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 it all. Herald/Review media covers Cochise County, Arizona. Visit myheraldreview.com for more on all of our stories.
Episodes
Today - Warren’s historic charm just earned it a national spotlight — and the third time really was the charm.
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A Douglas woman was murdered in Agua Prieta, and now her sister in Douglas is seeking justice — and answers — as the suspect remains on the run.
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Today - One of Sierra Vista’s favorite taco spots is back in business, even as a regional immigration crackdown continues to impact restaurants across Southern Arizona.
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Today: One woman’s memories paint a vivid picture of what it took to launch and sustain the Nogales International a century ago — and how her family helped make local news a lasting legacy.
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Today - A new dining experience is sizzling at Fort Huachuca as Grill ‘77 opens its doors, replacing a beloved diner with a fresh, modern take.
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Today - A former Border Patrol agent accused of child sex trafficking may soon be out of jail after a judge slashed his bail and allowed for electronic monitoring.
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A Chinese immigrant once stepped in to cover soldier paychecks at Fort Huachuca when the U.S. government didn’t — today, we’re revisiting the remarkable story of Sam Kee.
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Today - Conservationists are working to defend Arizona’s most endangered species as new stretches of border wall go up across the San Rafael Valley.
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Today - Douglas’s Mayor was honored by Agua Prieta in a show of cross-border collaboration.
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Today - Just days after Douglas welcomed back Mexican cattle at its port of entry for the first time in nearly two months, a fast-moving livestock parasite brought everything to a grinding halt—putting cross-border commerce, local agriculture, and animal health back on high alert.
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Today - A major shift is underway at the Raul H. Castro Port of Entry in Douglas, where federal planners are rethinking construction to better handle flood risk, utility demands, and long-term costs.
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Today - Some of Cochise County’s most scenic public lands could be up for sale—but not without a fight.
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Today - A Sierra Vista gun shop is at the center of a federal firearms trafficking case, with prosecutors outlining a scheme involving straw purchasers, military-grade weapons, and suspected cartel ties.
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Fort Huachuca’s Electronic Proving Ground may lose nearly half its civilian staff, a move Arizona lawmakers say would weaken electronic-warfare readiness and hit Cochise County jobs; we unpack what makes this desert test range irreplaceable and why its fate hinges on the Army’s upcoming budget decisions.
A new Mobile Market is helping Cochise County residents access fresh, local foods, from produce and meats to jams and honey, while supporting small farmers and offering extra help for SNAP shoppers.
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Douglas is leaning on its partnership with Agua Prieta to attract national retailers, grow its economy, and tap into the spending power of cross-border shoppers.
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Two major studies are shedding new light on the impact of Mexican gray wolves on cattle ranchers in Arizona and New Mexico. Researchers from the University of Arizona and UC Davis analyzed financial losses, stress levels in cattle, and wolf diets, finding both direct and indirect effects on herds. While ranchers report significant losses tied to wolf predation and stress, environmental groups argue...
Today, we take you to the edge of the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County, where life looks very different for residents living along the Roosevelt Reservation, a 60-foot strip of federally controlled land established in 1907. In Naco, 90-year-old Rose Peacock has lived for decades just steps from the towering border wall, watching both the landscape and politics change dramatically. Now, new mili...
Two wild mustangs, fresh from the open ranges of Utah and Nevada, are learning to trust humans for the first time. Sierra Vista trainer Linda Arnold, guided by veteran horseman Travis Elliston, is working patiently to transform fear into connection—one touch at a time. From desensitization exercises to the first haltering and saddling, Curry and Strider’s journey is a powerful look at w...
Douglas is losing millions as shoppers from both sides of the border struggle to find places to spend. A new report shows the city missed out on $300 million in sales last year alone. This episode looks at what’s driving the gap, and how new retailers like Ross could help turn things around.
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