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Charlie Horse grazes in his corral on a horse rescue ranch. He was badly burned in the Monument Fire in Southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains when he panicked and ran into the flames.

Shelter for Fire's Forgotten Victims

Jun 17, 2011 As the Monument Fire scorches Southern Arizona, many struggle to save pets, wildlife and livestock
Students at the Instituto Tecnológico de Delicias school in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua recently donated blood in a truck donated by the non-profit United Blood Services from El Paso, Texas.

Drug Violence Strains Blood Supply at Mexican Hospitals

May 19, 2011 Learn how one blood center in the northern city of Chihuahua is trying to reform Mexico's dysfunctional blood donation system.
Despite a decrease in the number of apprehensions along the border, members of the Arizona Cattlemen's Association want additional resources and personnel along the border.

Ranching's Risky Business in Southern Arizona

Apr 27, 2011 Local ranchers say they want more resources and protection on the border to cope with illegal immigration.
The "Borderlandia: Cultural Topographies" exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art explores some of the unique themes of U.S./Mexico interactions.

Artists Merge Cultures in Borderlandia

Feb 21, 2011 U.S./Mexico border deconstructed through glass and mixed media exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art

Jury Finds Shawna Forde Guilty

Feb 14, 2011 Jurors convict accused Minuteman vigilante of murder, other charges; now must decide on the death penalty
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is on display this month at the Arizona State Museum. Although the treaty is more than 170 years old, it's considered a living document because it continues to shape people's lives in very concrete ways, particularly their relationship to natural resources such as water and grazing.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Goes On Tour

Feb 11, 2011 Key parts of the historic document that purchased much of the West from Mexico are on display in Tucson during February
Two food banks in Nogales, Ariz., provide fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need.

Two Food Banks, One Community

Jan 5, 2011 Nogales, Arizona food banks are assisting thousands of people each month.

Many Mexicos: Vistas de la Frontera

Dec 22, 2010 New exhibit at Arizona State Museum explores Mexico's diverse cultural heritage
US-Mexico border

Border Patrol Agent's Death Rekindles Immigration Issue

Dec 17, 2010 PBS NewsHour talks to Christopher Conover and Michel Marizco about the state of border security
Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

Suspect Search Continues

Dec 16, 2010 Manhunt still underway for suspect in Border Patrol agent's killing
Felipe Garcia, vice president of community affairs for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses how Mexican shoppers contribute to the Tucson economy.

Money from Mexico Boosts Tucson Businesses

Dec 13, 2010 New study shows shoppers from neighboring Mexican states are vital to our economy
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Eavesdropping on the Supreme Court

Dec 10, 2010 Listen to how Arizona defended itself in the nation's highest court

U.S. Fears Rise of Mexico's Old Party

Dec 8, 2010 Wikileaks dispatches show concern among U.S. officials over rise of the PRI
An SBI installation in Arivaca. Although the Department of Homeland Security recently renewed its month-to-month contract with the Boeing Corporation, which was hired to build the virtual border fence in 2006, experts say the government may soon abandon the project.

Virtual Failure?

Nov 30, 2010 Homeland Security has renewed the virtual border fence contract, but experts suspect the agency will abandon the project
In the four way race in Arizona's CD 7, incumbent Democrat Raul Grijalva faces Republican Ruth McClung, Libertarian George Keane, and Independent Harley Meyer.

The Battle for CD-7

Oct 18, 2010 Four candidates--Democratic Incumbent Congressman Raul Grijalva, Republican Ruth McClung, Libertarian George Keane and Independent Candidate Harley Meyer--are vying for the right to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District.
Democrat Rodney Glassman, Green Party Jerry Joslyn, and Libertarian David Nolan, three of the four candidates for US Senate in Arizona, square-off in a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Buckmaster.

U.S. Senate Showdown

Oct 14, 2010 Three of the four Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate square off in a wide-ranging conversation.

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