Qué Pasa?
Information and Happenings on the Planet of Nogales
Qué Pasa? Nogales News and Information
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, Sonora open for business
International coronavirus restrictions do not prohibit Americans from visiting Mexico Editor's note: In early July, the government of Sonora, Mexico closed the border to non-essential travel, to include leisure tourism. However, Americans may still cross the border...
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...
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...
August 2018 Nogales Border Drug Busts: 11 Arrests in Seven Days
CBP August Drug Seizures Total $3.2 Million There were 11 drug interdictions made during seven days of August at Nogales international ports of entry. Seven of those drug busts (63.6%) were made during the same week. Four types of illegal drugs were seized –...
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...
Nogales Travel Advisory – Heavy Rains in August 2018
Extreme Flooding Closes Major Thoroughfare The skies over Nogales, Mexico opened last Thursday, and the seasonal torrential rains caused...
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...
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...
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...
June 2018 Nogales Border Drug Busts: 12 Arrests in Nine Days
CBP June Drug Seizures Total $2.84 Million Summary and Analysis During the month of June 2018 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made 12 arrests for alleged drug smuggling during nine days at the Nogales international border ports of entry. Nine women and...
