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Jerome: From Mining Boom Town to Artist Haven

Aug 12, 2016 The town, which once housed 1000s of minors, now welcomes 1000s of tourists each day.

Native American Superheroes Get a Chance to Fly

Aug 4, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Education funding changed by Prop 123; meet library writer-in-residence Adrienne Celt, former UA student goes for gold at the Olympics.

Volunteers contribute time & effort to one of Tucson Clean & Beautiful's many tree planting campaigns.

A Greener and Cleaner Community

Jul 29, 2016 Tucson Clean and Beautiful gets new executive director after nearly 30 years.

Is Downtown Tucson a City Center for Everyone?

Jul 29, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The future of Tucson Clean & Beautiful; capturing monsoon lightning in images; "A Book I Love"; and a poem that recalls downtown Tucson's recent heritage.

Downtown Rebound: Conversations on Culture

Jul 29, 2016 Part 6: A lot of people now come downtown, but why? And where were they before?

Rebuilding On the Outside

Jul 22, 2016 A Tucsonan faces stigma, challenges after serving time in prison.

The Adventures of Chris Isaak

Jul 21, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: An effort to change the landscape of Arizona's national parks; and Dímelo tells the story of a young man rebuilding his life after three years in prison.

Chiricahua National Monument is home to hundreds of plants and animal species, including some from the Sonoran Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert.

Proposal Pitches A New National Park in Arizona

Jul 21, 2016 Residents hope to turn Chiricahua National Monument into national park.

"The King of Sting" Talks Arizona Insects

Jul 14, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The future of "Right to Try" for the terminally ill; Tucson street names often stir debate; the swingin' nighlife of Arizona's bats.