time](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/10/camaron-y-margarita-time/) - It’s October, it’s finally cooling off, tourist season is coming to an end; it’s time to unwind from the crazy summer and enjoy our beach paradise in the off season. Oh, and did I forget to mention that it’s SHRIMP SEASON! This year, I’ve started making Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, which is easy and muy deliciosa
- [Over 30,000 Tourists Visit during Labor Day Weekend](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/10/over-30000-tourists-visit-during-labor-day-weekend/) - The City of Puerto Peñasco officially welcomed over 30,000 tourists during Labor Day Weekend giving the city and its local businesses the much-needed revenue boost and demonstrating that the city is open for business and returning back to normal since the Covid-19 pandemic. Lizette Ibarra, Director of the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCV),
- [Dia de Los Muertos – Day of The Dead](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/10/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-2/) - It may sound morbid to the non-Mexican, but the Day of the Dead is a Mexican festival for relatives and friends to come together and celebrate the memory of their loved ones who have passed away. It is believed that on the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the soul of the departed
- [Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/rodeo-drive/2021/10/rodeo-drive-25/) - Peñasco’s Rodeo Drive is an amazing place. One of the best things about it is meeting the artisans that create the crafts you’re seeing up and down the street. One such artisan is Ariel Salazar. Originally from Tijuanna, he migrated to Puerto Peñasco after attending the University Tecnologico in Mexicali where he received a master’s
- [Baja Tour: La Ruta del Vino and Home](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/10/baja-tour-la-ruta-del-vino-and-home/) - Leaving El Rosario, we headed north to the bustling town of Ensenada. This well-known tourist town has everything a gringo could want, including a Costco! This was not a stop that we planned on making, however, as our sights were set a bit further north on highway 3...La Ruta del Vino, or “the route of
- [The Roaring 20’s Iconic Flappers (Or “las pelonas”)](https://rptimes.com/mermaid-market/2021/10/the-roaring-20s-iconic-flappers-or-las-pelonas/) - One of the most familiar symbols of the Roaring Twenties are the flappers - young women with bobbed hair, who drank, often smoked and used “unladylike” slang! They abandoned restricting corsets in favor of loose-fitting dresses. They wore feathered headbands, turbans, cloche hats and scarves. They wore makeup and sheer pantyhose. They danced the Charleston
- [What’s Better Than Celebrating your Birthday?](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/10/whats-better-than-celebrating-your-birthday/) - Celebrating Your Birthday in Rocky Point!!! And so it begins, our AHHHHHHHHHHH season. Goodbye, humidity, goodbye air conditioning, goodbye scorched feet, goodbye sweaty clothes and hello cool breezes, warm smiles and salty skin. Actually, I think we lucked out a good chunk of the summer compared with other parts of Mexico, the USA and Canada
- [Congratulations are in order!](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2021/10/congratulations-are-in-order/) - Amazing Alana brings home a medal! Last month we informed you that fourteen-year-old Alana Armenta Valdez had qualified for, and was invited to participate on behalf of Mexico, in a worldwide track and field competition, the ISF U15 World School Sports Games, which were held 11-19 September 11th through the 19th in Belgrade, Serbia. The great
- [Giving thanks for a second chance](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/10/giving-thanks-for-a-second-chance/) - In late July, four residents of Cholla Bay, José Ramón Orozco Rodríguez, Thomas Scribner, Francisco León Pérez, and Julio Guadalupe Félix, set out in a panga for a day of fishing. When the boat was capsized by waves, the four men, with just two life jackets and a cooler box for flotation, swam for nearly
- [Blessing of the animals and anointing of the sick](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/10/blessing-of-the-animals-and-anointing-of-the-sick/) - On Sunday, Oct. 3rd, St. Joseph’s Church celebrated the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a blessing of the animals following the 8:30 a.m., bilingual Mass. Everyone was welcome to bring their pets for the blessing. The following Sunday, Oct. 10th, is the second Sunday of the month when Padre Marco does the
- [Rectory construction is moving quickly](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/10/rectory-construction-is-moving-quickly/) - at St. Joseph’s Mission Church in Cholla Great progress has been made since workers broke ground for the new rectory at St. Joseph’s Catholic Mission Church in La Cholla last month. The ground floor walls and stairwell are complete and the second story construction was well underway at deadline. It is expected that the second
- [We are Esperanza!](https://rptimes.com/casa-esperanza/2021/10/we-are-esperanza/) - Esperanza para Los Niños is a great local charity that looks after the needs of children with a disrupted family life. The children’s home has been helping children in dire need for over 30 years! Their new project is aimed at helping older kids and young adults, further their education. You’ve no doubt seen their
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/10/ask-capn-greg-83/) - September 5, 2021 Number 167 in a Series My ice-cold bottle of Tecate was so wet with condensation, every time I took a sip it dripped down the front of my Life Is Good T-shirt. Sadly, I would not make the October cover of Gentlemen's Quarterly. The guy on the next bar stool was sweating
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/10/barbs-dog-rescue-5/) - Bienvenidos to Our Winter Guests October. The month where the heat and humidity of summer are finally becoming a distant memory. The month where the smell of sugar skulls hangs in the air. The month where our summer guests are replaced by our returning winter friends. While both are important to our local economy, our
- [Peñasco’s bilingual attorney, Arturo Lepe Méndez offers a multitude of services as he prepares for the Arizona State Bar](https://rptimes.com/arturo-lepe/2021/10/penascos-bilingual-attorney-arturo-lepe-mendez-offers-a-multitude-of-services-as-he-prepares-for-the-arizona-state-bar/) - Attorney Arturo Lepe Méndez, who is originally from the city of Tijuana, Baja California, was born on July 12, 1986. In 1994, at the age of 7, he moved to Rocky Point with his parents and brothers. At a very young age he was interested in reading and studies of law and thought he wanted
- [19 fantastic reasons to take an Autumn beach trip](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/10/19-fantastic-reasons-to-take-an-autumn-beach-trip/) - It’s easy to fall in love with a beautiful beach autumn. Yes, Fall at the Sea of Cortez is a wonderful time of the year. The sunshiny air is incredible, the sky is cobalt blue and the sea is a wonderful temperature. So, why should you come and visit Rocky Point this Fall? Let me
- [Editorial OCTOBER 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/10/editorial-october-2021/) - October is here…yay! And there is so much going on this month. October usually signifies the beginning of our busy season though this year I don’t think we had a slow month as in years past – even Sticky September was busy. Though the weather hasn’t quite flipped to perfect yet (as of this writing),
- [The Eats](https://rptimes.com/lannette-phipps/2021/08/the-eats-4/) - By popular demand…The Eats is back! Hopefully next month the RPTimes will have a couple new contributing writers as well who hop around town and review restaurants. These two are great at finding hidden gems so I am really looking forward to that! And I’m always looking for help for The Eats since I am
- [Book Review S Woods](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/08/book-review-s-woods/) - Do you know that Rocky Point is home to a very talented novelist? How cool is that! Her name is A.K. Smith and I just read her new book, Pseudocide: Sometimes you have to DIE to survive. I can’t think of many things I like to do more than sitting beach or poolside reading a
- [Can chewing gum be good or bad for you?](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/08/can-chewing-gum-be-good-or-bad-for-you-2/) - The ancient Maya and Aztecs chewed gum, made from the natural latex of Chicle, which comes from the Sapodilla tree. The latex was harvested by cutting Xs and zigzags in the bark, capturing the liquid that comes out and runs down into a collection vessel; it is then processed into gum. The Amerindians of North
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2021/08/rodeo-drive-24/) - School is back in session, the weather is about to go into its October perfect mode and then, in the blink of an eye, it will be Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you are visiting Rocky Point there’s no better place to do your holiday shopping and you know it’s never too soon to start, than
- [Puerto Peñasco Troop 002 San Rafael](https://rptimes.com/deb-turner/2021/08/puerto-penasco-troop-002-san-rafael/) - Well, we’ve waited fifteen months to get permission to reconvene and finally, in June, we got the approval! Unfortunately, August 9th we are back to restrictions, but we had fun while it lasted. Here’s our overview of our organization: Puerto Peñasco Scouts is a Mexican Non-Profit with two troops: 54th and Lázaro Cárdenas, at the
- [Baja Tour: West Coast](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/08/baja-tour-west-coast/) - Leaving Rancho Leonero, we made our way down to Cabo San Lucas, although we were not staying in that tourist mecca. We had an option of backtracking and driving across Baja to our next stop, Todos Santos, through La Paz and Triunfo, but opted to go ‘around the point’ just to say we did it.
- [To honor St. Francis and the Holy Spirit](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/08/to-honor-st-francis-and-the-holy-spirit/) - Two beautiful, handcrafted niches now grace the walls of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Cholla, thanks to the skill and generosity of Mike Bibb, a long-time Rocky Point visitor. Bibb first created a display niche for a statue of St. Francis, which was hand-carved from cantera stone by a local Mexican craftsman. That niche
- [We Can All Do This Together!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/08/we-can-all-do-this-together/) - Feliz Septiembre Rocky Point! Whew, August is behind us and the best days are ahead of us as we start coming into some cooler weather and breezy nights…ahhh…is it fall yet? Well, almost but at least we know it is on the horizon :). Speaking of what’s on the horizon, we all know that there
- [Building progressing quickly](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/08/building-progressing-quickly/) - Great progress has been made on the new rectory being constructed behind St. Joseph’s church in La Cholla. At deadline for the Times, the septic system was constructed, first floor walls were up, the stairs to the second level were poured and the concrete ceiling for the first story and floor for the second level
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/08/ask-capn-greg-82/) - Here we go again. Cap'n Greg is being inundated by visitors wanting to know which are my favorite restaurants in Rocky Point. I've said it once, and I'll say it again. I am a simple guy (Far too many will agree with that.) with simple tastes, so the places I like best may not satisfy
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/08/barbs-dog-rescue-4/) - Weather Forecast: Sunny, Hot and Humid Anyone familiar with the trek from the U.S. border to Puerto Peñasco in summer understands the importance of being prepared. Few of us would set out across this part of the Sonoran Desert without adequate supplies. If you have ever been stranded on the highway, you begin to understand
- [Habla Español?](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/08/habla-espanol/) - Hola, gracias and baños. At one time, three words were my main staples of the Spanish language. If English is your first language, and you’re on vacation to visit Rocky Point, let me ask you a question, “When you’re out and about do you attempt to speak Spanish?” It’s okay, if you only know a
- [Editorial SEptember 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/08/editorial-september-2021/) - Hope everyone is having a great summer and soaking up the last of the hot weather. I am definitely looking forward to October and cooler weather. I have been bouncing around the States this summer in search of cool weather. In fact, as I write this, I am sitting in my brother’s kitchen at his
- [Tia Katy’s Corner 2021](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/08/tia-katys-corner-2021/) - Kathleen Duncan, known as Tia Katy to the kids of Rocky Point, has spent the last nine years dedicated to improving the lives of young people in need here. In 2016 she founded a program to help provide local children with a path out of poverty through education. How you can help change a life
- [The Siren Song of Baja](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/08/the-siren-song-of-baja/) - August…it’s hot, hot, hot, here and I’m dreaming of Baja … specifically the region of Baja between Tijuana and Ensenada, which, in my opinion, has perfect year-round temperatures between 50F - 85F. We took our second trip to Playas de Rosarito earlier this year; and with the current weather, it seems to be a good
- [Summer 2021 Demonstrates Return to Normal says Report](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/08/summer-2021-demonstrates-return-to-normal-says-report/) - It has been a year since the doors to our city were reopened to visitors after they were shut down to limit the spread of Covid-19. The good news is that Summer 2021 is set to break records according to a report from the Office of Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) demonstrating that our beautiful
- [Padre Francisco Eusebio Kino S.J.](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/08/padre-francisco-eusebio-kino-s-j/) - August 10, 1644–March 15, 1711 Within 50 years of Columbus’s discovery of the Americas, Spanish Conquistadors overpowered the Native people and their lands. After their conquest, Spain’s aim was to make taxpaying citizens out of the indigenous people through religious conversion to Christianity. The Jesuit priests were sent initially, to establish the Mission System. Francisco
- [Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2021/08/rodeo-drive-23/) - One thing you can count on in August for sure, is that you come to do a little shopping on Rodeo Drive, you can leave your jackets and sweaters at home. It’s a busy month with kids getting ready for school, which is really great this year after being isolated, staring at their computers at
- [Baja Tour: La Paz, Rancho Leonero](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/08/baja-tour-la-paz-rancho-leonero/) - After an uninspiring four-hour drive from Loreto, through arid and nondescript desert, we entered the city of La Paz (Peace), the state capital of Baja California Sur. With a population of almost 300,000 souls, according to the 2020 census, it is truly a cosmopolitan city. Where Loreto offered a ‘quaint’ old world feel, La Paz
- [Amazing Alana Looks to Serbia](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2021/08/amazing-alana-looks-to-serbia/) - My life in Puerto Peñasco has been full of blessings, among them my friendship with Blanca Valdez and her children. I met Blanca in the 1990’s when she was a massage therapist, and I was a tourist looking for a massage. She was recommended to me by a student at Gloria’s Beauty Salon, and what
- [First step toward ‘a place to sleep’](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/08/first-step-toward-a-place-to-sleep/) - Answering the Pastor’s request for “a place to sleep,” parishioners at St. Joseph’s Mission Church in La Cholla have contributed enough money to break ground and start the foundation for a new rectory behind the church. “We will build as the money comes in,” said sexton Bob Keller, “We have been able to collect several
- [Humidity? Don’t sweat it!](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/08/humidity-dont-sweat-it/) - What? You stay here ALL summer? OMG! It’s too hot! In fact, if you are anywhere near the sea, it rarely gets to 100 degrees in Peñasco. What gets you is the humidity. According to various meteorology sites, and their high-dollar equipment, the average annual humidity here is 63% with July running around 70%, December
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/08/ask-capn-greg-81/) - I was paging through Facebook, skipping the clickbait like a little kid playing hopscotch. I ran across lots of comments on the Puerto Peñasco Friends page from folks wondering if it's okay to bring an RV with 17 cats across, where to get the best cream cheese stuffed shrimp and who in Peñasco has a
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/08/barbs-dog-rescue-3/) - Promises Made. Promises Kept. Help Still Needed. Promises Eighteen years ago, Barb Mumaugh saw the number of stray dogs wandering the streets of Rocky Point and thought she could make a difference in one or two of their lives. So, she began to take them into her home, one-by-one. And so, the Rescue began. It
- [Summer, summer, summer fun….](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/08/summer-summer-summer-fun/) - 12 crazy wacky ways to beat the heat in Rocky Point What a difference a year makes Picture this, last year this time beaches were closed! Last year this time, visitors couldn’t visit our wonderful beach town! Hard to believe isn’t it! Living here, I couldn’t use the pool, walk the beach, or even get
- [Editorial AUGUST 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/08/editorial-august-2021/) - August is here and we’ll soon be celebrating the last official holiday of summer, Labor Day. And while that always signals an “end” to summer, it does mean that we’re that much closer to cooler weather, fun events starting back up and closer to the Mermaid’s Market reopening, which will be starting up again on
- [Editorial JULY 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/07/editorial-july-2021/) - Hope everyone is having a great summer and wearing their sunscreen since it seems to be hot all over the nation! Peñasco got hit a little early with some heat and humidity last month, but compared to the 115° plus temps in Arizona, I’ll take the 90° with some humidity – better for the skin!
- [Happy 4th of July to our 2 and 4-legged friends!](https://rptimes.com/nancy-phelan-2/2021/07/happy-4th-of-july-to-our-2-and-4-legged-friends/) - Remember that fireworks bother the animals, so keep your animals inside and safe. Kitten season is here, and we’re inundated with pregnant moms and new babies. The Center has a new helper, Lisa, and a new friend, Melissa Hinton Blank. Lisa is fostering kittens for us, one of which was dropped off at Jillz Joint,
- [The fishing gets better](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2021/07/the-fishing-gets-better/) - Spring fishing is better than winter fishing and summer fishing is better than spring fishing. Fish that I am currently catching with the fly rod are more aggressive and will take a larger fly. Early spring, I was using a size 6 hook with a fly that was about 2 inches in length. Fish seemed
- [This month I invited a very special couple, Llee and Jill Chapman, to share their experience volunteering with our program](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/07/this-month-i-invited-a-very-special-couple-llee-and-jill-chapman-to-share-their-experience-volunteering-with-our-program/) - Sometimes you just realize that you have found the right thing to do. When my husband, Llee and I decided to move to Peñasco, we knew that we wanted to do something important and give back to the community. After looking through many of the non-profits and programs, we decided that the Steps of Love
- [Cheeseburger in Paradise](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/07/cheeseburger-in-paradise/) - Happy July! This year marks my 40-somethingth rotation around the sun. Since it’s my birthday month, I’m writing about my favorite topic… food of course. I just saw a TikTok by @tylerjarry about parents planning meals for vacations, at one point he says, we’re going to be hungry after snorkeling so let’s plan to get
- [New Home Construction Project boasts LOW Prices](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/07/new-home-construction-project-boasts-low-prices/) - The real estate market is on fire here in Puerto Peñasco and with a hot market comes diminished inventories meaning it gets harder to find that perfect dream home you are searching for. Despite the lower inventory, there are some great new home construction opportunities located “in-town” at entry level prices that would make an
- [The Mexican Hacienda](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/07/the-mexican-hacienda-2/) - One of the methods used by Spain to colonize the Americas was through land-grants given to the Nobility or as a reward for valiant service to men like the Conquistador, Hernando Cortez. These lands were called Haciendas. The word hacienda comes from the Latin facienda meaning things to be done. The primary function of these
- [RODEO DRIVE](https://rptimes.com/barbara-iverson/2021/07/rodeo-drive-22/) - Rodeo Drive is back open and, as always, has a wide variety of made in Mexico and sometimes right here on the Drive products. After an unbelievable setback of having been closed for 5 months being non-essential businesses and then no tourists it will be a long slow recovery for these vendors. Have you made
- [Baja Tour: On to Loreto](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/07/baja-tour-on-to-loreto/) - While we knew we had to leave San Ignacio, we did so reluctantly. Our tour of Baja California required that we keep on keepin’ on...so off we went. Traveling Mexico Highway 1 from San Ignacio eastward, we climbed up, around, down and over the mountain switchbacks for about forty-five miles until we arrived on the
- [What’s The Hottest Real Estate Market???](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/07/whats-the-hottest-real-estate-market/) - Rocky Point, Mexico…Ole! Feliz Julio Rocky Point! Happy Summer time…ahhhhh, the beach, the waves, the sun, THE FUN! The days have been warm and the nights cool…an awesome time of year and thankfully as of this writing the humidity has been low :). I had the joy of hosting 7 college girls down to Rocky
- [Mass at St. Joseph’s changed to 8:30 a.m.](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/07/mass-at-st-josephs-changed-to-830-a-m/) - To accommodate the schedule of the new pastor, Padre Marco Lopez, the bilingual Mass at St. Joseph’s/San José Catholic Church in La Cholla is now scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. Father Marco is also the sole priest for Sacred Family Catholic Church, which has Mass at 7 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/07/ask-capn-greg-80/) - If the COVID pandemic has taught us anything, it's that isolating for a year makes us even more eager to get away for a week or a weekend at the beach. And since Rocky Point is the closest beach to a lot of folks, it is the destination of choice for many families with younger
- [Resilience Over Adversity](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/07/resilience-over-adversity/) - Overcoming Adversity Rocky Point, like much of Mexico, is very dependent on tourism. When the borders closed and the quarantine restrictions were implemented, businesses suffered greatly, as did the people working for them. It was a difficult time for all, but the Mexican people have seen hard times before. They are hard-working, resilient people, who,
- [Got Golf? We do!](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/07/got-golf-we-do-3/) - Part Tres By Anita Kaltenbaugh Spotlight on Vidanta Golf Puerto Penasco is a golfer’s paradise at sea. We have three fantastic golf courses all serving up outstanding weather, blue skies and amazing views of the water. If you love to golf or want to learn how to golf and enjoy a beautiful day outside on
- [Eso Huele Mal (that stinks)](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2021/06/eso-huele-mal-that-stinks/) - When my wife Debi says, "Something stinks!" I know it's true. I may have not gotten a whiff of the offending odor...yet, but my wife has a hyper keen sense of smell. It must drive her crazy to live with me. I am an old fart with flatulence issues, and a passion for fly fishing.
- [Tia Katy’s Column June 2021](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/06/tia-katys-column-june-2021/) - Why I Do What I Do! I am frequently asked why I continue to invest so much of my time, energy, and resources in helping kids in Mexico go to school. My answer is always: “I keep going because these kids matter. I believe every one of them is full of greatness and they deserve
- [Save Water, Drink Beer](https://rptimes.com/stephanie-wood/2021/06/save-water-drink-beer/) - Hello Rocky Point friends. I haven’t been writing for a while due to a severe case of writer’s block, but I’m back! I’ve been thinking about the one major difference I’ve found living here full time, for a little over a year now. WATER. When I lived in Arizona, I was able to go to
- [Purchase Rocky Point Real Estate at a Fraction of the Cost!](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/06/purchase-rocky-point-real-estate-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/) - With the Puerto Peñasco real estate market on fire and prices continually rising month over month, consumers are now looking for ways to participate in the market that allows them the benefits of ownership but at a fraction of the price and that solution is known as purchasing an Equity Share or Fractional Ownership. Purchasing
- [Tequila](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/06/tequila/) - Mexico’s National Drink Long before the Conquistadors arrived in the new world the sweet juice from the heart of the agave plant was fermented in a drink called Pulque. This precursor of tequila was used by the Aztecs as a ceremonial offering to their gods. There are several Aztec myths as to how the agave
- [San Ignacio](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/06/san-ignacio/) - By The Old Gringo In last month’s column, we began our trip from Peñasco and spent a couple of nights in San Felipe, then headed south to our next destination...San Ignacio. After reading Lannette’s column in the April edition, I thought she was going to ‘steal my thunder’ about San Ignacio, but...no. Her recollection merely
- [Hermanos, Freres, Broers, Fratelli, Bruder, Bracia](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/06/hermanos-freres-broers-fratelli-bruder-bracia/) - No Matter How You Say It… Brothers Are The Best!!! Feliz Junio Rocky Point! Welcome to Summer…I sincerely hope everyone had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend and celebrated some and got to enjoy some West and Welaxation on our beautiful beaches. Things are really popping around town and I am really excited to see another
- [How to Purchase Property in Paradise](https://rptimes.com/gretchen-ellinger/2021/06/how-to-purchase-property-in-paradise/) - Paradise calls us. We are called once or twice a year, or every month. Some of us dream and daydream about Paradise. Some of us answer the call and decide to spend lots more time in Paradise, buy a property and “come down” every chance that presents itself. That is when you should take the
- [First Baptism at St. Joseph’s](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/06/first-baptism-at-st-josephs/) - Alaia Quijada daughter of Cinthia Quijada, was the first person to be baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Cholla, where bilingual Mass is offered every Sunday. With the reassignment by Bishop José Isidro of St. Joseph’s Church to Pastor Marco Lopez, all sacraments are now available at the little church, which has gone
- [Anonymous donor will match $10,000 to help fund St. Joseph’s new rectory](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/06/anonymous-donor-will-match-10000-to-help-fund-st-josephs-new-rectory/) - Local and visiting Catholics have made it financially possible to take the San José/St. Joseph’s Church in La Cholla from a cinder block shell to a beautiful house of God. Now they are called to build an actual house for their new pastor, Marco Lopez. One seasonal visitor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has pledged
- [When dirt was cheaper in the Country!](https://rptimes.com/richard-melzer/2021/06/when-dirt-was-cheaper-in-the-country-2/) - A New Biography of Casey Luna Casey drove against many well-known car racers in Albuquerque, including members of the famous Unser family; he often spent time at the Unser family’s garage on Central Avenue. These established racers enjoyed great advantages in resources, equipment, staffing and money. Most had several engines ready to go while Casey
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/06/ask-capn-greg-79/) - Cap'n Greg likes politics about as much as he likes anchovy tacos, but border crossing issues created by both the US and Mexico have been with us forever. Judy Engels from Glendale is the latest to ask, "Why does it take so $#@! long to cross the border?" Once upon a time, you had to
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/06/barbs-dog-rescue-2/) - The New Normal Barb’s has been operating at a state-of-emergency mode ever since Covid-19 restrictions closed our community last year. We survived the lockdown, a water shortage, a food shortage that continues today, and the replacement of a broken-down van with the help and support of our friends locally and across the border. Running at
- [New chill hideaway open …Leo’s Barh](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/06/new-chill-hideaway-open-leos-barh/) - A great new bar and eatery just opened up down in Old Port, Leo’s Bar is just a short stroll up from the Malecon. I love accidently discovering secrets places on a side road, and this one is worth sharing and checking out. Leo’s Bar has been open about two months, named after the Bar’s
- [Got Golf? We do!](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/06/got-golf-we-do-2/) - Spotlight on The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort There is nothing like golfing on beautiful greens with the Sea of Cortez as your backdrop. A screensaver heaven. Puerto Peñasco is a golfer’s paradise at sea. We have three fantastic golf courses all serving up outstanding weather, blue skies and amazing views of
- [Editorial June 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/06/editorial-june-2021/) - Can it really be June already? What happened to May? It flew by so fast, I had to go into my phone’s photo gallery to see what I did last month. I definitely enjoyed our beautiful weather and dreaded the few times I had to go north where it was a good 20° hotter than
- [Time to go fly fishing](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2021/05/time-to-go-fly-fishing/) - May is a wonderful time to begin your fly fishing adventures in Puerto Peñasco. The Sea of Cortez is warming up, and the fish are happy and hungry. This is a predictable great time of the year to expect a fish bite. I'll give my iron clad fish catching guarantee that you will catch fish
- [Tia Katy’s Corner May 2021](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/05/tia-katys-corner-may-2021/) - Why I do what I do! I am frequently asked why I continue to invest so much of my time, energy, and resources in helping kids in Mexico go to school. My answer is always: “I keep going because these kids matter. I believe every one of them is full of greatness and they deserve
- [Baja: The Adventure Begins](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/05/baja-the-adventure-begins/) - As I wrote in last month’s issue, my wife and I, along with two other couples, decided to ‘tour’ Baja California by automobile. This is my report: Friday morning, the 12th of March, 2021, dawned dreary and wet. Consider that Peñasco receives only an average of 3.1” of rainfall a year, this was a bit
- [The Process of Buying Real Estate in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/05/the-process-of-buying-real-estate-in-mexico/) - Every year more and more tourists end up calling Puerto Peñasco home with the purchase of real estate. But often buyers ask, “How does the process work for purchasing real estate here in Puerto Peñasco?” This article will outline the steps from making an offer thru moving to closing. Choosing a Real Estate Advisor If
- [The third spice](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/05/the-third-spice-2/) - Besides pepper and cloves there was a third spice that helped usher in the discovery of the Americas and an alternate route to the East that previously had only been accessible by a long overland journey on the Silk Road; nutmeg. Nutmeg is a seed that comes from the Myristica Fragrans, an evergreen tree, native
- [Circus Mexicus](https://rptimes.com/circus-mexicus/2021/05/circus-mexicus/) - With unprecedented excitement, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers are bringing their musical circus back to Puerto Peñasco for five days of long overdue fun June 10-14, 2021. Tickets went on sale March 20th and can be purchased at www.circusmexicus.net. Any local safety measures in place mid-June will be incorporated into the festival. Along with just
- [Cuauhtémoc Ship of the Mexican Navy to Visit Puerto Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/jim-ringquist/2021/05/cuauhtemoc-ship-of-the-mexican-navy-to-visit-puerto-penasco/) - Cuauhtémoc Training Ship to anchor in Puerto Peñasco in May with 240 Naval cadets aboard The coasts of Puerto Peñasco (aka Rocky Point) will be decked out in gallantry with arrival of the Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc Training Vessel in mid-May. The ship, which has traveled thousands of nautical miles, is tentatively scheduled to anchor in
- [Mermaid's Market (with Pirates!) in May](https://rptimes.com/naomi-black/2021/05/mermaids-market-with-pirates-in-may/) - Can you believe we are nearing the end of the 9th season of the Mermaid's Market? I thought I might briefly review the history of the market and tell you what the "mermaids" have planned in the very near future! Way back in the winter of 2011 and spring of 2012, we participated as vendors
- [You’re so cool…](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/05/youre-so-cool/) - You have to wear shades!!! Feliz Mayo Rocky Point! I hope spring has sprung into your life and you are enjoying these beautiful days on the beach. Being a beach guy myself, I was really shocked to think back at the last time I really chilled and spent a day relaxing on the beach and
- [Desalt Plant](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/05/desalt-plant/) - Mayor Kiko Munro Lays the Foundation Stone for a Seawater Desalination Plant in Puerto Peñasco Mayor Kiko Munro laid the first stone for the construction of the first seawater desalination plant in Puerto Peñasco, an act that he described as a historic, fundamental, and momentous achievement. Accompanied by Francisco Muñiz, from construction company Awasa and
- [Exterior enhancements complete at St. Joseph’s](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/05/exterior-enhancements-complete-at-st-josephs/) - It took benefactors to donate the funds, laborers to do the work and time to bring it all together; but the walkway railing and graveled parking lot are complete at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in La Cholla. Sexton Bob Keller said, “We’re happy to get the railing in place because the walkway was a little
- [When dirt was cheaper in the Country!](https://rptimes.com/richard-melzer/2021/05/when-dirt-was-cheaper-in-the-country/) - “Dirt is cheaper in the country!” Everyone who lived in New Mexico in the 1980s remembers this clever slogan used to advertise Casey Luna’s Ford and Mercury dealership on N.M. 314 just north of Belen. Casey became famous for his slogan, claiming that because of lower overhead in Valencia County, he could charge much less
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/05/ask-capn-greg-78/) - Cap'n Greg is going to take a departu Cap'n Greg is going to take a departure from the Q&A format to ramble on about some other stuff. Listen up, Pilgrims. Some years ago a guy named Bobby McFerrin released an album called "Simple Pleasures" with the smash hit song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." Although it
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/05/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-31/) - Puppies on Board A van driving down the highway seems like a simple thing, but for Barb and the dogs in her care, it provides a link to a whole new world. With the help of our benefactors and the matching fund donations, we were able to purchase this much needed, used van. It is
- [Got Golf? We do!](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/05/got-golf-we-do/) - Spotlight on Isla Del Mar Puerto Peñasco is a golfer’s paradise at sea. We have three outstanding golf courses all serving up outstanding weather, blue skies and amazing views of the water. If you love to golf or want to learn how to golf and enjoy a beautiful day outside on a course, then we
- [Editorial May 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/05/editorial-may-2021/) - Events! Events! Events! It’s so great to see so many events happening in Rocky Point. April was super busy as is May and June is shaping up to be a great month too. If you’ve been down in the last few months, and came down on a Friday, or had to go home on a
- [How is the fishing?](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2021/04/how-is-the-fishing/) - People everywhere are looking for signs of spring. Ground Hog's Day holds some interest for those folks who are still frozen in winters grip. Not to besmirch Punxsutawney Phil's early spring predicting ability, but he is slightly less effective, around 50%, than the local weather forecasters on TV. During the winter around the time that
- [Tia Katy’s Corner April 2021](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/04/tia-katys-corner-april-2021/) - New English language program to launch in the fall! We invest in education because we believe, and the research shows, that it is the best tool we can give a young person to help them break the cycle of poverty they come from. While enabling local kids to go to school and succeed academically is
- [Santo Tomás Beachfront Community](https://rptimes.com/lannette-phipps/2021/04/santo-tomas-beachfront-community/) - beautiful scenery, fantastic people and a rich history I’m going to venture a guess and say that most of you reading this are pretty adventurous. After all, you do come to Mexico. You travel – be it around the world, or just in your neighborhood – looking for those hidden gems. Some great place where
- [How to Own Property in Mexico](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/04/how-to-own-property-in-mexico/) - A common question asked by tourists who visit our paradise off the Sea of Cortez, “Is it possible to own property in Mexico and how does that work?” The great news is YES as a foreigner traveling or living in Mexico you can purchase property through what is known as a bank-trust or Fideicomiso in
- [Better than me](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/04/better-than-me/) - “Better Than Me, Three Generations of Inner Strength” is a book written by Albert Monreal Quihuis. It is the winner of two International Latino Book Awards, “Most Inspirational Story and The Best Story with a Latina Theme.” This is a wonderful story of what life was like in the 1960s when Rocky Point was a
- [Postcards](https://rptimes.com/the-old-gringo/2021/04/postcards/) - People come to Puerto Peñasco to enjoy what our town has to offer the vacationer/sportsman (sportsperson??)/fisherman (fisherperson??). People visit our fair town for any number of reasons, but one reason seems to be predominant...we are a short drive from the U.S. border. It makes coming to Peñasco from points north pretty easy. The road from
- [Happy Easter to all](https://rptimes.com/nancy-phelan-2/2021/04/happy-easter-to-all/) - Please take a look at the cats we have at the center. We are feeding over 50 cats and kittens and still need your help. Cats are abundant in Rocky Point though not as noticeable as the dogs and there are no other centers to care for abandoned, sick and hurt cats and kittens. We
- [Moo, Moo, Moo…](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/04/moo-moo-moo/) - We’re In Love With You, You, You!!! Feliz Abril, Rocky Point! Best wishes for a most Happy Easter and I sincerely hope your Semana Santa went well. The finest weather is upon us and it’s awesome to see all the spring breakers and vacationers coming to Rocky Point. It has been especially great seeing all
- [IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS TO THIS PAGE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 383-6325 OR EMAIL THEM TO ROCKYPOINTTIMES@YAHOO.COM.](https://rptimes.com/events/2021/04/if-you-would-like-to-add-your-events-to-this-page-and-our-facebook-page-please-contact-us-at-383-6325-or-email-them-to-rockypointtimesyahoo-com/) - EVENTS See Clubs and Organizations for more info. on groups and social clubs. Everyday Marea Vina Pool Bar open every day with 2x1 drink specials at Laguna Shores Resort (see centerfold). Pink Cadillac Breakfast Specials starting at $5.50. Mondays 2 for 1 Bacon Cheeseburgers at Colin’s Cantina, located at Princesa de Peñasco Condos on Sandy
- [St. Joseph’s new priest is an old friend](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/04/st-josephs-new-priest-is-an-old-friend/) - Those who attended Mass at St. Joseph’s/San José mission church in La Cholla prior to 2018 will remember Padre Marco Lopez who, after Mass, would gather us into a big huddle and encourage us, in song, to invite the Holy Spirit into our hearts and lives. When he was reassigned to Mexicali, he and his
- [Let the good times roll](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/04/let-the-good-times-roll/) - With caution and attention to social distancing, the weekly “Connections” happy hour is back on the Rocky Point social calendar. Though it sounds like it, Connections is not a singles group. It’s for anyone who wants to meet other non-nationals living full- or part-time in Rocky Point. Connections will take place on the Puesta del
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/04/ask-capn-greg-77/) - Warm weather is upon us as the hideous 65-degree days of winter turn to 80° and paradise. For the last decade or so, this is the time of year Cap'n Greg gets asked about issues near and dear to his heart. Such as, why do people blame mysterious and evil influences for their own behavior?
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/04/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-30/) - A Glimpse of Normalcy Spring Break has come and gone, but the month of March provided the first real sense of normalcy since the impact of the border restrictions brought by Covid-19. Condos were full. Restaurants were crowded. And the beaches resounded with the sounds of young children’s laughter as they played in the sand
- [Passports –did you know?](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/04/passports-did-you-know/) - What’s inside your passport? Passports we all need them, especially if you’re from the United States traveling down to our glorious sea and Rocky Point beaches (although passports cards work as well). Maybe in the past, you’ve thumbed through the pages to remember a good trip and examine a smudged stamp from an exotic destination.
- [Editorial April 2021](https://rptimes.com/editorial/2021/04/editorial-april-2021/) - Spring is here and summer is just around the corner and look at us now! Hard to believe where we were a year ago! And the simple fact that one year has already slipped past…WOW! The State of Sonora just hit green on the covid map, so that’s great news, and businesses seem to be
- [A BAD DAY OF FISHING IS NOT SO BAD](https://rptimes.com/vince-deadmond/2021/03/a-bad-day-of-fishing-is-not-so-bad/) - Winter fishing, January and February is reliably poor fishing in Peñasco. You may have a day or two where you actually catch a fish, but the smell of skunk permeates the boat often enough. My group of friends, The Over The Hill Gang, saw the tide chart was at a neap tide for the Super
- [TONYS WHALE TOURS](https://rptimes.com/tonys-whale/2021/03/tonys-whale-tours/) - Well, I’ve just arrived back from my trip over to Guerrero Negro and what a fantastic week! A few things have changed this year, but the experience was pretty much the same and just as awesome as last year. This year Tony has added a whale migration lecture, guided salt plant tour, and some tourist
- [In the Midst of a Pandemic a Dream Comes True!](https://rptimes.com/tia-katys-corner/2021/03/in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic-a-dream-comes-true/) - For the past several years I have dreamed of expanding our program to provide support for kids with special needs. I am thrilled that our current program is providing local public-school students with the resources they need to go to school and succeed academically. However, I truly believe that EVERY young person should have the
- [The Eats](https://rptimes.com/the-eats/2021/03/the-eats-3/) - This month has been another feeding frenzy that took me from guac, pizza and stealing Jose’s fries at Boo Bar…to an amazing dinner at MOO’s Grand Opening…to Chef Mickey’s phenomenal shrimp and dates in gorgonzola sauce…to lobster at Mario’s and San Remedio in Guerrero Negro…to date shakes and Enchiladas Suiza in San Ignacio…then back to
- [Things to Avoid when Building your Mexican Dream Home](https://rptimes.com/joseph-sanchez/2021/03/things-to-avoid-when-building-your-mexican-dream-home/) - Building a new home in Puerto Peñasco is a dream come true for many people. While the process is exciting, it can be unfortunately full of potential pit falls and costly mistakes. This article will discuss some of the common mistakes to avoid when building your dream home. Shopping on Price, Not Quality We all
- [Cloves](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/03/cloves-2/) - The name of the spice known as clove, comes from the French word, clou, meaning nail. Cloves are aromatic dried flower buds from an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands located in Indonesia, historically referred to as the Spice Islands. It is believed a tree named Afo, is considered to be between 350 to
- [Helping](https://rptimes.com/rosarie-salerno/2021/03/helping/) - If you spend any time in Puerto Peñasco, and you pay attention, it is not hard to see the need. While there is a population of those in need in most northern cities, here in our town the need is more acute, especially when you factor in a pandemic. Many people have been severely impacted
- [Nancy Phelan](https://rptimes.com/nancy-phelan-2/2021/03/nancy-phelan-3/) - Happy St. Patrick’s to all. Please take a look at the cats we have at the center. We are feeding over 50 cats and kittens and still need your help. Cats are abundant in Rocky Point though not as noticeable as the dogs and there are no other centers to care for abandoned, sick and
- [And…We Have A Winner!!!](https://rptimes.com/mark-paliscak/2021/03/andwe-have-a-winner/) - Rocky Point Times Photo Contest :) Feliz Marzo to everyone...especially everyone who signed up for Shave the Whale boat extravaganza. As I write this article, I am getting ready for an, “ALL ABOARD” the Eco Fun Boat to join in the fun times. As a repeat client and whale watcher, I can truly say…it is
- [Visitors Grace St. Joseph’s with New Doors and Pews](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/03/visitors-grace-st-josephs-with-new-doors-and-pews/) - What do people like to do when they go on vacation? Surveys will tell you that the number-one activity is shopping; but a group of men from Cody, Wyoming and Salt Lake City, Utah like to give instead of get. Two years ago Tom Lillie, Don Kramer, Dale Englund and Ken Stockwell, along with their
- [Quality Medicare Services Offered just 90 miles away](https://rptimes.com/cholla-charli/2021/03/quality-medicare-services-offered-just-90-miles-away/) - There is great pleasure and serenity living here on the Sea of Cortez; and retirement is infinitely more affordable than in the United States. Apart from grandchildren, perhaps the single thing keeping retirees from making Rocky Point their full-time residence is medical care. The local clinics do a great job of dealing with day-to-day health
- [Ask Cap'n Greg](https://rptimes.com/ask-capn-greg/2021/03/ask-capn-greg-76/) - The question Cap'n Greg gets most often is: What are my favorite restaurants in Rocky Point? While I have answered that query approximately 99 times, I'll do it again to make it an even 100. The criteria I use to rate restaurants are food quality, service, price, and ambience. While I have had some not-so-good
- [BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER](https://rptimes.com/bo-y-linda-bernard/2021/03/barbs-dog-rescue-newsletter-29/) - Our Older Dogs (A.K.A. Residents) We saw a heartwarming article recently about a 14 year old dog named Wiggles finding her forever home after 11 years in an Illinois shelter. It really hit home for us, as over half of the dogs at Barb’s are considered full-time residents. For the most part, these are older
- [10 Fun Facts About the Sea of Cortez](https://rptimes.com/anita-kaltenbaugh/2021/03/10-fun-facts-about-the-sea-of-cortez/) - If you’re feeling old, look at the sea and know this, the Sea of Cortez is the youngest in the world. I don’t think if it has Fountain of Youth powers but who knows, jump in, and try it out? Yes, Jacque Cousteau who nicknamed the Sea of Cortez as the “World’s Aquarium “is spot

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- [Laguna Shores Resort](https://rptimes.com/category/laguna-shores-resort/)
- [Baseball Clinic](https://rptimes.com/category/baseball-clinic/)
- [La Esperanza Community](https://rptimes.com/category/la-esperanza-community/)
- [Tiburones](https://rptimes.com/category/tiburones/)
- [The Eats](https://rptimes.com/category/the-eats/)
- [Tonys Whale](https://rptimes.com/category/tonys-whale/)
- [Events](https://rptimes.com/category/events/)
- [Richard Melzer](https://rptimes.com/category/richard-melzer/)
- [Arturo Lepe](https://rptimes.com/category/arturo-lepe/)
- [Casa Esperanza](https://rptimes.com/category/casa-esperanza/)
- [Rodeo Drive](https://rptimes.com/category/rodeo-drive/)
- [Margarita Mermaids](https://rptimes.com/category/margarita-mermaids/)
- [Dr. Sally Downey](https://rptimes.com/category/dr-sally-downey/)
- [Los Martinez](https://rptimes.com/category/los-martinez/)
- [Mexico’s Sea of Cortez](https://rptimes.com/category/mexicos-sea-of-cortez/)
- [Sea Shepherd](https://rptimes.com/category/sea-shepherd/)
- [Lukeville](https://rptimes.com/category/lukeville/)
- [Barb Olszewski](https://rptimes.com/category/barb-olszewski/)
- [Blanca Valdez Diaz](https://rptimes.com/category/ampi/blanca-valdez-diaz/)
- [Cholla Bay](https://rptimes.com/category/cholla-bay/)
- [Red Cross Prepares](https://rptimes.com/category/red-cross-prepares/)
- [Social Media](https://rptimes.com/category/social-media/)
- [My Calafia](https://rptimes.com/category/my-calafia/)
- [Linda Bernard](https://rptimes.com/category/linda-bernard/)
- [Kim Hockley](https://rptimes.com/category/kim-hockley/)
- [Gene Frank](https://rptimes.com/category/gene-frank/)
- [Margaritaville](https://rptimes.com/category/margaritaville/)
- [Mario Garcia](https://rptimes.com/category/mario-garcia/)
- [Many Road Upgrades](https://rptimes.com/category/many-road-upgrades/)
- [Rotary Club](https://rptimes.com/category/rotary-club/)
- [Erica Curiel](https://rptimes.com/category/erica-curiel/)
- [Blue palomas](https://rptimes.com/category/blue-palomas/)
- [Jodi](https://rptimes.com/category/jodi/)
- [Jodi Johnson](https://rptimes.com/category/jodi-johnson/)
- [Robert Schwebel](https://rptimes.com/category/robert-schwebel/)
- [Jody Johnson](https://rptimes.com/category/jody-johnson/)
- [Chris Gill](https://rptimes.com/category/chris-gill/)
- [Brian Phillips](https://rptimes.com/category/brian-phillips/)
- [Shandra “Sami” Keesecker Rivero](https://rptimes.com/category/shandra-sami-keesecker-rivero/)
- [Linda Coker](https://rptimes.com/category/linda-coker/)
- [Puerta Privada](https://rptimes.com/category/puerta-privada/)
- [Santo Tomas](https://rptimes.com/category/santo-tomas/)
- [Servicios Médicos Veterinarios](https://rptimes.com/category/servicios-medicos-veterinarios/)
- [Art Walk](https://rptimes.com/category/art-walk/)
- [Lannette & Sandy](https://rptimes.com/category/lannette-sandy/)
- [Tyler Lundmark](https://rptimes.com/category/tyler-lundmark/)
- [Gina Benner](https://rptimes.com/category/gina-benner/)
- [Eat-Drink-Shop](https://rptimes.com/category/eat-drink-shop/)
- [Mochileros Tours](https://rptimes.com/category/mochileros-tours/)
- [WOMENS REHAB CENTER](https://rptimes.com/category/womens-rehab-center/)
- [ENCANTAME RESORTS](https://rptimes.com/category/encantame-resorts/)
- [La Cava Boutique de Vinos](https://rptimes.com/category/la-cava-boutique-de-vinos/)
- [Al Schwartz](https://rptimes.com/category/al-schwartz/)
- [Empty Bowls](https://rptimes.com/category/empty-bowls/)
- [TESSORO ARTICLE](https://rptimes.com/category/tessoro-article/)
- [The Sea](https://rptimes.com/category/the-sea/)
- [Manuel Martinez](https://rptimes.com/category/manuel-martinez/)
- [Boat Sinking and Rescue](https://rptimes.com/category/boat-sinking-and-rescue/)
- [Kentucky Derby](https://rptimes.com/category/kentucky-derby/)
- [Mermaid's Market](https://rptimes.com/category/mermaids-market/)
- [Pet´s Health and Care Center](https://rptimes.com/category/pets-health-and-care-center/)
- [AL-ANON](https://rptimes.com/category/al-anon/)
- [Kento Blanco](https://rptimes.com/category/kento-blanco/)
- [Lions Language Center](https://rptimes.com/category/lions-language-center/)
- [Mex Legal](https://rptimes.com/category/mex-legal/)
- [Carolina Pacheco](https://rptimes.com/category/carolina-pacheco/)
- [A.J. Ciulla](https://rptimes.com/category/a-j-ciulla/)
- [Sarah Fox](https://rptimes.com/category/sarah-fox/)
- [Guillermo Munro](https://rptimes.com/category/guillermo-munro/)
- [WHW](https://rptimes.com/category/whw/)
- [The Guessing Gringa](https://rptimes.com/category/the-guessing-gringa/)
- [El Pinacate](https://rptimes.com/category/el-pinacate/)
- [WHM](https://rptimes.com/category/whm/)
- [Amigos Educarte](https://rptimes.com/category/amigos-educarte/)
- [Islas Del Mar](https://rptimes.com/category/islas-del-mar/)
- [Martin Martinez](https://rptimes.com/category/martin-martinez/)
- [Esmeralda Peralta-Aroz](https://rptimes.com/category/esmeralda-peralta-aroz/)
- [Angelina Soto](https://rptimes.com/category/angelina-soto/)
- [Farmacias de Descuento](https://rptimes.com/category/farmacias-de-descuento/)
- [Beach Eats Peñasco](https://rptimes.com/category/beach-eats-penasco/)

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