Never closer and never farther away: The fight over updating Arizona's rural groundwater law
How a group that was formed to fight the problem resulted in two competing bills, neither of which made it out of the legislature.
Hobbs willing to use administrative action over water
The Governor spent the day in Cochise County meeting with farmers and homeowners.
Hedge funds and foreign farms get water, rural Arizonans get empty wells
A Saudi presence in La Paz County is already well known. So who else is using the area's water?
The Buzz: Arizona/Saudi relations go back long before Fondomonte
We listen to an episode of AZPM's podcast Tapped that traces the link between the two deserts
From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms
What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.
Discovering dynamic history in "Coronado: The New Evidence".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Simon Donovan shares a story about a beloved dog named Betty.
A crisis fraught with possibility: How a massive canal set Arizona up for growth
The Central Arizona Project ensured that the states biggest cities had enough water and brought about a farm boom in the middle of the state.
"A medium guy in general, across the board." Joe Pera talks with Tucson.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Checking in with the Tucson Audubon Society; and a Tucson knitter who is making socks the REAL old-fashioned way.
Sharing lived experience with keen observation.
On this Arizona Spotlight, hear three women who are telling vibrant stories across different mediums.
USDA Under Secretary visits Tucson to assist Tribal agribusinesses promote their products
The visit highlighted the need for increased utilization of USDA programs by tribal businesses and showcased successful initiatives such as a recent trade mission to Canada.
"Taking the camel to the drive-in?" Historian David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.
The Buzz: Efforts to reduce our use of finite resources
We look at efforts to reduce the use of plastic, water and fossil fuels.
Hobbs under pressure to call special session on groundwater
Arizona lawmakers didn’t pass significant bipartisan policy on groundwater reform this year.
Monument Valley's important role in the classic westerns of John Ford & John Wayne.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A local librarian is recognized for his dedication to youth mental health; and a personal story about what the U.S. flag can represent.
As farmers age and the number of farms shrinks, new growers struggle to get started in the agriculture industry
The average American farmer was 58 years old the last time the U.S. Department of Agriculture checked.
