Chapala city hall responded quickly to the call for action that followed a recent highway tragedy on the western outskirts of Ajijic. In the wake of the January 22 deaths of a senior citizen and her young grandson caused by a speeding and intoxicated motorist, residents of several outlying neighborhoods drew up a petition asking for immediate steps to boost pedestrian safety along the main highway.

Local professional and amateur artists are invited to participate in a sidewalk drawing contest scheduled for Sunday, February 19 on the Chapala malecon in front of the Beer Garden Restaurant.

Empresa Centenario, the private company holding the contract to operate Carnaval Chapala 2012, is working closely with municipal police chief Reynol Contreras to guarantee the public adequate safety and security measures during the festivities.

Lakeside is bracing itself for Mardi Gras mayhem as thousands of revelers let down their hair for 12 straight days of Carnaval festivities.

Women living in one of Chapala’s most economically challenged neighborhoods are taking advantage of a new maternal health program spearheaded by registered nurse and midwife Sylvia Flores.

The Chapala area’s annual Carnaval festivities kick into action next weekend, running in full-tilt party mode through February 21 – better known in other parts as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday.