Canadian universities meet with UADY, seeking synergies
Dalhousi University
Fires destroy wires, interrupting phone and Net service
Grassland burning has damaged several kilometers of fiber optic network in different parts of the state.
Abandoned horse rescued on Calle 55
Animal Protection agents seized a gray horse that had been stranded in near the old train station in the Centro.
Mérida posts highest growth in Easter travel
The White City is growing in popularity among travelers on Easter break. Much more rapidly, in fact, than any other holiday destination in Mexico.
La Plancha acreage legally released, cleared for Gran Parque
After several years of litigation, the state government has finally won the rights to railway yards controlled by the Chiapas Mayab train company.
Quiet hurricane season predicted, thanks to El Niño
The 12th International Seminar on Hurricanes concludes at the Hyatt today, where experts are calling for a below-normal season this year.
Ancient skeleton found in cenote leaves clues about ancestors
The 12,000-year-old remains of a girl known as Naia, recovered from a cenote in Yucatan 10 years ago, still yields new understanding of our ancestors.
Ghost hunter finds something strange at Mundo Maya museum
A ghostly figure appears in a tourist’s snapshot taken at the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya.
Fewer Centro buildings at risk of collapse
Since 1995, the city has performed restoration work on 1,000 of the 3,900 historic properties in the Centro.
Road improvements resume throughout the state
The state transportation ministry will invest 921.3 million pesos in road and port projects this year, officials said.
Fighting for children with Down syndrome
About 500 families participated in the fourth annual Walk for International Down Syndrome Day.
A road paved with flowers at Mejorada
The exhibit, which highlights regional flowers, birds, embroidery and insects, will last until Sunday, April 9.
‘Moonlight’ director has last laugh in Muna: “Mama we made it!!!”
Touring the peninsula, the ‘Moonlight’ director made a startling discovery in a rural market: bootlegged copies of his movie for sale.
City to meet with rattled nightclub neighbors
As more quiet, residential streets become mixed with late-night clubs, city officials are meeting with Centro residents about quality-of-life issues.
Chichén Itzá serpent returns for spring equinox
The sun cooperated with th feathered serpent, which slithered down the temple at Chichén Itzá before 12,000 tourists.
After Oscar win, ‘Moonlight’ director unwinds in Mérida
“Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins was spotted at Hennessy’s last night, after telling an Oscars red carpet reporter that he was heading to Yucatán.
Why you shouldn’t believe the worst about expats
A listener on “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me!” didn’t fall for a story that made elderly expats in Mexico out to be an international shakedown gang, but she still lost out on the grand prize.
Work begins on new rail line, diverting trains from Centro
By the end of the year, much of the train traffic running through the city will be but a memory.
Chichén Itzá, Dzibilchaltún prepare for Spring Equinox visitors
About 20,000 visitors are expected this year for the spring equinox at two famous Mayan archaeological sites.
FILEY has become one of Mexico’s ‘urban traditions’
The massive nine-day book fair, expected to exceed its projected 100,000 visitors, has grown to become one of Mexico’s “urban traditions.”
La Plancha tour unpacks a lot of information at train station
About 150 English-speaking passengers presented their tickets at the old railroad station on Saturday. They didn’t board a train, but rather took an imaginary trip to Gran Parque La Plancha.
La Negrita cantina celebrates its first century
The bohemian cantina La Negrita celebrates its centennial year after a transition from unremarkable watering hole to vibrant and lively gathering place.
St. Luke’s celebrates a year of services in English
The Saint Luke’s Anglican Mission celebrated its first anniversary with goals achieved, projects under development and the presence of God in their lives and community, says Rev. José Vieira Arruda.
International Women’s Day a time for action
On International Women’s Day, Fundacíon BAI took action alongside ally organizations and the City of Merida.
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