When it comes to architecture in Arizona, there is only one goal: beat the heat. From the adobe structures of the Native American tribes, to Frank Lloyd Wright’s modernist approach, managing the difficult climate and geography has been a constant struggle for those who live here. As architectural style progresses, buildings and outdoor landscapes become more…
A massive new housing development proposed in Benson could empty the San Pedro River Valley aquifer, impacting agriculture, ranches and wildlife from Mexico to Winkelman. The builder, El Dorado Housing Inc., plans to build a Tuscan-style complex of 28,000 homes over 12,324 acres along the San Pedro River. Complete with an 18-hole golf course, parks,…
Take our short quiz to find out what iconic Arizona Sonoran Desert animal you are. Click here to see the other animals you were not. Victoria Teplitz is a reporter for Arizona Sonora News, a service from the School of Journalism with the University of Arizona. Contact her at vteplitz@email.arizona.edu
The Ocelot, one of the rare gorgeous cats that has been endangered since 1982, according to Pima County information. The predator is mostly awake at night and stays in shady areas during the day. Click here for more information. The Lesser Long Nosed Bat migrates to Arizona for its summer vacation. It loves fruit and sweet…
