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A Sunday public meeting with fire officials in Sunsites to deliver information about the "Lizard Fire" in the Cochise Stronghold area.

Cochise County Fire at 15K Acres, 15% Contained

Jun 12, 2017 'Hard evacuation' notice issued for area around Cochise Stronghold.
Plane drops retardant on the Lizard Fire, burning near Cochise Stronghold in Southeastern Arizona June 9, 2017.

Winds Drive Cochise County Wildfire to 14,900 Acres

Jun 10, 2017 Brush, grass scorched, power line threatened; containment at 5 percent.

Episode 141: Local Governments Say No to Trump's Wall

Jun 9, 2017 Metro Week: 2 fire districts propose consolidation; new Catholic bishop coming to Tucson.
The Gila topminnows are bred in two county aquariums and transported in an aerated bucket.

Planting Fish to Kill Mosquitoes: 'This Is Historical'

Jun 8, 2017 Endangered fish species going into swimming pool to eat larvae.
A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Rosemont Mine Takes Step Forward with Forest Service Approval

Jun 7, 2017 More permitting and approval must go through before operations can begin.
A hiking trail on Tucson's far east side.

As Heat Returns, Officials Urge Safety

Jun 6, 2017 Normal summer weather patterns in Southern Arizona can be fatal.
The sun rises over a grassy meadow in the White Mountains of Arizona.

Climate Scientist: Leaving Paris Accord Bad for Southwest

Jun 1, 2017 The region is already experiencing the effects of global warming, says Valerie Trouet.
Some tortoises are fitted with small GPS devices. This allows researchers to monitor travel patterns, as well as an animal’s overall health.

Team Maps Genome of Mojave Desert Tortoise

Jun 1, 2017 Researchers are looking there for a 'gold mine' of information about changes and adaptations.
City of South Tucson

South Tucson to Receive $300K for Contaminated Sites

May 31, 2017 The funding will go to assessing "brownfield" sites to promote redevelopment in the city, the EPA says.
Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain Division

Heat May Have Killed Illinois Man West of Tucson

May 31, 2017 34-year-old's body found on hiking trail in Saguaro National Park West.
Female Gila topminnows (pictured here) grow to approximately 2 inches and males are about half as big.

Big Role for Little Fish: Mosquito Control in Pima County

May 31, 2017 Officials hope the native Gila topminnow will be effective replacement for mosquitofish.
Agua Caliente Park Pond #1 July 2016

Tucson Ranks Low in Public Park Availability

May 30, 2017 Trust for Public Land rankings show many Tucsonans do not have easy access to a park.
The sun blazes before it begins to set.

Cooling Stations Offer Urban Respite from Summer Heat

May 29, 2017 The sun can be deadly, but help is available in Tucson.
Clouds build up over the Catalina Mountains.

This Year's Monsoon Forecast: 'Clearly Mixed Signals'

May 24, 2017 Equal chance of above-normal and below-normal rain; higher temperatures expected.

TEP Deal to Provide Solar Electricity for 21K Homes

May 24, 2017 The array, to be finished in 2019, will be the largest in TEP's renewable energy portfolio.
The Pinal Fire, south of Globe.

Official on Pinal Fire: 'What Nature's Intended to Do'

May 19, 2017 Fire managers have been waiting for this kind of burn to help restore the forest.

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