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Fires have started popping in Arizona's deserts. But we're not into full-fledged fire season yet.
PHOENIX — The skies above southern Arizona are streaked with darkened clouds. And where there's smoke, there's fire. Over the last month, Cochise, Pima and Pinal counties have already had to grapple with 10 or so wildfires. In a broad curve stretching south along the Mogollon Rim, dry lower deserts have set the stage for an active fire season, even as temperate weather gives firefighters a breather.
Douglas to retake control of animal shelter following months-long investigation
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The city of Douglas said it will retake control of its animal shelter following a months-long investigation. In early March, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office took over the shelter after a resident accused animal control officers of dumping feral cats in the desert. The...
Tombstone Gears Up for 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Levy Discussions at Schieffelin Hall
Tombstone residents, mark your calendars! The upcoming fiscal year's budget is about to hit the stage at Schieffelin Hall. According to a notice posted by the City of Tombstone's official website, the Mayor and City Council are rolling up their sleeves for a series of work sessions and a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget and property tax levy. The first work session is set to turn the gears of local government at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
More than a month without rain, dry streak will continue this week
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — We are staying dry and warm through this week, with occasionally breezy conditions. Temperatures remain near average for this time of year, though we are expecting a marginal warm-up this week. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s in the Tucson area, likely warming...
Cooler and less windy Monday
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — We're expecting a short-lived cool-down on Monday with calmer winds than we saw Sunday. Tucson will reach only the low-to-mid-80s, while other areas in Southern Arizona will only reach the upper-70s. We're expecting warmer temperatures and stronger winds beginning Tuesday. Cochise County Forecast.
Vail USD breaks ground on its newest school
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Vail Unified School District broke ground on Saguaro Creek K-8, the district’s newest school on Thursday, May 2. The district said Saguaro will be its 22nd school. Saguaro Creek will be located at 8150 South Rocking K Ranch Loop and should open in...
Preserving a Final Resting Place
Headstones are the language of the dead. And they spoke to Molly McClure. Pearl Powell Holden, Victor P. Hanson, Mrs. Willie Downs Lavelle and Refugio Solano all made their presence known when McClure purchased Elgin acreage in 2002. What she didn’t know was the extent of the cemetery’s inhabitants. And how to protect them.
Glimpses From Our Past: The Babocomari Creek Bridge
Many area residents and visitors have no doubt used the historic one-lane bridge that crosses the Babocomari River in the village of Elgin. Constructed in 1922, the bridge was (and continues to be) an important feature for the community, and its construction contributed significantly to the development of Elgin. Special thanks to Sue Downing and Terri Basinger Powers for sharing research material and photos used in the preparation of this article.
What’s Happening Here?
Twenty years ago, when my husband and I moved to this area, a realtor remarked that it was a good thing that we were not planning to be here in the summer, because, she said, after April the sidewalks were rolled up and there was nothing going on. What a...
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