Community, Español, Rocky Lounge

Tábata Tales – just in time for Veterinarian’s Day

MoKa Hammeken

Of Cats and Dogs Many of you already know Tábata, who came into our lives at the office just last year, precisely as we celebrated our October anniversary (Oct. 26th). She was a rescue dog. Since then, the routine has been more or less the same with a few variations here and there; we get […]

Of Cats and Dogs Many of you already know Tábata, who came into our lives at the office just last year, precisely as we celebrated our October anniversary (Oct. 26th). She was a rescue dog. Since then, the routine has been more or less the same with a few variations here and there; we get to work, take a walk around Plaza del Camarón, I order fruit from downstairs, we go up to the office and Tábata runs over to greet Plinio (first, always), then Sami, Daniel, Maribel, Dan, etc.. Sometimes she plays hostess as she’s somewhat restless; love at first sight after she’s barked at you. Yet, today on our walk something out of the ordinary occurred; Tábata came across four kittens. Beyond a hunter’s instinct, as I imagined she would bark and growl as she usually does, she did quite the opposite. She smelled one out, somewhere in the grass, picked up her snout and got a whiff of the air before finding the other three

in a corner. I don’t know how, but before I knew it she had the four kittens together and was sniffing them over, one by one. A larger dog came by, slowly, curiously, to which Tábata responded with defensive barking, with the kittens behind her. I was looking all around to see if I could spot the mother cat, somewhere watchful in the distance. But, nothing. Well, nothing besides a number of dogs meandering through the plaza. “I think a woman came over and dropped them there,” said a man. “I saw her crouch down and then the kittens were there. I imagine she knew someone would find them.” I looked at him skeptically; Tábata hadn’t left their side. “Let’s go Tábata, turn around,” I instructed. We hadn’t even begun our walk. But she wouldn’t move. I pulled on the leash, but she pulled back with resistance, which was odd because she…

Community, Things to do

The “Need for Speed” we didn’t even know we needed

MoKa Hammeken

On the way to Cholla Bay, just past the stop sign near the Reef a few colorful signs announce the “Driving Experience – Drive or Ride” at the Rocky Point Speedway.  Offering thrill experiences pretty much every Friday and Saturday, between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Darren Dodd of the Speedway also welcomes groups, walk-ins, […]

On the way to Cholla Bay, just past the stop sign near the Reef a few colorful signs announce the "Driving Experience - Drive or Ride" at the Rocky Point Speedway.  Offering thrill experiences pretty much every Friday and Saturday, between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Darren Dodd of the Speedway also welcomes groups, walk-ins, plus invites folk to make reservations. Let's have Moka tell you about our own experience with the race car.... She removed her headphones, took a deep breath, stretched, and as she walked by the coffee maker to refill her cup Sami blurted, “How about for tomorrow’s coffee break we speed things up?” I blinked, trying to decipher the content of the sentence, disconnecting my mini-speakers where Brandon Flowers had just been belting one out. When I couldn’t make nor heads nor tails of what she said (I imagined a scene of everyone drinking coffee at an accelerated pace, Mister Bean style), I asked, “Come again?” “Would you like

to take a spin in a race car?” she reformulated the question. Obviously that combination of words was also somewhat unusual for a Thursday afternoon. “Now? Did you fix the car and want to head out…where?” “Well,” she clarified, “we were invited to go to Rocky Point Speedway tomorrow so we can either drive or ride along in a desert race car. Well, there are some things to chat about but basically that’s it. How about it? I’m going, do you want to?” “Seriously?” “Yes!” “Oh wow! Great! What time?” I was obviously more than ready. “I don’t know about driving, but definitely out for a ride.” “Well, around coffee break time – noon?” “We’re on.” And with that, the date was set. The next day, two Rocky Point 360 chicks, who were also looking to take in the honey rays of the sun, headed out to try something a little stronger than coffee to shake our…

Community, Español

¡Vamos Gallo!

MoKa Hammeken

Siguiendo los pasos del Gallo Estrada,  boxeador campeón mundial que salió de tierras peñasquenses. Hoy es el día del pesaje y mañana, por fin, la pelea en el CUM de Hermosillo para defender su título contra el filipino Joebert Álvarez. Ya son las últimas horas de expectativa y se hacen sentir en las redes sociales. […]

Siguiendo los pasos del Gallo Estrada,  boxeador campeón mundial que salió de tierras peñasquenses.Hoy es el día del pesaje y mañana, por fin, la pelea en el CUM de Hermosillo para defender su título contra el filipino Joebert Álvarez. Ya son las últimas horas de expectativa y se hacen sentir en las redes sociales. Él se  ha preparado mucho para representar a su país, a su estado y a Puerto Peñasco, como se puede observar, gracias a su constante presencia en Facebook Juan Francisco "El Gallo" Estrada Oficial  y en su Twitter @GalloEstradaOfi, Juan Francisco se ve decido, confiado, alegre y

de muy buen talante para esta nueva pelea. No se pierdan la pelea, y los invitamos a conocer más sobre él, que ya es toda una celebridad, pero sigue siendo una persona que no ha perdido el piso, una muy linda persona, entregado a su deporte y a “su gente” como él dice. Team Gallo La historia de cómo El Gallo Estrada inició en el boxeo Noticias:  El Gallo de Sonora    

Community

Pelicanos de Peñasco: A passion for cycling

MoKa Hammeken

Biking! It’s all the rage!  Part II (Did you miss Part I?) “In talking seriously about cycling as a sport,” I remarked to Roberto, President of the local cycling club Pelicanos de Peñasco, “What is it that you do and where can you be contacted?” “Well, we can be contacted through our Facebook page Pelícanos […]

Biking! It's all the rage!  Part II (Did you miss Part I?) “In talking seriously about cycling as a sport,” I remarked to Roberto, President of the local cycling club Pelicanos de Peñasco, “What is it that you do and where can you be contacted?” “Well, we can be contacted through our Facebook page Pelícanos de Peñasco,” he explained, “I know it may seem like it’s not updated, but we’re there. We’re a road and mountain biking group, but mostly mountain biking.” “Peñasco is good for mountain biking,” he reflects, “You see, there’s the Cerro de la Ballena, Las Conchas, La Cholla…there’s a route in the Pinacate, which is very beautiful but also demanding.” What do you have to do to join? “Just send us a message there, send us your questions and we’ll touch base as to when you want to start. As simple as that,” he notes. Though it doesn’t seem like it, I still need to ask, is it an expensive sport? “Yes, yes it

is, particularly if you really want to get into it,” he clarifies. “A good bicycle that withstands the rhythm can cost around $1000 to $1500 US, plus the equipment. If you ride every day, or four or five days a week, you’re putting on about 50 KM each time and that can be wearing here with the sand, salt, and humidity.” “But, don’t let that scare you off. If you’re just starting off, you’re not going to get a really expensive bike that you toss in the garage after a week because you’re not into it… You can start with one of the bikes they sell at Coppel or Sam’s and grow from there, as with everything. You just have to keep in mind the wear and tear on the equipment.” And how should one go about choosing one? “Well, for mountain bikes we can provide advice, particularly about fixing it and…

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Biking! It’s all the rage!

MoKa Hammeken

Part I There is an increasing wave of cyclists across the city. When you least expect it, two or three bikes zip by pedaling away at just about any given hour. You can see second-hand stores with various models for sale, as well as numerous bikes parked and locked up outside stores. Plus, there have […]

Part I There is an increasing wave of cyclists across the city. When you least expect it, two or three bikes zip by pedaling away at just about any given hour. You can see second-hand stores with various models for sale, as well as numerous bikes parked and locked up outside stores. Plus, there have been several organized Sunday cycling events as well as different activities to promote the sport, not to mention, the hike in gas prices and the doctor urging us to exercise. I suppose you now hear a little voice insisting, “you should get a bike,” and honestly, you should.  It’s good for you. Exercise, fresh air, and a little sun. Cycling is an environmentally friendly means of transport and Puerto Peñasco is an ideal spot without many hills to climb, plus its streets and distances are relatively short. In addition, cycling around town is so cosmopolitan. Nevertheless, though the whole thing seems a little romantic, in practice it can be somewhat

chaotic. There are cyclists heading toward you, against traffic; there are those who blow stop signs or pull reckless maneuvers in changing lanes or direction. There are also those who are just starting out who wobble, and those that seem to come out of nowhere. I have seen many cyclists around without helmets, riding down the middle of the street, zipping around streets, spinning in circles, and cutting in front of both pedestrians and cars alike. I imagine there are rules for biking on streets, for security’s sake or even just out of pure courtesy. It’s not just about getting on a bike and saying “here I go.” There are even rules at parks. No señores, there’s no “I have the right away” because that statement is widely used as a shield by pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, and even cars. Then there’s always the subjective “It’s that I KNOW how to drive (ride).” Accidents are a…

Community, Rocky Lounge

Touring with CEDO

MoKa Hammeken

Moonless tidepool adventure [excerpts from Spanish original text] It sounds romantic, doesn’t it? A stroll on the beach at night, with nothing but water at your feet, a headlamp and a small blue net to explore the rocky reef that we know as the Mirador. This is one of the activities I have seen announced […]

Moonless tidepool adventure [excerpts from Spanish original text] It sounds romantic, doesn’t it? A stroll on the beach at night, with nothing but water at your feet, a headlamp and a small blue net to explore the rocky reef that we know as the Mirador. This is one of the activities I have seen announced on various occasions but for one reason or another I hadn’t decided to call up and reserve. Until now. … This is one of the varied activities CEDO offers, and one I was drawn to in being at night while offering the chance to learn more about the sea and its secrets.  I could possibly walk through the area alone (I had thought), but I probably wouldn’t see much as I wouldn’t know where to look. So, if you go with someone who knows where to search, even better, opening both your eyes and curiosity. Everything begins at CEDO when you first arrive. After greeting the whale skeleton, participants

sign a waiver (not so much because the trip is dangerous, it’s just a precaution).  On this occasion, we were welcomed by the smile of Abraham Meza who told us the introductory chat would take place right there, in the seating area. We were just three couples in all, so there was no problem in finding a place to sit. CEDO, given its initials in Spanish, is the Centro Intercultural de Estudios de Desierto y Oceános, having first opened its doors in Las Conchas in 1980. Abraham also explains CEDO’s mission from the beginning has been to help, empower, and work with coastal communities in the Northern Gulf of California region in order to create sustainable environments in line with the natural surroundings (such as, for example, the current MIA program working with regional fishermen). With this in mind, CEDO is in constant movement, developing and implementing programs as well as scientific, cultural, and environmental materials…

Community

Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada is new WBO/WBA Boxing Champ!

MoKa Hammeken

Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada of Puerto Peñasco has done it! He is the new WBO and WBA Flyweight World Boxing Champion following a 12 round bout against Brian “Hawaiian Punch” Viloria at the Fists of Gold event held in Macao, China on April 6th!  Felicidades, campeon!  Below we present an interview RockyPoint 360’s MoKa […]

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Community, Interviews / Entrevistas

Rosie the Rambling storyteller

MoKa Hammeken

Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with one of Puerto Peñasco’s prolific personalities whose voice can be heard gracing the airwaves each Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. on her show “Rocky Point Ramblings,” on 106.1 FM . Rosie Glover. Behind Rosie’s voice and eclectic personality is a treasure trove of stories and […]

Rosie Glober

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