October 22, 2026

TUCSON

ARIZONA HEALTH TUCSON

Prepare for extreme heat in Arizona

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People who suffer from heat-related illnesses do so because their bodies are not able to cool themselves properly. Very high body temperatures can damage the brain and other vital organs. Heat stroke is the most serious and dangerous heat-related illness that can even cause Death. Stay indoors with air conditioning as much as possible, carry […]
EDITORIAL ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS TUCSON

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation launching pool rentals for 2024 swim season

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PIMA COUNTY, April 30, 2024 – Starting May 2, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation (NRPR) will begin offering private pool rentals at three locations. “Pima County Parks and Recreation has seen a growing interest in residents wanting to rent County pools for private events each summer,” said NRPR recreation superintendent Grant Bourguet. “Our […]
EVENTS TUCSON

Construction Starts for Barrio Nopal Park

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Construction starts at the new Ward 1 Barrio Nopal Park in May. The 5.7-acre park at S. Nogales Hy., between Aragon Rd. and Elvira Rd., will feature a playground with a shade structure, splash pad, restroom, accessible sidewalks and soft walking paths, water harvesting areas, ramadas, and a picnic area. This brand-new $3.8 million neighborhood […]
EDUCATION POLITICS TUCSON

Immigration and Street Releases

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The meter is running on the end of federal funds for the immigrants who are staying at Casa Alitas and the other county shelter site. The estimate is those funds will run out around the end of March. Last week in San Diego they already saw their funding end. They’ve been seeing roughly 900 daily […]
FAMILY TUCSON

A Difficult Question

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    Let me start by asking you a rather difficult question: “If there had been a death in your family yesterday, what would you be doing today?” It’s not something that we like to think about, I know, because it’s probably one of the toughest questions you will ever have to face. If you […]
TUCSON

Ready, Set, Rec

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The Ready, Set, Rec van schedule for February is now out. Here’s the schedule for you to clip and tape to your refrigerator. We at the ward 6 office are grateful to all of the parks staff who support the work of this program citywide.

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