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Border Patrol process migrants near Lukeville on May 10, 2023.

Human smugglers primarily control migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, and are likely making billions

Sep 5, 2023 While many migrants are forced to wait in Mexico for a chance to seek asylum in the U.S., they become even more vulnerable to the criminal organization making staggering profits controlling who crosses the border and where.

Staff Sergeant Gabriel Martinez throws an imitation grenade into a bunker as part of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Best Squad Competition's grenade assault course. August 28, 2023.

Fort Huachuca unit wins best squad competition

Aug 31, 2023 They advance to the Army-level competition in September.

Water Quality Specialist for the Town of Marana Water Department, Kaulana Breitenbach at the Marana Picture Rocks Water Treatment Campus on Thursday, August 10. The water treatment facility has about 18,000 service connections for a population of 50,000.

How water gets to (most of) us

Aug 30, 2023 Most of us get our water from a utility company, be it a large municipal one or a small private entity. This week, we look at the work that one small company does to keep the water flowing, and what happened when another utility had a big problem.

Jane Gaffer, Doug Danforth and Carmen Faucon are core members of Project Bisbee: Wildlife and have put in countless hours to get Bisbee certified as a community wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. However, the trio credits city residents and many others for their cooperation and participation.

Bisbee becomes the newest "Community Wildlife Habitat" in Arizona

Aug 24, 2023 Grassroots effort aims to help pollinators and other wildlife in the city.

Congressman Raul Grijalva (D) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R) talk with the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. August 23, 2023

Grijalva and Ciscomani sitdown together

Aug 23, 2023 The talk was an opportunity to hear about differences and common ground.

Mary Cooper and her dog, Havoc, enjoying the Hassayampa River.

When dams break

Aug 23, 2023 As our infrastructure ages, what can happen when structures that are often massive give way?

Douglas' current downtown along G Avenue, which includes the historic Gadsden Hotel. July 10, 2023.

Douglas Downtown Revitalization Project adjustments, gain criticism from locals

Aug 12, 2023 Petitions have circulated against the city's plan to update infastructure of the downtown area.

Demetria Warren, President of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers (right), read the 1948 executive order signed by President Harry Truman to integrate the armed forces during the celebration of Buffalo Soldiers Day at Camp Naco. August 5, 2023. *Photo by Summer Hom, AZPM News.*

Buffalo Soldier Day celebration at Camp Naco

Aug 7, 2023 The day celebrates the history of the Buffalo Soldiers

Stacks of hay bales sit beside an irrigation canal in Imperial Valley on June 20, 2023. Critics have called for reductions to the amount of alfalfa grown with Colorado River water. The particularly thirsty crop is mostly used for cattle feed.

Freeing up Colorado River water from California farms will take more than just money, just ask the farmers

Jul 18, 2023 The Imperial Valley is the largest Colorado River water user.

Cities looking to increase employee wages in budgets for new fiscal year

Jul 14, 2023 The goal is to make salaries more competitive and help retain employees

Kari Lake during the watch party for Arizona Republicans at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch on Nov. 8, 2022.

Attorney says there is no conspiracy tied to decision to move Kari Lake's legal appeal to Pima County

Jul 13, 2023 The move is based on a new Arizona law.

Action from the USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge in Phoenix, July 5.

Fencing championships draw thousands to Phoenix

Jul 12, 2023 Tucsonans were among those testing their skills against competitors from the USA and around the world.

President of the Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA), Carolyn Shafer, stands in one of her favorite places along Harshaw Creek in Patagonia, Arizona. Shafer has lived in the community for about 26 years.

Permitting timetable published for Southern Arizona critical minerals mine

Jul 7, 2023 The South32 Hermosa project is located in the Patagonia Mountains

Rebecca Bell, the Student Support Specialist at PEPP TEC high school (right) with her former student Gabe Turner, 18, (left) talk about their use of the Counseling in the Streets Program in the 2022-2023 school year. May 25, 2023.

Benson counselor pioneers 'Counseling in the Streets' program in Cochise County

Jun 30, 2023 The program is a discussion-based educational program that is led by a facilitator.

Mariposas Sin Fronteras provides safety and support for vulnerable LGBTQ migrants

Jun 29, 2023 A transwoman, Karolina Lopez Barrera endured abuse during three years in immigration detention. She went on to found Mariposas Sin Fronteras, which supports and advocates for LGBTQ migrants in detention and beyond.

Local newspapers in Honduras display stories of violence towards the LGBTQ Community. (2018)

A journey of survival and love: Venezuelan asylum seeker flees bigotry and perseveres for a new life in the United States

Jun 28, 2023 Reydi shares his journey of political persecution in Venezuela, escaping homophobic attacks in Ecuador, treacherous migration through Central America and Mexico, and finally reuniting with his partner in the United States, where they hope to gain asylum.

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