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Green Valley hospital closes

Medical staffing crisis caused wages to skyrocket, says CEO.
Sahuarita Town Hall.

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.
A view of the Santa Rita Mountains from Rancho Sahuarita.

New manufactured housing comes to Sahuarita

The new homes will be less expensive and produce less waste on site.
Members of the Arizona National Guard converse near a row of shopping carts at a food bank in Sahuarita on Feb. 18, 2021.

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.
Children's toys.

Child care centers outside of Tucson eligible for Pima County grants

The $2 million grant program will start accepting applications Friday.
The sign outside of Sahuarita Town Hall.

Sahuarita residents urged to boil water

E. coli bacteria were detected in some samples of the drinking water.
Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, the original drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, keeps his rock 'n roll dreams alive in Creedence Clearwater Revisited.

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.
"New Mexico I-10 mile marker 16 Eastbound. A freshly painted shrine for Rafael and Luis, the Virgin watches me through the plexiglas from her post between the crosses marking the passage of these two travelers, the paint is so fresh the dirt is still blue. It’s good to know you are loved." - Jesse Sensibar

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.
Sahuarita Town Hall.

Economic Upturn Spurs New Housing in Sahuarita

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

Mayor: Sahuarita Working to Meet Recreational Needs of Residents

Residents list picnicking, walking trails, sports fields and community events as top priorities.
The sign outside of Sahuarita Town Hall.

Sahuarita to Consider New Hospital

If approved, it would become the second hospital serving communities immediately south of Tucson.
A view of the Santa Rita Mountains from Rancho Sahuarita.

Sahuarita Gets Funding for Tech and Manufacturing Center

Town hopes to develop hub for business.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

Local Governments Work to Build Consensus to Keep RTA

RTA completed several construction projects in Pima County over the past decade.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (right) and town hall moderator Dan Shearer (left) listen to an audience member's question, Feb. 23, 2017.

Raucous Crowd for McSally's First Town Hall of Year

250 attend, hundreds more wait outside; congresswoman promises more such meetings.
Marana Mayor Ed Honea, Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy and Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath, January 2017.

Southern Arizona Towns Navigating a More Moderate Growth

Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Marana mayors balancing residents' needs with growth, planning and revenue.

Republican Supervisors Candidates in Districts 1, 4

Primary voters have Ray Carroll's seat to fill and a challenge to incumbent Ally Miller.

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