The Chapala police department has re-qualified for a federal government funding package that will bring in six million pesos to upgrade its infrastructure, patrol fleet, equipment, officer training and crime prevention programs.

Public events at the Auditorio de la Ribera in La Floresta will be suspended indefinitely as of Sunday, March 15, in preparation for a major remodeling project, to be undertaken by Jalisco’s Culture Department (SCJ).

Knowing that many Chapala residents are perplexed by the ongoing ciclovia (bicycle track) construction work, several local media reporters thought they had hit gold Wednesday, January 22 when they discovered that the project supervisor was on site in downtown Chapala.

Chapala authorities have started a crackdown against businesses and householders who obstruct public thoroughfares to advertise commerce, display merchandise and save parking spots.

Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club has partnered with the Poncitlán government to provide a reliable supply of potable water to inhabitants of Ojo de Agua, a tiny lakeshore settlement located about halfway between San Juan Tecomatlán and Mezcala de la Asunción.

Sayacos and Sayucas, the masked dancers renowned for adding rambunctious antics to Ajijic’s traditional Carnaval festivities, will make their first appearance this season during the January 20 Feast of Saint Sebastian.