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Author Archives: Angela Kocherga

Angela Kocherga is multimedia editor for El Paso Matters. She has dedicated her career as a journalist to reporting stories on both sides of the border for readers, viewers and public radio listeners. She previously served as Mexico City and Border Bureau Chief for a group of television stations. She also serves as news director at public radio KTEP. You can listen to stories by her on air at 88.5 FM and online at KTEP.org.

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Posted inBusiness & Economy

El Pasoans help drive sales of recreational marijuana in Sunland Park, Anthony N.M. 

by Angela Kocherga April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Sales soared to almost $10 million at New Mexico dispensaries during the first week of April after the state allowed the sale of recreational marijuana, and businesses near the Texas state line are among those benefiting the most.

Posted inFeatured

Criminal groups ‘sowing mayhem’ in Juárez test new administration

by Angela Kocherga February 9, 2022February 10, 2022
Posted inJustice

Recent killings of women in Juárez spark protest, dispute over gender-based violence

by Angela Kocherga January 20, 2022February 18, 2022
Posted inCulture

Audio postcard: Army hospital staff creates gingerbread houses to brighten the holidays

by Angela Kocherga December 23, 2021December 23, 2021
Posted inPublic Safety

US ambassador, Chihuahua mayors pledge to fight violence in northern Mexico

by Angela Kocherga December 18, 2021December 19, 2021
Posted inPublic Safety

Lawsuit alleges that US gun manufacturers bear responsibility for violence in Mexico

by Angela Kocherga December 1, 2021December 1, 2021
Posted inBusiness & Economy

After almost 2 years apart, El Paso and Juárez prepare to be reunited

by Angela Kocherga November 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Posted inBusiness & Economy

Border crossing restrictions will end in November

by Angela Kocherga October 12, 2021October 13, 2021
Posted inImmigration

El Paso judge blocks Abbott’s migrant transportation ban for another 2 weeks

by Angela Kocherga August 13, 2021August 13, 2021
Posted inAugust 3 Walmart Shooting

2 years after Walmart mass shooting, El Paso leaders see inaction and betrayal by Texas officials

by Angela Kocherga August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
Posted inFeatured

Fort Bliss soldier Asia Graham’s family seeks answers

by Angela Kocherga July 7, 2021July 8, 2021
Posted inJustice

Fort Bliss soldier found guilty on two sexual assault charges

by Angela Kocherga June 18, 2021June 18, 2021
Posted inImmigration

Two years in, the Mexican National Guard mission on the border remains controversial

by Angela Kocherga June 1, 2021May 31, 2021
Posted inImmigration

Juárez shelter for trans women closes as U.S. relaxes some asylum barriers

by Angela Kocherga May 13, 2021March 19, 2022
Posted inImmigration

Border restrictions empower migrant smuggling organizations

by Angela Kocherga May 5, 2021May 6, 2021
Posted inImmigration

Migrants expelled by U.S. to Juárez face confusion, lack of shelter

by Angela Kocherga March 29, 2021March 30, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus

A crucial — and informal — cross-border economy has been disrupted by the pandemic

by Angela Kocherga March 22, 2021March 22, 2021
Posted inCulture

Juárez woman sews ‘memory bears’ to bring comfort to the grieving

by Angela Kocherga February 24, 2021March 2, 2021
Posted inImmigration

Migrants say they were seriously hurt in fall from border wall, then expelled to Mexico without medical treatment

by Angela Kocherga February 14, 2021February 14, 2021
Posted inCulture

Tamales in the time of COVID

by Angela Kocherga December 23, 2020December 23, 2020
Posted inBusiness & Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic is crushing retailers who rely on cross-border shoppers for holiday sales

by Angela Kocherga December 21, 2020December 21, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus

On both sides of the border, COVID-19 casts a pall over holiday season

by Angela Kocherga December 7, 2020December 7, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus

Contact tracing breaks down as El Paso’s COVID-19 cases explode

by Angela Kocherga October 25, 2020October 25, 2020
Posted inElection

Tito Anchondo supported President Trump after El Paso’s mass shooting. He’s not sure how he’s voting

by Angela Kocherga October 22, 2020October 25, 2020
Posted inElection

6 questions about voting for El Paso County Elections Administrator Lisa Wise

by Angela Kocherga October 12, 2020October 12, 2020
Posted inBusiness & Economy, Coronavirus, Culture, Featured

After 6 months, COVID-19 travel restrictions disrupt U.S.-Mexico border life

by Angela Kocherga September 28, 2020September 28, 2020
Posted inCulture

At the border, U.S. customs agents battle against Mexican bologna smugglers

by Angela Kocherga September 4, 2020September 4, 2020
Posted inEducation

As new school year begins, a talented violinist is among Mexican students struggling to get visas for U.S. education

by Corrie Boudreaux and Angela Kocherga August 20, 2020August 21, 2020
Posted inAugust 3 Walmart Shooting

In the year since hate stained our community, El Pasoans have responded with resilience

by Angela Kocherga August 2, 2020August 2, 2020
Posted inImmigration

In visit to Juárez, El Paso Bishop Seitz criticizes mounting restrictions on U.S. asylum

by Angela Kocherga June 29, 2020June 29, 2020

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