On The Border

Today - A Sierra Vista gun shop is at the center of a federal firearms trafficking case, with prosecutors outlining a scheme involving straw purchasers, military-grade weapons, and suspected cartel ties.

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Fort Huachuca’s Electronic Proving Ground may lose nearly half its civilian staff, a move Arizona lawmakers say would weaken electronic-warfare readiness and hit Cochise County jobs; we unpack what makes this desert test range irreplaceable and why its fate hinges on the Army’s upcoming budget decisions.

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A new Mobile Market is helping Cochise County residents access fresh, local foods, from produce and meats to jams and honey, while supporting small farmers and offering extra help for SNAP shoppers.

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Douglas is leaning on its partnership with Agua Prieta to attract national retailers, grow its economy, and tap into the spending power of cross-border shoppers.

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Two major studies are shedding new light on the impact of Mexican gray wolves on cattle ranchers in Arizona and New Mexico. Researchers from the University of Arizona and UC Davis analyzed financial losses, stress levels in cattle, and wolf diets, finding both direct and indirect effects on herds. While ranchers report significant losses tied to wolf predation and stress, environmental groups argue the studies may overstate the problem and call for a more balanced view. The debate over wolves, livestock, and conservation continues.

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Today, we take you to the edge of the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County, where life looks very different for residents living along the Roosevelt Reservation, a 60-foot strip of federally controlled land established in 1907. In Naco, 90-year-old Rose Peacock has lived for decades just steps from the towering border wall, watching both the landscape and politics change dramatically. Now, new military plans are bringing temporary Army installations to parts of the reservation, raising questions for those whose homes sit just feet from the fence. While federal officials say private property rights remain intact, residents like Peacock face the daily realities of broken fences, migrant crossings, and a constantly shifting border.

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Two wild mustangs, fresh from the open ranges of Utah and Nevada, are learning to trust humans for the first time. Sierra Vista trainer Linda Arnold, guided by veteran horseman Travis Elliston, is working patiently to transform fear into connection—one touch at a time. From desensitization exercises to the first haltering and saddling, Curry and Strider’s journey is a powerful look at what it takes to start, not break, a horse.

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Douglas is losing millions as shoppers from both sides of the border struggle to find places to spend. A new report shows the city missed out on $300 million in sales last year alone. This episode looks at what’s driving the gap, and how new retailers like Ross could help turn things around.

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Douglas city leaders are making a big ask in Washington, $20 million to fully fund the road connecting their new commercial port of entry to State Route 80. Without it, they say the port’s potential could be bottlenecked from day one. In today’s episode, we break down what’s at stake, what the scaled-back road plan would mean for cross-border trade, and why Mayor Jose Grijalva and his team say now is the time to get it right.

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Charlotte Hoffman launched Safe Ride with Us after losing her son in a motorcycle crash involving alcohol. What began as a donation-based ride service at local concerts has grown into Benson’s only around-the-clock taxi operation. With her mother Chris helping behind the wheel and at dispatch, Charlotte is filling a critical transportation gap in a rural town with no public transit or rideshare coverage.

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