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Tony Paniagua interviews Liza Noland, director of rural programs for Local First Arizona, via Skype at Arizona Public Media.

Arizona organization offers help to boost rural economies

A discussion with Liza Noland, director of rural programs for Local First Arizona.
A mural welcoming visitors to Willcox is located across the street from the city's Historic Railroad Avenue Park.

Willcox steps up marketing, looks for greater cooperation across Cochise County

The new city manager says cities and towns in the county should work together to draw tourists.
A for sale sign is posted outside of a former gas station in the town of Mammoth on July 8, 2019.

Help wanted in Mammoth as town tries to encourage new business

Town leaders see potential in location along State Route 77.
A closeup of a mural in Ajo touts itself as the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

Ajo looks to stand out as destination for artists, recreationists

The former mining community also wants to attract more Puerto Peñasco-bound traffic.
The Arizona flag waves in the wind on a flagpole in Willcox.

Tourism a growing priority in some rural communities

Arizona 360 looks at how some smaller towns and cities are banking on tourism to boost their economies.
Independent Tucson mayoral candidate Ed Ackerley.

Arizona 360 interviews Tucson mayoral candidate Ed Ackerley

The longtime advertising executive is running as an independent.
A package containing meth sits in an evidence room belonging to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Challenges with stopping the drug trade and treating addiction

A panel discussion with Sonoran Prevention Works and the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
A Pima County Sheriff's deputy removes wrapped bundles of cocaine discovered hidden in a gift bag during a traffic stop in June 2019.

A firsthand look at how the Pima County Sheriff's Department seizes drugs off the streets

Lorraine Rivera rides with the department's Border Interdiction Unit.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Zaira Livier at Arizona Public Media. Zaira serves as executive director of the Peoples Defense Initiative, a group spearheading a voter-initiative to declare Tucson a sanctuary city.

Sanctuary city initiative organizer on the movement's goals

A discussion with Zaira Livier, who leads the group spearheading the initiative in Tucson.
An altar at the end of a hallway inside the Benedictine Monastery in Tucson.

Migrant shelter in Benedictine Monastery preparing for move

Catholic Community Services talks about its future plans for aiding asylum seekers.
A cross atop the Benedictine Monastery in Tucson.

Leaving the monastery, sanctuary city initiative, seizing drugs

Plus, hearing from independent Tucson mayoral candidate Ed Ackerley.
Developer and Democratic candidate for mayor of Tucson Randi Dorman sits for an interview with Arizona 360 at Arizona Public Media on June 12, 2019.

Arizona 360 interviews Tucson mayoral candidate Randi Dorman

The longtime developer is making her first run for public office.
A view of the White House at night.

The new White House press secretary's roots in Arizona

Stephanie Grisham served as a spokeswoman for the Arizona House Republicans.
A view of downtown Tucson as seen from Tumamoc Hill.

Summer's effect on air quality in Southern Arizona

A discussion with UA hydrologist Eric Betterton.
A man walking in downtown Tucson uses an umbrella to shade himself from the sun.

How rising temperatures impact public health

And what local municipalities can do to reduce hazards.
Firefighting gear hangs in the dock at Tucson Fire Station 3.

First responders discuss how to stay safe in the heat

Tucson Fire and Pima County's Search and Rescue Unit respond to dozens of cases each summer.

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