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baja mexico

From New York Finance to Baja Fishing: A Life Rewritten

June 10, 2026

A 43-year-old woman left her high-powered job in Manhattan to start over in a small fishing town in Baja, Mexico. Raised in Oregon, she took an unconventional path into policy work before landing in finance. The pandemic gave her the push she needed to make the move permanent. She fell for Agua Amar

art

Community Soccer: A Local Take on the World Cup

June 9, 2026

In Boyle Heights, a new art show opened last Friday at Espacio 1839. The space was alive with music, the smell of leather and bright soccer shirts hanging on racks. People crowded in because the shop was full, and a new exhibit called “El Fútbol Es del Pueblo” was on display. The exhibition has m

education

Children’s Well‑Being Declines After COVID, Study Finds

June 8, 2026

A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro

sports

Iran's Soccer Team Faces Challenges Before World Cup Matches

June 8, 2026

Iran's soccer team landed in Tijuana, Mexico, early on Sunday morning after flying overnight from Turkey. The team chose Mexico for their base camp instead of Arizona, the U. S. , due to ongoing tensions between Iran and the U. S. This shift highlights the complex political situation surrounding the

business

Border Trade Block, Beef Surge: Mexico Gains While Texas Stumbles

June 7, 2026

The United States and Mexico have seen a surprising shift in their cattle trade after the U. S. halted imports from Mexico to stop the spread of screwworm, a fly that bites and can kill livestock. The move left many U. S. feedlots, like Lubbock Feeders in Texas, without the cattle they used to bring

sports

Pope Leo’s Soccer Split: Home Team Spirit Before Vatican Duties

June 7, 2026

Pope Leo, who spent most of his career outside the U. S. before leading the Catholic Church, just made his soccer loyalties clear. Back in 2025, he told reporters he’d always cheer for Peru over his American homeland in matches. With Peru out of this year’s World Cup, though, the stage is set for so

politics

Trying out stem cell therapy abroad

June 7, 2026

A U. S. politician recently traveled to Mexico for a non-traditional health procedure. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her strong opinions, visited Puerto Vallarta with her fiancé last weekend. They chose stem cell therapy through IV drips, claiming it helps with aging and overall wellness. Greene

business

From Cleaning Floors to Building Dreams: The Rise of an Española Family Business

June 7, 2026

In 1994, Eric Quintana, a local resident of Española, got an unexpected opportunity that changed his life. A friend needed a cleaner for their office, and with Christmas approaching, Quintana saw a chance to earn extra money for his two sons' dream gift—a Bigfoot electric truck. Without hesitation,

environment

Clean Up New Mexico: Youth Take Charge of Plastic

June 6, 2026

New Mexico is famous for sunsets, mountains and wide open skies. But a quiet problem grows every day: plastic litter everywhere. A new wave of young people is stepping up. They joined a state program that lets them work with teachers, lawmakers and community leaders to fight plastic waste. T

crime

Big Names, Small Favor: How a Food Tycoon Helped Jeffrey Epstein

June 6, 2026

In 2012, a hot dog order sparked a connection that lasted years. Jeffrey Epstein, known for his wealth and controversial ties, once needed a simple favor: a delivery of his favorite hot dogs from Manhattan to his ranch in New Mexico. The man who handled this odd request? A powerful figure in the res