Eggs Protected As Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins in Chelem
Turtle nesting season has officially begun as authorities discover an active nest on a beach in Chelem.
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Las Chelemeras and their mission to protect Yucatán’s mangroves
In the vibrant coastal town of Chelem, Mexico, a remarkable group of Maya women, Las Chelemeras, continues their nearly 15-year mission to restore and protect the vital mangrove forests along the Yucatán coastline. These women, ranging in age from 30 to 80, have become the unsung heroes of their community. The Chelemeras, led by Keila…
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Volunteers help Chelem Community Center lower its electric bills
Six members of the Bulldog Solar team volunteered for a day to help a good cause on the Yucatán coast. The Chelem Community Center, which has a food bank and programs for both children and seniors, wanted to save money on their electric bill in their building that’s under construction. A client, who lives both…
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New residents in Yucatán flock to the beach
The real-estate market on Yucatán’s coastline continues to heat up as a growing number of people from across the country and the world continue to buy up properties.
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Hours after her pets are poisoned, woman is attacked and bound by burglars in Yucatan beach house
An American living in the Chelem-Churburna area was tied up and robbed in her home hours after someone fatally poisoned her dog on the beach.
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No welcome wagon for travelers entering Chelem
Holding placards and blocking the town’s entrance, Chelem residents Saturday protested an influx of suspected vacationers in their tiny beach community. The protest followed a brief conflict a week earlier in Chicxulub Puerto and at Chuburna where part-time homeowners were discouraged from celebrating Holy Week at the beach. Locals fear the spread of coronavirus from…
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‘Dry law’ to be implemented, ending liquor sales along the coast
Progreso, Yucatan — A “ley seca,” or “dry law” that bans alcohol sales, will be implemented here through the Easter season, the mayor announced. Telchac also announced a temporary liquor-sales ban starting today, giving only 24 hours notice to consumers. Progreso’s April 1-20 ban could extend even longer, “depending on the evolution of the health…
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El Martini beach bar suddenly closes amid accusations of ‘bullying’
The well-loved El Martini beach bar is shutting down, suddenly and with hints of a dispute with an unnamed person.
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Planned power outage in Chelem and Chuburná
A power cut has been scheduled in Chelem and Chuburná for much of Wednesday.
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4 more beach projects shut down on environmental grounds
The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) temporarily closed four lots, citing owners for allowing construction in a coastal ecosystems without permits.
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Chelem villa owners face huge fines for encroaching onto beach
A beach villa has been flagged by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) for allegedly encroaching the beach and lacking environmental-impact permits.
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Palapa, a Chelem landmark, burns down at La Barca
The towering palapa atop a restaurant-bar on the Chelem-Chuburná Puerto corridor has been lost to a fire.
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National Combi Day brings together fans of the classic VW Bus
Its the National Day of the Combi, a day for fans of the iconic Volkswagen Bus, also called a Transporter, Kombi, T2 or a Hippie-van, depending on the country.
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“¡Yo limpio Chelem!” cleanup planned
Promoting citizen participation and conservation activities in the community, “¡Yo limpio Chelem!” will be held Sunday. Sept. 17 in the ecological reserve.
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Water pressure drops in coastal towns as pools proliferate
It seems that nearly everyone who’s building at the beach wants a pool. And it’s putting a strain on the water system.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now