Hi there, my name is Genesis Lara.

I am managing editor of the Nogales International, a local newspaper in Santa Cruz County, Ariz. Our two-person newsroom covers everything from local government affairs and border issues, to schools and community events.

I first began working with the NI as a freelance reporter. I then became the NI’s intern in May 2018 and soon transitioned to general assignment reporter – a position I held for more than three years. In October 2021, I joined the Arizona Daily Star as the K-12 education reporter, focusing on nine school districts in Pima County. I returned to work for the NI, my hometown newspaper, in May 2023 and have been happily serving my community since then.

Scroll through my page to take a peek at some of my work, or visit the Nogales International webpage to read the latest news from Nogales, Ariz.

Any tips, questions or comments? Please reach out!
• genesislarag@gmail.com •
• news@nogalesinternational.com •