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POV: Bisbee '17

A town commemorates the 100th anniversary of the deportation of 1,200 immigrant miners.

Mexico extends $100M reforesting program to Honduras to stem migration

The country had already announced $30 million for a tree-planting program in El Salvador.

Chandler employees to use self-driving cars for work rides

The suburb has been a leader on testing autonomous vehicles in metro Phoenix.

Remittances to Mexico break monthly record In May

Mexicans abroad sent $3.2 million to their home country, 1.5% more than the previous year.

UNESCO designates vaquita porpoise habitat as ‘in danger’

There are estimated to be only 10 remaining vaquita porpoises in the Sea of Cortez.

Waste Not

A new recycling trend in composting toilets puts human waste to work.

Stopping Hate

Acts of hate and expressions of white supremacy are on the rise.

Arizona senators propose drought bill

The bipartisan bill aims to help water utilities plan for dry future

When natural disasters strike, operation BBQ swoops in with relief — and ribs

Everyone involved with Operation BBQ Relief, volunteers and workers say, has at least one "moment" that keeps them hooked on the work.

Tucson company that makes ear-cleaning tech recognized in innovation challenge

The company makes a device resembling headphones that cleans ears.

Fourth Annual Badges and Backpacks

https://www.pimasheriff.org/department-services/badges-backpacks/

Join Design Squad Global Today

Connecting kids ages 10-13 in out-of-school-time programs around the world!

Mexican tomato imports still up after duties were imposed

Import weights in Nogales have increased year-over-year for two months in a row, though opponents warn higher prices are yet to come.

Border Patrol agent with long list of complaints heads to trial in Arizona

Prosecutors said they would introduce evidence Matthew Bowen had injured immigrants in custody on at least four different occasions.

First Responders warn of the dangers of fireworks

Children are most at-risk for fireworks related injuries

500 Gila Topminnows make a splash at The Mission Garden

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