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The most prominent mining operation in the Baboquivari Mountains was the Allison Mine, yielding gold and silver.

County lobbyist is hopeful the legislative sales tax measure will fare better next year.

A major component of the project is an increase in Mexican police officers and first responders who have been specially trained by ADOT.

Pending congressional bill could make 280,000 people ineligible for SNAP help in Arizona; 40,000 children could lose school lunches.

State request to add AHCCCS work requirements is still pending, however.

The Pinery Fire in Cochise County was estimated to have grow to between 1,100 to 1,200 acres, officials said Sunday.

Horvath serves as assistant chief at Golder Ranch; was previously chief of Mountain Vista Fire District.

The man was in a crosswalk, but police say he crossed against the light.

Since 1947, the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen’s Fund has helped pay for 40,070 children to go to camp.