Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice - Newsletter -- Report back from the border

Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice 202 Harvard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-268-9557		Updated: 1 January 2010
Newsletter January 2010

January 2010
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Report back from the border
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Report back from the border

The Migrant Resource Center in Agua Prieta, Sonora, serves migrants recently deported from the USA. The Resource Center offers informational services, food and clothing, temporary housing, and discounted bus fare home. While we were there migrants shared their wealth of information about crossing the border, such as the different kinds of fences encountered, and the appropriate color of clothing to wear, depending on the areas one is trying to cross. Several people attest that the economy in their region of Mexico is much worse than in the USA so they continue to risk crossing the border.

They were very appreciative of the warm clothing, socks, and jackets we distributed. Thanks to all of you who donated for this trip! In five days we worked nine shifts at the center, took part in a weekly vigil remembering migrants who have died crossing the desert/mountains, attended a bi-national Human Rights Day march put together by Border Action in Douglas calling for immigration reform and immigrant rights, and enjoyed a posada dinner honoring the many volunteers who keep the center open.

Please see our January calendar.

	Clockwise from top: One of the many postings reporting statistics, Part of the group that marched on Human Rights day, Sign at the door of the Migrant Resource Center. Photos by ceco - thanks to Sú for the camera.

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