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The border fence in Nogales, Sonora.

Tucson Company to do Emergency Repairs on Nogales Border Sewage Line

Jul 28, 2017 The international sewage line has been pouring into a Southern Arizona wash due to a partial break.
Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Department Research and Innovation Manager Jeff Prevatt examines water after it has come through the county's new water purification truck.

Mobile Unit Looks to Fight Treated Wastewater's 'Yuck' Reputation

Jul 24, 2017 Facility fits in a commercial truck trailer, and will be used as a public exhibit to build confidence in reclaimed drinking water.
Looking west from Gates Pass towards Saguaro National Park West.

Saguaro National Park Gets Funding for Education Center

Jul 24, 2017 The money will help build a new outdoor classroom.
Dense buffelgrass crowds native vegetation in Saguaro National Park.

Monsoon Downpours Usher in Weed Season

Jul 18, 2017 But what is a weed? The answer is in the eye of the beholder.
A lightning strike over east Tucson.

Monsoon Brings Danger of Flash Flooding to Arizona

Jul 17, 2017 Meteorologist: Deadly event near Payson is an example of flash-flood dangers.
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the nation.

Parks Raising Price of Lifetime Pass for Seniors

Jul 17, 2017 The National Parks service will increase the fee from $10 to $80 in August.
The sun rises over a grassy meadow in the White Mountains of Arizona.

Panel to Look at How Tribes Are Adapting to Climate Change

Jul 12, 2017 Event is free and open to the public.
Ironwood Forest National Monument

Arizona Republicans Urge Closing of National Monuments

Jul 7, 2017 Three House representatives want some of Arizona’s national monuments to lose their status.
Many Southern Arizona residents employ water-saving techniques, like rainwater harvest.

Conserving Water but Paying More? There's a Reason

Jul 6, 2017 Without water-saving practices, Tucsonans would be paying 11.7% more.
Looking through a window of a truck at a firefighter watching the Burro Fire.

Containment a Struggle on Burro Fire

Jul 6, 2017 Fire managers state need to be thorough and cautious before declaring containment, now at 11 percent.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Tucson was 117 degrees, in 1990.

2017 Sees Hottest June on Record in Tucson

Jul 5, 2017 Average temperature of 89.7 degrees is the seventh hottest month on record.
Smoke from the Burro Fire wildfire, July 1.

Burro Fire Grows, Helped by Rugged Terrain, Weather

Jul 4, 2017 Similar conditions allowed fire to grow by 9,000 acres Sunday.
Smoke from the Burro Fire wildfire, July 1.

Burro Fire Grows to 14,000 Acres, Prompts Closures and Evacuations

Jul 3, 2017 Flames were fanned by a storm system moving into the area, causing rapid growth on Sunday
A fallen log on Mt. Lemmon, Coronado National Forest.

Burro Fire Indicator of Extreme Dry Conditions, Official Says

Jul 3, 2017 Those celebrating Independence Day should be cautious due to abundance of dry fuels for wildfire.
Looking down at the north slope of Mt. Bigelow in the Coronado National Forest.

Mount Lemmon: Big Weekend Crowds; Be Prepared

Jun 30, 2017 Holiday expected to draw campers, picnickers, hikers, sightseers to cool mountaintop.
Rainwater pours into a wash in Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson Water Rates to Increase Monday

Jun 29, 2017 Money to help ensure safe water supply, department says.

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