On The Border

Today - Water issues in Willcox have raised significant concerns among residents and city officials, prompting urgent investigations and actions to ensure the community's water safety and sustainability. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we focus on the efforts to rebuild two historic churches in Douglas one year after devastating arson attacks. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - a significant development from the Arizona Legislature concerning immigration laws and the potential impact on the state and its residents. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The planned three-week murder trial of Felix Mendez, a Mesa teen charged with the death of a Benson woman in 2021, came to an abrupt end Tuesday morning. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - In a harrowing scene, Cochise County law enforcement recently put their lives on the line to stop suspected human smugglers. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Allo Fiber has begun installing high-speed fiber internet in Sierra Vista, promising residents big speed increases and the economic growth it could help support.  Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The Nogales City Council declined to vote on a measure to approve a rainbow crosswalk supporting the LGBTQ+ community.  Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Border officials are seeing a troubling rise in Mexican cartels recruiting teenagers across the U.S. to smuggle illegal migrants as "load car" drivers. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Willcox resident, Randy Ray Brown, has decided against accepting a plea agreement for multiple felony charges, including the attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer.  Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - We look into a troubling investigation involving two Douglas animal control officers accused of dumping feral cats in the desert just outside the city limits. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - We look into the Saguaro Man festival, a local adaptation of the renowned Burning Man, which has stirred concerns among residents.   Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developer Joe Lewis has received the green light from the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission to transform the former Turquoise Valley Golf Course in Naco into "Camp Riff". Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A new initiative, named "Operation Plaza Strike," targets the leaders of drug trafficking organizations in the notorious Plaza Nogales—a territory currently under the control of a single cartel. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - On Wednesday, the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona held its first Cochise County Drug Summit at Cochise College's Sierra Vista Campus. This summit drew local stakeholders together to address the drug crisis specific to the County and to develop tailored treatment strategies. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener...

Today - Community members have been asked to contribute their insights and opinions on the future of Camp Naco. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - We're diving into the work of the FBI in Sierra Vista, a conversation sparked by Supervisory Special Agent Adam Cushman's recent engagement with the Southeastern Arizona Contractors Association.  Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsten Engel is running for Congress in southern Arizona's Sixth Congressional District. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - An 18-year-old is facing trial for a fatal incident that took place in Cochise County. But his mother says he’s not the monster that public perception has labeled him to be. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we dive into the heart of Sierra Vista through the lens of local author Geoffrey McLeod and his latest self-published work, "Encounter." Set against the backdrop of Cochise County, this novel intertwines the stark realities of migrant abuse with the resilience of the human spirit. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener...

Today - we delve into the remarkable career of Michael Hyatt, a veteran Border Patrol agent who, after nearly three decades of service, is stepping into retirement. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we're discussing a case that's capturing national attention: The Arizona rancher who rejected a plea deal in the fatal shooting of a migrant near the US-Mexico border. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Sheriff Mark Dannels is Herald/Review’s Person of the Year – a testament to his relentless commitment to Cochise County. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Linda and Jack Knox have spent the last eleven years volunteering at the Centro de Recursos Al Migrante.  Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Jesus Ernesto Dessens-Romero, a 27-year-old Mexican national from Agua Prieta, stands convicted of human smuggling offenses. Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to allow sweeping new restrictions on asylum to stay in place, warning that halting them would be “highly disruptive” at the border.  Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.