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Naturally American: 149 Immigrants Become U.S. Citizens in Las Cruces

Michael Hernandez

http://youtu.be/ydRmqJx9i4I

149 immigrants representing 21 countries became naturalized citizens on Jan. 17, 2020 at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

In the fourth installment of a documentary series by Michael Hernandez, Brazilian and Liberian airmen stationed at Holloman Air Force Base become American citizens, guest speaker Lorena Devyln shares her path from Mexican immigrant to U.S. District Court interpreter, and local singer Linda Goff explains why she enjoys performing the Star-Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful at naturalization ceremonies.

Michael Hernandez was a multimedia reporter for KRWG Public Media from late 2017 through early 2020. He continues to appear on KRWG-TV from time to time on our popular "EnviroMinute" segments, which feature conservation and citizen science issues in the region.