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"New Mexico I-10 mile marker 16 Eastbound. A freshly painted shrine for Rafael and Luis, the Virgin watches me through the plexiglas from her post between the crosses marking the passage of these two travelers, the paint is so fresh the dirt is still blue. It’s good to know you are loved." - Jesse Sensibar

Signs of Life and Death Along Southwestern Highways

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Commemorating the Powell Expedition 150 years later; The Kindred launch "One Book, One Community", and Rollies Mexican Patio's homegrown cuisine.
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus, March 2017.

TPD Chief Magnus Testifies Before Senate Committee

Tucson's police chief talked about community policing near the border.
Tucson City Hall

Commission Will Recommend New Mayor, Council Pay

The last proposal was rejected by voters in 2017.
Wolfe Bowart presents his latest one-man show, "Cloud Soup", making it's U.S. debut in December of 2018 at the Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre in Tucson.

Making "Cloud Soup"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How changing your address may impact your voting status; What is AVATAR, and how might it change the science of telling truth from fiction?; and Pima County Gardeners mark 35 years of helping Arizona grow.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

County, City, UA Sign On to Urban Sustainability District

The goals of the Tucson Emerging 2030 District mirror those of the Paris Agreement.
Seal of the United States Marshals Service.

US Marshal Killed Outside Tucson House; Suspect Detained

The man suspected of shooting the marshal Thursday was arrested after an hour-long standoff at the house.
Angie Dickinson at Old Tucson Studios during the filming of "Rio Bravo" in 1959.

Return to Rio Bravo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Kino Border Initiative is aiding migrant families; Tucson mystery writer bases novel around opioid addiction; and remembering filmmaker Nicolas Roeg.
Soccer and horse racing co-exist at Rillito Park Racetrack.

Rillito Foundation Offers 30 Internships With UA Agriculture College

Students have the opportunity to gain experience in various business roles.
A car travels near potholes on a Tucson-area street.

Pothole, Graffiti Repair to Be Part of 'Brush and Bulky' Pickup

City expands twice-yearly service to neighborhoods.
The cover of Rebekah Rolland's "Seed & Silo."

Spotlight Session: Rebekah Rolland

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The secret life of spiders, and Tucsonans share tips for coping with difficult emotions.

City of Tucson Shuts Down Homeless Camp

Cites health code violations and illegal use of property

Raising the Age to Buy Tobacco

Tucson is considering raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes in an effort to curb smoking among teens.
Cyclists ride east on Speedway Boulevard for El Tour de Tucson in 2017.

El Tour de Tucson Wheels Into Town

Pima County sheriffs say to expect delays.
Sherri Williamson prepares to tag a hummingbird at San Pedro House in Cochise County. September 22, 2018

Playing Tag with Hummingbirds

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Luis Alberto Urrea on "The House of Broken Angels"; flutist Gary Stroutsos on playing music in sacred places; and Nancy Stanley on founding the stand-up comedy "Estrogen Hour".
Nancy Stanley and other comedians perform during "The Estrogen Hour" at Laffs Comedy Caffé in Tucson.

This Tucsonan Was 'Saved By Standup'

An interest in comedy leads to life-changing chapters for Nancy Stanley.
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, in Tucson.

Tucson Veterans Can Discover Health Care Information at Fair

The VA event will also connect vets with community agencies and services.

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