Ending food waste one tomato at a time

A tomato grows in Mexico. After being plucked from the vine, shipped into the United States, and placed on a shelf, it lies in wait. Some don’t even make it to the shelf. If the tomato isn’t purchased, it’s off to the landfill.   Some find salvation.   One woman has dedicated the last 20-plus…

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Hunger persists in Cochise County

Hunger gnaws at Cochise County citizens more than the average American. The poverty rate in Cochise County is 18.7 percent, according to the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau compared to the national rate of 12.7 percent. This difference makes food banks and aid organizations increasingly important in Cochise County communities.  Walking around the town of Tombstone…

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Ways to spend Christmas in Arizona

It’s not hard to guess why Prescott was bestowed the title of Arizona’s Christmas City by Governor Rose Mofford in 1989 after a visit to Enchanted Christmas: Tour of Lights  An entirely indoor attraction comprised of 19 themed areas, this holiday wonderland brings out the kid in everyone. From Arizona’s Christmas city, travelers make their way…

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The frustration of seasonal giving

There’s a problem with the holiday season of giving. When the season ends the giving stops. The holiday season is fast approaching and people begin to share time with loved ones and many people take time to give back to those who are less fortunate. But what if the only time you give back is…

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