Post-Earthquake Report for San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas: Rumor or Fact
The 8.2 magnitude earthquake shook southern Oaxaca state and Chiapas a month ago on September 7, 2017. What’s the situation in Chiapas now? I asked my friends Ann Conway, owner of La Joya Hotel, and Bela Wood, owner of Bela’s B&B, for an on-the-ground report about the state of things in and around San Cristobal […]
Gratitude: Oaxaca Thanks All Who Give Support
We are not yet “out of the woods!” There is still so much more to repair in Oaxaca state*as a result of the September 7, 2017, earthquake that registered 8.2 on the Richter Scale. The quake was centered just off-shore from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Oaxaca state, where most of the damage occurred […]
Video: Direct Call for Help to San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca, Earthquake Victims
Important message from cultural anthropologist Denise Lechner and medical doctor Anja Widman, who are working with the Ikoots/Huave people in San Mateo del Mar, Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Their coastal village was nearly destroyed after the September 7, 8.2 magnitude earthquake. Please know any gift you make will go to direct aid they will give. Send […]
How To Repair Our World: Oaxaca Earthquake Donations and Magnitude of Need
Last night, when I returned to Durham, North Carolina, I opened my mailbox to find three checks totaling $700 USD for Oaxaca earthquake support. Most of these gifts were collected by Mary Randall, my Oaxaca friend who lives in Modesto, California. Others came because people contacted me directly asking if they could send a check instead […]
Alfredo Harp Helu Foundation Matches 50% with Earthquake Donation
Make a gift to support Oaxaca earthquake relief through Citibanamex using the wire transfer code below and the Alfredo Harp Helu Foundation will match 50%. Another way to support Oaxaca! This was verified by foundation leaders. Remember, the earthquake most affected the people of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec — not Oaxaca City, Huatulco or Puerto […]
Oaxaca Earthquake Damage Extensive: Urgent Support Needed
I’m putting out another donation call to help the Oaxaca earthquake victims. The situation is dire along Oaxaca’s southern coast and particularly in the city of Juchitan de Zaragoza. click here to watch BBC video of earthquake devastation There are two ways to donate that I know your gifts will go directly to the people […]
Help for Oaxaca 8.2 Earthquake Victims: Donations Accepted
You can make a donation through PayPal or by sending a wire transfer. This is to an NGO supported by painter/artist Maestro Francisco Toledo, and we got this information through his organizations. Many of you have asked. This is an important way you can help. Thank you, Norma
Another Rumble: Temblor (Earthquake) in Oaxaca Today
This one was not much to write home about. On the border of the States of Oaxaca and Guerrero very close to the epicenter of the big one (7.4) we felt two weeks ago, today’s earthquake a little after 1 p.m. shook for about 15 seconds and was gone. They say these are strong aftershocks […]
Earthquakes Common in State of Oaxaca: Oct. 6, 2011 is a 4.2 Magnitude
My friend, Brigitte, from Oaxaca says: “Which earthquake?” Was it a non-event in Oaxaca City? This morning I got a call from a friend asking about the earthquake last night in Oaxaca. Here is a Map of the site. The epicenter is near Tonala in the mountains about 75 miles northeast of the southern coastal […]