Facts about the Consulate Mexico in the United States: In addition to Mexico's consulate in Fresno, Mexico has 54 other representations in the United States.
For the Gold elite status challenge, rather than trying to earn 25,000 miles in a year, you can earn status in three months by earning 5,000 miles. Earn 5,000 miles in 3 months to get American Airlines Gold Status.
American AAdvantage miles are some of the most valuable airline miles out there. Personally, I think their best uses are for long-haul premium redemptions (like my spring trip to Sao Paulo in first class on their brand new 777-300) or for off-peak awards like 40,000 miles to Europe in coach.