El Colecio

History

As the legend goes, in the early 1900s the Acendados settled a small school in a acienda along the cerro "El Ensinal". As the asendados build more houses, more people settled in that small ranch. Other people from the city that could not pronounce "Colegio" started calling the place "Colecio", thus the name "El Colecio". By the years 1930-1950, the town had grown from a small ranch to a now settled populated town. A Water well was drilled to extract water and electricity was introduced. The town people with the help of the father of the San Antonio Church rebuild the Church and Plaza completely by the 1970s. The plaza has been remodeled several times since then. A new church project started in the year 2010. Father Rey got the people together and gathered money to build a new altar out of cantera rock..

Attractions

Every May the town celebrates its traditional "Fiestas de Mayo". It's from May 1 till May 13, in which the whole town celebrates their patron saint: San Antonio. Dance, food, rides, souveneires, and other attractions can be found during this time of year. This is one time of the year when the town flourishes with its people, along with others from other towns. The other time when there are a lot of people is in December, this is due to the posadas and Christmas time. The posadas are filled with music, food and happy people willing to share what little or much they have to offer each and everyone in the community. Before New Year's Eve, they have "El Dia Del Migrante". This day is dedicated to all the migrants that come and go from Mexico to the United States. Cars are lined up from the outskirts of the town to the plaza and drive around so the father can bless the cars. A mass is followed by this and a kermes party ends the night. This 2010 a new tradition was born. Kareoke along with live music for amateurs and professionals was the main attraction to celebrate the New Year. With time, Colecio is going to be known more around Michoacan for having such great people with great minds and a clear vision of what they want their town to have; and how to prosper as united community.

Education

Kinder Garden: Lic. Leon Guzman

Elementary School: Francisto I. Madero

Middle School: Escuela Telesecundaria High School: Telebachilleres.

Other Services

In Spanish:

Dentro de la organización municipal, es una Jefatura de Tenencia.El actual Jefe de tenencia es: LPS. Carlos Javier López Sánchez. (2015-2018).

Tiene:

Campo de Futbol.

Cancha de Básquet Bol.

Cancha de Vóley Bol.

Teléfono.

Salón para fiestas: (Gallegos)

Clínica Médica.

Futbol Rápido y Trampolines: (San Octavio)

Agua potable.

Salones de belleza: (Yessenia, Chu-Chin)

Drenaje.

Electricidad.

Correo.

Tiendas de Abarrotes: (Kiko, Sánchez, López, Mago)

Caja popular.

Farmacias: (El Calvario)

Iglesia: (San Antonio de Padua)

Panadería: (Magdaleno)

Venta De Tortillas y Masa: (Alfaro)

Tostaderia. (Santa Cruz de Arriba)

Paletería: (El Cuije)

Anuncios Altavoz: (Juancho)

Biblioteca.

Rondalla: (San Toñito)

Herrería y soldadura: (Memo)

Albañilería: (La Mosca)

Recarga de tarjetas: (Doña Chela)

Materiales para construcción: (Gallegos)

Panteón Local: (San Antonio)

Cenaduría: (Elvira)

Tacos: (La Patrona, Panchito)

Frutería: (Toño)

Carnicería: (Ramiro)

Donas y golocinas: ( El Cabito )

Banda juvenil: ( San Antonio)

Ciber-cafe: ( Ojo de agua )

y muchas cosas mas...

Sports

There are currently two soccer teams playing: El Colecio, and Colecio El Carmen. When the basketball court was in the Plaza, this was a popular sport in the Sunday afternoons after a good soccer match. Now that they have combined the Basketball and Volleyball court, Volleyball has taken a rise in popularity with the Colecio athletes.