Local WeatherPhoto GalleriesEvent CalendarLocal MapsPost a Classified AdTell a FriendContact UsSearchAdvertise on BanderasNews  Vallarta Celebrates Mexico's Bicentennial This year marks the 200th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence, and here in Puerto Vallarta there are plenty of entertainment and activities going on all month long.  UPCOMING EVENTS + add your event    THINGS TO DO 101+ Hottest    AROUND BANDERAS BAY Tepic - Vallarta Highway Closed As a result of the torrential rains that continue to pummel Jalisco and Nayarit the Tepic - Puerto Vallarta Highway is closed from Rincon de Guayabitos to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Puerto Vallarta Real Estate for Retirees Vallarta Celebrates Mexico's Bicentennial Your Rights as a Cruise Passenger Nicole Martin: Over the Rainbow El Arrayán Mexican Bicentennial Fiesta PEACE Members Invest in Community Outback Becas Event Great Success Lorena Ochoa to Tee Off in Nayarit PV Firefighter and Lifeguard Luncheon PEACE Current News & Events Schedule El Tigre: Discounts, Lorena Ochoa & More Sayulita Surfers Star in Documentary Film 2010 Global Medical Tourism Expo Report Chef Betty, The Best Cook in San Blas Vallarta Real Estate Market Heats Up New Amateur Theater in Old Town Vallarta Roads Now Open Between PV & Nayarit Preparations for Independence Day Selecting Sustainable Seafood Five Charged in Bar Grenade Blast The Spice Girls in Puerto Vallarta? New PV Smile Dental Office at ANKU Clinic Have a Ball with PVRPV's Bowling League Club Mañana Nominated For Best Gay Bar Health, Leases, and Toxicity in Paradise more local news | living | health | community  AROUND THE REPUBLIC OF MEXICO Press Group: Attacks on Press in Mexico "a Crisis" The Committee to Protect Journalists says attacks on the press in Mexico represent a "national crisis" that demands "a full-scale federal response." Movie Finds Jokes in Drug Violence 'Hell' 7 Women Freed in 'Miscarriage' Cases Blast Rips Through Pemex Oil Refinery Mexico Throws a Lifeline to Lobsters Hundreds of Thousands Hit by Flooding Mexico Reiterates Stand on Human Rights more news around the republic  ISSUES • OPINIONS • EDITORIALS Doug Thompson: The More Things Change Chris Hedges: Collapse of US Liberalism Mariachi Fights for Its Place in Mexico A Cemetery Without Tombstones Richard Rodriguez: 'Great Wall of America' more issues | environmental | editorials | opinions  AMERICAS & BEYOND A Sunny Sanctuary for US Sex Offenders? Almanacs Make Winter Weather Predictions US Border Patrol Grapples with Misconduct New Polls Showcase Obama’s Freefall 3rd Migrant Survived Mexico Massacre more news around the world  BUSINESS • TECHNOLOGY Work Until Death? Only Option for Many Mexicana Bankruptcy Filing Accepted Obama to Propose Business Tax Breaks Mexico's Employment Agencies Multiply US Sellers Cut Prices on 50% of Homes more business news | technology news  LOCAL VIDEOS  + more videos   PHOTO GALLERIES  + more photos  Puerto Vallarta is in a daily battle to find blood donors - Donate Today! The Sports Rap Bob Cohen brings you his weekly sport report. Help Keep Little League Baseball in Vallarta One person can change this life forever. If you're that person, click here. Stay Connected with Puerto Vallarta's Liveliest Website - BanderasNews NEWS AROUND THE BAY MEXICO NEWS AMERICAS & BEYOND BUSINESS NEWS TECHNOLOGY NEWS THE BILLBOARD VIDEO ARCHIVES EDITORIALS AT ISSUE OPINIONS ENVIRONMENTAL LETTERS ENTERTAINMENT RESTAURANTS & DINING NIGHTLIFE MOVIES BOOKS MUSIC EVENT CALENDAR SPORTS THE SPORTS RAP TENNIS IN VALLARTA GOLFING IN VALLARTA LOCAL SPORT REPORT THE AMERICAS REPORT VALLARTA LIVING LOCAL PROFILES PV ART GALLERIES VALLARTA ART TALK COMMUNITY SERVICES PV CHARITIES & NPOs HOME & REAL ESTATE RESORT LIFESTYLES VALLARTA WEDDINGS SHOPPING IN VALLARTA VETERAN AFFAIRS PHOTO GALLERIES 101+ HOTTEST THINGS LOCAL 12-STEP GROUPS HEALTH & BEAUTY HEALTHCARE RESOURCES SALON & SPA SERVICES HEALTH FOR WOMEN HEALTH FOR MEN YOUR WELL BEING DENTAL HEALTH ON ADDICTION LOCAL RESOURCES SEND US A NEWS TIP ADVERTISING INFO CONTACT BANDERASNEWS WRITERS' RESOURCES PV REAL ESTATE CONDOS FOR RENT HOMES FOR RENT CONDOS FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE HOME DECOR & DESIGN OWNERSHIP INFO FINANCING OPTIONS TITLE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE FAQS VALLARTA REALTORS MEET THE AGENTS TRAVEL & OUTDOORS DESTINATIONS TOURS & ACTIVITIES FAVORITE PLACES FISHING REPORT GOLF IN VALLARTA 52 THINGS TO DO BANDERAS AREA MAPS PVSHOPPER CLASSIFIEDS In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes • PVNN © 2010 BanderasNews ® all rights reserved • carpe aestus