Ariz. lawmakers push bill for space tourism

Tucson — Commercial space travel may seem like science fiction, but by 2016, lawmakers are hoping that you’ll be able to hitch a ride to the stratosphere right here in Ariz. Space Development Company Paragon based in Tucson is developing a high altitude balloon ride to the edge of space. For $75,000, participants will travel…

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‘Community’ the Focus for UA Employee

With such a diverse student population at the University of Arizona, Tannya Gaxiola, the special advisor to the president of UA on public outreach, works to educate and involve students on the importance of a shared sense of community. Born and raised in Tucson, Gaxiola represents the voice of the university and helps UA President…

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Sabino Canyon Volunteers

TUCSON, AZ (Arizona Cat’s Eye) – Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and explore nature. Each year more than one million visitors come to the park. One of the secrets of Sabino Canyon is the 200 volunteers. They show up on bike, on foot and even on horseback to help…

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A Birdwatcher’s Haven Saved

  TUCSON (Arizona Cat’s Eye) – Paton’s Birder Haven in Patagonia, Arizona is a prime destination for bird watchers from all over the world. About 30,000 people come here each year to see the birds. Wally and Marion Paton first invited bird watchers into their backyard in the 1990s after they saw people in the…

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