ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Federal authorities are investigating the death of a Mexican gray wolf as wildlife managers prepare for an annual survey of the endangered species along the Arizona-New Mexico border. Officials with the wolf recovery effort announced Tuesday that a female wolf was found dead in December in Arizona. They declined to release more information, saying the case is still under investigation. For 2017, there were a total of 12 documented wolf deaths and one removal of a wolf from the wild that resulted in its death. According to the most recent count, there are at least 113 wolves in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico. Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say a new survey of the population will begin next Monday. The effort will take two weeks. … [Read more...] about Endangered Mexican gray wolf found dead in Arizona
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‘Rich Mexican culture’ — Shawnee author transforms Disney’s ‘Coco’ into junior novel
Angela Cervantes, a children’s book author who lives in Shawnee, Kan., actually hated books for a period during her youth. Cervantes said they made her feel invisible, as stories about Latino children weren’t available to her. But with time, her resentment turned into a passion for writing, and for creating stories for today’s Latino children. She hopes her recent project can keep some children from feeling invisible. At the request of Disney Worldwide Publishing, she transformed “Coco,” a portrayal of Mexican culture by Disney’s Pixar Studios, into a junior novel. “I believe that if you can give kids amazing books where they see themselves in the pages, reading becomes a joy and a life-changer,” she said. “This is one of the reasons I signed on to write the junior novel for Coco. I understood immediately the impact and weight of what it meant for Disney Pixar to be making a film featuring a Latino main character and showcasing one … [Read more...] about ‘Rich Mexican culture’ — Shawnee author transforms Disney’s ‘Coco’ into junior novel
Wegmans to open with Mexican restaurant in Massachusetts in April
A brand-new Wegmans is opening in Natick, Massachusetts, in April, complete with a restaurant serving contemporary Mexican fare.The 146,500-square-foot store, opening in Natick Mall on April 29 — the grocery chain's first opening in a mall — will include Blue Dalia, a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar offering authentic Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails using “market-fresh ingredients.” The restaurant opens on May 4. Leading the charge at Blue Dalia are Chef Roberto Santibañez as Culinary Director, and Geno Bahena as Chef de Cuisine. The inspiration for the menu came from Santibañez’s hometown, Mexico City, and the energy in its markets, he said.“Guests will see centuries-old tortilla-making on display alongside crushed-to-order salsas, contemporary craft cocktails and of course, an extensive tequila and mezcal selection,” said Santibañez. “Being inside the market, we have immediate access to the … [Read more...] about Wegmans to open with Mexican restaurant in Massachusetts in April
Ranchero Mexican restaurant in Pasadena is closing after 49 years
From the closing of a neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Pasadena to the return of L.A.’s most prolific restaurateur, here’s what’s happening in the Los Angeles food and drink world: End of an era: If you’ve lived in Pasadena at some point during the last 50 years, chances are you’ve had a meal at Ranchero. The pint-sized, neighborhood Mexican restaurant opened on East Foothill Boulevard in 1969, and it has been a favorite with locals ever since. This is where you went for cheesy enchiladas swimming in red sauce that always threatened to slosh off the plate — and icy margaritas in giant coupe glasses. The restaurant, opened and still run by the Mejia family, will hold its last night of service on Saturday. According to a sign posted in the window of the restaurant, Ranchro is closing because it lost its lease. Over the years, the restaurant expanded to four locations, including a restaurant in San Gabriel, one in Duarte and one in El Monte, … [Read more...] about Ranchero Mexican restaurant in Pasadena is closing after 49 years
Google honors Mexican actress Katy Jurado
Google is paying tribute Tuesday to a trailblazer among Latin American actresses.The search giant's logo honors Katy Jurado, the Oscar-nominated actress born on this day in 1924.Jurado started her career during Mexican cinema's golden age before transitioning to Hollywood for her first role.According to a Google post describing the doodle, Jurado knew limited English, so she learned her script by memorizing how the lines sounded.Jurado's acting prowess earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in the 1952 Western High Noon. She also earned an Academy Award nomination for Supporting Actress for the 1954 movie Broken Lance, which also starred Spencer Tracy.Tuesday's doodle features Jurado in front of a backdrop inspired by High Noon, along with several roses in honor of her home city of Guadalajara."While she was stunningly beautiful, her portrayals transcended the stereotyped, over-sexualized roles written for Mexican women at the time," reads a post from … [Read more...] about Google honors Mexican actress Katy Jurado