An Interview with Danny Milski – The “Unofficial Mayor of Rincon de Guayabitos

When you first meet Danny Milski he comes across as the gruff ex marine, developer contractor that he is, but get to know him and you soon discover why he is referred to as the “unofficial Mayor of Rincon de Guayabitos”…because he cares and love this little piece of paradise as much as any gringo can.

Although he sometimes summers in his house in Lake City Colorado, he calls Guayabitos home, coming down for the first time in 1970 with his folks (his mother Fran, is the well known Fran Milski who stays every winter at the La Peñita RV Park).  And like his folks, he discovered the beauty of the area and returned to the trailer park every year before “picking up a steal of a deal” house in “Gringo Gulch” known also as the Zona Residential.

He later went on to become a two term president of the Guayabitos Residents Association where he and his wife Nancy put in many long hours sorting out the problems and concerns of their community.

Milski always the entrepreneur started the storage facility in Rincon de Guayabitos storing RVs, trailers, fifth wheels along with casitas service for the community.

EXPRESS: Having been here for so long and being an important part of the community, what in your view are the three most important changes you would like to see?

Milski:  The first thing I would like to see is more community spirit by both the gringos and Mexicans.  There so much that can be done in this community that would make it better for all of us.

Secondly are better schools for the children

And lastly we need better infrastructure …water and sewer.

EXPRESS   There are ongoing expressions of concern about encroachment of commercial buildings, bungalows and bed and breakfasts in the residential zone. Do have any thoughts on this?

MILSKI: They are not allowed in the zona residential but people have been getting away with breaking the permits and permits have been sold.  But in the end it is going to be fine as there will be no money in Band B’s and they will return to residential use.

EXPRESS:  We’ve noticed that there has been a growing trend in crime in the area…not serious crime but petty crime.  What do you think should be done about it?

Milski:  Very simply…do what we did in the Residential Association offer a $500 reward for for the information and conviction of the culprits…that put a stop to it.

EXPRESS: What advice can you give to people moving to this area for the first time?

Milski: To really enjoy it here you must keep busy otherwise you get eaten up by bad habits.  Retirement isn’t for sissies.