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Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking west from Highway 83.

State Issues Its OKs on Rosemont Water Quality

Feb 4, 2015 Decision now moves to federal level - Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers.
At Sabino Canyon's first bridge, on Tucson's northeast side, Jan. 30, 2015.

Tucson Winter Rain Has Been Reliable So Far

Feb 3, 2015 4 inches in 2 months gives region boost it needs in cycle, meteorologists say.
Cochise County rancher John Ladd explains how people cut the fence to cross where his ranch abuts the border.

Border Security Efforts Clash with Movement of Wildlife

Feb 2, 2015 Environmentalists say fencing cuts off many animals; ranchers, others say security is uppermost.
An earth fissure. Fissures in the earth surface, caused by record lowering of the acquifer, and the earth above cracking open.

Avra Valley Earth Fissures Ongoing Hazard, Geologist Warns

Feb 2, 2015 State's latest report shows subsidence from groundwater pumping continues in Southern Arizona.
The Colorado River drains 243,000 square miles. It forms as snowmelt in Colorado's Never Summer Mountains and drains into the nearby Kawuneeche Valley, seen in this image.

Report: Arizona's Economy Dependent on Colorado River

Jan 20, 2015 Most of state's $261B GDP would go away without the river's water, ASU economists say.
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park May Raise Some Fees

Jan 13, 2015 Park officials say increases have been authorized by National Park Service
Bighorn sheep in Santa Catalina Mountains.

Three Lambs Born to Bighorn Sheep in Catalinas

Jan 6, 2015 Two adults found dead since last release to build herd; that effort going well, state wildlife official says.
The St. Francis Cooling Center offers some temporary relief for Tucson's homeless population from the summer's extreme weather.

Homeless Families in Need of Shelter on Cold Nights

Jan 5, 2015 Salvation Army seeing fewer individuals seeking overnight shelter

Hybrid Cars Make 'Clean Air Blue Skies' Eligibility

Dec 29, 2014 Six vehicles designated by state transportation officials to get plates allowing single-occupancy in HOV lanes.

Hard Freeze Warning for Southern Arizona

Dec 26, 2014 Temperatures down to 20s forecast through weekend; Salvation Army opens warm shelter to homeless in Tucson.
Aerial view of water making its way into the parched Colorado River delta.

Colorado River Delta 'Pulse Flow' Shows Signs of Success

Dec 18, 2014 Water release at Yuma dam enhances vegetation, opens waterway to Sea of Cortez for first time in half-century.

Parts of Pima County Under Citrus Quarantine

Dec 10, 2014 Presence of an insect that can carry disease found in region.
Sedona's red rocks.

4.7 Earthquake Hit Sedona Sunday Night

Dec 1, 2014 Temblor centered 7 miles north of the northern Arizona town and 6 miles underground; no injuries reported.
Mexican gray wolf on the hunt.

Female Gray Wolf Wanders in Grand Canyon

Nov 24, 2014 Animal was first seen on North Rim earlier this month; wildlife officials confirm species.
Bighorn sheep in Santa Catalina Mountains.

More Bighorn Sheep Released North of Tucson

Nov 20, 2014 14 sheep scamper uphill to join a dozen surviving from last year's release; more coming Friday.
Bighorn sheep in Santa Catalina Mountains.

Bighorn Sheep Release in Santa Catalinas Closed to Public

Nov 18, 2014 Arizona Game and Fish spokesman says they don't want crowd control issues, there are 'animal welfare concerns.'

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