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Proposal Pitches A New National Park in Arizona

Residents hope to turn Chiricahua National Monument into national park.

Desert Heat: Deaths, Rescuers and Ways to Stay Safe

4 people die in record 115-degree heat; how do Tucsonans cope?

Four Rescued from Rain-Swollen Wash in Tucson; No One Injured

Monsoon under way; caution urged in traversing flooded roadways.

Tucsonans Use More Water After Hot Days, Not During

Water utility says data show Mondays after hot weekends are high-use days.

Missing Hiker Found Dead; 4th Victim of Record Heat Wave

Four deaths in Tucson area from 115-degree heat last weekend.

Highest Temp in 21 Years Forecast for Tucson Sunday

High of 114 leads to excessive heat warning through Wednesday night.

Excessive Heat Expected Sunday, Monday in Tucson

Temperatures are expected to top out around 113 in Tucson on Sunday.

Forest Officials: Too Many Unattended Campfires

Crews in Coronado Forest's Catalina District say this is peak fire season.

Springtime Buzz: How to Stay Safe around Swarming Bees

One way to deal with increased pollen-gathering activity: 'Run ... keep running.'

'Compost Cats' Earn National Honor for Reducing Food Waste

Across the nation almost 35 million tons of food go into landfills each year.

Tips for Ensuring Recyclables End Up Being Recycled

20 percent of materials placed into household recycling bins are contaminated

'Promotoras' Enlisted to Grow Rainwater Harvest

Latina community health educators hope to bring about greater awareness.

Bighorn Sheep Population Grows in Santa Catalinas

The program to reintroduce bighorn sheep into the Catalina Mountains is about two and a half years old.

$5.9M for Water Conservation Near Fort Huachuca

Tucson non-profit Arizona Land and Water Trust will get federal money.

Lawsuit: D-M Flights Numerous, Impact Wasn't Studied

Claim asks court to order environmental study of training flights at Tucson AF base.

Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Monsoon, El NiƱo bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.

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