On Sun., Jan. 10, the Tamaulipas government reported the first patient in Mexico with a new strain of COVID-19 called B117. According to the Department of Health, the patient has been intubated since Saturday.
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Guanajuato Continues on Red Light
Guanajuato’s Department of Health announced that the state will continue operating under red epidemiological traffic light until Jan. 17.
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IN SAN MIGUEL, RED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TRAFFIC LIGHT “DOES NOT CHANGE ANYTHING”
Before the switch from orange to red traffic light in the state of Guanajuato, today, places such as cantinas, bars,...
Characters of San Miguel: Manuel “El Motor” López Ríos
RIP "El Motor."This article was originally published on August 10, 2018. Today we will remember its whistle, and the cakes of all the ingredients.
Mexico’s Vaccination Plan
Mexico’s Deputy Health Minister Hugo López Gatell, announced in the president's Dec. 8 morning conference that the coverage goal for the mass vaccination plan against COVID-19 is to vaccinate at least 75 percent of the population aged 16 and over by the end of 2021.
What is typically done in town in the way of gift giving and tipping during Christmas season?
The Christmas Season is at hand. I want to know what is typically done in town in the way of gift giving and tipping this time of year. I know that folks paid a salary receive something called an “alguinaldo” from their employers that is sort of a year end bonus. Should I additionally give small gifts to house staff and gardeners What would be appropriate gifts? Should I tip the gas delivery people, the trash collectors, etc?
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Christmas Bonus for Garbage Collectors
Salome Clark is a 17-year-old girl from Chicago with a big heart and she is now a resident of San Miguel continuing her focus on helping others.
Here We Go Again
Atención had a conversation with San Miguel’s municipal president, Mayor Luis Alberto Villarreal. He shared a message for the community, which he says has supported the municipality rising up in the face of this year’s complex conditions. Villarreal also told us about projects lined up for 2021, including his intention to seek a second consecutive term as mayor.
Goodbye 2020, hello 2021 a la 1998
On New Year’s Eve, the grapes, champagne, and kisses will have to be enjoyed at home—but with a lot of music, starting at 10pm.
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New Artwork and Holiday Gifts at Calderoni Gallery
Galería Calderoni, located within the iconic design center Fabrica La Aurora, is featuring new artwork by three women artists along with smaller paintings and prints, designer jewelry, scarfs, and décor items that would make perfect Christmas gifts.
We Cannot Breathe
Casa Michoacana is an art gallery with jewelry, ceramics, and painting among other things. It brings the best quality and designs in popular art from different regions of the country, and Michoacán is one of the most representative regions.
San Miguel Writers’ Conference Presents Star-Studded Events Online
“People don’t get how fabulous these online events are. There’s no straining to hear from the back rows. You are totally intimate and personal with these famous authors! It’s the most star-studded lineup of programs the Writers’ Conference has ever pulled together!” This, according to a fan of the new online format of the Writers’ Conference.
Another Secret Place in San Miguel: Barro.Co Clay Studio
San Miguel de Allende is a town that is full of secret places and secret things to do. Without a doubt, one of these is the Barro.Co Clay Studio in the San Antonio neighborhood.
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2020 A Year to Remember at Jóvenes Adelante
Few of us will ever forget 2020! With a cautious sigh of relief the year is ending a bit more hopeful than it has been since March. Jóvenes Adelante had a busy summer and fall with some notable achievements. JA had 270 applicants at the beginning of the year and despite
Mujeres en Cambio Goes Virtual
By Don Caldwell Mujeres en Cambio (MeC) scholarships offer an opportunity for a better future for the young women we...
Gifts That Keep on Giving
By Robin Loving During the giving season, you might be inspired by what one of San Miguel de Allende’s spiritual...
Young Opera Singers Ready for First Virtual Auditions
In these times of uncertainty, nobody has been able to conduct business as usual.
This is even more true for soprano Jacinta Barbachano. She is among the 29 young Mexican opera singers who will participate in the first virtual auditions of the MetOpera National Council’s (MONC) Mexico District on Dec. 17.
Writers’ Conference January Online Programs
The Writers’ Conference Executive Committee wishes all readers and writers a Happy and Productive New Year. We invite you to start the year off with inspiration from two distinguished authors who will be speaking to you right in your own living room!
San Miguel Poetry Café Presents: Alan Chazaro, Carolyn Studer, and Subalekha
The San Miguel Poetry Café will feature two local San Miguel poets, Carolyn Studer and Subalekha, and one “returning son,” Alan Chazaro, who will read via Zoom on Thurs, Dec 17, 5pm. The online event is free of charge. Pre-registration is required at sanmiguelliterarysala.org
They are the Rompe Pera
On December 12 i Mezcal-Art is putting together a dance-a-thon in their location at Calzada de la Estación 59.
San Miguel Writers’ Conference Presents Star-Studded Events Online
“People don’t get how fabulous these online events are. There’s no straining to hear from the back rows. You are totally intimate and personal with these famous authors! It’s the most star-studded lineup of programs the Writers’ Conference has ever pulled together!” This, according to a fan of the new online format of the Writers’ Conference.
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