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Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting

Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.

Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.

Mt. Lemmon Fees to Change Starting July 4

Recreation area will charge visitors in 11 individual sites instead of as a whole.

Prescott in Mourning: 19 Firefighters Killed

1,000 jam auditorium for memorial; tears, eulogies, prayers, moment of silence mark Sunday's tragedy.

S. AZ Ranchers Face Drought Without Help

Farm bill extension excludes needed emergency assistance

Tucson Seeks Reduced Plastic Bag Use

City will track use, recycling; no enforcement mechanism included

Learning From Asteroids Pummeling Mars

UA HiRISE camera documents space-rock strikes on red planet

AZ Week: Water Supply, Demand Assessed

Colorado River already overdrawn, but all parties acting with urgency

New Wastewater Plant Will Meet Fed Standards

Roger Road plant's odors also will be controlled; building done in 2014

EPA Wants to Clear Air in Grand Canyon

Navajo Generating Station's emissions targeted in proposed new rule

Ballot Measure Sought on AZ State Parks Funding

Initiative seeks to protect funding from state budget transfers

State Parks Getting Own Fund

Legislature moving to return control of revenues

Oracle State Park To Re-open After Two-Year Closure

Private group donates enough funds to balance state budget cuts and operate the park part-time

AZ Week: Water Legislation Needed, Expert Says

State faces 'critical threshold' in 2035, when usage will exceed supply

Episode 18: State Water Situation Still Serious

A snowy winter won't save Arizona from its water woes, but does give water managers more time to plan for inevitable drier periods ahead

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