Hobbs under pressure to call special session on groundwater
Arizona lawmakers didn’t pass significant bipartisan policy on groundwater reform this year.
Monument Valley's important role in the classic westerns of John Ford & John Wayne.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A local librarian is recognized for his dedication to youth mental health; and a personal story about what the U.S. flag can represent.
As farmers age and the number of farms shrinks, new growers struggle to get started in the agriculture industry
The average American farmer was 58 years old the last time the U.S. Department of Agriculture checked.
Celebrating one of the Sonoran Desert's most popular visitors.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The secrets of the Vegan Night Market; how the Noyce Teaching Scholarship is helping to find and retain good STEM teachers in Arizona; and Julie Sasse says goodbye to the Tucson Museum of Art.
Experts, beekeepers weigh in on local honey for seasonal allergies
Scientific research hasn’t yet proven that eating honey helps allergies.
As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
Scientists say the risk to people is minimal, but open questions remain, including how widespread the outbreak is and how the virus is spreading.
Native tribes file to dismiss lawsuit threatening Grand Canyon National Monument
Conservations groups joined the tribes in filing to intervene in the case.
Invasive Plant is Causing Concern in the Sonoran Desert
South African native can flourish in Central and Southern Arizona
Gov. Hobbs says she would veto Republican water bill
Hobbs said the bill would bill would favor corporations, hurt small farmers.
Saudi company quits pumping in Butler Valley Basin, but still has other land holdings
Canceled and not renewed leases make up roughly one-third of Fondomonte's owned and leased land.
Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture teaches next generation farmers sustainable practices
With a hope to sustain farming practices in Indigenous communities, the program is training the next generation of growers through their beginning farmer apprenticeship program.
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"?
The Buzz: A legislative look-ahead at water and agriculture
The new legislative session is weeks away, so we look at the state's top water user.
Arizona Thanksgiving meal cost down 28% as turkey prices decrease
Arizona consumers faced “historically high” prices for their Thanksgiving meal ingredients in 2022.
StoryCorps invites you to join "The Great Thanksgiving Listen."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Alejandro Canelos' short stories explore secrets of the desert; How Bisbee is supporting Arizona's pollinators; and the Arizona Wildlife Federation celebrates 100 years.
