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November is here and the weather is great. We've had a couple cool snaps and a couple times it has gotten downright too warm in the afternoons again over the past month, but overall the weather has been just about perfect. There have been several days that I looked out at a sea of glass in the morning, wondering why I was headed for my office instead of heading out to sea for a day of fishing. But, I'm certainly not complaining and the spectacular views are awesome in themselves. If this month follows the normal pattern, November will be a beautiful month.
Mexico is a wonderful place to live. I have had the good fortune to have traveled around Mexico a bit, and each place that I visited has had it's own "character". I love Puerto Penasco most of all, and being in a tourist town offers the chance to experience holidays and traditions from both sides of the border and of both cultures. This time of year is the perfect example. Halloween from the USA, while mostly not observed throughout Mexico, is celebrated here in Rocky Point, and the celebrations for Dia de los Muertos, the actual Mexican celebration can be experienced and enjoyed here as well. Thanksgiving is also more typically celebrated in the USA than it is in Mexico but these days, our local Sam's club always has an extra supply of turkeys on hand as the holiday approaches. Christmas season is a holiday with many differences as well, but I guess that I'll leave that one to next month's newsletter.
The Sonoran Resorts host an Annual Holiday Food Drive each year. This year's collection efforts will begin now and run through the end of the year. If you're in town, please drop off an item or two (or more) if you can. This year we will support the local senior citizen’s home, as they really are in need of assistance. Please read the story below in this newsletter. All donations are appreciated.
Rocky Point Rally is coming right up. As always, we are expecting a large turnout and our condos are already fully, or almost fully sold out for rentals. I give the same advice to people thinking of visiting during the Rally as I do to people thinking of visiting over the Easter weekend: There will be a ton of people in town and it's one of the busiest weekends in the year. Generally, people will either love it or they will hate it, depending on what their expectations were for their stay here. It can be a great time, but if you're planning on a quiet time on the Malecon, you might want to pick a different time to visit. Sandy Beach and our resorts are usually pretty quiet as most of the activity goes on in town, specifically on the Malecon and on Calle 13. If you have never experienced one of the Rallys here, it is definitely something that you should do at least once. Chances are you'll have such a good time that you'll come back every year.
Shrimp season is in full swing and the fresh shrimp are as good or better than you could hope they are. Lots of constructions projects going on around town, both large and small, and businesses have reported record crowds this year. Our sales remain very strong with another great year almost under our belts. Listing inventory is still very low, so if you’re looking to buy, don’t waste too much time, and if you’re looking to sell, this is a great time. Just give me a call or send me an email and I’ll be happy to help.
The new Sonoran Star Resort planning and development continues and we should have some exciting news to share with you soon. We're getting close and it will be well worth the wait.
Grace Irineo has taken over and is now in charge of the Sonoran Resorts Bank Trust Department. Gilda Figueroa is no longer with the company. If you are currently working on your bank trust through our office, or if you would like to get yours started, please contact Grace. You can reach her at the following:
gracyirineo@gmail.com
rmurrietasonoranresorts@gmail.com
+52 638-383 0900
602-218-8505
The Sonoran Resorts would like to welcome our newest members of the construction area of Sonoran Resorts - Terencio Gutierrez, Alejandro Ibarra, Arturo Robles, and Daniel Valdez
Enjoy this beautiful 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 over 15 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.
Besides the links below, you can our listings at the following:
www.sonoranresorts.mx
www.sonoranresortsresales.com
AMPI Puerto Penasco MLS
Point 2 Agent Multinational MLS
Pick up a handout at any of our Sonoran Resorts
Scottsdale Barrett Jackson Show
Various Real Estate and Trade shows in AZ, NV, and CA
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Sincerely, Jim Ringquist
Broker/Sales Director
Sonoran Resorts Spa - Sea - Sun - Sky - Star (coming soon)
602-476-7511
rockypointjim@gmail.com
www.SonoranResorts.mx
President/Volunteer
Tourist Assistance Unit Advisory Committee (Tourist Assistance Police)
602-774-1777
www.touristassistancerockypoint.org
touristassistancerockypoint@gmail.com
I hope that you enjoy my newsletter and continue to recommend it to your friends. Please feel free to give me thoughts, suggestions, or ideas for future newsletters. Puerto Peñasco is my home and I love to share the news and goings-on with you.
I do get email requests each month asking me to add someone to my list. While I certainly don't mind doing so, all you really need to do is click Sign-Up for Newsletter below, add the email address, and it will happen automatically. Not to worry - I will not spam you or share your email address, and you will only receive one email-newsletter each month on the 1st.
Donate to our Food Drive - All donations this year will go to Casa Hogar Senior Citizen's Home
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21st annual Rocky Point Rally Nov 10-13, 2022 Schedule |  | |
* Calendar continually updated * Live music at local bars and sponsors * Subject to changes *
IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION PAPERS AND ID READILY AVAILABLE FOR CROSSING BORDER BOTH INTO MEXICO AND FOR THE RIDE BACK NORTH! NO WEAPONS!
US & Mexican customs/border coordinating to help make things flow!
Thursday November 10th
Meet up spot @ Vazquez Licores in Sonoyta
9 am – 5 pm Rally Registration @ Barclin’s gas station
PreReg – WILL CALL spot! Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway
Charity Poker Run
Thurs & Fri – Pick up cards @ Barclin’s Registration Stop (*Do on your own or join up on Fri 1 pm with others @Casa del Capitan – hand in cards on Fri 5-6 pm at Playa Bonita beach party)
@Margarita Mermaids
3 – 5 pm Bike Wash for Charity Food Boxes
5 – 6 pm Mermaid @ Happy Hour
6 – 9 pm Mike Nash Rockin RPT Rally 2022
@Manny’s
3 – 6 pm Dynamite Bridge
7 – 10 pm Los Ponchos
@Puesta del Sol at Playa Bonita Resort 5 – 8 pm Frida
@Banditos
4 – 7 pm Justin Hitson
KICK OFF BIKE FIESTA
7:30 – 10:30 pm Double Blind
10:30 – 1:30 am Purple Onions
@BooBar 7 – 10 pm The Korbens
@Tekila Bar
7 – 10 pm August in Stereo
11 pm Los Ponchos
@El Tapeo 7 pm Frida
Friday November 11th
Meet up spot @ Vazquez Licores in Sonoyta
9 am – 5 pm Rally Registration @ Barclin’s gas station
PreReg – WILL CALL spot!
Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway
Charity Poker Run
Thurs & Fri – Pick up cards @ Barclin’s Registration Stop
(*Do on your own or join up on Fri 1pm with others @Casa del Capitan – hand in cards on Fri 5-6 pm at Playa Bonita Beach Party)
9:30 Desert Ride meet up @ Barclin’s / Stands up @ 10 am Led by Peñasco Recreation
After the ride, continue to Islas del Mar for an unbelievable photo opp and more!
Pirate Boat Cruise – get there @11:30 a.m. Ship sails @ Noon (Free w/Rally registration NO ICE CHESTS – Cash bar on board)
POKER RUN MEET UP @ 1 pm : Casa del Capitan
Do the Poker Run on your own (Thurs & Fri) or meet up to ride together 1st card @ Casa del Capitan Turn-in completed cards Fri 5 pm – 6 pm @ Playa Bonita Beach Party
@Margarita Mermaids
1 – 3 pm Bike Wash for Charity Food Boxes
3 – 5 pm QUEEN OF THE STREETS BIKE SHOW ! Ride in & sign up @ 3 pm / Crowns @ 5
5 – 8 pm Mike Nash Rockin Mexico w/Live Mermaid
7 pm T-shirt Contest
8 – 10 pm Fiesta Party w/Live Music
TRADITIONAL BEACH PARTY @ Playa Bonita Resort
5 – 8 pm @ Puesta del Sol Restaurant
Music featuring MOGOLLON w/Raun Alosi & Ken Ronk
- Charity Poker Run final stop
5 pm – 6 pm turn-in cards
8 – 10 pm Frida
@Wrecked
6 pm Hillsons
9:30 pm La Merca
@JJ’s Cantina 6 pm Corey Gloden
@Tekila Bar
1 – 4 pm Purple Onions
6 – 9 pm Justin Hitson
10 pm – 1 am Los Ponchos
@Manny’s
1 – 4 pm Double Blind
6 – 9 pm August in Stereo
10 pm – 1 am Vulvo
@Banditos
4 – 7 pm Los Ponchos
7:30 – 10:30 pm Dynamite Bridge
10:30 pm – 1:30 am Purple Onions
@BooBar 7 – 10 pm The Korbens
@El Tapeo
7 – 9 pm Mario Mariscales
9 pm – 1 am Rojo
Fiesta on Calles 12 y 13
Saturday November 12th
Bike show @ City Hall parking lot
9 – 10 am Bike Registration / 10 – 11:30 am Viewing
12 PM AWARDS BEFORE BIKE PARADE
10 am – 11:30 am Kruesi Originals Bike Stunts across from Bike Show
Blvd. Carrillo (Fremont)
11:30 am Bike Parade line-up
Corner across street from Fire Department – Blvd. Carrillo (Fremont)
BIKE PARADE
Stands up @ 12:30 pm
Parade route: Blvd Fremont (Carrillo) / Blvd. Juarez / Ave. Mateos López / Ave. Sonora / Blvd. Kino / Ave. Sinaloa
ENDS IN MIRADOR outside MANNY’S BEACH CLUB (Ave. 1ra)
Pirate Boat Cruise – get there @11:30 a.m. Ship sails @ Noon (Free w/Rally registration NO ICE CHESTS – Cash bar on board)
@Tiki Bar at Sonoran Sky 12 – 3 pm music by Stone – beachside!
@Wrecked
1 pm Rhyolite Sound
6 pm Last Train to Juarez
9:30 pm La Merca
@JJ’s Cantina
1 pm Corey Gloden
4 pm Karma
7 pm Summer
@ Puesta del Sol at Playa Bonita Resort
5 –8 pm Music featuring MOGOLLON w/Raun Alosi
8 – 10 pm Frida
@Margarita Mermaids
5 – 6 pm Mermaid Happy Hour
7 – 10 pm Fiesta Music & Dancing – Piel Canela
@Banditos
4 – 7 pm Vulvo
7:30 – 10:30 pm August in Stereo
10:30 pm – 1:30 am Purple Onions
@Tekila Bar
1 – 4 pm Dynamite Bridge
5 – 8 pm Double Blind
9 pm – 12 am Los Ponchos
@Manny’s
1 – 4 pm Justin Hitson
6 – 9 pm Purple Onions
10 pm – 1 am Vulvo
@BooBar 7 – 10 pm The Korbens
@El Tapeo
7 – 9 pm Mario Mariscales
9 pm – 1 am Rojo
Fiesta on Calles 12 y 13
Sunday November 13th
7 am – 9 am Bike Blessing @ Plaza a la Madre
Next to baseball stadium / CMA Norte Zoroeste Mexico
(w/participants from Christian Motorcycle Association)
Pirate Boat Cruise – get there @11:30 a.m. Ship sails @ Noon (Free w/Rally registration NO ICE CHESTS – Cash bar on board)
@Tekila Bar 2:25 pm Cardinals game
@Manny’s
12 – 3 pm Purple Onions
4 – 7 pm Los Ponchos
@Tiki Bar at Sonoran Sky
12 – 3 pm music by Stone – beachside!
@Wrecked
1 pm Last Train to Juarez
4 pm Rhyolite Sound
@JJ’s Cantina
1 pm Summer
4 pm Karma
@BooBar 7 – 10 pm The Korbens
¡Hasta la próxima!
Save the Date 2023 Rocky Point Rally
Nov. 9 – 12, 2023
https://rockypointrally.com/
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Food and Drink at the Sonoran Sky Resort:
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Puerto Penasco Blue Flag Certified Beaches Hold Impressive Title |  | |
Rocky Point now ranks as ranking having the most lineal meters of certified clean beach than any of the other 60 certified clean beaches in Mexico. The distinctive "Blue Flag" designation is only awarded to beaches which meet the highest criteria of cleanliness and sustainability. Puerto Penasco has over 4,000 lineal meters of Blue Flag beaches. The beaches are Sandy Beach, Playa Bonita, the Mirador, and Isla del Mar.
According to the coordinator of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat), Luis César García, the high distinction of our beaches has been achieved thanks to the work carried out through a joint effort between the municipal government and private citizens and groups. The protocol has been to constantly monitor the beaches and to keep them clean. “I think this has been thanks to joint work; especially the communication that we have had together with the different dependencies and tourist companies for any problem that may arise to be able to solve it.”
Testing and monitoring carried out by Cofepris is used as a parameter to determine the cleanliness quality of each of the beaches and to determine if the coveted “Blue Flag" designation is maintained. The agency uses environmental specialists who carry out specialized sampling that allows determining the cleanliness, and health of each beach, he explained.
The municipal official pointed out that it was very honorable to realize how it is that in all the coastal cities of the country they distinguish the work that is carried out in Puerto Peñasco for keeping the beaches clean through cooperation of agencies such as the Tourist Auxiliary Unit and the Department of Ecology and Sustainable Development.
The badge awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) was established in 1981 in Denmark and was adopted in Latin America.
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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.
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Donate to Educarte Thrift Store | |
Educarte, a local charity which strongly supports improving lives and breaking the chain of poverty through ecucation, now has a trhift store where all profits go directly towards educating our young people in order to improve lives.
They are asking for donations of your unwanted or unused items. Buying a new condo and replacing the furniture? Donate the old furniture to Educarte. Cleaning out your garage or storage unit? Donate your things to Educarte. You'll know that your donations are going to a great cause.
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Firearms are NOT Allowed in Mexico | |
We all know that you can't bring firearms into Mexico, don't we?
Then why do I read about people every year who are arrested for bringing firearms or ammo into the country? It makes no sense, but many in the USA are used to carrying firearms or keeping a firearm in their vehicle. Don't make the mistake of bringing it here.
The penalties are severe and you will definitely regret your oversight. If you're a hunter, gun enthiest, or you just like to carry for your own protection, please remember to leave it at home.
If you should remember that you have guns or ammo before you cross, the gas station in Lukeville will store it for you until you leave the country for a small fee. Worth every penny!
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CEDO Looking for Volunteers | |
CEDO is a non-governmental organization which studies and assists in conservation of ecosystems in the Northern Gulf of California, and to teach and encourage locals and visitors of the area about the ecosystems in order to assist them in acquiring the knowledge to help support sustainable practices and solutions.
The director of the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans communicated that the doors are open for all those who would like to contribute something to the community, because today more than ever, in the face of climate change, the participation of all is urgent to reduce and reverse their effects.
The need for volunteers is ongoing, she said. Interested parties can contact her through the CEDO website or by simply going directly to the facility in the Las Conchas area.
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Rolling Rockies Wheelchair Basketball Team Wins State Championship | |
Rolling Rockies Wheelchair Basketball Team Wins State Championship
Rocky Point’s very won wheelchair basketball team traveled to Navajoa where they won 4 games and lost 0, making them the Sonora state champions
Teams from Navojoa, Obregon, Nogales, Caborca and Puerto Penasco participated in the tournament with the final game against Navajoa ending in a 33-16 win for the Rockies.
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As of November 11 - Seat Belt Laws will be Enforced | |
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As of November 11, those who drive without wearing a seat belt or talk on the phone while driving will be sanctioned according to the law revealed the Municipal Public Security Commissioner, Raúl Quintero Barrón.
The police chief pointed out that it is time for these rules to be enforced in this municipality, as it has been in most other cities, clarifying that it will help prevent accidents and save lives. The department will work on a campaign to promote awareness of the new intent to enforce these traffic laws.
He explained that Article 108 in the law says that no person will drive a motor vehicle without holding the steering control firmly with both hands, nor will they carry on their left or in their arms any person or package, nor will they allow another person to take the steering wheel.
He added that it is also mandatory for the driver, as well as other occupants of the vehicle, to use the seat belt when the vehicle is in motion, as referred to in article 69 of the Law. Children under six years of age must travel in the back seat of the vehicle and in a child safety seat.
Drivers are also prohibited from using cell phones, communication devices, computers, or any other item that distracts or hinders their ability to maneuver the vehicle. The fines are high in the amounts of $7,900 pesos ($395) for using a cell phone and $1,209 ($60) for not wearing a seatbelt.
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Casa Hogar Home for the Elderly Needs Your Help | |
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La Casa Hogar is a non-profit institution that has been operating as such since 1989 providing housing, food, and care to the elderly. The home provides a permanent home, medical care, medications, food, clothing, rehabilitation, and nursing service. The care facility operates solely through the generosity of volunteers and donations.
In Mexico, the family unit is very strong and the elderly are almost always cared for by family members in their home. This facility is for elderly men and women who are in a state of abandonment and/or extreme poverty, disabled, or terminally ill, who have nowhere else to go.
Until recently, the Catholic Dioses directed nuns to provide the majority of the care and duties of the home, however at this time, the church has removed the nuns and now the facility is in real danger of closing. They could really use some help. According to Santiago Ruiz, the director of Casa Hogar, they are currently running about a $2,500 deficit every month because they now need to hire help instead of relying on the nuns provided by the church.
If you are able to help with donations of money, food, clothing, or your time, please contact Santiago at casahogarpenasco@hotmail.com or just stop by the facility. Ongoing needs at the home also include senior vitamins, Depends (med & large), cleaning supplies, laundry soap, paper supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), garbage bags, food vouchers, as well as men’s and women’s clothing. The José Dávalos Valdivia Casa Hogar home for the elderly is located on Blvd. Josefa Ortiz and welcomes visitors and donations throughout the year. Visiting hours 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Sonoran Resorts Annual Food Drive will be collecting non-perishable items from now though the end of December and all donations will be given to this facility so please stop by one of our sales offices when you’re in town to make a donation of any of the items from the list above. Thank you in advance.
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Over One Thousand Dogs and Cats Sterilized This Year | |
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More than 30 pet sterilization campaigns were completed in different parts of Puerto Peñasco so far this year resulting in over one thousand animals neutered by the Municipal Health Coordination (CMS) and the Achilles Foundation.
Erick Francisco Gastélum Pacheco, head of Animal Control of the (CMS), reported that in the most recent campaign of sterilization and vaccination of pets, 41 dogs and cats were successfully treated.
He reported that it had originally been planned to complement the sterilization operations with anti-tick medicated baths, but due to the colder conditions, it was decided to suspend the baths so as not to expose the pets to contracting a respiratory disease.
Gastélum Pacheco stressed that, with the results achieved to date, it is possible to maintain the ethical control of the canine and feline population, since with more than a thousand sterilizations the proliferation of potentially millions of animals on public roads could be halted over the next five years.
He stressed that sterilization campaigns, veterinary consultations, deworming, application of anti-rabies vaccine, and other actions will continue with the aim of always moving forward in the progress that has been made in reducing the number of stray dogs and cats on the streets.
He prefers that the pet sterilization days are carried out in the neighborhoods as per the instructions of Mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo and the municipal health coordinator Iván Munguía Félix, because it is the strategy which has proven to be the most effective for control of domestic animals on public roads.
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Whale-Watching Season Approaches | |
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Grey, blue and humpback whales can be spotted on their journey in the waters near Puerto Penasco each year as the weather turns cooler. The whale-watching season typically runs from mid-December to April, though sometims whales can be observed all the way to mid-May.
Every year, as the northern ice pushes southward, whales migrate from the cold Bering and Chukchi seas near Alaska to Mexico’s warmer waters near the Pacific coast and throughout the Sea of Cortez, attracting a great number of tourists to watch the migration.
According to the International Whaling Commission, Mexico is now the most popular whale-watching destination outside the United States.
Whale-watchers can spot grey, blue, and humpback whales on their journey along most of Mexico’s Pacific coastline and in the Sea of Cortez. To protect the natural habitat of the whales, the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), in accordance with current Mexican environmental laws, has restricted access to certain areas and prohibits boats from getting too close to the whales.
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Rocky Point Conservator Services Available | |
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Well-known local businesswoman, Georgina Ross established her Conservator Services in 2017 to assist non-Mexican part time visitors and full time residents. Ms. Ross, originally from Peru, has lived in California, has a current home in Ajo, AZ, and has had her thriving business in Penasco for over many years, earning her much respect from local officials. She and her staff are bilingual.
Can you benefit from this service? Ask yourself, what happens to my home, and my local services, such as mail, telephone, electricity, etc., when I die? Can a member of your family promptly come to town to take care of the multi-step processes for securing funeral arrangements, required death certificates, and what entities need to be notified? This service can help you and your family protect your assets, and assist with any associated services your family needs.
To engage this service, you will need to complete a data sheet with pertinent information, local services and Mexican assets, as well as your wishes and disposition of personal property upon death. Subscribing to the service will allow your family peace of mind by having a local advocate. To learn more about this service, attend one of the upcoming short presentations; on FRIDAY DEC 16, 2022 at 10 AM at the Playa Bonita restaurant conference room. Additional presentations are scheduled for Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10 AM, AND Saturday March 11, 2023 at the same location. If you or your group is interested in having a presentation or if you want more information please contact Georgina Ross at: USA phone (520)-265-3789 or her MX Cell; 638-112-0922.
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Educarte Loteria Night November 5th | |
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Cordial greetings from EDUCARTE, a civil organization that has been working in our local community for more than 6 years in an integral way for the whole family.
We started out as servants of education, but we realized that there are other factors that affect whether or not a child pursues their education. Many factors affect a low-income family and their ability to support their children’s studies so we work to address all aspects of the problem.
Today Educarte is helping more than 800 students with their tuition, educational materials, food, counseling, homework support, and more. We do all this through our programs: C.A.T.I. Centro de Atención y Terapia Integral (Integral Care and Therapy Center) and we have professional therapists who provide therapies to people with disabilities as well as those who require physical rehabilitation, thus achieving a better quality of life.
Jóvenes en Ascenso (Young people on the rise) It is responsible for fulfilling the needs of children and young people from Pre-school through University age, seeking to empower them to achieve success in their lives. We know that where a child's life begins should not define their destiny.
We also have 5 clubs homework clubs in the community for elementary school students where they are provided with the necessary materials to help them improve in their studies, monitored closely by a teacher who helps with homework and advises them on subjects in which they are having difficulty, enabling them to succeed in their studies.
Here's a message from Eileen, a volunteer at Educarte:
Hello everyone, I would like to invite all of you to be a part of our annual ¨noche de loteria¨ fundraising event this next Saturday November the 5th starting at 5 pm here in the Educarte facilities. The ticket cost 500 pesos or 25 dlls.
Join us and have fun while supporting education for our local youth.
You will have the opportunity to:
Play the lottery (like American BINGO) and win prizes.
Participate in the Sɪʟᴇɴᴛ Aᴜᴄᴛɪᴏɴ
Buy local food and drinks.
Enjoy live music and a great environment.
𝑫𝑱 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒊 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆
Don't miss out on all the fun while supporting a great cause!!!
Dont forget! we are located at:
Blvd Freemont No. 281
If you want tickets please let me know.
Eileen Ramos
Volunteers coordinator
Educarte
638-688-4647 | 638-113-7068
volunteers@educarteaim.org
www.educarteaim.org
Blvd. Freemont 281, Benito Juárez, 83554 , Puerto Peñasco, Son
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Wind Turbines will Become Property of City of Puerto Penasco | |
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It will be early next year when the wind turbines at the edge of town will become the property of the Puerto Peñasco City Council for operation and use, Mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo reported.
The Municipal Mayor revealed that the Asociación Energía Sonora is waiting for the Spanish company Gamesa to carry out all the repairs so that the equipment is operating correctly. He indicated that the parts for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the wind turbine, built in 2014, have already arrived in Puerto Peñasco.
Pivac Carrillo announced that once the wind turbines are owned by the Municipality, the electricity generated by it will be used to supply the homes of families in Puerto Peñasco. He also stated that the legal process in order to complete the transfer is ready but will not be completed until Energía Sonora repairs them, leaving them in optimal operating condition, a task expected to be completed in early 2023.
The Mayor remarked that the loan contract that covers the first wind turbine has already been executed so the equipment that produces green energy will become the property of the Puerto Peñasco City Council. He confirmed that the idea is that the wind turbines really benefit the people of Puerto Peñasco and not other localities, as had previously been planned.
Over 50 million pesos ($2,500,000) was invested in the colossal 78-meter-high equipment with a large 97-meter-diameter propeller. The generators will produce electricity for approximately 10,500 families.
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Women Helping Women Event Thursday, November 17 | |
Peso Set to Depreciate Against U.S. Dollar: Moody’s Analytics | |
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The Mexican peso could depreciate 20% against the U.S. dollar in the coming months due to tightening monetary policy in the United States, according to Moody’s Analytics.
Citing a model that replicates the monetary and financial conditions of the global economic crises of 2009 and 2020, the financial intelligence company predicted a “significant” correction for the peso, which currently trades at about 20 to the U.S. dollar.
The tightening of monetary policy that is already underway in the United States — the Federal Reserve raised rates by 75 basis points for a third consecutive time in September as it seeks to tame high inflation — could trigger an exchange rate correction, Moody’s said in a report.
The company used the word “imminent” to describe the proximity of the commencement of its predicted correction, but also said that the anticipated depreciation might not come until 2024, “depending on the speed of the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening cycle and Mexico’s monetary policy reaction.”
The Bank of México (Banxico) holds its monetary policy meetings a week after the Fed’s interest rate announcements, and has recently followed its lead in lifting rates by 0.75% in an attempt to bring stubbornly high inflation down. Banxico’s sharp hikes are seen as one factor that has helped the peso maintain — and even increase — its value against the greenback. Other factors include strong inflows of remittances, foreign investment in Mexico and strong export earnings.
However, a recession in the United States could “reverse” those positives, Reuters said. The news agency also said that “an imminent return of capital to the United States caused by the Fed ramping up rates could weigh on the peso.”
At 9.25%, Mexico’s benchmark interest rate is currently much higher than that in the United States, while inflation here was 8.7% in September. Carlos González, chief analyst at the Monex financial group, suggested that Banxico might not keep up with the Fed’s interest rate increases in 2023.
“It seems to me that next year, as the Fed continues to increase rates, the Bank of México could even say ‘We are staying here’ and I think that factor may affect [the peso],” he said.
Many currencies have depreciated significantly against the dollar in 2022, but the Mexican peso isn’t one of them. In fact, the peso has strengthened against the greenback, adding over 2% in value since the start of the year.
Moody’s acknowledged that the peso has been relatively stable since the initial pandemic shock in the first half of 2020, when it fell to a low of about 25 to the U.S. dollar.
Alfredo Coutiño, the financial intelligence company’s head of Latin America economic research, also warned of a “currency correction” for the peso in an analysis for Moody’s Analytics subscribers. “By the beginning of 2023 at the latest, the depreciation of the Mexican peso will have to come,” he said.
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November 20th: Anniversary of Mexico’s Revolution Day | |
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November 20th is the anniversary of the start of the 1910 – 1917 Mexican Revolution. The date is observed on the third Monday in November
November 20th marks the anniversary of the start of the 1910–1917 Revolution— specifically the call to arms by Francisco I. Madero to unseat the dictator Porfirio Díaz, who had remained in power for more than three decades.
2010 marked the centenary of the episode, during which time a number of special events were held, and a limited edition commemorative $100 peso banknote (now a collector’s item) was produced.
While Mexico’s annual Independence Day is celebrated with vigor on September 16th each year, featuring parties, fireworks, gatherings of family and friends to eat traditional dishes such as pozole and tostadas, and the 11 p.m. “grito,” either watched on television or attended at the local zócalo, Día de la Revolución is little more than another día festivo —a day off school or work— and the reflections and orations on the achievements of those years of turmoil are left almost exclusively to the political classes.
Mexico’s Revolution Day is one of the public holidays which was folded into a selection of designated “long weekends,” introduced in 2006, and is observed on the third Monday in November regardless of what day the 20th falls on.
The Revolution Day holiday weekend is also tied to an event known as “El Buen Fin” (“the good weekend”)—where retailers and travel companies across the country join in a promotional extravaganza offering discounts and other savings, emulating the US tradition of Black Friday, when stores begin their holiday season sales. The initiative, which was first introduced in 2011, has become a de-facto annual shopping event in Mexico.
While few Mexicans question the importance of the birth of an independent nation after three centuries of colonial rule, the 1910-1917 period of conflict that led to the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution was far more complex, and to a certain extent inconclusive. A number of the better-known heroes of the Revolution were themselves killed in acts of treachery well after 1917. Emiliano Zapata in 1919, Venustiano Carranza in 1920, Francisco Villa in 1923, and Álvaro Obregón in 1928.
Disagreements continue to this day on the significance of the events that made up the revolution, with ideas usually influenced by political views.
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Meet the Sonoran's Family of Beachfront Resorts | |
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Pan de Muerto Recipe, a step by step photo tutorial guided by Mexican Baker. You'll love the easy process and the amazing flavors from this bread. Learn about the traditions and history.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time about 1 hour each time.2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Servings16 small rolls or 2 large breads.
Ingredients
500 grams 4 cups All Purpose flour
2 Tablespoons active-dry yeast
100 grams sugar ½ cup
1 teaspoon salt
80 grams butter at room temperature + 30 grs. to brush the bread after baking.
80 grams unsalted margarine room temperature plus more for bowl and pans.
4 large eggs room temperature
Orange zest from 2 oranges
60 ml. warm water about 110 degrees
1 teaspoon orange blossom water or orange essence
1 large egg lightly beaten to brush the bread
Sugar to decorate the bread at the end.
Instructions
Place the 4 eggs, margarine, salt and half of the sugar in the mixer bowl. Using the paddle attachment start working the dough for about 2 minutes. Add the All-purpose flour in small amounts alternating with the water. Add the dry active yeast and mix until well combined.
Continue now by adding one at a time the butter, the orange zest, the rest of the sugar and the orange blossom essence, mixing well after each addition until soft dough forms.
Get the dough out of the mixer bowl and place onto work surface; knead until smooth, dusting work surface lightly with flour as needed if the dough begins to stick. Knead for a couple more minutes. Coat the interior of a large bowl with margarine; transfer dough to bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Transfer the dough from the bowl onto working surface, separate 300 grams of the dough to form the decorative bones later on. Cut the rest of the dough in 70grs. pieces or in two equal pieces if making 2 large breads. (Making sure to separate 300 grams of dough to form the decorative bones.). Prepare 2 greased baking sheets, set aside.
Shaping the Pan de Muerto bread
Take one portion of the dough and place in the palm of your hand, we put our fingers in and add a bit of pressure and shape each piece into a tight ball rolling the dough on the surface. This is called “bolear” in Spanish (if, at first they do not look fine to you, do not worry you will achieve this with practice) Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Press the dough slightly.
Now place the remaining 300 grs of dough we reserved onto the work surface, dusting with flour if needed, and knead until the flour is integrated perfectly (this is for the bones to decorate our breads).
We take small portions of dough and roll in small logs putting a little pressure with the fingers to form the bones. Once your bones are already formed (we need 2 for each bread). Brush each roll forming a cross on top of each bun with a mix made out of the remaining beaten egg with 1 Tablespoon of water, once we marked the cross with the brush we place the bones as it shows in the above picture, cutting any extra dough.
And finally, with the leftover dough form small balls, varnish the center of the buns where the bones come together and put the ball there as shown in the picture. Cover baking sheets with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until buns are touching and doubled in size, 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add a pinch of salt to our mix of egg and water and brush the buns before placing in the oven. Transfer buns to oven and bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes, approximately, if making the small buns. If you are making the larger version the baking time will change a little. Remember that every oven is different, (when the bottom of the bread is golden it indicates that they are ready). Transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.
Once your Pan de Muerto bread has a completely cooled brush with the remaining butter and then dust with sugar.
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Enjoying the Bread on Day of the Dead in Mexico | |
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In the autumn you can enjoy "Pan de Muerto" —Bread of the Dead— a delicious and integral part of Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico
The two most common items seen on ofrendas during the Day of the Dead traditions are Mexican marigold flowers and Pan de Muerto—literally translated, Bread of the Dead.
A delicious seasonal pleasure
Like Easter eggs or turkey dinner at Thanksgiving, Bread of the Dead is a treat that people look forward to when it arrives and miss when its season passes. In years past, Pan de Muerto was only available in Mexico between late September and early November; however, in a constant drive to ‘de-seasonalize’ product lines and extend sales opportunities, Mexican supermarkets now sell Pan de Muerto as early as August and as late as December in some places.
It’s bread—with some seasonal twists
Bread of the Dead is baked like any other bread—except that it has a few treats added to enrich the mixture and which serve to make it special. The generous quantity of butter mixed into the bake accompanied by a citrus glaze and topped with a liberal dusting of sugar make this loaf a high-calorie sweet feast that, when fresh, melts deliciously on the tongue.
Pan de Muerto is baked in the shape of a bun, with sizes ranging from individual ‘mini’ breads —an ideal companion to a mug of hot chocolate or coffee— to loaves that resemble a large cake which can be sliced and served on plates in similar fashion. A remarkable feature of the bread is the presence of “bones,” formed from the same sweet mixture and laid over the dome-shaped dough. These give the bread a somewhat macabre look but rest well with the theme.
The recipe for Bread of the Dead is quite simple and you can find a selection of recipes online, examples here. The succulent citrus undertones are bestowed by the addition of zest from the juice of a fresh orange or orange-blossom water.
A warming delight on cool autumnal evenings
The bread is best when taken on the same day it was baked, accompanied with a mug of hot chocolate made the Mexican way. (Add ground cinnamon to the chocolate and whisk.)
One of the long-standing traditions observed by people who attend the graves of their loved ones now deceased is to take freshly baked Pan de Muerto and drink Mexican hot chocolate; usually after dark when the cool November temperatures begin to make their presence felt in the night air.
Pan de Muerto is one of those Mexican foods which many foreigners have yet to try. If you live in Mexico, or visit between late October and early November, then you’ll know (or come to know) about Day of the Dead and taste the delicious bread that attends this important occasion.
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This unincorporated community in southern Arizona of just over 160 people (as of the last census) always ranks high on the list of weird town names in Arizona, and often makes the list for the most unusual place name in the country(link is external).
There are a couple of theories about the name's origin that float around, but, believe it or not, the most repeated answer comes down to highways.
Why sits at the junction of state routes 85 and 86 in southwestern Arizona, just north of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and the Tohono O'odham Nation. Back in the day, that intersection was a "Y" intersection. According to some sources, people in the area got used to saying they lived at "the Y," referring to this junction.
When the community was big enough to warrant a post office, residents told authorities that their community was called "Y."
The only hiccup was the law required all communities have a name consisting of at least three letters. So residents came back with "Why." Same sound and just the right number of letters. Problem solved.
Years later, the intersection of state routes 85 and 86 was moved slightly south and reconfigured for safety, removing that "Y" naming impetus all together.
But that legacy lives on every time someone heading to or from Rocky Point sees a sign with the community's name and stops to ask: "Why?"
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Just for the fun of it... | |
Jim Ringquist
rockypointjim@gmail.com
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