More Border History News Stories

Airplane Crash from 1948 is Revisited and Researched

A professor and author is trying to find the families of all 32 victims.

New archive documents the lives of detained asylum seekers and migrants

The series includes a dozen oral histories, artwork and letters from migrants.

Día de los Muertos: Ancient Tradition in a Modern Era

Historic celebration is gaining traction across borders and cultures

NPS closes route to Quitobaquito Springs

Closure comes a day after O'odham leaders held a cross-border ceremony at the spring.

Indigenous activists arrested in demonstration against border wall construction near Quitobaquito Springs

Two O'odham protesters were arrested for impeding construction in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.

Borderlands symposium explores web of people, wildlife in Sonoran Desert

The Ajo conference last week brought together scientists, tribal leaders and community members.

Yaqui, O'odham history and sovereignty in the borderlands

Federal recognition can be a complicated subject for Indigenous people whose land spans political borders.

Douglas is turning to tourism for an economic boost

The city is conducting tours twice a month in the community.

Fence First Built Along Arizona Border 100 Years Ago

In 1919, after a deadly clash between military forces, a two-mile fence was built between Ambos Nogales.

New Life for Historic Nogales Castro Home

A youth leadership program will be launched in the home Spring 2018.

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