Manny Ruiz is the American dream. His parents came to American for a better life for their 11 children. A first generation American, Manny is now a Santa Fe County Arizona county commissioner. He sees a lot of things right at the border, but he also sees where and how things can and should improve. Listen to someone living their entire life at the border talk about life as a new American.

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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic