The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Motorists, beware! As of Thursday, January 9, traffic police will be actively checking for Jalisco vehicles with obscured license plates.
The Charros de Jalisco breezed into the semi-finals of the Mexican Pacific League, winning the quarter-final series against the Águilas de Mexicali 4-1. The Charros won four...
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) has welcomed James Burns as its new executive director, officially assuming his duties on January 2.
ANAVETS Mexico Unit #19 spread Christmas cheer in the village of San Juan Tecomatlán, when representatives of the group and Santa Claus pulled into town on December 22 to de...
As professional women’s sports rapidly gain popularity across the globe, G...
The National Immigration Institute (INM) has released data on international visi...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
Chapala’s Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís was chosen as the seat...
The Mexican government has delayed implementing a controversial US$42 per head t...
Anne Drake
Anne Drake passed away peacefully at her lakeside home on December 5, ...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum officially inaugurated the final stretch of ...
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Venezuelan Presiden...
Guadalajara’s two top professional men’s soccer teams, competing in ...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Dieg...
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to...
Across Mexico, as the clock strikes midnight on December 31, people traditionall...
Plane crash in Jalisco leaves seven dead
Seven people died aboard a Cessna 207 th...
Open Circle
“Searching for Neill James, a moderated panel discussion from t...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentat...
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to touri...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Common Ground Fellowship
Sunday January 12, Dr. Ted Rogers’ delves into our ...
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in deni...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
Guadalajara’s 13 urban parks, along with details about what each one offer...
Why is the U.S. election so important to Mexico? Will the election of either Kam...
The human species has a brain so complicated that it doesn’t have just one...
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, ...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from v...
The venerable Jalisco State Choir will perform Handel’s baroque oratorio &...
Conclave
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s m...
It’s probably inevitable that with an ageing population enjoying greater l...
LLT
From Friday to Sunday, January 10–12, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) wil...
The venerable Jalisco State Choir will perform Handel’s baroque oratorio “Messiah” in the Degollado Theater Thursday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. and two other dates In nearby venues.
Folk dance
The Ballet Folclórico de la Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico’s premier folk dance troupe, is in the midst of a short season titled “Alma Mestiza,” featuring around 80 artists and musicians.
The Lake Chapala Orchestra (LCO) will begin its new season with concerts on January 24 and 25, featuring Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Sibelius’ 5th Symphony. The guest soloist is Angelica Olivo, principal concertmaster of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Wanda White’s annual Cabaret takes the stage at BRAVO! Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22, at 4 p.m.
Live music
FRIDAY
• The New Freedom Chorale with Cindy Paul and Geoff Shuey will perform 1960s hits in a sing-along at Club Positivo on Friday, January 3, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
British playwright Graham Linehan’s “The Ladykillers” has been described as “black comedy at its best.” Enjoy this delightful production at Bare Stage Theatre from Friday to Sunday, December 27 to 29.
Kraven the Hunter
Kraven’s complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Elevation
A single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy.
Guadalajara’s 13 urban parks, along with details about what each one offers, can be easily found on their website, BosquesAMG.mx.
It’s 7 a.m. at Rancho El Zapote. The air is full of early morning sounds. Loudest of all are the roosters, just meters from my tent, who have been trying to wake me up since 4 a.m.
We got there early. In the corral behind Eustacio Ortiz’s tarpaper shack, we stacked gunny sacks of chayote, wild camote, jicama, oranges, limones, peanuts and sugared candies.
Two recent explosions at small fireworks workshops in the Ciénega region of Jalisco which claimed the lives of eight people have focused attention on this long-standing craft activity.
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from virtual reality games to foldable smartphones. Yet, the topic dominating much of the conversation this year has been artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT.
As I am starting the process to write this I am visiting New York City where this afternoon I enjoyed sort of a man-on-the-street interview with a local whose attention was attracted by my hat.
Why is the U.S. election so important to Mexico? Will the election of either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump have vastly different outcomes for Mexico’s future?
A concerned reader has pointed out the frequent use of the airport code GDL in our article headlines, instead of the full name of the vibrant city it represents: Guadalajara.
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
It’s safe to say that anyone who came from abroad at least five years ago to reside at lakeside no longer counts as a newcomer.
In the week when millions of North Americans are focused of gorging themselves on roast turkey and all the trimmings, it might be perfect time to seriously think about the bounty represented by the annual Thanksgiving holiday
For me, the big news last year was former U.S. president Jimmy Carter reaching the age of 100. He was a man who couldn’t stop being magnificent.
Recently, several formerly colonized nations have renewed calls for reparations from their colonizers, who plundered resources and thrived on the backs of enslaved and indigenous peoples. It’s a parasitic history that stretches back to “Hey, stop acting superior and get out of our cave.&...
Plane crash in Jalisco leaves seven dead
Seven people died aboard a Cessna 207 that crashed on Sunday, December 22, in a wooded area of Jalisco, near the border of the municipalities of Quitupan and Santa María del Oro, the Jalisco Civil Protection Unit reported.
Including American Society stalwarts Maria de Soileau, Bruce Newby and Cliff Esser, these four ladies about to open the buffet line at the annual Thanksgiving Day dinner have almost 100 years of preparing the feasts between them.
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
In the final judgment, God reveals himself as both the Merciful Redeemer and the Righteous Judge.
This year’s Ajijic Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation, promises to keep the audiences on their toes and sometimes on the edge of their seats.
Events
• Ardelle Holden will be signing her mystery novels on Friday, January 3, at La Bella Vida during its Friday Fiesta (noon to 4 p.m.), featuring live music from Joel Tallboy and Louie Pavao. She will also be at the Centro Laguna Art in the Plaza event on Saturday, January 4.
Open Circle
Peter Jeschofnig and Jeanette Monosoff will present “Rotary International and Its Impact on Local Communities” at the next Open Circle meeting, held at the Lake Chapala Society on Sunday, December 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Tucked away in Puerto Vallarta’s Colonia El Remance, nestled next to tourist favorite Zona Romantica, is ARTe Vallarta Museo, showcasing an art genre unique to the city: Arte Vallarta.
I’m forever in awe of folks who do what seems a zillion things in a day, not only to make a buck but because it ignites their passions.
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, increasing the fines for establishments or individuals that restrict access to Mexico’s beaches, to more than one million pesos.
If you’re looking for a place to visit over Easter but don’t want to find yourself surrounded by loud, drunken hordes, skip the beach and consider Mexico City. The traffic will be less frenetic, the air cleaner, the museums and restaurants less crowded.
In a naked move to capitalize on the current interest in AI, I decided to accept an invitation to eat at El Gato in Guadalajara, and to write about the experience.
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our December editions 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years ago.
Head into downtown Guadalajara on the evening of Monday, December 31 for a traditional fireworks display to see in the new year.
In addition to the 2025 calendar of major holidays and events published in last week’s Guadalajara Reporter, dozens of traditional religious celebrations and annual community happenings will take place in the Lake Chapala region over the next 12 months.
The Chapala municipal government has begun accepting payments for 2025 property taxes and SIMAPA fees for water and sewage services as of Thursday, January 2.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum officially inaugurated the final stretch of the Jala-Puerto Vallarta toll road, marking the completion of the Vía Corta (Short Route) between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta after nearly two decades of construction.
As December drew to a close, the state Environment Agency (Semadet) issued several new air quality alerts in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
While relatively good news for international tourists and expats living here on dollar incomes, the peso’s deprecation last year had less favorable consequences for many Mexicans.
Along with the national holidays observed during 2025, several noteworthy festivities and special events will take place in the Guadalajara metro area over the next 12 months.
In recent years, Puerto Vallarta has become a major destination for tourists seeking a Day of the Dead experience.
Xinalani, a secluded eco-resort located 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta International Airport and accessible only by boat, is one of three Mexican hotels recently awarded Three Michelin Keys, the top category in the renowned travel guide’s new distinction for evaluating hotels worldwide.
New international travel requirements set to take effect in 2025 will impact travelers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the European Union (EU), as well as many other countries.
The 12.6 million dengue cases reported in Latin America this year are nearly three times the number recorded in 2023, according to a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) report released on December 10.
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila production center located in the Jalisco municipality of Atotonilco El Alto and build one new distillery in La Barca, generating more than 1,000 direct jobs for Jalisco, company executives and Governor Enrique Alfaro announced ...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...
Anne Drake
Anne Drake passed away peacefully at her lakeside home on December 5, 2024, at the age of 76.
Judy King
Judy King, a 34-year resident of Mexico and former columnist of this newspaper died November 11.
Born February 20, 1945 in Denison, Iowa to Fred and Marcelyn Hoffman, Judy was a fifth generation Iowa resident. She arrived at Lake Chapala from southern California in October 1990. Before s...
In pursuit of their third Mexico Pacific League (LMP) baseball championship, the Charros de Jalisco faced the Águilas de Mexicali in the first two games of the round-one playoffs on January 1 and 2 at the Pan American Stadium in Zapopan.
Guadalajara-born driver Sergio “Checo” Pérez, a beloved figure among Mexican race fans, confirmed this week that he is leaving the Formula One Red Bull Racing team after four seasons.
