Fire fighters battle human-caused fire in Coronado National Forest

A wildfire burning east of the Nogales Airport, has blackened 800 acres.

Efforts by Forest Service officials result in less fire damage

While spectacular wildfires devastate sections of forest land in Arizona every year, Forest Service officials say many wildfires are small, and stay that way because of the inter-agency fire team.

Southern Arizona fire has been contained, serves as reminder of fire danger

Firefighters in southern Arizona were quick to fight a wildfire that has charred 161 acres of the Coronado National Forest, east of Nogales.

Bobcat attack worries experts of possible rabies case

A Show Low woman is recovering after being attacked by a bobcat near her home Sunday.

Gray wolves released into Eastern Arizona may increase genetic diversity

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is monitoring two Mexican gray wolf pups it plans to release soon in Eastern Arizona.

New study: time spent in nature can boost creative thinking

A recent study finds spending some 'down time' in the great outdoors can improve your creativity and problem-solving ability.

Mercury collection programs are failing, toxic compounds ending up in trash

A new report says voluntary programs to keep mercury thermostats out of the trash in Arizona, and across the country, are failing.

Longer, hotter days means ozone season is here

April marks the start of Ozone Season in the Valley, which runs through September -- a longer-than-average season for higher levels of ozone pollution.

Navajo Nation peaks interest of uranium mining companies, again

Uranium mining companies are showing renewed interest in the Navajo Nation. The Farmington Daily Times reports several companies have begged the Tribe for permission to once again mine the uranium-rich land it sits upon.

Lack of temporary pools could cause some desert animals to croak

I was taking a walk after a summer storm in downtown Tucson one evening when I heard a sound I’d never heard before. I thought, is that a flock of sheep?

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