The second issue of
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
Here's a link to the Magazine
Please
share the charity document, patronize the supportive businesses, &
enjoy the articles, photos, & videos! If you'd like to donate $15 to
your favorite charity to have an ad in this 2015 issue, contact me at
westofcuba@gmail.com
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
Sacred Heart of Jesus church celebrates anniversary
Celebran aniversario
De iglesia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Lanrry PARRA
Dozens of parishioners joined in the anniversary celebration this weekend of the creation of the church in colonia La Gloria.
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de mayo.-
Dozens of parishioners joined in the anniversary celebration this weekend of the creation of the church in colonia La Gloria.
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de mayo.-
Raising awareness of pet owners about Animal Protection Law
Conciencian a dueños de mascotas
Sobre Ley de Protección y Bienestar Animal
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de mayo.-
Blaming private boats for incidents of injuries to whale sharks
Culpan a particulares
De incidentes en los que se lesiona al tiburón ballena
Lanrry PARRA
The licensees who take tourists to the whale shark area say mishaps which damage whale sharks always involve private boats that are allegedly transporting family and friends. They say to avoid such problems, authorities should implement more efficient security measures to maintain control of vessels that do not have the appropriate permits to perform this activity. They say often these vessels are conducting this activity on a commercial basis, but without permits or the corresponding courses, and in fact the persons on board are not family or friends, they are tourists.
The licensees who take tourists to the whale shark area say mishaps which damage whale sharks always involve private boats that are allegedly transporting family and friends. They say to avoid such problems, authorities should implement more efficient security measures to maintain control of vessels that do not have the appropriate permits to perform this activity. They say often these vessels are conducting this activity on a commercial basis, but without permits or the corresponding courses, and in fact the persons on board are not family or friends, they are tourists.
The Director of the Whales Shark Biosphere, Maria del Carmen Garcia Rivas said in 2014 there was only one reported case of a whale shark injured by boat propellers.
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de mayo.-
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We are sharing the criteria for the second state competition for Young Environmentalists
Les compartimos la convocatoria del II Consejo Estatal de Jóvenes Ambientalistas.
Animals are our friends. Law for Animal Welfare and Protection
Los animales son nuestros amigos.
Ley de protección y bienestar animal.
Raciel Roman Valeriano. Great teacher, excellent companion and wonderful friend.
Raciel Roman Valeriano. Gran profesor, excelente compañero y mejor amigo.
The Municipal Department of Ecology of Isla Mujeres, along with members of the Citizens' Council for Care and Animal Welfare (CCDA), are going throughout the municipality in order to raise awareness among pet owners about the Law for Animal Protection and Welfare in Quintana Roo.
The goal is to establish direct contact with pet owners and discuss the responsibilities to be assumed from the moment you get a pet. They are going door to door to inform residents about the new Law for the Protection and Welfare of Animals which applies to all the municipalities of the state, and its implications. They are using flyers, leaflets and brochures, and putting up plastic posters in strategic points like parks, schools, tortillerias, and other crowded places.
During the visits to the homes, they explain that a responsible pet owner should take time to walk their pet, and these responsibilities include using a leash and picking up the feces. A fundamental issue is participation in campaigns for vaccination against rabies and sterilization since a healthy pet is a better companion and part of a healthy family.
This work is being carried out in all the colonias, said the director of Ecology, Carlos Barranco. Some points of the Act are...
Animal welfare means the state in which the animal has their health, behavioral and physiological needs met in the face of changes in their environment, generally imposed by humans.
Cruelty: Acts of brutality, sadistic or bestiality with any animal, either by direct action, omission or negligence.
Abuse: Any event, act or omission by a human being that can cause pain, physical damage, or suffering, affecting the welfare, endangering the life of the animal, or seriously affecting their health or physical integrity, as well as exposure to conditions of overexploitation of their physical ability for any purpose.
Dignity and respect: The measures of this Act and its regulations as well as international treaties, environmental regulations and the Mexican official standards, established to avoid pain, physical impairment or suffering during their possession or ownership, breeding, capture, transfer, display , quarantine, marketing, development, training or slaughter of animals
During the visits to the homes, they explain that a responsible pet owner should take time to walk their pet, and these responsibilities include using a leash and picking up the feces. A fundamental issue is participation in campaigns for vaccination against rabies and sterilization since a healthy pet is a better companion and part of a healthy family.
This work is being carried out in all the colonias, said the director of Ecology, Carlos Barranco. Some points of the Act are...
Animal welfare means the state in which the animal has their health, behavioral and physiological needs met in the face of changes in their environment, generally imposed by humans.
Cruelty: Acts of brutality, sadistic or bestiality with any animal, either by direct action, omission or negligence.
Abuse: Any event, act or omission by a human being that can cause pain, physical damage, or suffering, affecting the welfare, endangering the life of the animal, or seriously affecting their health or physical integrity, as well as exposure to conditions of overexploitation of their physical ability for any purpose.
Dignity and respect: The measures of this Act and its regulations as well as international treaties, environmental regulations and the Mexican official standards, established to avoid pain, physical impairment or suffering during their possession or ownership, breeding, capture, transfer, display , quarantine, marketing, development, training or slaughter of animals
At the Middle School, teachers and students offered homage to the beloved and respected teacher Raciel Roman Valerio.
En la Secundaria Técnica no. 1, docentes y alumnos ofrecieron sentido homenaje al querido y respetado profesor Raciel Roman Valerio.
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From Tvisla Mujeres (You can join this fb page at this link)
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Noti Isla Mujeres (you can join this page on FB at this link & view the photos)
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Promoting solar drip irrigation
Promueven riego por goteo solar
[+] Ver mas
The technique of solar drip irrigation will be used along the street Paseo de los Peces in La Gloria, with planting of ornamental plants this weekend, in a novel use of sea water and evaporation, which removes the salt."The solar drip is a very efficient, simple and inexpensive irrigation system that can help millions of farmers in the world to achieve an increase in its production using up to 10 times less water," according to a specialist.
There will be a presentation at the site on Wednesday, said a representative for the CCDA, citizens committee, Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez. This irrigation technique is known as Kondenskompressor. The road Paseo de los Peces is about 400 linear meters, and will be an example to extend the plan to other roads, with the agreement of the neighbors, but to start, it would need the support of a school, and it has not been specified if this will be the high school, Colegio Bachilleres. Volunteer, teens, and children who are interested in joining the campaign for rational use of water are being recruited.
Trash left behind
Basura por doquier[+] Ver mas
Trash at the Trash Transfer facility has been significantly reduced but the problem of littering remains, as well as the need for new garbage trucks.
Legal complaint because his dog was castrated
Demanda penal porque castraron a su perro[+] Ver mas
While there currently a public awareness campaign going on about prevention of mistreatment of animals, Oscar Argüelles Nájera went to the Ministerio Publico (MP-Prosecutor's Office) to file a complaint against those who authorized the castration of his pet. He acknowledged that his brown and white, 8 month old Pitbull often sneaks out into the street and defecates in the streets, but it disappeared and when he investigated, he went to the office of the volunteers at the Mundaca Hacienda, and found they had rescued the dog, and he was unaware of the castration.
Hours later he realized because of the way the dog was walking. He returned to the office and was told the persons responsible for the authorization were the members of the Citizen Committee (CCDA), who are putting up signs in recent days in the streets to promote the care of pets. He said he wanted to breed his pet and now his plan is thwarted, but he wanted to explain, that in the end, he is not against the measures being taken in the animal care campaign. He is in contact with the CCDA to listen to reason and recognize responsibilities, but the complaint was already in progress, after he went to the MP who are looking to collect the necessary facts to deal with it.
Meanwhile the Department of Ecology is supporting the work of the CCDA, who are conducting tours around the island to raise awareness among pet owners about the Law for the Protection and Welfare of Animals in Quintana Roo.
Yesterday....
Deteriorating building
Vivienda se desmorona [+] Ver mas
Around 10:30pm chunks of concrete fell from this deteriorating building on Nicolas Bravo Street, near the basketball court. A similar event occurred previously and the area was cordoned off for several days. Neighbors want Civil Protection to persuade the owner to intervene, noting the building is over 40 years old, and has been neglected. Walking through the area are people going to the Catholic Church, hotel guests of the Rocamar, and hundreds of people using the road. It is noted that the two story house has cracks on all sides. There are also concerns about the effects a hurricane could have.
Against mistreatment of animals
Contra el maltrato animal +] Ver mas
It is called "Responsible Owners" .
Sunday.......
Fishing tournament sets new record
Nuevo récord en torneo de pesca. [+] Ver mas
They broke the record for number of participant with 122 competitors for this 12th edition of the tournament. .
Amid the tension over the delays in the delivery of permits for whale shark tours, there are persistent reports indicating that the whale shark area is being used, because of a lack of vigilance. It is a vast area of 300,000 hectares of open see where the species feed, and the Harbor Master offered to investigate these boats. The Harbor Master, Ismael Gonzalez, learned of this via a text to the newspaper indicating that on Saturday there were several "Pirates" with fishing rods, referring to the tournament being used as camouflage. The Harbor Master said SEMARNAT did not issue any documents before the close of business on Friday afternoon and they are not open on Saturday, so there were no authorizations to go out this weekend.
As you may recall, the Harbor Master confirmed that last week the boat "Ceviche" was prevented from departing, allegedly for the whale shark area, with tourists on board, after a complaint was made against the boat.
In the text message about boats with tourists in the whale shark area, which the Harbor Master offered to investigate, it alleged that there were about nine boats in the whale shark area on Saturday, including “Altair”, “Pajarito”, and Lizardo”. Some claim that boats have been taking tourists out to the area since April, due to the lack of inspectors from PROFEPA (Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection.).
The permits are expected to arrive on Monday, and then the paperwork will be done with the Harbor Master so they can go out on Tuesday. One of the sellers of these services, Daniel Torres, said they should know this by noon on Monday, and will start selling tours then, for departure on Tuesday and after.
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[+] Ver mas
There will be a presentation at the site on Wednesday, said a representative for the CCDA, citizens committee, Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez. This irrigation technique is known as Kondenskompressor. The road Paseo de los Peces is about 400 linear meters, and will be an example to extend the plan to other roads, with the agreement of the neighbors, but to start, it would need the support of a school, and it has not been specified if this will be the high school, Colegio Bachilleres. Volunteer, teens, and children who are interested in joining the campaign for rational use of water are being recruited.
Trash left behind
Basura por doquier[+] Ver mas
Legal complaint because his dog was castrated
Demanda penal porque castraron a su perro[+] Ver mas
Hours later he realized because of the way the dog was walking. He returned to the office and was told the persons responsible for the authorization were the members of the Citizen Committee (CCDA), who are putting up signs in recent days in the streets to promote the care of pets. He said he wanted to breed his pet and now his plan is thwarted, but he wanted to explain, that in the end, he is not against the measures being taken in the animal care campaign. He is in contact with the CCDA to listen to reason and recognize responsibilities, but the complaint was already in progress, after he went to the MP who are looking to collect the necessary facts to deal with it.
Meanwhile the Department of Ecology is supporting the work of the CCDA, who are conducting tours around the island to raise awareness among pet owners about the Law for the Protection and Welfare of Animals in Quintana Roo.
Yesterday....
Deteriorating building
Vivienda se desmorona [+] Ver mas
Around 10:30pm chunks of concrete fell from this deteriorating building on Nicolas Bravo Street, near the basketball court. A similar event occurred previously and the area was cordoned off for several days. Neighbors want Civil Protection to persuade the owner to intervene, noting the building is over 40 years old, and has been neglected. Walking through the area are people going to the Catholic Church, hotel guests of the Rocamar, and hundreds of people using the road. It is noted that the two story house has cracks on all sides. There are also concerns about the effects a hurricane could have.
Against mistreatment of animals
Contra el maltrato animal +] Ver mas
It is called "Responsible Owners" .
Sunday.......
Fishing tournament sets new record
Nuevo récord en torneo de pesca. [+] Ver mas
| "Pirates" go to the whale sharks |
| “Piratas” acuden al tiburón ballena[+] Ver mas |
As you may recall, the Harbor Master confirmed that last week the boat "Ceviche" was prevented from departing, allegedly for the whale shark area, with tourists on board, after a complaint was made against the boat.
In the text message about boats with tourists in the whale shark area, which the Harbor Master offered to investigate, it alleged that there were about nine boats in the whale shark area on Saturday, including “Altair”, “Pajarito”, and Lizardo”. Some claim that boats have been taking tourists out to the area since April, due to the lack of inspectors from PROFEPA (Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection.).
The permits are expected to arrive on Monday, and then the paperwork will be done with the Harbor Master so they can go out on Tuesday. One of the sellers of these services, Daniel Torres, said they should know this by noon on Monday, and will start selling tours then, for departure on Tuesday and after.
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| View from the rooms. |
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bufalo, Bahama Mama, Compadres Barbacoa or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or Seso Loco. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants.
May Events
Sunrise ~6:15a
Sunset ~7:10p
Moonrise over the Caribbean
May 2 6:10
May 3 7:01
May 4 7:54
May 5 8:48
May 6 9:43
May 7 10:36
Thursday, April 30 Regata del Sol al Sol Cocktail Party at Ballyho's (1:30), Poker Run (3:30p), Mayor's Reception (7p)
Thursday, April 30 Dia del Nino / Children's Day
May 1, Friday: Dia del Trabajo - Labor Day. A national public holiday with political and labor union marches and official speeches. Schools, banks and government offices are closed.
May 1. Friday: Regata del Sol al Sol Amigo's Regatta: Children board (10:30a), Departure (~11:30a) Awards ceremony at Buhos (7p)
May 3, Sunday: Dia de la Santa Cruz - Day of the Holy Cross
This celebration dates back to colonial times. Construction workers decorate crosses with flowers and mount them on buildings under construction, and have picnics at the site.
May 5. Tuesday: Cinco de Mayo (Battle of Puebla). No school. This date is commemorated more enthusiastically in the US, as general celebration of Mexican culture (and opportunity for abundant consumption of salsa, chips, and Mexican beer.).
Here it is an 'optional' holiday (office & bank closings vary state to state) commemorating the victory of Mexican troops against a large number of French troops in 1862.
(Then, more French troops arrived, sending Benito Juarez's government into exile, and Maximilian was crowned emperor of Mexico in 1864. At the time, the US was involved with its Civil War, 1861-65. {Link:How Battle of Puebla affected US Civil War.} Then the US supported Mexico and invoked the Monroe Doctrine against European involvement in the Western Hemisphere. Napoleon III withdrew French troops in 1866.)
Soggy Peso is having a Cinco de Mayo party w Jeff Current playing music 5-7:30
May 6, Wednesday...Inauguration of a painting exhibit at the Magana Maritime Terminal-continues for 2 weeks: “Mujeres del Caribe, Arte en Todas Partes”
Thursdays at 8:30p at Poc Na
May 8, Friday: Artes en Todas Partes event, maybe. TBA
7th Annual Water Rally (Teens compete in teams & learn about water conservation and processing)
May 10, Sunday: Mothers Day (Restaurants will be busy, and florists & mariachis.)
May 14, Thursday...see PocNa poster
May 15, Friday: Teacher's Day. No School.
Artes en Todas Partes Event, maybe,TBA.
Start of Turtle Nesting Protection Program along the eastern coast and the eggs are incubated at the Tortugranja, with public releases of hatchlings in the fall. (Hawksbills begin laying in earlier, so tours are made to watch for their nests starting ~May 1)
Start of the Whale Shark tour season may vary and continues until ~Sept. 15th
May 16, Saturday
You're
invited to the annual pink wig breakfast, with raffle, gifts and
awards. 200 peso donation. You and your friends can wear your favorite
color and of various colors, in the design you prefer. Tickets available
at the offices of Por Siempre Viva, phone 8770073May 21, Thursday...see Poc Na poster
Fishing Tournament May 22, 23, & 24 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
(May 22 & 23: From Xcaret to Cozumel: Travesia Sagrada Maya - Sacred Mayan Journey. Recreating the pilgrimage of the ancient Maya to worship the Goddess lxChel, canoeists in pre-hispanic-style vessels race approximately 17 miles.)
May 28-30 Posada Beach: Maya Riviera Film Festival
May 29, Friday No School (Last Friday of Month...Technical Meetings)
Discontinued for low season
No Artists Fair in May, scheduled to resume in November
The Women's Fishing Tournament, "La Dorada", organized by the DIF is planed for June 26 & 27.
Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross: Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Items for Little Yellow School House, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
For donations to Zapatos Para Los Ninos.. please contact Greg at bullridersnider@yahoo.com, or find them on Facebook at "Shoes For The Children."
Music:
Miguel's high season schedule:
Sunday: The Sol Rockers @ El Patio 9p - 11p
Monday: Miguel solo @ El Patio 6:30p - 8:30p
Tuesday: La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio 9:15p - 11:15p
Wednesday: The Sol Rockers@ El Patio 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Thursday: Miguel Solo @ el Patio 6p - 8p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Friday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
Saturday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
John Cain's schedule (Updated mid May)
Sunday & Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm El Patio Sol Rockers
Thursday Bahia Tortuga 6:45-8:45
Saturday. El Patio solo 630-830
Sunday The Sol Rockers 730-930 , Isla-Cali 930-1130
Monday Isla-Cali 930-1130
Tuesday Ryan Rickman 7-9:30
Wednesday The Sol Rockers 7:30-9:30
Thursday Miguel 7:30-9:30
Friday Rayan Rickman 7-9:30
Saturday Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
For June
Sunday Jazz from Toronto 5-7
Monday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Miguel 7:30-9:30
Tuesday Banda sin Nombre 9:30-11:30
Wednesday Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Thursday Miguel 7:30-9:30, Jazz from Toronto 9:30-11:30
Friday Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Saturday John Cain 7:30-9:30
Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Fenix ~2p~5p Live music at the beach in the afternoons on Sundays (Updated 5/21)
Bahia Tortuga John Cain on Thursdays and Lara on Mondays...~7p (Updated mid May)
You may find live music at night on Hidalgo
Fayne's: 10:30-12 (see above)
La Terraza: 9 or 10-12
Morgan's: 7 or 8 - 9 or 11 (see above)
El Patio (see above)
Poc Na Hostel: 9:30 or later
Saturday afternoon ~3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant
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Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, 4p-9p ~Nov-April.
Now the City is having Arte en Todas Partes events on Fridays.
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