The U.S. Department of State recently issued a warning for travelers to Mexico stating the climate is unstable due to shootings, threats and violence relating to drug trafficking.
Juan Pablo Guzman, spokesperson for Nogales, Ariz. Police Department, said he, however, has not seen any violence on either side of the border.
"Everything seems to be very normal," he said.
The warning issued by the U.S. department stated situations along the United States-Mexico border were unstable, but, Guzman said, violence related to the drug trafficking is concentrated in the southern areas of Sonora, Mexico.
Guzman said he works with Nogales, Mexico police to ensure safety not only for citizens, but visitors as well.
Billy Ryan, a psychology freshman, said every time he travels to Nogales, Mexico, he goes with a large group of friends.
Ryan said he feels unsafe when he crosses the border because so many people are asking for money.
"Who knows what they'll do to get it," he said.
Ryan said the new warning would not delay a preplanned trip, although he would be sure to remain cautious.
Casey Barks, a communications freshman, said traveling regularly to Mexico was part of his childhood.
Barks said he takes recommended precautions when traveling south of the border by purchasing insurance and minding your own business. Problems of violence or drug trafficking would not keep him from going to Mexico, he said.
"There is drug trafficking and shootings here and I'm not scared," Barks said.