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the tenth anniversary of the Aspen Fire on Mt. Lemmon; what does the mountain look like now, how is it recovering, concerns for the future

Wildfire on Mount Lemmon Burns 200 Acres

Jul 1, 2013 Blaze possibly caused by lightning Sunday evening continues to grow on site of Aspen Fire of decade ago.
Flames from a wildfire burn close to a structure

19 Firefighters Killed in Wind-Swept Blaze Near Prescott

Jun 30, 2013 'Hotshot' crew members caught as they were forced to deploy fire shelters, state forestry spokesman reports.
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'Excessive Heat' Warning Remains in Effect in AZ

Jun 30, 2013 Temperatures to 116 Sunday, with limited outdoor activity advised; monsoon coming, but not soon enough.
The elusive Queen of the Night flower is in full bloom.

Desert Mystery: Queen of the Night Flower

Jun 27, 2013 Night-blooming cereus cactus blooms in dark for reasons unknown; May-July is its season.
10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman. Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

Signs Point To Early Monsoon Rains

Jun 12, 2013 Forecaster predicts moisture will come not long after season's official start Saturday, similar to 2012.

60-Year-Old Desert Museum Keeps It Fresh

May 29, 2013 Mountain lion cub on exhibit after rescue from California
The Colorado River dies a slow death in Mexico. The river's delta, formerly lush, is now the mostly barren desert seen here. The river no longer reaches the Sea of Cortez.

Future of Colorado River Discussed

May 28, 2013 Another dry year, more stress on dwindling water supply

Patagonia Wildfire 75% Contained

May 24, 2013 Mop-up beginning; flames no longer spreading

UPDATE: 'Significant Progress' on S. AZ Wildfire

May 23, 2013 Blaze near Patagonia 55% contained, at 10,775 acres, feds report
The Sonoran Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "inspire and enable community decisions and public policies that respect the land and people of western North America."

Dwindling Waterways Draw Scientists

May 22, 2013 Sonoran Institute researchers working on issues, raising awareness
A blooming ocotillo sits in the Sabino Canyon Conservation area, one of many beautiful wildflowers native to the region.

Sabino Canyon: Desert Delight

May 15, 2013 Popular hiking, recreation area alive with color for spring
San Xavier del Bac

Buildings That Changed Tucson, 1783 to 2002

May 13, 2013 Tucson architect explains why four buildings encapsulate area's history
Once a flourishing part of the Coronado Forest, charred tress stand near Portal Arizona. A reminder of the Horseshoe 2 which fire ripped thorough thousands of acres of forest in the summer of 2011.

Horseshoe 2 Fire, Two Years Later

May 8, 2013 Chiricahuas blaze scorched 200,000 acres; recovery slow
Jim Riggs breeds Polled Hereford cows, which can be identified by their red coats and lack of horns. In 2003, he sold of 80 percent of the herd to cope with the drought.

S. AZ Ranchers Face Drought Without Help

May 8, 2013 Farm bill extension excludes needed emergency assistance

Desert Splendors for Month of May

May 1, 2013 Naturalists point to blooms, butterflies, other beauties
A bright red bird sits perched on a tree branch.

Festival for Feathered Friends

May 1, 2013 International Migratory Bird Day along San Pedro River

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