Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders
President Donald Trump’s coal order splits Navajo leaders—some see jobs and revenue, others warn of health risks and clinging to a fading industry.
Going the distance!
Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.
The Buzz revisits the legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions
A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona
Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.
BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment
Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.
'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona
National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.
AZ Senate President asks to meet with Interior Secretary to talk uranium mining
This is Senate President Warren Petersen's second attempt to rescind former President Joe Biden's 2023 designation of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
Interior Secretary’s new order sparks concerns over national monument protections
Environmental advocates warn the policy shift could threaten protected public lands in Arizona.
Federal court dismisses lawsuit challenging Grand Canyon National Monument
Court dismisses lawsuit from state legislative republicans challenging former president Joe Biden's Grand Canyon National Monument designation, ruling lawmakers lacked standing.
Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal
A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.
Tohono O’odham Nation gains co-stewardship over sacred lands
The Tohono O’odham Nation and the Bureau of Land Management agree to co-steward the Baboquivari National Wilderness.
Conservation groups petition Arizona Game and Fish Commission to ban hound hunting practices
The Center for Biological Diversity and others, call for a statewide ban on using dog packs to hunt wildlife, citing threats to endangered species and fair chase ethics.
The Buzz: Take a trip into Kartchner Caverns
We mark 50 years since the cave's discovery and 25 years since it opened to the public with a tour.
Coronado National Forest to add 2-mile connector to Finger Rock Trail
First project under the Santa Catalina Trail Plan offers improved access and opportunities.
