"I saw they had a good future," Alvarado remembers. "It was very lucrative, because the salary of an official was three times the salary of a normal person." He became a police officer in 2003, when he was twenty years old. At the time, Venezuela was ruled by Huge Chavez; Alvarado remembers that Chavez's socialist policies kept individuals from owning two cars but welcomed large American oil and aeronautic companies. In 2013, Chavez died and was replaced by Nicolas Maduro. Alvarado says that right away, the change in leadership began...

In an aerial view, immigrants pass through coils of razor wire while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on March 13 in El Paso, Texas. Photo: John Moore/Getty Images Denver rolled out its new immigration strategy this week, part of which includes confronting the crisis on the frontlines. State of play: Two city officials traveled to El Paso, Texas, for a three-day trip to tell over 20 immigrant shelter providers that Mayor Mike Johnston's arms-wide-open approach has changed, Denver Human Services spokesperson Jon Ewing tells us. • The city has hit its...

Explore the latest restaurant buzz in El Paso, where we're providing transparency on inspection scores. The Department of Public Health in El Paso conducts inspections of businesses based on their food handling procedures. Inspections are conducted in the city of El Paso, Anthony, Clint, Horizon City, Socorro, Vinton and El Paso County. A passing score is 70 or higher. Establishments scoring 60 or lower face closure. An inspection carried out on a particular day may not reflect the overall, long-term conditions of the establishment. Restaurants failing inspections are given a...

By AARON ROGERS Daily Press Correspondent Saturday, the Historic Fort Bayard Disc Golf Course will play host to its fifth tournament since Father’s Day of last year, with the Land of Enchantment Series — Fort Bayard Qualifier. There will be a variety of professional and amateur-level players aiming at the inaugural event, which is being presented by Dynamic Discs New Mexico under statewide disc golf coordinators Everett Brophy and Connor Bryan. The event is the second in a series of qualifying events for the First Annual Land of Enchantment Championship,...

Negras. The closure of these crossings was due to the large number of migrants trying to enter the United States. President Obrador also mentioned that the Mexican government is working with the United States to address the root causes of migration from Central American countries. This includes providing economic opportunities and addressing security concerns in these countries to reduce the need for people to migrate. The closure of the railway crossings caused significant disruptions to trade and travel between Mexico and the United States. Many businesses and individuals rely on...

Photo taken in Dallas just before the Dixie Chicks released their album "Shouldn't a Told You That." From left, Emily Erwin, Laura Lynch and Martie Erwin. Lynch, who joined the group in 1989 and left in 1993, was 65. The accident happened on Highway 62 when a car attempting to pass another vehicle hit Lynch’s car head-on, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a release. Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene. The band, now known as The Chicks, released a statement Saturday on Instagram, calling her a...

A new Texas law signed by Gov. Gregg Abbott will permit state officers to arrest anyone suspected of illegally crossing into the United States, as federal authorities reported over 2.4 million southwestern border encounters in fiscal year 2023. Under Senate Bill 4, which takes effect in March, anyone who makes an illegal entry or re-entry into Texas faces penalties from 180 days in jail up to 20 years in prison, according to Reuters. The law — which some critics are calling one of the toughest immigration law in the U.S....

“Our entire southern border is being dismantled by the cartels. While mass migrant caravans pull CBP personnel off the front lines, multiple Border Patrol checkpoints have been shut down--allowing contraband and criminals to flow in without resistance. Trade is slowly coming to a standstill, and our law enforcement officers are exhausted ahead of a demoralizing holiday season that will keep them working overtime. "If there were ever a time to sound the alarm, this would be it. For the sake of our national security, Washington must put politics aside and...