Hispanic community
Coverage of Hispanic community in the Nexus archive.
- Appalachia’s Coalfields: The Projections Are Becoming Reality
Central Appalachia's 60 coalfield counties have lost approximately 49,000 people (2.9% decline) from 2020 to 2025, outpacing earlier projections. Population losses are accelerating in counties like McDowell (West Virginia) and Breathitt (Kentucky), while Tennessee and select Kentucky counties show growth, and the Hispanic community is the region's fastest-growing demographic.
- Marine combat veteran bets big on Hispanic outreach in bid to flip Dem-held House seat
Greg Cunningham, a Marine combat veteran and law enforcement officer, is running as a Republican in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, targeting Hispanic voters by emphasizing shared conservative values and his experience addressing crime and narcotics. The district, currently represented by Rep. Gabe Vasquez, leans Democratic but voted for Donald Trump in 2024, making it a target for GOP efforts to flip the seat.