Happy September. Happy Labor Day. Welcome to the weekend. Puerto Penasco is full of visitors this weekend and, other than being a bit hot, the weather is great. Nice breezes off the ocean help a bit, and jumping in the water will do the rest if you're so inclined. If you do not happen to be here, hopefully you are enjoying the weekend and a nice break from your "Labors" wherever you might be.
Each month, I mention how busy things have been around town and that Rocky Point is doing very well. It sometimes feels like I'm being a broken record, but it's all true, so I will just keep saying it so long as things remain as good as they have been. Signs are everywhere from the obvious construction projects going on to the not-so-obvious difficulty in finding tradespeople to handle painting, tile, remodel, etc. projects. They're just too busy. Finding a condo to rent on a non-holiday weekend just isn't a given any more either. Sandy Beach condo rentals sell out completely on many weekends, holiday or not. It's amazing how many new restaurants pop up all over the place. It's really very hard to keep up. And, while I don't actually eat out too often, there have been many that I have seen or heard about that I would love to check out. Poco a poco, I will get to as many of them as I can, but usually, when I do go out to eat, I end up at my old standby favorites, but they are so much busier than they used to be that it's often hard to get a table. All good problems to have, I suppose.
We have been busy in sales as well. I was just thinking, after closing a couple sales last week and saying goodbye to the sellers how different it can be working with Buyers versus working with Sellers. When a Buyer closes, they are so happy and excited. Couples kiss, have a toast, give a high five, and can't wait for all of the fun and adventure that awaits them in their new dream condo. Sellers are often different in that those fun times in that condo are finished and they're moving on. Sure, they made the conscious choice to sell and they are glad that it happened, but it's definitely not the same as being a first time buyer. After knowing many of our Sellers for years, for the vast majority, when they leave, I won't see them again. Not sure why I mention this as I'm not trying to make any point. Just something that ran across my mind and I thought that I would share. I love what I do and I meet tons of great people, but like everything, there are ups and downs. Overall, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Since I seem to be in editorial mode, I also wanted to clarify a little about our annual Las Vegas Night event, and how/when we distribute the donations to their final charitable destinations. Each year, people start asking well before the event who our charity will be this year or where we intend to spend the funds collected. And, each year, we tell those who ask that we do not know yet but it will go - all 100% of it - to local causes that we determine are legitimate and need our help. Who and where is sometimes not easy to know too far in advance. We do not like to just hand over the funds to a person or organization, no matter how good their reputation or track record. We have always been determined to purchase the items or services directly and to make sure that we get as much for the money as possible and it goes where they are needed at that time.
This year for example, we have now determined that we will focus on education. Helping children to obtain a good education is paramount to the future - in Mexico and throughout the world. Some things, like uniforms, seem to be taken for granted. After all, the government is supposed to provide uniforms for kids through the 9th grade in Mexico, right? Unfortunately, in practice, that just doesn't work for everyone. They always run out well before everyone gets one and it just seems like it's the ones who can't afford to buy one that end up not receiving one. They can not attend classes unless they have one. So, as unlikely as it may seem, there are kids here that don't go to school because they can't afford to buy a school uniform.
We are providing uniforms for kids who wouldn't otherwise have one. We are also providing scholarships to kids who otherwise couldn't afford to buy books and pay the fees required to attend. We are helping with some needed parts and repairs on a student bus. Without that bus, many kids can't get to school. So many things that are taken for granted in the USA are not the case in Mexico. So, please try to understand when we say that we "don't know yet" where the funds will be used before the event. Believe me, they will go to people and causes that really need them.
Next month, I will have more details and some photos showing where the proceeds from this year's event went. To all who attended, to all who volunteered, and to the Sonoran Resorts for putting the whole thing together - Thank You.
OK. I'm off my soapbox for this newsletter :) Enjoy your month, come to Rocky Point if you can, and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Let me put my experience and expertise to work for you, and remember, as always, I've been here full-time for about 10 years and I am more than happy to help you with whatever you need, whether Sonoran Resorts related or not.
Just give me a call or send me an email any time and I will do my very best to help you. If I can't help you myself, I'm sure that I can point you in the right direction and help find you someone who can.
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Mexican Independence Day is September 16th
Contrary to popular belief,
Mexican Independence Day does not fall on May 5th. While Mexico won a battle that day, it did not win its independence. That wouldn't happen until September 16th, 1810, which is the nation's actual birthday. But unlike the U.S., which celebrates Independence Day exclusively on July 4th, Mexico takes two days to celebrate - because that's just how it rolls.
The celebration starts on the night of September 15th, when the current president
gives "El Grito de Dolores" at 11 p.m. And of course, the day of the 16th is a festive one, filled with
parades, food and parties.
In the early 1800s, Mexico decided it had enough of Spain's rule and that it was time for a revolt. With some help from the U.S. and France, the country started to plan.
One of the leaders
of the revolution, Father Miguel Hidalgo, was planning to revolt with his men in late fall. But the Spanish found out and called for the arrest of Hidalgo and his officers earlier than anticipated. When he was alerted, Hidalgo held a meeting at his church in Dolores, Guanajuato, Mexico, ringing the bell on the night of September 15th, 1810 to call his congregation to mass. He urged them to fight, giving a speech that's known as "El Grito de Dolores," or "The Cry of Dolores." He cried "¡Viva México!" and "¡Viva la independencia!" - which means "May Mexico live on!" and "May independence live on!" - during the speech, giving way to some of the country's most famous battle cries.
Like with July 4th in the U.S., schools, federal buildings, and most workplaces are closed on the 16th of September, and the country celebrates its independence with festivities. Those with Mexican roots all over the world are also invited to celebrate, whether by decorating their apartment with flags or by reciting their own cry.
If you don't have plans for Mexican Independence Day, Puerto Peñasco and its warm beaches and weather is a great option for the whole family!
In commemorating Mexico's Independence Day, the city celebrates on the night of September 15th complete with the traditional "Grito de Dolores", mariachi, regional artists, Mexican treats, fireworks, a traditional "burning of a makeshift castle", and of course the famous "Grito" done by the mayor from the presidential balcony at City Hall.
Bars and restaurants across the city offer live music and special dishes in celebration of Mexico's Independence Day, while some resorts also display special firework shows and performers.
Main streets throughout Puerto Peñasco are adorned in the patriotic colors of the Mexican flag, while people of all ages frequently dress up in traditional dress for the celebrations.
September in Puerto Peñasco tends to be when summer humidity levels begin drop and temperatures cool off, making it an enjoyable time for all. What better way to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day than at the beach? ¡VIVA!
Mayor Kiko Munro Participates in the Meeting of the Board of the 2018 Ari-Son Megaregion.
To increase the dialogue and strengthen coordinated strategic efforts for cross-border economic development between the border states of Sonora and Arizona, Mayor Kiko Mundo attended the meeting of the Ari-Son Megaregion Council 2018 "Connecting Regions Locales al Mundo ", organized by the Executive Committee of the League of Cities and Towns of Arizona.
"The main objective", said Jay Tibshraeny, President of the League in Arizona, and Mayor of the City of Chandler, "is to strengthen the relationship between Sonora and Arizona through dialogue on joint efforts with Mexico to improve economic development and tourism between
these two states".
For his part, Puerto Penasco Mayor Kiko Munro reported that, since 2014, several bi-national efforts have been undertaken to improve connectivity between the local governments of Sonora and Arizona, for which several collaboration agreements have already been signed between the Governors of Arizona and Sonora, and to form the Ari-Son Megaregion Council.
"We take this great opportunity to continue strengthening relationships and dialogue with our colleagues in Arizona and Sonora," said the Mayor of Puerto Peñasco. "The Annual Conference of 2018 serves to bring our regions even closer together and allows us discuss how we can work together to improve our communities and continue integrating ourselves within the framework of the Ari-Son Megaregion to succeed in the global economy ".
During the meeting, J. Felipe García, guest speaker and Executive Vice President at Visit Tucson, reported that tangible results have already been observed in the strengthening of the two border states through the Sonora-Arizona, Arizona-Mexico Commission with the implementation of the Safe Corridor from Lukeville to Puerto Peñasco by Governors Claudia Pavlovich and Doug Ducey, improving the safety of those who visit the tourist destination of Puerto Peñasco.
In the cycle of conferences of Economic Development and Tourism, the following topics were presented: Arizona Trade Authority; Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association; Visit Tucson; SkyBridge; Opportunities between Arizona and Sonora, taught by Marco A. López, President and CEO of Intermestic Partners, as well as the talk "The New Presidents Elected Municipalities of Sonora and its sister cities in Arizona" and talks about the President Elect of Mexico.
At this meeting of the Executive Committee of the League of Arizona's Cities and Towns and the Ari-Son Megaregion Council - 2018 "Connecting Local Regions to the World", Governors of Sonora and Arizona were present, along with Chambers of Commerce of the two border states, Juan Ciscomani of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, and Yamileth Martínez Briseño of the Commission.
Shrimp Season Begins This Month
Shrimp Season has officially been scheduled for 2018, as announced recently by the Authorities of the CONAPESCA, the Federal Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, and Fishing, and also endorsed by INAPESCA, the government entity which oversees responsible fishing practices and conservation efforts. The official opening of the season actually varies between different waters throughout the country from September 11th through September 19th. Officially Puerto Penasco fishermen can begin on the 19th.
The legal dates for the season are selected each year based on criteria adopted by the government authorities based on technical, social and economic aspects, and that were agreed upon with producers who are present at meetings prior to opening of the season. "We are looking for the best option for fishermen, also thinking that our proposals are the most convenient for the sector, so we went to the meetings to take care of our interests," said Raúl Sánchez Almeida, president of the Union of Free Fishermen of Sonora.
Until the 1970s, fishing was not merely a way of life in Rocky Point but essentially the only way of life. Except for sport fishermen and outdoors types from Arizona who camped along unnamed beaches, there were no tourists, no full-time Americans, no anything except for the catches and the canning and freezing industries dependent on them.
The economy of Puerto Penasco is more diverse today, but is still much affected according to what comes back in the shrimp vessels. Though Rocky Point is now mostly defined by its tourism reputation, its shrimp whose quality is known throughout Mexico and the United States is still very important. Each year, around 10,000 tons are harvested.
Sandy Beach Road Repaving and Striping Complete
Municipal administration uses additional hospitality tax to renew Coastal Boulevard
Mayor Kiko Munro is satisfied and confident with implementation of an additional 1.8% hospitality tax, approved by the State, to improve public services, clean water, public safety, and garbage collection, among other important services.
The very first collection on the new hospitality tax has been used to rehabilitate Ernesto Guevara del Campo Blvd., which runs along the condo complexes from the Playa Bonita turn off to the Las Palomas round-about.
The mayor defended the hospitality tax, highlighting the fact that tax paying citizens of this city have had to uphold general services for the area's 2.3 million annual tourists. This new tax ensures that, just like in any tourist destination in the United States or anywhere else in the world, visitors help pay for use of streets, public lighting, security, and beach cleanliness.
Massachusetts Scout Troop Makes Generous Donation for Third Consecutive Year
Boy Scout Troop 185 of Wellwalwy, Massachusetts has been busy collecting plastic caps. That's actually an understatement because they have collected more than 50,000 of them. And, they have donated them to the Puerto Penasco Municipal Government through the Arts and Culture Directorate to help fight cancer. On top of the plastic cap donation, they also donated several musical instruments to be utilized in teaching Rocky Point's young generation appreciation for music.
Jhon Fortini, Scout Master, along with Yvette Lavin, Mama Águila, and several Scout members made the important donation in person to a group of grateful and welcoming Puerto Penasco residents Nina Mier, Director of Art and Culture, Alma Yanes, Deputy Director of Ecology and Sustainable Development, as well as Regidor Maritza, Montijo Quintana, and other public servants.
At the ceremony, the American Scout Troop made the donation of 52,687 plastic caps to help kids who need chemotherapies through the program called "Tapas to heal" in support to the efforts made by the Sub-Directorate of Ecology. The Sonoran Resorts continue to accept donations of bottle caps at the sales offices of each of the resorts, Spa, Sea, Sun, Sky.
The donation of musical instruments will also be made this month consisting of electric guitars, amplifiers, and brass instruments for the benefit of the Municipal Arts and Culture as well as the Municipal School of Music
Nina Mier Nogales, thanked the altruistic group for their support as this is the third year in a row they have made the trip to offer substantial donations to help different areas of society in Rocky Point.
Readying for the 33rd Annual Piñata Regatta
Puerto Peñasco's pleasant October weather will welcome hobie cat enthusiasts for the 33rd Annual Piñata Regatta! Organized by The Hobie Class of North America, along with Tucson Hobie Fleet 514, this year's Piñata Regatta will take place October 13th & 14th.
The annual regattas, which attract participants from across the U.S. and principally the southwest, take place twice a year, with the Fall regatta set for just when the weather takes a turn for the better and the sea is nice still warm.
The vivid colors of the sails and apparently moderate speed of the hobie cats make for a spectacular show on the sea, attracting tourists and photographers looking to get that perfect shot.
In addition to the hobie cat races, the weekend event provides a meet & greet for participants, and activities ranging from raffles to a taco and margarita party for participants and their families.
For more information, please visit: www.fleet514.com
The US Consulate Opens Virtual Office in Puerto Peñasco
Mayor Kiko Munro met with US Consul General Virginia Staab, wherein they agreed on opening a virtual American Consulate office here in Puerto Peñasco.
During the meeting, the mayor and Staab discussed the principal reason for this virtual office is to provide American visitors & city residents the ability to do procedures and receive legal advice in an office located at City Hall with a direct line to the U.S. Consulate in Nogales, Sonora.
Other important issues addressed at that meeting included that of mutual collaboration to strengthen safety and attract investment during the next administrative term.
Mayor Munro also took the opportunity to thank Consulate General Virginia Staab for her assistance and support in helping local police officers receive specialized training which was held at the Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute in Miami, Florida.
Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts!
Sometimes so much is going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that we can't address the many short subjects with proper attention. To handle the hodgepodge of dangling subject matter, we invented the Potpourri Page. Here are a few "short shorts" to keep you up to date.
CEDO Needs Your Help in Restoring Iconic Whale Bone Structure
As tourism continues to rise in and around Puerto Peñasco, CEDO is making a concerted effort to make their facilities reflect the quality of their work behind the scenes, however they need help from visitors and residents alike!
Recently, the iconic and beloved CEDO whale skeleton submitted to the elements and tipped over after its metal supports rusted through. CEDO has launched an effort for restoration work, which also includes painting the side of the building, and painting their logo high on the tower where everyone can see it. They also plan to construct a sign with the CEDO logo next to the restored whale skeleton, to hep further share the word about CEDO and its projects through the photos people take.
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18th Annual Rocky Point Rally - Nov 8 - 11, 2018
It's not too early to start planning for this year's big Rocky Point Rally Event. This will be the 18th year for the Rocky Point Rally in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora (aka Rocky Point), welcoming nearly 10,000 bikers from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada each November for 4 days of fiesta, rides, music, and more on the shore of the Sea of Cortez. Donation registration, along with proceeds from Rally events (bike show, poker run) go to seven local charities including: Breast Cancer awareness group, home for the elderly, school for children with special needs, Children's and Family Services organizations in Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta (DIF), the Fire Department, and the local Red Cross.
A new tradition in Rocky Point is the annual Charanga, or Soap Box Derby. Back in the day, the cool kids built mini cars out of whatever they had on hand, then pushed them to the top of the towns biggest hills, and raced down to glory, or a crash. Sometimes a glorious crash.
This year, the revived Soap Box Derby will change to being once again all about kids. No adults racing this time.
Charangistas have till October 20th to put a team together, and build their one of a kind vehicle. This event was an instant success the first year, and promises to become one of the most popular annual happenings for the town.
Come check it out for yourself! It's free to watch, and tons of fun. The event raises money for the Casa Hogar, a senior living center. You can follow along on the Charanga Derby's Facebook page for info updates.
Rocky Point's "El Gallo" Fights on Saturday, September 8th
Rocky Point home-town hero Juan Francisco "El Gallo" Estrada Romero will fight Felipe "El Gallito" Orocuta, at The Forum in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, September 8th. Be assured that all of Rocky Point will be watching and rooting for El Gallo.
El Gallo is determined to win this fight in order to gain the opportunity to get his revenge against Thai fighter Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, who defeated Estrada in February of this year. For "El Gallo" Estrada, this match signifies the possibility of going for the super-fly title.
The fight promises to be an exciting one and many establishments around town will be airing it live. If you're on or near Sandy Beach, feel free to stop by La Cantina Sports Bar at the Sonoran Sky Resort to enjoy the fight and the beachfront atmosphere.
Municipal Government Begins Second Stage of Repaving Lazaro Cardenas Street
Terencio Gutierrez, Public Works Coordinator, explained a second phase to repave Lazaro Cardenas street consists of covering 20,100 square meters with 3 cm thick asphalt. The 5,970,143 peso investment also includes filling 1,098 meters of pot holes, releveling 14 man-holes, and installing street signs.
The first stage of repaving, which wrapped up approximately a month ago, included refurbishing 17,840 square meters of asphalt from Rafael Godoy Boulevard to Las Conchas Boulevard.
Nationally, Foreign tourism up 7.3% in first half of year; revenues rose 4.3%
Tourism figures for the first half of the year show increases across the board, including 7.3% growth in foreign visitors.
The June report by federal tourism data agency Datatur said 20.6 million international tourists arrived in Mexican destinations between January and June, up from 19.2 million during the same period in 2017.
The revenue generated was almost US $11.6 billion, up 4.3% from $11.1 billion last year.
The flow of Mexican tourists traveling abroad also rose. Their numbers were up by 11.4%, from 8.5 million in 2017 to 9.5 million this year.
The number of cruise passengers that arrived in Mexican ports during the period was up by 10.4%, from 3.8 million to 4.2 million. Hotel occupancy rates were also up: 40.3 million domestic and foreign tourists booked a hotel room, an increase of 2.8% over last year's figures. The number of foreign visitors who arrived by air was 9.6 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.4%.
There was a big increase in Peruvian visitors during the period. Their numbers jumped 26.9%, followed by Canadians with a 15.8% rise, while Colombian and Argentinian visitor numbers were up 13.6% and 11.6% respectively.
The Datatur report also noted that tourism employed a record 4.13 million people during the second quarter of the year, 2.5% more than the second quarter of last year.
Local Tourism Up Again for Summer 2018
Puerto Peñasco welcomed approximately 700,000 visitors from June thru August this year, reports the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). This represents revenue of about 730 million pesos for the area, fulfilling overall expectations though also pointing to a 1% drop hotel and resort occupancy levels in comparison to last summer.
Hector Vazquez del Mercado, OCV President, detailed Puerto Peñasco saw a 9% increase in foreign visitors this past summer, though there was a notable 8% drop in national tourists, possibly due to Mexico's July elections. He added that summer occupancy rates averaged 72% in contrast to 73% in 2017.
Vazquez del Mercado stated available statistics confirm expectations of flattering numbers were still met, and better yet there was no negative effect felt by the disparity in the peso-dollar exchange rate. He also mentioned one can observe an ever-increasing amount and level of tourists, which is mainly thanks to the work and attention of all working within the tourism industry.
Mexican Notaria vs. USA Notario Public, They are Not the Same
Whiile working in the Real Estate field in Mexico, talking about the Notaria is very common. Almost as common is the misconception by American clients who think that a Mexican Notaria is similar to the USA Notary Public. In fact, this could not be further from the truth.
The office of a Notary Public in Mexico holds far more legal responsibility than the role of a Notary Public in the United States, and this legal role should not be confused with its US counterpart. In the US for example, almost anyone can become a Notary Public. Not so in Mexico, where the role is given only to experienced lawyers who are assessed and appointed by the state's Governor.
The Notary Public in Mexico has the power to witness and certify important business and civil documents which require absolute authenticity. The appointment also holds responsibility for the management and secure storage of original legal records. A Notary Public must be a Mexican citizen of at least 35 years in age, he or she must hold a law degree, have at least three years' work experience at a Notary Public office, and pass a stringent exam. Those who qualify and pass, in time, may be appointed as Notary Public by the office of the state Governor.
So, next time you consider a Notaria in Mexico, please understand that they are much more important to your transaction than your local Notary Public, who puts their stamp below your signature to confirm your identity.
CARE Advises 62 Entrepreneurs from INCUBA Program
Saul David Ruiz Reyna, director of the Center for Rapid Business Opening (CARE), of Puerto Peñasco reported having recently met with 62 people interested in the Social Incubation Program "INCUBA", with the objective of strengthening and boosting innovation and competitiveness among commerce, hospitality, and industrial sectors via a process of incubation aimed at businessmen and entrepreneurs.
Ruiz explained this program, made possible in part through steps taken by Mayor Kiko Munro through the Municipal Office on Economic Development, will help business people and entrepreneurs in granting them the opportunity to further develop their business skills by promoting entrepreneurial productivity & culture, and elaborating business plans.
The program is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs. For more information about this program, call (638)108-2200 or visit the offices of Economic Development at City Hall during office hours.
5 Mexican Wines to Try During the Grape Harvest Season
With the annual grape harvest season in full swing, this might be a good time to enjoy a glass or two of Mexican wine.
Vineyards around the country are holding events to celebrate the harvest, known in Spanish as la vendimia, and to coincide with the festivities, México Presenta - a made-in-Mexico promotional website - has published a list of five wines to try.
Noble Cru
Made by Baja California winemaker Solar Fortún, this red wine is a blend of mouvèdre, syrah, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot grapes grown in Mexico's premier wine region, the Valle de Guadalupe.
The wine is aged in barrels of French oak for 14 months and, according to the maker, has notes of cherry, smoked bacon, licorice and anise.
It pairs well with red meats and retails for around 520 pesos a bottle.
Paréntesis
This red, made by Tintos Nueva Era, is also from the Valle de Guadalupe. The wine is a blend of 90% carignan and 10% cabernet sauvignon.
With notes of red berries, cinnamon and vanilla, Paréntesis pairs well with cured meats, mushroom-based dishes, pastas and Mexican classics such as enchiladas.
A bottle of the 2012 vintage sells for around 270 pesos.
Helios
Described as having elements of air and fire, this white wine is made with 100% grenache blanc grapes that are commonly grown in certain regions of France and Spain.
AlXimia's vineyard, however, is also located in the Valle de Guadalupe. The wine has a fruity nose with expressive aromas of pear, apples and citrus.
AlXimia says that Helios "is excellent as an aperitif, and a great accompaniment to oriental dishes, sashimi, sushi [and] fresh cheeses." It sells for around 280 pesos.
Casa Grande Gran Reserva Cabernet
Made by Coahuila winemaker Casa Madero, this blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% shiraz is aged in French oak for 24 months.
The premium wine features aromas of red berries, tobacco and vanilla as well as spices such as cloves and star anise.
It pairs perfectly with turkey in mole negro, lechón (suckling pig) or short ribs in a red wine sauce. A bottle retails for around 750 pesos.
Tierra Adentro Syrah
Rounding out the five Mexican wines to try during the grape harvest season is this award-winning tipple from Zacatecas. Aged for 12 months in both French and American oak, the wine has a complex, woody aroma with notes of berries and spices. It pairs well with meats such as cabrito (young goat) and lamb as well as pasta, cheeses and Mexican food. The wine keeps well for three to seven years and costs around 500 pesos a bottle.
The Tierra Adentro winery, located 30 kilometers east of Zacatecas City, will hold its annual vendimia festival on August 25.
Mexican winemakers produce about two million liters of wine annually, an amount that represents 30% of domestic consumption. The latter is on the rise: in 2002 Mexicans drank 250 milliliters per capita. The figure is now 964 milliliters.
Mexico Sends Hundreds of its Firefighters to Help Battle Ontario Blazes
Mexico has deployed over 300 of its firefighters and technicians to Ontario during the past two weeks, to help battle forest fires menacing the province.
The international collaboration underscores the fact that Ontario, which is currently facing down 47 active forest fires across its northeast and another 101 fires in the northwest, needs all the help it can get.
In addition to firefighting crews from across Canada and the United States, Ontario welcomed three separate groups of 100 Mexican firefighters each, on July 20, 24 and 28, confirmed Oscar Mora, press attaché at the Embassy of Mexico in Ottawa.
The 300 Mexican firefighters, plus nine technicians and one representative from Mexico's National Forestry Commission, were all sent to Sudbury, Ont. to collaborate with Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, he said.
Scientists say climate change is making severe weather events, like the
wildfires and
heat waves experienced this summer, more frequent and more intense. There have been 914 forest fires in Ontario so far this year, which is hundreds more than the 10−year average of 517 at this point in the season.
Canadian government scientists have determined that large portions of the country's boreal forest could be at risk of dying off by the end of the century, as
climate change aggravates the risk of wildfires and other threats.
Ontario currently has
no plan to address climate change after the incoming government of Premier Doug Ford abandoned former premier Kathleen Wynne's environmental and economic policies. However, Environment Minister Rod Phillips recently
tabled legislation that would require him to come up with a climate plan, set new targets and report back on progress.
Goodbye Frida and Diego New 500-peso Bill is Here
New 500 Peso Bill
Old 500 Peso Bill Being Replaced
A new 500-peso bill began circulation last Monday. The Bank of México announced that it will officially launch the new banknote at an event in Mexico City but it didn't provide any information about its design.
The 500-peso note is the most widely circulated denomination and first appeared in 1994 featuring an image of army general Ignacio Zaragoza, who led the Mexican forces to victory over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
The version featuring images of Kahlo and Rivera - who married in 1929, divorced 10 years later then remarried in 1940 - has six anti-fraud features and has circulated since 2010.
A self-portrait of Rivera, considered one of Mexico's "big three" muralists along with José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros, appears on one side of the note alongside an image of his painting Desnudo con Alcatraces (Nude with Calla Lilies) adorned with three paint brushes and a palette.
The first 500-peso note, issued in 1994.
A self-portrait of Kahlo, considered one of the great painters of the 20th century and almost certainly the most famous Mexican artist internationally, features on the opposite side.
An image of her 1949 painting El Abrazo del Amor del Universo, la Tierra (México), Yo, Diego y el Señor Xólotl (The Love Embrace of the Universe, the Earth (Mexico), Myself, Diego and Señor Xólotl) also appears.
Frida Kahlo's image has been widely used on a range of consumer products and was also the inspiration for a Barbie doll.
However,
a judge barred the sale of the doll in Mexico earlier this year after the artist's family, who have sole rights to her image, launched legal action against toy multinational Mattel.
The banknote bearing her and Diego's likeness will retain its value but will be gradually withdrawn from circulation, the central bank said.
There are banknotes of six denominations in Mexico, ranging from 20 pesos to 1,000.
Among the other prominent Mexicans who feature on the nation's currency are former president Benito Juárez (20 pesos), pre-Hispanic ruler of Texcoco Nezahualcóyotl (100 pesos), nun, scholar and acclaimed writer Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (200 pesos) and priest and independence hero Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1,000 pesos).
Artists and Hot Dogs Give Mexico 3 New Guinness Records in a Single Day
Largest drawing, most people coloring a drawing and longest line of hot dogs were the records achieved
Three new Guinness World Records were added Sunday to Mexico's ever-growing list, two involving drawings and the third a very large number of hot dogs.
Artist Alejandro Rivera Cañas succeeded in creating the largest drawing in the world made by a single person, a piece measuring 289.08 square meters.
Wanting to create something that identified Mexico and would have an impact around the world, he chose the Monument to the Revolution, a Mexico City landmark that commemorates the Mexican Revolution, to be the theme of the piece.
It consists of 17 individual canvases that were created in eight to 20-hour sessions over two months.
Along with the iconic monument, the artist added "elements that attract children's attention . . . and waves that represent nature, space, the marine world and imagination itself, among others."
Surrealist themes like a flying bull, a unicorn, a UFO and a dragon join the waves of creation and imagination in Rivera's work.
The Monument, and the extensive Plaza de la República where it stands, was chosen as the venue to showcase the monumental drawing, where Guinness World Records representative Carlos Tapia Rojas certified Rivera's win.
The second record was awarded for the largest number of people participating in a color-by-numbers drawing. It was set by 1,119 people.
The hot dog record was set in Zapopan, Jalisco, where the 1,417-meter line of hot dogs won the record for the longest such line in the world, outdoing Japan's 2016 record of just 325 meters.
A team of 100 people prepared the 10,000 hot dogs required, garnishing them with 100 kilograms of tomato sauce, 100 kilos of mayonnaise and 75 kilos of mustard as 2,000 hot dog-lovers watched - and presumably ate five apiece at the conclusion.
Guinness judge Raquel Asís explained that each hot dog must contain one sausage, at least two garnishes and the size of each one must not exceed 18 centimeters.
An organizer said a full year of planning went into the event, which was undertaken because "we know that people in Jalisco like hot dogs."
The Sonoran Dog - Use Your Imagination
Foods have always traveled and maybe none so frequently as the love affair with foods from Mexico and the USA. Many of the foods that we eat today have origins in Mexico. When students and surfers in Southern California went to Baja California, they brought back the fish taco. When cowboys in South Texas and Northern Chihuahua began using the humble skirt steak, the fajita was born. That's classic "Tex-Mex" - a term coined in the 1940s - combining ingredients from both sides of the border. It's a common thread in food history. Most cultures share their flavors and mix and match with foods from surrounding cultures or immigrant cultures.
Mexican native and educator Jesus Garcia says that in the borderlands, the sharing goes in both directions. For instance, the chips and salsa on every table - that started in the U.S.
"Whoever invented that, it's also spilling into Mexico too, because now people demand that," he says. "And even Mexicans, because they've come here, they see you get chips and salsa before the meal. Well, we want it too."
One restaurant, El Guero Canelo made its name on what may be the ultimate example of cross-border pollination - a Mexican take on the all-American food - the hot dog.
They call it the Sonoran-style or Estilo Sonora hot dog. It originated about 20 years ago in Hermosillo, the capital of the Mexican state of Sonora. Garcia was a college student there at the time. He remembers the hot dog being a novelty from the U.S. sold on the street. "It's a typical food that you go out dancing or to a party and you come out 2-3 in the morning and then you go and find a hot dog stand," he says.
It made its way north with the most recent wave of immigrants, still sold on street carts by vendors called "dogueros." Over the past decade it has become so popular that it is estimated that there are more than 200 places to get it in Tucson - and more in Phoenix.
The Sonoran hot dog may take the phrase "with everything" to new heights. It starts with a hot dog wrapped in bacon. Then you begin piling on the beans, grilled onions, fresh onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, cream sauce, mustard and jalapeno salsa. Add radishes, cucumbers, whole chilies and even mushrooms, if you want.
Who knows whether the Sonoran hot dog will spread from Arizona across the country, but things seem to be changing from the days when the borderlands were the test kitchen for Mexican-American food. In the past decades, Mexican immigrants have dispersed across the U.S., in many cases, says Garcia, not even stopping in the borderlands.
But, there is no need to find yourself a "doguero" if you want a Sonoran Dog. Just follow the instructions below and you'll be eating one in no time at all. This is just one of thousands of potential combinations, but it's a start and you can develop your own favorite recipe from here. Enjoy!
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the pinto beans, stirring occasionally.
In a blender, pulse the sour cream, lime juice, salt, and cilantro until smooth.
Grill the hot dog, and toast the buns on the grill.
Add the cheese sauce, pinto beans, guacamole, pico and bacon and drizzle the cilantro sauce.
Garnish with cilantro and enjoy.
Slang Terms and Phrases in Real Life Mexico
Here is another list - a more complete list - of commonly used Mexican slang. Most of these words and phrases won't be found in a dictionary but the are used in everyday conversations - some of them a lot. Browse the list, practice them if you'd like, maybe save it for future reference. If you spend any time in Mexico, you're sure to hear interactions containing them at some point. Here you go:
Mexican Slang: The Essential List
1. Wey
This word is at the forefront of Mexican slang. Similar to "dude" in English, "wey" is commonly used for friends or acquaintances, and in some unpleasant situations, refers to strangers in a sarcastic way.
Mira wey, ¿salimos hoy o que? - Hey dude, wanna go out today?
2. Neta
This is another one of those words that you will hear in movies, tv shows, or from some Mexican friends. It usually means "the truth", but when used interrogatively, it's understood as:
¿Neta? - For real?
You can also refer to someone great by saying:
¡Eres la neta! - You rock!
3. No manches
When a friend tells you about some amazing event, or something that you don't know if it's real or not, you would say No manches! (Really? or Are you kidding?).
You can also use ¡No mames! which means the same thing, but is a little more colourful (similar to damn!).
4. ¡Órale!
This word has many different purposes: amazement, approval, enthusiasm and even to complement orders.
¡Órale! ¿Y tu desde cuando trabajas tanto? - Wow, since when do you work so much?
5. ¡Aguas!
As odd as this expression may seem, it has no relation to water. This expression refers to being alert or aware of your surroundings.
¡Aguas! - Watch out!
6. Pinche
Typically used as an adjective to label something as ugly, terrible or of bad quality. Can also be used as a curse word to enhance an insult and its characteristics (the same way "#&cking" in English is used.
¡Jajaja! pinche Ricardo, siempre sales con esas cosas - Hahahah, bleeping Ricardo, you always come up with stuff like this
Eres un pinche idiota, Ricardo - You're a bleeping idiot, Ricardo
7. Chido
Mexicans love to use "chido" to describe something cool, or with good vibes. It can be used with people, objects or situations.
Esta bien chido ese regalo, gracias wey - That gift is really cool, thanks man
8. No Hay Bronca
Let's start with "bronca", commonly used to refer to a problem or discomfort. So as you can imagine "no hay bronca", means that there is no problem - everything is fine.
Claro, yo te puedo prestar algo de dinero, no hay bronca - Sure, I can lend you some money, no problem
9. Chavo or Chava
The most commonly used words to describe children, adolescents and young people in general. Similar to "kid" in English.
El chavo sigue en el colegio, debería buscarlo - The boy is still in school, I should pick him up
10. Naco
Mexican slang for someone with a tacky, or poor attitude, and is considered less sophisticated than your regular member of society. Most of the time, a naco acts unpleasantly, is not well-educated and uses certain colorful slang. Close equivalent to "ghetto" in English.
Naaah, te ves muy naco con eso, mejor cambiate - Nah, you look really trashy on that, go change
11. Fresa
You probably recognize this word as "strawberry", but in Mexican slang, "fresa" is used to describe a person who is a snob, stuck-up and basically, thinks that they are better than everyone else. They'll likely speak with a distinct accent - which may or may not be fake.
Sabes que no me gusta salir con hombres como él, es demasiado fresa - You know I don't like going out with men like him, he's way too stuck up
12. Chicano
Natives use this word to describe people of Mexican origin born in the United States, or people who were born in Mexico but emigrated to the US at an early age.
Hay una población bastante grande de Chicanos en Los Angeles - There is a very important Chicano population in Los Angeles
13. Cholo
Commonly heard in the southwest of the United States, "cholo" is a somewhat loosely defined term, but it generally refers to Mexican gangsters, with a very specific look - big white shirts, black baggy shorts, shaved heads, religious black ink tattoos, black shades, etc.
Tengo algunos primos cholos, pero prefiero no meterme en eso - I have a few cholo cousins, but I'd rather not get involved with that
14. Metiche
That person who always has his/her nose in other people's business. Not guaranteed to spread rumors, but still likes to keep tabs on everyone's business.
Hay demasiados metiches en mi trabajo, no los soporto - There are too many nosy people on my job, I can't stand them
15. Tocayo
Nickname given to anyone who shares your first name.
Ahí va el tocayo - There goes my tocayo
16. Prieto
While this may seem a little racist to an English speaker, in Mexico this word is seen as non-offensive slang to describe someone with darker skin.
¿Recuerdas quién es Daniel? Mi amigo prieto, estuvo acá el otro día - Remember who Daniel is? My black friend, he was there the other day
17. Vieja
Although this directly translates to "old lady", in Spanish and particularly Mexican slang, this word is used as an affectionate word for your mom. Sometimes also used for wife, Viejo for husband.
Tengo que visitar a la vieja de vez en cuando, y darle algún regalito - I have to visit my mother from time to time, and give her some little present
18. Padre
Similarly, this literally translates as "father", but in Mexican slang means cool. You'll hear common phrases such as "que padre!" ("How cool!") or 'más padre' ('very cool'). Just like "chido", it can be used when talking about people, things or situations.
Está bien padre ese juego, ¿como se llama? - That video game looks really cool, what's it called?
19. Chela
Chelas, or cheves are beers, and the word comes from a beer cocktail (michelada) that mixes beer with lime, chili and tomato juice.
Dame dos chelas para mi y mi compadre - Give me two chelas for me and my compadre.
20. Pomo
A rather short name for a bottle of any liquor that you might find, from vodka to some fine tequila.
Las chelas no van a alcanzar para todo el mundo, hay que abrir un pomo - Beers aren't going to be enough for everyone, we have to open a bottle
21. Malacopa
The lightweight person who gets drunk extremely easy or extremely fast - we all know someone like that.
Creo que el pomo no hacía falta, estos son muy malacopa - I think the bottle wasn't even necessary, these guys are extreme lightweights
22. Crudo
The imminent future of a "malacopa" is to have a hangover.
Esta mañana amaneci crudo - I woke up with a hangover today
23. Cantina
Sounds similar to a canteen, and they serve a similar purpose, since this term means "bar" for Mexican folk.
(A naco will probably describe a nightclub as "antros")
Hoy no tengo ganas de ir a la cantina, vayan ustedes - I don't want to go to the bar tonight, but you guys can go
24. Pedo
This word has 3 uses a) a fart b) being buzzed/drunk c) being a problem.
No pensé que fuesen a volver tan pedos wey - I didn't think you'd come home so drunk, man.
25. Chamba
A difficult and demanding job, or an unpleasant situation i.e. something you don't want to get stuck in for too long.
Mañana tengo que volver a mi chamba wey, o me despiden - I have to go back to my job tomorrow man, or I'll get fired
26. Changarro
The name given to small, wholesome family businesses - like the bodega (mom and pop store) on the corner of the street.
Ve al changarro ese y ve si tienen algunos dulces - Go to the store and see if they have any kind of candy
27. Chafa
Something that is of very low quality, disappointing or prone to causing frustration and have you screaming "¡Que chafa!" which means "what crap!".
Esa camisa está chafa - This t-shirt is bad quality (or fake)
28. Varos
Slang word for money, capable of replacing the word "pesos" since it can hold a numerical value, like "bucks".
Me pagaron esta semana, puedo poner unos cuantos varos más para la pizza - I got paid this week, I can help with a few more bucks for the pizza
29. Refresco
Commonly used slang term for sodas of any kind.
¿Quieres beber refresco o te sirvo algo más? - Do you want to drink some soda or do you want me to serve you something else?
30. Paro
This simply means favor, and will replace the word in most occasions.
¿Me puedes hacer un paro y recordarme eso? - Can you do me a favor and remind me of that?
31. Gacho
This is a substitute for "feo" (ugly), though both words are used in a much wider sense than for physical ugliness i.e. just general badness.
No seas gacho, déjalos ir al parque - Don't be so boring, let them go to the park
32. Jalada
A word for something that is completely unbelievable or overdone, like "The Fast and Furious" movie franchise.
No puede ser, que jalada toda esa historia, ¿como quieres que te crea? - That's a ridiculous story, how do you want anyone to believe you?
33. Chorro
When you have a stream of something, meaning you have large quantities of it (like "The Fast and Furious" boxset collection).
Tenemos un chorro de películas por ver esta vacaciones, deberíamos comenzar - We have a ton of movies to watch on vacation, we should get started
34. Ratero
In Mexico, "ratero" is used instead of "ladrón". Both words mean "thief".
Pues el teléfono me lo robó un ratero, así que no tengo - A thief robbed me off of my phone, so i don't have one
25. Vocho
Nickname for the old Volkswagen Beetle, a car you will see a lot in Mexico.
¿Por qué hay tantos vochos en la capital? - Why are there so many beetles in the capital city?
36. Chamarra
In Mexico, this word is slang for jacket or coat, and acts as a replacement for "chaqueta" which is used in every other Spanish speaking country.
That's because in some parts of Mexico, "chaqueta" is a slang term for masturbation or touching yourself.
So if you want to avoid an awkward (and possibly funny moment, the next time you go to buy a "jacket" in Mexico, it's best to use the slang term.
¿Me prestas tu chamarra? - Can I have your jacket for a minute?
37. Chanclas
A word for sandals and flip-flops, a common sight everywhere in the country.
Deberías ponerte algo mejor que esas chanclas para salir - You should put on something better than those flip-flops to go out
38. Camión
A slang word for both formal and informal route buses, even though it means "truck" in the rest of Latin America.
Apúrate que no vamos a alcanzar el camión - Hurry up or we won't catch the bus
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Just for the fun of it...
Good Luck, Bad Luck?
One day a farmer's wild stallion ran off.
His neighbors came and told him, "This is very bad luck."
The farmer looked at them and shrugged, saying "Bad luck, good luck, who knows?"
They left, shaking their heads.
A few days later the stallion returned with a herd of wild mares. The neighbors came around to congratulate the farmer, saying "All will be well now. This is very good luck."
But the farmer simply nodded and said, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
A week later the farmer's son was training one of the new mares and was thrown from the horse and broke his leg.
The neighbors gathered again to shake their heads and say "This is very bad luck."
The farmer said, "Bad luck, good luck, who knows?"
Two weeks later, a platoon of soldiers passed through the town looking for boys to conscript into the army. When the soldiers came to the farmer's house, they saw his son's broken leg and moved on without taking him.
The neighbors gathered around, cheering. "That was very good luck!"
The farmer smiled at their happy faces, as he said, "Good luck, bad luck, who knows?"
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