By Danita Brisson Volunteering abroad is a local concern with global consequences. Fortunately, fellow Atención News  columnist and...

By Bill Wilson “The major advances in civilization are processes that all but wreck the societies in which they occur” —A.N. Whitehead,...

By Danita Brisson What began with one man’s concern about the health and welfare of children in the campo has evolved into one of San...

By Natalie Taylor After a two-year absence, the name of San Miguel de Allende’s renowned newspaper is back, in a new format and with new...

By Natalie Taylor. Photo by Lander Rodríguez They say that it’s good to have a plan, but don’t be surprised if you are taken somewhere...

By Bill Wilson “Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose” The more things change the more they stay the same- Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr...

By Natalie Taylor Sometimes we lose sight of essential services we don’t use frequently; services that save our lives when needed. That...

By Carolina de la Cajiga “As a kid, I read many tales; the ones with gnomes were my favorite. These stories led me to question and...

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey San Miguel de Allende’s world renowned Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival (Festival de Escritores y...

By Danita Brisson Over-population among San Miguel’s four-legged residents poses a threat to animals and humans. It’s the product of...

By Catherine Marenghi If you think the older generation is hopelessly inept with technology, think again. Two octogenarians currently...

By Doreen Cumberford I just got back from an eight-week trip to the United States, and it got me thinking about something we don't talk...

By Joyce Grenis, Board Member Step inside this house for a moment. You’re in a room with the glare of sunlight coming in the window,...

By Sanderella Roy The rains have come early this year to San Miguel de Allende, and with them, a quiet magic unfurls across the high...

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Watersheds are the backbone of our ecosystems, crucial for sustaining life by managing water flow,...

By Danita Brisson “You might think that in a small town with so many nonprofits, there would be competition for donors, volunteers, and...

By Bill Wilson "A mala lluvia, buen paraguas” (for a heavy rain bring a good umbrella) - Weather  dicho June was a great opening act for...

By Danita Brisson Late last year I announced the compilation of a Directory of  Nonprofits  and invited qualifying groups to register. My...

By Danita Brisson Volunteering is a personal and satisfying way to support a cause. When deciding whether a long or short-term commitment...

By Bill Wilson “Time is a river...and books are boats. Many volumes start down that stream, only to be wrecked and lost beyond recall in...