Hiba Muhyi was preparing to begin her senior year at New Mexico State University when horrific images from across the world started to appear on the news. Just before the fall semester at NMSU, the Read More
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While the initial information was provided by NMSU, it has been reviewed and copy-checked by a Herald-Post editor. In some cases, the text has been reformatted for better readability.Officials with the YMCA of El Paso announced Friday that the organization has been asked to help secure donations for the Afghanistan Refugees arriving in our area. “Imagine that your life has been threatened, you Read More
As the American evacuation of Afghanistan enters its final week, Texans in Congress are encountering a mix of despair and optimism as they scramble to save people still trying to get out and welcome Afghan Read More
WASHINGTON — Fort Bliss in El Paso will be the destination for potentially thousands of Afghan refugees, Pentagon officials said Monday during a press conference to address the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. “As we prepare Read More
El Calvario Immigrant Advocacy Center Las Cruces, NM will begin to resettle Afghan individuals and will continue to do so over the coming months under its Refugee Resettlement Program. As an Afghan Placement & Assistance (Read More
FORT BLISS – Afghan evacuee women at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico meet weekly with female leaders to address their concerns and ease their transition into American life. 2nd Lt. Ashley Ramos, Read More
FORT BLISS – There are times when empathy, understanding, and welcoming arms are helpful to overcome life-changing situations. For Capt. Nguyenvy Dang, commander of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Read More
Orangetheory Fitness collecting clothing, supply donations for Afghan allies, evacuees
El Paso’s Orangetheory Fitness Coronado location is currently collecting donations now and throughout October for Afghanistan allies and evacuees currently being housed at Fort Bliss. “Orangetheory Fitness is all about celebrating More Life and Read More
Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico has many things to offer Afghan evacuees, including recreational activities and volunteering. Language and education classes are now available due to the amount of downtime while Read More
FORT BLISS – A group of 42 Afghans said goodbye to the New Mexico mountains, a place that has become a familiar sight over the past several weeks as part of Operation Allies Welcome, a multi agency Read More