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Community17 Mar

So you wanna be a writer?

The close knit and dedicated Mazatlán writers group has produced several published authors.

Community15 Mar

Welcome to Mazatlán: Foreigners living in the City Offer Free Tourist Information

To counteract negative publicity, a group of Mazatlán foreign residents stepped in to show tourists the city is safe and welcoming.

Community7 Mar

Chili Cook Off A HOT Success

Over 150 chili lovers turned up at the Las Jaibas RV Park 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off to make it a fun afternoon and successful event.

Community19 Feb

Daniel Garrison of Copala – AUDIO

In this audio interview before he passed away, Daniel Garrison explains how a Mexican President put Copala on the map.

Community19 Feb

Large Donation Aids Padres y Compadres

For six years running, Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay has raised donations for the mothers and volunteers of Padres y Compadres.

Community14 Feb

Sweet Dahlia

She came to the animal shelter wrapped in a towel, no longer able to be cared for by her aging owner.

Community27 Jan

Author and Geographer Richard Rhoda on his collaborative book: Geo-Mexico

Richard Rhoda, guest speaker at the Library Fundraiser on January 30, says Mexico is more significant than gringos realize.

Community16 Jan

New Consular Agent Assumes Role in Mazatlán

After four months without a consul, The United States Consulate in Mazatlán has a new man in charge of the agency.

Community5 Jan

A Day in the Life of the Animal Shelter

There’s never a boring day at the Amigos de los Animales shelter.

Community18 Dec

Santa Baby, Would you Mind?

MazMessenger reader, Jennifer, would really like Santa to stop by Costco on his way down to Mazatlán.

Community11 Dec

Mazatlán Mourns the Loss of Ricardo Urquijo

Affectionately known as Cayo, Ricardo Urquijo had an enormous influence in elevating the cultural climate in Mazatlán.

Community10 Dec

Canadian Honoured by City Hall

Rotarian Allan Kuechle was instrumental in donating 39 vehicles to social service organizations in Sinaloa.

Community25 Nov

Festival de la Luz Bigger & Better This Year

Mazatlán’s Asociación de Hoteles Tres Islas promises a spectacular evening of fireworks and parades for children and adults.

Community29 Oct

Living in the Dumps

Between the outskirts of Colonia Urías and the airport lies the small cosmos of the city’s sanitation fill, where reporter Zane Plemmons discovered a thriving, homogeneous community.

Community9 Oct

For a Summer Get-away, Lake Chapala has a lot to Offer

Contributor Peter Murphy finds Lakeside a cool, refreshing way to beat the Mazatlán heat.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Dinner Dance Fundraiser – 09 Jun
  • English movies playing in Mazatlan this week.
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THE DAY IN HISTORY

May 18, 1781: On this date the Inca José Gabriel Condorcanqui, known as "Tupac Amaru," was assassinated by the Spanish conquistadores.

by Eduardo Olivares A

NATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Mexican presidential candidates mostly mute on drug wars – 17 May
  • Members of Mexican drug gang are convicted in San Diego killings – 17 May
  • Despite bribery probe, Wal-Mart profit jumps 10.1% – 17 May
  • Generals Held in Drug Inquiry – 17 May
  • Migrants’ Rights Activist Is Leaving Mexico – 17 May
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Chicago Protests Draw Thousands Before NATO Event - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • 賴昌星一審被判無期徒刑 並處沒收個人全部財產 - 國際日報 - 18 May 12
  • Regime forces fire on massive Syrian protests - ABC Online - 18 May 12
  • Heading Into Talks With Iran, US Sees Hopeful Signs - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • Greek politics, Spanish banks test fragile eurozone's survival - MiamiHerald.com - 18 May 12
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RECENT COMMENTS

  • There are over Five Million Illiterate Mexicans

    18 May

    Jack says: They are misleading themselves; what a shame.

  • City Police Chief Sought by Organized Crime Investigators

    18 May

    mike says: The cartels loose their power when the drugs are not illegal in the US of A, Just like prohibition, learn...

  • Meet Alwin A.A. van der Heiden, Nature Photographer

    18 May

    Judith says: Thanks for the great article about Alwin, Peter. Not only is Alwin a great talent and a dedicated environmentalist, but...

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READER POLL

If you could choose just one, what would be your favourite food in Mazatlán?

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  • PREVIOUS POLL

    The 2nd Annual Quicksilver surfing contest was postponed because organizers say they received no financial help from the tourism department. Should the State sponsor tourism events in Mazatlan?

    • Yes, they bring tourists and money. (55%, 46 Votes)
    • Depends on the event. (23%, 19 Votes)
    • No, they should be privately sponsored. (10%, 8 Votes)
    • Depends on government resources. (8%, 7 Votes)
    • Have no opinion. (4%, 3 Votes)

    Total Voters: 83

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