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'You know it's bad when the strip clubs are closed': Rocky Point 'dismal' on holiday weekend
ROCKY POINT, Sonora — Businesses in Rocky Point say they're struggling in the wake of the Lukeville border crossing station shutdown and they don't know how much longer they can hold on. "I went down there once on a Friday night," Cynthia Lowe said. "All the strip clubs were...
Barb’s Dog Rescue in Rocky Point Seeks Help Amid Lukeville Port Closure
• The closure of the Lukeville port of entry is affecting local businesses and non-profits in Rocky Point, including Barb’s Dog Rescue, by significantly reducing tourism. • Barb’s Dog Rescue is experiencing a shortage of dog food donations due to decreased visitor traffic, and they have not received a delivery of food in nearly two weeks.
Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers pushing back January Jam due to Arizona-Mexico border closure
TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe-based band Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers are postponing their upcoming January Jam in Mexico due to the closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry on the Arizona-Mexico border, the band announced. "Why? Several reasons. While we understand Puerto Peñasco is OPEN for business with two...
'The Color Purple' could make you cry. What do we do with all that emotion?
Opinion: It wasn't easy watching 'The Color Purple' in 1985, and it might not be much easier now. How do we process that?. Morning. Up today: Dealing with trauma and the impact of a closed Lukeville border port. I still remember my mother’s reaction to “The Color Purple.”
How to get to Rocky Point while Lukeville border is closed: Driving to Puerto Peñasco
"It sucks." Esme Hernandez, a local business owner who enjoys traveling to the Mexican beach town of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, didn’t mince words in reaction to the closure of the Lukeville-Sonoyta port of entry. That border crossing provides the most direct route between Phoenix and Puerto Peñasco. ...
Animal Migration Affected by Lukeville Border Closure
New border closures at Lukeville are impacting more than just human traffic. The bollard-style walls are proving to be a significant barrier for local wildlife, with larger animals like bears and deer now cut off from their traditional migration routes, while smaller species like bobcats and mountain lions manage to squeeze through.
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