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Ecologists and artists in Nogales to celebrate new jaguar
A jaguar projected on the border wall is part of a dynamic wildlife-themed installation by Lauren Strohacker. Artist Lauren Strohacker is creating a large-format projection of multiple species that roam the borderlands, with an emphasis on jaguars. She talked about the meaning of her work. “It's kind of this reminder...
'Fentanyl is getting past us': Federal officials in Arizona work to combat growing crisis
NOGALES, Ariz. — Federal and city officials in Nogales said they’re using new resources and approaches to tackle a growing crisis spilling across the border. On Thursday, the Drug Enforcement Agency said 'fentanyl is the greatest and most urgent drug threat' in America. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Los funcionarios...
Supervisors Appoint New Treasurer
On May 7, 2024, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Mr. Alejandro I. Paz as Santa Cruz County Treasurer. Mr. Paz was appointed to replace Ms. Elizabeth Gutfahr, who resigned from the position on April 12, 2024. The appointment is valid through December 31, 2024, and Mr. Paz will begin serving in his role on May 13, 2024.
How the Hermosa NEPA Public Scoping Period Will Work
On May 10, 2024, the Coronado National Forest will publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Federal Register, initiating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process and 30-day scoping period for the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project (Hermosa Project). The proposed EIS will evaluate and disclose the potential environmental effects of the South32 Hermosa Inc. Critical Minerals Exploration and Mine Plan of Operations submitted by the proponent, South32 Hermosa Inc.
Ike Isakson to Retire as PVFR Chief
Chief Ike Isakson has announced his retirement as chief of the. . His last day as acting chief will be June 30. “It’s time to relieve some stress, not spend hours at the computer, and learn to relax a little, which I probably won’t be able to do, but I’ll try,” Isakson said this morning. “My heart attack a month ago was a wake-up call that’s it’s time. I will remain an active member of the PVFR, just without the stress of being chief.”
How Nogales and Notre Dame kept baseball seasons alive
Nogales' resiliency was on full display Monday night when it was trailing by a run in the bottom of the eighth inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Ralphie Felix and David Zazueta saved the Apaches' season with Felix driving in the tying run and Zazueta's double winning it 7-6 the elimination in walk-off fashion in the 5A double-elimination state baseball tournament. ...
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