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Beth Gorman, senior program manager for the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, speaks about a recent regional survey that inquired about residents' support for clean air activities.

Survey Finds Air Quality Important to Community

Jul 11, 2013 Pima County's campaign has received positive response from people, survey found.

Yarnell Fire 100% Contained

Jul 11, 2013 U.S. Forest Service said the blaze that killed 19 Prescott firefighters ceased late Wednesday night.
Wendy Moore, the curator of the University of Arizona Insect Collection show us the different types of arthropods that can be found in the Sky Islands territory of Arizona.

AZ Sky Island Region: One of Most Diverse in US

Jul 9, 2013 Home to a variety of organisms, such as beetles, scorpions and crickets.
the tenth anniversary of the Aspen Fire on Mt. Lemmon; what does the mountain look like now, how is it recovering, concerns for the future

Mt. Lemmon Blaze Grows Slowly, to 280 Acres

Jul 3, 2013 50% contained, but flareups reported when high winds hit area near Molino Basin overnight Tuesday.
Residents in Ajo are making an effort to increase the amount of healthy foods in their community and encourage more exercise by getting people to participate in gardening projects throughout the town.

Ajo: From 'Food Desert' to 'Food Oasis' through Gardening

Jul 3, 2013 Healthy lifestyles, local sourcing goals of regional partnership for former mining community.
Visitors travel up and down Mt. Lemmon highway which leads to the top of this popular "sky island", one of many in Southern Arizona.

Mt. Lemmon Fees to Change Starting July 4

Jul 3, 2013 Recreation area will charge visitors in 11 individual sites instead of as a whole.

Deadly Wildfire Continues Out of Control

Jul 2, 2013 Blaze that killed 19 firefighters has 'high' potential for growing beyond its 8,400 acres, officials say.

Prescott in Mourning: 19 Firefighters Killed

Jul 1, 2013 1,000 jam auditorium for memorial; tears, eulogies, prayers, moment of silence mark Sunday's tragedy.
the tenth anniversary of the Aspen Fire on Mt. Lemmon; what does the mountain look like now, how is it recovering, concerns for the future

Wildfire on Mount Lemmon Burns 200 Acres

Jul 1, 2013 Blaze possibly caused by lightning Sunday evening continues to grow on site of Aspen Fire of decade ago.
Flames from a wildfire burn close to a structure

19 Firefighters Killed in Wind-Swept Blaze Near Prescott

Jun 30, 2013 'Hotshot' crew members caught as they were forced to deploy fire shelters, state forestry spokesman reports.
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'Excessive Heat' Warning Remains in Effect in AZ

Jun 30, 2013 Temperatures to 116 Sunday, with limited outdoor activity advised; monsoon coming, but not soon enough.
The elusive Queen of the Night flower is in full bloom.

Desert Mystery: Queen of the Night Flower

Jun 27, 2013 Night-blooming cereus cactus blooms in dark for reasons unknown; May-July is its season.
10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman. Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

Signs Point To Early Monsoon Rains

Jun 12, 2013 Forecaster predicts moisture will come not long after season's official start Saturday, similar to 2012.

60-Year-Old Desert Museum Keeps It Fresh

May 29, 2013 Mountain lion cub on exhibit after rescue from California
The Colorado River dies a slow death in Mexico. The river's delta, formerly lush, is now the mostly barren desert seen here. The river no longer reaches the Sea of Cortez.

Future of Colorado River Discussed

May 28, 2013 Another dry year, more stress on dwindling water supply

Patagonia Wildfire 75% Contained

May 24, 2013 Mop-up beginning; flames no longer spreading

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