The 10 governors who comprise the Federalist Alliance spoke out against next year's federal budget for the states. On Oct. 26 each state broadcasted a synchronized proclamation in opposition by governors, citizens and government officials.
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More Employment in San Miguel de Allende
The “Pollman International” project, an initiative to create jobs in the municipality, was presented at an inaugural event by municipal president Luis Alberto Villarreal and state governor Diego Sinhue.
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Guanajuato and the Federalist Alliance
The 10 governors who comprise the Federalist Alliance spoke out against next year's federal budget for the states. On Oct. 26 each state broadcasted a synchronized proclamation in opposition by governors, citizens and government officials.
More Employment in San Miguel de Allende
The “Pollman International” project, an initiative to create jobs in the municipality, was presented at an inaugural event by municipal president Luis Alberto Villarreal and state governor Diego Sinhue.
11th International José Alfredo Jiménez Festival will be Virtual
The 11th edition of the International José Alfredo Jiménez Festival will be digital, for the first time in its history. The festival will be available Nov. 20-23, honoring the "Son of the People" on the 47th anniversary of his death.
Sale of Fireworks Illegal in San Miguel de Allende
During the month of November the Department of Civil Protection will carry out operations for the confiscation of fireworks in the municipality, aiming to eliminate clandestine sales and thereby reduce the risks they cause the San Miguel population.
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There is Enough in the Budget for Gas and Internet
More than 5,000 portable wifi USB routers were delivered to private and public middle and high school students in San Miguel de Allende. In the first event with about 60 guests, the USB routers were awarded to students with the best grade point averages.
Stress on the Water System and Actions to Prevent Climate Change
In recent years San Miguel de Allende has seen hailstorms, like the one in July 2019, and atypical snowfalls, like the one in March 2016. These, along with floods and droughts are affecting inhabitants, but also one of the sectors on which up to 60 percent of San Miguel’s GDP depends: tourism.
Individuals to Donate Ceremonial and Archaeological Land in Cerro de las Tres Cruces
There was great upheaval by the damage that was “almost” done in the Cerro de las Tres Cruces ceremonial and archaeological site by SAPASMA, with its proposal to build an underground tank that would store up to 59,000 liters of water.
A Hotline Will Be Launched To Denounce Clandestine Parties
“If you don't take care of yourself we are going to lock you up before they lock us all up.”
ART
Lola Picó is a Painter on a Unique Creative Path
Lola Picó, an artist from Barcelona, Spain, has always been driven by her creativity. She worked for many years as a makeup artist and stylist in fashion, advertising, TV, and film, where she specialized in special effects.
S H I R A Thanksgiving Concert: Ancient Journey of Voices and Music Beyond Time
In March 2020, when global fear paralyzed our lives, when the media bombarded us with talk of illness and death, with streets empty, and uncertainty lurking behind closed doors, I wept.
Steve Ellis Transforms Copper
Illustrator, painter, sculptor, Steve Ellis traces his career back 45 years when he worked as an illustrator for the aerospace industry.
Cathy Taylor: Artist, Teacher, Mentor
Artist Cathy Taylor and her husband, Scott Simmons, visited San Miguel de Allende in 2015 looking for their forever home.
NGO NEWS
Jóvenes Adelante Announces 2021 Sponsorship Campaign for its Twentieth Anniversary
JA brings connection and joy to those living in or with second homes in San Miguel de Allende. It is the way our donors and almost 100 mentors with other volunteers make a lasting contribution to the growth and health of the poorer kids and families of this city.
Safe Holiday Bazaar Presented by Ojalá Niños
Come celebrate the wonderful talents of Ojalá Niños at their Holiday Bazaar, where you can find treasures and gifts in stained glass and a variety of hand-made items.
El Sindicato Turns 25 and Receives a Grant
At the start of the pandemic, historian Cristina Solís began working at El Sindicato in February; a month later it closed. She used the time to create programs for adults and youths, and even made El Sindicato classes available to people from their homes.
The San miguel Writers’ Conference Is Happening Now
Instead of our usual high-energy, five-day event in February, the San Miguel Writers’ Conference has spread out all of our usual events over a six-month period, October through March, our Literary Season Online. We have engaged easily the most star-studded lineup of authors we have ever assembled in one season.
David Mendoza presents “Healing Dance Concert”
David Mendoza is one of the San Miguel treasures, not just one of the best violín interpreters, but a very interesting composer as well. The English Grammy nominee Michael Hoppè (who has David as part of his shows around the country) praise David as “wonderfully expressive violin...one of the most beautiful sounds you can hear.”
Virtual Auditions: A Novel Challenge for Young Mexican Opera Singers
The Mexico District Auditions of the Metropolitan Opera National Council (MONC) are on the calendar for Dec. 17. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the application, selection, and audition processes have been changed from live to virtual, but the challenge did not intimidate aspiring young opera stars.
Upcoming International Writers’ Conference to be held Online
The 16th San Miguel International Writers’ Conference, organized by a local NGO, startet on Oct 11. The conference, which will be held online in a 6-month series, is devoted to readers, writers, and everything related to books. It has become one of the most sought after, prestigious literary events in the world.
Writers’ Conference Presents Joseph Boyden and a Memoir Panel
Most of us living in Mexico are in closer contact with active indigenous communities than we were before we moved here. Celebrated Canadian writer Joseph Boyden writes about the First Nations people of Canada, with themes similar to all indigenous groups.
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