AP Explains: Why term 'la raza' has complicated roots in US
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The National Council of La Raza announced this week that it was changing its name to UnidosUS, dropping a word that has deep roots but may have hurt the organization in moving...
View ArticleIraqi facing deportation after aiding U.S. military takes refuge in N.M. church
An Iraqi man who fled to the U.S. during the Gulf War and trained tens of thousands of American soldiers is facing deportation orders that could lead to his death in his homeland, his supporters say....
View ArticleIraqi facing deportation after aiding military takes refuge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Iraqi man who fled to the U.S. during the Gulf War and trained tens of thousands of American soldiers is facing deportation orders that could lead to his death in his...
View ArticleUS, Mexico eye closer energy ties as NAFTA talks loom
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States and Mexico are looking to boost energy ties as the two countries prepare for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, officials said Thursday....
View ArticleSummer art camp in Corpus Christi devoted to colorful murals
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Brian Garcia, 15, has loved to draw since he was 5 years old. ......
View ArticleState defends its 2013 political maps
Texas Rep. Drew Darby√, R-San Angelo, invoked “legislative privilege” several times under cross-examination by lawyers for civil rights groups, during a redistricting trial in San Antonio over the 2013...
View Article'Curanderismo' textbook draws on global indigenous healers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A new textbook is focusing on curanderismo (coo-RAN-deh-DEES-moh) — indigenous healing methods from the American Southwest and Latin America. ......
View ArticleNative American healing class sparks unique health textbook
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Laughter can combat trauma. Spiritual cleansings could be used to fight an opioid addiction. Cactus extract may battle diabetes and obesity. ......
View ArticleCongressional election in New Mexico set to be diverse race
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The primary race for an open congressional seat in central New Mexico is set to become one of the most diverse in the country. ......
View ArticleTrump supporter threatened Cruz, sources say
James Amos Headley, 58, of Live Oak was arrested last week after a voicemail threatening to kill Cruz and his family was left on a voicemail at the official’s office in Washington, D.C. ......
View ArticleOJ Simpson's return comes amid a changed nation _ sort of
Gone were the tailored suits O.J. Simpson wore as a defendant two decades ago, replaced by prison blues. A contrite Simpson made the case for his rehabilitation. When the former NFL running back was...
View ArticleOJ Simpson's return comes amid a changed nation — sort of
Gone were the tailored suits O.J. Simpson wore as a defendant two decades ago, replaced by prison blues. A contrite Simpson made the case for his rehabilitation. ......
View ArticleSan Antonio death toll in 'horrific' human trafficking reaches 9
Eight people were found dead in the truck, 30 more people were found inside the truck and taken to area hospitals, two died at the hospital. ......
View ArticleSmuggling 'gone horribly wrong'
SAN ANTONIO - A too-familiar story of heat, misery and death played out in a parking lot early Sunday when a desperate plea for help led to the discovery of immigrants - some dead and many others close...
View ArticleDriver in deadly immigrant case makes first court appearance
James Matthew Bradley Jr. has compiled a criminal record at least since 1997, according to public records. ......
View ArticleNew Mexico student reading scores up, math stagnant
New Mexico student reading tests scores across the state rose slightly, but math scores remain stagnant, according to results released Monday The new numbers show around 29 percent of students ......
View ArticleAP Photos: Mexico City's 'Barrio Bravo' embraces frontball
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of Mexico City's legendarily tough neighborhood of Tepito are embracing a new form of handball known as frontball after promoters chose it for the sport's first...
View ArticleAP Photos: Mexico City's 'Barrio Bravo' embraces frontball
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of Mexico City's legendarily tough neighborhood of Tepito are embracing a new form of handball known as frontball after promoters chose it for the sport's first...
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