Rosie Miyagishima, wife of Mayor Ken Miyagishima, was sworn in as an American citizen. She had previously been a permanent resident of Mexico for more than seven years. Rosie registered to vote just after the swearing in, just a few days too late to vote in her husband’s re-election campaign. Miyagishima was re-elected to a record fourth consecutive four-year term as mayor on Tuesday. Rosie Miyagishima said it feels “great” to be an American citizen. “I’m so happy,” she said. The mayor, who has attended and spoken at naturalization ceremonies, said it is inspiring to hear the stories of new citizens, the hardships, the trials and tribulations they have endured, to become U.S. citizens.
Mike Cook
Juan Jose Alvarado became a U.S. citizen during swearing-in ceremonies. Joining him for the service were his wife, Chantal, and their sons, Nicolas, 3, holding the American flag, and Josiah, 2, holding the cell phone.
Mike Cook
New American citizens could register to vote in the hallway outside the ballroom at Las Cruces Convention Center where they were sworn in.
