Petition seeks endangered status for rapidly declining desert songbird
The Center for Biological Diversity urges federal protection as the species nears collapse in U.S. deserts.
EPA backs Arizona’s bid to regulate underground injection wells.
Shift praised by lawmakers as a step towards control and streamlined permitting during a signing ceremony today.
Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language
A team of researchers recorded thousands of vocalizations made by wild chimpanzees in the Taï National Park in Ivory Coast.
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The new ban will continue on a "month-by-month basis, until a significant window of containment is achieved," said the USDA
Federal judge pauses Oak Flat land swap until a SCOTUS decision
The ruling comes two days after arguments were heard.
A dry winter on the Colorado River has big reservoirs on track for trouble
The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry
Apache Stronghold asks court to temporarily halt Oak Flat land swap
Apache Stronghold seeks to halt a land swap at Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, as the court weighs religious rights and mining plans ahead of a possible SCOTUS review.
The Master - Apprentice program preserves not only mariachi, but women in mariachi.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sound Fiction returns with James Mustard's "Homestead on Bellatrix Prime"; celebrating the return of the Elegant Trogon to Madera Canyon; and "A Book I Love" from Cyclovia Tucson 2025.
Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park
A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.
One Tree at a Time
Planting roots today for a cooler, healthier, and more beautiful Tucson tomorrow.
Over 2,000 acre wildfire in Cochise County at 22% containment
The fire started on Monday. The cause is still unknown.
Desert Plants – Beebrush
Sonoran Desert native beebrush has flowers with a sweet aroma, no thorns, and is easy to grow.
Free Bird
The Raptor Free Flight Program at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum allows guests to see birds of prey in a spectacular fashion.
Lessons From Lockdown: How COVID Changed Our Relationship To Nature
Soon after the COVID lockdowns, news stories emerged about wild animals roaming city streets. This period has provided useful data about animal behavior.
The Buzz revisits our trip down the Verde River
As the show prepares to take a break, we listen back to our favorite episode.
