Tag Archives: Monterrey

Beavers in Monterrey

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Allan Wall

The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) mostly inhabits the United States and Canada. But now this busy and industrious critter is expanding its range in Mexico, even in the urban area of Monterrey. (The Spanish term for beaver is castor.) … Continue reading →

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Melissa, Martha and Carmen Win First, Second and Third, Respectively, in Mexican Prison Beauty Pageant

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Allan Wall

Here’s something I ran across on Mexico’s Excelsior. They held a beauty pageant in a Mexican women’s prison in Escobedo, part of the Monterrey metroplex in northern Mexico. The winner was Melissa, awarded 5,000 pesos. The runner-up was Martha, who … Continue reading →

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High-Speed Rail from Austin to Monterrey?

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Allan Wall

There’s talk of constructing a high-speed rail line from Austin, Texas through San Antonio, Texas to Monterrey, Mexico. From Newsweek: The push for high-speed rail connecting Texas and Mexico took a step forward this week, as officials from both sides … Continue reading →

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NASCAR Set to Run Cup Series Race in Mexico City Next June

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Allan Wall

This should be interesting news for NASCAR fans. It’s been announced that NASCAR will hold a Cup Series Race, for points, in Mexico City next June 15th. Here’s a specially tricked out racecar displayed at the official announcement in Mexico … Continue reading →

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