[First in a series about the future of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base] In a wide-ranging interview about the future of Davis-Monthan Air Force base, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild said that while he does not expect the base to be closed or sharply reduced in scale as the military cuts spending, “people should always be considering Plan…
Tucson, which has long prided itself on its commitment to the containment of light pollution, is falling behind on that count as other cities join in the international movement to encourage darker skies and an better appreciation of the stars at night. Flagstaff, in fact, does it better and has been burnishing its own long-established…
The reviews are sometimes harsh: “Cold, over-priced food. Raunchy, very un-family friendly, totally inappropriate music, décor, life entertainment, waitress attire. Wish I didn’t’ even come to Tombstone.” Sometimes they’re kind: “It’s not real fancy or anything like that, but it was real cozy and clean, not to mention the proximity to downtown Tombstone was great!…
Women have been making their mark in formerly male-dominated careers over the last few years, although engineering has remained one field where they are underrepresented. A recent report from the Congressional Joint Economic Committee found that female engineers represent only about 14 percent of the engineering workforce. Goldieblox, a toy company aiming to inspire the…
[First in a continuing look at the drought and its implications for Arizona] It snowed hard all winter in the Rocky Mountains, and come spring that’s always been a sign that once that huge snowpack melts, the Colorado River will tumble mightily with a greater bounty of water to keep the Southwest viable. The overall…
