Monthly Archives: May 2019
Mexico has more endangered species than any other country, report states
Although Mexico is home to between 60 and 70 percent of the environmental diversity known on the planet, it is also the country with...
Neighbor narcs on marijuana crop; field seized peacefully
Merida, Yucatan — Military and police officers seized a marijuana garden Thursday after a neighbor complained about the illegal crop.
The location and size of...
Negrin, Valdez spur Yucatan to 3-1 win over Tijuana
A tough series ended on a high note when the Leones faced Mexican League rivals near the U.S. border.
Smaller taxi group bows out of Monday’s strike
Not all the taxi unions are in accord as Monday's planned strike approaches.
Members of TEY, the Taximetro drivers, rejected the call, said Jesus...
Progreso beach vendors fight city hall, find compromise
Vendors from along the malecon have already achieved some measure of victory while announcing the formation of a new group to protect their interests.
U.S. court upholds ban meant to protect vaquita
Rebuffing a White House appeal, A U.S. federal judge upheld a ban on fish and shrimp caught with gillnets in the uppermost part of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez.
Tijuana comes from behind to beat Yucatan
Junior Lake hit a walk-off solo homer as the Toros defeated the Leones de Yucatan 3-2 in an exciting game on Wednesday in Tijuana
Rare commercial flight to land at Chichen Itza airport
By early afternoon today, Chichen Itza International Airport will have welcomed its first commercial flight in many years.
Despite late rally, Yucatan falls to Tijuana 6-5
The Lions of Yucatan set up a fierce rally in the eighth inning but could not avoid falling 6-5 against the Toros de Tijuana.
Fuel theft discovered on pipeline at Merida-Progreso highway
A clandestine fuel tap was shut down by the Mexican Army and the federal police this morning at Kilometer 20 of the Merida-Progreso highway.
Pemex...
A warning about wood furniture in Mexico
Many expats buying wood furniture for their new homes in Mexico are not necessarily familiar with the different environment and vendors here.
Beer truck overturns to avoid hitting accident victim
Merida, Yucatan — A delivery truck filled with cases of beer overturned Monday after avoiding hitting the victim of another accident.
The driver swerved...
Avoiding haters on shows like ‘House Hunters International’
We saw it happen again. A young couple from the States goes on one of those cable television shows, pretending to search for a...
Leones beat Tijuana 4-2, winning series in a historic night of baseball
Tight pitching from Jose Samayoa led to the Leones' 4-2 victory, and a series win, over the Toros de Tijuana.
Politics blamed as fewer U.S. tourists visit Yucatan Peninsula
Tourism in Yucatan and Quintana Roo grew 3 percent last year, when counting travelers from everywhere but the United States.
Environment minister replaced after she delays flight
The former governor of Chiapas is stepping in as the new environment minister after his predecessor caused an uproar at an airport.
Josefa Gonzalez Blanco...
Hernandez’s double leads Yucatan to 4-3 win over Tijuana
Hector Hernandez hit a run-scoring double in the fifth inning, leading the Leones de Yucatan to a 4-3 win over the Toros de Tijuana on Saturday.
The good-sleep checklist you need before furnishing your bedroom
When furnishing a new home in Mexico for clients, I have a checklist that helps create a relaxing bedroom. Here are some of the...
Green turtles’ tumors cause alarm in Mexico’s Caribbean coast
While the tumors sometimes go away on their own, there is no treatment or surgery to address FP.
Obituary reveals Merida-based blogger died from asthma attack
The mystery was lifted over a popular Merida blogger's death when her hometown obituary was published.
Rachel Ann Jones, just a month short of...
Restaurants challenged for encroaching on Santa Lucia park space
As in Progreso, tables and chairs in the Centro should not claim permanent positions in public spaces, a business leader says.
Merida English Library shuts down so renovations can conclude
Return those borrowed books as soon as possible, because the Merida English Library is closing Saturday, June 1.
They won't open again until the...
Vendors’ property cleared from Progreso beaches, malecon
Vendors in Progreso can no longer leave furniture for rent on the beach or walkway overnight.
Storm forecasters closely monitor Yucatan’s Gulf coast
Just in time for the first day of hurricane season, the southern Gulf of Mexico may serve as the breeding ground for another tropical...
