Northern Mexico

People living in Punta Chueca, home to the Comcáac, have struggled with a lack of fresh water for generations.

Desalination brings fresh water — and concern — to an Indigenous village in northern Mexico

A lack of fresh water has plagued the Comcáac people of northern Mexico for generations. There’s new hope in desalination plants, but some worry about its impact on marine life.

Desalination brings fresh water — and concern — to an Indigenous village in northern Mexico
Riparian forest in northern Mexico

This land and water preservationist is a 'force of nature' in northern Mexico

This land and water preservationist is a 'force of nature' in northern Mexico
Horse on dry lake

Climate change is contributing to the migration of Central American refugees

Climate change is contributing to the migration of Central American refugees
Man conducting in front of crowd

A German went to Mexico and turned the border into a musical instrument

A German went to Mexico and turned the border into a musical instrument
Young migrants from Central America held at the US Customs and Border Protection (CPB) Nogales Placement Center in Nogales, Arizona, on June 18, 2014. US officials provided media tours of two locations in Brownsville, Texas, and Nogales, that have been ce

With young Central Americans fleeing to the US, history seems to be repeating itself

With young Central Americans fleeing to the US, history seems to be repeating itself

Some Baja Californians would rather secede than pay higher sales tax

Resident of Baja California are about to see their sales taxes go up — by almost 50 percent over the current rates. Residents are outraged and some are even agitating for secession.

Some Baja Californians would rather secede than pay higher sales tax

Latino Mormons' history intertwined with Romney family

Mitt Romney often talks about his heritage in Mexico, and his faith in the Mormon Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a complicated history in Mexico -- it's growing rapidly today, but more than 100 years ago it was a place Mormons went to avoid a prohibition on polygamy.

Latino Mormons' history intertwined with Romney family

Mexicans near border rely on Texas media for news on drug violence

The drug war in Mexico has turned local journalism there into a potentially deadly career choice. Powerful cartels often threaten or kill hometown journalists who dare to report on the latest violence. But an innovative system for getting information out quickly -- and safely -- has recently emerged.

Mexicans near border rely on Texas media for news on drug violence

Using Song, Mexican Teacher Protects Kindergarteners From Shoot-Out

Using Song, Mexican Teacher Protects Kindergarteners From Shoot-Out

Women's cooperative in Mexico tackles e-waste

A worker-run women's cooperative in Mexico is recycling steady stream of discarded televisions and computers once destined for America's landfills.

Women's cooperative in Mexico tackles e-waste

US-born Mexican pop star Julieta Venegas

US-born Mexican pop star Julieta Venegas has gone unplugged and on the road; she likes playing her new sound for Latino audiences in the United States.

US-born Mexican pop star Julieta Venegas