Nogales Border News
Selected News from the Planet of Nogales
Nogales Border News
News items of interest from the border city of Nogales, Sonora and the border town of Nogales, Arizona.
Lots of things happen on the Nogales international border, from the massive border drug busts to local stories of interest on both sides of the border. And if you are thinking about making a visit to Nogales, you should review the latest information about what is happening in the area.
We don’t cover the information of interest only to citizens of the local community, our perspective will be broader and deeper – what are border trends, what are the potential implications of events that happen here, how does what happens in Nogales have an impact on other border areas and the two countries as a whole.
We also post news links on Twitter and Facebook, although to get the more complete coverage you should bookmark this page.
Nogales Youth Attempts to Smuggle Meth in Xbox Gaming System
More than $10,000 in drugs hidden in gaming system September 15, 2016 A 16-year-old boy who was crossing the border on foot at the DeConcini pedestrian port of entry attracted the attention of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drug-detection dog. A subsequent...
Lots of Things to Do this Weekend in Nogales
Español Arts, Music, Culture, Classic Cars and Border Protests October 7, 2016 Now that the summer rains and heat have passed and the weather in Nogales is bien agradable (very comfortable), the season for fall events has begun. This weekend will be filled with...
SOA Watch to Host Nogales Border Convergence Today through Sunday
Español Weekend Protests, Vigil, Speakers, Music and Art October 7, 2016 Today through Sunday, the SOA Watch will hold events on both sides of the border in Nogales, to include marches, workshops, speakers, music and art at the border wall that separates the cities of...
Roots and Traditions: 4th Magno Evento Mayo – Yaqui
Español 4th Annual Mayo-Yaqui Cultural Event October 7, 2016 The Indigenous Community Mayo Yaqui (COMAYA) will hold its fourth annual Great Event this weekend at Plaza Hidalgo in Nogales, Sonora. It is a marvelous opportunity to see and experience the culture,...
“Uniting for Art” Festival this Weekend in Nogales, Sonora
Español Cultural Festival to Feature Art, Dance and Music October 6, 2016 The first annual Festival Unidos por el Arte (Uniting for Art) starts this evening and will continue through Sunday, August 9 in Nogales, Sonora. The festival will feature music, dance, theatre,...
Nogales, AZ Man Attempts to Smuggle Meth Across Border
More than 17 pounds of the drug valued at $52,000 September 16, 2016 On Friday, September 9, Nogales Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials located and seized packages of methamphetamine from a vehicle driven by a 36-year-old man from Nogales, Arizona. The...
