Mónica Ortiz Uribe

January 23, 2019

The federal government is a major employer in El Paso, one of the largest cities along the US-Mexico border. The shutdown has affected thousands of customs, Border Patrol and drug enforcement agents who are reporting to work without pay.

Immigration

In this Texas border town, Santa patrols on Christmas

The World

December 25, 2018

In El Paso’s Chihuahuita neighborhood, where border security is an everyday concern, Border Patrol agents break barriers and build community with an annual Santa Claus visit tradition.

Environment

Adios, vaquita marina? Mexico's 'little sea cow' is being pushed to the edge of extinction.

The World

April 12, 2017

The world's smallest porpoise species has been brought to the edge of extinction by illegal fishing in Mexico. And it's not even the porpoise itself that fishermen are after.

Culture

Border fans mourn loss of Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel

The World

September 02, 2016

His admirers held red roses and sang a karaoke version of "Amor Eterno," a ballad by Gabriel that's often played at Mexican funerals.

Science

A place where the stars are so bright you can see your shadow by starlight

The World

August 01, 2016

A remote campground in southwest New Mexico has recently become the world's second dark sky sanctuary for star gazers. The rapid spread of light pollution prevents more than half of the world's population from seeing the Milky Way.

Justice

Mexico's justice system gets an extreme makeover

The World

June 18, 2016

A study says 98 percent of crimes in Mexico go unsolved. The nation is changing its justice system to try to change that.

Music

This Mexican canyon is alive with the sound of music

The World

April 01, 2016

In northern Mexico, there's a place called Copper Canyon. It cuts six slits into the Earth and hidden between the cliffs and valleys is where an American concert pianist has decided to settle with his one-ton grand piano.

Business

Workers in Mexico's border factories say they can barely survive, so they're turning to unions

The World

February 29, 2016

Factory workers in Ciudad Juárez now make only 40 percent of what Chinese factory workers do, on average. For the first time, efforts to unionize are meeting with some limited success.

Culture

This French chef says Katrina changed his life, perhaps for the better

The World

August 31, 2015

French chef Thierry Marceaux lost his job at a five-star hotel in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit the city. The storm also destroyed his home. So he left the bayou and moved to the desert, and started over.