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| Puerto Vallarta |
| November, 2006 |
Stronger Bilateral Ties Between Puerto Vallarta and Cicero, Illinois
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Former Cicero mayor praises the work and projection of Gonzalez’s office in that city.
During the current administration, bilateral relations between Puerto Vallarta and the different states that make up the United States have been substantially reinforced. In view of this and as a direct result of the sisterhood ties created in the triennium, Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez received the visit of former Cicero Mayor Ramiro Gonzalez Vazquez.
 At the meeting, Gonzalez Vazquez congratulated the Puerto Vallarta Mayor for the good work he has done as first authority of the municipality and worthy representative of the people, outstanding promoter of the city in different nations.
In turn, Mayor Gonzalez Villaseñor said that this visit affirms once more the friendship and solidarity that may fructify in future joint projects that will bring the two peoples even closer together.
Mr. Gonzalez Vazquez said that in the Cicero region everyone knows of Puerto Vallarta, its attractions and natural beauty, and it is, therefore, one of their first choices when it comes to planning their vacation.
Mr. Gonzalez emphasized the interest this tourist destination elicits among his fellow citizens, and the accessibility that exists today, and at affordable prices.
Both dignitaries agreed to continue working in benefit of their cities, seeking to reciprocally contribute to the social, cultural, intellectual and economic improvement of the peoples.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Bridges on Mexico and Great Lakes Avenues Near Completion
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Once the bridges on Great Lakes (Grandes Lagos) and Mexico Avenues are completed, Puerto Vallarta will enjoy two important roads that will make traffic into town more fluent.
The progress on the works was verified by Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor in a tour of the works carried out last weekend.
The firs one of the bridges being built registers a progress close to 60 percent, one of the two sections to make up Great Lakes Avenue on the eastbound lane, while there are works in progress on the beams of the second bridge.
At a cost of 21 million pesos, made possible by a two-party founding by the Company Fluvial Vallarta and the State Government this bridge will have an extension of 27 meters and it will connect Avenida Medina Ascencio, across the Fluvial Vallarta Subdivision with Prisciliano Sanchez Avenue in El Pitillal.
As to Mexico Avenue, works have begun on the Rio Pitillal’s first Bridge. Said crossroads will represent an important stretch of road that will connect Francisco Medina Ascencio by Plaza Caracol, to the Mojoneras Ixtapa road, thus providing better traffic to and from this district.
This road will result in a ease of traffic to and from different spots in town, which will benefit numerous colonias and subdivisions like Plaza Universidad, Mojoneras, Villas Universidad, La Floresta, Portales, Jardines del Puerto, Arboledas, Vallarta 500 and 750, among others.
Mayor Gonzalez Villaseñor expressed his satisfaction because “these works will provide an important traffic alternative to our city, and they will come to completion within my office.”
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
New Courthouse Inaugurated
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Inaugural ribbon was cut by Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor and President of the State Judicial Power’s General Council
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 In the presence of municipal authorities, judges and members of the State Judicial Power’s General Council, last Monday, the inauguration of Puerto Vallarta’s Fourth Civil Court took place.
The opening ceremonies were presided over by Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor and Magistrate Celso Rodriguez Gonzalez, president of the General Council of the State Judicial Power; as well as Councilmember Luis Enrique Villanueva Gomez and City Councilwoman Yolanda Cuevas Cortez.
In his speech Celso Rodriguez said that the resolve to establish this specialized court is the result of the Judicial Power’s Council concern to make the jurisdictional work more efficient, based on the citizens’ demands.
He also emphasized that with the creation of this new courthouse it is sought to offer efficient, quality service, of greater social sense to the population.
In charge of the Fourth Civil Court is Judge Ernesto Martinez Saenz. Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor and President of the State Judicial Power’s General Council Celso Rodríguez González were charged with the cutting of the inaugural ribbon.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Works on El Pitillal Plaza Progress
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 Touring different public works in progress, Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor supervised the Pitillal Plaza site. He referred to this new work as “a worthy, necessary place for the healthy coexistence of the families living in El Pitillal” as he verified the advances in the remodeling the plaza is undergoing.
“It is turning out very nicely, and it is something the people from El Pitillal can be proud of” he added, as he toured the new underground parking and the public plaza, which, he said, will renew the face of this community.
Mayor Gonzalez went on to say that this new work of infrastructure will be completed within the next few weeks, and it will bring about better conditions for urban and social development. “It is a much needed parking lot and worthy plaza for all the people who live in this district and it meets the stipulations and the architectonic style of the city.”
The progress of the work is estimated in 96%, and the construction company is working around the clock to complete this space, which will be transcendent to the population.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Ground Breaking Ceremony at New Commercial Development Site
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Puerto Vallarta is living one of the best moments in its history as to growth and development as tourist destinations, and it is thanks to the facts that it stands as one of the safest cities in the country and to the improvement of its tourist and urban infrastructure, which has allowed for greater confidence on the part of investors.
These were the words of Mayor Gustavo GonzalezVillaseñor at the ground breaking ceremony in the site of the future Galerias Vallarta mall,  which will house a Liverpool store, one of the most prestigious department store chains in Mexico.
The ceremony was held on Saturday, October 7, in the presence of city, army and navy dignitaries, as well as representatives of Port of Liverpool Properties.
The mayor was pleased to say that it has been during his office that the city has received the greatest flow of investments in its history.
He emphasized that in virtue of its natural beauty and tourists attractions, and by being one of the safest cities in Mexico, as well as the openness of the government to investments, which has allowed for a great number of new jobs, and currently the destination enjoys a broader presence worldwide than it ever had before.
He said that with the support of the federal and state governments, Vallarta has benefited like never before from public funds invested in much needed works of infrastructure.
Miguel Bordes, Director of Liverpool Properties, affirmed the desire of his company to acknowledge the willingness of the people of Puerto Vallartan, and thanked Mayor Gonzalez for his drive to promote social, economic and commercial development, which has contributed to improve life in the municipality.
“It is always sought to contribute in a tangible manner to the welfare of this promising region, with a spirit of modernity, respecting the urban image of the city, and making the economy dynamic to create a climate of wellbeing with respect for the environment.
The new Galerias Vallarta is expected to be completed in November 2007 on the 60,000 square meter property and more than 80 commercial spaces to offer new options to both visitors and residents.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Works on Mojoneras-Ixtapa Road
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Paving of the road is just days away from completion
The municipal administration continues to provide the city with the required road infrastructure to benefit thecommunity, such as the Mojoneras-Ixtapa road being built, which will represent an agile way of access into town for  the inhabitants of the district and surrounding communities.
Remberto Quintero Gutierrez, Director of the Public Works Department said last week that the works on the Mojoneras-Ixtapa road are just days from completion, in the stretch from Mojoneras to the Coastal University Center, and works on the last phase of the road are underway with the application of the asphalt, and it is estimated that within fifteen days, the works will be finished.
Quintero Gutierrez recalled that this road will connect with Mexico Avenue, and will become an important access downtown, via Medina Ascencio Avenue to Prisciliano Sanchez Avenue in El Pitillal to Mojoneras-Ixtapa road, bringing about a feasible solution to traffic problems in the city.
This important road will directly benefit traffic to and from Colonias La Floresta, Portales, Jardines del Puerto, Arboledas, Plaza Universidad, Mojoneras, Villas del Prado, Villas Universidad, Parque las Palmas, Vallarta 500 and Vallarta 750. The road is being built at a cost of nine million pesos from the state and municipal governments, through the Regional Development Fund.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Naval History Museum, Opening Soon in Puerto Vallarta
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Guest to Naval Authorities in Puerto Vallarta, Mayor Gonzalez Villaseñor toured the museum that will open in November
 Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor was invited by Navy authorities in Puerto Vallarta to supervise the progress of the new Naval History Museum in town.
Mayor Gonzalez joined Captain Salvador Riande, head of Naval Sector of Puerto Vallarta, interim chief of the Navy Culture and History at the Navy Ministry Fernando Cardenza Barragan and Liutenant Ofelia Larrondo Ramirez, head of the Museum Department at the Navy Ministry.
Mayor Gonzalez said to be proud to know the people of Vallarta will have a space that will dignify the history of the city.
Cardenas Barragan, in turn, said that the Navy Ministry’s mandate includes diffusion of the maritime history and culture of Mexico. “It is through navy museums that historic moments are presented to the society, events in our history in which the Mexican Armada has had an important participation”.
The interim chief of the History and Culture Unit said that it will be in November that the museum will open its five exhibition rooms to the public. Said rooms will show the expeditions across the South Seas, the commerce route between Acapulco and the Philipines, and the people who participated in this movement.
 Other rooms will deal with the origins of Puerto Vallarta and the participation of San Blas as port of call in the times of the South Seas expeditions.
One of the rooms will be devoted to describing the Mexican Navy, the forces that make it up, the public will be informed as to the integral elements of this important institution and its role as safeguard of the society in general.
About 500 pieces will be on display at the museum, along with individual informative sheets. Many of the scale models displayed are the work of Navy artists; each of the models incorporates not only the artist’s talent but a thorough investigation on the subject as well.
The Naval Museum is located at the beginning of the Malecon de la Marina, and admittance will be free to all. It is a social service provided by the Navy to the public and it will open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A guided tour will take about 50 minutes, and visitors can also tour the exhibitions at their leisure. The museum’s facilities include library, projection room and auditorium; as well as a shop where memorabilia can be purchased, with proceeds helping support the museum.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Record Number of Baby Turtles Released at the Westin Resort's Beach
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The Sea Turtle Protection Program, which began in 1993 in Puerto Vallarta, has produced increasing results everyyear, and the Westin Resort proudly announced the release of 929 baby turtles, thus breaking the previous record of 750 turtles released in a single event.
Children from several schools and hotel guests were invited to partake in this emotional event. These actions are an attraction for several reasons, because besides helping an endangered species recover, they involve environmental education for children and adults alike; an informative briefing precedes the actual liberation of turtles, regarding the importance of nature preservation and respect, and it is an unforgettable experience for all.
 From June to October, sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) arrive in the beaches to lay their eggs. Landings are reported to trained personnel and a patrol immediately picks up the eggs and carries them to a protected nesting ground. Several hotels and condominiums participate, as well as the University of Guadalajara and local fishermen.
Results have increased steadily since the beginning of the program. The Westin Resort has released over 46,000 baby turtles.
Nature has been generous to this region. Westin Resort and Spa joins the people of Vallarta and works to protect and maintain the beauty and magic of this destination.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
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