The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club has partnered with the Poncitlán government to provide a reliable supply of potable water to inhabitants of Ojo de Agua, a tiny lakeshore settlem...
Chapala authorities have started a crackdown against businesses and householders who obstruct public thoroughfares to advertise commerce, display merchandise and save parking spots...
As the historic impeachment trial of the U.S. president got underway Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted 89-10 to approve the revamped trade agreement between Mexico, the United States...
Chapala’s Ecology Department (Ecodes) is prepared to jump the gun on state authorities to implement a local ban on the commercial use of plastic bags and other single-use,dis...
Weapons foroff-duty cops?
Guadalajara Mayor Ismael del Toro says he has spoken ...
In the past decade, 271 priests in Mexico have been investigated for allegations...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a q...
Sayacos and Sayucas, the masked dancers renowned for adding rambunctious antics ...
Puerto Vallarta has won the Crystal Apple Award for “Best International De...
John Herbert Jones, Jr.
When born in Billings, Montana on October 24, 1929, Joh...
Mexico’s struggling economy is starting to affect the automotive sector, t...
The State Department has opened applications for the Young Leaders of the Americ...
The Charros de Jalisco weren’t able to repeat their championship wining fo...
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly becau...
“Empire of Borders: The Expansion of the US Border Around the World”...
Cancun, Merida, Tulum, Playa del Carmen. These cities tend to grab the most atte...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
It’s not often that a Starbucks closes its doors to make way for a more tr...
In my favorite story by the science-fiction writer Ray Bradbury, a group of alie...
Hit on dog owner
A woman dispatched her son to kill a neighbor whose dog had at...
Life rings
This past summer we had a tragic drowning of a young man in La Manza...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Ma...
At this time of year, as the snowbirds return and tourists are everywhere, it&rs...
Pickle Ball Scramble
Donna Noftle Duff organized another successful pickle ball...
Youngblood Naval Captain Jorge Salvador Meléndrez Fuentes has taken over ...
Children’s Christmas
This year, the Bucerias Children’s Christmas P...
Car Show
For the fourth year in a row, the Riviera Nayarit welcomes the Nuevo V...
I recently read a story stating that the small town of Cajititlán, locate...
To aging tech naysayers Twitter might seem nothing more than a stream-of-nonsens...
Not long ago, the bank ATM at the Ajijic plaza ate my debit card. For a frantic ...
Forget New Years resolutions. Most folks trash them by February’s en...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
As we enter the decade of the 2020s it seems a good time to reflect on how over ...
Consumer addiction to plastic bags and other disposable stuff is rapidly going o...
Tim Horton’s at last
Colin Maruk owned and operated Breakers Beach Bar fo...
Richard Jewell
American security guard Richard Jewell saves thousands...
February is rapidly approaching, and those of us who have had the experience of ...
LLT auditions
Peggy Lord Chilton will direct Lakeside Little Theatre’s pr...
Tim Horton’s at last
Colin Maruk owned and operated Breakers Beach Bar for eight years. Suddenly, in 2018, his landlord wanted to build a new building on the property, so they came to a mutually beneficial agreement to close down the restaurant. Within a year, it was shuttered.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
In “Erase una vez” (Once upon a time), the OFJ joins a magician and puppets to bring the audience scenes from favorite childhood stories.
February is rapidly approaching, and those of us who have had the experience of the Festival de Febrero are eagerly awaiting its beginning on the first of the month.
Ajijic’s acoustically superior Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago is the venue for an intimate concert of guitar and cello on January 18 entitled “From Bach to Jobim,” which will benefit the educational organization Opera Guanajuato and bring together the worlds of classical and Latin...
LLT auditions
Peggy Lord Chilton will direct Lakeside Little Theatre’s production of “The Actress” by Peter Quilter, with show dates March 27 to April 5.
Lip Sync
The 12th annual Lip Sync show continues at the Auditorio de la Ribera Friday, January 10, 6 p.m. and Sunday, January 12, 2 p.m. The bar opens one hour before each show.
Richard Jewell
American security guard Richard Jewell saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely reported that he was a terrorist.
The Last Suit
(Jewish Film Fest, Sunday, January 5, 1:30 p.m. at CineMagic) Abraham Bursztein, an 88 year-old Jewish tailor, runs away from Buenos Aires to Poland, where he proposes to find a friend who saved him from certain death at the end of World War II.
I recently read a story stating that the small town of Cajititlán, located 16 kilometers north of Lake Chapala, should be renamed “Ciudad Mural,” or the City of Murals.
During a short visit to Chiapas, I had a chance to visit one of the most celebrated zoos in Latin America.
Forget New Years resolutions. Most folks trash them by February’s end. Contemplate these facts a moment: Our brains shrink approximately one half a percent a year.
This article was originally published in the August 14-20, 2004 edition. Allyn Hunt is a former editor of this newspaper.
Nacho Hernandez sat on his muddy horse staring across his milpa at the salto of dark red runoff slashing through a carefully planted field of corn. He snorted and swore.
As we enter the decade of the 2020s it seems a good time to reflect on how over the last two decades the internet changed the face of society as this computer network transformed from a novelty for techies to an absolute necessity for everybody.
It is always a pleasure for me to answer questions received from readers because sometimes the question necessitates me having to stop and think about things I have done for so long that they have become automatic.
To aging tech naysayers Twitter might seem nothing more than a stream-of-nonsense outlet to bolster the egos of self-centered celebrities and non-entities alike.
Mexican Environment Minister Víctor Toledo appears to agree with many experts that the stalled Zapotillo Dam in north-eastern Jalisco is an unviable project that should be scrapped.
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...
Consumer addiction to plastic bags and other disposable stuff is rapidly going out of fashion in many parts of Mexico. The current trend brings to mind the common shopping practices that were followed when I first put foot down at Lakeside in the early 1970’s.
Sure seems like a lot of people have become awful testy these days. Perhaps it can be chalked up to winter weather blues, or maybe attitudes of folks that haven’t quite adapted to the darker realities of living in this so-called south-of-the-border paradise.
Not long ago, the bank ATM at the Ajijic plaza ate my debit card. For a frantic half-hour I tried to retrieve my card. I even considered calling the “bank machine hotline,” except that there is no bank machine hotline.
Not long ago, the bank ATM at the Ajijic plaza ate my debit card. For a frantic half-hour I tried to retrieve my card. I even considered calling the “bank machine hotline,” except that there is no bank machine hotline.
Hit on dog owner
A woman dispatched her son to kill a neighbor whose dog had attacked her several days earlier, police reports say.
Plaza del Sol, Guadalajara’s first commercial mall, located at the convergence of Avenidas Lopez Mateos and Mariano Otero, marked its 50th anniversary this week.
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 ...
RAMEN FESTIVAL
While not as beloved as tacos or tortas ahogadas, ramen is becoming increasingly popular in Guadalajara.
Youngblood Naval Captain Jorge Salvador Meléndrez Fuentes has taken over the helm of Chapala’s Harbormaster’s headquarters, on assignment from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) to replace outgoing chief officer Jorge Ochoa Ochoa.
Unitarian Universalists
Rev. Matt Aslpaugh will speak on “What Is It About Growth?” Sunday, January 19 at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (LCUUF).
Open Circle
Don Munroe presents “Here Comes the Judge …” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, January 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon, on the patio of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS).
Charity garage sale
A garage sale benefitting a Juanacatlan nursing home takes place Saturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the home of Alfredo and Martha Aceves, Ocampo 180A (across from Hotel Danza del Sol) in Ajijic. For directions call 376-766-6058. Many household and craf...
At this time of year, as the snowbirds return and tourists are everywhere, it’s paradise … for scammers.
A self healing master class will be presented by Dr. Kathleen Mojas, a well-known Beverly Hills licensed clinical psychologist and nationally recognized relationship expert, at a private home in Club Santiago, Manzanillo on Thursday, January 2, 1 p.m.
Children’s Christmas
This year, the Bucerias Children’s Christmas Program held three posadas in small towns that are normally marginalized during the yuletide season festivities. They all featured Santa, his helpers, food and entertainment.
Big hearts
From Punta Mita to La Cruz, from Bucerias to Porvenir, large metal hearts have been appearing along the Northshore.
Life rings
This past summer we had a tragic drowning of a young man in La Manzanilla. He was a construction worker for the Four Seasons resort and was enjoying his Sunday at the beach. The ocean waters were churning more than usual because of the recent storms in the area.
Events ahead
Monday, January 6: Spoken Word Open Mic Night, Casa Luz 7-9 p.m. All are welcome. Donation at the door.
Pickle Ball Scramble
Donna Noftle Duff organized another successful pickle ball fundraiser, held at the Cabo Blanco courts in Barra de Navidad on January 5, as a benefit for Cisco’s Amigos, a volunteer-run clinic that offers free spay-and-neuter services in La Manzanilla and surrounding commu...
Pickle Ball Scramble
Donna Noftle Duff organized another successful pickle ball fundraiser, held at the Cabo Blanco courts in Barra de Navidad on January 5, as a benefit for Cisco’s Amigos, a volunteer-run clinic that offers free spay-and-neuter services in La Manzanilla and surrounding commu...
Car Show
For the fourth year in a row, the Riviera Nayarit welcomes the Nuevo Vallarta Car Show. The event is organized by Wolfs Bugs Nuevo Vallarta Club to promote camaraderie among car and bike aficionados in a family-friendly atmosphere. Prizes go to the best cars and bikes in different categori...
Neonic Fest 2019
The Neonic Fest promises to transport listeners to “a place of multiple dimensions and new experiences.”
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our August editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
Cancun, Merida, Tulum, Playa del Carmen. These cities tend to grab the most attention when it comes to tourism in the Yucatan Peninsula. Often overlooked is Chetumal in the southeastern corner of Quintana Roo.
Anyone in Jalisco who has an unpaid speeding ticket (fotoinfraccion) issued prior to June 30 can obtain a 50-percent discount through October 15.
It’s not often that a Starbucks closes its doors to make way for a more traditionally-focused cafe. But that’s exactly what has happened on Avenida Guadalupe in Colonia Chapalita.
Turkey and gravy are on the menu at many Lakeside venues November 28, as the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. We provide a quick listing of them below.
“Empire of Borders: The Expansion of the US Border Around the World” by Todd Miller. Verso: London/New York, 2019.
‘Echoes From the Wall: Real Stories of Mexican Immigrants’ by Judy King (with Tony Burton, Arturo Garcia and Richard Rhoda). Groppe Libros (Guadalajara, 2019).
Reviewed by Michael Hogan
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.
Weapons foroff-duty cops?
Guadalajara Mayor Ismael del Toro says he has spoken with federal legislators about changing national laws to permit off-duty police officers to carry weapons.
The Parque Metropolitano is hosting a graphic exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Sayacos and Sayucas, the masked dancers renowned for adding rambunctious antics to Ajijic’s traditional Carnaval festivities, will make their first appearance this season during the January 20 Feast of Saint Sebastian.
The Wise men of the Orient made several appearances in the Chapala area Monday, January 6 to punch up Diá de Los Reyes festivities with gifts and treats for local children.
Mexico’s struggling economy is starting to affect the automotive sector, traditionally one of the country’s strongest areas.
Jalisco Civil Protection officers restricted access to the Parque Nacional Nevado de Colima (which includes the Colima volcano) January 1 due to the inclement weather, which included heavy mist, rain and the potential for snow.
In the past decade, 271 priests in Mexico have been investigated for allegations of sexual abuses, Catholic officials revealed this week.
Smokers and consumers of soft drinks will fork out more this year, after new taxes kicked in January 1, raising the cost of a pack of 20 cigarettes by around four pesos and sodas by one peso a liter.
Puerto Vallarta has won the Crystal Apple Award for “Best International Destination 2019” at a ceremony held September 9 at the Theatre on the Lake in Chicago, Illinois.
Puerto Vallarta has been nominated in the “Best Destination” category in the 2019 Crystal Apple Awards, sponsored by Apple Vacations.
“It fills us with pride to be recognized by such an important international company,” said Jalisco Tourism Minister Germán Ral...
The State Department has opened applications for the Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program.
Lawyers representing Naasón Joaquín García, the spiritual leader of the Luz del Mundo Church, who is facing serious charges of sexual misconduct in California, hit back Friday, denouncing prosecutors for tainting the case by their remarks.
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...
Data released this week by the National Statistics Agency (Inegi) showed the consumer price index to have risen by 0.59 percent in December, leaving inflation for 2017 at 6.77 percent – the highest level since 2000, when the rate was 8.96 percent.
John Herbert Jones, Jr.
When born in Billings, Montana on October 24, 1929, John Herbert Jones, Jr. supposedly took a single breath of air and began singing – at least according to his mother. “And he was the only one in the family who could sing on pitch,” she added, c...
Adalberto Macías Llamas
Adalberto Macías Llamas, founder of the Niños y Jovenes children’s home, died Monday, January 6, at the age of 93. He had been in failing health over the past several years.
The Charros de Jalisco weren’t able to repeat their championship wining form of last year, crashing out to the Los Mochis Cañeros in the first round of the Mexican Pacific League (LMP) playoffs last week.
The Charros de Jalisco, reigning champions of the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), are tied 3-3 in their first-round playoff series against the Cañeros de Los Mochis.
Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
