Hermosillo holds its breath as a pivotal rainy season nears. After years of little rain, the region is scrambling to quench the thirst of a growing city, while rural Sonorans fear they will be left high and dry.
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Nina Kravinsky/KJZZIn a hot and dry city, pockets of shade feel precious. Scientists say they’ll continue to be key as the sprawling city’s population nears 1 million. -
Nina Kravinsky/KJZZThe Sonoran capital’s water utility is working to shore up its supply in case a yearslong dry spell continues. Experts say it has its work cut out for it. -
Nina Kravinsky/KJZZOfficials are trying to shore up a long-term water supply solution for the growing capital city of Hermosillo. But in the town of Banámichi, ranchers and residents are worried quenching the city’s thirst will leave them high and dry. -
Murphy Woodhouse/KJZZSouth of the border, in the Mexican state of Sonora, the city of Hermosillo is dealing with ongoing water shortage and the various ways it impacts all walks of life. KJZZ’s Nina Kravinsky recently reported an illuminating series of stories about how drought is shaping life there, and joined The Show to discuss.
South of the border, in the Mexican state of Sonora, the city of Hermosillo is dealing with ongoing water shortage and the various ways it impacts all walks of life. KJZZ’s Nina Kravinsky recently reported an illuminating series of stories about how drought is shaping life there, and joined The Show to discuss.
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The move comes after a nearly yearlong ban of Mexican cattle into the United States to protect against the New World screwworm parasite. -
The San Luis port of entry from Sonora, Mexico, is Arizona’s westernmost border crossing, and could see delays for four to five months starting later this month. -
No cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite have been reported in Arizona, but USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in the state has recommendations for ranchers to protect against it. -
Mexican immigrants sent less money back to their country of origin last year, after 11 consecutive years of increased remittances, according to BBVA. Now, they appear to be increasing again. -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says has confirmed the parasitic fly larva in a three-week-old calf in south Texas.
