I have now had a few days to 'regroup', since getting home, but I'm not sure if I have really accomplished much. There is always plenty to catch up with upon returning.....I check one item at a time, and cross it off the list. :)
The Capps returned to Mexico on Monday the 20th, with a group from New Mexico, who are busy raising the walls on the newest school building.This is the same building the workers poured the cement on while we were there.

 Picture of us eating at curb side restaurant, just recently opened up by Roberto. He is a mover and shaker in the local Church, and his wife is the secretary at the Church and school.

 Here is a picture of the Chemistry Lab, as the workers were preparing the footings, I had pictures on a previous post of the block walls being layed up.

 This is the new bathrooms, that were also partially completed before our group arrived.

This is the initial groundwork on the new classrooms; with the walls being framed by the New Mexico group this week.

Chemistry building

Chemistry building and the new classrooms in the background. Some cement blocks are barely visible on the right side. These have been provided by a local hardware/supply business at no charge. Most all of the finances for these projects come from Churches, 'state-side' (USA), so it is awesome that the people of Guachochi are recognizing the value in the School.


Ed told us, that of the three major schools in Guachochi, this school rated #1 in town....Impressive!! We were also informed by Pastor/School Superintendent, Antonio, that the equivalent of our State Superintendent of Public Instruction, from Chihuahua City, wanted to come see the school at Easter....not to critique or observe, but to join a work team.....Now that is even more impressive!! Antonio and his fantastic work, directing the school, is apparantly turning some heads.




This  young man lives in the apartment below the Capps, is a professional jockey, school bus driver, and a creator of these masterpieces. He made a creation for Tel's birthday too.

Had to include these pics too.
Every year there is a prestigious race to the bottom of the canyon and back to Guachochi. Last year a 45yr old Tarahumara Indian won the race, and his 18 yr old came in close behind him. This has to be one of the most grueling foot races in the world.....I'm sure you can Google it, and get the facts.
All for now, I'll post some more pictures and updates as I get some from the Capps.