Oaxaca, Oaxaca. A city filled with the smells, sounds and sights of an ancient order, it is a place where colorful, indigenous history intertwines with present day Southern Mexico. The first native settlements in the valley of Oaxaca date back thousands of years. Before the Spanish conquests in the 1500s, the area was inhabited by Zapotec and Mixtec peoples as well as the Aztecs. Today, in a modern melting pot of Spanish, Mexican and native culture, the streets are brimming and all but quiet. Here’s a look:
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In this week's issue...
- September 11, 2025
- Back on top
After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
- September 11, 2025
- New order
Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms
- September 4, 2025
- Armed with knowledge
Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights