Gem Show

Growth of soccer continued issue in Tucson

All StoriesZach Smith03/02/20181

Soccer supporters in Tucson say that the city is losing opportunities for cash by not fully embracing soccer expansion. The opposition believes there are more important needs than soccer fields. Economically, much of the belief in a need for more soccer fields comes from regional tournaments and large-scale events that benefit the city. Those in…

An Artist Unmasked

All StoriesAshlie Stewart02/19/20140

Louis David Valenzuela is not your average gem show vendor. His display at the American Indian Exhibition features handcrafted masks, paintings, and statues: a far cry from the smooth, shiny stones and sparkling purple amathysts spread across Tucson at the 41 different locations of the Gem and Mineral Showcase. Although Valenzuela’s booth is squeezed…