Denver, CO — Sec. Ken Salazar's Borderlands Now Available Nationwide, Offering a New Vision for America's Border and Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2026
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Ken Salazar's Borderlands Now Available Nationwide, Offering a New Vision for America's Border and Future
Former U.S. Senator, Interior Secretary and Ambassador to Mexico Available for Interviews on Border Security, Immigration, ICE Enforcement and the Future of the Democratic Party and the North American Continent
Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America, the highly anticipated new memoir from former U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Interior, and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, is now available wherever books are sold.
Released amid one of the most consequential national debates over immigration, border security, and America's place in the world, Borderlands offers a deeply personal account of Salazar's life in public service while presenting a blueprint for what he calls a New North American Alliance, a vision rooted in secure borders, economic competitiveness, democratic values, and the belief that America's diversity remains its greatest strength.
Over the past several weeks, Salazar has discussed the book and its ideas with prospective presidential candidates, national media, policy leaders, and audiences across the country, urging Democrats and Republicans alike to move beyond political slogans toward practical, durable solutions to one of the nation's defining challenges.
"Too often our politics have treated border security and immigration as opposing ideas," said Salazar."America needs both secure borders and an immigration system worthy of our values. Unless we are willing to honestly confront the failures of our current approach, we will continue to deepen divisions and lose the confidence of the American people. My hope is that Borderlands helps chart a different course—one grounded in security, opportunity, and an understanding that our diversity is America's greatest competitive advantage."
Drawing on his experience as Colorado Attorney General, United States Senator, Secretary of the Interior, and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Salazar is available for interviews on topics including:
● The crisis at the southern border and the need for comprehensive reform.
● Immigration policy and ICE enforcement.
● U.S.-Mexico relations and North American competitiveness.
● Why Democrats must embrace a serious, credible border agenda.
● America's changing political landscape and the path toward a New North American Alliance.
● The future of democracy and America's role in the world.
Early praise for Borderlands has come from leaders across public life, who have called the book both timely and essential.
Senator Mark Kelly writes that, "Borderlands offers every American insight into what our country can be at its best, and how we must overcome divisive politics to solve the hardest challenges we face together."
Actress, director, and entrepreneur Eva Longoria calls the book "a powerful reminder that the story of America cannot be told without the story of the border and the people who live there," adding that Salazar "brings dignity, truth, and a reminder that diversity is America's superpower to a conversation our country urgently needs."
Senator John Hickenlooper describes Borderlands as "an amazing book" and says Salazar "insists on America's diversity as our superpower" while offering "the way forward for a New North American Alliance with Mexico and Canada."
The national conversation surrounding the book continues this week with public appearances in Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 29
Borderlands Fireside Chat
UnidosUS Annual Conference — Austin, Texas
Saturday, August 1
Book Signing
Narrow Gauge Books — Alamosa, Colorado
Sunday, August 2
In Conversation with New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez
Collected Works Bookstore — Santa Fe, New Mexico
Since announcing Borderlands, Salazar has appeared in interviews with national newspapers (Axios,Denver Post, RE:PUBLIC), television (CNN’s The Source, MSNOW’s Morning Joe, CBS News’ The Takeout) and radio programs (Santa Fe Radio KTRC), podcasts (Chris Hayes — ‘Why is this Happening?’, among others), and policy forums discussing immigration, democracy, North America's future, and the urgent need to rebuild public confidence in America's ability to govern.
Additional interviews and tour stops will continue throughout the summer.
About Borderlands
Part memoir and part roadmap for America's future, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive Americatraces Ken Salazar's journey from his family's ranch in Colorado's San Luis Valley to the United States Senate, the Cabinet of President Barack Obama, and service as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Through personal stories, history, and public policy, Salazar argues that America's diversity is its superpower and calls for a New North American Alliance capable of strengthening border security, expanding economic opportunity, and renewing democratic leadership across the continent.
Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America is available wherever books are sold.
For additional information, media resources, or interview requests, visit www.kensalazar.com or contact Cody Wertz or Jim Carpenter.