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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!
I translated articles about the fire and the municipal government's statement about it. I will translate the rest later or manana. Your patience is appreciated! Gotta go for now.....
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
Fire continues at the Trash Transfer Facility
Continúa vivo incendio
En el Centro de Transferencia de Residuos Sólidos
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 13 de octubre.-
Today (Tuesday), the fire at the Trash Transfer Facility revived during the wee hours, and until 3pm there were areas where the fire was still burning, so the work to fight it continues. Given this, the Department of Public Services is facilitating work toward the removal of the trash from the Transfer Facility, with the intention of preventing it from going up in flames.
The Director of Public Services, Manuel Figueroa Cetina, had previously reported that the fire was under control, but for unknown reasons the fire took hold in the wee hours of the morning and consumed nearly 1000 square meters of vegetative matter that was left at the Trash Transfer Station. The smoke that was generated caused increased complaints, primarily at the southern part of the island and then in the colonias of Canotal and La Gloria, as the direction of the wind cause the strong odor of smoke, affecting residents of all ages.
Regarding this, the Mayor, Agapito Magana Sanchez, reiterated that the work to extinguish this disaster is ongoing by the staff of Civil Protection, with support from the Navy. The Mayor estimated that 200,000 liters of water have been used toward exterminating the fire, but it has not been possible to extinguish it. He added that, unfortunately, the rain this morning did not put an end to the fire, and it has not been possible to extinguish it. He acknowledged that the size of the problem could cause the work to extinguish it to be extended, but it is expected that it will be eradicated in upcoming days.
The Director of Public Services, Manuel Figueroa Vetina, estimated that ~1000 square meters of vegetative matter, which was at the Trash Transfer Station, has nearly all been consumed. Meanwhile, residents are asking that efforts be made to eradicate it once and for all, and the quantity of smoke has generated a great deal of annoyance, as well as the possibility that it could lead to respiratory diseases.
Prevention is key
Third National Health Week begins
Prevención, parte fundamental
Inicia Tercera Semana Nacional de Salud
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 13 de octubre.-
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Third National Health Week begins
Isla Mujeres; present at the Cancun Travel Mart 2015!
¡Isla Mujeres presente en el Cancún Travel Mart 2015!
Providing official, responsible, serious, real information about the situation concerning the fire located at the Trash Transfer Facility of Isla Mujeres
Información
oficial, seria, responsable y real de la situación que guarda el
incendio focalizado en un área de la Estación de Transferencia de
Residuos Sólidos de Isla Mujeres
#LeerMás: http://islamujeres.gob.mx/isla/?p=6872
#LeerMás: http://islamujeres.gob.mx/isla/?p=6872
In order to avoid speculation from being generated by misleading information and misinterpretations, (which are sometimes malicious); which could recklessly damage the image of our destination, the members of the Committee have issued the following:
Communique:
1. This meeting was chaired by the Municipal General Secretary, Juan Luis Carrillo Soberanis, who was representing the municipal president, Agapito Magana Sanchez. It was attended by representatives from the Mexican Navy, Red Cross, Harbor Master, state Port Authority (ApiQRoo), Aguakan, the General Hospital, and the directors of the following municipal departments: Public Security and Transport (police), Enforcement (Fiscalizacion), Health, Public Service, Ecology, and Tourism.
2. Today, the fire that began on Sunday, October 11, and was reported promptly at 3:30pm, is now under control thanks to the safety protocols put into practice to, such as creating boundaries to limit the spread of the flames, allowing the fire to be to localized (limited) the fire and to become completely extinguished.
3. Personnel of the Civil Protection department will continue their work and if weather conditions permit, the fire should be extinguished in two and a half or three days, because it is fueled by plants.
4.. As of today's meeting, fortunately, there have been no reports of any cases of intoxication (poisoning), respiratory problems, or eye disorders.
5. The Tourism Office has had no reports of any mishaps involving any visitors.
6. So far, the fire has consumed 1200 tonnes of vegetative material which had accumulated at the Trash Transfer Facility.
7. At the time this information was issued, there has been 260,000 liters of water used in the work of extinguishing the fire.
8. Participation of various agencies was vital to limiting and controlling the fire, including 12 firefighters of the Civil Protection agency who used a fire hose (una pipa de agua) and a fire truck; the Mexican Navy with four firefighters and a fire hose; the company AGUAKAN with two firefighters and a fire hose; the Department of Public Services with eight firefighters and a fire hose; and the police (Public Security and Transport) with four officers at two security checkpoints.
9. On behalf of Mayor Agapito Magana Sanchez, Juan Luis Carrillo Soberanis asked for understanding from the residents in the face of this environmental contingency, caused by an unfortunate eventuality.
The time it will take to entirely extinguish the smoldering has increased because of radical changes in the direction of the wind.
10. The municipal authorities confirm that they are committed to 24 hour monitoring of the extent of the fire, to ensure the integrity and health of residents and to prevent further damage to the environment.
La protección de la fauna es tarea de todos.
#ComunidadEnAcción
The Third National Health Week 2015 began, with the goal of completing all the vaccinations required by the young children.
Para que nuestras niñas y niños gocen de una salud plena, inauguramos la Tercera Semana Nacional de Salud 2015 con el objetivo de completar todos los cuadros de vacunación en los infantes.
#ComunidadEnAcción
Together let's celebrate those who went on before us.
Celebremos juntos a quienes ya se nos adelantaron.
#IslaMujeres #DíaDeMuertos
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Inauguration of hospital delayed
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Isla Mujeres to be promoted at Travel Mart
Turismo
Favorecerá Travel Mart la promoción insular
0 14 de octubre de 2015
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Controlling the disaster at the Trash Transfer Facility
Ayuntamiento
Controlan siniestro en el basurero
0 14 de octubre de 2015
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Controlling the fire
Incendio controladoVer mas
Poor production of lobster
Triste producción de langosta.. [+] Ver mas
Fishermen increasingly at risk
Pescadores cada vez en mayor riesgon.. [+] Ver mas
Third National Health Week begins
Inició la Tercera Semana Nacional de Saluder mas
Magana company doesn't know when their ferry will be operational
Ni la empresa sabe cuando habrá barco [+] Ver mas
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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, Bahama Mama, Brisas, 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.
October events
Sunset ~6:40
Moonrise over the Caribbean
Oct. 1 9:52
Oct. 2 10:45
Oct. 27 6:44
Oct. 28 7:37
Oct. 29 8:31
Oct. 30 9:26
Oct. 31 10:22
Thursday, Oct. 1 You are invited to the lighting of the pink lights today at 7pm on the
Town Square commemorating the start of the fight against breast cancer
Monday,
Oct. 5 Noon Bazaar at offices of El Corazon del Wilito charity which
benefits babies and children needing heart surgery (Next to Tugui
Paleteria in La Gloria) Friday, Oct. 9 Day of the Fishermen (Dia del Pescador). Event at Monument to the Fishermen at Rueda Medina commemorating those who lost their lives at sea and placing of wreath at sea
Monday, Oct. 12 Dia de la Raza
Tuesday, Oct. 27 Blue Crab protection campaign scheduled (Sac Bajo, possibly also along the eastern coastal road between the cemetery and Punta Sur)
The living celebrating the dead in Isla Mujeres...Oct 30 & 31
En Isla Mujeres los vivos celebramos a los muertos.
Sunday, Nov. 1 Dia de los Muertos, All Saints Day
Monday, Nov. 2 All Souls Day
Isla Mujeres: A Place of Traditions Participate! This is a poster for a Hanal Pixan altar competition Hanal Pixan is the Mayan holiday that occurs around the time of Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. It lasts about a week and a half and is a commemoration of departed relatives and friends, who are remembered with offerings of their favorite foods, drinks, and items at altars containing their photos, at homes, businesses, and other locations, and their graves are cleaned and decorated. There are specials foods and other traditions.
Every Tuesday and Thursday: Free spay/neuter clinic (Isla Animals)
Consults 100p, Vaccines: parvo & distemper 50p, flea & tick meds 20p, wormer 10p. Helpers always welcome! Isla Animals, Mundaca Hacienda, 10am-4pm (No food morning of surgery/water ok)
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