Recent storms and mountain snow delivered short-term drought relief created happy farmers, brought wildflowers that add color to attract tourists and replenished the water supply. But is one month of above-average precipitation enough to wipe away a decade-long drought in the Southwest? Not according to climate researcher Ben McMahan. “When comparing drought improvement, we have to remember the…
Ancient skulls, a 100-ounce gold crystal, vibrant rubies, and a couple thousand unique minerals are enticing 55,000 people from across the globe to travel to the city of Tucson. It’s that time of year again, as the annual Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase, the largest event of its kind, is in full swing throughout…
Everyone has one type of food they crave on a daily basis, however people tend to tell themselves that they do not need it. Located 70 miles from the heart of Tucson, the city of Tombstone invokes an image Western cowboy fare from steak to beans. We traveled to Tombstone to chat with cowboys…
After a wild weekend of inaugurations and protests, tired legislators, interns and lobbyists flooded into the capital on Monday prepared for their first full week of hard work.
A bill to expand freedom of the press protections for student journalists across Arizona at public schools, community colleges and universities across Arizona passed through committee unanimously today.
