For the sixth year running, participating cities, citizens and businesses around the world will curtail their energy consumption for one hour, Saturday, March 31, in a show of support for conservation and to raise awareness for climate change. 

Semana Santa (Holy Week) is an important time for relaxation for Mexican people and many businesses will close their doors for the entire week.

Chapala’s Century 21 AccessMex real estate company drew a full house for a free seminar on Mexican immigration and customs policies presented by bilingual legal eagle Spencer McMullen of InterCasa Financial Services.

For American and Canadian RV travelers, road trippers and backpackers who might have a little trepidation these days about a sojourn through the lands of their southern neighbor, Paul Beddows has started mexicotravelbuddies.com to ease their expectations and facilitate meet ups and group trips in Mexico.

Many Reporter readers will already know this but now it’s official: Mexico is one of the best places on earth to retire.