Ruben Gallego becomes first Latino U.S. Senator from Arizona
Gallego will serve on the Banking, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and the Energy and Natural Resources committees.
Tohono O’odham Nation gains co-stewardship over sacred lands
The Tohono O’odham Nation and the Bureau of Land Management agree to co-steward the Baboquivari National Wilderness.
Cholla High School students experience Native art through virtual reality
Students, through the use of virtual reality sets, listened to three different stories from Navajo artists.
Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history
The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.
Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation
An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.
The Buzz: Ensuring Accuracy in Ballots and Information
As election day draws near, we turn our attention to efforts to get information out to voters.
House subcommittee considers bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park
Tribal leaders and local officials weigh in on the potential economic benefit and cultural impact
Federal judge denies tribal nations’ bid to join Grand Canyon Nation Monument lawsuit
A judge denied Arizona Tribal Nations’ request to intervene in a lawsuit over the Grand Canyon National Monument, stating their interests are represented by the U.S. government.
Lithium drilling project temporarily blocked on sacred tribal lands in Arizona
The case is among the latest legal fights to pit Native American tribes and environmentalists against President Joe Biden’s administration.
Arizona tribe wants feds to replace electrical transmission line after a 21-hour power outage
Tribal officials say the transmission line fails routinely and leaves residents and businesses without power — sometimes for days.
Discovering dynamic history in "Coronado: The New Evidence".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Simon Donovan shares a story about a beloved dog named Betty.
Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus
The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year.
Back to school: San Xavier del Bac Mission School reopens after two-year hiatus
Historic catholic school welcomes young learners back to campus with renewed spirit and community support
Rep. Grijalva Proposes Great Bend of the Gila National Monument
The bill would protect nearly 400,000 acres of tribal land from future mining projects.
The Buzz: How the largest Indian water rights settlement in U.S. history aims to rectify historic wrongs
From nation building to water infrastructure, The Buzz explores the path towards water equity and one tribe's dream for true sovereignty.
