This week, the state of Sonora will face a dangerous combination of intense rains and extreme temperatures. This was announced by the state government through the State Civil Protection Coordination (CEPC), warning that the Mexican monsoon will continue to generate afternoon and nighttime rainfall, while an anticyclonic circulation will keep the temperature between 40 and […]

The General Directorate of Animal Protection and Welfare of the State of Sonora announced the arrival of “Sonora Atiende” (Sonora Atiende) in the city, with a free Service Fair for dogs and cats that seeks to curb abandonment, prevent diseases, and promote responsible pet care. The event will take place on Saturday, September 20, from […]

As a measure to save water in Sonora, prioritize human consumption, and strengthen environmental sustainability, a ruling was passed in Sonora requiring municipal governments by law to plant and preserve native flora in parks, gardens, roundabouts, median strips, and other green areas. This new provision establishes that non-native flora must be replaced gradually, respecting the […]

The recent creation of the Sonora Border Unit, the first of its kind in the country and attached to the Ministry of Public Security, received recognition from the United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, during a working visit to the state. The unit has bases on the borders of Sonoyta and Agua Prieta, in […]

Its name is derived from the terms “Pitic” or “Piti,” which is associated with the name of a local Pima chief or a term in the indigenous language meaning “small place.” It was originally known as Natividad del Señor de Pitiquin. This town reflects its native and colonial heritage. The name “Pitiquito” has pre-Hispanic echoes. […]

The embezzlement of public funds for which a pair of former officials from the Sonora Secretariat of Education and Culture (SEC) were charged by the state Attorney General’s Office last week reportedly drained nearly 290 million pesos from public coffers, the anti-corruption prosecutor reported Wednesday. The case involves other Sonora political figures whose arrest warrants […]

The Álamos City Council reported that the closure is due to the poor condition of the bridge over the Tetaboca Creek. Due to the heavy rains recorded in the region, the Álamos City Council, Sonora, reported that the Álamos-Navojoa and Navojoa-Álamos highways will remain closed until further notice. The road closure is due to the […]

After abruptly plunging into the sea as the vessel they were aboard was tossed by rough waves, two men were rescued by personnel from the Mexican Navy (Semar) in Puerto Peñasco. In a statement, Semar reported that both men were treated at the Naval Clinic, where they were later reported to be out of danger […]

The third edition of the “Tuka Sawa” Gastronomic Festival, which will take place on September 20 in San Carlos, Guaymas, expects to attract more than two thousand people, reported Jesús Grijalva. One of the event’s organizers stated that the festival’s objective is to promote the state’s gastronomy, offering attendees a culinary experience accompanied by live […]

Sonora recorded 22 heat-related deaths during the current summer season, with a fatality rate of 7.4% among the 295 cases reported so far. The state remains the nation’s leading state in cases and deaths from this cause. According to the Ministry of Health’s Weekly Epidemiological Report, as of August 23, 259 cases of dehydration and […]