Alfred Montoya

Dr. Alfred Montoya was born and raised and currently resides on San Antonio's West Side. He is a medical anthropologist and associate professor at Trinity University.

'Looking Mexican' in the Age of ICE

Brown skin—a metric used by ICE to trigger investigations and detentions—means not that one is an 'invader,' but likely an heir of the continent's original Indigenous inhabitants. Why don't more claim that inheritance?

By Alfred Montoya and David Spener

/ 3 Mar 2026

City Council: Reject CPS Energy’s Proposed Rate Hike

On Thursday, City Council is expected to vote on a 3.85-percent increase in CPS Energy rate hike. Here’s why they need to vote no.

By Alfred Montoya

/ 11 Jan 2022

cps energy protestas y socios de transferencia de energía