We anticipate World Environment Day celebrations in Xcaret and Cozumel, Quintana Roo as well as our own San Miguel, and offer you ways “Green” your routine, starting right now.

News
 Election campaigns heat up 
By Jesús Ibarra

On July 5 sanmiguelenses will elect a new mayor. Four candidates are contending for the position: Cristóbal Franyuti, for PAN (National Action Party); Lucy Núñez for PRD (Democratic Revolution Party), PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) and PV (Green Party); Dr. Alberto Mendoza, for Nueva Alianza (New Alliance Party); and Miguel de Jesús Rangel, for PT (Work Party).

The four candidates were invited by Atención to talk with the expat community, from June 3 to June 6 at Teatro Santa Ana. 


Vox populi

Atención takes to the streets to ask San Miguel residents what they make of the recent political controversy in the local mayoral campaigns.

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Community
Muriel in Mexico 
By Michaella Rodriguez
PROFILE Muriel in her kitchen in Mexico.jpg
Muriel Logan spent nearly 20 years working in international relief and development.
Enviroment
World Environment Day Festival in San Miguel
By Krishna Villena
The week of June 1–7, the World Environment Day celebrations are scheduled in San Miguel, with the participation of local government departments, the universities of Querétaro, UNAM and Guadalajara as well as several nongovernmental organizations. More than 50 events including music, exhibitions, dances, lectures and workshops will be presented within the city and in rural communities
Art
Mother and child
Frequently we consider traditional painting as decorative images that harmonize with our spaces. We often don’t consider the genesis of the work itself. For the first time, a body of paintings named “Puras Marías” is being displayed at the Flor Acosta Galería del Atelier.
Que Pasa
 Que Pasa is the most complete weekly guide to arts and entertainment in San Miguel de Allende.
Community Connections
Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers.