Sonora
Coverage of Sonora in the Nexus archive.
- Dove fire burns near Yosemite, prompting evacuation orders in Sonora
The Dove Fire, which started around 3 p.m. Sunday, has burned 166 acres near Yosemite and prompted evacuation orders in Sonora. The fire's rapid growth has led to urgent safety measures in the affected area.
- Dove fire burns near Yosemite, prompting evacuation orders in Sonora
The Dove Fire, which began around 3 p.m. Sunday, has burned 166 acres near Yosemite and prompted evacuation orders in Sonora. The fire's rapid growth has led to immediate safety concerns in the area.
- Southern Copper Secures El Pilar Permits in Sonora
Southern Copper has secured permits for the El Pilar project in Sonora, Mexico, with a budget of US$551 million, located 45 km from the Buenavista mine. The project includes 317 million tonnes of proven and probable copper ore and is expected to produce 36,000 tonnes of copper cathodes annually over 13 years.
- Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts
Parts of Texas face dangerous flash flooding, with emergency rescues and evacuations underway in areas like Sonora and Uvalde. Cleanup efforts are ongoing in regions previously affected by floods, following storms that killed two people and displaced residents.
- Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts
Parts of Texas face dangerous flash flooding threats, with rescue operations saving over 200 people, while previously affected areas like Uvalde begin cleanup after recent storms caused two deaths. Flood warnings persist in the Texas Hill Country, where historic rainfall levels are expected, compounding challenges from last year's devastating floods.
- Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts
Parts of Texas face dangerous flash flooding, leading to evacuations and rescues, while areas previously hit by floods begin cleanup efforts. Two deaths have been reported, and rivers are expected to reach historic levels as the state grapples with recurring flooding similar to last year's disasters.
- Sinkhole swallows pickup truck while stopped on Hermosillo boulevard
A sinkhole on Quintero Arce Boulevard in Hermosillo swallowed a pickup truck while a driver attempted to assist a motorcyclist injured in a pothole accident. The sinkhole, caused by a ruptured 50-year-old sewer pipe, led to the rescue of the truck driver and medical treatment for the motorcyclist.
- Energy Minister unveils plan to source 70% of new power generation from renewables: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Energy Minister Luz Elena González announced a plan to add 32,475 megawatts of new power generation capacity by 2030, with 70% from renewables like solar and wind. The government aims for 38% renewable electricity by 2030, highlighting the Rafael Galván Maldonado Solar Farm in Sonora, set to become the largest in the Americas. President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated her 64th birthday during the press conference.
- With direct talks broken off, police prepare for more protest actions from CNTE
President Sheinbaum announced the end of direct talks with the CNTE union, which has been on strike since June 1, blockading major roads and planning toll booth disruptions in Mexico City. The government will pursue tripartite negotiations and security measures as the union threatens further actions across 20 states.
- Pima County sheriff says Mexican authorities have not made contact over Nancy Guthrie search tip
The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated Mexican authorities have not contacted them regarding an anonymous tip about a potential grave of Nancy Guthrie in Mexico. Buscando Corazones Nogales, a collective in Sonora, Mexico, received the tip, but the investigation remains ongoing with no arrests made.