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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador greets supporters.

Understanding the Approach of Mexico's New President

A discussion about early stances on issues of trade and immigration.
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Mexico City’s first elected female mayor, holds up a hand with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as Mexico City Congress President José de Jesús Martín del Campo looks on.

Mexico City Swears In its First Elected Female Mayor

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is an environmental engineer and former head of a Mexico City borough.
Walking down the road near the Bear Canyon Trail in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, February 2018.

National Forest Offices Closed, Recreation Sites Open on Wednesday

All federal offices will be closed on Dec. 5th for a national day of mourning.
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he'll push for anti-poverty programs in meeting with members of the U.S. Cabinet.

Arizona, Phoenix Leadership to Join Mexican Presidential Inauguration

Delegations from the state and capital are heading to Mexico City for the inauguration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Saturday.
A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

House Passes Bill to Boost Cross-Border Academic Collaboration

The legislation encourages U.S.-Mexico academics and business.
The international line between Mexico and the U.S. ends at the Pacific Ocean, with Tijuana on the left.

Mexico Requests US Investigation Into Use of Tear Gas at Border

The diplomatic note expressed concerns after U.S. agents launched tear gas at the border in the San Diego-Tijuana region.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office Director Henry Lucero sits for an interview with Lorraine Rivera at ICE headquarters in Phoenix on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

Asylum-Seeking Women Targeted by Smugglers

Single women with children are often forced to take in an unkown male to get into the U.S.
Then Arizona Sen. Katie Hobbs, in 2016.

Arizona's Future Secretary of State Vows to be Nonpartisan

Democrat Katie Hobbs claimed victory over Republican Steve Gaynor in close race.

City of Tucson Shuts Down Homeless Camp

Cites health code violations and illegal use of property
Female bighorn sheep.

More Bighorn Sheep Restored to Historical Ranges

Arizona Game and Fish continues to re-establish the species.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Sonoran Gov. Claudia Pavlovich at a June 2017 Arizona-Mexico Commission summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. The commission also met in November 2017 in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.

Sonoran Leadership Welcomes Ducey’s Re-election

The governor of the Mexican state highlighted Ducey's support for the so-called Arizona-Sonora Megaregion.
The I-10 Sacaton rest area reopened after 10 months of renovations.

Busy I-10 Rest Stop Opens After Closing for Almost a Year

Multimillion-dollar renovation complete, the Sacaton stop is the only rest area between Casa Grande and Phoenix.
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick speaks to the media, Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018.

Familiar Name Will Lead Kirkpatrick Staff

Ron Barber is out of retirement to join the Kirkpatrick team.
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva speaks the the Pima County Democratic Party election night event, Nov. 6, 2018.

Grijalva Promises Investigations Into Trump Appointees

Democrats take control of the House in January, which will bring changes to the relationship with the White House.
Rev. Magdalena Schwartz, center with blue jacket, briefs volunteers on Oct. 17 at Central Christian Church in Mesa before a large group of undocumented immigrant families and asylum seekers are dropped by federal authorities.

Trump Promises Migrant Tent Cities; Family Releases Continue in Arizona

The president said he will order massive tent cities to hold migrants, while authorities continue to release families.
TPD Chief Chris Magnus holds up an anti-opioid nasal spray all officers in the department carry, Nov. 2, 2018

Tucson Police Focusing on Opioids

The department wants other law enforcement agencies to join their efforts.

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