The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
In response to continuing fallout from the recent electronic music blowout held at Ajijic’s Tecoluta soccer field, Chapala Mayor Joaquin Huerta has issued a formal apology and a firm promise that he will henceforth prohibit all events of that type in the municipality.
A 22-hour electronic music festival held June 29 and 30 in Ajijic triggered mass outrage among local residents who were forced to endure incessant high-decibel noise and offensive misbehavior by more than 1,500 young rockers from the Guadalajara metro area in attendance.
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.
If you harbor any preconceived ideas about Chapala’s American Legion Post Seven, now is probably a good time to ditch them.
A good crowd enjoyed the Lake Chapala Society’s Can-Am celebration held July 2 to mark U.S. and Canadian patriotic days.
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.
Several Lake Chapala area clubs and organizations have put together Fourth of July celebrations.
Following a brief postponement, Chapala’s Festival del Tequila 2013 is back on track with firm dates set for July 19 through 21.
Barely two weeks into the 2013 rainy season, Lake Chapala is beginning to show moderate signs of recovery.
