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Santa Cruz County readies newer, bigger jail
An almost-dry riverbed, train tracks and less than two miles of roadway are all that separate Santa Cruz County's old jail from its new one in Nogales. But the county's head honcho, for whom the new $48 million law-enforcement center is named, said the difference between the facilities is stark.
Arizona border agents seize $63,000 in cash
Agents in Nogales in southeastern Arizona made two big cash seizures from people crossing the border with Mexico.
‘Know Before You Go,’ officials advise holiday travelers to Mexico
Those heading to Mexico for the holidays can expect longer waits at the border due to stepped up inspections, and federal officials say travelers can make things easier by having legal documents ready and accurately completing customs declarations.
Watchful ‘eyes’ are monitoring Nogales, Sonora
TUCSON - Police south of the border are focusing extra sets of "eyes" on neighborhood parks, streets and schools in an effort to keep the peace and shake the drug-violence image of Nogales, Sonora.
Brewer: Expanded Nogales port will boost international trade
NOGALES - Expanding the Mariposa Port of Entry here will reduce delays in each direction, boost international trade and enhance security, Gov. Jan Brewer said Oct. 22. "The expansion will benefit real people who are at the heart of international trade," Brewer said. "We have yet to realize the potential of the trade between Arizona and Sonora."
Nogales-area businesses banding together to bring customers back
NOGALES - Gael Sylvia Pullen said her McDonald's franchise a five-minute walk from the pedestrian port of entry here is doing pretty well, all things considered. But she only needs to look down the road, where a Wendy's, Sonic and Hometown Buffet have gone out of business since last fall, to find reason for concern.
