Monthly Archives: July 2019
Leones win 3-1 over Tabasco, keeping winning streak alive
Merida, Yucatan — The Leones are back home at Kukulcán Alamo park, continuing a winning streak that has extended to six games.
Luis Juarez hit...
Proposed: Turn Calle 47 into a pedestrian-only zone
Another proposal to turn a busy Centro street into a pedestrian path has been floated, this one linking to a possible Mayan Train station.
Dog rescue begins in Chichen Itza archeological zone
Stray dogs roaming Chichen Itza will be cared for under a state-nonprofit initiative.
‘Hecho en Yucatan’ virtual store racks up real sales for local merchants
Two months after the launch of the "Hecho en Yucatan" online store, Mercado Libre has completed more than 250 transactions around the country.
The online...
Concrete-laden north is 3 degrees hotter than the rest of Merida
Merida, Yucatan — Despite ongoing reforestation campaigns, the city has a definite preference for concrete over trees.
Rapid growth and new roadways in the city's...
Save space and money with multi-use furniture
Multi-use furniture is growing in popularity not just in Mexico, but throughout North America, from Barrie, Ontario to Beaumont, Texas.
Why? They saves on space and...
2 injured when train strikes bus on Calle 60 Norte
Merida, Yucatan — A bus crossing the railroad tracks on Calle 60 Norte was struck by a train today.
Two were injured in the mishap, blamed...
Scientists who ensured healthy forests are fired, lab shut down
The Yucatan Peninsula's natural treasures are at risk with the federal government's closing of a 12-year-old science unit that protected its diverse plant life.
The...
Rain stops Leones’ hot streak, postponing final ‘Peninsular Classic’ game
Ciudad Campeche, Campeche — A rainout doused fans' hopes for a clean sweep on Sunday.
The final game in the "Peninsular Classic" series against cross-Peninsula rival...
Sanborns at Fiesta Americana shuts down, ending 24-year run
The hotel zone Sanborns, anchor store at the Fiesta Americana shopping arcade, has closed quietly after 24 years of operation.
Yucatan dominates Campeche in ‘Peninsular Classic’ series
Ciudad Campeche, Campeche — A rally in the fifth inning was lethal to the Leones' rivals when Luis Juarez hit a two-run single leading...
Mayan Balloon Festival to light the skies over Tahmek
The tiny municipality of Tahmek, about an hour east of Merida, will be soon under the glow of many colorful hot-air balloons once again....
Exotic birds seized from market stall at Lucas de Galvez
Federal authorities seized several cages housing exotic birds for sale at the Lucas de Galvez market.
Yucatan opens Peninsular Classic with 7-2 win over Campeche rivals
Ciudad Campeche, Campeche — Art Charles homered and had two hits, driving in two, and Yoanner Negrin allowed just four hits over seven innings...
Canada to reshape benefits system for expat seniors
Canada's estimated three million retired citizens living abroad are on a path to receive improved service from the government when a death occurs.
Shelf cloud looms over Merida; internet goes wild
A massive shelf cloud took Merida by surprise when it loomed over the city on Thursday.
A cheap flight and a whirlwind tour of Merida: How 1 couple did it
A new flight out of Tijuana is allowing travelers from southern California and Northern Mexico to explore Yucatan starting with a redeye that one...
Leones shut down Olmecas to sweep the series
Jose Aguilar had three hits and two RBIs as the Leones de Yucatan swept the Olmecas de Tabasco 12-0.
Proposal to reinstate circus animals in Mexico stirs up activists
Merida, Yucatan — A rally is planned Sunday to protest a proposal to return animal acts to circuses in Mexico.
The national ban on circus animals,...
Leones assures series victory with 3-2 win over Olmecas
Leo Heras scored on a forceout in the eighth inning, leading the Leones de Yucatan to a 3-2 win over the Olmecas de Tabasco.
3 artists’ unique approach to glass seen in 1 show at Le Cirque
Three Merida artists will present three ways to look at glass at an upcoming art exhibit in Santiago.
A reception for “Sentimientos Cristalizados,” featuring work...
Yucatan legislature may face gay marriage vote for 3rd time
Merida, Yucatan — Undaunted by two defeats in the state Congress, activists and defenders of same-sex marriage will present a citizen initiative to modify...
Passenger boat runs aground at Arrecife Alcranes
Progreso — A Sea Ray Sundancer ran aground on the Arrecife Alacranes, possibly damaging a federally protected area, police said.
The hull of the 47-foot...
Valle, Juarez guide Yucatan to sensational series opener in Tabasco
Villahermosa, Tabasco — Art Charles hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning and Dustin Crenshaw had an impressive debut on the mound Tuesday, leading...
