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Navidad nostalgia

Since Mexico is a predominantly Christian country, Christmas stands out as a major religious celebration. Days prior to December 25 also encompass related cultural and social activities.


Election process in the works

Most immigrant residents of the lakeshore region don’t keep a pulse on local, state and national politics. As the 2024 election season lies on horizon, here’s what is in store for the next 12 months.

Keeping up authentic customs

All the hoopla we see wrapped around the upcoming November 2 Día de Muertos holiday is not even vaguely similar to what I experienced when I put down roots at lakeside 50 years ago.

What’s in a name?

Out of Jalisco’s 125 municipalities, 105 have names derived  from physical descriptions expressed principally in the indigenous Náhuatl and Coca tongues.