There are a lot of gold diggers in Arizona. More specifically, Arizona is host to a mine’s worth of gold legends. These legends are so common in the Southwest because of Spanish and Anglo influences, according to Bill Hartmann, a planetary scientist who has written books on the Coronado era in Arizona. “These Americans come…
When Connie Thomson began volunteering for Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary at the Jumpin’ Jack Ranch, located in Amado, Arizona, she was very afraid of the horses. More than four years later, that fear dissipated as Thomson learned how crucial her work was to the well-being of the animal that has long been the…
The Sonoran desert is a rich and vibrant ecosystem full of unique plant life to be admired — and eaten. Tucson and Southern Arizona’s native food scene is teeming with life due to businesses such as the St. Philip’s Farmers Market, Food Swap Tucson and the Hopyard Market. But Tucson residents can also take it…
The Southwest Indian Art Fair is an annual event that acts as both a showcase and market for Indian art on the front lawn of the Arizona State Museum. The festival ran from Feb. 22 to 23, and all photos were shot on Sunday, Feb. 23.
