Bordering neighbors impact local economy

Mexican visitors influence Tucson’s economy. Year round, shoppers come from Sonora, Mexico, to the United States to seek deals and spend money. On average, they spend about $1 billion in Tucson alone, which has a big impact on the local economy. About 22 million Mexico visitors come to Arizona each year with the main purpose…

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Artists shine at the Tucson Gem Show

Walking across any desert in the world, one could find rocks and fossils of many kinds, but every late January in one specific desert, some of the most dazzling and largest rocks–often with the hidden treasures of crystals inside–are found in the desert of Tucson. The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase features 45 different…

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