Enter the Earth: Linking Madagascar and Tucson
Enter the Earth is one of the largest direct importers of Madagascan rocks, minerals, and fossils in the USA. We began as a retail store in downtown Asheville in 2002 and then expanded to wholesale in 2004. While our main warehouse is still in North Carolina, we opened our second location in Tucson, Arizona, in 2020....
This Legendary Arizona Spot Keeps Serving Hot Dogs The Old-School Way Generations Prefer
If you follow the aromatic scent of mesquite smoke and pungent mustard through the desert air, it will lead you directly to a Tucson institution where the iconic Sonoran hot dog continues to wear its culinary crown with unpretentious grace. El Güero Canelo on Oracle Road manages to keep things...
Gem & Jam Festival Returns to Tucson Feb. 6–8, 2026 With 80+ Artists
GEM & JAM READIES FOR ITS RETURN WITH MASSIVE 80+ ARTIST LINEUP. After a brief hiatus, Gem & Jam Festival returns to the Sonoran Desert setting of the Pima County Fairgrounds from February 06 through February 08, 2026, bringing its signature collision of music, art, performance, and gem & mineral culture back to...
Gusty wind continues through the weekend
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Gusty winds will continue through the weekend, with gusts up to 50 mph. A wind advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect until Sunday at 2 p.m. for much of Southeastern Arizona. Make sure to secure any loose objects. Low temperatures throughout...
Family, friends, community gather for Juan Cristobal Flores memorial service
A memorial service was held this morning in downtown Tucson for Juan Cristóbal Flores, the victim of a deadly Goodwill donation center shooting during Christmas week.
13 Hole-in-the-Wall Arizona Taco Stands Locals Say Are Always Worth The Trip
Look, I didn’t set out to become Arizona’s unofficial taco detective. But somewhere between a questionable gas station burrito and a life-changing bite of carne asada on a paper plate in the middle of nowhere, I realized something. The best tacos in the state aren’t hiding in fancy...
SheTech Explorer Day Empowers High School Girls in STEM at University of Arizona in...
Furthering its mission to nurture the next generation of women in science and technology, SheTech Explorer Day returns to Tucson on February 12. This event, now in its seventh year, will unfold at the University of Arizona Student Union, inviting high school girls from grades nine through 12 to delve into the world...
Multiple protests in Tucson on Saturday following fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Tucson residents gathered across the city on Saturday to protest ICE after a deadly shooting in Minnesota and U.S. involvement in Venezuela amid national outrage over recent federal actions.
10 Arizona Mexican Bakeries That Feel Like Neighborhood Institutions
Arizona’s Mexican bakeries often feel like expansive living rooms equipped with industrial-strength ovens, where long-time regulars trade knowing smiles over trays of warm conchas and coffee that carries the comforting scent of home. These local landmarks anchor their respective city blocks with a steady, rhythmic...
Arizona’s Rep. Grijalva calls for an investigation into fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Southern Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva says an ICE agent’s fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis is the latest example of what she calls the agency’s fact-distorting propaganda. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was killed Wednesday when an ICE agent fired shots into her vehicle during an immigration...

















