By Charles Woollett It’s the life of a photographer and none other than globe trotter Ian Gough  - capturing the world, as it unfolds in front of his lens and that split second shutter. Ian Gough has a plethora of images that are, what’s the word, timeless. As a young boy he left Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England. At 19 he picked up sticks and headed for the South of France, for several years, hopping all through Europe doing odd jobs and skiing, his favorite sport

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey I spent a recent morning with a 101-year-old man who wakes up at four o’clock, writes whatever comes into his mind, cooks for himself, watches hours of YouTube, and shrugs at most of life’s aggravations with a simple philosophy:  “So what?” His name is Gerry Teldon , and after a few hours in his presence, it became clear that his age is the least interesting thing about him. Gerry greeted me in his comfortable, art-filled home with a cup of hot ch

By Meryl Truett San Miguel's vibrant art scene burst to life this past January with one of the city’s most anticipated community-driven cultural events: the Guadalupe Art Walk.  In 2026, artists, neighbors, collectors, and visitors alike gathered in the colorful streets of Colonia Guadalupe on January 24 th  and 25 th  for a weekend of open studios, lively encounters with art, and an authentic celebration of creative expression that reflects the heart and soul of this artisti

By Lisa Babincsak In San Miguel, you don't need to know your neighbor to know their dog. This is a town with a full-blown canine caste system. There are the café dogs, the gallery dogs, the rooftop barkers, and the ones who run errands without humans—on schedule, with purpose, like they have a pension. Some are practically celebrities. There's the little guy I call  Chismosito , who trots up and down Salida a Querétaro every day like he's checking in on the whole neighborhood

By Staff Writer WHEN: 3:00 p.m. March 24 WHERE: Casa Nigromante, Umarán #38 BOOK: The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows 
of Josephine B AUTHOR: Sandra Gulland The book is available at Aurora Books, at 
Hacienda La Aurora, Calzada de La Aurora 48A Join us as we celebrate outstanding local authors. 
No signup required, no fees. Just read the book and come meet the author for a lively presentation and book discussion.

By Jonathan Lockwood "I ran 20 years in the wrong direction," Ricco Kabande  told me, a smile spreading across his face. He's happy to be back in México. Ricco is a partner and the chef behind Coyote Fuego Mezcalería , brand new in San Miguel de Allende, on Hernández Macias near Insurgentes. His career reads like a passport full of stamps: Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Bali. He even spent 11 years in Houston after the world-famous chef Paul Friedman convinced him

By Isabel Castrejón Pascacio It’s known that image often speaks before we do, working with a fashion stylist can feel like a luxury. But for stylist Itzraeli Ocaranza , it is far more profound: a tool for  confidence and personal transformation. In this interview, she shares what a fashion stylist really does, and how consulting one can elevate everyday life. What exactly does the work of a fashion stylist involve? Being a stylist or image consultant is one of the most powerf

By Felecia Ford With decades of work across jazz, rock, and classical composition, San Diegueño  mega-pianist Doug Robinson  has been one of San Miguel de Allende’s musical heavyweights for over 20 years. FF: Your group, The DVR Trio  just returned from a huge music festival in Cuba. How was your experience? DR:   It was an amazing trip, profound and beautiful, and filled with contradictions. Such a vibrant  and joyous culture, despite so many layers of hardship and oppressio

By Carolina de la Cajiga “My full name feels like a litany: María del Socorro Magdalena Aguilar Uriarte. Honoring my two grandmothers resulted in an administrative sentence,” she begins. At university in San Francisco, her name never fit on class rosters; professors called out cryptic abbreviations wrapped in a gringo accent that made them unrecognizable—even to her. “I ended that bureaucratic via crucis by calling myself simply Soco.” She grew up in Celaya and México City, b

By Meryl Truett This March, the Museo de Arte de Querétaro will open its doors to a powerful and deeply humanistic exhibition by celebrated artist and art therapist Kate Van Doren . Titled The Healing Words Project , the show marks a major solo museum presentation of Van Doren’s visionary work—a culmination of years of collaboration, storytelling, and artistic exploration rooted in empowerment, resilience, and connection. This is more than an art exhibition—it’s a global init

By Staff Writer It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague, friend, and Atención  News  family member, Bill Wilson . Bill was more than a journalist. he was a storyteller, a witness, a steady voice, and a generous presence in our community. For years, he showed up with curiosity, integrity, and heart, offering San Miguel not just news, but context, history, and care. His words, his humor, and his unwavering dedication to journalism will be deeply

By Natalie Taylor San Miguel de Allende has always been a place of convergence. Even before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores , various indigenous people came here to trade, exchange ideas, and intermarry. In the 1950s, with the arrival of US Veterans under the GI Bill, it became a cultural crossroads once again.  Federico Vidargas  is a product of this phenomenon. His mother, Dottie Birk , came from Chicago, where Stirling Dickinson was a neighbor. Through him, she l

By Susan Knight York Creating hallowed ground for people who love to eat is a full-time job. When competition gives way to collaboration, creativity explodes, rules get rewritten, traditions are reimagined, and the results aren’t just better restaurants but a culture built by people who know their future depends on just how well they take care of each other. The risks for chefs are real; betting their reputations on ideas that don’t come with safety nets. What we found when w

By Colleen Sorenson Yazmin Prescott  is well known for her beautiful murals on the streets throughout San Miguel and also in many private homes. She is equally well known, along with her sister Linzee, for painting the dance floors commissioned by many of the best wedding planners in town. They keep very busy. "For 4 or 5 years now, dance floors for weddings are the main income. We paint in a team of artists and graphic designers, working on-site and finished all in one day.

By Lisa Babincsak If you want to understand San Miguel's emotional landscape, don't go to therapy. Drive. Specifically, drive through Centro on a cobblestone street that's somehow both narrower than your car and—according to every map and local signage—a legal two-way. You'll learn a lot about yourself. Like how much patience you actually have. And whether you believe in a higher power—because you're about to need one. There are streets here that require mutual trust, divine

By Doreen Cumberford Perhaps you're a lovepat  and didn't even know it, but guess what there are also expats, repats  and nextpats  nowadays. Back to lovepat.  The term is relatively new terminology in global mobility circles. Standard dictionaries are not showing it, though it's gaining lots of traction among intercultural trainers, expat coaches, and global mobility professionals. Lovepat (noun):  A person who relocates to another country primarily because of a romantic rel

By Charles Woollett Artists find their way into our hearts and minds with stories captured from their vivid experiences that are somehow relatable. Seared into our memories as if by some mutual alliance.  In this case, William Martin  brings his still life, portrait paintings, seascapes, and western images from his mind of imagination and the land of enchantment. Having lived in Taos, we can identify with the Native Indian and artist community there. Like Pueblo amigo, Standi

By Staff Writer At 83, Aundria McMillan Humphrey is not winding down. She is widening. A writer, speaker, and longtime educator now living in San Miguel de Allende, McMillan Humphrey carries herself with the quiet assurance of someone who has lived many chapters — and knows there are more still unfolding. Her guiding truth is simple and steady: it is never too late to begin again — not by starting over, but by becoming more fully yourself as you age. This belief sits at the h

By Cathi House San Miguel de Allende is an exquisitely beautiful Spanish Colonial town with a complex mix of centuries of architectural styles, protected by the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Declared a National Monument in 1926 and a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2008, San Miguel’s historic center has long been protected from modern intrusions such as traffic lights, billboards, neon signs and fast food franchises. Spanish Colonial, often called Mexican B

By Pascual Hijuelos In San Miguel, there are individuals who have had rich, fulfilling careers in the creative realm while also pursuing other interests. Nathan Schneider  is one such person. For over 20 years Nathan was the Chief Architect for the City of Austin. He was responsible for the planning and design of the city's physical and aesthetic environment, but his true passion has always been ceramics. He has created exceptional ceramic pieces that reflect his architectura