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Established in 1924, the Chiricahua National Monument is up for redesignation to national park status. The monument could become Arizona's fourth national park.

'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona

National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.

Arizona Illustrated

SUNDAY at 6:30PM

Rogue Theatre's "Marjorie Prime" creates a conversation about what it means to be human in the age of AI.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding canyons on the moon; and more voices from The Class of 2024.
Border Patrol agents apprehend migrants outside of Sasabe, Arizona, in July 2024.

Migrant apprehensions in January lowest since COVID

New federal data shows border apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border were the lowest in January they’ve been since May of 2020, during the COVID low.

Proyecto Juntos: Addressing Mental Health Gaps in Rural Arizona

Using community lead research to address mental health gaps in rural Arizona.
U.S. Attorney for Arizona Gary Restaino speaks during a press conference in July 2024.

Trump terminates Biden appointee, head of Arizona U.S. attorneys

He took over the job in 2021.
The Arizona State Museum on the western mall of the University of Arizona campus.

The Arizona State Museum is in dire need of repairs. Who’s responsible for paying to fix it?

Since last year, The Arizona State Museum has been closed. The building is in need of such repairs that it’s unsafe for people to go in it.

Ironwood Pig Sanctuary

Mary Schanz and her team care for 680 pigs in Marana, making Ironwood the largest pot-belly pig sanctuary in the country.
An early voting ballot from the 2024 election in Pima County.

Arizona governor vetoes bill to speed up counting of election results in the swing state

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday vetoed the measure over concerns that it would make it harder for people to vote.
A scale and gavel

Criminal justice reform groups say new misdemeanor expungement bill is a solid first step

Those with prior convictions face challenges beyond their records with the courts.
Local elected officials, public health and climate advocates talked about the benefits of electric vehicle provisions, tax credits and health benefits in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2024. From left to right: Arizona State Director of Climate Cabinet Nick Arnold, political and policy director of Rural Arizona Engagement Antonio Ramirez, chair and co-founder of Arizona Health Physicians for Climate Action Dr. Brian Drummond and Tucson councilmember Kevin Dahl. In a statement from the Mayor of Tucson Regina Romero, the city has received $40 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to expand its EV fleet and infrastructure.

Tucson leaders push for support to expand clean energy

Climate change is straining healthcare systems– advocates say clean energy can help.

Tucson Repair Cafe

Tucson Repair Café fixes broken items for free to create a greener community.
An archaeologist is seen on a screenshot from a video of an excavation in the basement of a building on Gracechurch Street in London's financial district.

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.

Hollywood at Home: Wargames (1983)

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