EDITION 90

AUGUST 2008

Letter from the Editor

Dear readers

Female strength has always been depicted in novels, stories, and tales past and present. Women with strong character constantly capture our admiration, empathy, and respect, for their ability to succeed in a male dominated world while, in many cases, being confined to secondary roles.

In our first article, Joaquin Lopez writes about the life of Simona Martinez. During the end of the XIX century, Simona was married to Louis Leonard Bradbury, a North American descendant of a family of millionaires who were active in politics and held power during that time. Simona Martinez was considered to be the richest woman in Mazatlan and, after the death of her husband, continued to command presence and influence in town.

Our second feature article, written by Enrique Vega, the city chronicler, speaks of the different religions that were practiced in Mazatlan. He tells us of the first church to open its doors that gave people the ability to worship a religious doctrine and of the influence of other spiritual beliefs that are expressed in this multicultural port.

We hope you enjoy them.

And as a reminder to our readers, our next edition will be published in November. We hope you enjoy your summer in Mazatlan.

Elaine Kemp

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