1. Radio
  2. Arizona Border

More Arizona Border Stories

Douglas, Arizona, 2017.

Border residents brace for change with approach of closure to nonessential travel

Both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas were left wondering what comes next as the Friday night restriction neared.
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge encompasses nearly 118,000 acres southwest of Tucson and includes a stretch of the border with Mexico.

Borderlands symposium explores web of people, wildlife in Sonoran Desert

The Ajo conference last week brought together scientists, tribal leaders and community members.
The U.S.-Mexico border fence.

Arizona House bill would set aside $1M for border cameras

Some members questioned whether bill crosses the line into federal border enforcement.
The dome of the Arizona Capitol Museum in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to let landowners build border walls with no permits

Private landowners wouldn't need to ask the city or county for a permit under the legislation, which is heading to the Arizona Senate.
Mayor Regina Romero meets with reporters minutes before being sworn into office. December 2, 2019

Tucson City Council could call for end of "remain in Mexico" policy

The message to the president is supported by by Romero and Kozachick.
Author and gender non-conforming activist Jacob Tobia.

"Everyone has a coming-of-gender story." - Jacob Tobia

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Modernism Week honors the legacy of architect Judith Chafee; and three films that expose realities of the immigrant experience.
Art Car World is a museum that exhibits decorated vehicles from different places and artists.

Douglas is turning to tourism for an economic boost

The city is conducting tours twice a month in the community.
Tucson Sector Chief Roy Villareal speaks at an Oct. 7, 2019 news conference in Tucson about the death of agent Robert Hotten.

Border Patrol agent dies during search in remote area

The FBI is leading the investigation into the agent's death south of Patagonia.
Vice President Mike Pence visited Caterpillar in Green Valley to push for passage of the USMCA. October 3, 2019

Pence pushes new NAFTA in Green Valley

In a visit Thursday, the Vice President urged locals to push for passage of the USMCA agreement.
Sen. Marth McSally (R) during an interview with Arizona 360 at the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in Nogales, Arizona on January 22, 2019.

McSally defends Huachuca money going to border wall

The U.S. senator from Arizona says $30 million will be replaced in a future budget.
Verónica Reyes-Escudero examines photos from the de la Torre family collection at UA Special Collections.

UA Special Collections: Preserving the Stories

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The TUSD's ongoing debate about expanding sex education; Is there any hope left for the 2019 monsoon?; and has Arizona's "stupid motorist law" increased flash flood safety?
Existing bollard-style fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Fort Huachuca loses funding due to border wall redirect

The loss of money comes despite earlier assurances it was safe.
Parked Tucson Police Department cars.

TPD chief says sanctuary initiative threatens major investigations

One of the writers of the initiative says interagency cooperation will not be affected.
Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, is photographed collecting lunar samples at Station no. 1 during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity at the Descartes landing site. This picture, looking eastward, was taken by Astronaut John W. Young, commander. Duke is standing at the rim of Plum crater, which is 40 meters in diameter and 10 meters deep. The parked Lunar Roving Vehicle can be seen in the left background.

Geoff Notkin on the past - and future - of space exploration.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Mexican rock stars sing out about immigration; and a party to celebrate the "The Queen of the Night" at Tohono Chul.
A Border Patrol vehicle at the fence on the U.S.-Mexico border near Nogales.

Border Patrol agent with long list of complaints heads to trial in Arizona

Prosecutors said they would introduce evidence Matthew Bowen had injured immigrants in custody on at least four different occasions.
A soldier installs concertina wire along the border wall near the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. The wire is meant to deter people from jumping the wall illegally, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Grijalva: Going to Mexico could give Trump an 'epiphany'

The congressman from Tucson wants to see the President visit Mexico's border with Arizona.

Selected Archive Filters

Arizona, Border
Back to Top
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona