Taxi driver dies on Chapala highway
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 18:45
- Written by GR Staff
Taxi drivers assigned to the Guadalajara Airport have denied suggestions that they frequently drive over the speed limit on their way to and from Guadalajara and Lake Chapala.
Teen murder suspect in police custody
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 18:42
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
The Chapala teenager accused of fatally stabbing his older brother during a February 9 family dispute is now in the custody of juvenile justice authorities, facing prosecution for parricide.
Canadian envoy in Ajijic Wednesday
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 18:46
- Written by GR Staff
A reminder that Canadian Ambassador Sara Hradecky will be at La Nueva Posada in Ajijic on Wednesday, February 20 to give her annual talk on bilateral relations and Canada’s activities in Mexico.
España launches Ajijic resident advisory board
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 18:41
- Written by GR Staff
Ajijic’s new town administrator Hector España has launched his term by inviting native villagers and expat settlers to sit on an advisory board that will guide him in shaping an agenda for immediate improvements and long-term projects under the slogan “Somos Comunidad – We are Community.”
Rotary Club to host International Women’s Golf Classic
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 18:35
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Celebrating International Women’s Day and saluting the economic political and social achievements of women of this community and around the world, the Rotary Club of Ajijic will sponsor the 2013 International Women’s Golf Classic.
Cookoff shines with fun, sun, big winners
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 18:34
- Written by GR Staff
With a weekend of perfect weather and all the sweat and tears of a huge band of volunteers, the 35th Mexican National Chili Cookoff was a whopping success, drawing more than 8,000 visitors to the Tobolandia water park fairgrounds.
New Delegados sworn in to office
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 17:57
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
The Chapala city council wasted no time validating the election of new officials delegated to administrate local government matters in Ajijic, Atotonilquillo, Santa Cruz de la Soledad, San Antonio Tlayacapan and San Nicolas de Ibarra.
Lakeside tour group survives scary bus crash
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 16:40
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
A delightful five-day excursion to Puerto Vallarta turned into a harrowing experience for 40 lakesiders when their tour bus crashed while traveling homeward on Friday, February 22.
Notorious bandit in police crosshairs
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 17:10
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Chapala police are on the lookout for a lone burglar believed to be the perpetrator of at least a dozen home break-ins in the upper west sector of Ajijic.
Mexican man murdered, expat housemate injured in Riberas del Pilar
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 16:31
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
An elderly U.S. citizen was gravely injured and his Mexican companion murdered in their Riberas del Pilar residence during a violent encounter with unknown suspects.
Seasoned Canucks meet young buck Mexicans on the ice
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 17:03
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
A pair of local Canadian retirees and seven Mexican skaters took advantage of the ice rink set up at Chapala’s Carnaval fairgrounds to brush up on their hockey skills.
Local businessman escapes kidnappers
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- Published on Friday, 22 February 2013 18:36
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Confirming rumors concerning the recent kidnapping of a lakeside businessman, officials at the Chapala Minsiterio Publico (district attorney’s office) report that the victim managed to escape his captors and find safety.
Local heroes hampered by strapped finances
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 18:57
- Written by GR Staff
Ajijic Rotary Club president Norma Cannon (right) recently lived out a childhood fantasy, dressing in full gear for a training session with Chapala’s dedicated firefighters.
Ajijic taco vendor gunned down
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- Published on Friday, 22 February 2013 18:35
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
The proprietor of the popular late night Ajijic taco stand El Compadre was murdered at his place of business shortly before closing time in the early hours of Friday, February 15.
Chapala cops round up crime suspects
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 18:34
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
The Chapala Police has arrested a minor who appears to part of a gang responsible for recent burglaries that have plagued the Ajijic area.
Chapala teen suspected of slaying sibling
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- Published on Friday, 22 February 2013 18:32
- Written by GR Staff
Law enforcement authorities are on the hunt for a Chapala teenager who is reportedly on the run in connection with the February 9 fatal stabbing of his older brother.
What ever happened to CSI?
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 18:19
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
A recent rash of home burglaries has got many expatriate residents wondering about the current status of the grassroots Community Safety Initiative, better known as CSI Chapala.
Cookoff comes with a spicy history
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- Published on Friday, 22 February 2013 18:05
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
With chili pots and collateral commotion already bubbling furiously at the Tobolandia fairgrounds, it’s an apropos moment to offer newcomers a glance back at the origins of the 35th National Mexican Cookoff.
Canadian ambassador to give talk at Lakeside
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 17:57
- Written by GR Staff
Canadian Ambassador Sara Hradecky will be at La Nueva Posada in Ajijic on Wednesday, February 20 to give her annual talk on bilateral relations and Canada’s activities in Mexico.
Full house celebrates auditorium reopening
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- Published on Friday, 22 February 2013 17:18
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
The Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago is back in business following a major inside makeover.
Speed cameras on Chapala highway
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 17:55
- Written by GR Staff
Jalisco’s Transport Department (SVT) says motorists should expect to see mobile speed cameras installed on a regular basis at weekends on the Chapala-Guadalajara highway near the Ixtlahuacan turnoff.
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