A Taste of Tucson History
May 10, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: An update on Central American asylum seekers at the U.S. / Mexico border; using music to build community for America's homeless; learn about the traditions of Ramadan from a Tucson Muslim family
Federal Documents: Wall Likely to Adversely Impact Endangered Species
May 9, 2018 A FOIA request resulted in documents that appear to substantiate concerns of environmentalists and border communities.
Group Seeks to Protect Roundtail Chub in Arizona, New Mexico
May 8, 2018 The Center for Biological Diversity says the large minnow has been reduced to a fraction of its range.
Colorado River Forecast Worsens as Mountain Snow Starts to Melt
May 8, 2018 Tributaries in surrounding states are all projected to flow at below-average levels.
Outlook for Colorado River This Year Remains Grim
May 7, 2018 April storms did not produce much snow to feed the Southwest's most vital river, agency says.
Environmental Groups Plan to Sue to Protect Moth Found in Arizona
May 7, 2018 Group claims the Patagonia eyed silkmoth's lone U.S. habitat is a site near Patagonia.
Hot Weather Forecast Warms Up Urban Planning Research
May 4, 2018 UA team investigating solutions to daily buildup of city heat.
Managers Encourage Prevention Amid Growing Fire Seasons
May 3, 2018 One study predicts the area burned by fires will be six times larger in two decades.
Weather Extremes Are Part of Tucson Spring
May 2, 2018 Snow on Mt Lemmon, 100 degrees in Tucson, in the same week
Western Water Managers Meet To Relieve Colorado River Tension
May 2, 2018 Issue not resolved, but officials expressed regret over how the conversation about water release practices has played out.
Arizona Wildfire Grows but Weather Conditions Improve
May 1, 2018 The so-called Tinder Fire had consumed almost 18 square miles south of Flagstaff by Tuesday morning.
Fire Starts on Mount Lemmon
Apr 30, 2018 Smoke from the "Bug" Fire was visible from Tucson Monday.
Mexico's Supreme Court To Hear Sonora Acid Spill Cases
Apr 30, 2018 Cases revolve around management of money for victims and extent of impact.
City Receives $300K EPA Grant for Soil Studies on 12th Ave
Apr 30, 2018 Money comes from the agency's Brownfields program.
Ozone Expected to Reach Problematic Levels in Tucson Tuesday
Apr 24, 2018 Ground-level ozone issues created by a mix of solar intensity and fossil-fuel emissions.
Rethinking Groundwater Use in Willcox
Apr 23, 2018 Some farmers respond as water levels drop in an area sustained economically by agriculture.Selected Archive Filters
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