Number of families and children in Border Patrol's Tucson Sector grows
New federal data shows that the number of migrants apprehended by Border Patrol last month grew, including the number of families and children.
Pima County to continue migrant services
County will avoid street releases at the end of the week, anticipating federal funding from the $650 million, in the border security funding bill, for shelter and services to asylum seekers.
Attorneys make opening statements in case of rancher accused of killing migrant
Friday was opening arguments in the trial of George Alan Kelly, the 75-year-old rancher being charged in the shooting death of a Mexican citizen, who prosecutors say was on Kelly’s property while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border undocumented.
"Víctimas del Pecado" makes a powerful return to the silver screen.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Stories Change Lives - Social Venture Partners "Fast Pitch" offers opportunities for local non-profits; and Mel Blumenthal shares a story about being sneaky on a German train.
Federal dollars for asylum seekers in Tucson on verge of running out as Congress releases spending deal
Congressional leaders unveiled a spending package with $650 million for short-term asylum services like Casa Alitas in Tucson. However, approval and allocation may come too late to avoid street releases.
Archive seeks to reclaim border narrative
The Reclaiming the Border Narrative digital archive is a collaboration meant to tell the story of the border through the eyes of people who live there.
County discontinues contracts to migrant services
Pima County is discontinuing contracts for services to the more than 2,500 asylum seekers a day, who have been released by Border Patrol. Federal dollars are running out as Congress has yet to agree on more funding for border communities.
More than $2 billion paid to bond people out of immigration detention; highest amount in Eloy
People seeking the release of migrants detained for crossing the border have paid more than 2 billion dollars in bonds since 2017. A recent report shows that collectively the highest amount paid was in Eloy, Arizona.
The Buzz: What can states do at the US-Mexico border?
Federal law rules the land when it comes to border enforcement, but local governments can help.
Diocese of Tucson seeks donations to continue migrant services in wake of funding cliff
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and Casa Alitas are asking community members to consider donating to help asylum seekers in Tucson as federal dollars run out and street releases are set to begin on April 1.
Arizona lawmakers pass bill some compare to controversial SB 1070
On Wednesday, the Arizona legislature passed a bill that would make it a state crime to enter the country unauthorized.
Officials and nonprofit partner to offer free immigration advice
The Consulate of Mexico in Nogales is partnering with Chicanos Por la Causa to offer free immigration advice and advice on pathways to US citizenship for community members.
Judge to decide whether to hear case against Arizona gun dealers for alleged part in gun trafficking to Mexico
A lawsuit by the Mexican government against five Arizona gun dealers has its first hearing Thursday in federal court in Tucson. The suit alleges the dealers caused Mexico harm by trafficking guns across the border from the U.S.
Diverse community comes together to clean up rural highway
Every year people of different ideologies come together in Southern Arizona for the highway cleanup from Three Points, through the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and to Sasabe and the always changing border.
Hobbs on Senate's failure to pass Bipartisan Border Security Package: "It is incredibly unfortunate and frustrating."
The Q & A was hosted by the Sky Islands Regional Partnership — formerly known as the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
