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Border crossings with Mexico reopen amidst economic concerns for Arizona border towns

Jan 5, 2024 Four border crossings with Mexico reopened, after the government closed them in November and December, including the Lukeville port, which was closed for 30 days. That was in response to as many as ten thousand people a day crossing the border.

Senior Olympic Festival Is This Month

Jan 4, 2024 Participants 50 years old and older will take part in hundreds of activities in Tucson

Biden Administration officials discuss the reopening of Lukeville

Jan 3, 2024 Border officials are reopening the Lukeville port of entry tomorrow morning after a month of closure due to a decline in migrants crossing the border over the last two weeks.

Tucson TreeCycle recycling program in effect for New Year holidays

Jan 3, 2024 Residents can bring their Christmas trees to city sites through January 15.

Arizona border crossing with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closure

Jan 3, 2024 The moves reflect a drop in illegal crossings from December highs, authorities said.

Reading 1,000 books before kindergarten is the goal in Cochise County

Jan 3, 2024 The program encourages reading in the pre-K age group

UA scientists uncover methodology problem in climate research

Jan 2, 2024 Correcting it could change investigative techniques in use for years.

Home affordability continues to shrink in Arizona

Jan 2, 2024 Buying a median priced-home could take more than half an average salary in some AZ counties.

Arizona sees 20% spike in 2022 HIV cases, new report says

Jan 2, 2024 Arizona's Department of Health Services reports a 20% spike in HIV cases, potentially tied to COVID-19 disruptions in testing; officials plan increased testing and outreach.

Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing

Dec 29, 2023 Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, filed the challenge in August.

The Buzz: Looking back and ahead at our economy

Dec 29, 2023 Economists say growth is likely to slow, but not stop, in the region and nation.

Two historic churches burned in suspected arson case in Douglas are taking steps towards rebuilding

Dec 29, 2023 Braces now support and surround one church; the other has been demolished

More than 25 years of cross-border advocacy and solidarity on the Douglas-Agua Prieta border

Dec 27, 2023 AZPM sat down with a couple who migrated to Douglas/Agua Prieta in the late 90s. In the decades working with migrants on the border, they’ve seen changes. What hasn’t changed is the community’s ability to open doors and hearts to migrants passing through.

New jail could cost county up to $858 million

Dec 22, 2023 Pima County is facing two expensive options for addressing issues with its Adult Detention Center.

The Buzz: A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture

Dec 22, 2023 The new legislative session is weeks away, so we look at the state's top water user.

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