Public Lands

A new documentary called "The River" explores what's underneath the surface of the Colorado River

Mark McLemore

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Crystal Stark stars in Saguaro City Music Theatre's production of "Sister Act"; The future of the Arizona Trail; and "Righteous Brother" Bill Medley still sings about love at 86.

Wildlife

Dozens of inmate-trained wild burros find homes at auction in Florence

Katya Mendoza

The Bureau of Land Management and Arizona Corrections have worked together for more than a decade to train wild horses and burros for adoption.

Indigenous Affairs

A new documentary tells the story of four Girl Scouts who yearn to be "Cookie Queens".

Mark McLemore

Also on Arizona Spotlight, national monuments under fire by the Trump administration; Julieta ASMR explains the basics of her art; and the Zachary family story of survival and love against the odds.

‘The whole world pivots on your district, Juan’: Interior Secretary visits Tucson

Katya Mendoza

Roundtable highlights permitting hurdles, Colorado River crisis and push to compete with China on critical resources.

News

Forest Service releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Hermosa Mine Project near Patagonia

Katya Mendoza

The federal report details environmental impacts and opens a 45-day objection window before a final decision is expected in July.

Indigenous Affairs

Looking back on DOGE National Park layoffs

Katya Mendoza

Revisiting the mass firings that reshaped conservation work and my understanding of who protects America’s parks.

Rep. Ciscomani reintroduces bill to make Chiricahua National Monument Arizona’s next national park

Katya Mendoza

The bill aims to create the state’s fourth national park, boost rural tourism and protect the Wonderland of Rocks.

News

Pinal County site primed for potential industrial development after Board vote

Nick Rommel

Documents call the site "Project Ranger," the same name as a potential New Mexico rocket motor plant.

Feral burros are altering the Sonoran Desert, warns Arizona Game and Fish

Katya Mendoza

A new study links rising burro populations to loss of native vegetation and fewer young saguaros.

Going the distance!

Tony Paniagua

Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.

Conservation groups challenge BLM approval of Copper Creek Mine in Pinal County

Katya Mendoza

Tribes, environmental activists say that the agency lacked sufficient tribal consultation, ignored public input.

Sen. Mike Lee scales back land sale plan but Arizona sites still at risk

Katya Mendoza

Conservation groups warn the new proposal could open cherished public lands to sale, including areas near Organ Pipe and Sky Island ranges.

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