San Pancho Life Newsletter

San Pancho Magico A.C.
(Community Association) 

Meeting every Wednesday 6:00 pm at Cafe Del Mar, weekly reunion AC San Pancho Magico (in formation), all invited to participate, it is very important to your presence, please spread the word.

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www.entreamigos.org.mx    

After four weeks of classes with nearly 200 kids participating and 50 volunteer teachers, workshop leaders and staff...  the entreamigos summer workshop series will end today with a grand finale closing ceremony at 7pm at entreamigos.

Kids, families, friends and community members are invited to join us to see the presentations from the classes, the art, the animation, the fotos, videos and stage demonstrations..........

Thank you to everyone who joined us as a volunteer!

Thanks to photographer Jillian mitchell for capturing these great images.

I do. And I would like to share my vision of the future San Pancho with everybody who reads this column and with everyone I can approach. San Pancho is a community I love, the town that saw my second son born and that embraces, nourishes and supports my family and life constantly. San Pancho is a fertile ground in all aspects and as I often tell to new comers: in this town you really need to be careful of what you wish because it will come true.

San Pancho´s Original Intention

Intentions are important in defining the destiny of beings. San Pancho was meant to be a model town when Mexico`s president (1970-1976) Luis Echeverria first came and planned it. AND, although (perhaps?) it did not become the model Luis Echeverria wanted, we can confidently say San Pancho is a model community in many aspects: we have a Hospital that has been a keystone in the development of town, infrastructure and land for education and productive systems, public spaces and a urban design that has allowed the convergence of different cultures coexisting with amazingly beautiful natural surroundings; individuals, groups and companies both local, national and international willing to support the education, economy and ecology of this town.... I could go on and on. Friends, we are lucky to live in this town and being part of this moment of its history. Yes, we have challenges as a community and negative aspects to figure out but those are precisely the ones that set up the guideline of what needs to be done.

I believe we can continue to create this model together: young, old, boys, girls, locals, nationals, Latinos, Europeans, Americans, Canadians, hippies, developers, realtors, retirees,  volunteers, ecologists, politicians...

As I write this I get the feeling this is probably the time to open a forum to blend in our visions for the future, to acknowledge the accomplishments and to learn from the mistakes that have been part of the story and dream called San Pancho.

Enjoy the summer, until next time! 

¿Te imaginas San Pancho en 20 años a partir de ahora?  

Yo sí. Y me gustaría compartir mi visión del futuro San Pancho, con todas las personas que leen esta columna y con todos los que pueda. San Pancho es una comunidad que amo, la ciudad que vio nacer a mi segundo hijo y que nutre, abraza y apoya mi familia y mi vida constantemente. San Pancho es una tierra fértil en todos los aspectos y como suelo decir a los recién llegados: en esta ciudad realmente hay que tener cuidado con lo que deseas porque se hará realidad.   

La intención original de San Pancho  Las intenciones son importantes para definir el destino de los seres. San Pancho estaba destinado a ser una ciudad modelo cuando el presidente de México (1970-1976) Luis Echeverría por primera vez lo planeó. Y, a pesar (¿tal vez?) de que no se convirtió en el modelo que Luis Echeverría pretendía, podemos decir con confianza que San Pancho es una comunidad modelo en muchos aspectos: contamos con un hospital que ha sido una piedra angular en el desarrollo del pueblo, la infraestructura y terreno para el desarrollo de los sistemas educativos y de los sistemas productivos, espacios públicos y un diseño urbano que ha permitido la convergencia de las diferentes culturas que coexisten con un entorno natural de singular belleza; individuos, grupos y empresas, tanto locales, nacionales e internacionales dispuestos a apoyar la educación, la economía y la ecología de este pueblo ... y así podría seguir y seguir. Amigos, tenemos la suerte de vivir en este pueblo mágico y ser parte de este momento de su historia. Sí, tenemos retos como una comunidad y los aspectos negativos de entender, pero esas son precisamente las que nos dan la pauta de lo que hay que hacer.
Creo que podemos seguir creando este modelo juntos: niños,  jóvenes, viejos, jóvenes, locales, nacionales, latinos, europeos, estadounidenses, canadienses, hippies, desarrolladores, agentes inmobiliarios, jubilados, voluntarios, ecologistas, políticos ...   

Mientras escribo esto, tengo la sensación de esto es probablemente el momento de abrir un foro para compartir nuestras visiones para el futuro, para reconocer los logros y aprender de los errores que han sido parte de la historia y el sueño que se llama San Pancho.  

Disfruten el verano, hasta la próxima!    

Luis Morales 

is a Marine Biologist, Director and Founder of the San Pancho Birding Club, and Owner of Birding San Pancho. Luis has vast experience on leading nature tours both in land and aquatic habitats.  He has lived in San Pancho for 3 years and has become not only a frequent and avid observer of the local birds and nature but also an educational resource for our community and an environmental activist to help in preserving and restoring natural habitats.

Notes from the Ranch 

Life abounds at the ranches! We have 3 new goats to keep the weeds down. And I admit, they are so darned cute to watch. I've named then Larry, Curly and Moe. They really are the 3 Stooges. If there is trouble to be found, rest assured they are in the middle of it. They seem to get along with the chickens. I looked out the window the other day and not only were the chickens, the rooster and the goats all laying down in the shade but the cat had joined them. Where is my camera when I need it? Oh yes, safely stored away in its case in the drawer. Argh.

With no crops planted right now I have some free time. It is nice to have slower mornings. The animals still all need to be fed and watered but I don't feel the pull of the garden calling me. I have time for coffee, gym and reading. Not for long though. We are opening a gourmet take out/deli here in San Pancho! "Sazón de Tamara" will be open by the time everyone wanders back home from their summer travels. I'm very excited. Sauces, pesto, salsa, freash cheeses, agua frescas, my yummy cooking.....I'll keep you posted.

We have a new parrakeet and a new puppy. The bird, Chuy, is a tiny little monster that I found in the middle of the street after a big storm, he must have  blown out of the nest. He didn't have many feathers but he is growing and becoming obnoxious quickly. Add his noise to the 2 dogs, 1 cat, the rooster, the goats and the hens for morning wake up! Who needs an alarm clock! Enrique is teaching him swear words and Kar carries him around on his shoulder. Spoiled BRAT.

The new puppy, Pancha, is the sweetest girl. She is a Rottweiller and at 8 months old already weighs 70 pounds. I'm going to have to buy dog food in bulk! So far she has consumed one pair of shoes, my leather gloves, a garden hose and a cell phone. Nothing that can't be replaced. She was a "gift" from a friend of ours that could not take care of her. She has the sweetest disposition and gets along with all of the other beasts. I have a soft spot for Rotts as my dad used to raise them when I was a baby. My first chew toy was a Rott. Great dogs IF you train them. So we are taking lots of walk on lead and she learns quickly. Thank God she isn't a puller. With that weight she would pull my shoulder right out of it's socket! Juno isn't very happy with the new addition to the mutt family but I've let her remain Alpha Dog and she is setting rules and being la Jefa.

Karstan is starting University on Monday! I don't know which of us is more excited. A new chapter to his life.  We have convinced him to live at home for another year. That way I know he eats on a regular basis. Yes, still a mom.

The summer is almost over. I can't believe how fast it has passed. I don't know if I'm acclimating or if this summer hasn't been as hot as in the past. We've not used the air conditioning in the bedroom once. Although I do admit to taking an occasional 4:00pm drive with the car air conditioning on full blast.

I've found the yummiest ice creams and fruit waters in Sayulita. The shop is called "Wakiki" and is right in main street a bit before the plaza, opposite side of the street. I had a Kiwi/Alfalfa water the other day that was out of this world. Stop by and try their goodies.

Life goes on in it's flawed perfection. I am thankful for all of it. The good, the scary, the not so good. But here we are, loving each other and taking time every day for hugs.

Things I am thankful for: Sunday river bathing, amazing sunsets, love in all forms and my Enrique.

Blessings, Tamara                                                                                                            

Tamara Bode has been living in San Pancho for 15 years. She is the owner of Harmonia Holistica. She is a Massage Therapist, and also specializes in nutrition counseling and lifestyle coaching.  Contact

Tamara