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Latinos Strong in Economic Recovery, Report Suggests

Sep 23, 2013 Study finds Latino-owned businesses have doubled in number in a decade to 67,500, with more expansion planned.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, September 20, 2013

Sep 20, 2013 Tucson City Council Elections; Medicaid expansion; new campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in AZ.

AZ Week: New American: 'I'm From Here Now'

Sep 20, 2013 Overcoming repression, war, refugee immigrants join ranks of US citizens in ceremonies this week.

A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Grijalva, Fellow Congressman Introduce Immigration Bill

Sep 20, 2013 Border Caucus co-chairs aim to create new plan, saying it's time to move forward with reform.

Migrant deaths in the desert continue at a steady pace and its the Tucson sector that has the highest numbers.

Border Deaths Up From Last Year, Pima County Figures Show

Sep 19, 2013 Medical examiner's office reports 148 migrant deaths so far, compared to 125 at this time in 2012.

AZ Jobless Rate Rises to 8.3%; Job Growth Continues

Sep 19, 2013 39,800 jobs added in August; year-over-year job growth rate remains steady at 2%, state officials report.

The practitioners of the art of flamenco are maintaining a cultural legacy.

Flamenco Culture Takes Center Stage in Tucson Fest

Sep 19, 2013 Fifth annual festival kicks off Thursday with guest artists from around the world, Spanish wine, food.

Vail residents are asking whether or not incorporation would spell the end of their rural way of life.

Vail Incorporation Could Be Regional Benefit

Sep 18, 2013 Creating a new town could be financially smart because of state revenue distribution, supporters say.

Thirteen new U.S. citizens take their oath of allegiance in a ceremony at Tumacacori National Historic Park on Sept. 17, 2013.

Taking Oath for Citizenship: 'I Love This Country'

Sep 18, 2013 Small group at Tumacacori among 25,000 across nation this week celebrating US Citizenship Day.

DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

AZ Won't Issue Licenses to Anyone Qualifying for Deferred Action

Sep 18, 2013 Change came after US District Court judge ruled in May that policy was likely 'discriminatory.'

New "Freedom to Marry" Campaign Launches

Sep 18, 2013 Coalition of civil rights organizations; year-long education effort planned, then possible ballot measure.

A display of Native American practice used to help others heal, at the New Directions Center, a behavior health and treatment center.

Researchers Explore Roots of American Indian Resilience

Sep 17, 2013 New studies reveal protective elements of Native American cultural traditions; used for various healing treatments.

Congressman Grijalva Wants New Immigration Reform Plan

Sep 17, 2013 Immigration bill has stalled in the US House; there are expectations that it will not be voted on this year.

'Weird Plants' Flourish in Tucson

Sep 16, 2013 Curious adaptations to arid environments draw collectors from hobbyists to the horticulturally obsessed.

Southeastern Arizona Home of Rare Habitat: Desert Grasslands

Sep 16, 2013 Rare ecosystem is rich in biodiversity, supports a variety of endemic plants, animals.

AZ Grassland Faces Threats from Mesquite Trees, Woody Plants

Sep 16, 2013 These plants were not present in the landscape traditionally, continue to spread.

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