Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge
US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.
State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate
AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.
Department of Defense awards $20 million to South32 for accelerated manganese production
Funding aims to boost domestic supply and expedite ore delivery by up to two years at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia.
Rep. Grijalva calls for extension of public scoping period for Hermosa Mine Project
He emphasizes importance of language inclusivity in a letter to the US Forest Service.
Santa Cruz County greenlights consultant for Hermosa Mine Project, sparks debate on environmental priorities
Stephanie Smith’s appointment calls for a pause, demanding a thorough evaluation of Hermosa Mine’s community and environmental impact
South32 Hermosa Project releases Mine Plan of Operations
Notice of Intent to prepare Environmental Impact Statement expected in May
New project developments underway for South32 Hermosa project
Mining company addresses community health, workforce development and transparency in Hermosa critical minerals project
Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state
Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.
Some fire restrictions ease ahead of the holiday weekend
Officials warn to always check restriction status before starting a fire.
Fire near Elgin prompts evacuations
Winds pushed the fire across several thousand acres by mid-afternoon.
In months since border reopening, sales tax revenues up in Nogales
State treasurer’s data shows that roughly $1.2 million in sales taxes were generated in the city in November, and $1.3 million in December.
Officials break ground on project to repair leaky cross-border sewage pipe
The pipeline, built more than half a century ago, has cracked and ruptured, leading at times to the release of raw sewage.
New exhibit spotlights Arizona's place in space exploration
The exhibit includes relics such as a spacesuit worn by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin
In march through Nogales, migrants ask Biden to restore asylum process
This is the most recent in a series of demonstrations over the last year.
Customs and Border Protection says wall workers winding down construction
After environmental groups released footage showing construction trucks at work, agency says contractors are only securing site.
