How New Mexico Learned to Love Its Ephemeral Waters
Rollbacks to the Clean Water Act may have affected the borderlands more than any other region. States are stepping up—but there’s still more to do.
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The Border Chronicle Weekly Roundup: December 19
Dynamite blasts and paradise lost with wall construction in southern Arizona and a reflection on 2025 at the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, support The Border Chronicle so we can expand coverage in 2026.
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Dynamite Blasts and Paradise Lost
The Trump administration is rapidly advancing border wall construction across the southern border, spending billions while ignoring federal protections like the Endangered Species Act. The Border Chronicle is featuring perspectives from border residents who have worked closely on border wall issues. Myles Traphagen, based in Tucson, is the Borderlands P…
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“Re-envision No More Division”: A Reflective Photo Essay of 2025
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More News from the Border:
Ukraine’s ‘battle-tested’ drones are accelerating militarization along the U.S.-Mexico border Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
The number of international tourists going to the US is decreasing, with one exception: Mexico El Pais
Guatemalan man illegally deported from El Paso is returned to U.S. under federal judge’s order El Paso Matters
Stephen Miller’s hard-line Mexico strategy morphed into deadly boat strikes Washington Post
Mexicali Farmers Threaten to Use Their Colorado River Water, Putting Tijuana’s Supply in Jeopardy Voice of San Diego
Mexico has received more than 150,000 deportees from the U.S. under Trump administration KJZZ
Blood Work: Crossing the border to sell plasma Texas Public Radio
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