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Crown King Fire Slows, Cooler Weather Seen

At 16,240 acres, it's biggest AZ fire so far this season
An aerial tanker over ther Gladiator Fire in northern Arizona begins dropping its fire retardant.

Crown King Fire Lines Hold Another Day

Blaze's spread slowed despite drastic weather conditions
The Gladiator Fire near Crown King, AZ, burns along a ridge line; stain from fire retardant drop is at left.

Firefighters Make Progress at Crown King

Blaze nears 15,000 acres, as crews work to contain westward movement
The Bull Flat Fire on the Fort Apache Agency in eastern Arizona left this scene in its wake. The fire is almost totally contained.

Crown King Fire Tops 14,000 Acres

Fire restrictions in effect; the outlook in Coronado National Forest

AZ Week: Big Wildfire Year Predicted

Ongoing drought means 'we’re flammable now,' official says
The Bull Flat Fire on Fort Apache Indian Agency land in eastern Arizona.

UPDATED: 4 AZ Wildfires Surpass 22,000 Acres

More than 1,200 firefighters on the lines; state restrictions in effect
As the state's financial crisis forces state parks to close, small-town Florence, Arizona, is trying to keep its local state park open.

Ballot Measure Sought on AZ State Parks Funding

Initiative seeks to protect funding from state budget transfers
April sky over Tucson

Mixed Grades for Pima County Air Quality

Small particulates minimal, but ground-level ozone remains problem
Black bear roaming in Huachuca Mountains (file photo)

Bear Season is Upon Us

First Southern Arizona sighting of the year occurred last week

What's the Buzz? Backyard Beekeeping

Tucsonans see their honeymakers getting active with spring's arrival
State Parks

State Parks Getting Own Fund

Legislature moving to return control of revenues
Winter wonder desert style: an abundance of wildflowers on the bloom. Here, golden poppies.

Desert Splendor: Winter Wildflowers in Abundance

December rains, January warmth mean season arriving early and expected to be good

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
Sandhill Cranes in Flight

Snowbirds Star in Annual Celebration

Hundreds flock to Willcox for business-boosting birding festival
Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking north from a ridge line south of the site.

Copper at the Crossroads Part 2: To Dig or Not to Dig?

Both sides weigh in over the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine southeast of Tucson

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