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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Officials say two men died on Sunday after drowning at the state park’s spring-fed swimming pool in West Texas. -
Earlier this month, Sanderson residents were surprised when a pair of tornadoes struck the rural community. Now, nearly three weeks later, the clean up efforts continue. -
A principios de este mes, residentes de Sanderson se vieron sorprendidos cuando un par de tornados azotaron la comunidad rural. Ahora, casi tres semanas después, continúan las tareas de limpieza.
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According to the National Weather Service, two tornadoes touched down around the small West Texas town with wind speeds estimated to have exceeded 100 mph. -
Homes and businesses in the small West Texas town were severely damaged after a storm struck the community. So far no deaths have been reported. -
A new article from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin outlines how a large earthquake activated nearby faults — potentially increasing the chances the region will see more earthquakes in the future. -
On Sunday evening, the Alpine Fire Department, along with fire crews from Marfa, Marathon and Fort Davis, battled the blaze. -
Since last summer, city staff have been working on an initiative to reduce the number of accidents and traffic deaths happening across the city. -
Rare Permian Basin lizard gets federal protections, sparking criticism from the oil and gas industryThe dunes sagebrush lizard makes it home across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico in the heart of the region's oil fields. Now, industry advocates are speaking out over this decision. -
La pequeña lagartija tiene su hogar en el corazón de los campos petrolíferos de la Cuenca Pérmica. Ahora, los defensores de la industria se pronuncian sobre esta decisión.
