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Traffic office changes command

With his winning smile and sincere desire to master spoken English, lakeside’s newly appointed traffic office commandant Hector Magaña Rios has all the makings of strong ally for expatriate motorists.


Carlos Slim to fatten Red Cross kitty

Cruz Roja Chapala administrator Ramon Ledesma announced that Chapala area donors will be able to get more bang for their bucks by taking advantage of a new nationwide matching fund program operated under the auspices of the Fundacion Carlos Slim, a philanthropic foundation established by the eponymous Telmex magnate and world’s richest man.

Pets lined up for population control

Dionisia Morales, a Santa Cruz de la Soledad housewife, gently stroked Tata’s head as they patiently awaited their turn on the final day of the free pet sterilization program held March 2, 3 and 4 at the town’s Casa Ejidal. A few months ago the elderly grandmother agreed to adopt the chocolate-colored boxer mix from a friend, taking on the added responsibility of helping care for her litter of five young pups. She’s happy that with Tata’s spaying, she will never have to repeat the experience.

Jocotepec unfurls gigantic flag

Jocotepec townsfolk gathered for a belated Dia de la Bandera celebration on March 5 to mark the formal unfurling of a giant Mexican flag at the roadside lookout point (mirador) located adjacent to the highway bypass.

Jalisco tops for dengue again

As has become the norm in recent years, Jalisco is leading the country in dengue cases. For 2025, the state tops the list with 607 confirmed cases, according to Mexico’s Ministry of Health.