Expat Living

The indigenous Tarahumara people of Chihuahua have long been nearly ignored by the Mexican government and all but a few agencies fighting what, at times, has been a losing battle trying to save them from starvation, tuberculosis and abject poverty.

Upper Ajijic will fall into the grip of a quirky mix of religious devotion, communal feasting and collective frenzy on Friday, January 20 as neighbors of the Barrio de San Sebastian take a break from regular routines to honor their patron saint.

The Lakeside Community Awards Committee has announced the nominees for recognition for their community oriented work during 2011. This is the first time in several years that the winners in each category will be decided by public vote.

“Raising Children and Teens for a Meaningful Life” was the title of the adult leadership conference presented Monday, January 2 by distinguished life coach specialist Jerry Goebel in a free program hosted by the EnglishWORKS!-SpanishWORKS! learning center in San Antonio Tlayacapan.

An enthusiastic group of high-energy folks are putting together a Fiesta Latina extravaganza on Saturday, February 4, from 2:30 p.m. until dark.

Although you may be packing away your holiday spirits along with the Christmas ornaments, the season to be jolly in Mexico is still far from over. Festivities linked to the Nativity will keep on rolling for another four weeks, with Three Kings Day coming up January 6 and Candlemas trailing along on February 2.