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Pima County Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard Elías speaks during a press conference with county and city of Tucson leaders about COVID-19 precautions on March 9, 2020.

Mission Library renamed in honor of Richard Elías

Oct 22, 2020 The longtime Pima County supervisor died in March.
Visitors to Saguaro National Park discovered several vandalized saguaro cactuses around October 3, 2020. Nine of the iconic succulents were chopped down and are believed to be dead. Three others were damaged but may recover.

Saguaros destroyed at national park

Oct 16, 2020 The vandalism happened around Oct. 3, rangers say.
Tribal members and supporters gather in front of the construction line to wave down O'odham runners coming from Sonora ahead of a cross-border ceremony at Quitobaquito Springs on Sept. 27, 2020.

NPS closes route to Quitobaquito Springs

Sep 29, 2020 Closure comes a day after O'odham leaders held a cross-border ceremony at the spring.
Demonstrators struggle as National Park Service officers and Border Patrol agents try to pull people from a fallen human chain during a demonstration at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on Sept. 21, 2020.

Stand off with Border Patrol, National Park Service ends in scuffle with Indigenous-led demonstrators

Sep 22, 2020 O'odham organizers and their supporters stopped construction for over five hours at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Dancers at the All Souls Procession in Tucson.

All Souls Procession canceled

Jul 6, 2020 November event will go virtual "for the health and safety of the community"
Two shoppers wear masks in a Tucson grocery store.

Pima County health officials outline holiday weekend precautions

Jul 2, 2020 Face masks and social distancing are a must for July 4 gatherings.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

AZ Indigenous Peoples' Caucus urges state to rename Columbus Day

Jun 24, 2020 The group said the move would contribute to other movements fighting for racial, social and historical justice.
A Black Lives Matter mural painted by Robbie Lee Harris June 2020 at Tucson's Rialto Theatre.

Celebrating Juneteenth during a pandemic

Jun 19, 2020 Though Tucson had to cancel its event, an organizer says the day is still an opportunity to honor Black independence, culture and family.
The exterior of Reunion House, an emergency shelter in Tucson for 12- to 17-year-olds.

Pandemic increases need for youth emergency shelter

May 1, 2020 Staff say more kids need a safe place as stress, unemployment and domestic violence increase during the COVID-19 outbreak.
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva speaks the the Pima County Democratic Party election night event, Nov. 6, 2018.

Lawmakers and advocates push back on wall construction during pandemic

Apr 25, 2020 Groups say project funding should be used on COVID-19 supplies and relief.
A cross atop the Saint Augustine Cathedral in Tucson, June 2017.

Funeral home adapts, scales back ceremonies amid COVID-19 outbreak

Apr 17, 2020 How the pandemic is changing long-held traditions and rituals.
Handmade masks made by Robyn Pomonis during the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020.

Tucsonans hear Banner Health's call for homemade masks

Apr 16, 2020 The Banner Health Foundation hopes to receive 100,000 "social comfort masks" for employees not working with COVID-19 patients.
The sign for Sister José Women's Shelter, 2017.

Tucson homeless shelter for women adapts services during outbreak

Apr 13, 2020 Sister Jose Women's Center has suspended some activities and closed its shelter to new residents but is still providing food.
Surrounded by city and county officials, Pima County Supervisors Chairman Richard Elías and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero speak to reporters at a March 9, 2020 news conference about the local response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

Remembering Richard Elías

Apr 2, 2020 Tucson Mayor Regina Romero calls Elías' death a 'huge loss.'
Businesses like Creative Juice painting studio are adapting to distancing measures put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Painting studio moves online as COVID-19 forces businesses to close or evolve

Mar 30, 2020 The 8-year-old Creative Juice is offering free classes on Facebook, as many businesses adapt to closures and distancing measures.
Douglas, Arizona, 2017.

Border residents brace for change with approach of closure to nonessential travel

Mar 20, 2020 Both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas were left wondering what comes next as the Friday night restriction neared.

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