The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Chapala’s amateur soccer team has battled its way to the quarter final of the Copa Jalisco after winning two bruising round-of-16 games against Zapotlán el Grande by a...
Depending on who you ask, Guadalajara is the gay capital of Mexico.
A custom-made trailer that folds open into a double-component flight simulator will be on exhibit and available for test rides when it rolls into Chapala on the last weekend of thi...
Despite the incarceration of their spiritual leader on sex abuse charges, the 1.5-million-strong Guadalajara-based Luz del Mundo evangelical church is not struggling to find new ad...
A group of Mexican students won a silver medal, three bronze medals and two hono...
Riveting as goings-on at the U.S.-Mexico border may be, developments at this cou...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a q...
A study by the organization Causa en Común suggests that almost half of J...
A large, 40-inch drainage pipe at Puerto Vallarta’s northern limits ruptur...
Alberto Don Olivera
Well-known lakeside dentist Alberto Don Olivera died at his...
Chapala is one of 15 Jalisco municipalities designated for an auditing process t...
Lawyers representing Naasón Joaquín García, the spiritual l...
Memories of the XVI Pan American Games held in Guadalajara eight years ago still...
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”...
In a city with a corazón de plata (heart of silver) and a U.N. World Heri...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
Poutine, that quintessential savory French-Canadian concoction of french fries t...
Painter Sadek Reynolds says that growing up, his mother crafted everything from ...
It is always a big deal when the Virgen de Zapopan comes to town and this time w...
Open Circle
Rich Clucas will present “Breaking Children out of the Cycle ...
Pedro back on the beach
When I first arrived in La Manzanilla ten years ago, I ...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Ma...
Ten months after work began, a 15-kilometer stretch of highway between Mascota a...
Keeping up
• Galeria Amiga presents artist Julian Portilla from Ecuador th...
The sixth annual Campanaria Mountain Race will take place in Ajijic after all, t...
Swim Tournament
There will be lots of swimmers in the waters off La Cruz when R...
Croc abuse
According to a report in a local Spanish-language website, municipal...
Last Sunday I led a hike to the Selva Negra Nature Reserve near Ahuisculco.
Mexican Environment Minister Víctor Toledo appears to agree with many exp...
In three weeks, the debate may surface again over this bull-fightering business,...
This column was first published June 21, 1997.
Spending time in Mexico means le...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
Members of my generation are sometimes confounded by the changes in our language...
A few years back I penned a bit of a tirade for this space titled ”Curse y...
Folk dance
The acclaimed Ballet Folclórico de la Universidad de Guadalaj...
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
A faded television actor and his stunt do...
Patrons can renew or purchase their reserved seats for Lakeside Little Theatre&r...
Expo Artesanal
Local artisans and artists will show their creations at the Expo...
Folk dance
The acclaimed Ballet Folclórico de la Universidad de Guadalajara continues its summer season at the majestic Teatro Degollado – its spiritual home.
The Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco (OFJ) may be on vacation until mid-August, but there is no rest for its newly appointed General Manager Jose Isidoro Ramos.
Patrons can renew or purchase their reserved seats for Lakeside Little Theatre’s 55th season on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Guadalajara graphic artist who signs his work with the pseudonym Satterugly will open an out-of-the-box exhibit at the Centro Cultural de Ajijic on Saturday, July 13, 6 p.m.
Expo Artesanal
Local artisans and artists will show their creations at the Expo Chapala Artesanal 33 in the plaza in Ajijic, through Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Spotlight Club
Viva Las Vegas with the Crazy Bitches female impersonators take the stage Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 7 p.m. Tickets: 250 pesos. Cassies Kitchen will be open for pizza, wings, chili and hot dogs.
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.
Secret Life of Pets 2
Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day. Directors: Chris Renaud, Jonathan del Val. Cast: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Heart, Harrison Ford. Rated: PG. Time: 1:26.
Last Sunday I led a hike to the Selva Negra Nature Reserve near Ahuisculco.
While the word senderismo translates to “hiking” in English, I think it doesn’t come close to capturing the romanticism, idealism and emotionalism in the Spanish term.
This column was first published June 21, 1997.
Spending time in Mexico means learning Spanish — if you want that time to have much significance.
This column was first published in the April 9, 1988 edition of this newspaper.
Just behind the high ochre ridge that slices the northern horizon at the west end of Lake Chapala lie two small villages, the remnants of a once vast hacienda.
Members of my generation are sometimes confounded by the changes in our language that have been brought about by modern technology, specifically texting on smart phones.
It seems like every time you read the news there is some new story revealing more about what a dystopian surveillance state we all live in now.
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.
Breathtaking excellence and virtuosity were the hallmarks of a spectacular evening of dance championed by Isaac Hernandez, the beloved hometown star of the English National Ballet, Saturday, June 20.
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...
A few years back I penned a bit of a tirade for this space titled ”Curse you Mark Zuckerberg!” It reflected my annoyance at becoming a Facebook junky, something I considered a necessary evil in my line of work.
There’s a movement afoot in Ajijic. Literally. It involves village natives from different walks of life, age groups and employment fields, people who don’t share the same political and social ideals.
In three weeks, the debate may surface again over this bull-fightering business, because of the upcoming bullfighting festival in Guadalajara: Feria Taurina La Antigua 2019.
A motorcyclist cut in front of me the other day. And I almost hit him. I screamed outrageously at the man. It wasn’t anything I wouldn’t say in front of the president of the United States.
It is always a big deal when the Virgen de Zapopan comes to town and this time was no exception.
Democrats Abroad chapters in Lake Chapala, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta have all organized celebrations for the 243rd birthday of the United States.
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.
The sixth annual Campanaria Mountain Race will take place in Ajijic after all, thanks to a last-minute deal cut between the organizers — Club Salvajes — and the local Comunidad Indígena, which owns much of the terrain where the event’s trails are located.
Unitarian Universalists
How often do we overlook ,the importance of a good laugh? In this service called “The Healing Power of Laughter,” we will examine laughter and how it relates to health, happiness, and our relationships.
Open Circle
Rich Clucas will present “Breaking Children out of the Cycle of Poverty” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon, on the patio of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS).
Open Circle
Writer and journalist Alfredo Corchado will present his book “Homelands” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, August 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon, on the patio of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS).
Ten months after work began, a 15-kilometer stretch of highway between Mascota and Puerto Vallarta has been repaired and is operational.
The second-annual Puerto Vallarta Mango Festival is coming to the city’s lovely Lazaro Cardenas Park, Saturday, July 7, an event sure to gladden the hearts of those who can’t live without the sticky sweet fruit.
Swim Tournament
There will be lots of swimmers in the waters off La Cruz when Riviera Nayarit’s 9th Open Water Safe Swim Tournament takes place Saturday, April 6.
Kids art
Last November, volunteer artist Nancy Hache started teaching art classes at the Amigos de La Cruz Kids Club.
Pedro back on the beach
When I first arrived in La Manzanilla ten years ago, I wandered about exploring the town.
The ambulance is here
Several years ago, two residents of La Manzanilla, Dan Crosby and Cruz Gomez, spearheaded a project to raise money to buy an ambulance for our town.
Keeping up
• Galeria Amiga presents artist Julian Portilla from Ecuador through April 5. Next exhibit – de Manos Mexicanos – runs April 11 to May 30 and features artists from Colima, Melaque and Barra de Navidad.
A reason to party
Every day there is a reason to celebrate being alive and the Costalegre is here to help!
Carnival celebrations started off with amazing dancing, music, and food and continued with fabulous fireworks, parades, and more good food. Every evening you could venture to the jardin...
Croc abuse
According to a report in a local Spanish-language website, municipal police officers detained three male “foreigners” this week for throwing rocks and bottles at a crocodile in the Marina area. The offenders, whose nationalities were not released, were trying to get a r...
Tourism still strong
This long weekend will see hotels around 90-percent full, Jalisco Tourism Secretary German Ralis Cumplido said this week.
The recent rupture of a sewage pipe and temporary beach closures hasn’t seemed to affect hotel reservations, he noted. And the absence this year of ...
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.
In a city with a corazón de plata (heart of silver) and a U.N. World Heritage designation based on its historical, artistic and mining culture, few visitors seem to focus on Zacatecas’ meteorology, geography, geology or topography.
When I told a family friend I was moving to Mexico their eyes lit up and they exclaimed, “You have to go to Merida!” Since coming to this country, whenever I’ve brought up this city it’s been met with enthusiastic comments about the beauty, food and surrounding nature.
Poutine, that quintessential savory French-Canadian concoction of french fries topped with melting cheese and gravy, had not made it into my brain until a few days ago, yet it has been alive and well in a small eatery—Pinche Poutine—in a bustling Guadalajara neighborhood for three years ...
Guadalajara’s first vegan pizzeria has opened in Colonia La Calma in the western section of the metropolitan area.
“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.
A group of Mexican students won a silver medal, three bronze medals and two honorable mentions at the International Mathematics Olympiad held recently in London.
Tlajomulco Mayor Salvador Zamora symbolically slaps a closure order on the sales offices of the second development stage of El Cielo, the upper-middle class subdivision that hugs the perimeter of the Primavera Forest between El Palomar and Santa Anita, and also includes a golf course.
A study by the organization Causa en Común suggests that almost half of Jalisco state police have to supplement their share of bullets from their own pockets.
The Chapala City Council has approved hikes in municipal fees and taxes to take effect for the 2020 calendar year.
Chapala is one of 15 Jalisco municipalities designated for an auditing process to examine the spending of federal funds during 2018.
Mayors from the metro-area municipalities of Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tonala and Tlajomulco (along with a representative from Tlaquepaque) hold up an agreement they signed Tuesday with México Evalúa to halt the increasing number of intentional homicides in the city.
Riveting as goings-on at the U.S.-Mexico border may be, developments at this country’s southern border with Guatemala have recently been turning heads.
A large, 40-inch drainage pipe at Puerto Vallarta’s northern limits ruptured March 3, sending raw sewage into the El Salado estuary.
New Year’s Party
New York City might boast the largest block party at Times Square each New Year’s Eve, but here in La Manzanilla we raucously rang in 2019 in fine fashion.
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.
Lawyers representing Naasón Joaquín García, the spiritual leader of the Luz del Mundo Church who faces charges of human trafficking, child rape and child porn in California, hit back Friday, saying prosecutors have tainted 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.
Alberto Don Olivera
Well-known lakeside dentist Alberto Don Olivera died at his home on or about July 23. His lifeless body was found lying in the yard by his gardener. The cause of death remains unknown.
Nancy Gray Hagen
Nancy Gray Hagen died of cancer at her home in Ajijic on July 17.
Memories of the XVI Pan American Games held in Guadalajara eight years ago still linger in the minds of many Tapatios.
Jalisco athletes accounted for almost half of the 21 medals won by Mexico in the 2019 Summer Universiade, a multi-sport event organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) which took place during the first two weeks of July in Naples, Italy.
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.
