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 […]
Sonora’s secret oasis with crystal-clear waters in the middle of the desert: a little-known summer swimming paradise
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 “Tuka Sawa” Gastronomic Festival expects more than 2,000 attendees in San Carlos, Sonora.
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 […]
Two people rescued after falling into the sea in Puerto Peñasco
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 […]
Sonora ranks first in heat deaths in Mexico
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 […]
Governor turns Sonora into the economic and logistical center of northwestern Mexico
Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño is consolidating Sonora as the strategic center for economic and logistical development in the northwest of the country with the modernization of the Guaymas and Ciudad Obregón airports, which together represent an investment of approximately 1 billion pesos. He is also re-launching the Port of Guaymas, projects that strengthen air, port, […]
Train loaded with copper derails in Sonora
Security and rescue teams responded to the derailment of a freight train that occurred today in northern Sonora, with no injuries reported. The State Civil Protection Coordination (CEPC) reported that the accident occurred near the municipality of Carbó, located in the north of the state. It reported that security and rescue personnel responded to the […]
Julio César Chávez Jr. could return to prison; the Attorney General’s Office seeks to revoke his parole.
The case of boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. continues to generate controversy after the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) challenged the court decision granting him conditional release. The agency maintains that this measure is illegal, as the boxer faces charges for crimes that, according to the Mexican Constitution, require pretrial detention. The son of the historic […]
Pedro Pascal in Sonora? The Chilean actor could travel to film Todd Haynes’ new movie.
Hollywood’s attention could be drawn to Sonora, as its desert landscapes and impressive coastline make it a top-tier film location. Now, the possibility of Pedro Pascal filming a movie in Sonora has emerged. Recently, there have been reports in the entertainment media about the possibility of Pedro Pascal, one of today’s most beloved actors, starring […]
Residents of Sonora River towns demonstrate against the construction of dams.
Shouting “No to dams,” members of the Movement in Defense of Water and Territory in Sonora held a peaceful demonstration at the intersection of Luis Encinas and Rosales boulevards, after having held a caravan from Banamichi to the Sonoran capital. Ismael Limón, former commissioner of the Molino de Camou ejido and former president of the […]