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Meaning “what’s up?” in Spanish, this page is our official news feed. Here you will find details about local places of interest, images, events and whatever other information may be of interest to those who are considering a visit to Nogales.

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Featured articles include information about the dental tourism industry in Nogales, Mexico and how you can find a competent Nogales dental professional, information about Nogales pharmacies and what you need to know if you are planning a trip to Nogales to buy medications, traveler safety warnings about visiting both sides of the border in Ambos Nogales, information about places of interest to visit on both sides of the border and other general news stories and opinion of interest to the Nogales traveler.

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Nogales, Arizona declares state of emergency

Closes restaurant seating areas, bars, gyms   During a special session on March 21, 2020 the Nogales mayor and city council unanimously declared a state of emergency for the city due to the spreading COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Places where the coronavirus...

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Two Arizonans Kidnapped in Nogales, Mexico

Held at gunpoint for $15k ransom   The Arizona Republic reported yesterday that a couple from Tucson was kidnapped and held against their will by "several men" in Nogales, Sonora last week. Kidnappers demanded a ransom, but the kidnap victims were located and...

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July 2018 Nogales Border Drug Busts: 15 Arrests in 12 Days

CBP July Drug Seizures Total More than $2.26 Million   During the month of July 2018 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Border Patrol made 15 arrests for alleged drug smuggling during 12 days at the Nogales international border ports of entry and in...

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August 2018 State Department Sonora Travel Advisory

Nogales included in Sonora travel advisories The U.S. State Department updated its Sonora, Mexico travel advisory twice in August. The state of Sonora continues to have a Level 3 warning level (Reconsider Travel, due to crime), and as before the advisory starts with...

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August 2018 State Department Nogales Travel Advisory

Nogales, Mexico Zones that Are Off-limits to U.S. Government Employees - August 2018 U.S. Government Employees Given 10 p.m. Curfew in Nogales, Mexico The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Sonora, Mexico in August 2018. The update...

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Nogales Dentist Profile – Dr Victor Manuel Pérez Nuñez

Nogales Dental Implant Surgeon Dr. Victor Pérez   Saturday, July 14, 2018 One of the region’s most accomplished dentists and dental implant surgeons works in dental offices near the border in the city of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Dr. Victor Manuel Pérez Nuñez is...

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Nogales Candidates Ride the 2018 Morena Wave

Left-Wing Political Party Ushers in New Electoral Era for Mexico In a resounding rejection of the status quo in Mexican politics and society, a political alliance of left-wing and conservative right-wing political parties won the 2018 presidential election in Mexico...

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Nogales, Sonora firefighters on parade
Mexico side of the Nogales Morley pedestrian crossing