“The right to vote freely for the candidate of one’s choice is of the essence of a democratic society, and any restrictions on that right strike at the heart of representative government.” So said Chief Justice Earl Warren, from the 1964 ruling in Reynolds v. Sims.

Chapala police officers Rigoberto Hernández and Juan Cruz were put in charge of handing out dozens of juicy apples to local kids who were out and about at the town’s plaza and waterfront Malecón on Saturday, January 6.

Chapala police officers Rigoberto Hernández and Juan Cruz were put in charge of handing out dozens of juicy apples to local kids who were out and about at the town’s plaza and waterfront Malecón on Saturday, January 6.

The last week of December was filled with bittersweet moments for Héctor España as he hosted the traditional Christmas dinner buffet to a sell-out crowd of 342 guests, followed by the well-attended New Year’s Eve dinner dance.

January: Ron Hudson, age 88.

Chapala government offices resumed their regular hours on Tuesday, January 2 following the holiday vacation period, with many local taxpayers hustling to cover 2024 fiscal responsibilities and take advantage of early bird discount rates.