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A scene from the film "DUSTWUN", written and directed by Genevieve Anderson.

DUSTWUN - A film about life, death & trust on the U.S. / Mexico border.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Imago Dei Middle School is building community with food; and - can a borderlands hotel that has survived a century endure the COVID-19 pandemic?

Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy

The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.

An autonomous tractor-trailer owned by TuSimple shown at a Tucson Press event Sept. 12, 2018.

Autonomous Truck Company to Add 500 jobs in Tucson

TuSimple credits Arizona's business-friendly regulations.

A line of lockers at a high school.

Vail Unified Asks Voters to Approve $61.3 Million Bond For More Schools

Superintendent says some schools are at capacity, others are near.

The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

Park Service: Saguaro National Park Adds $88M to Economy

Economic impact of park grows 20 percent in one year, the agency said in an annual report.

Mayor Rothschild, center, attends a ribbon-cutting for a new expansion at Raytheon last week. The expansion was made possible by realigning a road and allowed the city to install water lines prior to the arrival of a tenant.

Rothschild: Prepped Industrial Space Entices Employers to Tucson

Tucson's mayor said making sure vacant land is ready for industry helps attract jobs.

Local officials and Raytheon executives gather to cut the ribbon on the newest addition to Raytheon Missile System's Tucson facility.

Raytheon Opens New Buildings in Latest Expansion

Research and development facility will employ 2,000 new workers.

UA Film Students Dream in Widescreen

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Teachers take their message to the Capitol; an exclusive interview with Linda Ronstadt; and the Center for Creative Photography celebrates Ansel Adams.

Fire crews at Tucson International Airport welcome the first arrival of a maiden flight at the airport.

Airport Authority's Economic Impact Estimated at $7.4 Billion a Year

Most recent estimate shows nearly 50 percent increase in economic impact in the past five years.

A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Drop in House Flipping May Point to Growth in Home Prices

Investors appear to be buying and holding on to their inventory instead of selling.

A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Home Prices Continue to Grow at Start of 2018

Housing market remains "hot," pushing prices toward housing bubble highs

Jobs Report Shows Growth in Tucson, State

Previously discouraged workers are returning to the labor force.

A pothole on a Tucson street.

2017 Brings More Talk of Roads in Tucson Government

Pima County, Tucson Council political party makeup remains the same. Both bodies talk of road fixes.

U.S. currency in various denominations.

Arizona's Minimum Wage Going Up Jan 1

The raise means more than $1,000 more a year for full-time workers.

A new home being built on Tucson's Northwest side.

Tucson Home Prices Continue Climb, May Push House Construction

Growing home prices may push revenue up high enough that builders feel safe making spec homes again.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake at a Tucson ceremony in which he received an award in from the Arizona Sheriffs Association.

Sen. Flake: End to NAFTA Would Hurt U.S. Economy

Flake predicted a rise in unemployment, farm subsidies and illegal immigration if trade deal is ended.

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