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The sun rises through the trees in the Coronado National Forest.

Forest Fees May Go Up For Some Camping, Day-Use Sites

Nov 13, 2017 Proposed increase in fees would help maintain recreational sites

San Pedro House Re-Opens to Public

Nov 10, 2017 Falling tree branches prompted closure for repairs, safety concerns
A view from downtown Flagstaff, Arizona.

Flagstaff Passes Resolution Against Uranium Hauling

Nov 10, 2017 But federal government has control over travel routes for the material.

Melinda Snodgrass: Exploring the Law on the Final Frontier

Nov 9, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A review of this week's local election results; "Missing in America" project honors departed veterans; and volunteers making a difference in Arizona state parks.
A saguaro cactus flower blossom.

Saguaro Genome Shows Why Many Cactus Species Are Hard to Classify

Nov 7, 2017 Researchers believe that long lives and long generation times have led to mismatches in the history of species.
The view of Mel's Bisbee Bodega from Main Street.

Mandatory or Voluntary, Bisbee Community to Keep Bag Ban Alive

Nov 7, 2017 Shop owners and residents would prefer not to fight the state in court over mandatory ban.
Native American Petroglyphs in Ironwood Forest National Monument.

Want to Learn About Native Species? Go On a Hike.

Nov 3, 2017 Friends of Ironwood Forest National Monument raise awareness about the site.
Looking across the city of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

No Rain Fell in Tucson in October, Officially

Nov 1, 2017 It was the 12th time the Weather Service recorded no rainfall for the month.
Giraffes at the Reid Park Zoo.

On the Ballot: Sales Taxes for Zoo Fixes

Oct 31, 2017 Tucson residents to decide on new funding to replace and repair Reid Park Zoo infrastructure.
A view of downtown Bisbee.

Facing Loss of State Funding, Bisbee to Roll Back Bag Ban

Oct 31, 2017 Version of resolution being drafted would make the ban voluntary, but reserve the city's right to challenge the state in court.

Weather Service Rolling Out More Precise System for Dust-Storm Warnings

Oct 31, 2017 The new system will only notify cell phone users within a certain range of the storm.
The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Study: Most Americans Face Growing Number of Extreme-Heat Days

Oct 30, 2017 Two-thirds of the population experiencing higher number of extreme-heat days compared with previous decades.

The 10th Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight

Oct 27, 2017 A collection of seasonal stories about the darker side of The Old Pueblo, all designed to thrill and chill!
Bicycles on the University of Arizona campus.

Pima County Celebrates Walk and Bike to School Day Friday

Oct 26, 2017 Day encourages healthy, environmentally friendly commuting for children.
Plastic bags often litter many urban and rural areas around the world.

Attorney General: Bisbee Plastic-Bag Ban Violates State Law

Oct 24, 2017 Bisbee City Council will decide whether or not to fight the law Monday.
Workers install solar panels on a rooftop.

Hearings Begin to Determine Rooftop Solar Buyback Rate

Oct 23, 2017 Arizona Corporation CCommission staff will spend as much as two weeks in Tucson gathering evidence for the rate case.

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