Just as our heads had begun to clear and trembling pets emerged from their hiding places following Ajijic’s noisy San Andrés fiestas, the daily roar of fireworks has started up again, this time blasting out at the west end of the village, where the novenario honoring the revered Virgen de Guadalupe runs in full fury from December 4 through 12.

The Chapala municipal government has given up its rental lease on the north wing of the city hall building, prompting multiple changes in office locations.

Chapala’s traffic department is cranking up strict enforcement of parking regulations, taking action against motorists who leave vehicles in restricted places and residents who put obstacles in the street to save parking spots.

The Chapala government is committed to putting a stop to corrupt practices by traffic police and going strictly by the book in dealing with motorists who violate the rules of the road.

While Chapala’s traffic department won’t have the authority to issue tickets and apply fines until after the new state government takes office on December 6, officers are already starting to crack down on parking violations.

Compassion and understanding are keys to dealing with any major issue in life.