Live Blogging at the Women in Migrant Work Panel

1:04p.m. --- Well the panel discussion has ended and everyone is headed out. I hope you enjoyed this live blog session at the Migrant Workers Panel. The WRC will be hosting a Brown Bag panel every Tuesday for the rest of March.

1:01 p.m. --- O’Leary is welcome to any emails and questions students may have about her research.

1p.m. ---O'Leary is active with pro immigrant agencies. She is the coordinator of Refugees and Immigrants and she is a part of a national advisory group.

12:59 p.m. ---She has written numerous articles that can be found on her website about migrant issues.

12:57 p.m. --- Immigration policies have made it more difficult, deadly and risky for migrants who are looking for work. Women are the 3 times more likely to have remains out in the desert. Women are more subjected to the risk. Women are perceived as liabilities and are abandoning in the desert.

By Allana Erickson 02 March 2010 Read Article

2010 Tucson Rodeo Parade

The 85th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade took place Feb. 26 in South Tucson. The parade is hailed as the longest non-motorized parade in the United States and is the longest one-day spectator event in the state of Arizona.

By Lauren Adams 01 March 2010 Read Article

Angel's Home is in Prison

The three-month-old baby boy is wrapped in a blue blanket. He wears a Winnie the Pooh beanie on his head and draws attention from the many women surrounding him.  Angel Alejandro Beltrán is healthy.  There is nothing unusual about him, but despite his clean record he lives behind prison walls in Mexico.

By Matilde Cantero 01 March 2010 Read Article

Tucson Native Tries out Politics

John Bernal never really planned on running a political campaign, but that is where life has taken him.

By Amanda Portillo 24 February 2010 Read Article

Newest Party Lake on the Border

As it gets warmer out, more and more people will flock south to the border.  It may not look like much now, but at Peña Blanca Lake, near Nogales, Ariz., you'll soon find a revamped lake and recreational area.

By Nikki Helms 20 February 2010 Read Article

Live Blog: Margaret Regan Reads from her New Book Tonight at Antigone Books

Feb. 19, 2010, 8:15 p.m. Well, the event is just about over and I think it's safe to say that it was a success! Over 110 people showed up and the guests were really engaged in the discussion after the reading. I also hear people talking about how great they think the book is. If you are interested in border issues, I suggest you get a copy of Margaret's book. To read an excerpt from the book or to read some of Margaret's journalistic work, you can visit the Tucson Weekly web site.

8:07 p.m. There are no more questions from the audience, so Margaret everyone for coming. Apparently the book is sold out here at Anigone. They had quite a few in stock, but they are all gone! A line formed quickly to have Margaret sign copies of the book.

8:05 p.m. Mexico and the US are the only places where a  Third World country and a First World country share a border, and that makes the situation a lot more complicated someone said. Margaret said that's a really good point.

By Jacquelyn Valerie Smith 19 February 2010 Read Article

LIVE BLOG -Centennial Hall Hosts Laptop Giveaway Tonight

Feb. 17, 2010, 7:42 p.m.

The laptops are still being given out but the emcee told everyone to go ahead and take off once they got theirs.  Lots of tears and smiles to go around.  In order to avoid the craziness about to ensue, I'm going to leave now as well.  That's a wrap from Centennial Hall.  Take care.

7:26 p.m.

It's about to be pandamonium.  These kids are excited about their laptops. It's going to be crazy.  I'm going to try and squeeze down there and get some pictures. 

7:25 p.m.

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Here is some audio regarding the Dropout Prevention Program.  The distribution of laptops is set to begin.

7:15 p.m.

Isquierdo is back, talking about the newest item in Project Graduation, a dropout recovery porgram.  Isquierdo plans do go out and bring back students who have dropped out in this plan called Donde Estas? Steve Holmes, who I spoke to earlier, is now on stage talking about this program.  Holmes feels that students are leaving because the system has failed them and that's not acceptable.

7:08 p.m.

Couple things: 1.) I believe the previous post works, which means I'm a genius despite being a remedial with technology. 2.) Lisa Lovallo, Vice President of Cox Communications, is talking to everyone about Cox's affilitation to the project.  They set up these kids with internet and have donated over $100,000 to this program.

By Jeremy Hawkes 17 February 2010 Read Article

Border Safety Workshop Live Blogging

6:04p.m. Thank you for joining us this evening. Check out the story that will be written by Allana and the slideshow from Lauren! Good night!

6:02 p.m. Now it is a hands on workshop. They will be testing our skills on stopping injuries. Moving on into the next room.

6:01 p.m. You may not be able to recove it yourself, so just be supportive.

5:58 p.m. Now Jim discusses injuries pertaining to knives. The problem with knives is that they do damage going in and going out. So do not remove it. Wait for proffessionals.

5:55 p.m. Whitney asks how someone gets under  a persons butt, when applying a pelvic splint, without hurting them for other injuries. Jim replies, that they will hurt but if it saves them then it is something that they have to do. Place your hands under the butt, lift, slide the sweater or sheet whatever you have, and drop.

By Matilde Cantero 17 February 2010 Read Article

Nogales Museum Houses Rich Border History

About three football fields from the border, the Pimería Alta Historical Society has been collecting historical artifacts from the area, said C. Sigrid Maitrejean, a volunteer with the society for 10 years.

By WJ Anderson 15 February 2010 Read Article

Live Blogging: Dustin Cox Campaign Kickoff

8:28 p.m.--Cox says he's kicking people out in two minutes. He's concerned about his bedtime... Well, actually, the facebook event says that it ends at 8:30, so he's just going along with the official time.  Cox is just now getting a bite to eat... that's how you know he was a great host at his own party! 

8:15 p.m.--I asked Stefanie Mach, treasurer of the campaign, about what's next. She told me they'll focus on gathering support and talking to groups about what's working in the government and what's not.  She mentioned talking to groups on school campuses, teachers, unions, firefighters, people in and out of the government, employees, and generally concerned citizens.  We need to get the word out and learn from other people what we should be doing, she said.

8:10 p.m.--The party is winding down.  More people will be coming and going, but Cox has done well getting around to talk with everyone.  They're all interested about Border Beat, so I've been showing them the website! New followers... yay! The website even got some conversation about border issues started!

By Nikki Helms 14 February 2010 Read Article

UA Alum Runs for State House

In 2008, Dustin Cox graduated from the University of Arizona.  It wasn't long ago that he was buying textbooks, paying tuition and getting involved at the UA.  Now he's running for the Arizona House of Representatives. 

By Nikki Helms 14 February 2010 Read Article

Stunning Stones Skip Over the Border

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows brings about 4,500 vendors to Tucson annually, according to tucsongemandmineralshows.net. With sites all over Tucson, people come from all over to buy and sell.

By Lauren Adams and WJ Anderson 11 February 2010 Read Article

International Shoebox Aid to Nogales, Sonora

Every year for the last 12 years, the Pantano Rotary Club has worked with other clubs - both locally and internationally - to take food and supplies to families in Nogales, Sonora.

By Whitney Misenhimer 10 February 2010 Read Article

Men Over The Border

By WJ Anderson 05 February 2010 Read Article

A Quicker Way to Cross

During weekend and through the holidays, the lines to cross the border from Mexico into the U.S. by car might be hours long. But for those who own a trusted traveler’s pass, the hours can turn into just minutes.

The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program allows a person to bypass the lengthy lines to cross the border by having one lane specific for SENTRI users.

By Matilde Cantero 01 February 2010 Read Article

Voter Registration Kickoff

On Saturday, Jan.30, the Latino Caucus of the Pima County Democratic Party, with Organizing for America, held a voter registration kickoff at Rudy Garcia Park in South Tucson.

By Amanda Portillo 01 February 2010 Read Article

Tucson Volunteers for Haiti

In the two weeks since the earthquake in Haiti, almost 1,000 volunteers in southern Arizona came to a local organization, World Care, to do whatever they could to help.

By Nikki Helms 01 February 2010 Read Article

Passport Cards: How To Get Yours

On July 14, 2008 the United States Government began to offer the U.S. Passport Card. The benefits and drawbacks of these cards are all very different from the original passport book, but according to the government travel website over a million have been issued.

By Josh 28 January 2010 Read Article

Live Blog Energy/ Environment conflict on the Rez

8:51 The audience claps,  The forum will continue informally.

8:50 The current way is not the right way, Masayesva said.

8:49 Mining needs to be done at the right time and the right way, Masayesva said.

8:46 "Everything has two faces. there are negative and positive forces at work," Masayesva said.  Masayesva wants to look at the positive side of alternatives to coal, not the evil side- the cost. 

By WJ Anderson 27 January 2010 Read Article

Expected Growth in Hispanic-Owned Businesses

When the owner of Concept 100 Realty, Inc decided to retire in October 2009, Lupita Mitz saw her opportunity. As a broker for the company for the past three years, she felt that she was ready to become an owner.

Live Blogging Border Beat World Headquarters

4:27 Class is over. Thanks, bye! 

4:25 We're already going to try live-Tweeting instead of blogging... 

4:24 Allana is going to a  gallery called "The History of Mexican Food" tomorrow. 

4:20 Laurann and Lauren got together to start a story on Maya Palace, how it got started and the influence of border culture and fashion. it'll be a written story and a video.

By Amanda Portillo 27 January 2010 Read Article

A (short) Trek Along the Migrant Trail

Our story begins in a place not far from the halls of the School of Journalism at the University of Arizona in Tucson, at an eatery where the scent of slabs of melted cheese and bread mixed with the piney scent of aromatic ales.  No Anchovies was a very unlikely place for someone to find inspiration, but among the greasy food and thick, heady beer, three men found a way.

This story was written in the third person by Charles Golestani. Photos by Charles Golestani unless otherwise noted

By Allana Erickson 10 December 2009 Read Article

Tucson Rotary Brings Books to Children

Every December, members of the Rotary Club of Tucson and other volunteers make the drive from Tucson to San Carlos, Mexico to deliver books and donations from ReadingSeed Children’s Literacy Program, a non-profit organization in Tucson.

This year, just under 60 people made the trip down on a party bus, explained Larry Peth, San Carlos Project Manager and Rotary member.

By Grant Becker 07 December 2009 Read Article

Immigrants Pass Through Historic Park

The Tumacacori National Historical Park is known for its mission ruins and rich history, however some do not realize its proximity to the international border with Mexico.

A fairly popular listing on common Arizona historical tourist destinations is the Tumacacori mission, along with the 300 acres that belong to the national park.

However, the land is near Nogales, Ariz., and subsequently, Nogales, Sonora.

By Emily Jones 07 December 2009 Read Article

La Estrella de Tucson: More than cops and robbers

On Nov. 17, Border Beat reporters Tierra Prewitt and Sean Hillier visited La Estrella de Tucson to get an inside look at Southern Arizona's largest all Spanish-language newspaper.

La Estrella is published every Friday and is available for free inside the Arizona Daily Star, as well as in more than 400 stands located throughout Tucson.

By Sean Hillier and Tierra Prewitt 25 November 2009 Read Article