Lua is a rescue dog that came back from the brink of dying to be a healthy, happy dog… she’s just one of a few dogs we are highlighting this week who are looking for homes. In addition, read about a new book for children (in English AND Spanish) about how to treat a dog…

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This week, read about Aleks Syntek, born in the Yucatan. Also, the facts about gun ownership in Mexico, genetically modified corn, a traditional Maya medicine hospital facility and much more.

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Carmen is being performed this week! and if you are looking for used furniture or clothes, there are three “garage” sales coming up, all benefiting good causes. Also, some fabulous trova performances this week, and some great fiestas in places like Tecoh and Dzilam Gonzalez…

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January 25, 2011 will mark the one-year anniversary of a friend, someone who was a witness to one of Mexico’s most historic and horrific moments of the 20th Century…

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Puppies can no longer be sold on the street, YES is holding a money & tax seminar, a chess star is released from prison to his new job and sustainable tourism workshops ensure that traditions will continue…

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The Festival of the City continues with trova and other music. But the BIG event this week is international star, Juanes, performing outdoors at the Monumento de la Patria on Saturday night for free…

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The Yucatan Symphony Orchestra has nine unique and exciting programs for the first half of 2011. Read all about them here, then click on the link for information about buying tickets…

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An Irish pub on Paseo de Montejo, walking distance from the Plaza Grande.

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This week, the City of Merida celebrates itself… with lots of music and dance. Don’t miss Trovafusion on Tuesday, vintage Beatlemania on Thursday and Felipe de La Cruz on Friday. Merida has so much to share…

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This week, find out about a youth hostel for indigenous Maya, the increase in respiratory ailments but decrease in the flu and why, why Progreso is going to be a hot spot next year, learn a bit about cenotes, and how those cruise ships contribute to Yucatan’s economy…

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The U.S. Consulate has issued a news brief regarding an outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease at the Regency Club Vacation Resort and Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa (formerly Reef Club Cozumel).

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This week read about what is going on with the churches in Downtown, a group of young expat girls in Merida, coral farming in Quintana Roo and do you know what to do with your Chirstmas tree?

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This week look for new art shows, TWO concerts by the Yucatones, including Alfred Rordame with his sitar and Yucatecos with their beautiful voices, and the Festival of the City, too!

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Governor Ivonne Ortega has big plans for Chichen Itza and the surrounding area. One of Yucatan Living’s intrepid reporters attended the meeting and tells us all about it…

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This week, read about the new program for Cities of Peace, a new plant opening in Motul, what the State of Yucatan is doing about the cold weather for some of its less fortunate citizens, and much more…

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This week begins the Festival of the City, celebrating the lovely city of Merida. Of course, there’s a lot more than that going on…

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