How Drought Impacts Wildlife in Southern Arizona
Arizona Game and Fish official discusses efforts to help wildlife access water during dry spells.
100 Years of Stories: Arizona Centenarians
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Are raises for Arizona teachers guaranteed?; how a little bird provided a clue about Arizona's changing climate; and visit "Saxorcism", an immersive music experience.
Pinery Fire Burns 12 Acres SE of Willcox
The Arizona Department of Forestry says the wildfire was human caused.
Group Seeks to Protect Roundtail Chub in Arizona, New Mexico
The Center for Biological Diversity says the large minnow has been reduced to a fraction of its range.
Environmental Groups Plan to Sue to Protect Moth Found in Arizona
Group claims the Patagonia eyed silkmoth's lone U.S. habitat is a site near Patagonia.
Bat Key to Tequila Trade Gets Off US Endangered Species List
The announcement was good news to both wildlife conservationists and drinkers of tequila, as the bats are important pollinators of agave.
NWS: Warmth, Wind Bring Fire Danger to Southern Arizona
Weather Service issues red-flag warning and fire-weather advisory.
Lifeblood of the Desert: Restoration Brings New Life to Santa Cruz River
The river has supported four millennia of agriculture and growth in Tucson.
For Fungus-Infected Frogs, It’s Change or Die
That includes frogs in Arizona, like grass frogs and the threatened Chiricahua leopard frog.
Controlled Burn Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands
Fire will train TFD crews and destroy mosquito habitat.
The Evolution of Television According to David Bianculli
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson students working for political change on behalf of teachers; and artist & author Beth Surdut on mountain lions, and when the hunter becomes the hunted.
The Art of Paying Attention: Mountain Lions
Author and wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut focuses on mountain lions, and how sometimes, the hunter can become the hunted.
How a Tucson Charter School Grew Into an International Network
Also on Arizona Spotlight, artist Beth Surdut watches white-wing doves in her Tucson neighborhood play their version of "pick-up sticks."
Game and Fish: Fox-Bite Victim May Need Medical Attention
Woman reported being "nipped" Tuesday night at Saguaro National Park East.
Poll: Arizonans See Outdoor Recreation as Vital to State Economy
Water conservation also was a top priority for those surveyed.
