Mitch Borden
Permian Basin Reporter & All Things Considered HostMitch first picked up a microphone as a radio producer in Nome, Alaska. There he did everything from covering the Iditarod to crafting sound rich features about life in rural Alaska. After his time in the north, he was hooked on radio and journalism — leading him to pursue a career in public media.
Over the past six years, Mitch has worked across West Texas — reporting on the oil field communities spread out over the Permian Basin for Marfa Public Radio. His work has earned multiple awards, including two National Murrow Awards.
When he’s not covering the news you’ll probably find him wandering around with his camera and a cup of coffee.
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The oil company Occidental Petroleum is planning to open its Stratos carbon capture facility west of Odessa next year, but some worry about the potential environmental consequences of injecting carbon dioxide underground in a region filled with old, forgotten oil wells. -
The ban makes it a crime for anyone to use a bathroom that doesn’t match their “biological sex.” The new ordinance also allows people who violate the ban in any building - city-owned or not - to be sued for up to $10,000. -
The Midland City Council has adopted a plan to address a multi-million dollar deficit in the city’s firefighter pension. The move comes after months of negotiations between the city and firefighters. -
Results are in for key local, regional and state-level races in West Texas. Follow our coverage here. -
The small group of church members and its pastor steer clear of political conversations to avoid offending one another and to let individuals form their own opinions. -
Midlanders are facing a packed ballot this November election. One competitive race they’ll have to decide on is who will represent the entire community on the city council. -
Joven is defending his tenure leading the city over the last four years while also touting his conservative values. Hendrick argues Odessa needs a leader more focused on providing basic services to residents.
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Permian Basin Containers burst into flames on July 23. Now, local officials have issued a disaster declaration in response and nearby residents worry chemicals released in the blaze have contaminated local groundwater. -
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The Bright Star Memorial was unveiled ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Aug. 31, 2019 Odessa mass shooting.
