Protesters disrupt Martinez’s State of the State Address
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Advocates for immigrants unfurled banners calling for passage of the Dream Act and shouted slogans. Continue Reading
Conditions at Otero County ICE detention center raise concerns
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Problems at the facility run deeper than those detailed in the Inspector General’s new report. Continue Reading
Churches emerge as important refuge for immigrants
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Martha Lorena Rivera is the second person to receive sanctuary at a Las Cruces center and at least the third immigrant to seek refuge in a church in New Mexico this year. Continue Reading
The Taking: How the federal government abused its power to seize property for a border fence
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The federal government’s boldest land grab in a generation produced the first border wall — and a trail of abuse, mistakes and unfairness. Continue Reading
Heinrich, Udall need to do more than oppose border wall
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As someone who has lived in the shadows for far too long, I need my senators to clearly stand with me and my family. Continue Reading
After years of seeking asylum in U.S., a Mexican reporter and his son just narrowly escaped deportation
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A Mexican reporter who has sought asylum in the United States for nearly 10 years was, along with his son, were abruptly handcuffed and nearly sent back to Mexico on Thursday. Their attorney eventually halted the deportation, at least for now. Continue Reading
Proposal to expand border walls and boots will harm public safety
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New Mexico’s senators should join in publicly supporting reforms that ensure border agents treat all New Mexicans with respect and work to block Trump’s request to rapidly hire new agents. Continue Reading
He survived bullets and jail in Cameroon, only to be jailed again in NM while awaiting asylum
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‘Boris’ was granted asylum after being incarcerated for five months in Cibola County. Lengthy lockups for asylum-seekers aren’t uncommon. Continue Reading
New Mexicans trek across the border for dental care in Palomas
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This small border town isn’t known in the United States only for its ties to Pancho Villa. Continue Reading
How Trump’s election has changed my life
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A year ago I was living an existential crisis over my racial identity. Today, in Trump’s America, I have become a strong and outspoken person. Continue Reading
The border as a ‘weaponized’ landscape
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Border Patrol agent-turned-author Francisco Cantú examines his experiences. Continue Reading
Sunland Park, border futures and the New Mexico dream
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Dozens of people crammed a city council meeting in this border town last week to to hear about and debate issues. Continue Reading
Immigrants find their place in Luna County
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An influx of immigrants has translated into job growth, but the picture in Luna County isn’t all rosy. Continue Reading
Hopes and fears: One DACA recipient’s story
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Michel Nieves’s family brought him to the United States when he was six. Now he’s fearful about the future. Continue Reading
Young immigrants are right to be fed up with Democrats
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It’s no wonder young immigrants recently hijacked Nancy Pelosi’s news conference, some of them holding signs that said, “Democrats are deporters.” Continue Reading