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Episode 318: Exploring the Landscape of Housing in Arizona

The state's most expensive market may not be where you expect.
A map of ADOT's study vicinity for the Sonoran Corridor.

State Begins Study for Possible 'Sonoran Corridor' Routes

Proposed highway would allow commercial traffic from the east and south to bypass I-10/I-19 interchange.
Afternoon traffic heading into the U.S. builds up at the San Luis Port of Entry in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, 2011.

Are Mexican Shoppers Buying More North of Border?

Mexican customs payments would indicate so, but US merchants say no.
UA President Robert C. Robbins greets faculty and staff June 1, 2017.

UA President Robbins: 'I'm Going to Be Accessible'

Institution's 22nd president has busy first day meeting, greeting, cheerleading.
University of Arizona Provost Andrew Comrie, right, greets Robert C. Robbins on Robbins' first day as UA president, June 1, 2017.

Hundreds Greet New UA President at Campus Reception

Robert C. Robbins becomes institution's 22nd president, succeeding Hart.
Robert C. Robbins, March 7, 2017

New UA President Robbins Will Meet Campus Community

Several campus appearances planned for his first two days on job Thursday, Friday.
Female Gila topminnows (pictured here) grow to approximately 2 inches and males are about half as big.

Big Role for Little Fish: Mosquito Control in Pima County

Officials hope the native Gila topminnow will be effective replacement for mosquitofish.
Mexican soldiers work in the mountains of Sinaloa burning this marijuana field, part of an eradication program supported by the United States.

Trump Wants to Cut US Aid to Mexican Drug Cartel Fight

Budget proposal calls for cutting funding to Mexican policy, military almost in half.
A Union Pacific freight train, pulled by two locomotives, rolls into the train yard southeast of downtown Tucson.

Arizona, Sonora Officials Seek Better Transportation

Bilateral commission meeting this week will focus on improved air, rail service.
Agua Caliente Park Pond #1 July 2016

Tucson Ranks Low in Public Park Availability

Trust for Public Land rankings show many Tucsonans do not have easy access to a park.
Sabri Dikman was appointed as agent in charge of the Nogales Border Patrol Station starting June 11, 2017.

Border Patrol Names New Agent in Charge in Nogales

19-year agency veteran Sabri Dikman will take the post in June.
A sprinkler head in a Mexican field developed by students who have done engineering studies in Arizona.

Arizona-Mexico Trade Comes in Education, Too

UA recruits to keep flow of graduate students, while Mexico needs tech help.

Air National Guard Jets To Honor Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day

Local pilots will perform flyovers at ceremonies.
Illustration by Shiang-Harn Hwang

An Unexpected Connection Between Sunny Tucson and Arctic Norway

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Missing in America Project honors departed veterans; a mother's hopes for her daughter's future; and author Ron Carlson on the inspiration for "News of the World".

787,000 Arizonans Expected to Travel for Holiday

Anticipated travel by state residents up 3% from last year, despite higher costs.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, and former Attorney General, Tom Horne.

Former Attorney General Wins Round in Court

State Supreme Court rules Tom Horne's right was violated in campaign finance probe.

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