The Guadalajara Reporter
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A creek that burst its banks during a heavy storm Sunday sent a swirling torrent of muddy water and debris through a dozen low-income Zapopan neighborhoods, inundating more than 34...
The Jalisco state government Health Cabinet (Mesa de Salud) will discuss the possibility of introducing a measure that would oblige people to present proof of vaccination against C...
Despite the disapproval of NGOs such as Amnesty International (AI), the Jalisco state government seems determined to prosecute seven female activists who defaced public property du...
Chapala Mayor-elect Alejandro Aguirre took off on a jaunt to southern California last weekend to reinforce bonds with hundreds of native Chapala sons and daughters who have emigrat...
Despite the rising transmission rate amid a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic,...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a q...
Family and friends of Richard Tingen gathered on Friday, July 16, for a bittersw...
Puerto Vallarta has been one of the quickest areas to see a recovery from the Co...
Michael Molloy
Michael Molloy died peacefully July 8 in his Ajijic home, after a ...
The National Ceramics School located in the crafts center of Tonala ha...
The U.S. government has decided not to reciprocate Canada’s decision ...
In their boldest move yet to stamp out the homophobic chant used by Mexican futbo...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Sa...
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is a...
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
Some restaurants understand how to create an ambience along with the dining that...
Charter Club, lakeside’s premier tour and travel agency, is back on the ro...
Tragic cycle ride
A young female cyclist who was wearing headphones died when she...
Open Circle
Michael McLaughlin presents “Reefer Madness” at the next ...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late J...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentat...
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbirds...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, July 25, 11 a.m., at the praise and worship ser...
As my last official article for this 2020/2021 season, I want to thank my reader...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
Building a sewage treatment plan is one thing and maintaining it is another, I h...
June 10 sees the 50th anniversary of “El Halconazo,” or the “C...
Studies seem to show that most people trying to get back to normal after pandemi...
The stiff-backed mountains surrounding Guadalajara have long ago turned southern...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
My friend Sally received an urgent message from her free email provider, Google ...
Am I the only one noticing a lot of risky behavior going on in our community the...
For a generation of artists probably at the apex of their careers between 1967 a...
Jungle Cruise
Based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat...
He arrived at Casa del Sol Inn on Friday afternoon. Long and sinewy, “The ...
Concert
Cesar Patlan gives a classical guitar concert, Sunday, July 25, 12:30 p.m...
For a generation of artists probably at the apex of their careers between 1967 and 1977, Jalisco was a good place to be, if a current exhibition at Instituto Cultural Cabañas is any indication.
Lourdes Ariadna González Pérez, Jalisco’s newly appointed secretary of culture, assumed office on June 16.
He arrived at Casa del Sol Inn on Friday afternoon. Long and sinewy, “The Walking Man” was strapped sideways to the top of a modest, gray sedan.
A meet-the-artist event to peruse the work of an accomplished oil painter whose approach is a little different from a great deal of Lakeside art, is on tap for Saturday, July 24, 4 to 6 p.m., at Casa del Sol Inn in Ajijic.
Concert
Cesar Patlan gives a classical guitar concert, Sunday, July 25, 12:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala.
Theater at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre’s Ajijic Readers Theatre (ART) presents “Light Sensitive,” written by Jim Geoghan and directed by Dave McIntosh, Friday to Sunday, July 16-18. All performances are at 4 p.m. on The Angel Terrace.
Jungle Cruise
Based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a supernatural element.
Space Jam:A New Legacy
NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes for this sequel.
Building a sewage treatment plan is one thing and maintaining it is another, I have learned over the years.
For years I had heard rumors of a place in Guadalajara called Salud Digna where people of scarce economic means could get an eye examination and a good pair of glasses for a price they could actually afford.
The stiff-backed mountains surrounding Guadalajara have long ago turned southern California tan — since December the humpback flanks have been shedding green, turning brown.
March is a time when trees full of lavender and blue explode along many avenues of Guadalajara and stain certain rural roadsides like the magical blood of ancient Nahua gods.
My friend Sally received an urgent message from her free email provider, Google Gmail, saying she needed to immediately change her password.
Internet users have a really hard time understanding URLs. Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the protocol used to specify addresses on the internet. Typically a URL begins with “https://www” and includes a domain name such as “google.com” then can continue for dozens, hundred...
June 10 sees the 50th anniversary of “El Halconazo,” or the “Corpus Christi Massacre,” when a government-trained paramilitary group known as Los Halcones (The Hawks) attacked and murdered students demonstrating against restrictions on their freedoms in Mexico City.
With insurrection in Washington D.C. and Covid-19 vaccinations lagging around the world, only a fervent optimist can cherish January hopes that 2021 will be a year of golden good fortune.
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
Am I the only one noticing a lot of risky behavior going on in our community these days? Last I heard, the coronavirus pandemic is not only still with us, but now surging in a new wave with the virulent Delta strain.
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, the age old adage says. And so it was while I was furiously cranking out copy as this week’s Reporter deadline loomed just hours away.
Studies seem to show that most people trying to get back to normal after pandemic protocols and worries are experiencing fatigue and listlessness.
We have lost an island. A pretty big one at 80 square kilometers.
Tragic cycle ride
A young female cyclist who was wearing headphones died when she was struck by a light train at the intersection of Lazaro Cardenas and Colon in Guadalajara.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our February editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
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Reporter marks seven years
Founder and publisher of the Colony Reporter, Bob Thurston, writes in his Potpourri column: With last week’s issue of the Reporter we finis...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, July 25, 11 a.m., at the praise and worship service at the Little Chapel by the Lake, Pastor Pete Campbell will continue to preach from the book of Daniel, chapter 11, Power and Politics.
The newly installed stained- glass windows at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Riberas del Pilar came about thanks to the generosity and hard work of several members of the congregation.
Open Circle
Michael McLaughlin presents “Reefer Madness” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Open Circle
Ricardo Fletes Corona presents “Street Children – Populations, Experiences and Reflections” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbirds are trickling northward as fundraisers and community events are winding down, ending the high season at a leisurely pace.
At this time of year, as the snowbirds return and tourists are everywhere, it’s paradise … for scammers.
As my last official article for this 2020/2021 season, I want to thank my readers, and the publishers, for allowing me to use my voice to support the area I love and am proud to call home.
Wellbeing
Typically, this is the time of year when folks get crazed about getting beach body fit. For me, it’s about checking in on how I’m feeling.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping for a little-quieter-than-normal Semana Santa, but that doesn’t mean Tapatios will resist the lure of the beaches of the Bay of Banderas.
Races
To celebrate the Día de Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day), two races, sponsored by the Municipal Sports Advisory Committee (Comude), will be held on Sunday, February 14 along two areas: the Malecon and the Rio Pitillal linear parkway.
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
The Mexican Senate has approved reforms to the General Law of National Assets, increasing the fines for establishments or individuals that restrict access to Mexico’s beaches, to more than one million pesos.
Despite the recent renovations to the Highway 554 linking the Jalisco town of Mascota with Puerto Vallarta (reported in last week’s edition), the U.S. State Department believes the road is far from safe for travel.
Some restaurants understand how to create an ambience along with the dining that provides the near-perfect dinner out.
Scallion Ajijic Bistro has become Social Centro at Lakeside.
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
“Living is no Laughing Matter” came to me like a message from God — seriously — delivered to me in the middle of my morning sun, reading and coffee ritual, which never fails to turn my mind to higher things.
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro waves the “starting flag” (banderazo) for work to begin officially on the second runway at Guadalajara’s Miguel Hidalgo International Airport.
On Sunday June 27, coinciding with the appearance of a full moon, a male river hippopotamus was born to mama Tami at the Guadalajara Zoo after an eight-month pregnancy.
Family and friends of Richard Tingen gathered on Friday, July 16, for a bittersweet memorial celebration.
In preparation for next month’s projected return to classroom studies, the Chapala government has delivered new desks and chairs to 11 public primary schools and two special education institutions located in the municipality.
The National Ceramics School located in the crafts center of Tonala has launched a website on which ceramic artisans can advertise at no cost and sell their wares.
A major makeover began mid-June at the Casa de las Artesanias de Jalisco, housed in an architecturally lauded building adjoining Guadalajara’s Agua Azul Park for the past five decades.
Despite the rising transmission rate amid a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Deputy Heath Minister Hugo López-Gatell has ruled out further lockdowns and closures of businesses in Mexico, saying that “people are tired” of restrictions and confinement measures.
The news this week that Aeromexico has ordered 12 new Boeing 737 Max aircraft provided another shot in the arm for Mexico’s aviation sector,
Puerto Vallarta has been one of the quickest areas to see a recovery from the Covid-19 shutdown that decimated much of Jalisco’s economy last year.
Just over two years ago, alarm bells rang when all of a sudden, residents on and near Los Horcones River, south of Puerto Vallarta, saw a dozen or so workers and earth-moving equipment, and then heard dynamite blasts.
The U.S. government has decided not to reciprocate Canada’s decision to restore all travel across their shared border.
Two Mexican rescue teams have flown to Surfside, Florida to assist in the effort to locate survivors after the collapse of an apartment building last week.
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...
Data released this week by the National Statistics Agency (Inegi) showed the consumer price index to have risen by 0.59 percent in December, leaving inflation for 2017 at 6.77 percent – the highest level since 2000, when the rate was 8.96 percent.
Michael Molloy
Michael Molloy died peacefully July 8 in his Ajijic home, after a courageous battle with a malignant brain tumor.
Donald Lott
Donald (Don) Lott, a noted musician and “super-salesman,” died after suffering a heart attack on June 16. He was 83.
In their boldest move yet to stamp out the homophobic chant used by Mexican futbol fans, soccer authorities in this country have changed the name of the upcoming Liga Mx season.
Mexican Baseball League (LMB) newcomers, the Mariachis de Guadalajara, go marching on.
Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
