On The Border

News from the Arizona-Mexico border. Join us to learn more about everything from the halted border wall construction to immigration, and what local humanitarians and law enforcement have to say about …

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Chiricahua Becomes America’s 64th National Park
Chiricahua is officially America's 64th national park, bringing new opportunities for Cochise County tourism, along with important questions about protecting one of Arizona's most extraordinary landscapes.
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Tombstone Bets on Its Municipal Airport
Could Tombstone Municipal Airport become a multimillion-dollar economic engine for Tombstone, Arizona, and the surrounding region? Today, we look at plans for the small Cochise County airport and what its potential growth could mean for economic development, business and aviation in Southern Arizon…
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Arizona Seeks Reimbursement as Border Pressure Eases
Today - Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels says Arizona’s southern border is now “manageable,” as state and local officials seek more than 902 million dollars in federal reimbursement for years of border-security spending.
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Trial Stalls in 25-Year-Old Assault Case
Today - A trial involving a retired Border Patrol supervisor accused in a nearly 25-year-old Bisbee sexual assault case has been delayed once again.
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Strong demand hits new Starbucks at Gadsden Hotel
Today - A new coffee stop inside Douglas’ historic Gadsden Hotel opened to such strong demand that it temporarily sold out of ingredients just days after launch.
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Nogales meeting turns tense over councilman’s extended questioning
Today - A Nogales councilman says his lengthy public questions were about transparency — while city officials say most of them could have been handled outside the meeting.
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Nogales International Film Festival brings films to both sides of the border
The Nogales International Film Festival returns this week with border stories, Indigenous horror and free screenings on both sides of the border.
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Peggy Judd’s Life After Cochise County Politics
Today - Former Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd is spending a new chapter of her life far from home, serving an 18-month mission in Mexico after a final stretch in public office marked by personal loss and legal trouble tied to Cochise County’s 2022 election certification.
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The Dennis DeConcini Port rebuild and what it means for Nogales
Today - A massive rebuild of the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry could reshape Nogales for generations, changing not just how people cross the border, but how the city’s downtown survives and grows.
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A New Community Hub Is Taking Shape at Camp Naco
Today - Camp Naco is expanding its vision, with plans for a new community hub that could bring everyday services and office space to Naco residents.
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