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A weather tracking system was recently installed at the headquarters of Chapala's Civil Protection and Fire Department.
While three lakeshore municipalities have accepted agreements with the National Water Commission (Conagua) to collaborate in the vigilance, conservation, and maintenance of federal zones bordering Lake Chapala, the government of Chapala is holding off on signing the pact while its exact terms are under review.
Meet Francisco Moisés Ortiz de la Rosa, the new head of Movilidad de Chapala, the municipality’s traffic department. He was appointed earlier this month by Mayor Alejandro Aguirre, replacing Pedro Antonio Valdivia Chinas, who resigned from the position at the end of May.
The neighboring communities of Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos and Atotonilquillo are celebrating the local quince harvest season in tandem, with separate festivals running from Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 10.
As harvest season peaks in the orchards just over the hill from Lake Chapala, Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos is gearing up for its 9th annual Festival Internacional del Membrillo, set for the weekend of August 1–3. A full schedule of events promises to draw visitors from near and far.
Two waterspouts were captured at the same time over Lake Chapala last weekend, an unusual natural event, according to weather experts.
The Virgen de Zapopan was welcomed to Chapala with fanfare and fervent displays of faith on Sunday, July 14. Authorities estimate that up to 20,000 pilgrims participated in the religious festivities, which took place between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
If you’re looking for unusual holiday gifts or a distinctive piece of home décor, don’t miss the Original Friends prison dolls at the Christmas in July Bazaar, happening Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chapala’s American Legion Post 7.
Adult women working in domestic roles around the lakeside area are invited to attend a free self-care workshop on Monday, July 21, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Center for Culture and Arts of La Ribera (CCAR), located on the highway in La Floresta.
