Phillip’s story: The struggles of one New Mexico vet
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Phillip J. Ramirez, Jr. shares his experiences in the Army National Guard and working for the state’s troubled Children, Youth and Families Department. Continue Reading
The borderlands, where politics have no boundaries
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Keep your eyes peeled on the Paso del Norte for 2020. Continue Reading
Asylum-seeking migrants’ lives are suspended in the borderlands
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For the past two weeks migrants, principally from Central America and Cuba, have transformed the side of the Santa Fe Bridge leading into El Paso into a rudimentary ‘tent’ city. Continue Reading
Remembering KUNM’s historic broadcasters on El Día de Los Muertos
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For more than a year, I have been writing biographies of deceased volunteer deejays and programmers who served at KUNM from the 1970s until recent years. So far nine stories are posted online. Continue Reading
Fifty years of Mexican October
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In understanding contemporary Mexican politics and society, the careful observer might well draw a line before and after October 2, 1968. Continue Reading
Amid public safety crisis, election court picks Juárez’s next mayor
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After months of litigation and political uncertainty, a federal election court has decided the election for mayor of Ciudad Juárez. Continue Reading
Will citizen involvement make the difference in Albuquerque?
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The One Albuquerque Goals Summit convened four public meetings in July to discuss public safety, economics and the environment. Continue Reading
The great crisis of Albuquerque
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July’s victims were among scores of violent deaths in New Mexico’s largest urban area in 2018. Continue Reading
Following brief post-election lull, politically charged violence returns to Mexico
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Murders of elected and former candidates, journalists and human rights activists have shattered the peace. Continue Reading
López Obrador’s landslide transforms Mexico’s political map
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he wants to be one of “the best” presidents Mexico has ever had. Mexico and the world are anxiously waiting to see how much of this promise he will deliver. Continue Reading
Mexico elections 2018: The battle for Puerto Vallarta
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Here’s why a foreigner should give a hoot about who becomes the next mayor of Puerto Vallarta. Continue Reading
As elections approach, soccer and politics dominate Mexican life
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As guttural screams of “Goooaaal!!” vibrate from the throats of announcers amplified on the big flat screens seemingly draped everywhere, other strident words rattle public space in the final days of political campaigning. Continue Reading
As US-Mexico relations stiffen, Mexican presidential hopefuls to debate border issues
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Sunday’s presidential debate comes at a time of renewed friction between the United States and Mexico. Continue Reading
Murder and other violence plague Mexico’s elections
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Scores of political aspirants, primary candidates, sitting office holders, activists and family members have been murdered across the country. Continue Reading
In Mexico, a scramble to stop presidential frontrunner López Obrador
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Contrary political forces are pulling out all the stops to try to prevent the left-leaning nationalist reformer from sweeping the July 1 elections. Continue Reading