Hello-

A sad time at the Navopatia Field Station and the area as a whole.  On February 22, 2008 Ruben Mendivil Cota passed away. 

Everyone who came to the station was touched by Ruben. He was a teacher with endless patience and skills that could never be counted.  He became much more than a friend to many of us.  All who tried his world famous ceviche went back for more.  He built every building at the field station and performed all the maintenance every year.

Ruben is survived By his wife Lupita, son Rubencito, daughter Bianka, and his granddaughter Mariana.  We would like to start a fund to help the family through the difficult years ahead.  Please donate on the AWA website under the support us tab and say your donation is for Ruben. 

The Station closes with Semana Santa and will reopen in December.  Nothing will ever be the same but we will continue.    

Check back here later for updates of the last few months of activity at the field station.