San Miguel de Allende’s Department of Culture and Traditions started the “urban gallery” project through which, in its first edition, the Malanquín “cajón” bridge has been decorated by 10 artists originating from or residing in San Miguel. It will be the first urban gallery in the state of Guanajuato. Guadalajara, Querétaro and Monterrey have previously implemented similar projects. The artists...
Conspiracy Theories and Uncertainty Clouding Elections
Since the U.S. presidential election a few days ago, I have received several questions from readers on the subject of computerized voting machines, specifically Dominion Voting Systems Corporation.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depressive mood disorder that re-occurs at roughly the same time each year.
Living in an Upended World: The Results Are in…What Do They Tell Us?
In my Aug. 26, 2020, article, I spoke about Restart-19, a German study whereby 1,500 volunteers were monitored for COVID-19 transmission after attending an indoor concert.
Xido by Artist Alberto Lenz, a Metaphor for Jóvenes Adelante
By Don Krim Acclaimed local artist Alberto Lenz has been donating 50 percent of sales of recent works to Jóvenes Adelante students suffering financially from the COVID-19 contingency. Don: Tell me about these new, highly evocative works. Alberto: The works are colored ink on paper, and I call the series “Xido San Miguel.” Xido, the Otomi word for white clay...
The Advance Directive in Guanajuato: Part 5 of 8
The advance directive is a document through which a person can ensure that his or her wishes are followed on whether or not to undergo medical procedures that prolong life in the event of a terminal stage, in which it would be impossible to continue living without medical assistance.
Conforming to the International Standard
Each year, more than 7,000 free emergency medical services are provided
by the Red Cross, be it for a car accident, a fire, a fall, or a fight.
Weekly Horoscopes Nov. 29
All Signs: Here’s the line-up for this week: The Sun and Mercury are in Sagittarius (described last week). Venus is in Scorpio, and Mars is still in Aries.
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.