March 2026

RENO – Christena “Christy” Marie Wiseman(Myers, Chacon) By Tom Wiseman and Gabrielle Blair October 24, 1941 – January 19, 2026. Christy peacefully went to be with God on January 19th, 2026. Born in Chico, California, Christy was a devoted educator who spent decades teaching French and English, primarily at Reno High School. A lifelong learner […]

(and Why It Matters This Year) If Easter ever feels like it sneaks up on you, you’re not imagining things. Unlike Christmas, which arrives faithfully every December 25, Easter seems to wander around the calendar. Some years it falls in late April. Other years, like this one, it shows up surprisingly early, April 5th to

Oskar Santoscoy carries the quiet confidence of someone who’s done the hard part already. He is a professional poet who also curates three branches of his Galló Art Gallery, one in Riberas del Pilar, the other two in Puebla and San Miguel de Allende. In addition, he’s an award-winning actor who has studied literature and

The first day of spring 2026 (Spring Equinox) is on Friday March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a.m. EDT. Traditionally the concepts of balance and new beginnings are thought of at this time of year. We are moving into the warmth of the light and nature wakes up after winter, allowing equal amounts of day and

Finding Your Game at Lakeside’s Pickleball Courts Pickleball was introduced to the Lakeside area in 2016 by Carlos Castro, who was the tennis pro at the Racquet Club. Today there are at least seven public venues with a total of 28 permanent pickleball courts, plus additional courts planned or under construction. The various venues are

Lake Chapala Shrine Club A.C. Most people recognize a Shriner when they see one. The red fez. The parades. The tiny cars. And many people have heard of Shriners Children’s Hospitals, though fewer could say exactly what they do or how they work. Fewer still know that right here at Lake Chapala we have one

Do The Right Thing As of this writing, The Ranch has a population of over 80 dogs. We are, as Ranch Board member Dale Green said, “full to bursting.” That was also the status in December when The Ranch received word about a dog emergency in Guadalajara. As you may have read then in the

You’re Not Alone Almost every single day, I meet someone who tells me about a neighbour, relative, friend, or spouse who is dealing with memory issues—and they have no idea what to do. The first thing I’d recommend is seeing a doctor for a proper diagnosis. Unfortunately, this can be hit or miss, because many

Evelyn Richardson swayed peacefully in her rocking chair, watching the sun set over Lake Chapala. She stroked her cat wistfully as David Bisbal’s Se Nos Rompió el Amor played on the radio. It had been 14 months since her husband’s death. Evelyn hardly ever left her house, that old mansion with a hint of abandonment,

Big Shoes to Fill There are moments when stepping forward also means pausing and looking back with gratitude. Becoming editor of El Ojo del Lago is one of those moments for me. This magazine did not simply arrive on the page fully formed. It was shaped, nurtured, argued over, refined, and protected by people whose