Report: Tucson No. 3 Big City for Number of Community Pools
The annual report from Trust for Public Lands put Tucson near the top of the list for pools per capita, while overall park spending has seen a decrease.
Horseshoe Bend Undergoes Changes to Manage Growing Crowds
Parking restrictions and a new viewing deck are part of efforts to accommodate a projected 2 million visitors this year.
Grand Canyon Gets Grant to Help Catch Drunken Drivers
$10,000 will go toward a device to read blood-alcohol content at the park's South Rim entrance.
Saguaros in Oro Valley Park Shot With Arrows
The Oro Valley Police are looking for the cactus vandal.
Monsoon Moisture Leads to Drop in Fire Restrictions
Various agencies will lift the restrictions starting on Friday, thanks to seasonal precipitation.
City Council Sets Details For November Parks Bond
Financial oversight mechanisms put in place by a 5-1 vote.
Lightning-Sparked Blazes Mean Decisions for Fire Managers
Naturally occurring fires can be managed for some benefit, but often must be extinguished for safety concerns.
Pima County Gets Money for Federal Land
A federal program sends millions to the county for untaxable land
Appeal of Sabino Canyon Tram Change Could Mean Lapse in Service
A pending appeal of the new contract award could delay the start of operations by the new operator.
Tucson Council Mulls Fate of Money-Losing Golf Courses
The Silverbell and Fred Enke courses aren't making a profit and will require capital improvements in the coming years.
Tucson's Parks Descend in National Ranking Again
The scores of 100 cities look at acreage, access, funding and recreational amenities.
Park Service: Saguaro National Park Adds $88M to Economy
Economic impact of park grows 20 percent in one year, the agency said in an annual report.
Supervisors Approve Turning Green Valley Golf Course Into Park
130 acres will be donated to the county, which will spend $90,000 rehabilitating the golf course
Are "Dark Skies" Good for Tucson?
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Democratic candidates for governor talk education funding; Michael F. Blake on "The Cowboy President", and a backstage visit with "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
Study to Look at Options for Summerhaven's Main Road
Pima transportation official says traffic congestion can be an issue during snow storms, summer weekends.
