Charro Manuel “Chiripa” Santacruz’ last farewell
Music, Rodeo, and his loved ones
This is how a charro is given his last farewell: in the arena with the…More
Author: Sofia Medeles
Sofia Medeles
Born in Ajijic, she moved to Guadalajara and enrolled in the Fashion Design program at UdeG. Four years later, she returned to her hometown and worked for Semanario Laguna as a reporter and photographer. Her investigative stories on the invasion of Federal property have been front page news.
Charro Manuel “Chiripa” Santacruz’ last farewell
Manuel Santacruz Macías “Chiripa,” an incomparable charro
He left a mark among his friends and family
“I am unique, you will never find anyone like me,” Manuel Santacruz Macías, alias “Chiripa”,…More
New Year’s parade in Ajijic prepares to surprise
The parade will begin in Six Corners
Ajijic New Year’s parade organizers and participants are fine-tuning the event’s last details to offer…More
La Ribera Center for Culture and the Arts kicks off activities
Film, theater, literature and musical events are planned
Fourteen activities including film, theater, literature and music screenings will take place during the first…More
San Antonio Tlayacapan will celebrate Three Kings Day
Big celebration will be held in the main square
Three Kings Day will be celebrated in the main square of San Antonio Tlayacapan, with…More
COMUDE awards over 30 Chapala athletes and promoters
At least 10 sporting disciplines recognized
The Municipal Sports Council (COMUDE) and various Chapala officials presented awards over 30 athletes and…More
Neill James to be honored with group exhibition
Some of today's renowned artists got their start in her workshop
A group of artists and Ajijic residents will commemorate Neill James and her artistic legacy…More
Governor urges Conagua to act on encroachment of the lakeshore
Alfaro thinks municipalities should control shoreline
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramirez told the media on December 17 in Ajijic that the…More
Ajijic pavement project violates President’s promise
Community dialogue never happened
The project for the placement of pavers in the streets of Ajijic continued during the…More
Protesters demand kidnap victim Antonio Vega’s safe return
Municipal authorities avoided the protest
On December 21, with signs, banners and slogans, dozens of inhabitants of San Antonio Tlayacapan…More