During the early hours of Sunday, November 23, a tragic incident occurred at a luxury hotel in Nogales, Sonora, where 19 people, including six minors, suffered carbon monoxide poisoning, allegedly caused by a malfunction in the heating system. According to the local newspaper Expreso, based in Hermosillo, an incident was reported early Sunday morning at […]

With the launch of the Long-Term Water Supply Enhancement Fund (LTWAF), the Arizona government has taken a significant step toward ensuring long-term water availability for its communities with four proposed projects. This program, which includes the construction of a desalination plant in Sonora (for which costs and operational feasibility have not yet been determined), is […]

Regions of Sonora and Durango were blanketed in white yesterday with the first snowfalls of the year. In Sonora, it snowed in the municipality of Agua Prieta, and the local Ministry of Education and Culture (SEC) implemented a preventative measure, delaying the start of classes by one hour in 15 mountain municipalities yesterday and today. […]

The Balloon Festival, scheduled for November 7, 8, and 9, has been officially canceled due to the tragic fire at a store in downtown Hermosillo. The Hermosillo City Council shared a statement on its social media channels announcing the cancellation as a show of solidarity with the affected families. “We share the deep sorrow felt […]

The Sonora State Attorney General’s Office (FGJES) declared that it is investigating potential criminal, civil, and administrative liabilities in the fire and explosion at the Waldo’s store in downtown Hermosillo against private individuals and public servants who allegedly violated Civil Protection regulations. State Attorney General Gustavo Rómulo Salas Chávez stated that “if the business does […]

Sonora is in mourning after the tragic explosion at a Waldo’s store in downtown Hermosillo, which claimed the lives of 23 people—including minors—and left at least 12 injured. As a sign of respect and solidarity with the victims, the State Government announced the cancellation of all cultural and tourist events scheduled for this Day of […]

In Sonora, a tourism cluster is being promoted to boost the economy and promote tourism in the Hermosillo region; this cluster will promote sustainable development and national and international investment. Source: milenio

Course on Hazardous Materials Management and Incident Command System Strengthens Emergency Response in the Border Region Puerto Peñasco, Sonora – The Hazardous Materials Emergency Response and Incident Command System training is progressing. The training aims to strengthen response capabilities in risky situations. The Government of Sonora, through the State Civil Protection Coordination (CEPC), is conducting […]

As a result of ongoing coordination between the Criminal Investigation Agency (AMIC) and the U.S. Marshals Service, the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sonora collaborated in the location and surrender of a fugitive from U.S. justice with an outstanding arrest warrant in Maricopa County, Arizona. The operation took place near Lázaro Cárdenas and […]

This weekend, Puerto Peñasco hosted the highly anticipated Great Desert Race, a sporting event that has established itself as one of the most important in northern Mexico. A significant number of runners from different parts of the country and around the world responded to the call, ready to challenge themselves on one of the most […]