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Prop 211 - Voters' Right to Know Act

Oct 3, 2022 The ballot question tries to reign in so-called dark money.

Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School perform with vocalist and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for the annual Mexican Independence Day concert on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 at the Fox Theatre in Tucson. The event is hosted by the Consulate of Mexico and Tucson-Mexico Sister Cities.

Young musicians embrace heritage through Mexico’s Independence Day

Sep 21, 2022 In a concert celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra brings Mariachi Aztlán to the stage.

As it recruits, Tucson Police look to diversify its force

Sep 20, 2022 A recent event showcases effort to double the number of female officers by 2030.

Treated wastewater, like this sample in Carson, California, could soon become a bigger part of the West's water portfolio. Cities in the drought-stricken Colorado River basin are putting big money behind project

Water managers see promise in recycling sewage

Sep 15, 2022 It could be a solution for the shrinking Colorado River

Lanterns light the sky at the annual Benson Lantern Festival. Sept. 2022

Lanterns fill the sky over Benson

Sep 13, 2022 The annual festival is a time of joy and rememberance.

A mural welcoming visitors to Willcox is located across the street from the city's Historic Railroad Avenue Park.

Willcox Flyer celebrates 10 years

Sep 2, 2022 The annual bike event celebrates life and raises money for charity.

Rancho Sahuarita has grown fast, and its water utility has had to grow quickly with it.

We should go where the water is

Aug 29, 2022 Arizona’s economy runs on growth. But as the state is forced to make cuts in its water usage, it will have to reconsider what the housing developments built to accommodate that growth look like and even how many more people it can realistically handle.

Granados’ beloved dog Thor — named for the Norse god of agriculture and thunder — heads towards the vermicompost area of the ranch. There, Granados’ California red worms create the compost he uses to augment the soil.

The water diplomats

Aug 22, 2022 Many communities along the U.S.-Mexico border share aquifers, and that works better for some states and cities than others. In this collaboration with the Texas Water Resources Institute, we compare how those relationships work in Texas and Arizona.

Michelle Peters fills a glass with freshly desalinated ocean water at Poseidon Water's Carlsbad plant. Using reverse osmosis, the facility creates about 10% of San Diego County's freshwater supply.

The Southwest is running out of fresh water. Could the ocean provide a cure?

Aug 16, 2022 Arizona and other states are looking at the use of desalination plants.

James Webb Telescope scientists dive into interstellar study

Aug 15, 2022 Astronomers are beginning to settle into a routine of regular research assignments.

Pima Community College opens early learning center

Aug 12, 2022 New facility will provide services to the children of PCC students

A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

Sunnyside School District town hall highlights the need for school safety

Aug 12, 2022 Following the school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, the district is looking to close gaps

Raquel Fregoso in her Tucson garden. The organization SERI installed her rainwater harvesting system, which includes a big, green cistern on the side of her house.

Strong sense of place

Aug 8, 2022 Tucson made big changes that had big impacts on its water consumption.

Cochise Democrats ready for the general election

Aug 5, 2022 The party wants to focus on issues.

One of several participants reads at Open Mic in Sierra Vista.

Open Mic Night opens opportunities and cooperation in Sierra Vista

Aug 3, 2022 Monthly gathering welcomes artists to showcase their talent.

Bogan monitors the plant and animal life along the river.

The water came back

Aug 1, 2022 Poor water practices made the Santa Cruz River practically disappear, but new efforts have some water flowing again. And when there’s water in the desert, life follows quickly.

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