General News

A raucous crowd of about 80 Democrats filled Salvador’s restaurant in Ajijic to watch the second U.S. presidential debate Tuesday night.

Miguel Miramontes Carmona, regarded as one of Mexico’s greatest living artists, will come into the spotlight for a public tribute to be held Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m., at the La Vela Plaza, on the far west end of Chapala’s waterfront Malecon.

In an effort to encourage parent involvement in the Department of Education’s School Security Program, the Community Safety Initiative (CSI) is providing local schools with the essentials tools for activating volunteer safety patrols to help guide students at admission and dismissal times.

The red feather column of Native American runners taking part in the 2012 Journey of Peace and Dignity traveled the shores of Lake Chapala last week en route to Mayan ruins in Uaxactun, Peten, Guatemala, where representatives of diverse indigenous tribes will converge from November 28.

Daily life in Ajijic shifts gears throughout October for traditional religious festivities dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, the town’s most cherished spiritual icon.

Returning to Chapala after a six-year hiatus, Ramon del Arco has been named as acting chief of the Chapala police department.

The townspeople of San Antonio Tlayacapan are up in arms over a new snag in the construction of their waterfront malecon.

Chapala Mayor Joaquin Huerta put in long hours on his first day in office, showing up at city hall early to stamp his personal mark on  government.