Jalisco’s state congress saved Chapala Mayor Joaquin Huerta from a two-week suspension from his duties, voting last week to reject a judicial ruling to that effect handed down earlier this year.

Following a brief postponement, Chapala’s Festival del Tequila 2013 is back on track with firm dates set for July 19 through 21.

A local campaign aimed at promoting the preservation of Mexico’s heirloom corn species has been launched as a follow-up to the recent March against Monsanto, a worldwide movement against the spread of genetically modified (GMO) seeds and crops.

A good crowd enjoyed the Lake Chapala Society’s Can-Am celebration held July 2 to mark U.S. and Canadian patriotic days.

Several Lake Chapala area clubs and organizations have put together Fourth of July celebrations.

Barely two weeks into the 2013 rainy season, Lake Chapala is beginning to show moderate signs of recovery.