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The Curley School

The Curley School in Ajo, Arizona, originally built in 1919 was in danger of being demolished. Now, it’s model for historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and regional and economic development.

Arizona Poor-to-Average on Public-Lands Scorecard

Energy development and access had room for improvement compared to other western states.

Kindness, Empathy, and Resilience

This collection of videos and lesson plans is about kindness, empathy, and the importance of practicing mindfulness.

Bringing Independence to Mexican Children Living With Disabilities

Cross-border nonprofit has built hundreds of specialty wheel chairs for children.

Jobs, Environment and Crime are Key for Ward 6 Candidates

Central Tucson Council race features incumbent Democrat, Republican and Green Party challengers.

Pima Animal Care Center to Expand Foster Program

$573,000 grant may create a model for other shelters to follow.

Democrats Trail McSally in Campaign Fundraising

The numbers are in, and most candidates can’t compare

Oro Valley Council Proposes $17M Bond for Naranja Park

Prop. 454 asks voters to approve a $17 million bond for new fields and amenities for Naranja Park

Exploring Music: Unfinished Symphonies

Elgar, Mahler, Bruckner and other symphonists left fantastic but tantalizingly unfinished music that we’ll explore this week.

Measure Would Raise Tucson Sales Tax to Fund Preschool

Supporters of Proposition 204 say it gives kids a leg up; skeptical voices say it is regressive or ill-defined.

TEP to Buy Electricity Generated by Natural Gas from Gila Bend Plant

New deal includes option to buy the unit outright within the next three years.

UA Astronomer Among First to 'See' Star Collision in Space

Two neutron stars collide to create gravitational waves detected on earth and allow for observation.

Tucson Housing Prices Come Close to Highest in a Decade

Low inventory continues to push home prices up.

Episode 337: Honorably Discharged from the Military, and Deported

Custom wheelchairs made for bumpy roads, and a system of math education developed south of the border.

Episode 159: Tucson Nears Vote for City Council Seats

Also, the January 8th Memorial Foundation is making a final fundraising push to start construction.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 407

The Curley School in Ajo, Arizona; Barriers to Care; The Other Way; The Farrier

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