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Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking north from a ridge line south of the site.

Copper at the Crossroads Part 2: To Dig or Not to Dig?

Both sides weigh in over the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine southeast of Tucson

Beyond Sprawl: Rethinking Development in Tucson

In part 4, AZPM examines the lessons of the city's past growth and how they may shape the Tucson of the future
Las Vegas realtors hope foreign buyers can rescue their hard-hit housing market, one of the worst in the U.S.

Beyond Sprawl: Foreign Angels?

Part 3 of the Fronteras Desk series visits Las Vegas, where local realtors are recruiting foreign buyers to save the hard-hit housing market
In 1950, the average home was 1,600 square feet. In 2000, it surged to 2,500 square feet. The design students want to reverse the trend and, in 2030, drastically reduce the average American home size to 800 square feet.

Beyond Sprawl: Not Your Mother's Suburb

Part 2 of the Fronteras Desk series talks to students learning from today's housing to reimagine tomorrow's communities
A solitary manhole cover marks a stalled development in suburban Phoenix.

Beyond Sprawl: The Southwest Zombie Problem

Part 1 of the Fronteras Desk series explores how Southwestern cities cope with planned communities that never were
Tucson City Hall

New Mayors Pledge Cooperation, Economic Help

Phoenix, Tucson leaders discuss agendas, philosophies, tactics for next four years

Modest Bump Expected for Holiday Retail Sales

Amid growing competition, merchants diversify, add services and values

Jobs Growing in Arizona, but at Snail's Pace

No sign of another recession but growth 'could be way better'

Youth On Their Own Registers Success

A Tucson organization gives homeless youth a chance at high school
Mayor candidates Rick Grinnell, Mary DeCamp, and Jonathan Rothschild

Arizona Illustrated: Tucson Mayoral Candidates

In this special issue of Arizona Illustrated, DeCamp, Grinnell, Rothschild discuss the issues for the Nov. 8 election

New Economic Development Board Gets Down to Business

High-paying jobs should be Commerce Authority's singular focus, economist says
Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, Ariz.

Losing AHCCCS: Southern Arizona Copes With Medicaid Cuts

An Arizona Public Media special report on cuts' impact to patients and health care providers

Amid Cuts, Arizona Mayors Cautiously Optimistic

Meeting in Tucson, they hear an update from Gov. Brewer, but still worry about budgeting and the economy
Out of the economic chaos of the Great Depression emerged the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which forever changed both the country and the young men who enrolled.

"Not a Single Day Without a Job"

Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps left an indelible legacy in Southern Arizona
Birding has become big business across the country, and Sierra Vista is now one of the best-known birding destinations, hosting the annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival.

Bird Enthusiasts Flock to Arizona

Monument fire spared precious bird habitat in Ramsey Canyon.
Navajo father and son

Culture Clash: Navajo Traditions vs. Economic Development

Nation President Shelly pushes alternative energy, technology to draw jobseekers back to reservation

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