Rocky Point Times August 2011 Edition

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It’s that time of the year when the locals are saying “mucho calor”, or “muy caliente”. Translation, it’s very warm or hot. That’s when I say, “No, hot is 115° plus”. In Lake Havasu City, Phoenix, or Yuma, hot is when you leave something on your dashboard, and your hand gets burned trying to remove it, or your steering wheel is way too hot to touch (when we lived there we had covers for all our steering wheels), or your bare feet will burn on the pavement or even the beach sand. Sometimes the concrete is so hot that you can literally fry an egg on it. We used to say, when we lived in Lake Havasu City, “When it gets to 120°, that its OK because it’s a dry heat and there is no humidity”. Right now, as I write this Editorial, all around the USA, most of the big cities are experiencing high heat and humidity. Here in Rocky Point, we do get humidity and temperatures that rock around the 100° mark, but at least, unlike southern Arizona, we cool down in the evenings. And most of the time there is a nice breeze coming off our large swimming pool, the Sea of Cortez, Arizona’s nearest beach.

When we built the house at the Ranchito, A.K.A. Club Lomas Campestres, we built it the same way as most houses are built in the U.S., framed with wood, insulation and stucco. In one room we put an electric receptacle in the ceiling to be used for a wall mounted television. The receptacle never got used because the TV was too big for that wall. In fact I never got around to putting a

cover on the receptable. It was just in the ceiling in a plastic box. As things turned out, I am very glad that I had never crossed putting on that cover off my honey-do list. Almost directly beneath the receptacle we have a leather swivel rocking chair which sits about 18” away from the wall. (By now you are all probably thinking, “ It must be a slow news day in Rocky Point, where is he going with this editorial”?). Well one day when we returned to the ‘Ranchito’ after being out of town for about ten days, Sandy saw what looked, at first glance, like a fairly good sized pile of sawdust on the floor. When she showed it to me, I thought, “Oh no, termites”! The pile was a reddish brown color, had no aroma and looked like redwood sawdust. I put a phone call in to our local pest control company, Contra Plagas. They sent a man out that day. He inspected the pile on the floor and said, “It’s not termites, but I don’t know what it is”. He thought perhaps it was caused by field mice or weavils.

He took a sample, said he would have it checked out, and for me to call him in about a week. After cleaning up the pile, I started visualizing what a job it would be to cure the problem, removing all the drywall and four inches of insulation etc, etc, because there is no air space for spraying as it is a flat roof. About a week later, I had another pile in the same spot. I called Antonio, one of the owners of Contra Plagas, and he came to the house. After checking the pile, he said, “Ants”. He cut about an eight inch square hole in the ceiling and, sure enough, there was a stream of tiny ants. He said, “Carpenter ants”. Antonio said that they are very rare for this part of the country and that he wasn’t sure

if a regular bait trap would solve the problem. (A trap of this kind is where the ants, hopefully, take the bait from the trap and carry it back to the nest where it kills the queen.) Antonio placed a bait trap in the hole, but said he wasn’t sure if it would work with this species of ants and that he would check and see if there are other traps better suited for this type of ants. If this didn’t work, we would have to remove the entire ceiling and spray everything. With my fingers crossed, I watched him set the bait traps. It has now been four weeks and there are no sign of ants.

In a conversation with Antonio, I asked him how he got started in the pest control business. He said that his dad worked for Truly Nolen Pest Control in Hermosillo for 18 years and that is how he and his two brothers got started. They took courses and, in 2004 they were certified and licensed by the health department. They then opened Contra Plagas Pest Control. Antonio says that besides ants, spiders, roaches, scorpions and termites are very common for Rocky Point and when building with wood he advises that the wood should be treated with a preventative material. He also recommends that your property be treated at last 3 times per year, spring, mid summer and the fall. If you live in an area where there are snakes, they have a repellent they put down which does not harm them, but they will not cross it. Another problem for some areas is birds, for this they use a bait that when the birds eat it and lay their eggs, the eggs are sterilized. They also use a type of fishing like, constructed in a way that the birds won’t fly or land around a swimming pool for example. The costs of the different treatments range from $35dlls to $55dlls, depending on the property size.

To keep abreast of the newest pest control methods and products, the brothers frequently attend seminars sponsored by their vendors down in Puebla, and also California, in Riverside and San Diego. The Contra Plagas office is open Monday thru Friday from 9AM-5PM and on Saturday 9AM-3PM, and they are located on the main Blvd Benito Juarez, just south of Burger King. Tel. (011-52-638) 383-8787. Give them a call.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSRita Pizarro, Alice Omang, Rosarie Salerno,

Linda Sharp, Pat Goodin, Dave & Debby Penn,Jim Nicoll, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Sally Dalton,

Bryan Blow, Anita K., Zack Paliscak, Presidente Alejandro Zepeda, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez,

Richard Savino, Johnny Calamari andGretchen Ellinger

ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFFTom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher

Sandra O’Hare - Managing EditorLannette Phipps - Foreign Correspondent

Betty Lumbreras - Graphic ArtistAlicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive

Claudia Rivas - Account Executive

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By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Y es, you heard correct, even though you may think there are no possible reasons why you shouldn’t visit the

beautiful beaches of the Sea of Cortez in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (a short 3.5 hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona) and get your beach groove on by the sea…. Here are some things you may want to take into consideration before you make that next trip. Read on and marinate the below information carefully.1. Sunburn Sickness – yes, it’s true if you

stay and play all day on the soft buttery sand, throw caution to the wind, and frolic around reading your juicy novel on a Mexican blanket with a cooler full of cold drinks or tasty libations you may find yourself running to the sparkly waters of the Sea of Cortez to cool off and with so much joyfulness going on….. you may forget to reapply the sunscreen. If you fall into this trap, you will get sunburn sickness. Beware!

2. Shrimp overdose sometimes referred to as Rocky Point shrimp disease – don’t laugh, this is a common problem for those that visit Rocky Point. Shrimp overdose can be very serious and affect you for the rest of your life. Quality of shrimp may never be the same. Common side effects include, but are not limited to: shaking your head, No, repeatedly and refusing to eat shrimp in any USA restaurant for fear it may be frozen, small and basically just not as succulent as the Rocky Point shrimp you once tasted. The seriousness of the Rocky Point shrimp disease is that you may never be able to eat shrimp again, anywhere else, because of the scrumptious size, sweetness and full of flavor quality which you experienced in Rocky Point. So what do you do? You partake daily of numerous Mexican style shrimp cocktails, shrimp salads, shrimp burgers, shrimp tacos, shrimp wrapped with bacon, stuffed shrimp, shrimp soup, grilled shrimp and shrimp ceviche. You find you have eaten so many Rocky Point yummy shrimp you might just overdose. (But hey, with all the delectable, mouth-watering, lip smacking, delicious shrimp in season why not see if you can buy a few pounds at the fish market and take it back with you to enjoy at your home?)

3. Air Quality System Shock – Now those coming from Phoenix or Tucson, or other large cities, understand air quality index. In Phoenix, with the recent 114 degrees and heat advisory, we also understand what it means to stay indoors. Well, be cautious when you come to Rocky Point. If you decide you want to take a morning or evening stroll by the sea, be careful as you’re breathing in salt air to

your lungs, your lungs may be confused with all the clean, fresh sea air that you may experience air quality system shock. Symptoms include elation, non-irritated eyes, easy breathing and lack of allergy symptoms.

4. Trouble waking up early or sleeping through your alarm disorder – Agreed, this disorder is absolutely awful. When you find yourself continuing to sleep through your alarm, or sometimes forgetting to set your alarm altogether, and wake up naturally (whoever heard of such a thing!) you may have contracted this disorder. It happens, especially in Rocky Point. You set your alarm for a specific time so you can get about your business, you don’t want to be rushed, you want to make sure you don’t get stuck in traffic (what traffic?) and it’s so quiet the sound of waves lapping against the shore is so methodically lulling, almost like a sound machine in your right ear, you sleep right through that alarm clock. Right through the beep, beep, beep of the alarm clock and your REM sleep is going crazy!!! You hear it going off and you just don’t care. But wait… does it really make a difference? Well, only if you have to race to an important meeting or navigate yourself through traffic jams on the freeway (no freeways in RP), but hey isn’t it better to relax a little and take some time off. Might be you need to sleep through a few alarms and forget the rush, rush and hustle bustle and enjoy the calmness of the Rocky Point beach or wait is that just my disorder surfacing?

5. Sore muscles or over extension Virus– It can happen. You may be more familiar with daily exercise consisting of walking to the water cooler at work and driving in your car morning and evening and not accustomed to kayaking, jet skiing, sailing, fishing, ATVing, walking the beach, throwing Frisbees, golfing, swimming, strolling the malecon, dancing to a live band or playing volleyball on the beach. Be warned if this is not part of your typical, everyday routine you may find you have developed the sore muscle or over extension virus and symptoms may even include weight loss, muscle building and increased appetite for healthy foods.

6. Overly Friendly People Infection – It may sound outlandish, but strangers whom you’ve never met will say Hello or Hola to you in Rocky Point. If you are staying at a hotel or one of the numerous condo’s available for rent on the beach you may even meet your neighbors or other residents in the building. If you ride

in the elevator to go up to your room, expect conversation and get ready to talk about the weather and how warm the temperature of the pool is and the best restaurant for a luscious meal (yes they might even use that word, “I had a luscious meal at the Blue Marlin.”) You will hear a few “Buenos Dias” in the morning when you wake up, and a couple “Buenas Tardes” in the afternoon. In the evening don’t be frightened of the “Buenas Noches and Adios!! Trust me, it is catchy and you may even carry it back to the states or wherever you are visiting from. The infection may not last long, once you return from Rocky Point you might slip back into the familiar non-friendly way.

7. Cheap Rates Corruption – be careful of the cheap inexpensive room rates, they may corrupt you because you are getting such a steal. You might think they are charging you incorrectly and because of this, think you are being corrupt and untruthful. Why pay less than a $100 a night for an oceanfront condo that sleeps 4 with a full kitchen and gorgeous beachfront pool when you can pay 3 times that much for a hotel in California without air conditioning and you have to walk to the beach carrying all you beach gear because parking is nowhere in sight or you have to pay for it?

8. Excessive eye glare Infection – yes something a little different. Rocky Point has a phenom called “diamonds on the water.” The sky is so extraordinarily clear, no clouds in sight, no afternoon tropical cloud bursts, just unusually clear blue horizons. Thus, excessive eye glare infection can occur. Symptoms include a sense of how big the world is and how miniscule you are. When you look at the deep blue sea, you may experience a bizarrely internal feeling of peace. To help prevent the excessive eye glare infection caused by the shimmering crystal diamond reflection of the beautiful clear Sea of Cortez, buy some groovy shades and possibly a beach hat found easily with local beach vendors who will bring their wares to you ( yes, shopping is available right on the beach!) Be warned of excessive squinting and heavy eye glare, eye protection is highly recommended for awe inspiring gazing to be enjoyed.

9. Not enough rules at the beach infectivity – Don’t you hate it when there are no regulations, ordinances and strict postings of what you can and cannot do? Yes, it is terrible when there are not enough rules and regulations in place at the beach. Where are the rules that prohibit dog walking owners from

wandering those 4 legged creatures, (where everyone can see them) along the seashore? Running around in the water, laughing uncontrollably, chasing balls, the nerve of those dogs and their owners. How about those people who spend hours picking up and collecting sea shells? Coolers on the beach? Unlike some state side beaches i.e. California, the big signs are gone. NO signs that read: no dogs, no drinking, no seashell picking, no fires, no picnics, no coolers, no smoking, no tents. If you are looking for those signs, and need those rules and regs to go to the beach, beware you will not find them here. You will witness kids with dogs, families lugging their coolers down the beach, couples setting up umbrellas with their blanket and, in some areas, a beach fire at night. The above actions will occur in Rocky Point so if you are looking for beaches with more rules and regulations, it may not be the place for you.

10. Beach bum syndrome very, very dangerous syndrome. Perhaps, the most serious of all the reasons not to visit Rocky Point. Beach bum Syndrome may occur on your first visit to Puerto Peñasco, although highly unlikely. Typically, indicators occur after repeated visits to Rocky Point. The warning signs start slowly but progress rapidly once you first experience the very first signs. Symptoms include, but are not limited to: not wanting to leave after a weekend and actually convincing others to buy into the syndrome and stay one day longer. Then the fake “I’m sick” phone calls start occurring to your place of work, in repeated cycles so you can extend your time in Rocky Point. Excuses may vary (i.e. car problems, border was closed, and the very extreme serious symptom, chanting of “I lost my passport.”) Signs of such dramatic lies are a sure indication you might seriously have contracted the syndrome. Severe symptoms, highly untreatable, occur when you quit your job and move to Rocky Point. (Note writer is an expert on this syndrome as she contracted the syndrome, left corporate America and moved to Rocky Point.)Hence, if the above reasons are enough

for you not to visit Rocky Point, then well you probably best heed your own advice!

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By Eddie Wharez®Owner and Designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín

Please come by our store on Rodeo Drive (Revolución St), also known as Old Cholla Rd. You will be pleasantly surprised, as we carry a great selection of products that

will give your home a distinctive and beautiful look. Keep also in mind that we can design any custom size piece, or find you a creative alternative to your design

issues! You may visit us at www.eddiewharez.com.

Hand-painted Murals

I am sure if you have lived in Puerto Peñasco for a while, by now you understand what the salty air can do to anything! From the building itself you live in to the smallest item you leave outside!

In our pursuit of beautiful surroundings we are always looking how to decorate our outside walls, metal wall art? Perhaps? Some people might think if it is powder coated this should suffice but, oh surprise, it does not, you will find out it will look pretty for sometime but eventually it will rust away. Some of my customers fall in love with some beautiful pictures, hang them outdoors just to realize soon after, that their precious piece of art is in decay!

Having seen that situation time and again and, as you already know at Diseños Casa y Jardín we always strive to do our best to please our customers both with high quality goods, functional and smart designs and avant-de-garde products from all over the world. At this time I am pleased to inform you we are distributing one-of-a-kind hand painted murals specially designed for a great outdoor sea-side living; these murals are made up of tiles that are fired insuring they will not fade or be

damaged by water. They can be customized to meet your needs as far as tile colors, designs and edge tile is concerned. They are fired in the USA, and Italian and Mexican ceramic tiles are used, which come in numerous colors, allowing to mix colors on a single mural to create a lively and different look.

Come by to see them! We have some beach, desert and tropical related themes in colors that will blend with pretty much any décor and, of course, you can create your own!

Do you remember last month’s article? Are you one of those disappointed clients that arrived at our store to get a sign, only to realize the article in the Rocky Point Times had brought so many people to buy those signs, that we didn’t have enough of the one you had liked best? Maybe this is your chance to have those words kilned onto the tile work of your preference, and have them last for a lot longer!

Please stop by to say hi and see for yourself the beauty of our selection in furnishings, accessories and gifts!

You can visit us online at www.eddiewharez.com or look us up on Facebook to see our latest inventory!



Sonora State law requires Real Estate Agents to be licensed.AMPI (Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals) is the sister

organization to NAR (National Association of Realtors) in the USA.Actually AMPI Associates are also NAR Members and our members

are committed to excellence. We encourage you to visit our association’s website at www.RockyPointAMPI.com and learn more about whom

we are and what we have to offer you and call one of us TODAY!

AMPI Chapter 51,Puerto Peñasco

By Richard Savino, President

H ere we are midsummer in Puerto Peñasco, and counting the days

and weeks until the humidity level subsides for the season. In similar fashion, we wait for the fall vacationers to return in anticipation of renewed real estate activity. The tourist activity during April – July reflected an increase over the same time last year. Occupancy rates were much improved over 2010 and this year’s tourist activity bodes well for future increases in real estate sales. While the number of closed transactions dropped to 10 in June 2011, there were 15 pending

transactions in June signifying potentially more closed sales to come in July.

The overall level of real estate activity has been relatively flat for several months. However, June’s number of closed or sold transactions dropped. June’s statistics do reflect a positive view to consider. The number of active listings dropped, pending sales have increased, inventory (absorption rate) has decreased and for buyers, the median price continues to fall. For sellers, we need the inventory level to continue to fall and the sold volume to bounce back as

expected in July. That’s how the median sale price will stabilize for sellers. Below is a current four month comparison to highlight some of these statistics and trends:

MAR APR MAY JUNE

Number of Active Listings

641 647 644 595

Number of Pending Contracts

16 10 13 15

Number of Sold Listings

15 12 17 10

Absorption rate (months)

47.5 48.1 47.4 44.9

Median List Price $223,000 $219,900 $219,000 $219,000Median Sale Price

$156,250 $108,000 $140,000 $111,750

Sale Price as a % of Original List Price

73.7% 71.5% 66% 82.1%

For those investors interested in land and lot data, here is a summary of year to date activity compared to the same period in 2010:

2011 YTD 2010 YTDActive Listings 279 339Pending Contracts 4 11Closed Sales 2 10Median List Price $79,000 $99,000Median Sale Price $12,750 $38,500

Clearly, 2011 land transactions have been seriously affected by the overall slowness in the market. The only two sales this year were both less than $30,000 and the additional two pending transactions are in the

$40-$70,000 range. There is a significant inventory of land and lots that will be available for several years to come. Sellers will need to be patient or, if possible, perhaps they should consider delaying the listing of their land. However, if you have a unique property in a unique location, you may have an opportunity to sell. Of course, seeking the assistance of a competent real estate professional will help you determine your sales strategy reviewing comparable sales and existing competition.

Should you have any questions about this data please consult your AMPI Realtor who can provide you with additional pertinent data customized for your use. I also encourage our readers to visit our AMPI Puerto Peñasco website,www.PuertoPenascoAMPI.com, where there is meaningful information for your review including a list of AMPI members and a section devoted to frequently asked questions.

Be sure to enlist the services of an AMPI professional for all your real estate needs.Richard SavinoPresident – AMPIPuerto PeñascoRocky Point Resort [email protected]



I t all began in 1994 with the first hi-rise development in town, Plaza Las Glorias Hotel & Condos (now Peñasco del Sol & Condominiums Pinacate). After that, it was Princesa de Peñasco in 1998, Sonoran

Spa in 2000, and Sonoran Sea in 2002. Miguel Guevara was the Project Director and Mary Snyder the Sales Director, for these 4 resorts. They were all completed, sold out, turned over to the homeowners, and are currently managed and rented as some of Peñasco’s favorites.

With 7 additional rental properties popping up on Sandy Beach, the Guevara/Snyder development team decided the town was ready for a unique project that did not allow rentals. So in 2004, Guevara joint ventured with Carlos Saenz, who owned and operated Palmar RV Park for many years. In 2005, the RV park came down, with constuction and sales beginning for Puerta Privada. The project was sold out, completed and delivered by 2007. Combining past experience, reputation, and proven track record, Puerta Privada continues to be the leader in setting

the standard for quality construction, design, and finishes.

The project consists of two towers that run directly parallel to the water, providing 180 degree views of the ocean to the south, and golf course views to the north, from every single condo. They are

quite spacious with the 2 bedroom units just under 2000 sq ft and the 3 bedroom units at 2750 sq ft. Marble floors, beveled cut glass, granite countertops, reverse osmosis water/ice, stainless appliances and dual pane windows are just some of the features that come standard in all of the units.

The common areas include 2 negative edge pools, one heated and the other Olympic lap length, 2 hot tubs, underground parking, pet park, basketball, and lighted tennis court.

The 3 story amenity b u i l d i n g , f a b u l o u s l y detailed with carved cantera stone, features a state of the art fitness center (with resident personal trainer), a game room loaded with air hockey, pool table, shuffleboard, foos ball, darts, and touch screen video game computers. The top floor clubhouse is beautifully furnished with full kitchen and bar areas, plasma TV’s, BBQ’s poker tables and fireplace.

This is where the true heart of Puerta Privada begins. It’s not just a project but a home away from home, with a family feel. Most of the owners have condos in other developments, or businesses in town. Why do they prefer Privada? Due to the non rental policy, (long term leases ARE allowed), there is such a community atmosphere, since everyone knows their neighbor, and they are all there for the same reason. Every month there are events, golf or tennis tournaments, art shows, holiday parties with bands, etc. Or the last minute, everyone- bring-something-to-share, get togethers at the pool or clubhouse. Many of the owners have said that they have made some of the best friendships here, which will last a lifetime.

Almost all of the current HOA board members, including the p r e s i d e n t and resort administrator, have served on other boards in Peñasco. This experience, coupled with the lack of rental, which causes wear and tear, allows Puerta Privada to maintain some the lowest HOA monthly fees on the beach.

This unique project has it all…quality, reputation, privacy and, in today’s market, the opportunity to take advantage of some terrific, resale opportunities. Visit the “Privada Lifestyle” and experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!! For pressure free information, the furnished model on Sandy Beach is open 7 days a week, 9AM-5PM or checkout the website at www.PuertaPrivada.com.

Puerta Privada...A Must See Property!!!

Send your questions to Cap’n Greg c/[email protected] or

write to at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, AZ 85341

QUESTIONS FOR CAP’N GREG?

AskCap’nGreg

H ere are answers to another batch of questions I got from people who want to

squeeze the most enjoyment out of their time in Rocky Point. =Q: Can I bring my dog to the beach?

A: After a few beers, your girlfriend will look like everyone else.

Q: Excuse me?

A: Oh, wait. You’re talking about a real animal-type dog? Of course, you can bring it to the beach. To avoid border quarantine issues, take the dog’s rabies shot records with you. And be advised you may encounter ownerless dogs roaming the streets, so either keep a close eye on your pet or, better yet, have a leash handy if strange animals show up. One more thing, few people enjoy stepping in dog poop on the beach, so do NOT bury it, but pick it up and toss it in a trash can.

Q: Are there 99 Cents stores in Rocky Point?

A: You won’t find any stores sell-ing stuff for one price, but there are a number of interesting deep-discount variety stores. The most popular are Numeros, Salmos and Rocky Imports. They are great places for cheap tools, tableware, toiletries, beach toys and much more. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it.

Q: Can I spend US dollars in Rocky Point, or do I have to get my vacation money changed to pesos?

A: Dollars are good everywhere, and most retail stores automati-cally calculate the exchange rate at the register. At restaurants and bars the exchange rates aren’t always current, so I prefer to pay in pesos. While there are a number of cambios (money exchange places) in Rocky Point, I typically use the one near the first Pemex station on the right after you cross the border in Sonoyta. At the end of your stay, if you have pe-sos left over, either keep them for the next time around or visit the cambio and change them back to dollars.

Q: Is that new store on the main street when I drive into town really a Walmart?

A: For all intents and purposes, yes. The store is a wholly-owned subsid-iary of a company headquartered in Mexico City that trades under the name Walmex. The same people who own Walmart in the States have a 31% interest in Walmex. The pack-aged food and general merchandise selection is good, as are the bakery and meat departments, but you won’t find exactly the same products as Walmart back home. However, you’ll be happy to know the custom-ers in Rocky Point’s Walmart will be dressed better.





PASSPORTS ARE REQUIREDfor re-entry into the U.S., when travelling by vehicle from Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. You may also present a Card, Enhanced Driv-er’s License, NEXXUS or Sentri Card as well Children under the age

of 16 need to present their birth certifi-cate. This is true for any port of entry.

ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO

Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora, on the Sea of Cortez. We are approx. 66 miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. We are located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permit is need-ed to visit. You can find a variety of activi-ties for the entire family in Peñasco, as well as a variety of lodging from luxury re-sorts to hotels to tent camping on the beach. Rocky Point is known for its gor-geous sunsets, warm weather and sandy beaches. We boast a variety of cuisine, shopping, spas, golf and entertainment. Currently there are approx. 48,000 full-time residents according to the Census.

DRIVING TO PUERTO PEÑASCO

COMING FROM PHOENIX

Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ/Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.

COMING FROM TUCSON

You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86),which will lead you through Sells and endat Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left

TOURIST ASSISTANCEINFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBERIf you dispute any incident or infraction,need help, or have questions, please go

directly to the police station,located north of town.

IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS GET• The name of the officer• The number on the back of the vehicle• Record the location you were pulledover and the exact time.

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official

complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no recordof the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining

to others, will not get the problem solved, it only creates more problemsand allows the officer to go on doing “business as usual”.

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066Nationwide: from ANY PHONE.

TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directlyto the Peñasco Police Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report any attempt of bribes bycalling Internal Affairs 388-6552

DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANYOFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.All fines are to be paid at the main police station

onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above).

Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in

Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZbefore reaching the border.

ENTERING MEXICOThe highway (Hwy. 8) from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police. Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.

YOU MUST HAVE MEXICANVEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW

A minimum of liability is required.

ACCIDENTS

If you are involved in a (non-death) acci-dent in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you and your vehicle may be detained until restitution is made. If a minor is involved in an accident, the parents are responsible for the child. Parents must pay fines and/or restitution. Minors are usually de-tained but not jailed in non-death acci-dents or traffic violations. You need to file a police report and phone your Mexican insurance adjustor immediately in the event of an accident. You (most likely) will be held in jail if you are in an accident in which a death occurs.

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS

AeroCalafiaService to/from Rocky Point to Hermosillo

Local: 388-7812 • Flights every Friday3:10pm depart Hermosillo to Peñasco4:45pm depart Peñasco to Hermosillo

www.aerocalafia.com.mxMexico Toll Free: 800-560-3949

U.S. Toll Free: 818-206-3255Flight arrivals and departures are from

the Puerto Peñasco Airport (north)Morgan Jet

Charter flights from Phoenix1-888-869-0866

www.westwindairservice.com

AIRPORTS

Aeropuerto Internacional del Mar de CortezInternational Airport

Info.: 383-6097Carretera Peñasco-Caborca KM 24

Close to being finished out by the Mayan The airport will be able to accommodate large jets and commercial airliners.

The Rocky Point AirportInternational Airport, north of town

Phone: (011-52-638) 383-6097Airport Admin.: Alonso Dominguez RuizComandante: Alejandro Rangel Ocegueda

www.therockypointairport.comLocated on Hwy. 8 just north of town

Car Parking $5/dayRental cars available

This airport will remain open once thenew airport is opened.

Personal AircraftTo fly your own plane, you must have:

pilots license & medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate,

and Mexican airplane Insurance.General Airport Information

Airport ID: MMPEAugust 5, 1994 declared port of entry.

Coordinates: 31 21 08 LN, 113 32 08 LWLocation: 3 miles north of town

Runways: 11-29 5000 feet paved03-21 3000 feet dirt

Radio Frequency: 122.80VOR-DME Frequency: 112.10

Landing Fee: $50 pesos single engine,$100 pesos twin engine,Federal Fee: $567 pesos

Tie down and Overnight AvailableFuel Available

Closest U.S. AirportsPhoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO)

From the U.S. see Shuttle Services

ABC - Auto Transportes de la BajaCalifornia • 383-1999, Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito JuarezAlbatros - 388-0888, east side of Benito Juarez, north of the stadiumNorte de Sonora - 383-3640, east sideof Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and north of PemexTAP - Transportes y Autobuses del Pacif-ico • 383-6761, west side of Blvd. Benito, N of the signal at Constitucion

CAR RENTALS

Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. You will have better luck if you call their Arizona offices directly instead of going through their national office. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance.Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance.

ArizonaEnterprise, Advantage, Dollar

Saban’s • (602) 273-73512934 E McDowell Rd., Phoenix

Puerto PeñascoThe Point Rent-A-Car: 388-5823

COASTAL HIGHWAY 003

Carretera CosteraSections still under constructionTotal: 500 km (approx. 300 miles)

spanning from San Luis Rio Colorado,Sonora to Guaymas, Sonora

The Coastal Hwy. has been completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Puerto Peñasco, and is still under construc-tion from El Desemboque to San Carlos, with many stretches completed. Hwy. 003 will dramatically cut the driving time from Southern California, Yuma, AZ and Guaymas.

CONSULATES

MEXICAN CONSULATESTucson:

553 S. Stone Ave., 85701(520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM

Phoenix:1990 W. Camelback Rd., 85015

(602) 433-2294Nogales:

480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175Douglas:

541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107U.S. CONSULATESNogales, Mexico

from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150Fax: (01-631) 313-4652

from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652

http://travel.state.govEmail: [email protected] the Consulate CAN DOif you are arrested in Mexico

• Visit you in jail after your arrest• Provide you a list of local attorneys• Inform you of judicial procedures• Notify family and friends and relayrequests for aid or monetary support• Protest abuse or mistreatment toauthorities

What the Consulate CANNOT DOif you are arrested in Mexico

• Demand your immediate release• Get you out of jail or out of the country• Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money• Pay fines with U.S. Government money

CROSSING THE BORDER

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AMArizona/Mexico Border

at Lukeville/Sonoyta

As soon as you drive past the chainlink fence, you are entering Mexico. Wait at the crosswalk for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane be-fore proceeding ahead.

VEHICLE INSPECTIONThere are two means of inspection:1) Fiscal Traffic Light2) Integral InspectionAs you cross the Mexican Border there will be a narrow lane with a (traffic) light on your left at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash either RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). This is the Fiscal Traffic Light and means that you are proceeding into Mexico without anything to declare over your allowed limit by law.

RED LIGHT...STOP (ALTO)If the light flashes red as you pass it, you must pull your vehicle over to the left, under the canopy, or wherever as direct-ed by the officer if it is busy. The officer will ask you some questions, such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and may look through your belongings. You do not leave your vehicle unattended during in-spection and you accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any prob-lems be sure to get the name, badge number of the officer and the time.

GREEN LIGHT...GO (PASE)If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even though you got the green light.

INTEGRAL INSPECTION (Voluntary)This is the voluntary request for the exa mination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allo wed limits. Before you pass through the light you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the

chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick build-ing, past the fountain.) An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos (they will accept dol-lars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leav-ing the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.)After you have paid the bank you will need to cross the border and go through the Fis-cal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your re-ceipt to the officer.If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspec-tion the fine will be 1½x the value.In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption.

Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and

declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.

DUTY FREE ITEMS

You are allowed $75 USDtax free in new merchandise

per person. Merchandise must be insame vehicle as person(s) declaring.

The following is a list of items wich youmay bring into Mexico tax free.

• Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay.

• 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.)

• Books and magazines.• 1 used sports article or piece of equip-

ment for individual use.• 2 cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars.• 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alco-

hol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 li-ters, and pay the corresponding tax.

• Medicine for personal use (with your prescription).

• Suitcases to transport your items.

If you are legally a resident of anothercountry, in addition to the items listed,you may also bring the following items:

• Binoculars• Camping equipment• Portable television, radio and 20 tapes• Typewriter or laptop computer• 5 used toys if the passenger is a child• Fishing tackle• Pair of skis• 2 tennis rackets• A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters

in length or a surfboard with or withou-ta sail

If you are traveling by a camper, trailer,motorhome you may also bring in:

• VCR• Bicycle with or without a motor• Household linens • Kitchen utensils• Livingroom & bedroom furniture

You may import additional merchandisevalued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying

the corresponding tax without theintervention of a customs broker.

Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, whichare located just across the border.

TRAVELINFORMATIONFIREARMS & DRUGS

Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.

IMPORTING

You are allowed to bring in $75.00 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $75 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker.To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise.If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices.

Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex.Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878

Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009MultiServicios Sinaloa

(011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

INSURANCE

MEDICAL INSURANCEFamily or personal trip/vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico.Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance.

VEHICLE INSURANCEMexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required, though full coverage is recommended if you have a vehicle you cannot afford to replace out of pocket.You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft.If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered.

Most U.S. policies ARE NOTrecognized in Mexico.

You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.

MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO

Agua Prieta, Mexico.....................345 milesAjo, Arizona.....................................90 milesCaborca, Mexico..........................154 milesCiudad Obregon, Mexico.............491 milesGuaymas, Mexico........................408 milesHermosillo, Mexico......................321 milesKino Bay, Mexico..........................393 milesLas Vegas, Nevada........................514 milesLos Angeles, California.................540 milesLukeville, Arizona...........................66 milesNogales, Mexico...........................287 milesPhoenix, Arizona..........................217 miles

San Carlos, Mexico.......................407 milesSan Diego, California....................366 milesSanta Ana, Mexico........................217 milesSonoyta, Mexico............................62 milesTucson, Arizona............................208 milesYuma, Arizona..............................260 miles

Coastal Highway 003This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and almost complete from Desemboque to Puerto Lobos. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies.

PETS

Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico. You are allowed two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be

asked for it as you cross the border.Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year

due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise.If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo.

Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.

RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES

Border Closed Midnight-6am

Have your Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License (EDL), Sentri or Nexxus ready for the Officer. Children 16 and younger will need to present their birth certificate.

Bureau of Customsand Border Protection

PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341(520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309

PassportsU.S. Citizens re-entering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport,

Passpor t Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI Card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms of identificaton. Parents

bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate.

Wait TimesTraffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later.

PERMITTED ITEMS INTO THE U.S.

100 cigars, 200 cigarettes1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing.Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions.Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts.Seafood: 50lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle.Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your re-entry into the United States.

If you are in doubt whether an article or item of food should be declared, always declare it and the Customs Officer on duty will let you know if

the item is permitted.

If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty.

You are entitled to an $800 exemption within a 30-day period. Articles totaling $800 or less may be entered into the U.S. without paying duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes and cigars.

PROHIBITED ITEMS INTO THE U.S.

Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases Cuban Cigars.Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, pota-toes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.)Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.)Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked,) including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.)Poul t r y : r aw meat f ro m b oth domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.)Eggs: unless boiled or cooked.

You can check border wait timeson the internet at

http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt

Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance.Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance.Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material.

In addition to the items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests,

soil and sand.

SHUTTLE SERVICES

Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities in-between. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport be sure that the shuttle company has the proper permits to pick up passengers at the airport.

Head Out to Rocky Point(602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368

www.headouttorockypoint.com

Nena’s Transportation • 388-7089(602) 442-6802

Located on Benito Juarez, north of thebaseball stadium by Coffee Point

Transportes Superior • 383-3640Calle Lázaro Cárdenas, Esq. Benito Juarez

Bus Station TNS/Estrella BlancaSonoyta: Across the border on the west

side of the street • 01-651-512-3374At the Bus Station • 01-651-512-0784

Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren602-455-9522

Rocky Point Rides • 520-207-0532520-780-7408

www.rockypointrides.com

TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE

Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle permit to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need your FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan on driving.

PERSONAL VISA (FMT)An FMT is a personal tourist visa, required by law if you plan to remain in Mexico longer than 72 hours, even within the Free Zone. You can get your FMT at the at the Immigration Office in Sonoyta, on your right, as you cross the border. They are open from 8am-12am. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/ or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across, or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person), and return to the office to give them a copy.At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration Office on Benito Juarez can stamp your FM3, or FM2, for travel beyond the Free Zone. If you are flying into the airport, you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. If you are going to get your vehicle permit, you can get your FMT at the same time, instead of making two stops - see below.

AUTOMOBILE VISAIf you plan to drive beyond the State of Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. The cost for this permit is approx. $290 pesos. They no longer do this in Sonoyta or Peñasco. You must take Hwy. 2, out of Sonoyta, heading toward Caborca, approx. 15 miles down Hwy. 2 there is a checkpoint where you obtain your vehicle permit. This can also be done at the checkpoint outside of Guaymas or at the Guaymas Airport.You will need the original and 3 copies of:• Registration, Title and the valid driver’s

license of the vehicle owner• Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name• FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth

certificate• Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented

or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company.

If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.”At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings.The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons.

When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated.Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance.The sale, abandonment, or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation.The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number.

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R eading “Lonesome Lui” this past month, brought back fond memories. He has an

ability to take everyday occurrences and turn them into real ‘adventures’.

The first time I met Lui was on one of his late morning constitutions in search of new friends, a fine glass of wine, and the time and place to enjoy both. His constant companion, Lucifer or Flea Bag (depending on his current behavior) was close at hand. This particular morning, Lucifer had encountered a fine batch of fish heads baking in the sun and could not pass up the opportunity to bask and roll in the aromatic treasure. Of course, this was after a nice swim in the sea so that the texture and aroma hung on his fur along with the wet sand.

Somehow, Lucifer knew that Janet and I are totally enamored with dogs…especially big hunting dogs like him. Upon seeing Lucifer, we both smiled and slapped our thighs, inviting him to join us. He welcomed the opportunity to share the new aroma he had acquired. He ran up and put his big paws up about shoulder high on both of us and then playfully rubbed against our legs. Finally, he shook while standing between us spraying a nice coat of slimy, fishy-smelling wet sand all over us. It all happened so quickly, we did not become aware of the rank odor until after he had coated us with his full body shake. Just as quickly as the first strike, Lucifer ran into the sea for another swim and came back clean as a whistle.

Janet and I looked at each other with astonishment. We had both showered 15 minutes before our beach walk. When Janet told me that I smelled bad…we both stood there and laughed out loud. As we stood there laughing like two escapees from a local sanitarium, an elderly (but quite handsome) gentleman approached us. After introductions were exchanged, Lui inquired what we were laughing about. We told him it was a long story and Lui said those

were his favorite. He invited us to join him for a meal at the nearby Playa Bonita.

It became obvious to us that Lui was well known on this part of the beach. We were welcomed like royalty, until the masero got wind of Janet and I. It was quickly suggested that the best tables in the house were on the patio outside – at the far end of the patio. Once we were properly seated, a bottle of wine appeared and the conversation flowed freely. We had a great lunch and exchanged several stories. Before I knew it, two hours had passed. Lui never asked about our strange odor.

Just as we were about to part, Fleabag came running up to our table. Lui smiled and asked him where he had been while giving him a warm greeting. Afterwards, he introduced us to Fleabag and we told him how much we enjoyed dogs…especially Golden Retrievers. In an effort to cause no friction with a new found friend, we acted as if this was our first encounter with Fleabag. Of course, Fleabag kept our secret, even though he did show a strong preference to our aroma.

In the course of our conversation, we discovered that we had some common ground: we both had condos in the same complex; he spoke Español and we were learning; we all loved to fish; he is an accomplished writer and I have aspirations; we all love Mexico and the people who live here; and Janet and Lui share the same birthday (different years, however). Needless to say, we became instant friends.

The four of us walked home and promised to spend some more time together. Just when Lui was nearly out of earshot, he yelled to us, ‘please don’t ever invite my dog to jump on your chest again, it’s bad behavior. And, please go take a long shower!’ We still smile over that.

By the way, Fleabag was he only dog I knew who had two pen names (Fleabag and Lucifer). Patrick was a great dog!

Que tengas un buen dia!

By Johnny Calamari

Old Friends



Summer has arrived along with more puppies and kittens. They come from all parts of the city - Las Conchas, Sandy Beach, Cholla Bay, the desert and the highway. So many mouths to feed and medical needs to be met.

Please help us get through the summer, which is a very difficult time for the animals with fewer visitors coming to Rocky Point in the summer months. Please drop a check in the mail: AACORP, PO Box 1031, Lukeville, Arizona 85341. You can also donate through Paypal on our web site www.rpaac.org.

From Dr. Foster and Smith we purchased 100 vaccines for $400.00 to get the babies off to a good start. Many of them come to us in poor health and many have been abused or neglected. With lots of love, good food and medical treatment they will survive. But adoptions have been slow this past year so PLEASE consider adopting a new addition to your family. We have some adorable fluffy pups, Chi pups, lab mixes and a wonderful array of kittens. We will need to purchase additional vaccines in a month or so as each baby requires at least 3 vaccines.

The kittens were too young to fix during the free spay/neuter clinic but we have approximately 25 that will have surgery in the next month

or so. The next free clinic will be in November and this cannot wait! Please help us cover these costs.

The feral cat population is huge in all parts of the city. Several solutions have been applied to this problem. One is to trap, neuter and release back into the area where they reside. Another is to socialize the kittens and keep them safe until they can be fixed. Due to this second solution I now have over 25 kittens that were brought to me or dumped in various locations. Another friend of ours has at least 40 plus cats and kittens to trap and fix. It is a difficult situation as I am only one person with Antonio helping several times a week. Please consider adopting a kitten or two. We are now taking them to a local veterinarian to be spayed and/or neutered.

Sandy the Husky is doing just fine after having his eyes removed from the Glaucoma. He needs a new forever home in a cool climate. He gets along with cats and other dogs and finds his way around amazingly well.

Radar, the black Lab found on the highway waiting for his owner to return, is also ready for his new home. He is just a love and gets along with other dogs - cats? Not sure.

FEEDING FIDOWhen purchasing dog food

for your pet always look at the ingredients. The first ingredient is the key to the main ingredient in the food. It takes twice as much food with corn or cereal as the first ingredient to satisfy most dogs and provide the nutrients that the animals need. One should look for chicken or meat as the main ingredient. Not by-products. Of course natural food

may be different if it is meatless. We find Kirkland to be the best for the price at only $25 for a 40 pound bag.

An animal should be fed at least twice a day and water should be available at all times. Feeding a dog once a day can cause a problem called twisted stomach. This is a very serious problem and can cause death. Check the Internet as I am limited in the space that I have to explain the seriousness of this problem.

Dr. Javier Morales at Chochoys Veterinarian clinic carries Kirkland dog, puppy and cat food. They also have other great brands. For directions to the clinic call (011-52-638) 383-2338. The clinic also carries toys, beds, disinfectant, collars, leashes and other pet supplies.

NEEDS• Purina dry Kitten and Kirkland or

cat dry• Cat canned food - Friskies Patte• Puppy and dog dry.

We like Kirkland cat, dog and puppy dry food from Costco and try to keep them on the same food, but all brands are welcome as we feed as many animals in the city as we can.

Cleaning supplies of all kinds - paper towels, trash bags, disinfectant, laundry soap, downy, waterless hand soap puppy replacement milk, collars and leashes, cat litter - non-clumping and cat pan liners - large.

We need to replace some of the outdoor furniture if you have some

to donate!! Benches, chairs, tables and umbrellas.

We are a 501©3 Arizona Corporation and your donations are a tax deduction. We are in need of a SUV to transport to Arizona.

Thank you for donating the Kuranda dog beds. You can donate on line through paypal on our website www.rpaac.org. Just go to the donate page to donate. We are located on Leon de la Barra (Calle 15) #136 and are three blocks east of Blvd. Juarez just behind the old Villa Granada Hotel. We are on the corner of Cuauhtémoc and León de la Barra.

A Big thank you to all our animal loving friends - you keep us going and able to help the animals. We have one location and appreciate donations dropped off at this site. Someone is here 24/7. Please give us time to get to the gate. It may take a few minutes. Of course it is best if you can call and let us know when you are coming. Many times by the time I hear the dogs bark and head for the gate people are driving off. You can feel safe about dropping supplies over the fence but please do not leave supplies outside as they quickly disappear.

A big thank you all who are helping the animals. Please help us get through the long, hot summer!

by Nancy Phelan

Paw Prints“Animal Adoption Center ofRocky Point Inc.”

‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’...Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM www.rpaac.orgMexico (011-52-638) 383-1012Phoenix (602) 412-3932, Tucson (520) 407-6594AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax [email protected]@rpaac.org AACORPPO Box 1031 Lukeville, AZ 85341

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PlansYou know what they say about

plans...When the column I planned did not work out, I was thinking about other stories for Finding Paradise, and there are many more to tell, but I found myself reflecting on a recent personal experience that reinforces why Puerto Peñasco is paradise to me.

PeopleTo me that paradise is more than

about the physical appearance of a place, it is about the spirituality of a place. The spirituality that is the people. In my case, a large part of what makes Puerto Peñasco paradise is the wonderful people that I have come to know. The people who are my neighbors; the people at my church; the business people who provide me with helpful and supportive service; the people that serve those in need in our community, the restaurant and food stand owners who provide such wonderful food; the shop keepers that help me with what I need for my home; the medical and dental people who care for me, the construction people who are building and maintaining my house, the people in the various social organizations that I am affiliated with and, foremost, the people who have become my friends through these business or social contacts.

The StoryTwo friends, one a full time

Puerto Peñasco resident and the other one who visits 4 times a year, were on their way back to Puerto Peñasco from a 3 day trip to Phoenix had an accident north of Ajo and were airlifted to the trauma center at Good Samaritan Hospital. What followed is the very definition of why this is paradise to me. I received a call from the trauma unit, the ladies were very upset because their dogs were taken from the accident scene and they did not know where or how they were and there was perishable food in the car. I knew a couple who lived in Ajo, and used to live in Puerto Peñasco. I called and asked for phone numbers, they were able to help me and assured me that I should contact them again if I needed anything else and, of course, to relay their prayers for recovery.

After taking care of all the preliminary things, I sent an email

to our mutual friends to let them know what had happened. One of the ladies was in charge of a social event the following week, which I said I would handle. The morning of the event, I received a call that the restaurant owner’s family had also had an emergency and they could not open for us to hold our event. I telephoned another restaurant owner and told him our story and of course, he rescued me and, with only 3 hours notice, set up to handle 25 women for lunch.

Then the emails started pouring in, everyone wanting to know what they could do to help. Friends offering to drive to Phoenix with me when I went to see my friends and pick up one friend’s dog. Offers to keep the dog, offers to check on her house and to bring food or do her shopping or help care for her in any way she needed when she returned and of course praying for her speedy and complete recovery. Several went to the hospital in Phoenix and brought her snacks and books. A friend did drive to Phoenix with me to get her dog, another friend did check on her home every day and when I brought her home, friends were there to unload the vehicle and help get her settled and another friend brought dinner.

The other lady in the accident lives in Phoenix. Her husband has the dog and she is still in the rehabilitation facility. He was shocked at the caring expressed by his wife’s friends in Puerto Peñasco. He doesn’t spend as much time visiting here as she does so he didn’t know many of these people. Friends unloaded her RV, took care of the business with the office, and put the RV back in storage.

At the hospital, staff and other patients could not believe the degree of caring expressed by their friends in Puerto Peñasco. What a testimony to the true spirit of this paradise. These ladies were the best ambassadors you could find by letting lots of folks know what a truly special community we have.

I’ve heard people say that, although they have friends where they lived before, the friendships developed here seem to develop faster and to be deeper. They say we truly take care of one another, and all feel so blessed that we live here. AND THAT IS THE DEFINITION OF PARADISE!

The Editorial in the June issue of the Rocky Point Times told you about the new “Virtual Consulate” now available here in Rocky Point! For those of you who have not yet read the Editorial (it is usually the first thing that readers go to), we want to tell you the location and hours so that you may write it down and

keep it handy. It opened June 1, 2011 (see photo), at City Hall, on the first floor, facing Fremont Blvd. The Virtual consulate will be open the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 10AM TO 12 NOON. It will be open for the use of the American community who reside in Rocky Point, OR are visiting our city.

Finding Paradise

By Sandy Spain

Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco

We are moving up in the world. We now have our own website www.ysf.com.mx.

With our website site, we also have Facebook page and a fan page. Please visit our sites and let us know what you think and what we can do to make it better. Please become a fan of Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco. This will keep you informed on what we are doing and will help us

move up in rankings. If you Google Rocky Point Sports Foundation, we take up the most of the first page. Thanks to George and Sylvia Li, they were instrumental for the Facebook pages and getting our rankings on Google. I am sure they would be happy to assist any of you with your sites. Thank you all for helping us and looking forward to seeing you here in Peñasco.

RICK BUSAPresidentYouth Sports Foundation of Puerto PenascoApartado Postal #315Puerto Peñasco, Son. Mex. CP 83550Mx. Cell (044-638) 107-9936US. Cell (602) 620-5839Email:[email protected]

Virtual Consulate





E arlier in the day Flea Bag and I were outraged, hurt, you might say. We had a

cow. Such an emotion in Peñasco is as rare as ten pound shrimp. This suffering began when we entered our elevator. For a change it was working or we would have been spared this pain.

As I have mentioned before I live on the fourth floor. When tons of my lodge pole furniture arrived, this is the same elevator that refused to run. There is a duplicate elevator right next to the one I’m writing about, but I have never seen it work. Taped to the back wall of this elevator was a crude sign. The words literally shrieked out as me: (NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE ELEVATOR). It was written in English. I thought of the dear little lady that lived on the fifth floor who can hardly walk and has two poodles. Flea Bag is a sharp dog, but he can’t read, and I’m not about to tell him about this injustice. There have been many times we used the stairs for exercise, but no more, as the lift is now working.

After our ride down in the elevator, a good walk on the beach is what I needed, especially with a nice lunch and a couple bottles of wine. We were laying on the warm sand feeling at peace with the world. If there’s

anything that dog of mine is good at its snoozing. Yes, the sky was blue, and the sea birds were doing their thing. In such a position the philosopher in me is ignited, well at least a low flame. “Flea Bag,” I said, “Did you know that God made the earth round so that dogs would not slide off?” I heard a rustle in the sand followed by a nuzzling black nose. Tell the truth, I’m not the first one to say that. The greatest outdoor writer who ever lived mentioned that in a

book titled “PASSING TIME”. His name was Gene Hill. To me and thousands, he’s been a great teacher. There’s a point where we stop seeing things with that gasp of pleasure we once

had. Hilly gave us, NEW EYES. Lots of times I try to look at things the way a child would, seeing it for the first time. As I drift lazily through my Rocky Point days, I keep thinking of what Hill could show me that I’m not seeing. In his self-deprecating way he’d comment, “I’m just passing a good time.” When a guy has lived long enough to remember when he could get into the movies for ten cents, there’s bound to be some big changes. There are things I cherish,

and I bring them back like turning the pages of a treasured book. People can somehow live with the changes, but what is missed most of all is HOW THEY FELT at that particular point in time.

A cocktail happy hour or so in Rocky Point is a sure as the sunset. Yesterday I had a drink with a young couple in throws of new love: Happiness was spilling all over the room. If you were to ask them, “Have you seen Lui? They would answer, “Lui who?” Ah, that magical, electric thing that happens once or twice in a lifetime when the chemistry is right. The euphoria of estrogen and testosterone beating like a brass hand – how sweet it is. A little voice whispers, “Lui, do you remember? Can you relate? Are you envious?” Turning those memory pages can

be bitter and sweet. While on the subject of first love: I’m twenty-one and she’s the same. This is our first trip to Mexico. We whip past a sign indicating a right turn to Palm Springs. It’s getting dark. We’ve been on the road for ten hours.

Without looking I knew she’s crying. “What’s the matter?”, I ask. “Lui, you promised,” she sobbed“. “If we stop there, we’ll never get to Mexico,” We got to Mexico. There was another time, long, long ago; I

was sipping a Tanqueray gin martini at popular place in San Francisco called DiMaggio’s. When my eyes told my brain what they were seeing was love at first sight. You’ve read about two people seeing each other across a crowded room (She didn’t see me). The room had a big coin-fed domed-jute-box, blazing with all those pretty colors. Elvis was singing a love song. Most of the space was for dining, except for a huge mahogany bar that ran the full length of the room. It was there that she was standing. Her hair was cut short in a boyish style, but that’s where the boyish ended. She wore very high heels, and she kept lifting

one foot and balancing on the other. Those legs just didn’t seem to end. Her tailored skirt fit her like the skin on a grape. She wore a matching tweed jacket with white cashmere sweater. At that point in time girls really dressed in San Francisco. I probably would call it an I Magnim look. Two guys I did not know were hanging on her every word. Now if I could relate the above bar scene to Rocky Point, I’d embellish it further. All I can say is I know I saw that same girl this morning.

Then the distant drone of diesel engines took me from my memories and got me to a sitting position. Three shrimp boats headed northwest to open water. Their winged booms make them look like some kind of flying bug. My reaction is always to wish I was on board.

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I f you have been coming to (or living in) Rocky Point during the last 15 years, you probably

know him personally, or certainly have heard of him and seen some of his work. He was born in 1966 in Aguascalientes. He started working at age 13, around Mexico City, engraving key chains and printing names on grains of rice, at city and county fairs. Along the way he learned the art of spray painting. When he was 19 years old he traveled to Southern California and worked there for five years. He then went to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1994/95 and worked with the City Arts Commission, painting twenty murals and training kids to paint. In 1996 he returned to Rocky Point and began a successful business of painting murals in homes, on walls, motor homes and RV’s. He also opened an art gallery in Old Port, which has since been closed.

In 2004, he partnered with Susan and Richard Pillon and purchased 7 ½ acres about 7 miles north of town on the Highway, where he opened his Artisan Village. The artist community has, I believe, the largest selection of

pottery in Rocky Point. In addition, he has over 120 molds of animals, fountains, benches, statuary, flower pots, etc. By now you should have guessed I’m writing about Sr. Victor Aleman. If you don’t see exactly what you want, custom designs are available, either from your picture

or a sketch. On the property you will also find a desert plant nursery and a building full of small arts and crafts decorations. Besides Victor, there are five men who work full time making all the products that are for sale.

Juan Navarro - tile man, Rodrigo Aleman – mold maker, Pablo Aleman, Pablo Gutierrez, and Saul Angulo are concrete finishers.

There are many unique things about the village, besides the hundreds and hundreds of ítems. There are peacocks running loose, a big ram goat, chickens and an agave plant section. One of the most interesting areas for me is located on the back half of the property and is a project which was started about 1 1/2 years ago. Over coffee one morning Victor, Dr. Jose Gonzales

and some friends got into a discussion about fertilizer. It seems that the doctor had some knowledge on that subject and an idea, which turned into a project. They developed a plan and presented it to the Biosphere Ecological Program. They were soon given their first grant to start the project. A 10’x30’x2’ high trough,

lined with plastic was built. It has about a 4” fall from one end to the other. It was then filled with manure, fish scraps and hay, and sprinkled with about 20 kilos of red worms. All totaled about 20 tons of material. The trough as I call it, is watered daily and fermented for seven months. During this time the worms eat and multiply and a liquid concentrate is collected at the lowest end of the trough via gravity. One trough can produce 6.7 tons of fertilizer and 20 kilos of worms, which can be sold to Japan, where they are ground into powder and used as a protein supplement. Victor and Company have overcome

many obstacles developing this project, such as proper temperature, sunlight, wind, water and exact mixture. With the aid of a second grant, the goal is to be able to market a superior fertilizer and concentrate by the end of this year. An aside benefit of this project is that the fishing canneries scraps will be put to use instead of putting them in our landfill. As of this writing a new trough with a concrete base and catch basin is under construction, when finished it will yield more concentrate, worms and fertilizer.

The Aleman Village is open 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week.

Aleman VillageBy Tom O’Hare



We need your help! We are feeding about 550 hungry people PER DAY!

We feed at our main site (by Numeros), and also 2 outlying sites, 3 schools, the Rehab Center, the City Jail, and the Red Cross Station.If you have any food, clothing, or of course money it will be greatly appreciated. Tax deductible donations: Make check payable to “Mission Heartbeat” and mail to Mission Heartbeat c/o Monroe Riddle; P.O. Box 1622, Lukeville, AZ 85341. If you would like a tax deductible receipt for cash or clothing please let me know. Thank you for helping us feed the hungry in Puerto Peñasco. If you have any questions about 2 Fish, or would like

to volunteer to help serve or prepare food, please contact me. Monroe Riddle Sales Executive Coldwell Banker Rocky Point From U.S: (602) 288-8869 Mexico: (011-52-638)105-8533.

P.S. We need the following:

“…but Jesus answered; you give them something to eat”

Mark 6:37

We need 6’ or 8’ TABLES and CHAIRS for a third kitchen. VOLUNTEERS to cook or serve from 1PM to 3PM. PEOPLE to call on markets and fruit and vegetable stands for any kind of food, or canned goods which are about to expire.

2 FISH MINISTRYAUGUST 2011

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T he XX’th Roger Clyne and the Peace Makers “Circus Mexicus” was an event

to remember. Now a Rocky Point Tradition, Roger Clyne and his band put on a Great Show. Their faithful fans didn’t miss the chance to see the Peacemakers in the largest concert of the year, for our town, and play on a beautiful weekend by the white sands and blues seas. The concert went on with more songs than ever, for hours full of great music and energy as the group gave it all to their fans for a memorable twentieth concert!

We can see how the town is improving by the size of the crowds, and it sure was a healthy crowd at the concert with several thousand people having fun, enjoying music and making good memories with family and friends.

Once again I Invited Bill Hindenburg to write about his experience just before he left town for another 11 months of the Chicago suburbs:

“I had the occasion, on June 11, 2011 to accompany my friends at Rita, Tommy and Mike to the Roger Clyne concert, which I had been given to understand has become a tradition in Puerto Peñasco over the course of many years.

I must confess that heretofore I had not been an aficionado of rock concerts; but I can say now, without a doubt, that you, my friends, may consider me a new convert. A new convert, if not to a steady diet of rock concerts, then certainly as a new convert to Mr. Clyne and his music.

It is important to note here

that when I speak of Mr. Clyne and his music I speak not only of him and his music but of the milieu, the atmosphere, the ambience accompanying his music and lyrics.

Men and women who write their own lyrics and music are, I believe, becoming a rara avis in the music industry, especially those who have manifested this gift over many years. While that makes Roger Clyne a

standout in and of itself, what lends itself toward that rarity, indeed almost uniqueness, is Roger and his group’s keen sense and ability to maintain and renew old relationships and build new relationships as an almost natural outgrowth of their shows.

I do not mean this in a stereotypical sense of raving, lunatic fans, nearly out of control and on the verge of wreaking havoc at any

given moment. What I mean, is the clearly identified, indeed, almost palpable give-and-take between the Peacemakers and the crowd.

Of course, I was aware of the more than adequate selection of hottie-pattaties optimizing the logistical flow behind-the-scenes. But when Roger and his group took the stage it was almost immediately evident that, not only would this be

an enjoyable evening, it would be an evening to remember.

I cannot say, of course, that I know Roger personally. But, his ability to maintain a nonverbal dialogue with his crowd while at the same time playing and singing his wonderful music led me to feel as though, if I did know him, he would be a gracious man, and one with whom it would be easy to speak. He and his group seemed like the kind

of people I would want to sit at a bar stool with and knock back a couple of beers, or couple of shots.

I came to a fuller appreciation of the peaceful atmosphere that Roger and his group catalyze during the course of their concerts.

And it is for that Roger Clyne and the peacemakers, that I thank you. A perfect size crowd, sincere in their appreciation of your talents, a

band that is willing to take the time over many years to foster relationships with that crowd, a perfect night with a star crusted dome for roof, and an opportunity to cement friendships. What more could one ask for in a short space of for five hours?

As you can see, my friends, I have not addressed the music itself. That has been done by many others. It, of course, was great. It was but one element, albeit an important one in an evening which can only be described as synergy personified.

Thank you Mr. Clyne, all your fans, my gracious hosts Tommy and Rita for an evening to remember.

And I can say with a degree of assuredness

that I look forward to seeing you next year.

Regards,William Hindenburg “

By Rosarie Salerno

By Rita Pizarro/and William Hindenburg

Rita Pizarro USA Certified Massage Therapist

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For all your Real Estate needs,including Bank Trusts and FM3s please contact me.

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C irca the year 1325 CE, the Mexica, whom we now call the Aztecs, wandered to the Central

Valley of Mexico looking for a permanent home. It had been prophesied that they would have a sign from their god, Huitzilopochtli. When they saw an eagle perched upon a prickly pear cactus holding a snake in its mouth, it would mark that spot where their promised land would be. Other indigenous Mesoamericans were already occupying the best of the available land when they arrived; the only area left was a marshy mud islet, a small island, in the middle of Lake Texcoco. There they embellished the islet and created an artificial man-made island. That island would be where they built one of the most beautiful city-states in all of the Americas and Europe, as well, Tenochtitlan, site of modern day Mexico City. It was the most organized and cleanest city of the time. Hernán Cortez stated that Tenochtitlan was comparable to Seville and surpassed Venice in its grandeur.

There were actually a total of 5 lakes, Xaltocan, Zumpango, Chalco, and Xochimilco having fresh water and Texcoco, having brackish water. The total area was about 442 sq. miles. The elevation of the valley is about 7,400 feet above sea level. These lakes were surrounded by mountains. Texcoco was the lowest of the 5 lakes; the waters of the other 4 drained into it. During the summer the heavy rains would fill the lakes so that they appeared to become one. In winter, as there was less rain, they would become separated again.

The city-state was divided up into 4 sections. Each section was broken up into 20 smaller districts. Each section was crisscrossed by streets; each area had its own market place. Tenochtitlan had a zoo, lavish flower gardens and schools, a multitude of temples dedicated to their gods and goddesses, plazas and various buildings, a large elaborate palace for the leader, smaller palaces for priests, communal buildings, and residences. Overall, it was remarkable architecture and artistic design. The temples and some of buildings were

made from a reddish rock covered with brilliant lime whitewash that gleamed in the sunlight. The residences of the common people were made of adobe, stucco, and whitewash, with reed roofs. The city’s buildings’ walls were painted with Aztec symbols and images of gods in bright blues, reds, greens, and black, adorning the city. They also had “floating gardens,” incorrectly named. The gardens were actually on stilts; 2.5 acres of these agricultural systems had 7 crops a year and could feed 20 people. All of Tenochtitlan appeared to be floating on the blue lake, reflecting the beautiful white buildings from the island and the surrounding shore in the day. By night, as many as 50,000 canoes would traverse the lake through lighted canals among the flames emanating from the temples.

In the center of Tenochtitlan was a huge plaza, 900 feet by 1,000 feet, enclosed by an 8 to 9 foot tall wall. The 4 whitewashed walls had painted stone carvings of snakes. Each of the sides had a gate; the gates faced north, south, east and west. Three of the gates were approached by 20 foot wide causeways, roads built up over wet land. The causeways were also used as dikes to control flooding and to separate the fresh waters from Texcoco’s brackish water. There were 3 aqueducts from the surrounding hills and a sewer system. It is estimated that 200,000 to 250,000 people inhabited Tenochtitlan and up to 700,000 occupied the surrounding shoreline of the main land.

The huge plaza was used as a marketplace for bartering of goods and services, as they did not have a monetary system. It was also used for public gatherings and ceremonial purposes. Among the 20 or more minor temples was the great temple of the sun god, Huitzilopochtli, where human sacrifice was carried out to ensure the rising of the sun each day. The great pyramid temple was over 164 feet high, including 2 separate smaller buildings, side by side, on top.

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H ello there everyone! This is your friend and chef, Mickey...this month’s recipe

is one of my favorites.This is a classic, and we here at

Chef Mickey’s Place would like to share it with the world. The creamy sauce just mellows the heat of the peppercorns on the steak in this quick and luscious version of the classic recipe.

1. Place the peppercorns in a heavy re-sealable plastic bag, crush with the smooth side of a meat tenderizer, you can use the bottom of a heavy skillet, or you can just pulse in a spice grinder until coarsely ground (don’t over crush the peppercorns).Pat the steaks dry, dash the steaks with olive oil, and coat one side

2 T whole black peppercorns2 T whole white peppercorns

1 T dried green peppercorns2 boneless shell steaks (about 12 oz each), here at Chef Mickey’s Place, we love to use filet mignon4 T unsalted butter1 T canola oil1 large shallot, minced1/2 cup cognac1 cup beef stock1 T green peppercorns in brine1/2 cup heavy creamKosher salt to taste

Preparation and tips...

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with crushed peppercorn mixtureHeat 2 T butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until very hot, but not smoking hot.Add steaks to the pan, peppered side down, and cook until seared on both sides 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium rare.Transfer the steaks to a warm platter and cover with aluminum foil.

2. Drain all the fat from the skillet. Melt the remaining 2 T butter over medium heat, add the shallots, and cook until they begins to soften, but not brown, about 2 minutes. Add the cognac and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan. Add beef stock, peppercorns in brine and the liquid which has collected around the steaks. Boil until it reduces slightly, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and boil until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Pour the wonderful sauce over the steaks.

You are ready to enjoy this classic French dish...Of course, we make this at my restaurant, Chef Mickey’s Place. We always leave it up the customer as to what sides they want served with this magnificent steak, however we recommend creamy truffle mashed potatoes and broiled asparagus! Our restaurant it’s located on Sandy Beach, right next door to the Sonoran Sea, at Las Palmas Resort.

Coming soon to Chef Mickeys Place HAPPY HOUR WINE AND CHEESE...call chef Mickey for more details (011-521-638) 108-2065

Thank you, and God bless..



By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger

Cost of Property Deed Transfer Increases

I n late June Milton Ernesto Felix Reyes, owner/broker of Desert Sky Real Estate & Investments,

and President-Elect and Treasurer of Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios, A.C. (AMPI), the Mexican professional real estate organization, met with Puerto Peñasco city officials to discuss pending changes that will affect every single property transfer taking place after January 1, 2012.

Closing costs associated with the transfer of the property from owner to owner consist of a number of components which must be paid at the time of the property transfer, one of which is the transfer tax. Historically, the transfer tax has been 2% of the transferred tax value as assessed by the city, or the sale price, whichever is higher, and that 2% goes to the city of Puerto Peñasco. The state of Sonora has now jumped into the act, and beginning in January, will levy a 1% transfer tax of its own, effectively increasing the transfer tax by a whopping 50%! Practically speaking, if a home is sold for $300,000, among the many other costs above and beyond the purchase price, a $9,000 transfer tax, up from $6,000 will be incurred. Ouch!

As if the aforementioned were not painful enough, city property tax values have increased, and, unless successfully protested, the

new higher values will become effective on January 1, 2012, thereby increasing the amount upon which the city and state transfer taxes will be applied. A chart which shows values for each colonia, or area of the city, tells the city assessor how much per square meter to charge for lots in each community. A new chart with higher values has been created, and will be presented for public review and comment on 1 September. Individuals and community groups, including homeowner associations, will have until October 10 to comment on the increased values before they are formally adopted, and become effective in January 2012. The proposed increase in city property tax values would not immediately affect annual property taxes, since a unique formula will be used to calculate assessments without increases.

Comments on the proposed increases in city property tax values can be made by email to http://puertopenasco.sonora.gob.mx. Register on the first page of the website, then click on “voz ciudadana” to leave your comments. Be sure to include your name and telephone number in your comments. You can also meet with city officials in person at the mayor’s weekly community meeting, held every Wednesday at City Hall from 9 a.m. until noon.



The Amazing Cucumber

Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick

meals to thwart off starvation.8. Have an important meeting or

job interview and you realize that you don’t have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don’t have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don’t have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemicals will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a ‘green’ way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won’t leave streaks and won’t harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

14. Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways to solve life’s everyday problems…

We are moving up in the world. We now have our own website www.ysf.com.mx. With our website site, we also have Facebook page and a fan page. Please visit our sites and let us know what you think and what we can do to make it better. Please become a fan of Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco. This will keep you informed on what we are doing and will

help us move up in rankings. If you Google Rocky Point Sports Foundation, we take up the most of the first page. Thanks to George and Sylvia Li, they were instrumental for the Facebook pages and getting our rankings on Google. I am sure they would be happy to assist any of you with your sites. Thank you all for helping us and looking forward to seeing you here in Peñasco.

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Letters to the EditorHello everybody!!We would like to take this opportunity to recommend to you this new restaurant from our friend Chef Luca! It is called “PANE E VINO” and is located on the mail Blvd Benito Juarez, close to the railroad tracks across from Bank Santander / next to Cosmos 2000!Please try it, our friend Luca is serving excellent Italian food with a little twist, and just opened last week. He used to work in Mare Blu, so if you liked the food over there you will love this food as well. We feel very connected with them, since they started the same way we did six years ago--- with just an idea and the passion to open a small restaurant to serve excellent food in a cozy place!!Please help to support their ambition and visit them!They are open Thursday to Tuesday at 5 pm for dinner, Wednesday is closed!All the best to Luka and KarinaFrom all of us here at “Coffee’s Haus”Lily & Uwe

We were sorry to miss Lucas opening of Pane e Vino. We wished him CONGRATULATIONS during delivery of our July issue!

Hi Tom,My husband, Dick and I met you a couple of months when we dropped off a bag of dog food at your office. We enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again and meet your wife. We are owners in Bella Sirena. When we were in Puerto Peñasco a couple of weeks ago, we knew you were closed (it was a Sunday), so we went over to drop some stuffed toys for the children at the Black Dog Restaurant. We were shocked and still are, that all we found was rubble where once the popular restaurant stood. Same old story? Bad Economy? We never did get to go there for a meal. My question now is where do we bring clothing, food, toys, etc. in the future. We saw in the Rocky Point Times that Black Dog was a drop-off place for such things. Please let us know and have a great 4th of July celebration next week. Thank you.Mary (Mitzi) Newman

Hi there, yes, It was nice talking to you. Since we met, the Black Dog has been torn down and REBUILT. I just saw JR this week, and he said we’d ‘talk’ next week...so, hopefully I will have a story about the new CASINO, soon! You can drop off donations at RPTimes offices, as always. Tom

Every year I hop in my car loaded with all that I need and head to RP (Playa Miramar) in October (beautiful month there) from way up here in Colorado. I love RP and look forward to going every time. Anyone ever need anything…let me know.Mary KingsburyColorado

Hi there! Great paper, great website, great with you on Facebook now!!Thank you! Bye!Karen and Chuck AldridgeCottonwood, Az

Hello, please rush me Rocky Point Times, two different copies if possible.Thank youT. NagleTucson, AZ

Hi, Sandy and Tom,Would really like to thank you and your staff for providing “outsiders” with factual news about Rocky Pint.Here in Tucson and most of Arizona, we are bombarded with warning about staying away from Rocky Point because it is so dangerous. I say to them “Bah! Hambug!”Rocky Point is no more dangerous than any other city of it’s size and demographic. Just because it’s located in the state of Sonora, in Mexico, its bad-mouthed.My friends and I travel to RP at least every other month and truly enjoy all the city has to offer. The newly remodeled Malecon (Old Port) is beautiful and the think I like most about RP in particular and Mexico, in general…the people.They are so friendly and welcoming. This is a written invitation to all of my fellow Arizonan’s…come enjoy the beauty that is Mexico. You wont regret it!S.P.Tucson, AZ

I too have to battle the negative publicity about Rocky Point each and every day. Almost every Email I get for inquiries about our services, mentions the news media and Rky Pt being on the “list” of dangerous cities in Mexico. I usually win them over, but I do a lot of talking. So far I’ve only had 2 groups cancel their reservation, so I feel lucky. My other situation is that, because we closed our office, a lot of people think I’m out of business. Well, we had so little walk-in traffic that it was a financial decision to close the office and move all my office equipment to my home. It’s really better now because now I am available 24/7, and believe me that’s what it is, with me answering Emails and phone calls all hours of the day. But I’m not complaining. It was such a slow winter that we’ll take anything we get. My newly rebuilt and repowered 44 ft fishing boat is now back in the water, so we are in business “full force”. I thought if I could send a short story with pictures of fish we are hitting on lately that maybe you would print that for us. The more positive news about what’s going on here in Rocky Pt the better it will be for all businesses here. My business, Santiagos Ocean Services, is just a very small piece of the “pie”. If you agree please let me know. I can put something together for the paper ASAP...muchas gracias.EstherSantiagos Ocean Services

Of course, we have always welcomed your stories and photos. You might consider a little bit of advertising, to let the public know that you are available!

Hi Sandy,I am still hoping to get information regarding the “Shrimper” sculpture on the Malecon, including any bio information that may be available about the sculptor. You had mentioned that you might consider re-running an article in the times. Any help will be appreciated.Thank You! Larry Hobbs

Hi Evelyn, I didn’t forget about your request. I know it was commissioned by Gilberto Castillo when he was our mayor, many years ago but, because of problems, was not completed and delivered until about 2003. The story we ran was (unfortunately) before we put everything in our files digitally. Still looking for the information, page by page.

I was here, and so were a lot of other tourists. It was nice to see traffic in the streets of RP. Much needed boost in the economy let’s pray for a steady flow of tourists from now on.Erik Stanley

I need to relocate some furniture from Rocky Point back to the Phoenix area. Do you know of any moving companies that provide this service?Thanks for your assistance.Paul

Hi Paul, Try Geoff at Border Movers. His ad says, “Moving from the States”...but maybe the opposite direction, too. (480) 232-3518 [email protected]

Why is it closed?Susan

The grocery store at the border is closed due to the economy. UETA DUTY FREE STORE IS OPEN.

Hi Sandy!I hope you’re doing great!Paul and I are planning on heading to Rocky Point Fri - Sun (July 22-24) and I know Paul said he’d get in touch with Tom to talk to him about hotel recommendations but not sure when he’ll get to it so I thought I’d ask you about how they (hotel owners/housekeepers) feel about having a dog there. I know it was fine in El Golfo, but Harley was with us most of the time. If we leave him in the hotel in Rocky Point anywhere while we are at the beach, will they freak out? take him? kick us out?We’re asking to be safe because it might be too hot to take him with us to the beach during the day and would leave him in the room...Thanks so much!!!Carole

The Playa Inn on Sinaloa used to be doggie friendly, or you might try calling the Baja Hotel & Cantina, but definitely check with the management first.

I have noticed for the last 2 additions that the Directory on the inside page of your newspaper is missing. The Advertiser Index & Phone Numbers there are VERY handy. I request you put that page back in.Thank you,Crystal

Yes, thanks for asking. We will get the index of advertisers back in ASAP, probably by the September issue.

July 18, 2011I was driving back from Phoenix, just out of Buckeye, when to the south I see this strange sight. It looked like a giant cloud that had just dropped on the ground. It was heading west. I could see the end of it. When I turned off I-10, heading south toward Gila Bend, I could see I was going to drive into it. I waited for the drops of rain to hit the windshield. Instead I drove into brown wind. It was moving about 40 mph and brown all the 35 miles to Gila Bend. I just saw on Nightline that I was in a HABOOB, a giant cloud of dust 3000 feet high that rolled across Phoenix. This is the second one this year in the Phoenix area. There are only 3 deserts in the world where this phenomenon happens. The Sonoran Desert is one of them. I have seen and been one with the HABOOB.Muffet RoweAjo, AZ

We were witness to one, many years ago, in Scottsdale, Az. Back then the media called it a ‘dust wall’, we had no idea what it was, and it was very eerie!



ATV’sATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED

ON CITY BEACHESPlease follow these rules when riding

ATV’s in Rocky Point.• Helmets recommended• Only 2 persons per ATV• No riding after dark• Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age• Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc.• Do not drink and drive

DO NOT RIDEIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

Main Blvd. Benito JuarezBlvd. Fremont or in the Old Port

You will be fined if riding in these areas.Fines are to be paid only at the police station.

$$ BANKING & MONEY $$

Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri.open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM

Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PMBanks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes

BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCOBANAMEX

Sucursal PinacateBlvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche

383-3943 or 383-4830Blvd. Benito Juárez

& Blvd. López Portillo388-5842 or 388-5844

BANCOMER383-2947 or 383-2430

Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrellaand in Plaza Fremont

BANORTE383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez

388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & SinaloaSANTANDER SERFIN

383-2091 or 383-4288Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13

Hwy. 85, north of town

ATM MACHINESATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ.

CHECKS & CREDIT CARDSMost merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge.

MONEY EXCHANGEAll merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math.

Aug 2009: Peso is approx. 13.3:1

TRAVELERS CHECKSTravelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco.

U.S. BANKSClosest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco

National Bank101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321

(520) 387-7616Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

WIRE SERVICEYou can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union.

MoneyGram transfers are picked up at Coppel Department Store on Ave.

Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID.

You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.

CAMPING

DRY CAMPINGThere are a few places to dry camp on

the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except

on Sandy Beach next to The Reef.

RV PARKSAlmost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are:

Cholla Bay - The ReefEl Mirador - Playa de Oro

Sandy Beach - Playa BonitaPets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information.

Please call the individual park fortheir rates and reservations.

CHURCHES

7th Day Adventist ChurchPastor Antonio Espinoza

Altamirano #190Worship Saturday 9:30am

Assembly of God383-3364

Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street

Apostolic ChurchConstitucion Ave. & 15th Street

Grupo Unidad Cristianos de PeñascoPastor Ernesto Portugal

383-2240North on Benito Juarez to Simon

Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past AceHardware, turn right, church is on your

left before Melchor Ocampo.English Headphone available

Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15and 11:30-1:30

Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pmChurch office hours

Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm

Peñasco Christian Fellowship383-4513

ask for Stan or Becky TedrowOn Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. ofBlvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez.

Bilingual ServicesSunday Services: 9am and 11:15am

Wednesday Services: 7:00pm

Family of God Christian FellowshipNon-Denominational Worship Services

044-638-107-7150Plaza Melanie #211 on Blvd. FremontEnglish Services, Everyone Welcome

Spanish Translation OfferedSunday Services: 9:00am and 10:30am

Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus(Sacred Heart Church)

Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall382-0049 or 383-3885

Stadium road, on the left side justbefore Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

Mormon Church18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe383-2959

Calle 20 Simon MoruaSunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am

1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Rocky Point Bible ChurchIglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento

Pastor Manuel AgundezBlvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis

and Guillermo PrietoServices in Spanish, but many Englishspeaking groups attend to translate

Services Sunday and Wednesdayand Bible Study Groups

Children’s Ministry every Saturdayin Colonia Nueva

Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida

San FranciscoBlvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

Sunday Service: 11:00 am

San Judas Tadeonear old Cholla Bay RoadSunday Services: 5:00 pm

San Martin de PorresAve. Luis Encinas

Sunday Services: 9:00 am

Templo La Hermosa383-7130

Pastor Carlos GracianLocated next to the new cemetery

Sunday Services: 10:00 am

WEDDINGS: You need the properdocumentation to be legally married

in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings”section for more information

EMERGENCIES

Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available.

CLINICSClínica Santa Fe

Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off ofBlvd. Benito Juárez

English speaking doctorsLab on site, X-rays

383-2447 or 383-4040

Clínica San Jose383-5121

Blvd. Benito JuarezEnglish speaking doctors

Clínica Santa Isabel(Maternity)

383-3645Puerto Peñasco

Clínica Santa María383-2440

Puerto Peñasco

González Ameri-Clinic388-7676

Cellular: 044-638-110-7898Dr. Jesús González Gaytán

Blvd. Fremont, Plaza Melanie, Ste. 10624 Hr. Emergency Service Available

Full Service Outpatient Medical ClinicEnglish speaking doctor and staff

Yearly insurance packages availableMon-Fri 8am-6pm & Sat-Sun 10am-2pm

One-Stop Medical ClinicBlvd. Fremont in Plaza Fremont

English Speaking doctors and staff

Lab on site, CT Scan, X-rays, Ultrasound383-4422

CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC

Desert Senita Health Center401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321

Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank(520) 387-5651

CRUZ ROJA(RED CROSS)

EMERGENCY DIAL 065

Cruz Roja Mexicana383-2266

Services are absolutely free24 Hours, 7 Days a Week

Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S.

OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSdialed from Mexico

AIR AMBULANCE SERVICEAirEvac......................001-880-321-9522Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624CLINICS...............see Clincs on this pageHOSPITALSCommunity.............................383-4566IMSS........................................383-5186EMERGENCY NUMBERS

WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066ELECTRICAL...071FIRE DEPARTMENT...068MARINE RESCUE...462,627 or 767

VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSCPOLICE...066 or 060

FIRST AID

Scorpion StingsFirst aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings.

Snake BitesYes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any

other kind of venmous snake, seek medical

attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco.

JellyfishThey are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore - if they’re up there then

there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment.

Stingray StingsOur Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm.

What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

FISHING

BOAT PERMITSAvailable in Rocky Point and San Diego, CA. Rocky Point: 1 mo.-1 yr., prices range from $313 to $2,011 pesos and depend upon the size of your craft. You’ll need certificate of title.San Diego: Boat licenses can be obtained from the Oficina de Pesca at (619) 233-4324. They will mail or fax you an application. Fill out the form and provide your certificate of documentation for vessel or registration, SASE and cashiers check or money order. Mail to: Oficina de Pesca, 2550 5th Ave., Suite 15, San Diego, CA 92103. They will process it immediately and return mail your boat license which is good for one year.

Boat Permit Rates (approx.) in USDSmall Boat (less than 20’) - $32.50Medium Boat (23’ to 30’) - $65.10

Large Boat (30’ and larger) - $97.69

CHARTERSMany charter boats and pangas are available for hire. They are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side). Reputable charters are always the best. Make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons and that they have a marine radio in the event of an emergency.

FISHING PERMITSYou MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained M-F, 8AM to 3PM, in Rocky Point or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix.

Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) PesosDaily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00

Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00

GENERALINFORMATIONFISHING & BOATING CON’T

SEASONAL FISHINGSpring: March, April, May

Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish,Pinto and Bass

Summer: June, July, AugustSailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin,

Skipjack, SierraFall: September, October, November

Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin,Skipjack, Sierra

Winter: December, January, FebruaryYellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper

FM3 & IMMIGRATION

• To legally work in Mexico you are required to have a work FM3.

• If you are in Mexico for more than 72 hours, you need to have an FMT. This is the law and it is good for 6 months.

• If you are living full-time in Mexico you are required to have an FM3.

• Your FM3 does not allow you to bring more than $75 in new merchandise without importing.

Applying for your FM3you will need the following:

1. A letter (in Spanish) written to I.N.M. (Instituto Nacional de Migracion) requesting a change in your migratory status. You must specify your reason, address and it must be signed by you.

2. Complete copy of each page of your U.S. Passport, which must be current.

3. Your last three proofs of income, which must be “apostiled” and translated into Spanish (ie: bank statements, pension, social security, etc.).

4. A copy of a document proving your local address (this can be your bank trust, rental agreement, electric, water or phone bill).

5. A form called “SOLICITUD FDNI/02”, available at the Immigration office, filled out properly.

6. Three (3) forms “S.H.C.P.-5” (available at any office supply store in Rocky Point). This form is prepared to make your payment to the bank.

7. Four (4) photos of your facial front view and three (3) of your right profile. Passport size, black and white.

IMMIGRATION OFFICEOpen Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:00 pm

Located on the west side of Benito Juarez, just north of Ave. Constitucion.

There are many companies and individuals that can assist you with your Immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section.

GREEN ANGELS

Angeles VerdesEMERGENCY DIAL 078

The Green Angels patrol the highway (Hwy. 8) from Puerto Peñasco to Sonoyta offering free roadside assistance to vehicles experiencing mechanical problems. Their trucks are green and white and clearly marked. They are on patrol from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week.

What to do if you need help?If you need assistance on the highway, whether it be a broken fan belt, blown tire or empty gas tank, pull over to the side of the road and lift the hood of your vehicle. If it is at night, please use your flashers for safety and always move as far away from the highway as you can to avoid accidents.Lifting your hood signals the Green Angels, as well as other helpful travellers, that you are in distress and in need of help. The Green Angels do not charge

GREEN ANGELS CON’Ttheir mechanical services, but you willneed to pay for your own auto parts,gas, oil, etc.

The Green Angels offerthe following services:

Aide in the event of an accidentEmergency radio communication

Mechanical assistanceTourist Information

INTERNET SERVICE & WIFIThere are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.

LATITUDE & LONGITUDELatitude - 31°, 19 minutes NLongitude - 113°, 32 min. WBird Island: 31°, 01.31 min.,

N by 113°, 14.93 min. WMAIL SERVICES

Puerto Peñasco Post Office(011-52-638) 383-2350

Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pmMoney Wires, Telegrams & MailLocated just off Blvd. Fremont

next to Proaset Realty.The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable.

U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky PointMexico Services Unlimited

Burrito ExpressBoth companies offer U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville.

U.S. POST OFFICEPostmaster: Transitional

Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364Located at the Lukeville border in AZ,

approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point.PO boxes and General Delivery available.

Window Service:8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F

General DeliveryAvailable free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

METRIC EQUIVALENTSEquivalents for Length

1” = 2.5 cm6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm40” = 100 cm (1 meter)To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30.

Equivalents for Weight1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480gEquivalents for Liquid Measurements1/4 tsp = 1 ml1/2 tsp = 2 ml1 tsp = 5 ml2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml

Gallons to pints x 81 US gallon = 3.78541178 litersGallons to liters x 3.785Gallons to quarts x 4

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)The Mexican Notario is a highly specialized lawyer authorized by the Mexican Government. They intervene in civil and commercial business. Your best interest is supposed to be the Notario Publico’s main concern. They give judicial advisement according to Mexican Law and their authority exceeds that of a lawyer and is similar to that of an arbitrator in the U.S. You should consult a Notario when: buying or selling property, foreign Investments, inheritance, wills, mortgages, contracts, private contracts, financial operations, credit titles, arbitration, bank trusts, etc.

You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before

signing any contract or legal document.

NOTARIO PUBLICOSLic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas

Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10(next to post office)

U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554383-5460, Fax 383-5005

PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix

Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port383-2006

Notary Publics in SonoytaLic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor

from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVEReserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate

y Gran Desierto de AltarThe Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon.You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.• Speed Limit: 25 MPH• Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert• Watch out for flora and fauna• Do not leave the road in your vehicle• Take enough drinking water with you• Respect all signs on roads and trails• Do not remove or damage plants, rocks,

wood, animals or artifacts• Take all trash and waste with you• Do not enter the region from any

unauthorized access roadCAMPING & CAMPSITES

Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areasINTERPRETATIVE TRAILS

El Elegante Crater Trail1.2 mile linear trail

Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat.

Mayo Cone Trail1.2 mile linear trail

Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.

TELEPHONESPuerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan.

DIALING INSTRUCTIONSCall Mexico from U.S. & Canada

to dial a land line011+52+638+7-digit number

to dial a Peñasco cellular011+52+1+638+7-digit number

AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIESCaborca.............................................637El Golfo de Santa Clara.......................653Guaymas...........................................622Hermosillo........................................662Mexicali, B.C......................................686Nogales.............................................631Santa Ana..........................................641San Luis Rio Colorado.......................653San Carlos.........................................622San Felipe, B.C....................................686Sonoyta........................................651

Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINESLocal internet acccess enables you to

use a VOIP line in Rocky Point.

HOW TO DIAL 800’sU.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min.800 = dial 001+880+phone number888 = dial 001+881+phone number877 = dial 001+882+phone number866 = dial 001+883+phone number

U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES)The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/duplicates only.

M-F 9AM-6PM,SAT 9AM-1PM

606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577

WEATHERPuerto Peñasco is known for having 362 days of sunshine! The wind does kick up, a few sprinkles will fall, and the humidity creeps in around July/August, but other than that - it’s darn near perfect around here.

AIR & WATER TEMPERATURE

January:February:March:April:May:June:July:August:September:October:November:December:

Air - 53°Air - 55°Air - 58°Air - 64°Air - 70°Air - 77°Air - 84°Air - 86°Air - 82°Air - 74°Air - 62°Air - 55°

Water - 57°Water - 60°Water - 62°Water - 65°Water - 72°Water - 77°Water - 84°Water - 85°Water - 83°Water - 75°Water - 67°Water - 61°

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:

Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700www.siido.com

LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICOTo get married in a legal ceremony in Puer to Peñasco you need: Bir th certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.

VIRTUAL CONSULATE

Starting 01 June 2011 and the first Wednesday of every month, we will have the virtual consulate open for the use of the American Community that reside in Peñasco or are visiting our City.Our office is located at City Hall on the first floor facing Fremont Blvd.The hours for the virtual consulate will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

GENERALINFORMATIONTELEPHONES CON’T

Call U.S. & Canada from Mexicodial 001+(area code)+7 digit number

Call Collect from Mexico to U.S.dial 090 for a bilingual operator

Call Overseas from Mexicodial 00+country code+city

code+phone numberCountry codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book

Call another City in Mexicodial 01+(city code)+number

AT&T Operatordial 001-800-462-4240TELEPHONE COMPANY

Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex)Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18Office open 8 am • 383-2288

Phone & Internet services availableTelMex (Land Line) Prefixes

383, 382, 388, 102, 108Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways,

here are a few you may see around town.3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325

638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325

52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325Mexico’s Country Code = 52

Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638

LONG DISTANCEDO NOT USE THE

“CALL USA” BLUE PHONESTHEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE!

To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.

U.S. CALLING CARDSIf you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada.

CELLULAR PHONESto dial a cell phone from a land line

dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit numberto dial from local cell to local cell

dial 638 + 7-digit numberto dial out of city cell from local celldial 045 + city code + 7-digit number

Any number that does not start witha 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most

likely a cellular phone

You cannot dial a U.S. 800# fromyour Mexican cellular phone.

The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc.Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S.Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card.



AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blockseast of the main blvd. Benito Juarez

[email protected] Tax-Deductible Donations

PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit corp.

Dedicated to helping stray animals by providing no-cost spay/neuter clinics, adoption, dog and cat food, medicine and medical care. The center is run solely on donations.NEEDS: Cat, dog, kitten and puppy food, old towels, bedding, animal toys, bleach, cleaning supplies, medicine and monetary donations. Please drop off food/supplies directly at the center.

AMPI

Asociacion Mexicana deProfesionales Inmobiliarios

Real Estate Professionals Association

AMPI represents profesionalism in real estate and enforces ethical standards. It is a national association, one of 53 chapters in Mexico, and endorsed by Mexico’s Federal Government. They provide the MLS website, are operated by members and committed to education through bilingual programs. Associated with NAR and AAR in the U.S.

Sonora State Law requires all Real Estate Agents to be licensed.IS YOUR AGENT LICENSED?

SOCIAL MIXERS - All Welcome2nd Wed. of every month

BOARD MEMBERS MEETING1st Thursday of every month

GENERAL MEMBERS MEETING2nd Thursday of every month

2011 OFFICERS:President: Richard Savino

President Elect: Milton Felix ReyesLegal VP: Eleazar Jimenez

Ethics VP: Kim BarberEducation: Gretchen Ellinger

MLS VP: John WalzPR VP: Kent White

Events: Liane ArmstrongLanguage & Culture: Isabel Saborith

Membership: Veronica PonceSecretary: Randi Alcott

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963(602) 324-9529

PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ [email protected]

Provides basic s c h o o l s u p p l i e s , computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms. Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Boat Trips Office or sent to Barb at the address above.

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPANICOLAO383-4399: Madrid & Ave. Marcelo [email protected] clinic dedicated to early prevention.

Screenings and tests available.MONTHLY MEETINGS

1st Thurs. of every monthPATIENT CONSULTATIONS

Wednesday 9am-1pmPAPSMEARS

Friday 9am-2pm by appointmentALANON

Melanie: [email protected]

English Speaking Meeting everyTuesday 7pm at Placita Melanie,

Suite 211 on Blvd. Fremont

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS(044-638) 384-7398

English Speaking Meetings Monday & Wednesday

10AM-11AM & 6PM-7PM48 Campeche & Manuel Arista

(Next to Galindo’s Café)Saturdays 9:30 AM above the

new Candy Cake in the Old PortNewcomers/Book Study MeetingAMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15Meets 6pm, 1st Tuesday of every

month at the 383 FranciscoLeon de la Barra (Oct.-June)

2011 OFFICERS:Commander:

Bob Nelson (044) 638-110-9741Second Vice Commander: Open

Adjutant: David Anderson(044-638) 110-1383

Treasurer: Robert Lee Rowe(044-638) 380-9052

Service Officer: Dennis Bleeker 383-5770Chaplin Harry “Hap” Pope: (602) 539-7616

Executive Committee Members:John ThompsonGordon Bueler

Mike HarrisAlternative Executive Committee

Member: Paul Waterman:(520) 387-7532

Chaplin Harry “Hap” Pope: (602) 539-7616

New members and associates are always welcome!

Show your American Legion ID at the Black Dog and receive discounted prices.

AMOR MINISTRIESInternational Headquarters:

1664 Precision Park LaneSan Diego, CA 92173

Phone: (619) 662-1200www.amor.org

Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGNFounder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898

[email protected] dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.

BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGERocky Point Times Office: 383-6325

Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13)Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm • www.rptimes.com

Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange forall Rocky Point residents and visitors.

Want a book to read? Have an extra one? We have a free book and movie exchange in our office. You do not need to bring a book or movie to take one, two or as many as you like. All we ask is that you return them once you are finished with them. Hardbacks, paperbacks, self-help, magazines, children’s, etc. We have everything! Also VHS and DVDs. Donate your extras.

BUNCO BABES

Sandy Spain 388- 0857 or (044-638)109-4109

Local ladies play Bunco at Giuseppis Espresso Cafe on Blvd Fremont, the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM. Contact Sandy at the numbers listed

above if you are interested in joining the group.

C.E.D.O.

Center for the Study of Oceans & DesertsPhone: 382-0113 or (520) 829-4501

Located in Las Conchas,look for the Fin Whale skeleton

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-2pmPO Box 1579, Lukeville, AZ 85341

[email protected]

FREE PUBLIC TOURSEvery Tuesday 2pm; Saturday 4pm

CEDO is the Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts. Home to a giant fin whale skeleton and a desert botanical garden, CEDO is a field station for researchers and school classes, an education center with library, laboratories, book store and gift shop - An Intercultural Experience. CEDO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and conservation of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez.CEDO NATURARTE ADVENTURES FOR

EVERYONE1. Discover the tidepools: Explore the

tidepools with CEDO experts.2. Exploring the Morúa Estuary: Oyster

farms, Fiddler Crabs, and the “Shrimp dance” are part of this walking tour of a pristine upper gulf wetland.

3. Kayaking Morúa Estuary; Explore beautiful Estero Morúa with expert guides, local ecology talk, kayak rental, seafood menu and many kind of birds, crabs and halophytes.

4. Pinacate Adventure: Explore the geologic wonders of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts.

5. Oyster Experience: Become an oyster farmer and chef in a matter of hours at Punta Roja. Take an inside look at a sustainable maritime economy.

6. San Jorge Island Tour and Snorkeling: Join CEDO experts to explore the waters around this island, Bird Island hosts a rich diversity of life including sea birds, reef fish, invertebrates and, of course, you can snorkel with gregarious California sea lions.

7. Bird Watching Tour: Join the CEDO guides as we ramble along the shores of the estuary, observing this unique sanctuary for some of the areas most stunning bird life.

8. Hiking the sand dune: A tour at the Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world largest. An experience you won’t forget.

C.I.D.ADirector: Joaquin Celaya Rendon

Phone: 044-638-102-0514Call for directions

Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

CANACO-SERV Y TUR

Puerto Peñasco Chamber of CommerceServicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco

Phone: 383-2848 Fax: 383-4468Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila

Monday - Friday 8am-3pmPresident: Marcos Carrillo Saustegui

Manager: Maria Elena Garcia(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not likethose that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide thesame services and information.)

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

Directora: Rubén Rodríguez RicoPhone: 383-2599

Cell: (044-638) 112-0846Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and

Josefa Ortiz de Dominguezwould like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office.Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

CET-MAR AQUARIUMCenter for Technological Sea Studies

Phone: 382-0010Mon-Sun 10am-5pm

Cost: $4 adults, $2 children,$2 Food to feed

GREAT FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS!Cet-Mar invites you to their aquarium which displays native species of the intertidal zone and the northern gulf coast. To get to Cet-Mar take Blvd. Fremont and exit toward Las Conchas. The Cet-Mar Aquarium is located just past the school on the right.

CHOLLA BAY CHRISTMAS PARTYDonations payable to:

Cholla Bay Christmas FundPlease send to: Nancy Schmidli

10645 W Connecticut Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351An organization that celebrates a Christmas party for their fellow Cholla Bay Mexican neighbors in early December. Santa shows up for pictures with the kids, children get to pick a gift for their mother, take a crack at the piñata, have a group sing-along and munch on hot dogs and chips. After all the fun, Santa delivers gifts for the children and food boxes for the families.

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB

Also referred to as the CBSCDues: $40, Payable to CBSC

PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 26 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay.

2011 OFFICERSPresident: Mike Dugan

Vice-President: Pat GoodinSecretary: Billie CrumbleyTreasurer: Enedina Otañez

Membership: Laura McIntyre

2011 BOARD MEMBERSJerry Ketelhut Jr., Roy and Shirley

Haenfler, Kathy Barnard, Tammy Hicks, Rhea Dugan, Bob Adams, Don Schmidli,

Ken Goodin, Gayle Savelsberg, Diane Aliano, Sal Otañez

CHARITIES FOUNDATIONSally Dalton: 382-5283 (Xochitl’s Cafe)

Donations to: Cholla Charity FundSend to: Kathy Barnard

1547 E Royal Palm Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020Organization that helps Mexican families, who live and work in Cholla Bay, with unexpected expenses such as medical, living, funeral, etc. They also collect and distribute blankets and warm clothing for children in Cholla Bay. Donations may be dropped off at Xochitl’s Cafe in Cholla Bay.

CONNECTION CLUB, THESandy Spain: 388-0857

Brenda Barden: 044-386-9197Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at

La Cocina de Ramon Restaurant at the Sonoran Sea

Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

COORDINACIÓN DE SALUD MUNICIPAL

Dedicated to Prevention and Disease Control

Animal Control/Dog Pound/Vaccinations

Monday thru Friday 8AM to 3PM(011-52-638) 388-5152

Dra. Socorro – CoordinatorMario López – Canine Technician

Jesús Bejarano – SubdirectorMarina Soto Siqueiros – Social Worker

We welcome donations of food, clothing, school supplies, pet food,

medications and vaccines.

D.I.F.

Desarrollo Integral de la FamiliaSinaloa and Ruiz CortinesDirectora: Mayor’s wife

[email protected]@hotmail.com

www.difpenasco.gob.mxwww.puertopenasco.gob.mx

Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money.

CHILDREN’S HOMED.I.F., a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. The home is equipped to

accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children are taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.

EL GOLFO RUN

Tom & Sandra O’HareRocky Point Times Newspaper

383-6325 or from U.S. (480) [email protected]

3-Day Trips every May and October The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOSChildren’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogar

para niños desamparados383-2378 • Off Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of RP

Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera SanchezTreasurer: Florencia Lucila G. Miron

PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341www.esperanzaparalosninos.com

The home provides temporary housing for children whose families cannot care for them, due to a variety of factors. The home provides shelter, meals, schooling, clothes, etc. during their stay. Esperanza is always in of fresh meat, fruits, beans, rice, cooking oil, flour, vegetables, etc. (not canned items), cleaning supplies, gas for the bus and help with their electrical bill.

This is a children’s home, NOT anorphanage though often referred to as

such. The children have families andARE NOT up for adoption.

CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONSCLUBSANDORGANIZATIONSESPERANZA DE VIDA

Darlene Laura and Carole FieldsAve. Pino Suarez No. 143,

Col. El Ferrocarril, Playa “F”Provides clothes, food, toys & medicine to children/families in Colonia Nueva.

GREEN ANGELS

Angeles VerdesHwy. 8 Patrol: Sunrise to Sunset

Pull off shoulder and raise vehicle hoodEMERGENCY DIAL 078

Provides assistance, tourist aid, information and emergency radio service for travellers on Hwy. 8 from Sonoyta to Rocky Point. Bilingual “Green Angels” provide protection service, medical aid and basic mechanical aid. There is no charge for mechanical service, you will only pay for auto parts, gas, oil, etc.

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINOSpiritual Support Cancer Group

Dra. Arminda González: (044-638) 110-4934Glenda López: (044-638) 383-2414Mariana Pérez: (044-638) 102-0564

The group’s mission is to provide spiritualand monetary support to individuals inRocky Point that are affected by cancer.

E-mail: [email protected]

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Ramon Ramos388-5362/044-638-112-0350

[email protected] by Linda and Guy Scholey, the Guardian Angels puts on a Christmas party for Escuela La Montaña, the school for handicapped children. Every year donators select a special child to buy a gift for. With donations received, they were also able to provide hot meals for the children throughout the year.Since Guy and Linda have moved south, their head chef, Ramon Ramos, owner of La Cocina de Ramon has decided to continue the tradition.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITYHábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C.

Pedro MartínezEnglish Spoken: 383-4323

Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.

HELPING HANDS

Manos de Ayuda, Inc.383-5287 or 520-760-8645

President: Ramon ContrerasPamela J. Lyke [email protected]

Manos de Ayuda, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides rehabilitation, health education, medical and therapy equipment and supplies to children with special needs. They also help with construction modifications at a nursing home, a free clinic, and day care facility. These projects are made possible by volunteer efforts and financial assistance. Your help is always needed.

I.R.A.D.Director: Julio Alberto Lucero Arreola

044-638-109-2566Located off of Cholla Bay Road

I.R.A.D. is the institute for the recovery of drug addicts and alcoholics. The shelter houses, feeds and cares for those persons addicted. They rely and operate solely on donations and often sell candy to raise money to keep the centers open. They will always present their identification.

LARRY D. LARGE FOUNDATIONDirector: Don Yewchin

Blvd. Fremont in Plaza Aliana, Suite 12

388-5426 or [email protected]

www.larrydlargefoundation.orgThe Larry D. Large Foundation always accepts donations such as: new or clean gently used clothing, sporting goods, blankets and shoes. We thank you in advance for your generosity.

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS

Phone: 382-0050Guard Gate: 382-0095

President: Ginger BeauchampExecutive Vice President:

Marcia FlorianVice President: Randi AlcottTreasurer: Georgia Mastin

Secretary: Mary Inserra

LIONS CLUB

Phone: 383-2488Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama

President: J. Saul Peralta GomezWomen’s Committee President

Luz del Carmen de PeraltaSome of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.

MEN’S SHELTER

Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultosy Jovenes La Esperanza A.C.

Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo044-638-106-4079

[email protected] Simon Morua behind the cemetery

The center helps men in need by providing clothing, housing, job training and food. They run solely on donations.

NUEVA CREACION

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation CenterSub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez

and Guadalupe de SotoPhone: 044-638-105-9804Calle Juan Aldama No. 527

Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB

President: Lew FeltonA fun group that puts on a variety of events every year, such as the BASH. The group holds monthly meetings and donates to local charities and organizations.

PPAREA

Puerto Peñasco Associationof Real Estate Agents

www.rockypointmultilist.com

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

Founder: Steve SchwabCoordinator: Richard C. LaNasa

Established 2003520-232-2241

PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737www.penascochildrensfoundation.org

A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a NewYear’s Eve Bash.

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Fundación para Conservacióndel Pinacate, A.C.

Office Hours: 9AM - 5PMU.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321

El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.

PISTA LOS PATOS SAND DRAGS

Phone: 383-3105Super fast racers from all over the U.S. and Mexico race each other down the sandy track, which is located just north of town. Everyone welcome. Events are held throughout the year, call above for schedule and times.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

Professional Business Women’s ClubMeet every Tues. 8pm • 383-2052Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1www.bpwpuertopenasco.com

Monday - Friday 9am-1pmThis association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

EMERGENCY DIAL 060Business Phone: 383-2266

www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mxLocated on Blvd. Fremont, across from

the Fire Department (Bomberos)

Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people (with

their cans out) when you see them in the street or you may

deposit directly into their bank account:Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472

SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE

The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc.

They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can.

They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times.

The Red Cross can fill PortableOxygen Tanks with prior notice.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

Brenda Barden: 044-638-386-9197The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1pm (Sept-June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.

REHABILITATION CENTER

Unidad Basica de RehabilitacionTherapy for the handicap and those

with special needs.Coordinator: Esperanza López Trasviña

Phone: 383-1918Juan Aldama & Marcelo Pino

Consultations accepted.

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

Tab Gray: [email protected] of God Christian Fellowship

PO Box 738, Lukeville, AZ 85341

A group of a variety of community members who volunteer their time and efforts to raise money, purchase supplies and provide food bags, shoes and toys at Christmas time for the less fortunate. Every year thousands of children, men and women flock to receive their goodies, take pictures with Santa Claus, play games, eat hot dogs and have a great day. Volunteers spend all year collecting donations and then coordinate efforts a few weeks prior to the big event, which usually takes place mid-December.

ROTARY CLUB

Group is not meeting at this time. No time slated for starting meetings at this time.

S.O.M.E.

So Others May EatLarry D. Large Foundation: 388-5426

Look for the Annual Turkey Trot every November to help support the families of Puerto Peñasco. Volunteers to pack and deliver food boxes are always needed!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Ginger Phillips • 972-742-3740Mon-Sat 9am-4pm

St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance. They are run solely on donations. Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the 1st 4-way stop, turn left and go 1 block, turn right and go 2 blocks, turn left. SVdP is the light green building at the end of the street on the right side.

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

Organizer: John Fowler: 602-840-1528PO Box 5, Lukeville, AZ 85341

Delivers food boxes, bikes, toys and clothes to needy families all year long. Donations are accepted and transported to Rocky Point year round. If you have a donation pickup in the Phoenix area, call John Fowler or email [email protected].

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLESAlso known as S.O.B.S.

President: Bob Adams: 382-5034BUSINESS MEETING: 5:30pm, 1st

Wednesday of every month at the BlackDog on Blvd. Fremont

HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL GATHERINGEvery Wednesday (except 1st one) atPuesta del Sol at Playa Bonita Resort.

Single in Peñasco? Come and join the “SOBS”, a great group of singles who get together every week and also coordinate fun events such as trips, events throughout the year.

2 FISH MINISTERIOSFounder: Pastor Stan TedrowPeñasco Christian Fellowship

Melchor Ocampo & Tecla BustamanteDonations accepted and welcomed

at the Fellowship Mon - Fri 8am-2pm orcan be dropped off to Maria at the Black

Dog on Blvd FremontAll gifts are tax-deductible

Checks payable to: Mission HeartbeatPO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341

This rapidly growing organization was created after seeing the desperate need families were faced with when the U.S. economy declined, heavily impacting Mexico, and the peso dropped dramatically. As a result, jobs vanished, more people became homeless and could no longer afford to feed their families. Pastor Stan Tedrow shared his burden to feed the hungry with his congregation, and two feeding sites were born on February 24,

2009 with more being added since then. Currently, citizens can receive a hot meal at: Fountain of Life Mission in

Colonia San Rafael; Arizona Taco Place on Ave. Constitucion; Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV)

Puerto Peñasco Convention& Visitor’s Bureau

President: Hector VazquezLic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444U.S. Toll Free: 877-843-3717

Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820Monday - Friday: 9AM-2PM & 4-7PM

Saturday: 9AM-3PMBlvd. Benito Juarez, Plaza del Sol No. 13

behind Circle K, next to Expo Tilewww.cometorockypoint.com

UNCOMMON WOMENON COMMON GROUND GROUP

Rosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!

WOMEN’S SHELTERCentro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres

La Esperanza A.C.Directora: Hna. Ana Krause:

044-638-102-0869 • [email protected] Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.

YOUTH SPORTSYouth Sports Foundation of Puerto

PeñascoFernando Lopez:

[email protected] (011-52-638) 388-1180

Rick Busa:[email protected]

CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONSCLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS



ANNOUNCEMENTS

DELICIOUS “FAST” FOOD AT EL Pollo Papago. We have the best Rotisserie Chicken and a drive-thru for fast service! Get a whole juicy chicken, fresh homemade tortillas, salsa, marinated onions, cabbage, jalapeños and a baked potato. Eat in or call ahead for to-go orders. Call Martin at (044-638) 385-1301. Located on Blvd. Benito Juarez next to Burger King. (#1-38)

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY PESO counts. When you tip to the grocery bagger, parking lot attendant, waiter or waitress, etc. those few pesos go to help feed their families and buy necessities for day to day life. If you can’t afford to tip what you used to, then tip what you can…because it all adds up and a peso or two is better than none. (#1-tp)

PET SITTING SERVICE-DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#1-42)

SAME DAY SERVICE & FREE EYE EXAMS! Optica Turati is located next to Botica Lux on Melchor Ocampo. Over 500 frames to choose from. Same day service. English and Spanish spoken (and a little Italian). Great service. Phone (011-52-638) 383-4645. (#1-ot)

FREE BOOK EXCHANGE for everyone - visitors and residents - paperbacks, hard covers, magazines. “Take-em, Read-em, Bring-em Back”, is our policy at the Rocky Point Times Office, located off of Calle 13 (Miguel Hidalgo), turn south across from El Sombrero Restaurant. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. (#1-b)

XOCHITL’S CAFÉ (SALLY’S PLACE) IN Cholla Bay. You’ve got to try our chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Pizza served - Greek, Thai and Pepperoni. Breakfast served 6AM until 2PM. Call your order ahead 382-5283. (#1-11)

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES with Family of God Christian Fellowship – all year long. Non-denominational services held in Plaza Melanie #211 on Blvd. Fremont at 9AM and 10:30AM. Everyone welcome. English spoken/Spanish translation offered. (#1-25)

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Monday Book Study 7:30 PM, Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a-1a)

GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch)

PLEASE BRING DOG FOOD! THE DOGS & CATS need help. We are accepting donations of dog and cat food at our offices once again for the street animals. You can bring items to Nancy Phelan’s house on Calle 15, 2 blocks behind the electric co. on Benito Juarez. Pet food can be purchased in Rocky Point if you do not wish to cross the border with it. (#1-np)

BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24)

HAS YOUR LIFE BEEN AFFECTED BY another person’s drinking? English speaking Alanon meeting every Tuesday at 7PM. Placita Melanie, suite 211 on Blvd. Fremont. For info contact Melanie (011-521-638) 106-2070, email: [email protected]. (#1-37)

THE LARRY D. LARGE FOUNDATION delivers approximately 80 newborn baby packages each month to the local hospital. These packages include diapers, wipes, clothing, bibs, lotion, baby oil, shampoo, powder, blankets, hats and a Spanish bible. This service is provided to assist the mothers in the first few weeks of their child’s birth. If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the local Foundation office in Alaina Plaza, suite 12, on Blvd. Fremont (behind Bryan’s Sports Restaurant). Call from the U.S. (011-52-638) 388-5426, or local cell (044-638) 112-0359. You may also drop items off at our Tucson Office located at 2470 W. Majestic Parkway, suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85705. Phone (520) 547-1970, email: The Larry D. Large Foundation [email protected] (#1-11a)

ART GALLERIES

GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & Jewelry-Certified Huichol Yarn Paintings by Artist, Juan Silva-Certified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez Hernandez-Certified unique jewelry of sterling silver and semiprecious stones featuring sponge and coral. Virgin Saints and Angels-Daniel Espinosa-Charles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: [email protected]. (#9-1)

VILLA DEL ARTE OWNER, VICTOR ALEMAN is a world renowned spray paint artist here in Rocky Point. His Village of Artesanias is located on Hwy. 8, just north of Rocky Point (before you go over the last hill). He is building the village out of adobe and sells a huge variety of statues, pots, fountains, tables, benches and much more. Open 7 days a week 9AM - 5PM. Phone Victor locally at (044-638) 105-7839, or from the U.S. at (011-521-638) 105-7839. (#9-4)

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

CARLOS E. GOROZPE LAW OFFICE & Real Estate Appraisals Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Litigation, General Consultation, English spoken. Experience and Professionalism. Phone/Fax: (011-52-638) 383-1951, local cellular (044-638) 380-9033 or from the U.S. (011-521-638) 380-9033, email: [email protected]. (#13-1)

BATTERIES

BATTERY SYSTEMS DE SONORA HAS your Rolls Surrette S460’s and Trojan T-105’s in stock ready for installation today. Call local cell (044-638) 100-9698, or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 382-5010. Email: [email protected]. (#22-1)

BEAUTY SALONS

GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13)

BED & BREAKFAST

CASA MONICA CHOLLA BAY B&B, located on the beach in Cholla Bay is beautiful, safe, affordable and receives rave reviews from guests! For reservations call, from the U.S. (602) 412-3311 or locally 382-5147 or email: [email protected]. (#28-5)

BILL PAYING SERVICE

DON’T GET CUT OFF!! BILL PAYING Service with 48 years experience for Rocky Point and Cholla Bay residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty located just off Cholla Bay Road. Local call us at 383-5737 or 383-4111, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1837. Visit our website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. (#30-1

WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187, or email me at [email protected]. (#30-2)

CATERING

POLLO PAPAGO – DON’T COOK! LET Martin cater your party or special occasion with the best rotisserie chicken (and sides) in town! English spoken, call Martin at (044-638) 385-1301. Great for birthday parties, beach get-togethers, business parties, and family gatherings. Blvd. Benito Juarez next to Burger King. (#50-4)

COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES

MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5)

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN - XOCHITLS Cafe (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM-2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10)

COFFEE & DESSERT HOUSE - INSIDE or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont next to the Black Dog Bar – Giuseppis!! Serving breakfast and a breakfast buffet on the weekends! And lunch too. Espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, Chai Tea – hot and cold. Open 7AM. Pre-paid coffee cards available. Homemade Italian desserts and gelato! Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. Call ahead 383-5181. (#56-6)

DENTAL SERVICES

WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3)

DR. SOCORRO D.D.S. offers professional dental care. She uses the same technology and materials as U.S. dentists, but substantially cheaper! Lab technician on site, offering overnight service. English and Spanish spoken. Professional references available. Phone (011-52-638) 383-4898. (#64-1)

DR. SERGIO LIZARRAGA D.D.S. has more than 25 years of experience in the dental industry. His dental treatments offer great benefits at a minor cost to you. Visit his office on Benito Juarez and Calle 12 Suite 205 or phone for an appointment phone (011-52-638) 383-7474, local cellular (044-638) 100-2600. Visit his website at www.smilerockypoint.com. (#64-2)

FM3 SERVICES

SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – FM3 / FM2, Visas, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Plaza del Sol, Local No. 8 (north side of Blvd. Fremont). Call local at 383-8891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. English spoken. (#79-9)

FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/IMSS – Do you need help obtaining any of these documents? Premium Services has been working with Immigration, Social Security, Hacienda and all government offices helping Americans, for over 17 years, obtain the documents they need fast and without hassles. If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187 or [email protected]. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1)

FOR SALE

DUNE BUGGY – 1600 Motor rebuilt. $2,000Dlls Rocky Point cell (044-638) 116-0568 or (602) 416-1511 VONAGE (#86-2)

FURNITURE DELIVERY

MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email [email protected] or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

HOUSES AND CONDOS FOR RENT

LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4)

PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 or 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42)

CHOLLA BAY NICE – 3bd, 2ba, bay view, garage, yard, A/C $550 mo, call Ken at (520) 577-4834 in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 382-5091. (#100-1)

STAY IN CHOLLA BAY! One bedroom Casita for rent by day or week A/C, Sat T.V., fully furnished, steps from the bay. Call (520) 203-4050 or visit gocholla.com (#100-2)

This 5th floor corner unit has a view with miles of Sandy Beach, and Baja Sunsets across the Sea of Cortez. Old Town Puerto Peñasco (aka Rocky Point) is just minutes away on foot, and at night there are always the sounds of music and singing. For rental information, call Ely Ibarra at Mar de Cortez Rentals (602) 218-7300 (#100-3)

HOUSES AND CONDOS FOR SALE

#107 VISTA DE ORO – 2 bedroom, 2 bath, beautiful Mexican tile, deck, 2 patio areas, garage, 24hr security, nice trees. (417) 621-0677. [email protected]. ( #102-2)

SONORAN SUN – 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. $50,000 down-Owner will carry balance. 5 year note @ 9.0% [email protected] (#102-1)

This beautifully landscaped unit, built on solid, stable ground, gives you the feeling you’re at sea from the master bedroom view. This 5th floor corner unit has the view with miles of Sandy Beach. Facing south there are the Baja sunsets. To the north, in the Sea of Cortez, float fleets of shrimp boats unloading their catch and taking on big chunks of ice. All these wooden boats are made in their beautiful classic design. The old town is only minutes away on foot and at night there is always the sound of guitars and singing. Yes, and the smell of corn tortilla on the grill or well seasoned meat sizzling over charcoal. (Oh how I miss that place. Any new buyer has to ask, Why are you selling. I’m 82 and they have me on so many pills and blood tests it’s hard to get away.) Contact Jonni at Coldwell Banker Rocky Point (602) 334-4134 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4699. [email protected]. (#102-3)

OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE! - Ocean Front Sonoran Sun 2bdr/2ba unit - $45,000 down with seller carry back. HIgh end unit with first class amenities and furnishings. Seller to carry balance of $200,000 for 5 or 7 years with 30 year amortization. For more information go to www.LykinsProperties.com and click on Rocky Point rental for pictures of unit or call Stacey at (602) 616-9971. (#102-1)

PRINCESA D309 – On the end...Close to the guard gate and cafe...away from the swimming pool and noise...2 bedroom 2 bath, priced to sell for $119,000. Pablo Realty...(602) 288-8687. (#102-4)

INSURANCE SERVICES

INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY- real estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1)

MASSAGE

U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email [email protected]. (#120-6)

PEST CONTROL

CONTRA PLAGAS - COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1)

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SAVE THE DREAMCOLDWELL BANKER ROCKY POINTSells more real estate in Rocky Point

than any other company.If you need to sell your property immediately,

please contact one of the professionals atCOLDWELL BANKER ROCKY POINT

who can assess your current situation and getyour property sold – CASH FOR KEYS!

www.cbrockypoint.comEmail [email protected]

Call from the U.S. (602) 334-4134Mexico 383-4699SAVE THE DREAM

(#140-4)

CARLOS E. GOROZPE LAW OFFICE & Real Estate Appraisals. Specializing in Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Litigation, General Consultation. Experience and Professionalism. English and Spanish spoken, call from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-1951, or local cellular (044-638) 380-9033, email [email protected]. (#140-2)

IN LOVE WITH CHOLLA BAY? Gretchen Ellinger, Century 21 Sun & Sand, lives in Cholla Bay, knows the community, and will give you sound, safe, honest assistance with your real estate transaction. Sonora Real Estate License #20, member AMPI. Call (011-52-638) 382-5147 or (602) 412-3311. (#140-13)

SERVICES

PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 110-4728 or email [email protected]. (#157-7)

DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (011-52-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 476-1837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at [email protected] [email protected]. (#157-4)

CARLOS E. GOROZPE LAW OFFICE & Real Estate Appraisals. Specializing in Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Litigation, General Consultation, English spoken. Experience and professionalism. Tel/fax (011-52-638) 383-1951, local cell dial (011-521-638) 380-9033, or email [email protected]. (#157-1)

PET SITTING SERVICE - Don’t worry about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21)

SHUTTLE SERVICE

HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT - door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email [email protected], phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www.headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

SOLAR EQUIPMENT

SONORA SOLAR IS BASED FULL TIME in Rocky Point for your solar electric and water pump needs. Phone (011-52-638) 382-5010 or local cell (044-638) 100-9698 or email [email protected]. (#163-3)

WATER PUMPS

SONORA SOLAR HAS PRESSURE PUMPS, 12V, 24V and 110 volts in stock. These pumps can be changed out with no tools in one minute! Low water shut off switches for pressure pumps, custom electronic water sensors for in house monitoring, also for remote filling. Hot water heaters also installed. Phone (011-52-638) 382-5010 or local cell (044-638) 100-9698 or email [email protected]. (#195-1)

WINDOW COVERINGS

SEASIDE WINDOW COVERINGS SINCE 1993. English spoken. All kinds of window treatments. Call Marie for appointment (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#198-1)

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$ PRICES $$15 USD for 25 words

20¢ per word thereafter

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAIDIf you need help wording your ad, orneed a price quote, please email it to

[email protected] call us at (480) 463-2655

DEADLINE IS THE 10th OF THE MONTH PRECEEDING

PUBLICATION

SEND PAYMENT TO:(Check payable to: S. O’Hare)PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341

or stop by off our office, located offof Calle 13 on Pino Suarez No. 3

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora

PAYMENT METHODS:We accept Mexican & American ChecksMexican and American Bank TRansfers

U.S. Money Orders, Cash in our office

We DO NOT accept Credit Cards

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