U.S Supreme Court Decision on “Remain in Mexico” order

After a long-awaited decision over two years, the U.S. The Supreme Court will allow President Joe Biden to terminate the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” order.  The decision came three days after a 5-4 vote after Texas faced the deadliest smuggling attempt in U.S history after 53 migrant individuals were left trapped in a sweltering truck […]

San Antonio Left In Mourning After Discovery

The state of Texas is left mourning after the discovery of 50 migrant individuals left dead in an abandoned tractor-trailer. 46 individuals were found dead on the scene and 4 more passed away after being rushed to the hospital this past Monday, June 27th. Officials believe the bodies of migrants are from Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. […]

Spike In Migrant Rescues Across U.S-Mexico Border

The Rio Grande, also known as the Rio Bravo, serves many purposes, especially for the agricultural sector along the U.S-Mexico border but also poses dangers such as strong currents and deep waters along the border.  Migrant rescues have increased in a sharp spike along with the El Paso border sector due to many migrants being […]

Refugee Support in Dona Ana County

The rapid influx of migrants in the borderland has left many migrants in need of common essentials such as food, water, and a place to reside.    Our community organizer, Lisa Betancourt, set herself on a mission to help refugees in Dona Ana County.    Numerous donations from community members have contributed to Lisa’s ongoing […]

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) 10th Year Anniversary

It has been 10 years since the Obama administration issued an executive order to establish Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to protect unauthorized immigrants who relocated to the United States from deportation and having access to work permits.  Fast forward 10 years, thousands of DACA recipients still face uncertainties on their path to receiving […]

Triple Digit Temperatures in the El Paso-Southern New Mexico Border Sector

Temperatures throughout the borderland have surpassed the 100 Fahrenheit mark which poses health risks, especially to the traveling migrant community. U.S and Mexican officials have warned migrants to not travel across deserts due to deadly temperatures which can cause severe dehydration and death.  The number of migrant deaths in the El Paso-Southern New Mexico border […]

Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Venezuela

Do you know someone from Venezuela or even yourself who’s seeking temporary status and a work permit in the United States?  If you are from Venezuela and have lived in the United States since on or before March 8, 2021, you may be eligible for a work permit and temporary status in the United States! Schedule a […]

Haitian Migrants In The Border City of Tijuana

Thousands of Haitian migrants have relocated to the border city of Tijuana, Mexico. Many of them are forced to live in the streets throughout the city due to limited resources and help. Haitian migrants have come together to live in their created “city” to escape the injustices and crime from different parts of the city. […]

Early Voting For Primary Elections

As early voting for primary continues throughout the Mesilla Valley until June 4th, there are numerous early voting locations where you can cast your vote.  Numerous locations across town and the Mesilla Valley will be open until Saturday, June 4th as New Mexico’s primary election ends on this day. Early voting sites will be open […]

Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The statewide 2022 Wildfires have put a halt to the employment or self-employment of thousands of individuals who live on or near wildfire areas in the northern and southern parts of the state of New Mexico. New Mexico has been authorized Federal disaster aid in which eligible New Mexicans may receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance for […]