Puente News Collaborative is a bilingual nonprofit news organization, convener, and funder committed to preserving local news as a public good by investing in newsrooms, supporting journalists, and filling critical gaps in reporting across the U.S.-Mexico border.
The collapse of local news
Number of news outlets along the U.S. - Mexico border
Number of news outlets along the U.S. - Mexico border
What Is Happening
Across the U.S., more than 3,200 local newspapers have shut down. Of the 25 counties along the U.S.-Mexico border, nearly half have only one or no newsroom at all.
Why It Matters
With the collapse of local news, communities see a concerning decrease in voter participation, civic engagement, and government accountability reporting, and corresponding increases in community polarization, government waste, and disinformation campaigns.
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Stories from the collaborative
Eyes on Texas border Congressional District as a Bellwether
KTEP | November 2, 2026
Michael Gonzalez
Eyes are on Texas’ 15th Congressional District where Republicans are trying to hold on to Latino voters along the border. Tejano music star Bobby Pulido is challenging incumbent Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz in the midterm election. Read more
Proposed International Bridge Divides Border Residents Ahead of Midterm Election
KTEP | November 1, 2026
Eileen Hernandez
EAGLE PASS, Texas — In this Texas border city where international trade is the lifeblood of the local economy, a proposed commercial border crossing has mushroomed into a fierce debate. Read more
Do you know how to identify fake news and information this election season?
KTEP | October 29, 2026
David Castaneda
It’s everywhere now. And you may think you can spot it as it’s streamed to you on social media, broadcast on television and radio or when you read it on a website you thought was trustworthy. But, do you know how to spot fake news? Read more
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Puente News Executive Editor Alfredo Corchado receives the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence
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Puente News Executive Editor Alfredo Corchado receives the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence
"Alfredo Corchado, executive editor of the Puente News Collaborative, has been chosen to receive the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence in recognition of his work directing Puente’s innovative, partnership-driven approach to reporting along both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border."