Mexico’s National Association of Private Schools (ANEP) announced that starting Mar. 1, the private schools belonging to the association will open their doors for optional in-person classes, despite the federal government’s epidemiological traffic light restrictions.
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The “Free Books” Program Begins in Neighborhoods and Communities
The municipal government’s Department of Culture and Traditions inaugurated the first station of the program “Libros Libres” (“Free Books”) in Colonia Guadalupe.
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Local Laboratories authorized to test for COVID-19
San Miguel de Allende’s Civil Protection released the names of the five local laboratories now authorized to carry out the COVID-19 test.
Possible New Mexican Strain of COVID-19 Under Investigation
The University Center for Health Sciences of the University of Guadalajara reported a possible new mutation of COVID-19: the E484K or Erik strain. So far the strain has been identified in four patients from Jalisco.
Federal Government Opens COVID Vaccination Registration for Older Adults
The Deputy Minister of Health Hugo López Gatell announced in a press conference that registrations will open for people 60 years of age or older to request the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The Pulque Route
During the contingency, producers of aguamiel (mead) and pulque (a traditional alcoholic drink made from fermented aguamiel) claim that sales have increased.
Farewell Tim Hazell
Members of the community send Farewell messages to Tim Hazell, our dear friend and contributor who passed away a few days ago.
Farewell Ernesto Herrera Godinez
Ernesto Herrera was the co-founder and president of Expresión en Corto, later Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF) through which he shared international film culture with the people of Mexico. After almost a month fighting COVID-19, he lost the battle;
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Yui Sakamoto: Mimeme
The extraordinary world of the young Japanese artist, Yui Sakamoto, will once again open its portals to the San Miguel de Allende public.
Galería Atotonilco Presents Internationally Acclaimed Ceramic Artist Gustavo Pérez
The 8th annual exhibition of the ceramic works of internationally acclaimed artist Gustavo Pérez is now open at Galería Atotonilco. San Miguel de Allende residents have a rare opportunity for the first view of a large selection of these world-famous works.
Tribute to Clavelito – Postponed
This concert, full of love and gratitude, is dedicated to that great being of strict goodness and sublime heart that I had the happiness and fortune to have as a father.
Writers’ Conference January Online Programs
The final two events of the January Session of San Miguel de Allende’s “Literary Season Online” both occur on Sat, Jan 23.
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Love and Chocolate: A presentation by Albert Coffee for Mujeres en Cambio
February is the month of love and friendship, culminating on the fourteenth of the month—a day dedicated to lovers everywhere.
The Next Generation Will Read About This in History Books
As an activity to encourage creativity and writing, at Ojalá Niños, children of the San Miguel Viejo community were asked to tell us how they have experienced the pandemic
Rotary Midday Dry Composting Toilet Grant Approved!
Our grant application for dry composting toilets was approved! US$212,236.20 provides education, training, and construction materials to 135 rural families for dry composting toilets.
The Personal Essay: Opportunities and Traps
We are in for a unique and rich treat for readers and writers interested in exploring the personal essay with the acclaimed writer, Iraj Isaac Rahmin. Rahmim will begin with a reading of his work and then we’ll move to an interview and discussion with the audience.
The Perfect Day Of Laura Torres, president of the Tourist Council
I have been in San Miguel for 18 years and really love it. I am president of the San Miguel de Allende Tourist Council and president of the Food Bank. I am a hotel lover, and that leads me to get up early in the morning.
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