I have sent out a few blogs in the past month about the safety concerns here in Puerto Peñasco where I try to set the record straight and have left my email for those that want more information. I have responded to several emails and have been fortunate to contribute to helping people feel more comfortable enjoying their vacation here.
I want to share the following specific concerns along with my response because we are hearing more and more false rumors and need your help setting the record straight.
The following is a quote from an email sent to me:
"We have read about the kidnapping of two young girls with one being killed and used to transport drugs; this apparently happened in Rocky Pt. They never found the other one. I know there are many precautions we must take, but is the trip worth the risk? What about the so-called roadblocks that are conducted by men in uniform that seems to be official policeman but turn out to be bandits or even worse?"
My response was:
"The incidents you talk about are rumors that I have heard but are not true to my knowledge and I also checked with the new Police Chief in Puerto Peñasco who started in December and the Police Chief in the border town of Sonoyta, these things have not happened here. I have heard rumors like these but believe they are either based on fears or what has happened another larger border city.
Our community has initiated actions to help set the message straight as these types of rumors are hurting our tourism more than the economic crisis. Please come and enjoy our safe community and share your positive experience as it will take thousands of positive experiences to relive the fear of these false negative rumors that the uneducated media and University Deans spread in an effort to protect people like you."
