Fronteras Desk News
Donald Trump Jr. plans to visit the Southwest on Nov. 4. He’ll start the day in the Valley, then make two stops on the Navajo Nation — in Shiprock and Farmington, N.M.
Nov. 3, 2016
The federal government has paid $900 million so far to willing American Indians as part of the Land Buy-Back Program.
Nov. 1, 2016
The federal government has paid $900 million so far to American Indians as part of the Land Buy-Back Program. It’s an effort to help tribes -- mostly in the West -- consolidate their fractionated parcels of land and restore tribal sovereignty.
Nov. 1, 2016
With its line of stevia products, the Gilbert-based SweetLeaf is capitalizing on Mexico’s growing demand for natural foods.
Nov. 1, 2016
A dozen Phoenix business leaders visited Google’s offices as part of a visit to Mexico organized by city officials, who are encouraging Mexican businesses to invest in Arizona -- and Arizona businesses to expand to Mexico.
Oct. 31, 2016
The presidential candidates’ behavior — the lying, the racist comments, the name calling — isn’t allowed in most classrooms. But it’s all on display on the national stage. Many parents and teachers are having a hard time explaining it to children.
Oct. 31, 2016
The last time Congressional District 2 went to the voters, current Congresswoman Martha McSally won by 161 votes. It was so close that it ended in a recount and was the last House vote in the entire country. Two years before, some 2,500 votes cost McSally her bid against then-Congressman Ron Barber.
Oct. 28, 2016
Fronteras Desk reporter Lorne Matalon spoke to Dr. Michael Webber, deputy director of the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
Oct. 28, 2016
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On Thursday, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton officially inaugurated the office in the south of Mexico City, surrounded by other visitors from the state.
Oct. 28, 2016
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is visiting Mexico City this week on a commercial mission, followed by business and community leaders from Arizona.
Oct. 27, 2016
National parties are watching Arizona’s first congressional race between Tom O’Halleran and Paul Babeu closely. The open seat is up for grabs. And both Democrats and Republicans have won in this rural district.
Oct. 27, 2016
Salt River Project will burn biomass Oct. 26 at its coal-fired power plant in Northern Arizona. If the utility can be a viable user of the forest waste, it can help reduce forest fires and keep rivers clean.
Oct. 26, 2016
Almost 90,000 jobs in Arizona depend on the state’s trade and foreign direct investment from Mexico, according to an economic report released Wednesday.
Oct. 26, 2016
The group is a small part of thousands who've arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in recent weeks.
Oct. 24, 2016
The group is a small part of thousands who've arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in recent weeks.
Oct. 24, 2016
Mexican authorities, in collaboration with American counterparts, have launched a website to help small business owners report corrupt government officials.
Oct. 24, 2016
A coalition of attorneys and human rights advocates is calling for federal immigration authorities in El Paso to show more respect for basic human rights and stop deporting immigrants who are eligible for humanitarian parole.
Oct. 21, 2016
The Mexican sparkling water Topo Chico is going through a new boom in sales. Its owners say it's the most imported sparkling water in the Southwest.
Oct. 21, 2016
A federal judge approved his extradition Thursday after a five month legal battle. But his lawyers vow to appeal.
Oct. 21, 2016
The New Mexico area has the largest concentration of pueblos -- or ancient dwellings -- in North America. A two-month public comment period starts Oct. 21.
Oct. 20, 2016
