Friday, August 31, 2018

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Friday, August 31


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In your hands, you have the power to protect the lives of the children in your family. Wearing a helmet can make all the difference. VIDEO   The motorcyclists in the video give advice about wearing your helmet and making sure your kids wear theirs, and says it's the law and you could be subject to a fine of 806 pesos for not complying. At the start, the driver's daughter says she's very happy to see that many people are wearing helmets.

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  A 23-Year-old young man lost his life Thursday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a public light pole. LINK   
   Shortly after midnight, the Red Cross paramedics were alerted about an accident, but when they arrived there was nothing they could do for the young man, Moises A.L.M. At that time, his identity was unknown and the agents with the Ficalia office arrived to conduct their procedures. It is unknown whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol, but a witness said the young man lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the concrete post. His body was transferred to SEMEFO (Medical Examiners) in Cancun for the required autopsy. Despite campaigns to encourage the use of helmets, many victims have died in similar circumstances.

Parents are concerned about a rumor on the internet that drugs are being offered outside the schools, in sweets.. LINK   (See Isla Mujeres al Dia, where the directors of the three public primary schools deny that there have been any incidents nor unknown people at the schools or outside when the children are arriving and departing. They have been communicating with parents, students, and teachers to find the source of the rumor & to ensure that this type of activity is not taking place, and they have found no evidence nor accounts to support the rumor. They also note that there are municipal Transit police at the entrances when the children are arriving and departing.)

Ultramar began operations to Punta Sam, providing cargo-vehicle service, without any incidents and provided their schedule and rates  LINK

Statistics indicate increased tourism during the summer vacation season of 2018 LINK   

Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

On Sunday at 12:30p the Isla Mujeres Pescadores will play the Cancun Rockies, here is Isla Mujeres, for the third game of he series in the Technological Baseball League. (article & photo)

Directors of the primary schools give clarification in regard to rumors VI DEO 
In response to a rumor on social media that drugs were being provided in sweets and a child had been 'nearly poisoned' with drugs,  directors of the three public primary schools deny that there have been any incidents or reports of children being given drugs nor of unknown people at the schools or outside when the children are arriving and departing. They have been communicating with each other and with parents and teachers to find the source of the rumor & to ensure that this type of activity is not taking place and they have found no evidence nor accounts to support the rumor. They also note that there are municipal Transit police at the entrances when the children are arriving and departing.

Information and photos of rates and schedule for the Ultramar car-vehicle ferry service between Isla Mujeres and  Punta Sam which just began.

At the middle school Benito Juarez, in Isla Mujeres, two million pesos will be invested in replacing all the wiring and purchasing a transformer. VIDEO   

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Ferry  
After 7 months, the Ultramar ferries Ultracarga II and Ultracarga III are in operation, covering the route between Isla Mujeres and Punta Sam, according to   Heidi Juárez, Ultramar company manager.  VIDEO   


Noti Isla Mujeres reports there was a fatal motorcycle accident in the wee hours this morning (Thursday) on the Caribbean coastal road, without information available yet on the name of the young male driver.

IM Noticias   

About 1500 people are expected to participate in the procession to Isla Contoy on Saturday (article & photos). This is the 19th edition of the maritime procession taking the Virgin of Caridad del Cobre to the chapel at the fishermen's camp. The departure will take place from the concrete pier at 8am, following the Mass at 7am and the procession from the church of Immaculate Conception to the pier. About 130 boats are expected to participate, including small and medium sized vessels, as well as special guest Bishop Fabio Martínez, who is a native of Isla Mujeres.
  Support for the event will be provided by the Navy, the municipal Police, paramedics of the Red Cross, and members of the fishing cooperatives and the cooperatives providing tourism services. 
   The City Council member who is in charge of the Fishing Commission, Baltazar Gomez Catzin, visited the chapel of the Virgin of Caridad del Cobre recently and verified that it is in bad shape, and another visit was scheduled to carry out repair work. 

On Thursday, the Ultracarga III made 12 one way trips/6 round trips between Isla Mujeres and Punta Sam.    
    


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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos

"Ultracarga" ferry begins operations between Isla Mujeres & Punta Sam  
El “Ultracarga”, de una vez va ] Ver masFull article at this link
   On Wednesday, the vehicle ferry "Isla Blanca" suffered an mechanical failure causing delays in service between the island and Punta Sam, which motivated the entry on Thursday of the Ultramar company to provide competition on this route, which had been scheduled to occur within two weeks, according to sources with the offices of the Harbor Master and APIQRoo (state Port Authority). The Maritima boat was delayed about 10 hours due to engine failure, with its first departure from the island occurring just before 4p, after several attempts.
   Then the Ultracarga III began offering service, providing two trips from the island at 6:30p and 9p, and departed from Punta Sam at 5p, 7:30p, and 10p, according to reports.
   The Ultracarga III ferry was given authorization to begin operations, although the company had not yet set up ticket booths eat either terminal. Ultramar is offering the public discounted prices of up to 50 percent less for the transfer of compact cars, compared to Maritima.  The rates are also considerably lower for cargo trucks also, since the price on Ultramar for a 15 meter truck is 1208, while on Maritima it is 1342. For a motorcyclist, Ultramar charges 90 pesos for the driver and vehicle, while the price on Maritima is 99 pesos plus 40 for the driver.
   Both companies offer six crossing, alternating with each other. The Ultramar ferry begins at Punta Sam with a departure at 6am, then every three hours at 9a, 12p, 3p, 6p, and 9p. Departures from Isla Mujeres are scheduled for 7:30a, 10:30a, 1:30, 14:30, 17:30 and 10:30, which should apply Monday thru Saturday. 
   The new boat has twice the capacity of the Maritima boat. For example, it can fit 60 small pick up trucks and 22 compact cars at the lower level. It has five lanes for large trucks, with three in the bow and the others are aft, for a total of 80 linear meters. 
   Personnel with the Harbor Master's office confirmed that all the Ultramar documents were in order, they were just waiting for APIQRoo to finish the work at the arrival area, for the ferry's ramp. The ferry had approval from the Navy (Marina Mercante) to provide service on this route, once APIQRoo resolved the ramp issue, but due the emergency caused by the mechanical failure of the Maritima ferry, the entry of the Ultramar ferry was formalized on Thursday. They will establish ticket booths at both terminals in the upcoming days, since their entry into the market was scheduled to occur within two weeks, according to Ultramar executives. 
   Maritima provided its normal services on Thursday, with the competition. Their other boat, "Sergio Gracia" is receiving maintenance in Ciudad del Carment and is expected to return in September.

Tragic death of young motorcyclist  
Trágica muerte de joven motociclistaVer masFull article at this link
   The accident occurred near the former Cablevision offices on prolongacion Aeropuerto, which is part of the Caribbean coastal road. The motorcycle was traveling from south to north at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and hit a electrical post. The bike broke apart, and the body was on the pavement, meters away. The deceased was wearing shorts, but apparently was not wearing a helmet since none was found in the vicinity. The autopsy will take place in Cancun on Friday, which will determine whether he was under the influence of alcohol.
   The municipal police remind the general public to wear their helmets and not to travel at high speeds, which has become customary for some young people.

Security measures taken at public schools   
Toman medidas de seguridad en escuelas [+] Ver masFull article at this link


Lion Fish Culinary Competition scheduled  
Ya viene el Concurso Gastronómico a Base de Pez León [+] Ver masFull article at this link
  The event will take place on the Town Square on Sept. 7, beginning at 6pm, with registration available until Sept. 4 for all residents, restaurateurs, chefs, fishermen, and others who wish to participate, joining forces to control and exploit lionfish. The first place winner will receive 5000 pesos, second place gets 3000 pesos and third place takes 1000 pesos, plus all of them will receive a certificate of recognition and passes for two to Dolphin Discover Park.

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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 neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are a variety of restaurants including Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery , Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend 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. It takes 20-30  minutes to walk downtown.
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 
Aug  1  10:45
Aug  2  11:23

Aug 26   7:32
Aug 27   8:10
Aug 28   8:46
Aug 29   9:24
 Aug 30  10:02 
Aug 31  10:42
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~7:25 to ~7:05 (beginning vs end of month)
Sunrise ~6:20 to ~630
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug 11, 12, 13 
Mars is visible in the night sky (it's red) to the southeast (until ~4:30a)
On Aug. 15 & 16, look west at the Crescent Moon & see Jupiter to the left & Venus to the right
August Events
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 It's whale shark tour season (thru mid September) and turtle nesting season (thru mid October).


Saturday, August 4 The Plogging volunteers will meet at the Mundaca Hacienda at 8am, and clean up from there until they reach Zama Beach Club, where they will enjoy soft drinks and fruit. A reminder to bring you reusable water bottle and to wear gym shoes.

Sunday, August 5 on the Town Square at 8p Dance troupes and singers from Isla Mujeres and Cancun....Noches Magicas!   Cancelled and you are invited to enjoy Noches Magicas next Sunday at 8p on the Town Square

Tuesday, August 8 Inauguration of the Dog Friendly Beach at 4:30p, below the cell tower and municipal slaughterhouse.

Sunday, August 12 Noches Magicas on the Town Square at 8p

(See August 15-19 Founder's Festivities below)
 LINK to an historical article about the town being founded by war refugees. 

 Friday, August 17 at 7pm ..Eight rounds For the 168th anniversary of the founding of Isla Mujeres at the Pescador Beach Club, just inside the entrance to Sac Bajo

Saturday, August 18  Plogging Day Clean-up  8am  Location TBA   

Saturday, August 18 Youth Rally at the Posada Beach (aka Playa Centro) at 9am with surprise prizes. Teams of three people. Commemorating World Youth Day

Saturday, August 18: at  Muelle Azul is Orquideas Pasarela Isla Summer 2018 Fashion Show which will feature designers from Cancun, Merida, and Isla Mujeres, as well as spotlighting new talent in the fashion industry from Estudio Creativo Cancún. It begins with a Cocktail Party at 7:30 and the Runway show starts at 8:30.Pre-Sale Tickets are available for $200 or $250 pesos at the door. and a portion of the proceeds are going to help a local woman who is battling cancer. Get your tickets at Muelle Azul, by messaging Jul Isla or calling 9981176871
Note: Muelle Azul is on the wooden pier formerly known as the Magana dock, next to the taxi stand.

 Festivities for the 168th Anniversary of the Founding of Isla Mujeres



 Wednesday, August 15 at 8p: Night of the Assumption on the Town Square at the conclusion of the Parish program. Dance troupe performances featuring Las Mestazas de Agua Salada, Al Son Del Corazon, Anoranzas de Isla Mujeres, and Ballet Folklorico de Isla Mujeres

Thursday, August 16 at 2p Conference with the town historian: Fidel Villanueva Madrid at the Casa de la Cultura (Guerrero at Abasolo)

Friday, August 17 at 8:45a: Wreath offering at the Cross in the Bay commemorating 24 years since its submersion, departing from the dock at the Maritime Terminal at 8:45am, limited capacity.
At 7p: Special City Council meeting recognizing the descendants of the founders and presenting the annual awards for citizenship and tourism, as well as a youth prize, on the Town Square

Saturday, August 18 at 8p:  "Danzarte" dance encounter featuring troupes from around the state on the Town Square

Sunday, August 19: 1p at the Pescadores baseball field (in front of Chedraui) Isla Mujeres teams Cocteleros vs Pescadores. 

Sunday, August 19 at 8p: Noches Magicas of Isla Mujeres featuring performances by Grupos Artisticos and the comic "Madame Yaxchilan" on the Town Square.

Sunday, August 26  The Circuito Maya race in Isla Mujeres will take place on Sunday, August 26, starting at 6:30am, with registration limited to 300 participants, and there will be 5k, 10k, and 15k categories. The kits will be available Saturday, August 25 from noon to 8p. The cost is 250 pesos for residents who present a voter registration card with an Isla Mujeres address and 400 pesos for others.

      The Circuito Maya race in Isla Mujeres is the "Air" (Iik') element of the four races, which take place in four Pueblos Magicos in Quintana Roo and Yucatan. The other elements are Fire (K'aak'), Earth (Lu'um), and Water (Ha'). The other races are in Tulum, Bacalar, and Valladolid.
See website for more information: https://www.circuitomaya.mx/

 
Last year the Gastronomic Competition for Lionfish was held at the end of August.

Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturdays LINK  and here's the Accion Isla LINK  who are having events associated with project RESCATE.

  Sources for Weather Information:
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin  (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
 LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion")
 LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres     
LINK to Tropic Watch (in English)
LINK to NHC in US (in English)
LINK to Tropical Tidbits (in English)


Thursday, August 30, 2018

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Thursday, August 30


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Residents are invited to participate the sixth annual Lion Fish culinary competition on Friday, Sept. 7 at 6pm on Town Square, and everyone is invited to attend! VIDEO 

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This is the schedule for the new Ultracarga III vehicle/cargo ferry to Punta Sam, published by TVIM.
Por Esto reports the cost for a compact vehicle is 292 pesos, truck of 15 meters is 1342; motorcycle 99, bicycle 93 and passengers pay 40 pesos one way. TVIM has a photo of the rates. LINK


Among those who were fatally shot in Cancun on Wednesday was journalist for Canal 10, Javier Enrique Rodriguez Valladares, according to an announcement from the state Prosecutor's office (Fiscalía General del Estado).

The Harbor Master, Ana Laura Lopez Bautista, spoke about the importance of complying with the law and all navigational and nautical regulations. She said although there have been no serious incidents related to the whale shark tours, it is necessary to comply with and respect the safety and security measures. 
She said it is important to comply for the safety of the passengers and avoid the loss of any lives, so her office is now reviewing that they each have the minimum security and safety measures as well as the current certificate.  She said that all vessels registered in this port will be subject to review, which including the small commercial fishing boats. She clarified that the requirements are not the same for those who carry out activities within the bay as for those who go out to sea more than 12 nautical miles. LINK  VIDEO  

Yesterday, TVIM reports that after seven months of the Ultramar cargo/vehicle ferry sitting at the dock in Isla Mujeres, today (yesterday) it began operations. With approval from the Harbor Master's office, the "Ultracarga" boat transported five compact cars, two pickups, and a semi to Punta Sam. "Tomorrow it is expected that the schedule and prices will be announced." LINK  

Preventative maintenance (repairs) delayed Maritima car ferry for half a day   LINK  
  Preventive maintenance on the "Isla Blanca" ferry caused the crossings to be delayed for more than half a day, affecting about 28 drivers who had arrived at an early hour expecting to cross to Punta Sam. 
   Rosa Elena Ríos Fernández, responsible for the operation at the Isla Mujeres terminal, confirmed that after the Harbor Master finished the inspection of the ferry, its departure was authorized. The other vehicle ferry is undergoing maintenance and is not currently at the isle.

Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

VIDEO of Ultracarga III and photos. VIDEO 

Photos of the moon

Article & photos about the Lion Fish culinary competition.

"Since 7am, the cars and truck have been unable to cross to Punta Sam. (That was posted around 1 or 2p yesterday.)

Noti Isla Mujeres   

Noti Isla Mujeres reports there was a fatal motorcycle accident in the wee hours this morning on the Caribbean coastal road, without information available yet on the name of the young male driver. (photos)

The INE hs set up a module in the Casa de la Cultura (voter registration and documents). 

There is information about the Ultracarga III and the lionfish competition with photos, etc.

IM Noticias   

There is information & graphics/photos about the UltraCarga III

There are photos with a caption saying  Who's to blame? collision between truck and car in front of Cesar Mendoza Elementary.


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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos

Controversy of Makax cooperative's land sale   
Cooperativa Makax en riesgo [+] Ver masFull article at this link
  The Makax fishing cooperative has a thin piece of property that is 8 meters wide and 15 in the front, in the federal zone of Makz Lagoon, and the cooperative holds the concession to the Federal Zone, but there is some controversy associated with its sale. They have an another property 200 meters south of there, adjacent to the land of the Castilla family, where you can see the modules in which they keep their fishing gear. They are waiting for the rest of the payment on the land that was sold.

Maintenance needed at the "Paseo de La Trigueña"
En completo abandono[+] Ver masFull article at this link
    The passageway connects the Town Square with the eastern malecon sea walkway, where three monuments are located: the Cuban writer José Martí, the Spanish explorer Francisco Hernández and La Trigueña,  the young woman with whom Fermín Mundaca was infatuated. The Hyperbaric chamber is also located in that area. Por Esto specifies the areas that need maintenance and paint.

Maritima Ferry was delayed by repairs & Ultracarga III begins operations  
No zarpó el ferry[+] Ver masFull article at this link

INE module at Casa Cultura Thursday & Friday  
Arribó el módulo itinerante del INE Ver masFull article at this link
This is the agency that issues voter registration cards.

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 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.
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.
Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free amenities such as hammocks, BBQ grills, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer & dryer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Large sliding doors open to a patio & our backyard-beach, overlooking the Caribbean sea. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is  ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking,  flag a $2 taxi. 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

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 neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are a variety of restaurants including Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery , Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend 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. It takes 20-30  minutes to walk downtown.
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 
Aug  1  10:45
Aug  2  11:23

Aug 26   7:32
Aug 27   8:10
Aug 28   8:46
Aug 29   9:24
 Aug 30  10:02 
Aug 31  10:42
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~7:25 to ~7:05 (beginning vs end of month)
Sunrise ~6:20 to ~630
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug 11, 12, 13 
Mars is visible in the night sky (it's red) to the southeast (until ~4:30a)
On Aug. 15 & 16, look west at the Crescent Moon & see Jupiter to the left & Venus to the right
August Events
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 It's whale shark tour season (thru mid September) and turtle nesting season (thru mid October).


Saturday, August 4 The Plogging volunteers will meet at the Mundaca Hacienda at 8am, and clean up from there until they reach Zama Beach Club, where they will enjoy soft drinks and fruit. A reminder to bring you reusable water bottle and to wear gym shoes.

Sunday, August 5 on the Town Square at 8p Dance troupes and singers from Isla Mujeres and Cancun....Noches Magicas!   Cancelled and you are invited to enjoy Noches Magicas next Sunday at 8p on the Town Square

Tuesday, August 8 Inauguration of the Dog Friendly Beach at 4:30p, below the cell tower and municipal slaughterhouse.

Sunday, August 12 Noches Magicas on the Town Square at 8p

(See August 15-19 Founder's Festivities below)
 LINK to an historical article about the town being founded by war refugees. 

 Friday, August 17 at 7pm ..Eight rounds For the 168th anniversary of the founding of Isla Mujeres at the Pescador Beach Club, just inside the entrance to Sac Bajo

Saturday, August 18  Plogging Day Clean-up  8am  Location TBA   

Saturday, August 18 Youth Rally at the Posada Beach (aka Playa Centro) at 9am with surprise prizes. Teams of three people. Commemorating World Youth Day

Saturday, August 18: at  Muelle Azul is Orquideas Pasarela Isla Summer 2018 Fashion Show which will feature designers from Cancun, Merida, and Isla Mujeres, as well as spotlighting new talent in the fashion industry from Estudio Creativo Cancún. It begins with a Cocktail Party at 7:30 and the Runway show starts at 8:30.Pre-Sale Tickets are available for $200 or $250 pesos at the door. and a portion of the proceeds are going to help a local woman who is battling cancer. Get your tickets at Muelle Azul, by messaging Jul Isla or calling 9981176871
Note: Muelle Azul is on the wooden pier formerly known as the Magana dock, next to the taxi stand.

 Festivities for the 168th Anniversary of the Founding of Isla Mujeres



 Wednesday, August 15 at 8p: Night of the Assumption on the Town Square at the conclusion of the Parish program. Dance troupe performances featuring Las Mestazas de Agua Salada, Al Son Del Corazon, Anoranzas de Isla Mujeres, and Ballet Folklorico de Isla Mujeres

Thursday, August 16 at 2p Conference with the town historian: Fidel Villanueva Madrid at the Casa de la Cultura (Guerrero at Abasolo)

Friday, August 17 at 8:45a: Wreath offering at the Cross in the Bay commemorating 24 years since its submersion, departing from the dock at the Maritime Terminal at 8:45am, limited capacity.
At 7p: Special City Council meeting recognizing the descendants of the founders and presenting the annual awards for citizenship and tourism, as well as a youth prize, on the Town Square

Saturday, August 18 at 8p:  "Danzarte" dance encounter featuring troupes from around the state on the Town Square

Sunday, August 19: 1p at the Pescadores baseball field (in front of Chedraui) Isla Mujeres teams Cocteleros vs Pescadores. 

Sunday, August 19 at 8p: Noches Magicas of Isla Mujeres featuring performances by Grupos Artisticos and the comic "Madame Yaxchilan" on the Town Square.

Sunday, August 26  The Circuito Maya race in Isla Mujeres will take place on Sunday, August 26, starting at 6:30am, with registration limited to 300 participants, and there will be 5k, 10k, and 15k categories. The kits will be available Saturday, August 25 from noon to 8p. The cost is 250 pesos for residents who present a voter registration card with an Isla Mujeres address and 400 pesos for others.

      The Circuito Maya race in Isla Mujeres is the "Air" (Iik') element of the four races, which take place in four Pueblos Magicos in Quintana Roo and Yucatan. The other elements are Fire (K'aak'), Earth (Lu'um), and Water (Ha'). The other races are in Tulum, Bacalar, and Valladolid.
See website for more information: https://www.circuitomaya.mx/

 
Last year the Gastronomic Competition for Lionfish was held at the end of August.

Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturdays LINK  and here's the Accion Isla LINK  who are having events associated with project RESCATE.

  Sources for Weather Information:
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin  (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
 LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion")
 LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres     
LINK to Tropic Watch (in English)
LINK to NHC in US (in English)
LINK to Tropical Tidbits (in English)


Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Wednesday, August 29


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News from the Municipal Facebook site.....  (  FB page link)


120 senior citizens participated  in the race "60 plus In Motion" which took place to celebrat Grandparents Day VIDEO   

Many fatal accidents could be avoided by taking the responsibility to wear a helmet seriously
Don't risk it.

It says: Save your life, wear your helmet. Motorcycle accidents are the primary cause of death in Mexico and 60% of the victims are between 15 and 25 or children under 10 years old.

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Worker installing lights on eastern malecon downtown was caught stealing hammock  LINK 
     He also plugged his extension cord into an outlet at the private home, where his theft of a hammock was caught on the security camera. The homeowner said this occurred around 10am, and the worker had rolled up the hammock and put in the truck owned by the City. The homeowner had been advised by a neighbor, so she confronted the thief, telling him that it was all recorded by the camera, and he had no choice but to return the hammock.
    The homeowner explained that they knew the hammock isn't worth a lot of money, but the issue is the bad act, not the economic cost, which is why the decided to go to the City to complain.
Dengue-free
     Epidemiologist Rosalinda de la Peña Leyva said that since the beginning of 2018 to date there have been no cases of dengue, zika or chikungunya, and she asked the residents to cooperate with the Vectors program and personnel. Islanders should keep their homes free of breeding areas for mosquitoes by removing any items or junk where water can accumulate. In response to a question, she said that during 2017, there were six confirmed cases of classic dengue, but none of hemorrhagic dengue, nor any of zika or chikungunya.

 
19th annual boat procession to Isla Contoy will take place on Saturday, Sept. 1st,  carrying the Virgin of Caridad del Cobre to the chapel at the fishermen's camp there, which is an event that brings devout Catholics together year after year. LINK
  Baltazar Gomez Catzin, who is in charge of the event, said it is scheduled for Sept. 1st to take advantage of the presence of Bishop Fabio Martinez, who is originally from Isla Mujeres, and there are concerns that if it is done later, the weather may not cooperate. He said that maintenance on the chapel should be done on Thursday or Friday. There has been some damage by the salt air causing corrosion, and the roof is "broken".
Photo credit: TV Isla Mujeres

There is an article by the vet. Dr. Delfino Guevara about animal rights and protecting them, with the municipal Animal Protection and Well Being regulations annotated with comments. LINK  

* Mexico advanced from eighth to sixth place in the international ranking of the most visited countries in the world, according to the World Tourism Organization.
* In 2017, of the over 35 million who visited Mexico, 43% came to our state of Quintana Roo. LINK   
In 2017, there were 16.9 visitors to Quintana Roo, which was 5.3 percent more than in 2016. 
 (State news from Chetumal)      According to the Ministry of Tourism (SEDETUR), Quintana Roo continues to have a high level of repetitive tourism (tourists who return), thanks to the range of activities offered throughout the state, including visits to islands, tours, archaeological sites, theme parks, museums, cultural activities and high quality services, which has allowed our state to become the main tourist destination of Mexico and Latin America and one of the three top states in the country for generating jobs. 
   Governor Carlos Joaquín said that in Quintana Roo, public policies have been reoriented so that investments continue to arrive which will continue to cause the state to be a power in regional tourism. 

(State news from Mexico City) The governor of Quintana Roo participated in a meeting with President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador
* 25 infrastructure projects and social programs were presented for young people, older adults and farmers LINK
      During his participation in the meeting between the members of the National Conference of Governors (CONAGO) and President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Gov. Carlos Joaquín highlighted the progress in the planning of the "Mayan Train", as well as other projects such as reforestation of jungles in the southern part of the state, and the extension of digital connectivity so that it is available for everyone in Quintana Roo.
      Carlos Joaquín emphasized that his administration will collaborate with the new federal government to strengthen the work on security and thus continue facing up to organized crime.The attendees of the event included elected governors, members of the cabinet and members of the expanded cabinet of the new government.
     The coordination of objectives and projects between the state government and the federal government will allow the residents of Quintana Roo to have more and better opportunities, said Gov. Carlos Joaquín.

 Classes are back to normal in the primary schools of Isla Mujeres LINK  
Monday Aug 27: Classes started one week ago, and now all the primary schools are fully staffed with teachers, which is reassuring to the parents who were concerned last week, and preparing to hold a demonstration.

Although the problem of sargasso has not caused major problems for the public beaches of Isla Mujeres, it could put the program of protecting sea turtle nests at risk, since many of the beaches where the turtles lay their eggs are full of sargasso.  LINK  (At our beach, we've had a dramatic increase this week in the number of turtle nests. There is some accumulated sargasso at the edges of the beaches were the turtles nest, with mats landing intermittently, but nothing like the quantities being reported on the mainland beaches.  On Isla's eastern beaches, the currents change & some days the accumulation decreases and others it increases, but it doesn't change that much & doesn't seem to be an obstacle for the mama turtles. I think it would think it could cause difficulty for hatchlings from any nests that are missed by the Tortugranja personnel. But it has been a slow year, so they probably haven't missed very many. And a nest hatched out the other day, and observers reported that they all made it safely into the sea.)

Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Classes will be back to normal at the Middle School tomorrow. photos &  VIDEO  

The municipal government is helping students by providing scholarships. (photo & article)

A man was detained by the municipal police for behaving suspiciously and not having any identification on him.  This occurred by the whale shark monument and he was taken to the municipal police station. (photo).

The middle school, Benito Juarez, received a delivery of 53 chair-desks.

Senior citizens celebrate Grandparent's Day with a race "60 y mas en Marcha" article & photos

Mexico moved from eighth to sixth place VIDEO

"Tuesday in Isla Mujeres" VIDEO of Playa Centro

  Quintana Roo is the jewel of Mexican tourism. In 2017, 35.4 % of international tourists visiting Mexico came to Quintana Roo, which has helped Mexico move up to sixth place among the world's most visited countries.

Noti Isla Mujeres   

Be cautious, an electrical pole is falling apart VIDEO (The video from yesterday shows the top part of the pole has broken off and is hanging by the wires, with a chunk of concrete on the street near its base. It's located near the old Cablemax building on prolongacion Aeropuerto.)  

More than 120 senior citizens participated in the 1km race celebrating Grandparents Day (article & photos)

Photos of sunset with caption: Love lives in Isla Mujeres

VIDEO: Happy Grandparents Day

Raciel Rivero, president of the fishing cooperative "Patria y Progreso", reports reduced production VIDEO 

IM Noticias   

Photo from Monday of the electrical pole near Colegio Bachilleres whose top broke and was hanging by the wires.  
   


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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos

Fewer tourists arriving 
Desciende afluencia de turistas[+] Ver masFull article at this link
  The summer busy season ended when the Mexicans schools resumed a week and a half ago. There has been a decrease in overnight tourism, as well as tourists who visit for the day. Providers of tourism services report that demand has dropped considerably, although there is still an acceptable level of demand for golf carts. Most of the tourists at the beaches appear to be of foreign origin, and the beaches are less busy now. The visitors from the United States and Canada are expected to begin arriving in mid-November, to escape the cold weather.


More complaints against Ultramar 
Más quejas contra Ultramar,.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Users of the Ultramar ferries are complaining because the porters no longer enter the boats to pick up  cargo and the crew with the boat don't help, which causes difficulties due to the weight of the packages, especially for the women. There is an agreement signed in 2012 which states that no person other than crew or passengers can board the ferry, which means that the porters must wait on the dock for the Ultramar crew members to unload luggage and cargo for the customers. However, passengers are complaining that crew members just watch them struggle and do not move a finger, according to island resident Julia Antunez.
   No attention was paid to this regulation by the previous Harbor Master's office, nor APIQRoo, but with the arrival of the new Harbor Master, this regulation has been put into effect. This has had a negative impact on users, since the Ultramar personnel refuse to help the customers with their items. 
    Employees with APIQRoo said Ultramar is the only company that never complied, and that since Marinsa and Naveganto began operations, their staff have been the ones taking the cargo and suitcases to the dock, and then it is up to the passengers to use a porter or not.

Theft of hammock by worker caught on camera 
Se le antojó hamaca y venga acá.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link

Island fishermen ask Navy to help stop poachers  
Piden frenar la pesca furtiva [+] Ver masFull article at this link
    Island fishermen are asking for more surveillance a the entrance to the Chacmuchuc lagoon (on the mainland part of the municipality) to prevent poachers, who have settled into fishing camps near Boca Iglesias, and who fish for seafood when it is out of season, and don't respect limits about size or other restrictions. The island fishermen say most of the poachers are from Tabasco, who set up fishing camps at Boca Iglesias years ago, and from there they sail out to sea and to the mouth of the Chacmuchuc lagoon.
   The Isla fishermen say the outsiders don't respect the closures and catch lobster with roe during the months it is not allowed, and that they destroy the octopus as tho it was the last day on earth. They also question whether these fishermen have permits to catch fish.
   The island fishermen said they are subjected to inspections by the Navy to verify they have all their documents in order, but no one is monitoring the poachers, and they also go out when the port is closed for small boats. One islander said, ""We are required to obtain fishing permits, have the boat's dispatch document, the boat registration, the sea log (which includes the crew's information) and to prove that we are legal fishermen, while they have nothing, and even work with boats lacking registration and nobody says anything to them."
    They said that octopus catching season has already begun, and the fishermen camped at Boca Iglesias are ending up with the entire resource, leaving nothing for the rest. They are also accused of catching lobster that are below the legal size and weight which for a tail is 16.5 cm (or 6.5 inches. A dollar bill is 6.1 inches. The 500 peso note is 14.8cm/5.8 in.), or a minimum weight of 400 grams (14 oz) for a whole lobster.

Full teaching staff   
Plantilla magisterial completa[+] Ver masFull article at this link


Sargasso accumulating at Media Luna beach 
Se acumula el sargazo en La Media Luna. [+] Ver masFull article at this link


Cockteleros beat Pescadores 6-1
Cockteleros vencieron a Pescadores por 6-1[+] Ver masFull article at this link


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When the Bank of Mexico introduced the new 500 peso note into circulation yesterday, they announced that they will be changing all the bills, as well as discontinuing the 20 peso bill to replace it with a coin. The bills will represent the historical eras of Mexico, with the lower the denomination, the farther into the past it is: Ancient Mexico, Colonial Mexico, Independence, Reform,  and the Revolution. They are considering introducing a 2000 peso bill, which would represent Contemporary Mexico, featuring Octavio Paz and Rosario Castellano.
        The reverse sides will feature ecosystems and will include locations in Mexico that are on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites. The new 500 peso note has Benito Juarez on the front, and whales at the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in Baja California Sur on the back, representing seas, coasts, and islands, with seagrass as the flora. (You'll recognize Benito's portrait from the 20 peso bill, which is also blue, but smaller.)
   
New 50 peso bill
Ancient Mexico / Rivers and lakesFront: Foundation of the City of Mexico: TenochtitlánBack: Xochimilco (Floating Gardens of Mexico City) whose fauna & flora will include an axolotl and corn 
Xochimilco: Floating Gardens of Mexico City

Note:The current magenta colored bill features José María Morelos, who will join Hidalgo on the new 100. On the back is the Morelia Aqueduct, and both sides feature butterflies. Its microtext says: "That the slavery be banished forever, and the same with the distinctions of castes, keeping everyone equal and an american will only be distinguished by their vice and virtue."
The Axolotl is known as the Mexican Walking Fish, although it is actually an amphibious salamander. Unlike most amphibians, which undergo metamorphosis (a process in which they develop lungs and legs and take to land), the axolotl keeps its gills and remains an aquatic creature throughout its life. They are critically endangered and live in lakes around Mexico City, and some of their relatives are considerably less cute that this branch of the family. Photo credit Futurism.
 
New $ 100 peso billColonial Mexico / Temperate forestsFront: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz   (She is currently on the 200p bill)Back: Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, with Monarchs as fauna. The flora will be pines & oaks.


Note: This  bill currently features the Aztec poet-king Nezahualcoyotl & the ancient capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan, where Mexico City now lies. It's microtext is a poem attributed to Nezahualcoyotl:  
'I love the song of the mockingbird,
bird of four hundred voices,
I love the color of jade
and the enervating perfume of flowers,
but even more, I love my brother, man '.



New $ 200 peso bill  

Independence / Thickets and deserts 
Front: Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos 
Back: The Biosphere Reserve of El Pinacate & the Grand Desert of Altar (in Sonora). The flora will be a saguaro cactus and a golden eagle will be the fauna.

Note: The current 200 features Juana Inez de la Cruz who is considered the first published feminist of the New World, a national icon of Mexico, & a pretty unusual nun. She was a self taught scholar & acclaimed writer, born out of wedlock in the mid 1600's to a Spanish father & a Creole mother, near Mexico City. She's being relocated to the 100 peso bill.

New $ 1,000 peso bills

 Revolution / Rainforests
 Front: Francisco I. Madero, Hermila Galindo and Carmen Serdán 
Back: Ancient Mayan City of Calakmul, Campeche. The flora will be the ceiba and zapote trees and the fauna will a jaguar and the magueyero bat.

 Note: This bill will feature a location and flora & fauna from our part of Mexico. Hidalgo is on the current 1000, and will be joining Morelos on the 200. They were both leaders in the fight for Independence. I don't know much about the current bill, I've rarely seen them. Hermila Galindo (1886-1954) supported women's suffrage, sex education in schools, and divorce. She was one of the first feminists to state that Catholicism in Mexico was thwarting feminist efforts, and was the first woman to run for elected office in Mexico. Carmen Serdan (1873-1948) was a heroine of the Mexican Revolution.



They are expected to be issued in the second half of the year as follows: 200 in 2019, 100 in 2021, and 50 in 2022. The Bank plans to make its decision about the 2000 peso bill based on demand.

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Misinformation is being shared lately by folks with good intentions, so this seems like a good time to explain the local fishing "vedas" (bans) & when you should avoid buying or consuming different types of fresh seafood to prevent supporting poaching. Please remember that seafood may be imported from another region, or frozen, before making assumptions about any restaurateurs.
FOR OUR REGION ONLY:
We are NOT currently under a ban for Octopus/Pulpo. Our region's ban is Dec. 16 thru the end of July.
We ARE under a ban on catching shrimp, ending on Oct. 15. It began June 1st.
The lobster ban begins March 1 and ends June 30th.
The grouper ban begins Feb. 1 and ends March 31st.
The conch ban begins May 1 and ends Oct. 31st.
The shark ban begins May 1 and ends June 30th.

Or to put it another way, the bans for our region are: 
LOBSTER: March, April, May, & June
GROUPER: February & March
OCTOPUS: Dec. 16, Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June, & July
SHRIMP: June, July, August, September, thru Oct. 15.
CONCH: May, June, July, August, September, October.
SHARK: May & June

Source: CONAPESCA
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In other news, the tourist couple caught last week at the Cancun airport with guns & ammo in their luggage (101 bullets, six clips, & 2 Glocks, plus some shotgun shells), were police officers! Their police chief came to their defense, saying they didn't violate any department rules and explaining how it was an innocent mistake: "They felt they were trained to carry weapons. They had just not factored in the fact that they were crossing into another country and that that country's laws and that country's rules would be different from ours."
Actually, most (all?) countries laws ban visitors having undeclared guns & ammo. The US State Dept. website says: "Generally speaking, it is unlawful for non-U.S. residents to possess or obtain firearms or ammunition while in the U.S, If you want to visit the United States with guns or ammunition, you will need a permit from the ATF. This applies even if you are a diplomat, foreign law enforcement agent, or hunter." (It says to expect that to take months.)
The news reports said the couple didn't present any documentation for the weapons, nor identify themselves as police officers, and said they "just came on vacation", and that they'd been told in their country that they could take their guns "anywhere in the world". They were arrested on Friday, paid a fine and released on Saturday, and returned to the states on Monday, where there will be investigations.
Within the United States, unloaded guns may be carried in a locked, hard sided container, in checked luggage, and must be declared at check in.

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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 
Aug  1  10:45
Aug  2  11:23

Aug 26   7:32
Aug 27   8:10
Aug 28   8:46
Aug 29   9:24
 Aug 30  10:02 
Aug 31  10:42
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~7:25 to ~7:05 (beginning vs end of month)
Sunrise ~6:20 to ~630
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug 11, 12, 13 
Mars is visible in the night sky (it's red) to the southeast (until ~4:30a)
On Aug. 15 & 16, look west at the Crescent Moon & see Jupiter to the left & Venus to the right
August Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events

 It's whale shark tour season (thru mid September) and turtle nesting season (thru mid October).


Saturday, August 4 The Plogging volunteers will meet at the Mundaca Hacienda at 8am, and clean up from there until they reach Zama Beach Club, where they will enjoy soft drinks and fruit. A reminder to bring you reusable water bottle and to wear gym shoes.

Sunday, August 5 on the Town Square at 8p Dance troupes and singers from Isla Mujeres and Cancun....Noches Magicas!   Cancelled and you are invited to enjoy Noches Magicas next Sunday at 8p on the Town Square

Tuesday, August 8 Inauguration of the Dog Friendly Beach at 4:30p, below the cell tower and municipal slaughterhouse.

Sunday, August 12 Noches Magicas on the Town Square at 8p

(See August 15-19 Founder's Festivities below)
 LINK to an historical article about the town being founded by war refugees. 

 Friday, August 17 at 7pm ..Eight rounds For the 168th anniversary of the founding of Isla Mujeres at the Pescador Beach Club, just inside the entrance to Sac Bajo

Saturday, August 18  Plogging Day Clean-up  8am  Location TBA   

Saturday, August 18 Youth Rally at the Posada Beach (aka Playa Centro) at 9am with surprise prizes. Teams of three people. Commemorating World Youth Day

Saturday, August 18: at  Muelle Azul is Orquideas Pasarela Isla Summer 2018 Fashion Show which will feature designers from Cancun, Merida, and Isla Mujeres, as well as spotlighting new talent in the fashion industry from Estudio Creativo Cancún. It begins with a Cocktail Party at 7:30 and the Runway show starts at 8:30.Pre-Sale Tickets are available for $200 or $250 pesos at the door. and a portion of the proceeds are going to help a local woman who is battling cancer. Get your tickets at Muelle Azul, by messaging Jul Isla or calling 9981176871
Note: Muelle Azul is on the wooden pier formerly known as the Magana dock, next to the taxi stand.

 Festivities for the 168th Anniversary of the Founding of Isla Mujeres



 Wednesday, August 15 at 8p: Night of the Assumption on the Town Square at the conclusion of the Parish program. Dance troupe performances featuring Las Mestazas de Agua Salada, Al Son Del Corazon, Anoranzas de Isla Mujeres, and Ballet Folklorico de Isla Mujeres

Thursday, August 16 at 2p Conference with the town historian: Fidel Villanueva Madrid at the Casa de la Cultura (Guerrero at Abasolo)

Friday, August 17 at 8:45a: Wreath offering at the Cross in the Bay commemorating 24 years since its submersion, departing from the dock at the Maritime Terminal at 8:45am, limited capacity.
At 7p: Special City Council meeting recognizing the descendants of the founders and presenting the annual awards for citizenship and tourism, as well as a youth prize, on the Town Square

Saturday, August 18 at 8p:  "Danzarte" dance encounter featuring troupes from around the state on the Town Square

Sunday, August 19: 1p at the Pescadores baseball field (in front of Chedraui) Isla Mujeres teams Cocteleros vs Pescadores. 

Sunday, August 19 at 8p: Noches Magicas of Isla Mujeres featuring performances by Grupos Artisticos and the comic "Madame Yaxchilan" on the Town Square.

Sunday, August 26  The Circuito Maya race in Isla Mujeres will take place on Sunday, August 26, starting at 6:30am, with registration limited to 300 participants, and there will be 5k, 10k, and 15k categories. The kits will be available Saturday, August 25 from noon to 8p. The cost is 250 pesos for residents who present a voter registration card with an Isla Mujeres address and 400 pesos for others.

      The Circuito Maya race in Isla Mujeres is the "Air" (Iik') element of the four races, which take place in four Pueblos Magicos in Quintana Roo and Yucatan. The other elements are Fire (K'aak'), Earth (Lu'um), and Water (Ha'). The other races are in Tulum, Bacalar, and Valladolid.
See website for more information: https://www.circuitomaya.mx/

 
Last year the Gastronomic Competition for Lionfish was held at the end of August.

Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturdays LINK  and here's the Accion Isla LINK  who are having events associated with project RESCATE.

  Sources for Weather Information:
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin  (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
 LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion")
 LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres     
LINK to Tropic Watch (in English)
LINK to NHC in US (in English)
LINK to Tropical Tidbits (in English)