Interior: Region's Hispanic heritage worth honoring, preserving bi13701464 But how and whether that's done be a decision for Congress and Park Service

AWARD: Mariachis Struggle Mexico Despite U.N. Heritage Nod bi13701464 Like most of the mariachi musicians milling about Plaza Garibaldi early morning waiting for work, Juan Ramon Ramirez had hands pockets, not on the strings of vihuela. It was cold, and there weren't many customers out looking for a song. Not even just a few days after Mexico's most well-known musical tradition got a dose of good news..

Judge Says Mexican-American Studies Program Violates Ariz. Law bi13701464 The judge said the Tucson program encourages "resentment against 'whites'" and advocates Latino solidarity

Mexican American studies program illegal, judge says bi13701464 The Tucson school district's Mexican American studies program violates state law, an Arizona administrative law judge ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the possible demise of the program. The judge affirmed a prior..

B.C. labour activists rally for Mexican migrant workers bi13701464 Labour activists B.C. rally on International Migrants Day, speaking out about the alleged blacklisting of Mexican migrant workers who want to unionize

U.N. gives boost to Mexico's mariachi musicians bi13701464 MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Trumpeter Domingo Ramirez hoping that U.N. recognition of the mariachi music he has played for 60 years give business a boost. "Before was a decent living and today we do because it's our profession," the 73-year-old said waiting for business Mexico City's Plaza Garibaldi, where strolling bands violins, trumpets and guitars are a feature of the ..

Taal?s genteel old houses are surviving grace bi13701464 Many are unaware that Taal the name of a genteel town filled architecture. Many people confuse Tagaytay. I guess has to do that magnificent view

In the Suburbs / New stores, new eateries, a few farewells bi13701464 This not a boring recap of what happened nationally and internationally 2011. In Fairfield, has been a heck of a year for new businesses -- including big boxes -- new restaurants and restaurant casualties

In the Know: What Naples-area restaurants opened or closed 2011? Lots of them bi13701464 Local restaurants coming and going 2011 are saluted ?Now Open? and ?Sorry, We?re Closed? photo galleries

Esther J. Cepeda: Mariachis and music survive bi13701464 Now that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added mariachi mus..

Esther Cepeda: Vivan los mariachis bi13701464 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently added mariachi music to "Intangible Cultural of Humanity" list

Galleries & Museums: Dec. 29 and beyond bi13701464 Editor?s note: Due to the holiday weekend, gallery hours may have changed. Please make sure to call and confirm before going. Exhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows

UN boost for Mexico?s mariachi musicians bi13701464 MEXICO CITY, Dec 10 ? Trumpeter Domingo Ramirez hoping that UN recognition of the mariachi music he has played for 60 years give business a boost. ?Before was a decent living and today we do because it?s our profession,? the 73-year-old said waiting for business Mexico City?s Plaza Garibaldi, where strolling bands ..

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