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Drivers and passengers in Nogales, Sonora wait to enter Arizona's Deconcini Port of Entry. 2018.

Mexico travel restrictions extended at ports through August 21

Despite the loss of retail dollars from fewer Mexican shoppers, trade between the U.S. and Mexico is thriving.

A mobile health clinic operated by the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. September 2018.

UA mobile health clinic bringing COVID vaccines to rural counties

It includes overseeing cross-border vaccination events offered at some of Arizona's ports of entry.

A worker at David's Western Wear in Nogales examines a boot. July 2021.

Pandemic-related struggles continue for longtime Nogales boot maker

The future of the family business remains unknown.

A lock and chain secures the doors of a closed business in Nogales. July 2021.

Nogales mayor eager to see port travel restrictions lifted

Restrictions have been in place for over a year.

People wait to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Sonoyta at the U.S. Port of Entry in Lukeville, Ariz.

Arizona ports of entry offering COVID vaccines to Mexican residents

Tony Paniagua visited one event and spoke to vaccine recipients.

A group of migrants and Border Patrol agents along the border fence in Yuma County. June 2021.

Yuma Border Patrol chief says cartels profiting off migrants crossing

Plus, the sheriff of Yuma County explains his office's role in investigating border-related crimes.

A few of the Arizona-Mexico border from a helicopter operated by Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations. June 2021.

Role of tech, air support in CBP’s Southern Arizona desert enforcement, rescues

The agency receives 30 to 40 emergency calls each day.

A view of newly-constructed border fencing in Sasabe. June 2021.

Arizona 360 explores increase in border apprehensions and migrants’ journeys

Lorraine Rivera travels across Pima and Yuma counties for a firsthand look at enforcement and rescues.

A border patrol vehicle drives along the border wall in Douglas, Ariz. January 2021.

Border Patrol chief who supported Trump's wall is forced out

Trump appointed official will be reassigned

Arizona Gov. Ducey speaks to reporters at a news conference held along the border in Douglas on March 19, 2021.

Florida sending cops to Arizona border

The Florida announcement comes with criticism of Biden border policies.

The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Border officials warn of heat dangers in south Arizona

An excessive heat warning for many parts of southern and central Arizona is expected to begin Saturday

Border Patrol Tucson Sector Interim Chief Patrol Agent John Modlin. May 2021.

Border Patrol chief in Tucson discusses increase in apprehensions

Agents are encountering more single adults and children.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Sonora, Mexico Gov. Claudia Pavlovich sit for a joint interview in Phoenix on May 21, 2021.

Governors of Arizona and Sonora meet officially for final time

Lorraine Rivera spoke to both governors about how the two states have collaborated in recent years.

A group of demonstrators walk along the border wall in a march led by migrants and asylum seekers in Nogales, Sonora on April 30, 2021. The event was meant to urge President Biden to act on immigration reform.

Migrants, asylum seekers march in Nogales, Sonora

They say they want to hold President Biden accountable for his promise undertake immigration reform

The site of construction on new flyover ramps that will connect State Route 189 to Interstate 19 in Nogales. April 30, 2021.

New ramp by Mariposa Port of Entry seen way to boost trade

It's expected to shave minutes off of travel time from the port to Interstate 19 for commercial trucks

Dozens of migrants walked through downtown Nogales asking President Joe Biden to restore the asylum system and begin processing.

In march through Nogales, migrants ask Biden to restore asylum process

This is the most recent in a series of demonstrations over the last year.

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