The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
After recent outbreaks of measles in Lake Chapala north shore communities, Jalisco health authorities have ramped up vaccination campaigns to combat the spread of the highly contag...
After six months of extensive renovations costing more than 70 million pesos (almost US$4 million), Guadalajara’s iconic Minerva Glorieta was triumphantly reopened on the eve...
In a major step forward for dementia support in the region, Lakeside DayBreak has launched the Memory Neighborhood project — a non-profit initia...
The Chapala municipal government reported that a U.S. citizen who had been detained multiple times by local police was turned over last week to the Instituto Nacional de Migraci&oa...
The ongoing renovations at the Guadalajara International Airport feature plenty ...
This week, President Donald Trump once again disparaged the trilateral USMCA tra...
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila product...
The Chapala municipal government has announced that plans to build a new health-...
Forget austere and cramped tour boats from now on! Puerto Vallarta’s touri...
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away o...
The Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ) has announced a significant public health a...
The primary reason ballots are not counted in U.S. elections is straightforward:...
The Astros de Jalisco, the current Pacific Coast Basketball Circuit (Cibacopa) c...
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, ou...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Dieg...
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students i...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except f...
For the second time in less than three years, Guadalajara’s urban agricult...
The American Society (Amsoc) kicks off the new year with a fascinating first tal...
Dems Abroad Lake Chapala
• No Tyrants/Your Vote Matters Rally, Saturday, Jan...
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...
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have ca...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, January 18, Pastor Carolyn Hansen will give the ser...
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in deni...
Officials in Jalisco and Puerto Vallarta, in the face of Covid-19, are hoping fo...
In 1992, archaeologist Phil Weigand published sketches of several circular pyram...
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good ...
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle a...
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico —...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at va...
The Ciclovía is an auxiliary corridor to the highway that connects the nort...
The historic sounds of New Orleans’ legendary 1920s jazz clubs are set to ...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there ...
Chapala artist Diana Leidel has completed an ambitious project that began in 202...
Theater
Lakeside Little Theatre will stage Florian Zeller’s “The Fath...
The historic sounds of New Orleans’ legendary 1920s jazz clubs are set to travel south.
“The Jazz Room,” a celebrated series of traveling musical experiences, will arrive in Guadalajara for a limited engagement early next year, offering locals what is described as “an immers...
Opera
NY Met Live screening of “I puritani,” the 1835 opera by Vincenzo Bellini.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Saturday, January 10, noon.
Chapala artist Diana Leidel has completed an ambitious project that began in 2022: a series of 100 portraits of women who have been arrested and portrayed in the media.
Bare Stage Theatre's “The Cemetery Club” by Ivan Menchell is a delightful theatrical gem that overflows with sharp wit, relatable characters and poignant moments.
Theater
Lakeside Little Theatre will stage Florian Zeller’s “The Father,” January 16 through 25.
LLT describes the mystery as “… almost a thriller … that makes your brain hum with the potential of theater.”
González and Family Art Show
The Efrén González and Family Art Show opened January 3 at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. A large crowd of friends and admirers attended the opening to view the huge collection of works by González and Reina Galindo, and their three offspr...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Director: Emma Tammi. Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:44.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity - which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe - with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail.
In 1992, archaeologist Phil Weigand published sketches of several circular pyramids and a ball court he had found in the hills above Santa Rosalía, eight kilometers north of Etzatlán.
For many years, my interest in finding caves took me to remote nooks and crannies of Western Mexico. While traveling through the backwoods, we would again and again come upon natural wonders known only to local ranchers.
December 12, in the rural villages throughout Jalisco — and Mexico — early-morning prayers, hymns and celebration began long before daylight, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Queen of Mexico.
On a recent chilly morning, I stopped at a nearby public market for some hard-crusted bolillos. It was an unseasonably squally January day-a brief drizzle, a slice of sun, then clouds and more chilling drizzle. On the muddy steps of the mercado municipal, I ran into Altagracia Mendez, dueña o...
There is a certain body of water I have swum in, sailed on, and flown over at various points in my life. For centuries, since 1550, everyone has referred to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
As we reflect on the tech news of the past 12 months, stories have ranged from virtual reality games to foldable smartphones. Yet, the topic dominating much of the conversation this year has been artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT.
As we look ahead, we weary news junkies might hope for a sensational, feel-good story to restore our belief in humanity.
Such as Elon Musk (how can one person really be worth US$749 billion, as Forbes just reported?), donating half his wealth to save infants from malnutrition and prematur...
U.S. President Donald Trump touts himself as a champion of peace, a man dedicated to ending wars and conflicts worldwide. But is that really the case?
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...
The Ciclovía is an auxiliary corridor to the highway that connects the north shore municipalities of Chapala and Jocotepec. It was designed with two lanes for the safe transit of cyclists, protected with low-level cement dividers, and enhanced with green area planters and night-time lighting ...
Lakeside is a great place to live and visit for people who enjoy dining out. There are literally hundreds of restaurants to choose from and a huge variety of menu options. But it seems it has been a tough year in a usually strong commercial sector.
Well, like all things human, there’s a time to come and a time to toddle along. Especially in these “toddle along” years when the emotional energy wears out and a job starts to feel overwhelming, and lacking the visceral push one needs to create something new and worthy over a...
Anger is a trouble-maker. It’s a question that should have been studied ages ago. We’ve made arrangements to talk to one of psychology’s foremost authorities on this subject, as well as the man most respected in Europe for preserving jams and jellies. Dr. Emmett Soldi of Catania Un...
The American Society (Amsoc) kicks off the new year with a fascinating first talk in its 2025 Speaker Series.
The American Society (AMSOC) Speaker Series on Wednesday, December 10 will welcome Dr. Andres Campos Mendez, speaking on stem cell therapy for joint pain relief.
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 ...
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, January 18, Pastor Carolyn Hansen will give the sermon, “Why and How Do We Pray Together?”
Christians take prayer seriously—or at least we say we do. Pastors would never step up to preach week after week without preparation, yet in many churches, pra...
Did you know that simply looking at flowers can boost happiness? So come, enjoy and be happy as you immerse yourself in an Ajijic home full of creativity and blooms at “A Festival of Flowers,” the Lakeside Garden Guild’s annual fundraising show, Friday, January 30, 2 to 5 p.m. at a...
Dems Abroad Lake Chapala
• No Tyrants/Your Vote Matters Rally, Saturday, January 17 at 2:30 p.m. on the Ajijic Plaza. For more information, go to Shorturl.at/skTgr.
Open Circle
Steven Nousen will present “Ben Franklin Reflections” on Sunday, January 11, 10:15 a.m., at Open Circle at the Lake Chapala Society.
Dr. Benjamin Franklin (Steven Nousen) returns to Open Circle with a special presentation set in the Pennsylvania State House on July 4, 1776....
Recently, the Puerto Vallarta community lost an extraordinary soul. Many have called him an icon, but he was more than that. Paco Ojeda was a bridge. He was a guiding light that brought comfort to so many who felt confused, powerless, and alone in uncertain times. His gentle presence and unwavering ...
Lakeside artist Efren González celebrated his 20th Meet the Artist reception at Galería La Manzanilla on Friday, January 17.
Spring has a special vibe around Banderas Bay. This time of year, I live in denial, as others speak of the season ending, I dig in my heals, “NO”!
Sometimes living in paradise feels like a fairytale and other times it feels like magic.
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.
“Gratitude” may be the theme of Thanksgiving, but for many of us, our ways of expressing it in Spanish are often limited to one word: “gracias.” As we celebrate a holiday centered around giving thanks, it’s the perfect time to discover how our neighbors in Mexico expres...
Mexico’s Days of the Dead coincide with the Christian All Souls and All Saints Day, November 1 and November 2.
The Centro Educativo Jaltepec’s new tequila tour to benefit its students is far and away something beyond the typical tours to the agave regions.
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.
I have never understood why pizza has a reputation as a junk food—except for its use of meats cured with sodium nitrate, identified by the World Health Organization in 2015 as a primary cause of colon cancer.
It is increasingly difficult to find a Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara that isn’t trying too hard to be “cutting edge” and innovative, or, on the other hand, that resorts to being very casual, loud, with television screens on every wall (looking at you, Casa Dolores), and frankly...
“The Michael Hogan Reader” by Michael Hogan. US$14.95. San Diego: Egret Books.
Reviewed by ColinCarberry
It is not always easy to find an alternative take on historical events that is also wise.
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.
The ongoing renovations at the Guadalajara International Airport feature plenty of eye-catching architectural detail, such as this creative ceiling installation in the departures area.
When you’re the “king” of rodents, you get a rosca de reyes all to yourself.
The Chapala municipal government has announced that plans to build a new health-care facility operated by the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) are officially moving forward. Senior IMSS officials in Jalisco and Mexico City recently notified City Hall that they have accepted the donation o...
Agents of the Jalisco Investigation Police, in coordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Chapala municipal police, recently recovered and seized heavy-duty construction machinery reported as stolen during their execution of a search warrant at the Colinas de Montebello housing d...
The Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ) has announced a significant public health achievement for 2025: a drastic reduction in dengue fever cases across the state. However, health officials are urging citizens not to lower their guard, as they implement a “triple epidemiological surveillance&rdqu...
In the wake of a high-profile kidnapping, Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus has asked federal immigration authorities to tighten border screenings for foreigners entering the state, with particular focus on Colombian nationals.
This week, President Donald Trump once again disparaged the trilateral USMCA trade pact he renegotiated in 2020, calling it “irrelevant” and stating he doesn’t think about it at all.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first official phone call of 2026 on Monday, which both sides described as a “very good conversation.”
Forget austere and cramped tour boats from now on! Puerto Vallarta’s tourism scene just got a massive upgrade with the launch of the “Ferry Vallarta,” a modern passenger ferry designed to boost tourism along the Banderas Bay coastline.
Beginning in late January, a new maritime route will connect Puerto Vallarta with the Islas Marías, an archipelago of profound natural and historical significance situated about 70 miles west of the port.
The primary reason ballots are not counted in U.S. elections is straightforward: they arrive after the state's deadline.
Foreign citizens, including Mexicans, requiring non-immigrant U.S. visas will face significantly higher costs starting next year.
UK spirits giant Diageo will invest $US500 million to expand its tequila production center located in the Jalisco municipality of Atotonilco El Alto and build one new distillery in La Barca, generating more than 1,000 direct jobs for Jalisco, company executives and Governor Enrique Alfaro announced ...
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...
Teresa Doreen Thrash
Teresa Doreen Thrash (nee Grayston) passed away on December 8, just a couple of months short of her 99th birthday.
Donato Guzmán Aguayo, founder of Chapala’s San Francisco funeral home, passed away on Monday, December 7, at the age of 95.
The Astros de Jalisco, the current Pacific Coast Basketball Circuit (Cibacopa) champions, are representing Mexico in the 2025-26 Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA), the premier club competition organized by FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Americas.
With the Mexican Pacific League (LMP) playoffs looming, scheduled to start January 1, 2026, the Charros de Jalisco are playing out the final games of the regular season.
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.
