General News

Throngs of senior citizens queued up at the entrance of Chapala’s Banamex branch early this week to collect their monthly federal government stipends.

Chairs lined up in the lobby at Chapala City Hall were carefully spaced this week to help maintain social distancing for residents who came in to pay their 2022 property taxes.

The board of the Ajijic Society of the Arts  (ASA) is choosing not to run for their respective offices at the next election, scheduled Monday, February 7, 10 a.m. at La Bodega Ajijic.

José Guadalupe Dueñas Acosta was put back in the saddle as the Chapala government’s treasurer at the December 29 session of the City Council.

Like most other Lakeside area non-profit organizations challenged by current circumstances, Cruz Roja Chapala (CRC) is scrambling for funds to maintain vital community services.

Public health concerns notwithstanding, the Festival de Café, Chocolate y Vino will take place as scheduled Saturday, January 8, and Sunday, January 9, at the Ajijic Malecón. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both days. Admission is free of charge.

A couple from the town of Atotonilquillo will face prosecution on criminal charges in connection with the December 31 death of a 14-month-old infant.

The Chapala government started collecting annual property taxes and fees for water and sewage service as of Monday, January 3.