There is anecdotal evidence that this emigration has been reversed with many former residents returning to the area as a result of the 2007–2008 financial crisis.

Land along the river bottom is generally more productive, producing alfalfa, fruit trees and small cash crops.

Banámichi has the only middle-level school in the region, serving an area from the localities of Mazocahui to Arizpe.

The long abandoned Santa Elena gold and silver mine has been reopened, and employs upwards of 300 employees and contractors.

A small cottage industry making furniture of mesquite wood has developed with two carpentry shops producing rustic chairs, tables, beds, and other pieces.

The city park on the main highway contains the Piedra Histórica, an ancient petroglyph, being held aloft by statues of four imposing Opata warriors.

The town has a baseball stadium where the home team, the Halcones, play in the municipal league and games are often televised.

La Posada del Río Sonora is an historic inn with a full restaurant, cafe, and cantina, located on Plaza Hidalgo.

La Posada has a large rooftop terrace that is considered the best sunset view in town.