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Atascosa Borderlands: Connecting the land, the wildlife, and the people.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times; and, how do YOU pronounce "Sahuarita"?

Art is Rachel Ivanyi's first language.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How do YOU pronounce "Sahuarita"?, and a profile of Brad Lancaster, water harvester.

We should go where the water is

Arizona’s economy runs on growth. But as the state is forced to make cuts in its water usage, it will have to reconsider what the housing developments built to accommodate that growth look like and even how many more people it can realistically handle.

Green Valley hospital closes

Medical staffing crisis caused wages to skyrocket, says CEO.

Sahuarita to partner with growing water management company

The mayor and council decided against using eminent domain to block the company from acquiring infrastructure in town.

New manufactured housing comes to Sahuarita

The new homes will be less expensive and produce less waste on site.

Sahuarita breaks ground on new food bank

With the need for assistance growing during the pandemic, the town has received assistance from the Arizona National Guard.

Child care centers outside of Tucson eligible for Pima County grants

The $2 million grant program will start accepting applications Friday.

Sahuarita residents urged to boil water

E. coli bacteria were detected in some samples of the drinking water.

Drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford and the final tour of Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Also: The latest on the trial of Scott Warren, and what it means for humanitarian aid on the U.S. / Mexico border; and two Hollywood versions of the story of Judge Roy Bean.

Signs of Life and Death Along Southwestern Highways

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Commemorating the Powell Expedition 150 years later; The Kindred launch "One Book, One Community", and Rollies Mexican Patio's homegrown cuisine.

Economic Upturn Spurs New Housing in Sahuarita

The town has seen a 40 percent increase in residential construction permits over last year.

Mayor: Sahuarita Working to Meet Recreational Needs of Residents

Residents list picnicking, walking trails, sports fields and community events as top priorities.

Sahuarita to Consider New Hospital

If approved, it would become the second hospital serving communities immediately south of Tucson.

Sahuarita Gets Funding for Tech and Manufacturing Center

Town hopes to develop hub for business.

Local Governments Work to Build Consensus to Keep RTA

RTA completed several construction projects in Pima County over the past decade.

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