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Robert Uribe, mayor of Douglas, Ariz., speaks with Lorraine Rivera, April 2017.

Douglas Mayor Sees Bright Prospects in Port of Entry

Apr 18, 2017 The town's history is in copper, but its future may be in border trade.

Mexican Holiday, Rising Peso Have Tucson Malls Busy

Apr 17, 2017 'Semana Santa' gives Mexicans a chance to vacation and shop in Southern Arizona.
Main street, Douglas, Ariz., April 2017.

Episode 311: Douglas - A Small Town Thinking Big

Apr 14, 2017 New leadership in the border community aims to build economic momentum.
A key in a door lock.

Prices Up, Inventory Down for Tucson Real Estate Market

Apr 11, 2017 Median price hits nine-year high as the number of homes continues to drop.
An electric transmission line.

TEP Sister Company Plans Arizona-Mexico Transmission Line

Apr 10, 2017 Unisource will build a power line connecting two grids at Nogales.
Mexican pesos in various denominations.

As Trump Moderates Rhetoric With Mexico, Peso Wins

Apr 10, 2017 The currency has gone from 21 pesos to the dollar to 18 after president's moderation.
Design for the retail section of the MSA Annex.

Developer Breaking Ground for Mercado San Agustin Annex

Apr 7, 2017 The locally owned businesses will be housed in the west-side annex in repurposed shipping containers.
Art is prevalent in the community of Oracle where dozens of artists live and work.

Art Tour Celebrates Silver Anniversary in Oracle

Apr 7, 2017 Event, in its 25th year, showcases artists and contributes to the local economy.
A new home being built on Tucson's Northwest side.

Homebuilders Worry Labor Shortage May Slow Construction

Apr 6, 2017 Low inventory on the resale market causing high demand for new homes, homebuilders work to meet demand.
The 1938 bus was restored by a team of volunteers and others from Old Pueblo Trolley, Inc.

Historic Bus to Return to Bisbee for First Time Since '50s

Apr 6, 2017 24-passenger bus was a standard feature in the community in the last century.
Za'atar bakes a variety of Mediterranean-styled bread, including date- and cheese-stuffed breads, on site.

Trio of Midtown Markets Serve Up Goods and Foods With International Flair

Apr 5, 2017 Variety attracts customers from around the world.

Around the World in 80 Steps

Apr 3, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: TUSD appoints interim superintendent; coping in the classroom; and using kitten care as therapy for memory loss.
The Port of Guaymas can handle ships carrying up to 125,000 tons of cargo.

Episode 309: Business in Sonora - Guaymas 'Port of Ports'

Mar 31, 2017 Exports, such as copper, and imports, such as oil, heighten port's importance in 'megaregion.'
A Final Four advertisement in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Episode 131: 'Cats are Out, But will Tucson Benefit from the Final Four?

Mar 31, 2017 UA was knocked out of NCAA tournament, but economic impact of 'mega-event' may reach Tucson.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment

Mar 30, 2017 Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.
Work is underway on the double fence east of the Naco, Ariz., port of entry, Feb. 23, 2017.

Feds Postpone Deadline for Bids to Build Border Wall

Mar 30, 2017 'Where's the money?' contractors ask as government delays until April 4.

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