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España launches Ajijic resident advisory board

Ajijic’s new town administrator Hector España has launched his term by inviting native villagers and expat settlers to sit on an advisory board that will guide him in shaping an agenda for immediate improvements and long-term projects under the slogan “Somos Comunidad – We are Community.”

Local businessman escapes kidnappers

Confirming rumors concerning the recent kidnapping of a lakeside businessman, officials at the Chapala Minsiterio Publico (district attorney’s office) report that the victim managed to escape his captors and find safety.

Cookoff shines with fun, sun, big winners

With a weekend of perfect weather and all the sweat and tears of a huge band of volunteers, the 35th Mexican National Chili Cookoff was a whopping success, drawing more than 8,000 visitors to the Tobolandia water park fairgrounds.

Ajijic taco vendor gunned down

The proprietor of the popular late night Ajijic taco stand El Compadre was murdered at his place of business shortly before closing time in the early hours of Friday, February 15.

Cookoff comes with a spicy history

With chili pots and collateral commotion already bubbling furiously at the Tobolandia fairgrounds, it’s an apropos moment to offer newcomers a glance back at the origins of the 35th National Mexican Cookoff.