TheMarch/April 2016 CitizenYour Community Magazine

Rescuing Our Reefs and FREE Mangroves page 8

Time Change in Mexico page 33

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12 The Secret Life of Bees art publishing 14 FANLAP Needs your Help photo design 15 Revamping Mexico’s Criminal Justice System consulting 16 La Paz Map FS Artes Visuales 18 Smiley Citizens [email protected] / 612 14 00 542 20 Building or Remodeling? The Baja Citizen community magazine is a 22 Beware at the Gas Pump monthly, free circulation magazine that is 23 U.S. Consulate Acts for the Emvironment distributed in La Paz and the communities of El Centenario, Todos Santos, El Pescadero, El 24 US Navy Brings Wheelchairs to the Disabled Sargento/La Ventana and Los Barriles. in Los Cabos 26 Hello, Friends The views of contributors to The Baja Citizen community magazine do not necessarily 27 Ramblings: Trash Can Missing reflect those of the publishers. 28 10 Beverages to Drink in Mexico 30 La Costa Publisher: Hally J. Productions S. de R.L. La Paz, BCS, Mexico 23090 31 BAZART, A Mix, A Mess, A Treasure Trove 33 Time Change in Mexico

Our Cover Photgraphers Jeanne and Tom Jeanne Walker and her husband, Tom Brown, are professional photographers currently living in La Paz. Jeanne loves to document the local color, texture and heritage of Baja with her photography, while Tom specializes in the local and migratory birds in Baja and around the world. You can view and purchase one of their stunning images at Eagle Images Gallery/ La Paz Cruisers Supply at Marina Palmira # 4 & 5.

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EMERGENCY Port Captain (Police or Fire Department) 122 0243 066

Highway Patrol Federal Immigration Federal Police O ce (INM) 122 0369 125 3493 122 0429 IMSS Hospital 122 7377 State Tourism O ce Fidepaz Hospital 124 0100 124 0400 120 0199 Editor’s Letter

It is Semana Santa in Mexico, which not be open. So before you head out, it’s ligious celebrations in the streets will be means it’s vacation time! a good idea to call first to make sure your hard to find. Starting much earlier this year than favorite small business is open. Please be aware that the Municipality last, Semana Santa is a big deal in Mexico Semana Santa is much like Spring of La Paz has announced that Operation and a tradition that cannot be ignored or go Break up north, but in Mexico, the Easter Semana Santa 2016 is in effect for the in- unnoticed. holidays are a combination of two weeks. flux of travelers on the highways heading During the days leading up to Easter The first week is Semana Santa, or Holy out to the various beaches around the city. Sunday, downtown will be cleared out, Week, which this year starts on Palm Sun- Operation Semana Santa 2016 hopes to beaches will start becoming a sea of tents day, March 20th. The second week is Pas- protect the safety of sudcalifornianos and and parked cars, and grocery stores will be cua, which is from Resurrection Sunday, visitors to La Paz by reducing the num- humming with customers at all hours of March 27th, until the following Saturday. ber of car accidents. Strategic checkpoints the day as they prepare for their traditional Mexico is predominately a Catholic will be positioned at the entrance and exits holiday get away. During Semana Santa, country, and Semana Santa celebrates the of the city until March 27th. Please don’t the people of Mexico attempt to abandon last days of Christ’s life. Easter is the cel- drink and drive. their normal life as a laborer, student, or ebration of Christ’s Resurrection. It is also If you are traveling, be sure to make housewife, and to forget daily stresses and the release from the sacrifices of Lent. Se- hotel reservations as far in advance as pos- conflicts - if even for just a few days. mana Santa, along with Christmas, is the sible as hotels will be full this time of year. School is out for over 200,000 students most important religious holiday of the Also, it may be very difficult to book na- in BCS for the two weeks (March 18th to year in Mexico. For those who are still left tional flights. The best plan is to just stay April 4th), and several government offices in the city, they will be heading to mass at put and relax, or head out to the beach and will be closed for the week of the 23th to the Catholic church. enjoy the show! the 27th. Banks will be closed Thursday, In several cities in mainland Mexico, the 24th, and Friday, the 25th. including Oaxaca and San Cristobal de las Yours, Grocery stores, department stores, Casas, religious observances of Semana and most restaurants will be open regu- Santa are still strongly celebrated. How- lar hours. Smaller businesses may or may ever in La Paz, mass is celebrated but re- Gari-Ellen

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March 2016 3 The Baja Citizen La Marmolera Restaurante Celebrating Their 10-Year Anniversary

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La Marmolera Restaurante is a pioneer, offering their own unique style of breakfasts and lunches, which have won over locals and tourists alike to their restaurant in La Paz.

This little treasure of a restaurant near the big domed cathedral, just off of 5 de Febrero, is truly a delight with wonderful ambience, great food, good ser- vice and excellent coffee Restaurante La Marmolera has become a favorite breakfast and lunch place for many paceños. The res- taurant continues to grow; and this March, La Marmol- era is celebrating ten years in the business. Their food and service keep their faithful clients coming back for more. Everything about La Marmolera has been poco a poco. Little by little. Blanca Romero, along with her family, formed a group 10 years ago to get some capi- tal to get started on their dream. They received a small loan through the Secretary of Economy and were able to buy some equipment, including the stove, the re- frigerator, the deep freezer and other essentials for the kitchen. It was a huge motivation for them. La Marmolera´s team started out and tried to grow little by little. The opened without a sign outside! No publicity. They had no money. No staff, just a great love for the work! People found them though and friends came by to eat. It was a very difficult first year. Very difficult. But their homemade-style dishes became very popular. Many customers turned into regulars, thanks to La Marmolera’s good-sized, high-quality meals – which are the same every time they are ordered. Con- sistency is very important to Blanca.

The Baja Citizen 4 March 2016 “Our style is homemade. For example, we have huevos ran- cheros, and it is very similar to the type of eggs your mom would make at home. Nothing sophisticated. Just healthy, delicious food. Good proportions. There are no cans in our kitchen. Everything is made fresh at the last moment possible. Our freshly-squeezed juices are made when you order them; we try to make everything at the moment because that is when things taste the best.”

In 2014, La Marmolera was award- ditional Mexican favorites like enchiladas, ed the “M” Certificate by the Secretary tostadas, flautas, etc. The food is consis- of Tourism. The “M” Certificate, for a tently fresh and delicious, service atten- “Modern Company,” is granted when a tive, and their prices are quite reasonable. quality-improvement management system If you are looking for a relaxing, com- is successfully implemented in a micro-, fortable place to meet friends or family for small- or medium-sized tourism business homemade-style Mexican dishes, along (including restaurants). The restaurant with the best coffee, try La Marmolera! used the Modern Quality Program – based Where to find them: on a modern method of leading and man- aging a tourism company – to give em- ployees incentives, to improve the restau- rant’s profitability, and to be able to satisfy their customers’ expectations. So poco a poco, La Marmolera has ex- panded to what is today a two-story res- taurant that includes a private dining area for special events on the second floor. The lower-level dining area is enclosed in the front; while the back section of the lower La Marmolera is located on Cuauhtemoc level has comfortable seating in a spacious between Serdan and Gulliermo Prieto open-air courtyard decorated with lush Their hours: greenery surrounding a turtle pond. 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week Their menu offers a nice selection of For info or reservations, call: breakfast items, along with a choice of tra- 612 128 6337

March 2016 5 The Baja Citizen Letters to the Editor

Gari-Ellen, Baja Citizen, We seem to be spending plenty of time I haven’t seen anything about this recent- in the supermarkets while we are staying ly in The Baja Citizen, so I just wanted to in La Paz and have heard from friends that send out a friendly reminder that there is re- From the Editor we should tip the baggers at the grocery cycling in La Paz. The recycling center that I store after we have paid the cashier. Is this found is on Nayarit, almost to the waterfront. If you haven’t already, you will correct? How much should we tip? It is right beside some community gardens. need to check out our webpage at Thanks, They are open Monday through Saturday, in www.bajacitizen.com. There you Sharon the morning, and they take paper, cardboard, will find the latest on what is happen- cans and most plastics. No glass though. ing in our community, including week- Sharon, Cindy ly events, all in English. Please remember that everyone tips La Paz is notorious for planning differently and you are welcome to tip Cindy, their events only days in advance and however you feel comfortable. The bag- The Baja Citizen ran an article, Recy- it is so difficult to have a calendar of gers at the grocery stores in La Paz do cling at El Mangle by Bruce Bennett, in the events in the magazine when we need not receive a salary for their work and January 2016 edition of the magazine. You to have all the information about what rely solely on tips from customers. Some can find the article on-line at www.bajaciti- is happening weeks in advance to be people leave the coin change they receive zen.com. Just type in the search - recycling able to publish on time. That is why it after paying their grocery bill. Others - and the article will come up for you to read. is important to head to the Baja Citizen leave a tip based on how many bags they Gari-Ellen webpage and checkout what is going packed. If a lot, 10 pesos. If just a few, on in and around the city. 5 pesos or less. It really is what you are We finally found Urban Kitchen on Be- A reminder, if you have an event comfortable with giving. lizario Dominguez after seeing their ad in that you want to promote to the Eng- Gari-Ellen the Baja Citizen. It was wonderful and a real lish speaking community in La Paz, treat for us. We had a lovely breakfast and please send us an e-mail and we would Hooray! I see there are traffic lights enjoyed sitting out on the sidewalk right in be more than happy to help you get the once again on the corner of Abasolo and the heart of downtown and people watched. word out. Colosio. It`s about time. Didn’t those go We really recommend the place. The staff is down after Hurricane Odile? Took them very friendly. long enough to get them back up. Great new layout of the magazine, by the Bob way. Pam

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The Baja Citizen 6 March 2016 Baja Races Through Los Barriles

by Gabriel Arcoleo

On February 7th, this year’s Pro Baja Off Road Series kicked of shade. You will also want to stay off the track and keep your off its 2016 season in Los Barriles with the Los Barriles 300. car as far away as possible from the track. Accidents do and will This year will be the first time that all race classes are being held happen, so be sure to protect yourself. in Mexico at the same time. Score, the other sanctioning body of Baja racing, will also Last year’s race winners are back to defend their titles, and have two races in BCS this year:the Baja Sur 500 and the Baja the vehicles they bring continue to push the limits of mechani- 1000. They are scheduled to run in La Paz this November. Check cal engineering and associated costs. Today teams range from Probajaoffroad.com for any updates or developments in this Silicon Valley executive sponsored mega teams to local good year’s exciting run to the championship. ol’ boys in hopped-up VW buggies - also known as Baja Bugs. Brian Westerlund, a local real estate broker from La Paz, has his Gabriel Arcoleo is a realtor at Diamante Associates. team back in the mix. Diamante Realtors racing, which works alongside the large Mexican team Ruffo Racing, will be compet- ing in the 2016 championship. Team Diamante Racing is run- ning a class 2 unlimited suspension buggy with a limited mo- tor. Brian, Team Diamantes pilot, will be running again this year after a 12-year hiatus from racing. His past experience in racing brought him down to Baja from Canada to race the Baja 1000 in 1999. At the time he was racing open wheel in the formula Atlantic Indy car series. This season will be a very exciting year for off-road racing enthusiasts in Baja Sur. In past years, classes were split and of- ten running at the same time, which diluted the fields and made it difficult to stay abreast of developments. This year, just one championship means a lot more cars, trucks, and buggies in one race - making this year a spectators’ paradise. Nine races spread throughout the calendar year and across Baja Sur should bring the largest crowds the event has ever seen. This year’s groups of sponsors are impressive and should bring a new group of enthu- siasts to the event. Companies such as La Paz Chevrolet, Baja Ferries, Century 21, Liverpool, Grupo Fonsier, and Murillo Ma- terials have all signed on, making this year’s race season special. Baja racing is one of BCS’s largest sports and draws thousands of people each year to the area. It goes without saying that cul- tivating such an event is beneficial to all business in Baja Sur. If you plan on attending a race, be sure to catch the race ve- hicles at the start of the race and pick out your favorites by class. You will then want to scout out a nice location to watch the race. Be sure to locate a spot were the vehicles are hitting top speed and hopefully flying in the air. Remember to always set up on the side of the road where the dust doesn’t blow and bring plenty

March 2016 7 The Baja Citizen Rescuing Our Reefs and Mangroves

By Pablo Ahuja

In July of 2015, several marine biologists were poolside in La juvenile fish, as well as being a habitat where resident- bottle Paz, enjoying the beautiful Baja California Sur weather. As usual nose dolphins teach their young to hunt. The mangrove trees, the when you gather marine biologists and beer, the talk eventually only trees that can grow in salt water, have long roots that extend turned to how dirty our oceans are becoming, pollution, fishing from the high-tide line down to the muddy bottom. It is these debris, microplastics, etc. roots which provide sanctuary for so many marine animals; but, This time, though, it led to more than just talk. The conversa- unfortunately they also quickly become enmeshed with floating tion had become focused on a single popular dive site in La Paz plastic, abandoned fishing nets, and other marine debris. Bay named San Rafaelito, which is a small island that is home to In September, the volunteer group, now officially named Res- sea lions, tropical fish, octopi, lobsters, and the rest of the beauti- catando Nuestros Arrecifes y Manglares (Rescuing Our Reefs ful marine life in the Sea of Cortez. The decision was made to and Mangroves) or RNAM, switched its focus to Cerralvo Is- organize a group of divers and clean the spot that same month; land. Cerralvo is a beautiful island offshore of La Ventana. In the in fact, the pledge was made to clean a reef or mangrove every winter, it is one of the most popular spots in the world for kite- month. They adopted the phrase Pagando la renta a la Pachama- boarding and windsurfing due to the strong northern winds. In ma (Paying the Rent to Mother Earth) as their slogan. the summer, it is a popular spot for SCUBA diving or spearfish- That July, more than 30 divers, locals, and foreigners cleaned ing; and year round, the surrounding waters are subjected to both San Rafaelito. They found tires, fishing nets, lines, hooks, and commercial- and sport-fishing pressures. spark plugs which are commonly used as weights. In addition, From a single reef on south of the island, Pargo Reef, the div- discarded anchors, a propane tank, bottles, plastic, and scrap ers removed more than 100 pounds of fishing line from the coral metal where removed from the reef. heads. Hooks, nets, and anchors made up the rest of the haul. That August, the group expanded their outreach and decided While the reef was disentangled, the local school kids cleaned to use kayaks, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boards, and snorkelers the beach. Then the two groups shared with each other what they to clean the mangroves across the channel from La Paz’s scenic had found and ideas about how it might have gotten there, and malecón. what could be done to avoid future pollution.

Mariana Padilla, one of the original organizers, said, ¨We wanted to get as many people involved as we can; lots of people enjoy the sea and not all of them are divers. Our goal is to clean the sites no one else is even thinking about cleaning, places that are trashed and are also not easily accessible.” The mangroves are a perfect example of that. Mangroves have shallow water, entangling roots and branches, and are more than a little buggy. They are also the home to migratory birds and

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In October, RNAM involved more than 50 kayakers and SUP boarders to clean the mangroves in the inner bay near El Cente- nario. ¨This is an area that is heavily affected by the storm runoff in the rainy season and all the plastic that comes with it,¨ said Padilla. October also saw RNAM expand its mission to school pre- sentations about marine debris. ¨We need to do more than just clean trash. We need to fix the problem at the source and educate the next generation,¨ said Padilla. ¨Our goal is an average of ten environmental education pre- sentations in La Paz schools every month, and so far we have *We can help you eliminate your cost of energy. reached that goal, ¨ explained Padilla. ¨We hope to expand to *Free estimates and analysis with no obligation. Cabo’s schools in 2016,¨ she concluded. In November, the volunteers switched back to using divers *Grid-tied and o -grid systems available. and snorkelers and cleaned four reefs in Pichilingue Bay and No more payments to CFE | More a ordable than ever | Safe and clean around Gaviota Island; and in December, 2015, they finished paying the rent for the year with a cleanup of the mangroves on For more information, please contact the El Mogote sandbar. Sean Bagg at 612 157 8000 or [email protected]

¨In 2016 we will continue the cleanups and school presentations,¨ said Padilla. ¨So far we have operated on the generosity of dive shops, as well as other local businesses, and our all-volunteer cleanup crews, to complete seven cleanups in seven months,¨ she ex- plained.

If you would like to help or find out more, please visit Rescatando Nuestros Arrecifes y Manglares on Facebook, or call 612 154 9859 in La Paz. Pablo Ahuja is a marine biologist and one of the original organizers of Rescatando Nuestros Arrecifes y Manglares.

March 2016 9 The Baja Citizen THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MOSQUITOES

By Cathy Ann Hill

It is hopeful that this article will bring you awareness and information from a different angle. How many of these facts do you know? How many old wives tales actually are or are not true?

The Mosquito A Mosquito’s Behavior

1) Only female mosquitoes bite. Male and female feed most- 8) Male mosquitoes find females by the sound of their wings. ly on fruit a nectar, but the female needs protein in her blood Females beat their wings up to 500 times per second, and the to encourage egg production. Once the female has had enough higher the frequency, the more noticed by a male. blood, she will take a break for two days, then lay her eggs. 9) Mosquitoes do not fly very fast. Top speed is about 1.5 2) Mosquitoes don’t have teeth. The female mosquito bites miles per hour. Most can only fly one to three miles, and usually with a long, pointed mouth part called a proboscis. The jagged- stay close to where they were hatched. Mosquitoes born in salt edge proboscis pierces a blood vessel with one of two tubes. marshes can travel up to 40 miles away. Mosquitoes normally do 3) A mosquito drinks up to three times its weight in blood. not fly above 25 feet. It would take close to 1.2 million bites to suck up all the blood 10) Mosquitoes can smell your breath. Receptors are on the in your body. antennae and detect CO2 emissions from your breath, leaving a 4) Female mosquitoes lay up to 300 eggs at three different trail for the insect to follow. life intervals. The eggs are mostly in clusters on the surface of 11) Sweat from your body determines choice of blood. Our still water. Eggs can hatch in an inch of still water. bodies release over 350 chemicals, some of the smells the mos- 5) Mosquitoes spend the first ten days in water. The larvae quito really like. Favorites are cholesterol, folic acid, types of stage, called wigglers, feed on organic matter in still waters and bacteria, skin lotions, perfumes, and octenol (a chemical released breath oxygen from the surface. The wigglers develop into the in your sweat). pupae, or partially-encased cocoon stage, which do not feed dur- 12) Mosquitoes can detect body heat. They have heat sensors ing this stage of development. In the next several days, the pu- around their mouth parts that detect the warmth of your blood; pae stage changes into the adult. then feast on your veins and arteries. 6) Mosquitoes have evolved. They are cold blooded and pre- 13) Biting midges, called no-see-ums, are tiny mosquito- fer temperatures between 80F and 50F. To protect themselves looking insects. No-see-ums are found in coastal and salt marsh outdoors, some mosquitoes will find holes, water bottles, Roto- areas. They are ferocious in appetite and inflict a trail of itchy plasts, garbage cans, even plant pots to hide under while waiting welts on exposed body parts which, when scratched, can intro- for warmer weather. Evening during cooler nights, mosquitoes duce infections and pus. No-see-ums bite in early morning and will find their way indoors and hide behind curtains, refrigera- evenings. They cause allergies and dermatitis. No-see-ums are tors, cupboards, even small holes in the wall. As you are sleep- not sand flies. ing, mosquitoes search you out to bite. Some females, as they are dying, will lay their eggs in freezing water. The eggs stay Pesky Problems With Mosquitoes dormant until temperatures rise enough for the eggs to hatch. 7) The average life cycle of a mosquito is two months. Males 14) The mosquito has two proboscis tubes in the mouth. One live only for ten days or less. Females, under the right environ- tube draws blood; the other pumps in saliva that contains a mild mental conditions, will live up to eight weeks and lay eggs ev- painkiller and anti-coagulant. Most bites inflicted cause allergy ery three days. Females that have evolved to hibernate in colder symptoms, such as swelling and itchiness. conditions in warmer climates can live up to six months. 15) West Nile, Dengue, Chikingunya, and Zika viruses are in saliva due to parasites that infect the mosquito. 16) Heart worm in dogs is carried and passed on by parasite- infected mosquitoes. English AA Meeting in La Paz 17) Dengue and Chikingunya viruses are extremely painful Where: to humans. Zika fever can have mild to debilitating symptoms. Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church on 18) Children, people with health issues, and those with low- Abasolo between Sonora and Sinaloa. ered immune systems are more susceptible to the wrath of mos- When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings quito-borne viruses and illnesses. starting at 9:30 am 19) Mosquitoes are considered the deadliest animal in the Contact: Leo – 612 129 3293 or Frank – 612 168 4088 world.

The Baja Citizen 10 March 2016 How To Keep Mosquitoes Away From You

20) Synthetic DEET, and two other natural repellents - picaradin oils and lem- on/eucalyptus - are proven effective and are recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease Control). We carry a wide variety of baking items 21) A new bacteria on the market called and decorating supplies, providing you Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI) is with everything you need for the a natural mosquito-larvae destroyer. elaboration of your next dessert. 22) Wear light colored clothing. Re- member that dark clothing retains more Cookie Making heat, so best to avoid wearing it. Cupcake Decorating 23) Clean up still water. Remove or Candy Making drain any excess still/stagnant water. Re- Brownie move still water from bird baths, dog Seasonal Bakeware & Supplies bowls, and any other places where water Decorating Tools sits for a long time without movement. Fondant Ingredients 24) Make sure lids are tight on Roto- plasts, bins, and barrels. 25) Irrigate gardens early in the morn- Cathy Ann Hill is the Head Guru of The Gar- ing to ensure excess water is dried out by dening Guru; 100% natural/organic insecti- natural sunlight. cide products certified and sanctioned by the 26) Dragonflies in larvae-nymph stage Ministry of Environment, Mexico, the State are the preferred natural predator for con- of Mexico, and the Health Lab in La Paz. Her suming large amounts of mosquiteso. Your mosquito repellent/barrier products include the local extension office or university will following: help guide you to the right source. Mosquito B Gone RTU and concentrate in- 27) Bats do not eat enough mosquitoes door/outdoor barrier repellent to make a huge difference. On average, Pesky Mosquito Repellent for skin in small one to two percent of a bat’s diet is mos- spritzer travel size bottle Ask us about our quitoes. Purple Martins, a type of bird, eats Flea/Tick/Mite Pet and Premise Terminator baking and decorating mainly dragonflies and other flies. in RTU and concentrate repels mosquitoes on classes 28) Mosquito traps can destroy thou- pets. sands of mosquitoes a night. You can find her on Facebook at The Garden- 29) In scientific studies, bug zappers ing Guru, or e-mail gardeningguruinc@gmail. and electronic repellers are proven to be com. less effective than traps. references: 30) Use mosquito nets and natural in- wikipedia.org/wiki/mosquito-borne_disease secticide repellents. https://www.megacatch.com/mosquito-faqs/ 31) Fans and wind will keep mosqui- mosquito-facts/ toes at bay, but not totally away.

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March 2016 11 The Baja Citizen The Secret Life of Bees

By Susan Fogel

Are bees swarming your infinity edge pool? Are they making gently glided over the divider between pool and spa. The water your spa their day spa? glistened in the sun and was lovely to see. A few bees visited us Queen Latifah may have been able to handle bees without and kept to themselves on the cascade, but they left us alone, and getting stung when she starred in the movie based on the book we didn’t bother them. with the same name as this article. We changed the pool/spa configuration. We raised the divider But when one is lolling about sin la ropa in the pool or spa between the two pools and stopped the cascade. And we added having swarms of wild bees as uninvited guests, it makes for a one of those blue “bubble wrap” covers on the spa. And that is less-than-relaxing moment. One of the pleasures of living here is how the trouble that spawned this tale began! having a pool or spa that can be enjoyed most of the year. Bees came in numbers upwards of 30. One early evening My When we lived two blocks from the beach, we had a few bees, Beloved and I wanted to use the spa. The bees were lined up on but a lot of wasps. Wasps are easy, just splash around and they the edge of the cover where a little water was exposed. Some go away. When we moved to the beach, several years in a row flew off and more came in their place. And they were there from there were wild bees forming hives on our property. They were dawn to dusk. We pulled off the cover. The bees were annoyed, not much of a bother at the pool. But! wild bees have no fear of and let us know about it. They swarmed us and buzzed around humans, and they will let you know when they are annoyed at our heads and otherwise made the luxury of a hot dip a hot mess. you using the pool during their peak visiting times. “Just ignore them,” said My Beloved. Such good advice. How do In our new house on the hill with a lot of desert vegetation and you ignore 20 buzzing angry flying insects that will sting you? a wooded arroyo, bees are our grumpy neighbors. Last summer, I jumped out of the spa, stomped away, and went inside to sulk, our first in this house, our spa had a cascade feature, where water leaving My Beloved to cover the spa. Not willing to give up my sybaritic pleasures, I researched This is our third home in La Paz. bees and spas and pools. There are blogs by beekeepers, other Working with Mares was the best spa owners, and pool companies. I tried to be scientific about the experience. Esteban and his crew are attentive, honest and process. And I was not going to do anything to harm our precious impeccable. They delivered on pollinator; bees. I started with the easy stuff first: time and within our budget. 1. Soapy Water: Spray the bees with soapy water. It will kill Susan & Ira Fogel them when they return to the hive and other bees will get the Haciendas Palo Verde message and not return. I did not try this. I will not kill bees. And even if this worked, other bees will come. I know they will. The draw of water is too strong. 2. Vinegar: Add vinegar to your spa water. I love the smell of vinegar and hot water because vinegar reminds me of color- ing Easter eggs. But on my skin? Not so much. So I tried this. I sprayed the entire cover of the pool with vinegar. A whole bunch Our mission is of spray blew in my face. This smells bad, and had no effect on to provide perfect the bees. customer service and 3. Brown Paper Bag: This is a silly idea, but in the interests satisfaction and to learn from and improve of research, I tried it. The theory is that a brown paper bag that on every project. has been blown up will look like a hive, and the bees that are supposedly territorial will respect their neighbor and find another watering hole. I taped a bag under the lip of my fire pit right near You will not pay ONE PENNY more the spa. I did this before the sun was up, so the crafty bees would than our written bid unless YOU add something. not see me doing it. A little while later, I checked my experiment, only to find 50 bees and that the bag had blown away and the • Bilingual staff duct tape was flapping in the breeze. Two neighbors weighed • Detailed and firm bids • We deliver on time and on budget in on this one. One neighbor had luck using the bag to ward off • Experienced with green technologies wasps. Another bought a commercial version of the brown paper • New construction 121 0576 bag. She said the bag remains in a tree and the bees were never • Renovations 612 140 0871 deterred. • Pools and Spas [email protected]

The Baja Citizen 12 March 2016 4. Become a Bee Keeper: One blog suggested starting a hon- eybee hive of your own in a far corner of your yard. This will keep other bees from coming. This is the same idea as the brown bag. Yeah, I am going to do that any time now. 5. Make a Separate Bee Spa: There are several versions of this from putting a grate on a shallow bowl of water to elaborate pools with flowers and rocks for the bees to light on. Another neighbor tried this with a kiddie pool, flowers, and rocks. The bees still preferred her waterfall. 6. Cloves: Surprisingly, this works, within limits, and smells like Thanksgiving! I started small. I set out two small bowls half W ar filled with ground cloves. The bees were already enjoying their EXPERTS daily dips. The smell disturbed them, and they flew up and around pie, cake, the spa. They tried to land on the bowls but flew off immediately. cupcake an Using a thick solution of water, ground cloves and lime juice, I desser sprayed the cover and the bees. Whoa! They did NOT like that at all. They swarmed up and buzzed loudly, hanging a few feet Nayarit between Blvd Las Garzas and Alvarez Rico. La Paz, BCS. away from the spa. It was as if they were having an argument. Monday to Satuday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Ph:612 348 8990 / [email protected] Soy de Azucar But they peeled off and didn’t come back for hours. I was sitting nearby to observe. One bee buzzed my ear, and more than one We create dessert bars for special events too – just ask! buzzed the top of my head. Not one stung me. Eventually the bees came back, but never in the larger numbers, like before. Fresh, delicious I cut limes in half and dredged the cut halves in ground cloves. I tossed them on the spa cover. Some rolled over and the and simple bees landed on them. But those that remained with the clove side slow food concept up deterred bees and wasps. One morning before the sun rose, I refilled my clove dishes. I Juices / Smoothies sprayed the entire perimeter of the pool cover and literally turned eat · enjoy · relax Breakfast & Lunch Combos my cover brown with clove spray. There were no bees enjoying 8:00 am to 4:00 pm the pleasures of my spa for hours. Only a few adventurers re- turned. And the number of bees at my spa has dwindled. My final assessment: To rid my spa completely of malinger- ing bees, I should remove the cover. There are no bees at the pool because there is no place to land. Since I do not want to waste hot Belisario Dominguez between 16 de Septiembre and Independencia water, my other conclusion is that a new cover that rises up the #41 Across from Teatro Juarez. Downtown La Paz / 612 122 5363 edge of the spa a few inches above the water line means no water is exposed and there is no place for the bees to light. We just did this today, and the bees again were angry, but they left. As of this writing there have been only 3 bees at my spa. If you have a pool with an infinity or waterfall edge and are plagued by bees, I suggest a clove atomizer that releases the Cheers spray every few hours (like the Fifth Avenue department stores), or a tray of limes dredged in cloves. I went to Chedraui on the with weekend to buy more ground cloves. They had none. Could it be that my neighbors bought the store’s supply. a view Oh, and one helpful neighbor said that loud rock music deters rattlesnakes, and also offered a mouse deterrent! El Centenario, BCS In true Mythbusters tradition, I declare the clove cure plau- sible. *Friendly owner/operated *'Unique to the Baja' menu items & specials *Excellent Sta *Live Music on Wednesday & Saturday nights We invite you to join us for our EASTER BRUNCH Susan Fogel is an observer of life and writes to tell on Sunday, March 27th , 2016 you what she sees. Menu details and cost will be posted on our Facebook page... Visit her blog mexicomusings.com Big Ruby´s Cantina Telephone 612 124 6466 or Cell 612 151 0862

March 2016 13 The Baja Citizen NEEDS YOUR HELP

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Now that the weather is changing to “very warm,” we know To recap, an investment of 200 to 250 dollars a year will send spring will soon be here. Many of our friends will soon leave to to school a junior high student who walks to and from school; enjoy a cooler summer in Canada or the U.S., while those of us 300 to 350 dollars for that student who takes a bus each way; and with FANLAP (Fundacion Ayuda Niños de La Paz, A.C.) who 500 to 600 dollars for a student who takes two buses to and from remain in La Paz to tough it out are working in preparation for school, plus the tuition costs for senior high school. the next school year. We hope to once again accept applications If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation through for scholarship from more than 100 students. The applications International Community Foundation, you may go to our web will be checked to make sure the students all qualify to receive page at www.lapazninos.org and click the donate button that has our help. the U.S. flag on it. For a junior high student who lives within walking distance You may leave cash or a check made out to Fundación Ayuda of the school, it costs between 200 and 250 dollars a year to Niños La Paz, A.C. at Mary’s office at Marina de La Paz. For purchase uniforms, school shoes, gym clothes, tennis shoes, more information, please contact Judy at jupete49@hotmail. backpacks, and school supplies. If a junior high student has to com. take a bus to and from school, the transportation costs are about We’re so grateful to those who have helped our students at- 100 dollars; and for a student who takes two busses to and from tend school past the sixth grade, in order to better their lives and school, there’s an addition 100 dollars for transportation costs. the lives of their families. Senior high school students have an additional charge of from 50 to 100 dollars for tuition.

The Baja Citizen 14 March 2016 Revamping Mexico´s Criminal Justice System Puerto Illusión

by James Bell

A new, large, and impressive looking blue and white building sits on the corner of Colosio Boulevard and Las Garzas. Have you seen it? It is hard to miss, really. Centro de Justicia Penal, it reads, in big letters on the front of the building. What is it, a new courthouse, part of La Paz´s new modernization program? This may be a typical reaction upon seeing it for the first time, but Luxury Ocean Front Apartment Rental there is a lot more there than meets the eye. New, 4th floor center, luxury apartment for rent. Pool, hot Although the building appears to have been built relatively tubs, excercise equipment, ocean front, stunning views, quickly, the Criminal Justice Center is the product of a major elevator, and more. Available for rentals weekly or monthly. Available beginning April 2016. judicial reform initiated in 2008 that aims to dramatically change the way the judicial system works throughout the country. A new For rental information please call (916) 826-5653 adversarial system, based on oral trials commonly used in Can- or email [email protected] ada, U.S.A., England, and Germany, is being ushered in. The new system will replace Mexico´s old, ineffective, and mostly inquisitorial system in which legal proceedings—and negotia- tions-- occur in a small room without the presence of the plaintiff sent federal judges to Mexico City to instruct others on protocol or defendant, and where transparency is virtually absent. and courtroom practices. The legal system is being completely Out with the old and in with the new, as the saying goes. The overhauled. It is a big, big deal. system will no longer rely on lawyers and prosecutors to present The national deadline for full implementation is set fur June written arguments to a judge, as is the common practice, but will 18, 2016, and many states, including Baja California Sur, are permit opposing parties to present evidence orally and directly scrambling to make the transition. So, the next time you pass in a trial before the court, a process that would even make Perry by the Centro de Justicia Penal, take another glance. It is much Mason take notice. Oral trials will soon be the law of the land in more important that it might appear. It reflects a conscientious, which a judge is obligated to be present. The judge will serve forward-thinking approach on the part of the Mexican govern- as a mediator rather than as an inquisitor, and where hearings ment to providing a more equitable outcome in legal proceedings are conducted in a modern courtroom where public scrutiny and where due process is ensured. transparency prevail. The criminal justice system is expected to It is hoped (really, really hoped) that it will reduce opportuni- speed up the judicial process, reduce the time the accused spend ties for corruption in the judicial system. It is also expected to in jail awaiting sentencing, and will be based on the importanti- increase human rights for the accused – a very good thing indeed. sima presumption of innocence. Mexico should be congratulated; it has taken a big step in the These are monumental changes in Mexico’s new judicial sys- right direction. tem, and the legal professions are being put to the task as never The new criminal justice system should prove before. Judges, prosecutors, attorneys, police, law professors, students and others have been trained in the new accusatorial to be a grand experiment in the years ahead. method. Lots of American dollars – over 250 million – originally If it succeeds, Mexicans and many others, pledged in the Merida Initiative in 2011 to assist Mexico’s drug will surely celebrate its success, and with war, were wisely re-appropriated by the U.S. Justice Department to support Mexico’s efforts to reform the criminal justice system good reason too. – a far better use of funds, without a doubt. After all, what good is spending all that money on tracking or capturing organized crime bosses, violent criminals and corrupt fat cats if the crimi- nal justice system cannot properly convict them or keep them in prison? Money, resources, and training – including the use of mock trials, have been provided by outsiders to help make the transi- tion successful. Dr. David Shirk, director of Justice in Mexico said, “There are arguably few issues more important in Mexico and U.S. – Mexico relations than strengthening the rule of law, security and human rights.” Canada has also contributed and has

March 2016 15 The Baja Citizen Sinaloa

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The Baja Citizen 18 March 2016 Diane and Barry

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March 2016 19 The Baja Citizen Heather Borquez [email protected] BUILDING OR REMODELING? Cel: 044 612 157 1984 Tel: 12 10 459 39 *Be sure to get the right receipts! www.diamanteassociates.com www.livingthebajadream.com By Linda Jones Neil

It can be exciting to buy a vacant lot or a fixer upper and build Cute as a bug’s ear… a dream home or make wonderful repairs and changes to an 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom existing building to make the home “yours”! Condo in La Posada Any money spent on repairs, remodel or new construction can add to the value and to the tax basis of the property, IF the 1,220 sq feet, fully furnished, highly desireable location, close to right fiscal receipts are obtained! everything and only asking Mexico’s tax laws, most of which are patterned closely af- 145,000 USD. ter the US IRS and Revenue Canada, are much stricter when it comes to obtaining tax deductible receipts. We have the official Las Pergolas La Paz invoice, known in Spanish as the factura. Selling fast - only 3 left For all of us in business, it is essential we obtain official fac- turas for all equipment, paper goods, electricity, telephone ser- Beautiful views, high end vices, gasoline, office rent, any and ALL commercial purchases nishings and extraordinary for use in our business. Additionally, if we consult with an prices. attorney, a notary or other professional, we need a recibo de hon- 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, orarios. These documents must bear special markings and be HUGE terraces, and lovely sent through special services which print the invoices. They views. Shared pool. must also bear the vendor’s name, address and Federal Registra- tion Number as well as the buyer’s information. Ask about 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condos in Colina del Sol! All of this is essential for the business owner in Mexico to have deductions against income. Heather Borquez, Realtor with Diamante Associates What is often not understood in the real estate world is that the buyer or fixer upper of Mexican homes must also have offi- cial receipts in order for them to be applied as deductions against

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March 2016 21 The Baja Citizen Beware at the Gas Pump TBC

PEMEX is the Mexican state-owned petroleum company that is responsible for setting the price of fuel and oversees distribu- tion to the public, but the individual gas stations are privately franchised. In theory it’s simple to get gas around town. Almost all stations are open 24 hours and they all sell the same fuel at the same price. However, some stations are more popular that others. Is it the location? Partly so, but there are those amongst franchise owners who skim up to 20 percent off the amount they pump into your tank. PROFECO, Mexico’s Consumer Protection Agency, regu- larly visits the stations to check their liter counts. But wait. Did you check your fuel gauge? Does it look like the 200 or 300 pesos that you asked for at the pump was actually put into your tank? Unfortunately, scams at the gas pump are common occurrences and the only way to combat the problem is to be vigilant when you at the station. Pay attention and make sure that you get the amount that you are paying for. First, always make sure that the gas pump is always at 0.00 before they start filling up your car. Get out of the car and check if you can’t see from behind the wheel. Secondly, when the at- tendant is finished filling up your tank, make sure the amount you asked for, whether it be 200 pesos or 300 pesos, is registered on the gas pump. Sounds fairly simple but often times, you can get easily distracted and later realize that the 300 pesos of gas that you paid for doesn’t even register half a tank on your gas GourmetGourmet pizzaspizzas gauge. After the fact, it is very difficult to do anything about the lasagnelasagne andand pastaspastas situation, other than just feeling like you were taking advantage mademade withwith of. 100%100% organicorganic productsproducts This is also a reminder to be careful if paying with a credit card. It is a good idea to never let the card out of your sight.

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The Baja Citizen 22 March 2016 U.S. Consulate Acts for the Environment

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Following the U.S. National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators, the U.S. Consulate Gen- eral in Tijuana officially opened a garden of plants native to Baja California. Elizabeth Aubin, Executive Director of the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, dedicated the garden. Honey bees alone add U.S. $15 billion in value to agricul- tural crops in the United States each year, and are under threat from a phenomenon known as “colony collapse disorder,” which causes the sudden loss of hives. This newly-inaugurated garden supports not only bees, but also the Monarch butterfly and local Quino Checkerspot butterfly, which are in danger of extinction, and will also attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. All the garden’s plants are native to the Baja California region, and will require minimal water. The Consulate thanks professors Alejandra Chavez San- toscoy and Linda Lara Jacobo of the Autonomous University of

Baja California and César García Valderrama, Presi- dent of the Baja California Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, for their generous support in na- tive plant selection and gar- den design. This garden is a symbol of commitment to sustain- ability, the friendship be- tween the two nations, and the health of pollinators vital to shared prosperity.

March 2016 23 The Baja Citizen US Navy Brings Wheelchairs to the Disabled in Los Cabos US Navy delivered wheelchairs during their port call in Cabo San Lucas TBC

The U.S. government continued its support to the Mexican agen- school supplies and shared ice cream with children who live un- cy for child welfare Desarollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) with a der DIF care. gift of twenty-one wheelchairs to people with severe disabilities “When we come to port, sailors really enjoy interacting with in Los Cabos. the local community,” says Navy Commander Robert Francis. The gift was made possible by a partnership with the U.S. “We get to share our culture with people, and learn about theirs. Consulate General in Tijuana, the U.S. Navy and the Depart- For us sailors, these projects broaden our worldview. They ment of Defense through the U.S. Northern Command (US- change us in a good way.” NORTHCOM). Every year, USNORTHCOM collaborates with For the project beneficiaries, getting a wheelchair is also the Mexican government providing millions of dollars of support life changing. For people with severe disabilities like muscular to capacity building projects in disaster preparedness and public dystrophy and cerebral palsy, a wheelchair greatly improves the health. quality of care by correcting posture and improving respiration. The U.S. Navy delivered the wheelchairs during their port call in Cabo San Lucas. The USS LASSEN is on a routine six- A statement released by DIF makes clear the agency’s deep month deployment in the Pacific, travelling from Japan to Flori- gratitude. “El beneficio que recibe nuestra población más vul- da via the Panama Canal. nerable representa para nosotros, como institución dedicada al For many sailors, helping the local community while at port servicio y la asistencia social, un apoyo invaluable que promueve is one of the highlights of deployment. In Los Cabos, more nuestra visión de un Mejor Futuro, nuestra misión de trabajar con than 40 Navy officers from the vessel USS LASSEN met with el corazón y nuestros más altos valores para trabajar siempre ‘de DIF representatives at the Delegación Municipal. They brought corazón con las familias de BCS’.

The Baja Citizen 24 March 2016 A new wheelchair for a child in Cabo San Lucas_

Vanilla Jams Jellies This project is a continuation of US government support to Honey child welfare in Baja California. In 2015, USNORTHCOM sup- Salsas Quinoa offers ported the DIF Albergue Temporal in Tijuana and two children’s Couscous gourmet shelters in Ensenada with wheelchairs, respirators, bunk beds Sea salt Pesto products and educational materials. Mole for you Balsamic vinegar to take For USNORTHCOM Project Manager Paul McKean, the Coconut oil home support goes beyond just security cooperation between nations. Olive oil with fine herbs “These projects are incredibly powerful. The sailors are rep- And so much more... resenting our government in projecting goodwill to our critical Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm / Saturday – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm neighbors. Everyone has a friend in the US from Mexico. This is Closed Sundays La Cocina de Juanita Ph:122 0404 an extension of friendship between neighbors.” 625 Guillermo Prieto between Torre Iglesias and Republica. Inside Ibarra’s Pottery

March 2016 25 The Baja Citizen Hello, Friends.

My name is Juno, and I am a Baja Girl I had my first real bath last week and from La Paz, Mexico. Along with other even though it was scary at first, after- dogs and cats, I was rescued from a beach wards I loved how clean and fresh I felt so named Pichilingue as part of an effort much that I ran all over the yard!! My fos- called the “Baja 34 Rescue Project.” You ter mom has given me funny things called may have heard of us! For about seven toys, and despite not knowing what they months, I have lived at a shelter called K9 are, I am learning quickly how to play with Rancho del Perro with my fur family and them. have been treated extremely well. My best I’m looking for a forever home where friend, Linda, worked with me for a num- Some details about me include that I’m I can feel safe and secure, and in return, I ber of months to help me overcome shy- approximately one year old, 30 lbs, 18” promise to share all the love that I have to ness with people - referred to by humans high at the shoulder, and spayed. I don’t give. I can’t wait to meet you and to spend as “introversion.” I’m doing much better, like to bark much at all, and the most im- the rest of our lives together!!! and am thrilled to report that I have been portant thing... I’m as cute as a button! I taken into a foster home in La Paz with love people once I’ve had a chance to bond Juno my new temporary mom and dad, Val and with them, but still get spooked easily with Robert!! They are helping me to learn the loud or unfamiliar noises, so please be ropes of how to be a happy and confident patient with me. My K9 family and new dog for my future loving family - not to foster parents are working hard to help me Please Contact : mention all the other stuff I’m learning, with this, and I am getting much better day Valarie Austen/Robert Miller like climbing stairs and “going” outside, by day! [email protected] etc., etc. Casa – 612 128 4957

The Baja Citizen 26 March 2016 Ramblings: Trash Can Missing

By Judy Ristity

“What the hell?” Alex said. It was 7:15 We considered and rejected the idea Thursday morning. Trash day. Our gar- of hanging the trash off our tree or install- bage was gone and so was our two-year- ing a fixed metal receptacle. Instead, our old trash can. 439 peso can lives on our back patio. We I said, “Are you sure?” I walked onto line the can with huge, heavy-duty plastic the street, looked right then left, but the bags and put those on the street on garbage space where the can should have been was night. eerily empty. That was one week ago. Now, I worry about cats and dogs rip- Alex went to Home Depot that same ping open the bags, and finding pork chop morning and bought a new can. Smaller. bones and egg shells scattered all over the With a sunny yellow cover. $589 pesos back to Home Depot and bought yet an- ground in the morning, so I’m collecting – the cost of a very nice restaurant meal, other can, this time a much smaller one for grocery store plastic bags and carefully including wine. 439 pesos. triple wrapping animal-tempting items, a Not to be outsmarted by a trash-can When I whined, “Can you believe very ecologically-unfriendly use of plastic thief, we wrote our street address in bold someone stole our garbage can twice in bags but so far we haven’t had to sweep up white paint on both sides of our can. Sun- one week?” ex-pats generally were sur- a nasty mess. day night Alex rolled our new can onto the prised and said, “Why the heck would any- This morning at 5:15 Alex woke me street. one steal a garbage can?” but Mexicans from a deep sleep. He whispered, “Judy, I slept fitfully and at 5:17 a.m. Mon- weren’t shocked, they were sympathetic will you write a note for the trash collec- day, I threw on clothes, ran downstairs, but not surprised. The man who sells fruit tors?” I got up and wrote, “Recompensa and unlocked our gate. No can. My heart in front of our house raised his hand to his de 200 pesos por nuestra bote de basura.” sank. My mind shifted into irrational mouth as if he were holding a cigarette in- I taped the note to the plastic bag. Later, mode: Was this a hate crime against ex- dicating that our can was probably stolen Alex had a change of heart. He increased pats? I looked in front of our neighbor to buy cheap drugs. What’s the street value the reward to 300 pesos as a stronger in- Tom’s houses. His empty can laid on the of used trash cans these days? centive. That way no matter where the ground. Why did the criminal take our can I complained to my Mexican neighbor. garbage collectors are on their route, when but leave Tom’s? Have we slighted some- She said that her can had been stolen four they see our can, they’ll stop working, load one? That’s it – we’ll just move back to weeks ago. She’d bought it for $100 pesos our can onto their truck, drive directly to the States. Or Greece. Or Italy. at the segundas. She showed me her cur- our house and collect the reward. Were I walked onto our patio and looked at rent can: a banged up metal barrel. Inside sure – it’s only a matter of time. By the the thermometer: 69 degrees. In January. I lay two egg crates, which she removed. I way, if you happen to see our can and re- got on the internet: Seattle 39, Athens 43, looked down and saw that half the metal turn it, we’ll be at home waiting to hand Rome 47. was missing – I looked through the huge over the reward. Alex was calm when I told him that gap and saw the ground below. She said the thieves had struck again. He went that no one would steel this can. Your dashboard warning light is on? We can x it

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March 2016 27 The Baja Citizen BEVERAGES TO DRINK IN MEXICO

By Donnely McAnn 10 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 1. ATOLE Atole is a popular Mexican hot beverage, thickened with masa (corn flour) and flavored with cin- namon and brown sugar. Try this soothing beverage after dinner or in the afternoon with some cookies. You can be creative and add some pureed fruit. Chocolate atole is known as CHAMPURRADO.

2. HORCHATA A refreshing Mexi- indigenous to northwest and central Mexi- can drink made with rice, milk, vanilla, co. Tejuino doesn’t require distillation and and cinnamon. A great balance for spicy is surprisingly simple to produce. With its foods, enjoy it served over ice. This tasty low alcohol percentage, it’s appealing to drink is easy to make, and there are numer- the casual drinker. ous recipes on the internet. 6. PULQUE Also known as OCTLI, 3. AQUA DE JAMAICA Look for pulque is a milky-white, viscous alcoholic jamaica flowers (also known as hibiscus beverage made from the fermented sap of or flor de jamaica) in most grocery stores; the agave plant. It takes on a yeasty, semi- they’re often found in the bulk bins or in sour flavor, and is believed to have been the dried herbs section. It is made from produced for at least the last millennium. crimson- or deep magenta-colored sepals In the pre-Columbian era, pulque was con- of the Hibiscus flower, and can be con- sidered sacred. The drink was incorporated sumed either hot or cold. Agua de jamaica into religious ceremonies, and was usually has a tart, cranberry-like flavor, and sugar consumed by priests. Pulque is mildly al- is often added to sweeten it. It’s easy to coholic, similar to beer, and is loaded with make, too! The following recipe makes vitamins and minerals. half a gallon of agua de jamaica. 7. PALOMA One of Mexico’s most Ingredients: popular cocktails, the paloma is a perfectly 1/2 cup of dried hibiscus flowers refreshing combination of sweet and tart, 8 cups water made with tequila, grapefruit, lime, and a sugar (about 1/2 cup, or to taste) pinch of salt. If you struggle to drink te- Optional: rum, ginger, thinly-sliced quila cocktails because they bring back too lime garnish many dreadful memories of drunken stu- 4. TAMARINDO Tamarindo is made dent days and debauchery, this might just • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. from tamarind pods which have been be the alternative! • Add 1/2 cup flor de jamaica and 1/2 boiled in water, had the seeds removed, cup sugar (or to taste). and has been liquefied and combined with 8. SANGRIA Sangria is typically • Allow mixture to boil for about 2 sugar. To make your own, check out this made from red wine, fruit juices, soda minutes, stirring occasionally. how-to video: https://www.youtube.com/ water, chopped fruit, and sometimes • Cover and allow to steep for about 10 watch?v=i8KqVvCqFXM brandy. When making your own sangria, minutes. use a good-quality wine; and, if at all pos- • Strain into a separate container, add ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: sible, let the sangria chill overnight. This remaining 4 cups of cold water, and mix lets the fruit flavors blend into the drink. well. If adding rum, mix in at this step. 5. TEJUINO An unconventional al- In the morning, pour your sangria into a • To serve immediately, pour over ice. coholic drink made from fermented corn pitcher full of ice cubes, garnish with fresh Otherwise, allow it to cool in the refrigera- masa which takes on a flavor similar to fruit, and enjoy. Traditional sangria pitch- tor until it is time to serve. Mexican tamarindo candy. Though tejui- ers have a pinched lip so that the fruit and no’s precise birthplace is unclear, the drink other solids do not plop into the glass and Enjoy your cultural beverage! dates back to pre-Columbian times. It was splash. produced by the Nahuas people, a group

The Baja Citizen 28 March 2016 9. ROMPOPE Rompope is an egg- nog-like drink made with eggs, milk, and vanilla flavoring. The egg yolks impart a yellow hue to the emulsified beverage. The word “rompope” is a derivation of the word “pope.” This is a favorite holi- day drink in Mexico, and since rompope is strong and sweet, it is meant to be sipped in small glasses.

10. MICHELADA A michelada is beer with lime juice, served in a salt- rimmed glass of ice. It may or may not also have Worcestershire sauce, clamato juice,

and Maggi seasoning. The origins of the michelada are unclear. One legend tells of General Don Augusto Michel, who roused his troops for the 1910 Mexican Revolu- tion by fortifying their beers with lime and hot sauce. A less epic tale credits a humble man from San Luís Potosí. Perhaps least impressive - if most believable - is that the name simply slurs together Mexican slang: mi (my) + chela (beer) + helada (iced) = michelada (my cold beer). Each michelada is as unique as Mexico itself since nobody knows exactly how they originated, and we can’t even agree on what actually goes

March 2016 29 The Baja Citizen La Costa

by Ana Hall

Have you heard about dancing opportunities in La Paz?

Recently, Rauno and I were invited to a quinceañera (pro- nounced: kin sā ən ‘ye rə) at La Costa Restaurant. A quinceañera is a party given for a Mexican girl when she turns fifteen. That particular night, which was a Wednesday night, was chilly and day night for dancing. What a surprise to step into the restaurant the wind was blowing, so we were reluctant go to an open-air and be surrounded by so many friends and acquaintances. Sev- restaurant. We were feeling lazy, and just the thought of chang- eral hugs and cheek kisses later, we headed over to the quincea- ing out of comfy sweat pants was daunting. ñera table where our hosts awaited. Our birthday girl was busily There are people who LOVE to dance, people who can take texting away with her friends on the mainland, and was happy it or leave it, people who hate it, and people who can’t. I fall into despite being at least forty years younger than most of the other both the “love” and “can’t” categories. It’s okay to be in two people in the restaurant. We ordered margaritas (a fine margarita, categories, and what I have noticed is that no one really cares! too, I might add), then we hit the dance floor and didn’t stop until Every Wednesday night, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m, La Costa we left for home! What a surprise; we had a great time and plan Restaurant provides live music performed by the group Plan B. to go again. Often. You can also order a variety of seafood dishes Plan B’s music is perfect rock and Latin for listening, dancing, from the menu if you decide to go for dinner. or watching. The owner, Martha, and her attentive staff will take very In the end, we changed clothes, put on our dancing tennis good care of you, and there is no cover charge! shoes, and off we went. We had been to La Costa for dinner So put this on your list for next Wednesday. We will see you many times, but this was the first time we had been on a Wednes- there!

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The Baja Citizen 30 March 2016 BAZART, A Mix, A Mess, A Treasure Trove By Susan Fogel

Have you walked around town lately? When you are zipping by to get to the post office, or searching for a parking space so you can get to the organic market, or when you are on your way to one of our restaurants, do you see the little shops and houses and say to yourself “I should slow down and take a look over there someday?” Slow down, park the car, get out and walk around. Because… Near the Zocalo on Cinco de Mayo, near the Cathedral, is a tiny, new shop called BAZART. Husband and wife owners, Vania Serrano and Thierry Parra invite you to come and enjoy their warm shop filled with items they both like and want to share. The name BAZART in French means a mix, a mess, or a treasure trove. It is slang. I could not find a definition. I asked another French friend for a meaning to this clever word, and that is what she said. the mosquito that carries dengue fever, chikungunya, zika, and Says Serrano about the name, ”BAZART is composed of yellow fever. But she is also a painter and her work is displayed two words bazaar and art which represents different concepts of in BAZART. Her work ranges from landscapes, nature drawings, an art gallery, antiques, crafts, and jewelry.” and abstracts in many different media and at varied prices. Serrano is a researcher at CIBNOR and her subject involves Parra has been a French antiques dealer for 20 years and has participated in prestigious international antique shows. Here in Mexico, he continues selling antiques. It is his passion. Serrano wanted to showcase her stunning art, but did not want it to get lost in someone else’s gallery, and Parra wanted to bring a little touch of his homeland to La Paz. And so BAZART was born. BAZART will be highlighting other painters, crafts people, and artists. They would like to bring a mix of cultures and crafts to La Paz for you to take home to love and enjoy. They have a selection of Arboles de La Vida (tree of life) sculptures in several colors and sizes. And will soon have more Mexican art pieces like that. Stop in and ask about the gnarly tree sculptures, with an equally gnarled old man’s face peering out of the trunk. Or per- haps a lovely turquoise necklace. Where to find them: BAZART is located at Cinco de Mayo 306, just across the street from the Cathedral. Their hours are: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You can contact them by phone 128 6781 or [email protected] If you are looking for a non-commercial, handcrafted gift, or to take home something that is the essence of La Paz, take a look at BAZART.

Susan Fogel is an observer of life and writes to tell you what she sees. Visit her blog mexicomusings.com

March 2016 31 The Baja Citizen LABORATORIOSLABORATORIOS DEDE ANÁLISISANÁLISIS CLÍNICOSCLÍNICOS QFB Celia Casillas Esquivel “DAD” PACKAGE

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The Baja Citizen 32 March 2016 TIME CHANGE IN MEXICO

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Daylight Savings Time will start on April 3rd, 2016 at 2:00 am here in Mexico (exceptions below). It will be time to move the clocks forward one hour! Previously all of Mexico, with the exception of the state of Sonora, which does not observe daylight saving time, began and ended daylight savings time at the same time. The Congress of Mexico passed legislation in December 2009 that allowed ten border cities to adopt a daylight saving time pattern consistent with the United States. The municipalities below will have set their clocks forward on Sunday, March 13th, 2016.

City, State Acuna, Coahuila Anahuac, Nuevo Leon Juarez, Chihuahua Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexicali, Baja California Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Ojinaga, Chihuahua Piedras Negras, Coahuila Reynosa, Tamaulipas Tijuana, Baja California Emergency Services and Pharmacy

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