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Officials from local and federal agencies sign the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Partnership Memo of Understanding at the Historic Canoa Ranch in Green Valley, Ariz., on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. From left to right: Kevin Dahl, City of Tucson council member for Ward 3, Martha Williams, Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Amy Lueders, Southwest Regional Director for the USFWS, Bruce Bracker, Santa Cruz County Vice-Chair and Supervisor for District 3 and Adelita Grijalva, Pima County Chair and Supervisor for District 5.

Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge

US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.
A now-hiring sign is posted at Chase Bank in downtown Phoenix. February 2023

State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate

AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.
Michael Bogan, UA aquatic ecology professor holds up a Mexican amberwing dragonfly at the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project Reach in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, Sept. 20.

Dragonfly Festival honors Tucson’s Santa Cruz River restoration

From wastewater to wildlife, how Tucson’s Heritage Project Reach became a thriving river ecosystem.
The entrance of the South32 Hermosa mine site, a critical minerals project that looks to source manganese and zinc.

Department of Defense awards $20 million to South32 for accelerated manganese production

Funding aims to boost domestic supply and expedite ore delivery by up to two years at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia.
The entrance of the South32 Hermosa mine site, a critical minerals project that looks to source manganese and zinc.

Rep. Grijalva calls for extension of public scoping period for Hermosa Mine Project

He emphasizes importance of language inclusivity in a letter to the US Forest Service.
The entrance of the South32 Hermosa mine site, a critical minerals project that looks to source manganese and zinc.

Santa Cruz County greenlights consultant for Hermosa Mine Project, sparks debate on environmental priorities

Stephanie Smith’s appointment calls for a pause, demanding a thorough evaluation of Hermosa Mine’s community and environmental impact
The entrance of the South32 Hermosa mine site, a critical minerals project that looks to source manganese and zinc.

South32 Hermosa Project releases Mine Plan of Operations

Notice of Intent to prepare Environmental Impact Statement expected in May
Balaji Vaidyanathan with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) answers questions during a community meeting about a pending air quality permit for the South 32 Hermosa Mine project in Patagonia on Thursday, Jan. 11. Residents in the area are primarily concerned about potential negative health outcomes from manganese exposure. The Hermosa Mine looks to source "critical minerals" zinc, manganese, lead and silver from its two main deposits.

ADEQ proposes Air Quality permit for Mine near Patagonia

Locals oppose the South32 Hermosa mine, state concerns of manganese exposure.
A school bus.

Patagonia public schools consider four-day school week

Superintendent wants to reduce absenteeism, recruit and retain new teachers.
The entrance of the South32 Hermosa mine site, a critical minerals project that looks to source manganese and zinc.

New project developments underway for South32 Hermosa project

Mining company addresses community health, workforce development and transparency in Hermosa critical minerals project
Almost 100 years after the opening of Bisbee's Queen Mine, the Queen Mine Tours opened to the public in 1976. About 50,000 people visit the mine each year.

Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state

Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.
Santa Cruz County rancher George Alan Kelly, who is accused of first-degree murder in the death of a Mexican man.

Prosecutor: Arizona border rancher shot at unarmed migrants

Court filing asserts that George Alan Kelly began shooting at the group “out of nowhere” without a warning or a request to leave.
Santa Cruz County rancher George Alan Kelly, who is accused of first-degree murder in the death of a Mexican man.

Arizona rancher murder complaint amended with assault counts

The two counts of aggravated assault are the first mention that others may have been injured in the incident.
File image of border fencing in Cochise County, Arizona.

Arizona rancher denies killing Mexican shot dead by border

Lawyer for the defendant says he did shoot at armed smugglers earlier in the day.
The U.S.-Mexico border fence.

Arizona rancher held on $1M bond in killing near US border

Santa Cruz County officials believe the victim was a Mexican citizen.
Fire managers have restricted campfires in Arizona to limit the risk of human-caused fire following a wet winter.

Some fire restrictions ease ahead of the holiday weekend

Officials warn to always check restriction status before starting a fire.

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