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An overview shot of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show held downtown at the Tucson Convention Center by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society as part of the two week-long Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase.

Tucson Gem Show: 'Big Rush of Color, Brightness, Sparkling'

Two-week annual showcase has $120M impact on economy, draws 50,000 visitors.

Water levels from an Arizona Department of Water Resources monitoring station east of Bowie.

For Sale in Cochise County: Big Dollars Equal Big Land Buys

Part 4: Historic agriculture hub now has big names in cattle ranching.

Land Is Valuable, Water Is More So

A week-long look at land purchases and leasing in rural Cochise County.

Volunteers at the Postal History Foundation.

Postal History in Tucson: Letter That Fell Into the Sea

Central Tucson is home to 100-plus-year-old post office, countless stamps.

For Sale in Cochise County: How Much Water Is There?

Part 3:Land being bought for water, but is there enough to sustain, farms, towns economy?

Al Pesqueira led a team of volunteers to count homeless people in South Tucson. "The homeless see that they do count, that they matter to these volunteers and to the different agencies in Pima County," he said.

Counting the Homeless: 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night?'

Federal funding based on volunteer canvass for census of people living on streets.

State Land Trust Payout to Schools Will Be Record $105M

12% increase from current year's payout, state treasurer reports to Investment Board.

Howard Buffett owns land in two areas. The first is farming operations near Willcox. The second, a ranch along the US/Mexico border east of Naco.

For Sale in Cochise County: 'You Don't Buy Land; You Buy Water'

Part 2:Billionaire's son owns, leases land to develop new agricultural practices for Africa.

Old Main on the University of Arizona campus

Universities Want Legislature to Change Funding Formula

Regents, presidents want more for classrooms, end to performance-based funding.

A-10s from the 354th Fighter Squadron at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Lawsuit: D-M Flights Numerous, Impact Wasn't Studied

Claim asks court to order environmental study of training flights at Tucson AF base.

Young pistachio trees planted in 2010 by Mark Cook's company North Bowie Farming. The trees were planted in 2010 and are nearing maturity. Cook said if planting is not done wisely, water will become too expensive and farming will no longer be economically viable in the area.

For Sale in Cochise County: Bigger Bowie Farms Tap Water

Part 1:Thousands of purchased acres have been planted in water-thirsty nut trees.

Voter Registration Numbers Decline in State, Pima County

Independents gain as largest voting bloc; Republicans next, Dems lag.

This image of the dwarf planet was captured from New Horizons on July 13, 2015, about 16 hours before the moment of closest approach. The spacecraft was 766,000 kilometers from the surface.

Researcher: Part of Pluto Younger Than Thought

Photos show one region with smooth surface, indicating it is less than 10 million years old.

State Wants to Reduce Wild Burro Herds Numbering 4,800

Federal agency says it must conduct environmental analysis before taking action.

Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.

Plan: Private Investment, with Return, Reduces Homelessness

Pima County launches Pay for Success, allowing private sector to 'invest' in social services.

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