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Arizona
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7 things you need to know about Navajo Generating Station’s 2019 closure
The West’s coal giant is going down.
Posted inMarch 20, 2017: The Tree Ring
Where the wild things swim — again
In a borderlands river, improved water quality allows an endangered fish to return.
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
The Grand Canyon, like you’ve never seen it
An artist’s connection to the landscape through her paintings.
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
A new use for old produce
Inside the cross-border operation that saves fresh food from the trash.
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Western states react to Trump’s immigration travel ban
At least eight Republican Congressmen have broken with their party line in opposition.
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
Latest: Second male jaguar spotted in Arizona
New draft recovery plan for the Southwest released.
Posted inDecember 12, 2016: How the Park Service is Failing Women
Death by hot-potting; turkey intimidation; hunting poachers
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inNovember 28, 2016: A Weird and Perfect Wilderness
Hope in a post-nature society
A writer seeks answers from Lake Powell.
Posted inNovember 28, 2016: A Weird and Perfect Wilderness
Armed and amorous, women’s pay and rogue bears
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inNovember 28, 2016: A Weird and Perfect Wilderness
In Arizona, reptile poaching made easy
Why some wildlife crimes are difficult to prosecute.
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How an ‘awakened giant’ used its power on Election Day
In the West, Latino voters did turn out—just not the way analysts expected.
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Election roundup: What happened in the West
A rundown of the West’s political shifts and ballot measures.
Posted inNovember 14, 2016: The Long View
Adventures of a roving Bookmobile driver
This is not your typical library job.
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A roundup of the high-stakes climate races
For the climate-interested voter, these are the Western races to watch on Tuesday.
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‘These big dreams to have everyone prosper’
A conversation with Renae Yellowhorse about the proposal to build a tram to the Colorado River.
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What is a chub, really?
In Arizona, three native chub species were reclassified as one, raising concerns about the management of the species.
Posted inOctober 3, 2016: Purple Rain
Dark money is re-shaping Arizona’s energy fights
The 2010 Citizens United decision is affecting elections on the ground.
Posted inOctober 3, 2016: Purple Rain
The Western races to watch
Democrats hope to nab vulnerable Republican seats.
Posted inOctober 3, 2016: Purple Rain
This election season’s unexpected power players: undocumented immigrants
Donald Trump’s rhetoric is sparking a movement to mobilize Hispanic voters.