Jalisco's latest beauty queen is all smiles
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- Published on Friday, 28 June 2013 16:49
- Written by GR Staff
Norma Consuelo Regalado Garibay, a retired teacher from La Huerta, has been crowned Jalisco’s Senior Queen (Reina de los Adultos Mayores) for 2013.
Quebec pens accord with Jalisco
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- Published on Friday, 28 June 2013 16:09
- Written by GR Staff
Jalisco Governor Aristotoles Sandoval and Quebec Premier Pauline Marois renewed 2009 sister-state agreement at a ceremony held at the Casa Jalisco Wednesday.
Municipal police force drops to just 11 officers
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- Published on Friday, 31 May 2013 13:01
- Written by Michael Forbes
If you think your municipality has security problems, spare a thought for the mayor of Jilotlan de los Dolores on the border of Michoacan.
SEP: School cuotas are voluntary
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- Published on Friday, 28 June 2013 16:04
- Written by GR Staff
Jalisco Education Department (SEP) officials have stressed that they will sanction school directors who deny students access to classes because they have failed to pay a voluntary “cuota” (fee).
Hurricane season starts right on cue
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 16:20
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Appearing right on cue, tropical storm Alvin churned up on May 15 about 1,000 kilometers off of Mexico’s Pacific coastline to mark the first day of the 2013 hurricane season. The storm quickly petered out over the next 48 hours, never gaining hurricane force as it slowly swirled northward a long distance from points between Acapulco and Manzanillo.
Cocula hosts 'mariachi Sundays'
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- Published on Friday, 28 June 2013 16:03
- Written by GR Staff
The Jalisco town of Cocula is often considered the “birthplace of mariachi,” although some historians would dispute that claim.
We should make filing crime complaints easier, police chief says
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 16:04
- Written by Michael Forbes
In an interview with Milenio newspaper this week, Jalisco Attorney General Luis Carlos Najera said one his biggest challenges is to convince citizens that they should file reports of crimes.
Rights agency targets child-care centers
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- Published on Friday, 21 June 2013 15:53
- Written by GR Staff
The State Human Rights Commission is once again calling for for the elaboration of a reliable database that lists all minors living in privately-run child-care centers (shelters) in Jalisco.
Jalisco expecting some rain this month
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 15:48
- Written by GR Staff
The probability of some rainfall falling in Jalisco this month is high, says the Universidad de Guadalajara (UdG) Institute of Meteorology and Astronomy (IAM).
Jalisco’s debt worst in Mexico
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- Published on Friday, 21 June 2013 15:51
- Written by Michael Forbes
Families under economic pressure shouldn’t be looking to the state’s politicians to set a good example about running up debt.
Ocotlan to get 3-million-dollar park
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 13:43
- Written by GR Staff
The Lake Chapala town of Ocotlan will soon have a new ecological park, complete with a medieval castle.
State cops ‘free’ slave laborers from Jalisco tomato farm
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- Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 16:07
- Written by Michael Forbes
Jalisco state police have rescued 275 people from five Mexican states who were living and working in slave-like conditions on a tomato farm in the municipality of Toliman.
Careless cops shoot baby puma
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 16:09
- Written by GR Staff
Municipal police officers from Zacoalco de Torres have shot and killed a baby puma as it was trying to protect itself from a forest fire.
Authorities were called after the puma was spotted in a built-up area after apparently taking refuge from a nearby blaze.
When police officers arrived they found the animal trapped by street dogs.
Hospital chief makes pledge on Blood Donor Day
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- Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 15:59
- Written by Michael Forbes
Only one percent of blood donations in the state of Jalisco are made with altruistic motives, according to Hector Raul Perez Gomez, the director of Guadalajara’s Civil Hospital.
‘Tequila Trail’ ibook goes on sale
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 15:30
- Written by GR Staff
The Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) has released a 73-page ibook that goes into detail about the state’s Ruta de Tequila (Tequila Trail), as well as providing plenty of useful information and links to all things related to Mexico’s famous liquor.
Hailstones the size of baseballs pound Jalisco town
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 17:02
- Written by Michael Forbes
The Guachimontones archaeological site and several local schools remained closed this week after a severe hail storm battered the Jalisco town of Teuchitlan, provoking flooding that damaged at least 90 properties.
State squares up to water chiefs over Temaca dam
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- Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 16:30
- Written by GR Staff
A royal battle is brewing after nine Jalisco state legislators visited the historic town of Temacapulín (Temaca), scheduled to be flooded to make way for the 200-million-dollar Zapotillo curtain dam under construction on the Verde River in the northeastern Los Altos region of the state.
Lake Chapala to benefit as work starts on new dam
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- Published on Friday, 07 June 2013 15:41
- Written by Michael Forbes
Jalisco Governor Aristoteles Sandoval and National Water Commission (CNA) Director David Korenfeld signed an agreement Thursday to construct the Purgatorio Dam on the Verde River, a project that could eventually satisfy almost two-thirds of thirsty metro-area Guadalajara’s potable water needs.
Fire season exacts heavy toll on Jalisco
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- Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 16:12
- Written by Michael Forbes
It’s been a tough year for firefighters in Jalisco. A substantial increase in the number of brush and forest fires has tested the resolve of firefighting forces in the state, as the “dry” season reaches its temperature peaks.
Heat wave to continue
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- Published on Friday, 07 June 2013 15:14
- Written by Michael Forbes
The sizzling temperatures will continue for another week, weather experts confirm.
Bosses won’t fund unemployment insurance
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- Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 16:03
- Written by GR Staff
Making good on a campaign promise, Jalisco Governor Aristoteles Sandoval has announced that he will shortly provide details on benefits for the unemployed.
“Those who have lose their jobs will not have to worry about how they are going to feed their children,” Sandoval said. Unemployment insurance will enable those made redundant to enter training and prepare to find work again, he added.