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…
Marta Eagle’s family history of diabetes began when her mother and brother were both diagnosed years ago. Eagle herself was diagnosed only three months ago, but through a program offered at El Rio Community Health Center, she has access to education, counseling and collaborative care her family never had. Sembrando Nuestro Mañana, or “Sowing Our…
Southern Arizona can celebrate its Latino culture with an upcoming march commemorating César Chávez’s achievements. The Mexican-American civil rights activist helped found what is now the United Farm Workers of America with fellow activist Dolores Huerta. On March 4, the Tucson City Council established an official paid city holiday commemorating Chávez under the leadership of Council…
[Photos by Jade Nunes] SUMMERHAVEN – Despite recent rainfall, prolonged drought brought fears in California about a dangerous and costly wildfire season that could be looming as winter wanes. And here in Summerhaven, the small town that sits at 8,000 feet above Tucson near the summit of Mt. Lemmon, drought and a warm, dry winter…
On Monday, the House Committee on Education heard a bill that would fund ninth graders who were enrolled in a Joint Technical Education District. Rep. Ethan Orr (R-Tucson) is the primary sponsor; fellow Tucson Rep. Victoria Steele (D-Tucson) signed on with him. JTEDs were created in 1990 so students could pursue vocational, technical and career-oriented…
