Now that the Chapala-Ajijic bypass (Libramiento) is in good condition, Mayor Javier Degollado is asking Jalisco’s Transportation Department (Secretaria de Movilidad or Semov) to implement regular speed traps to keep lead-footed motorists in check.

Chapala’s municipal treasurer Roberto Molina Salazar appears to have been hoodwinked by a shady awards program claimed to recognize high job performance by public servants. 

The Chapala government launched the Limpiemos Nuestro Municipio (Let’s Clean Our Municipality) campaign with a program of door-to-door junk collection roaming through Ajijic neighborhoods.

Lake Chapala fishermen received a welcome government boost last week to help them make the transition from traditional subsistence fishing methods to modern technology and the more lucrative field of aquaculture.  

Cruz Roja Chapala (CRC) entered a new era with last week’s installation of a new and expanded governing council. 

The Chapala municipal government celebrated World Environment Day last Sunday with the launch of a summer reforestation campaign, starting with 80 trees planted on the grounds of Cristiania Park.