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Drive Without Alcohol Program a Success in Mexico City
 Daniel Higa Alquicira
Nine years after its inception, the 'Conduce Sin Alcohol' (Drive Without Alcohol) program has led to a 70 percent decrease in the number of alcohol-related accidents in Mexico City. The mobile checkpoint program was created due to the number of accidents caused by drunk drivers.
Demi Lovato Spends New Year's Eve in Punta Mita
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
While Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez spending New Year's Eve in Riviera Nayarit got all of the press and social media attention, actress and singer Demi Lovato enjoyed a peaceful vacation away from the spotlight at the Four Seasons Punta Mita.
International Real Estate Spotlight Shines on Mexico
 John K. Glaab
The National Association of Realtors has announced a new program to Spotlight A level affiliated, premium countries. During the first year (2013) the Spotlight will be on Mexico. Australia will be the featured country in 2014, and Canada in 2015.
The Gardens Are in Bloom! Photo Expo at VBG
 Stephen Clay
At 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 9th, Mike Laking’s first international solo show 'The Gardens Are in Bloom!' will open at Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The art will remain on show for the month January: Monday - Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
 Help Toys for Tots Deliver Miles of Smiles
 Banderas News Team
The 2013 Toys for Tots Vallarta toy distribution program is scheduled to begin at the Marriott Hotel on January 7th at 8 am. Here's everything that those who'd like to help deliver smiles to thousands of poor children around Banderas Bay will need to know to participate.
Lawmakers Want Chinese-Backed 'Dragon Mart' Scrapped
 EFE
Leftist lawmakers have joined forces with business leaders in demanding that officials not issue building permits for 'Dragon Mart,' a vast, $200 million Chinese-backed commercial project in the Mexican Caribbean resort city of Cancun.
Sheen Uses Gay Slur at Mexico Bar Opening
 BanderasNews.com
Actor Charlie Sheen, who has a long history of hard partying and scandal, has a new night spot in Mexico - his own. The 47 year old Hollywood star hosted a gala opening night dinner last weekend at his new bar, The Goose, in the Mexican resort area of Los Cabos.
US Opens Unmanned Checkpoint at Big Bend National Park
 NextGov.com
The Obama administration has green-lighted the first-ever unstaffed computerized Southwest border station in a bid to improve US-Mexico cultural relations. The new station is slated to open January 28th in Texas between Big Bend National Park and Boquillas, Mexico.
Mexico Court Halts Litigious Wind Farm
 GlobalVoicesOnline.com
The largely indigenous opposition to what would be the largest wind farm in Latin America, won a tremendous victory on December 7th when a District Seven Federal Court judge granted an injunction temporarily halting the construction of the controversial project in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Healthcare Resources Breast Bonanza Event
 Pamela Thompson
If you are a woman, you will not want to miss Health Care Resources' Breast Bonanza! This free and informative event will take place from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at O’Rourke and Associates in Plaza Marina.
Mexico, Brazil Have Most LA Billionaires
 AFP
According to a new a new study by the 'Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean,' Brazil and Mexico have the most billionaires in Latin America but earn the least from estate taxes. Brazil tops the billionaires list with 30, followed by Mexico with eleven.
A Tribute to Ramón Barragán Villaseñor
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
Local painter Ramón Barragán Villaseñor recently received a poignant recognition for his career as a painter and muralist, who has been an important influence in the Puerto Vallarta art world for over 50 years.
Travelers Numbers Up This Holiday Season
 Presidency of the Republic
Mexico's Tourism Secretary estimates that, during this Christmas - New Year holiday season, 11 million travelers (approximately 10.2 million domestic travelers and 817,000 international tourists,) will visit Mexico's tourist destinations between December 20-January 6th.
Traffickers Arrested in Mexico with 22,000 Turtle Eggs
 LAHT
Two people were arrested in Mexico as they attempted to traffic the more than 22,000 olive ridley sea turtle eggs they were carrying on a public bus. The arrest was made on a highway in the southern state of Oaxaca by officers patrolling beaches where the turtles nest.
Daiquiri Dick's Purr Project Happy Hour Fundraiser
 Laura Gelezunas
Calling all animal lovers! Join fellow feline supporters at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Jan. 10th for the PuRR Project Happy Hour fundraiser. From 5:30 to 7:30 pm you'll enjoy live music by Jorge Acosta, cocktails and appetizers, a raffle, and local artwork provided by Galeria Vallarta.
Update: Yahoo Hires Mexico Law Firm in $2.7B Lawsuit
 Owen Thomas
Yahoo has said it plans to vigorously appeal the $2.7 billion judgment handed down against it by the Mexican courts. The lawyer who originally handled the case is no longer with the multinational law firm representing Yahoo, and a Mexico City based firm has been involved in the appeal.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta January News
 Pamela Thompson
Welcome 2013 and welcome back to all of Vallarta's snowbirds! We decided to skip clinics in December due to the hectic holiday pace for our physicians, but now we are ready to get back in to the swing of things with many clinics planned and the return of our speakers programs.
Los Muertos Pier Grand Reopening January 4th
 Lorena Sonrisas
After a wait of nearly three years, the new Los Muertos Pier will be officially reopened by Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez and Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramon Guerrero on Friday, January 4, 2013. The exact time of the opening ceremony has not yet been announced.
CasaMagna's 'Colors of Vallarta' New Year's Eve Party
 Lourdes Bizarro
On December 31st at 8:00 pm, CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort will present Colors of Vallarta, a spectacular New Year's party honoring our spectacular city by the sea. Enjoy the flavors, colors, music and traditions of our city with a touch of glamour and sophistication.
China Attempting to Patent Cacti Native to Mexico
 TheNews.com
The National Campesino Confederation warned Thursday that maguey and nopal, both native Mexican cacti, are at risk of being patented by foreigners. According to a report, businesses in China are working to patent nopal and its derivatives that are being sold commercially there.
San Blas Christmas Bird Count, January 2
 Mark Stackhouse
This year's Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for San Blas will be held on January 2. Come lend a hand with Mexico's oldest and most species-rich, CBC. The San Blas count is the best CBC north of Costa Rica. You don't need to be an expert birder, or even have any experience, to participate.
PuRR Project BINGO Starring Chi Chi Rones!
 Marilyn Khan
Join us on January 2, for a wild night of PuRR Project BINGO at Nacho Daddy. You'll enjoy fabulous Bingo prizes, a multiple-pull 50/50 raffle, entertainment by Chi Chi Rones, and great food and drink specials, while helping to support the 200+ cats at Vallarta's no-kill shelter.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Live it More than Once
 Erin Cardwell
Puerto Vallarta really is a destination for nearly any type of traveler. The area is so welcoming, that you cannot help but immediately fall in love. It is a truly hospitable destination where you can tell every resident is glad you have chosen to spend your vacation time with them.
Mayan Temple Damaged in Tourist 'Apocalyptic' Frenzy
 Banderas News Team
Tourists flocking to Guatemala for 'end of the world' parties last week, damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the largest archeological site and urban center of the Mayan civilization located about 340 miles from Guatemala City. UNESCO declared Tikal a World Heritage Site in 1979.
Four Fantastic Artists at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
On December 28 from 6-10 pm, during the Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle, Galleria Dante will host a cocktail reception with live music for new art exhibits by four artists. Stop by the gallery's two showrooms at Basilio Badillo #269 for a fun evening - and some fantastic art!
Mexico Reportedly Lifts Gay/Bisexual Blood Donor Ban
 BanderasNews.com
According to a report by 'Animal Político,' a little noticed Mexican health NOM that essentially does away with a 2-decade ban on blood donations from gay/bi men went into effect on Christmas Day. If the report is correct, Mexico might be the first country on our continent to do so.
Female Employment in Mexico Lags Behind
 BanderasNews.com
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the percentage of women in the workforce in Mexico is significantly below the average of the organization's 34 member countries and is one of the worst in the world, exceeding only that of Turkey.
PVMC's 'Alegria!' Brought Joy to Vallarta
 Jeffrey Jude Vitale
'Alegría' was a particularly befitting name for the first major performance of the Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus. Not only did it describe the beauty of the human spirit during the holiday season, but it also captured the love that is celebrated whenever people come together in song.
Mexico City Birds Using Butts to Build Nests
 John Thomas
At last, something GOOD about smoking! In Mexico City it has been discovered that birds are selecting used cigarette butts to line their nests in order to keep their families free from nasty blood sucking parasites - an intriguing example of how they adapt to an urban environment.
Los Muertos Brewery Opens on Southside Vallarta
 Tim Wilson
Conner and Stephanie Watts of Park City Utah have opened Puerto Vallarta's first Brew Pub, Los Muertos Brewery, on the South side of PV. Look for 6 to 8 types of beer on hand at any given time, including Blonde, Amber, Chili & Fruit Ales; a Pale Ale; and even a stout!
Kassiano Headlines 'Caribbean Fiesta Grande' at PCC
 BanderasNews.com
A last-minute change in schedules has resulted in a rare opportunity to celebrate the closing days of 2012 with a unique Mexican-Caribbean twist. EMI Music recording-artist Kassiano will headline the 'Caribbean Fiesta Grande' at Paradise Community Center on Saturday, December 29th!
Mexico Announces High-Speed Train for Yucatan Peninsula
 EFE
Mexico's government has announced a high-speed rail project in the Yucatan Peninsula aimed at unlocking the region's full economic and tourist potential. It will connect to the region's most significant sites and travel times will be coordinated with the arrival of cruise ships.
Artist Cathy Chalvignac Opens at Galeria Contempo
 Heather Wilson
Galeria Contempo warmly invites you to meet Cathy Chalvignac this Friday, December 28th at an opening reception of her most recent works. Cathy has been a resident of Mexico for the last 25 years after spending her formative years in Canada, where she developed a heart connection to Native American Indians.
Condom Use on the Rise Among Mexican Adolescents
 TheNews.com
According to sexual health expert Adriana Eréndira Vega, television programs dealing with sexuality and the introduction of sex education in schools are contributors to a rise in contraceptive use among Mexican adolescents. 17.4% of babies in Mexico are born to mothers under 20
Christmastime Celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Though a wonderful place for the holidays, there are a few things missing in Puerto Vallarta during this season of celebration. Snow covered pine trees and deep snow drifts for Santa's sled are nowhere to be found; but then again, they were probably also lacking 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem!
Puerto Vallarta New Year's Eve Party Guide
 BanderasNews Team
The year may be coming to an end, but here in Puerto Vallarta, we don't plan on winding down anytime soon. Considering New Year's Eve is right around the corner, it's time to start planning your night out on the town. Here's a look at some of the celebrations on the last night of 2012.
MEXSAT Satellite Sends First Signals From Space
 Boeing
On Thursday, December 20th, the MEXSAT Bicentenario communications satellite, built by Boeing partner Orbital Sciences Corporation, sent its first signals from space following its successful launch from Kourou, French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 rocket just the day before.
Four Local Hotels Make Condé Nast Gold List
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
For the last 19 years Condé Nast Traveler, one of the most prestigious publications in the travel industry, has held its Reader's Choice Survey - ranking properties throughout the world. For 2013, the editorial has chosen four properties in Riviera Nayarit for its Gold List.
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