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El Niño Rains Predicted to Reduce Drought Severity

Nov 19, 2015 Above-average winter precipitation expected; will help, but won't end drought.

Interior Secretary in Tucson to Promote Free Parks for Students

Nov 18, 2015 Sally Jewell spent Wednesday in Saguaro Park with Santa Rosa Ranch students.
Female bighorn sheep

29 More Desert Bighorn Sheep Released in Santa Catalinas

Nov 16, 2015 23 ewes, 6 rams join more than 3 dozen already living in Pusch Ridge area.
A portion of the Central Arizona Project canal, near Scottsdale, AZ.

Arizona Town Hall Takes on Water Use, Planning

Nov 16, 2015 Resulting report will address water resources, environmental issues.

Freezing Temps Hit Southern Arizona Early

Nov 12, 2015 The mercury dipped into the teens in areas last night.
On Aug. 5 2015 the EPA was investigating contamination of this old Colorado mine when it unexpectedly triggered a release of 3 million gallons of toxic waste.

Bill Would Reform Mining Law, Make Companies Clean Up

Nov 10, 2015 Instead of taxpayers paying to clean up mine sites, burden would fall to companies
Sunset on Mt. Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest.

Mt. Lemmon Smartphone Driving Tour Developed at UA

Nov 10, 2015 Free audio app transforms winding road into 'journey of discovery.'
A California condor soars near the Grand Canyon. It is the most endangered bird in North America. It's also the largest, with a wingspan of about nine feet.

Wildfire Added to List of Threats to Condor Population

Nov 9, 2015 Study shows about half of wild birds live long enough to raise a chick

Arizona Spotlight for November 6, 2015

Nov 6, 2015 A walking meditation in the All Souls Procession; How does a warrior heal?; Developing Tucson's startup culture; What will local election results mean for Tucson?
A bulldozer moves trash at Tucson's Los Reales Landfill.

METRO WEEK: Keeping Tucson's Landfill from Filling Up

Oct 30, 2015 Moving the weigh scales and admin offices will allow landfill expansion.

More Bighorn Sheep Coming to Santa Catalinas Near Tucson

Oct 30, 2015 A recent pneumonia outbreak had threatened to delay the release.
The University of Arizona's main campus has hundreds of fruit-bearing plants including these olive trees.

Tucson Harvests Reduce Food Waste, Increase Sustainability

Oct 27, 2015 UA, community group unites to harvest fruit from the community and campus.
Snow collects on cactus on Tucson's northwest side.

AZ WEEK: El Niño to Bring Colder Days, Rain to Arizona

Oct 23, 2015 Occasional weather pattern warms Pacific Ocean, has global implications.
South Tucson City Hall is pictured on April 2, 2015.

Residents of South Tucson Without Recycling Pickup

Oct 23, 2015 Officials say service will be included in contract with next waste collection vendor.

2015 May Be Hottest Year on Record in Arizona and Globally

Oct 22, 2015 Night-time and winter temperatures in the state run higher than normal, readings show.

The Art of Paying Attention: Javelinas

Oct 15, 2015 Wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut shares a peaceful front yard encounter with an infamous desert marauder.

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