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Students crossing into the United States through the pedestrian entrance at the port-of-entry in Douglas, Arizona

Border Crossing for an Education

Take a closer look at the issue of students who live in Mexico, but who cross the international border daily to attend U.S. schools in Douglas, Arizona.

Post-9/11: Is Heightened Security Worth Rollback of Civil Rights?

Former U.S. attorney for AZ, state ACLU director, law school dean take various positions
Atop Mount Lemmon, north of Tucson, remnants of wildfire.

The Flood After the Fire

Timing of monsoon rains can be a mixed blessing on fire-scorched terrain

Officials Investigating Cross-Border Outbreak

An outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome sickens 22 people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border
US-Mexico border

Border Knowledge Knocks Down Wall Support

New poll suggests that the more people know about the border wall, the more likely they are to support other security measures

The Violent Roots of Marijuana

Part 4 of AZPM's Controversy over Cannabis series reveals the darker side of the marijuana story
Charlie Horse grazes in his corral on a horse rescue ranch. He was badly burned in the Monument Fire in Southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains when he panicked and ran into the flames.

Shelter for Fire's Forgotten Victims

As the Monument Fire scorches Southern Arizona, many struggle to save pets, wildlife and livestock
Students at the Instituto Tecnológico de Delicias school in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua recently donated blood in a truck donated by the non-profit United Blood Services from El Paso, Texas.

Drug Violence Strains Blood Supply at Mexican Hospitals

Learn how one blood center in the northern city of Chihuahua is trying to reform Mexico's dysfunctional blood donation system.
Despite a decrease in the number of apprehensions along the border, members of the Arizona Cattlemen's Association want additional resources and personnel along the border.

Ranching's Risky Business in Southern Arizona

Local ranchers say they want more resources and protection on the border to cope with illegal immigration.
The "Borderlandia: Cultural Topographies" exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art explores some of the unique themes of U.S./Mexico interactions.

Artists Merge Cultures in Borderlandia

U.S./Mexico border deconstructed through glass and mixed media exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art

Jury Finds Shawna Forde Guilty

Jurors convict accused Minuteman vigilante of murder, other charges; now must decide on the death penalty
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is on display this month at the Arizona State Museum. Although the treaty is more than 170 years old, it's considered a living document because it continues to shape people's lives in very concrete ways, particularly their relationship to natural resources such as water and grazing.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Goes On Tour

Key parts of the historic document that purchased much of the West from Mexico are on display in Tucson during February
Two food banks in Nogales, Ariz., provide fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need.

Two Food Banks, One Community

Nogales, Arizona food banks are assisting thousands of people each month.
US-Mexico border

Border Patrol Agent's Death Rekindles Immigration Issue

PBS NewsHour talks to Christopher Conover and Michel Marizco about the state of border security
Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

Suspect Search Continues

Manhunt still underway for suspect in Border Patrol agent's killing
Felipe Garcia, vice president of community affairs for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses how Mexican shoppers contribute to the Tucson economy.

Money from Mexico Boosts Tucson Businesses

New study shows shoppers from neighboring Mexican states are vital to our economy

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