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Often overlooked in border security debates is the river of guns and ammunition that flows from the United States — especially Texas — into Mexico, arming cartels and smugglers. Continue Reading
A fundamental truth underlies the nation’s collective failure to stop illegal immigration and smuggling over the southern border: The United States demands the cheap labor and drugs. Continue Reading
Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said last week that NMSU won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus. Continue Reading
Eric Rodriguez, who was elected Doña Ana County treasurer in the Nov. 8 election, was sworn in early on Monday after outgoing treasurer David Gutierrez was removed from office. Continue Reading
The state is still short $69 million in the current fiscal year, according to a new revenue estimate. Continue Reading
We’re just starting to see the consequences of what might be the state’s worst budget crisis. Continue Reading
When I took office, I swept aside the old approaches that allowed consumer complaints to languish in layers of bureaucracy. Continue Reading
Post-election criticism of the news media is on point. Journalists need to get out of their bubbles and listen to people they haven’t been listening to. But voters need to do the same thing. Continue Reading
If Trump decides not to dispose of his business, it will be up to Congress to decide whether to do anything about his apparent violation of the Constitution. Continue Reading
New Mexico State University won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus, Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said Friday. Continue Reading
The number of illegal border crossers from far flung places — including countries deemed sponsors of terrorism — has been increasing, but they remain a small fraction of total border apprehensions. Continue Reading
Let’s focus on reality. The back-and-forth folderol is no longer funny. Continue Reading
Steven Mnuchin has a long history of coming out ahead, even in questionable deals. Continue Reading
October was the deadliest month in Ciudad Juárez in nearly three years. Locals are anxious — and hopeful they’re not witnessing a resurgence of the brutal drug war that plagued this Mexican border city from 2008 to 2011. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County Clerk-elect Scott Krahling says current County Clerk Lynn Ellins will stay on board in the office after Jan. 1 as chief deputy clerk, the job Krahling currently holds. Continue Reading