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Jalisco obsidian: an ancient and modern-day marvel

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By Kristina Morgan Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed into a kind of rock by the rapid cooling

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Mexico’s Underground Railroad

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US slaves found freedom and safety in Mexico via the underground railroad By Kristina Morgan Mexico doesn’t usually come up

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Author/artist offers free DIY art amid Covid-19

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By Adelle Morgan-Cordero, May 1, 2020 Lake Chapala businesswoman-artist Diane Pearl, whose adult coloring books are featured on Amazon as

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Lake Chapala steps up: A Covid-19 Resource Guide

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Dispensa (dehs-pehn-sah) – literally meaning pantry, this is a commonly used term for a packet of essential staple goods such

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Ozone being used to Combat Covid-19 at Lake Chapala

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By Kristina Morgan-Meadows, April 4, 2020 We are all watching as the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths mount in

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Community Events Featured

Ajijic Thrills the World (video)

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The Thrill the World event, originally organized by local resident Elliott Joachim, is held every year in the Ajijic Plaza. This

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Featured Lifestyles

Surgeons offer hope to local woman

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After 25 years crippled and in pain, modern surgical techniques offer hope to local woman By Adelle Morgan-Cordero Every so often

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Retorno mural turns heads

BLC Staff altars, candles, Catrina, contest, contests, Day of the Dead, desfile, Guadalajara, homage, ixtlahuacan, Jalisco, Lake Chapala, mural, parade, prizes, Retorno, Sekta, tradition, urban art

By ADELLE MORGAN-CORDERO IXT DLM, Jalisco, 01 Nov 2018 — Once again the town of Ixtlahuacan de Los Membrillos (just

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About the Area Site Info Voting

New People’s Choice “Elite” award introduced

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And 2018 winners announced To mark the 5-year milestone for People’s Choice Awards winners, a new ‘Elite” award emblem has

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InterNations offers local expats a wealth of opportunities

BLC Staff adventure, brunch, dance, events, expats, Guadalajara, healthy living, information exchange, InterNations, Lake Chapala, networking, outdoor, sports, vegan, wine tasting

Lakeside Chapala is a mix of cultures from all over the globe. Many here may not yet know about a

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