Xolo: Man’s Best Friend Even in the Afterlife
Tara A. Spears explores the Xolo’s place in Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions, from a loyal companion in life to a guide in the afterlife.
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Serious Fun: How Fundraisers Benefit the Jaltemba Bay Community
Tara A. Spears No matter what interests you, there are numerous themed events held each fundraising season that are exceptional and worth attending. Fundraising is often viewed as a means to an end — a way to gather financial support for a…
Simple Beauty: The Photography of Laura Paulo Aguilar
Tara A. Spears Photography is a magical world where images speak louder than words. It captures moments, emotions, and stories with a single click. Anyone can snap a picture, but it takes a creative eye to take photos that pull the viewer…
A New Chapter: The La Peñita Breast Cancer Clinic Continues
By Tara A. Spears The annual La Peñita Breast Cancer Clinic has united women from across the community and the state of Nayarit since 1996. It is about more than getting a new prosthesis and bra; patients return because it is a…
La Peñita Carnival: Showtime
Tara A. Spears Who doesn’t love a party? And a party on vacation in a coastal Mexican town — well, it doesn’t get any better. Each year the carnival takes on a different theme; the 2026 edition celebrated Tropical Charro (Sultry Cowboys),…