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Residents say the Altar Valley Watershed is a unique area that ought to be used wisely and protected.

An Alliance for Altar Valley

People from different backgrounds are joining forces for a common cause: preserving the Altar Valley watershed

Despite a decrease in the number of apprehensions along the border, members of the Arizona Cattlemen's Association want additional resources and personnel along the border.

Ranching's Risky Business in Southern Arizona

Local ranchers say they want more resources and protection on the border to cope with illegal immigration.

Episode 15: A Legislative Wrapup

The Arizona Legislature closed its regular session this week in a rush of bill passages and hijinks

Restoring Miracle Mile

After years of neglect, one of Tucson's most historic roadways is experiencing renewal thanks to some local vision and hard work.

Jam Pak's Nayely Mendoza solos in "Your Love is Like a Flower" at the 2010 Benson Bluegrass Festival.

Web Feature: Raising a Joyful Sound

One Arizona band is changing the face of bluegrass—and the lives of its players

$Steve Kozachik, Tucson City Council for Ward 6, describes the signs of fracture he sees in the Republican delegation of Southern Arizona.$

The Republican Rift

Republican council member calls his party dysfunctional

Political communications expert Kate Kenski examines the peculiarities of Arizona's current political landscape.

Episode 14: Arizona's Unique Political Dynamics

Redistricting, Kyl, Giffords combo makes the state's political scenario more interesting than usual - Arizona Week explores

The willow acacia is a desirable decorative tree for many homeowners in Arizona, but this year's extremely cold temperatures tested many of these usually hardy plants to the limits.

Stressed Trees Spark Planting Shift

When the thermometer dipped into the teens earlier this year, it damaged or killed many trees; now a popular city program is helping residents pick up the pieces

Episode 13: The Fourth R: Reductions

Arizona public schools begin the task of trimming another $183 million from their budgets - Arizona Week's 13th episode explores

New Weather Service Science Officer Settles In, Talks Upcoming Weather

An early fascination with the monsoon, and an early prediction of this year's rain

Lawmakers have until midnight April 8 to agree on a budget or the government will shut down.

What the Shutdown Means for Us

Arizona prepares for the local impact of a national problem, as a budget deal continues to elude the nation's leaders

Online options for books, music or movies are forcing brick and mortar establishments to adapt to the changing marketplace in order to keep attracting customers.

Digital, Traditional or Both?

Tucson's book, music and video stores face an evolving and competitive marketplace.

Jennifer Steen, a professor of political science at Arizona State University, says the current system for redistricting hasn't make districts more competitive.

Episode 12: Redistricting Arizona

Redrawing state congressional boundaries no longer involves 'smoke-filled back room,' experts say, but the system has fallen short of creating competitive election districts - more tonight at 8:30p.m., on PBS-HD