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    Elvira’s has arrived from Nogales, Sonora, and is making a splash already. Photo by Scott A. Taras | Special for the Green Valley News  Nov 7, 2009
    Monroy wanted then and still wants to open locations in Tucson and Phoenix, but was convinced by local businessman Todd Harrison to try Tubac. Elvira s, which opened in late August, has been welcomed enthusiastically by customers coming not only from Tubac and Green Valley, but from Rio Rico, Sonoita, Sahuarita, Tucson, Phoenix and across the border. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Walking in my shoes  Nov 7, 2009
    missmel wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:30 PM:" A Scorpian is a yummy yummy drink sold in Tucson that contains unholy amounts of alcohol, particularly rum.Perhaps that is what Mr. Valdez meant by pointing out that the Hedgehog loves Scorpians...makes sense to me!Scorpians may attract buzzards, but mostly they attract college students, rowdy bachleorettea and stressed out bankers. Scorpians really do make sense in this comparison! Streesed out mayors should have a Scorpian once in a while. It is good for... (Nogales International, AZ)

    The Galaxy Diner on Historic Route 66, Flagstaff.  Nov 7, 2009
    Lindy's on 4th, Tucson. If you're obsessing over cholesterol, steer clear of this joint. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Women's Soccer Falls in Overtime to Arizona State, 1-0  Nov 7, 2009
    Oregon State will return to action on Sunday, Nov. 8, as the Beavers travel to Tucson, Ariz. for an important match with Arizona at 10:00 a.m. The match with the Wildcats concludes the regular season for the Beavers as Oregon State is looking for its first NCAA Women's Soccer Championship berth since the 1994 season. (Pac-10.org)

    5 resorts retain AAA's 5-diamond distinction  Nov 7, 2009
    Ventana Room at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson is a previous recipient but closed earlier this year. The four-diamond award winners will be announced later this month, AAA said. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Best Things to Do at Christmas in T...  Nov 6, 2009
    Best Things to Do at Christmas in Tucson Arizona. Best Things to Do at Christmas in Tucson Arizona ... Here's a round-up of the best things to do at Christmas under Tucson, Arizona's sunny blue skies, from family activities to holiday events. (Suite101.com)

    Richard Stoehr (Dick) Alexander  Nov 5, 2009
    After receiving a degree in journalism from the University of Arizona in 1957, he joined the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, starting as a beat reporter and eventually writing a weekly entertainment column and serving as President of the Tucson Press Club. In 1961 Dick met the love of his life, Patricia Ann (Pat) Payn. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Cougars Get Feisty In Football Practice  Nov 5, 2009
    Coming off yet another game where they were unable to put any points on the board in the first quarter, the Washington State University football team was in a feisty mood at practice as they prepared for their fifth road game in the past six weeks when they travel to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    VERNEL E. JOHNSON 1919-2009  Nov 4, 2009
    Vern Johnson, of Tucson and formerly of Green Valley, passed away on Oct. 20, 2009, after a long illness ... He is survived by his oldest son Mark Johnson of Kilchberg, Switzerland; his youngest son Michael Johnson and wife Laurie of Tucson; daughter Susan Johnson of Sahuarita; and his grandson Jake, whom he loved with all his heart. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up...  Nov 4, 2009
    00001F05 00001ECE Politics. After a flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up. (The Drudge Report)

    Ryan Hess is battling cancer, but he’s not alone. He lives in Sahuarita with his wife, Margie, and their children, Hallie and Max.  Nov 4, 2009
    At the time of his diagnosis, Hess was finishing his first year as a podiatry resident at the Veterans Administration in Tucson. Ryan has used the last of his vacation leave and he is the sole provider for his family. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Spring slate includes pair at Miller Park  Nov 3, 2009
    All games begin at 1 p.m. MST unless otherwise noted) Thursday, March 4 at Giants in Scottsdale Friday, March 5 at Athletics in Phoenix Saturday, March 6, split-squad vs. Giants Saturday, March 6, split-squad at Rockies in Tucson Sunday, March 7 vs. Reds Monday, March 8 vs. Mariners Tuesday, March 9, at Cubs in Mesa Wednesday, March 10, at Padres in Peoria Thursday, March 11, vs. Athletics Friday, March 12, vs. Cubs Saturday, March 13, split-squad vs. Rockies split-squad Saturday, March 13,... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)

    Watch the pilot!  Nov 1, 2009
    Ask the Pilot - Salon. Follow Tech & Business. (Salon)

    Wildcats Top Cougars, 3-1  Nov 1, 2009
    - The No. 18 Arizona Volleyball team, knowing it needed to win in order to keep pace in the treacherous Pac-10 Conference, knocked off No. 21 Washington State tonight at McKale Center, 3-1. and both notched 15 kills on the night as Owens also provided the Cats with 11 digs to record her third straight double-double and 11th overall on the season. (Pac-10.org)

    Hidden costs lurk in approving the JTED program in SCVUSD 35  Nov 1, 2009
    Calls to Kirk Perrini, coordinator of career and post-secondary counseling at JTED, in Tucson have not been returned ... For Rio Rico High School (RRHS) to participate in the Pima JTED program, it will involve students traveling to Tucson and back for each class. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Green-building advocates coming to Phoenix  Nov 1, 2009
    The tours and events will cut across all areas of environmentally sound design, construction and activity while venturing as far south as Tucson and as far north as Flagstaff ... Science ials (Tucson) ... Culture g in Southern Arizona (Tucson). (AZCentral -- Business)

    Focus shorts  Nov 1, 2009
    Sign in to OregonLive. Don't have an account. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Travel QA: Streamlined AZ  Oct 31, 2009
    Start with a scenic drive through Saguaro National Park outside Tucson and then head just south of town to San Xavier del Bac Mission (surprisingly ornate inside and especially pretty outside as the sun sets). Make it a weekend trip and add Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone (an hourlong stop will be all you need; that, and the right kitschy frame of mind) and Bisbee. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Arizona tribe opens Las Vegas-style casino  Oct 30, 2009
    "I look at this as just another opportunity for people in the Valley or people from Tucson to say, 'Gee, let's stay at Gila River' or 'Hey, let's stay at Radisson Fort McDowell.' ". Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)

    17th-Ranked Crusaders Travel To Fordham On Saturday  Oct 27, 2009
    In addition, Junior wide receiver Freddie Santana (Staten Island, N.Y.) has totaled 22 receptions for 324 yards and two touchdowns, senior wide receiver Nick Cole (Tucson, Ariz. has posted 19 catches for 178 yards and five scores, junior wide receiver Rob Koster (Bellerose, N.Y.) has caught 14 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns, and sophomore wide out Charles McCall (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Patriotleague.com)

    The confused, tangled life of Shawna Forde  Oct 26, 2009
    In a few days Gilchrist began receiving e-mails from a Minuteman in Tucson who had previously let Forde s teenage daughter live at his home ... Forde was fascinated with Adams Project Bluelight, which he ran in the desert south of Tucson ... Ong spent close to two weeks with Forde in the desert, living at a campground south of Tucson that different Minutemen groups were using as a staging area for their border activities. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    ASU Women's Soccer Defeated by Arizona 2-1 in Double Overtime  Oct 25, 2009
    Tinnin scores her second goal of the season in loss. Junior forward Karin Volpe tied for the team lead with four shots on Friday. (Thesundevils.com)

    '06 travel-abuse scandal haunts 2 finalists for city-manager job  Oct 24, 2009
    Of the seven trips, four were to various destinations in Mexico for meetings of the Arizona Mexico Commission, of which Cavazos is a board member; a fifth meeting was held in Tucson. The other two trips were to Las Vegas and San Francisco for Western Urban Water Coalition meetings. (AZCentral -- News)

    Video: Sun Devil Soccer Update  Oct 23, 2009
    Sun Devils travel to Tucson Friday night to face Arizona ... The Arizona State women s soccer team returns to action Friday night when it travels to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats. (Thesundevils.com)

    Titan Missile Museum volunteers Sam Densler, Len Dendorf, Norm Goetz, Tom McDonnell and Jim McMillan, not pictured, were busy Tuesday working on a float for the White Elephant Parade. Photo by Jaime Richardson | Green Valley News  Oct 21, 2009
    United States Submarine Veterans Tucson Base. 11. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Claim Filed In Phoenix Airport Death  Oct 20, 2009
    She was on her way by herself from New York to enter an alcohol treatment center in Tucson. The claim, the legally required precursor to a lawsuit, seeks $8 million for Gotbaum's husband, Noah, her three children and her estate. (CBS News -- US)

    READ: The company's press release  Oct 20, 2009
    The company's equity earnings include its share of operating results from unconsolidated investees including the California Newspapers Partnership, Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership, Tucson newspaper partnership and other online/new technology businesses including Classified Ventures. Equity earnings also included the company's equity share of results for CareerBuilder for the first two months of the third quarter of 2008, before the company acquired controlling interest and began... (USA Today -- Money)

    Bruins Travel To Tucson To Face Wildcats  Oct 20, 2009
    UCLA AT ARIZONA Kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Bruins look for first win in Tucson since 2003 ... The Wildcats own a 9-8 record in games played in Arizona and have won the last two played in Tucson ... On Nov. 3 in Tucson, the teams met in game nine of the 2007 season. (Uclabruins.com)

    ASU Women's Soccer Plays Washington to a 1-1 Tie  Oct 19, 2009
    The Sun Devils return to action on Friday (7 p.m.) when they travel to Tucson, Ariz. to face in-state rival Arizona. (Thesundevils.com)

    DONNA MAE “DEE DEE” HOOKWAY, 65, of Green Valley, passed away on Oct. 13, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson after a short illness.  Oct 18, 2009
    DONNA MAE DEE DEE HOOKWAY, 65, of Green Valley, passed away on Oct. 13, 2009, at St. Mary s Hospital in Tucson after a short illness. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    State now in race to home-grow, recruit new jobs  Oct 18, 2009
    For example, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Inc., two regional economic-development groups, in February launched a joint effort to woo California firms to Arizona, where taxes and regulations are less. Yuma and Flagstaff groups have since joined the project, known as Arizona Sun Corridor: Open for Business. (AZCentral -- News)

    Cal breaks out in rout of 00004000UCLA  Oct 18, 2009
    ARIZONA 43, STANFORD 38, at Tucson, Ariz. Nic Grigsby raced 57 yards for a touchdown with 2:57 to go, and Arizona rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Stanford. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Wineries Coming of Age in the Arizona Desert  Oct 15, 2009
    The 25-acre vineyard was one of three in Sonoita-Elgin, a rural area an hour's drive from Tucson, when Callaghan's parents started it in 1990 ... "Back then, there were a lot of small family-owned wineries. It wasn't a corporate liquor industry like it is now," said Mueller, who also practices psychiatry in Tucson. (Fox News)

    ASU Harriers Head to Indiana for NCAA Pre-Nationals  Oct 15, 2009
    40) two weeks after won the Dave Murray Invitational in Tucson (13:39 ... similar to the women, the men also won the Dave Murray Invitational in Tucson after taking second at the season-opening George Kyte Invitational in Flagstaff. (Thesundevils.com)

    On a mild day, Kenyans sweep AJC Peachtree  Oct 13, 2009
    The top U.S. finishers on the men's and women's sides were Abdi Abdirahman of Tucson, Ariz. who finished sixth (28:11), and New York's Ilsa Paulson, who finished 86th (33:09) overall and 13th in the women's field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Ghosts, goblins and more fall fun  Oct 13, 2009
    "Hunt" ghosts with in downtown Tucson or hear a ghoul read a spooky story at in Times Square (where kids get in free after 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in October). Encounter city ghosts on a in Seattle, Washington, or on a ghost tour in (was the real Jack the Ripper a Norfolk merchant. (CNN)

    N.L. Series Game 3 in Denver Snowed Out  Oct 11, 2009
    If this playoff were held in Tucson, this would never happen. by Forbus56 October 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT. (CBS News)

    Haunted houses rivaling Holloywood horror flicks  Oct 9, 2009
    Old Tucson Studios in Arizona transforms from a movie set for Westerns to the spooky town of Nightfall where a haunted mine and heckling gargoyles are certain to startle and delight in the desert ... OLD TUCSON STUDIOS: Tucson, Ariz. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Infrequent, shorter trips can keep spa costs down  Oct 9, 2009
    But men are also opting for stress relief treatments that are anti-aging, a 30 minute glycolic peel that makes skin visibly younger, for example, said Frank Westerbeke, president of Gadabout SalonSpas in Tucson, Ariz. The trend is toward multiple services at once, he said in an e-mail. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Sept. 18: Travel Briefs  Oct 9, 2009
    Also near Tucson, check out Madera Canyon, 40 minutes south off I-19, at the village of Summerhaven and atop Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalinas northeast of town. In the Chiricahua Mountains (70 miles north of Douglas, 36 miles southeast of Willcox and 120 miles east of Tucson), you ll find oak, ash, maple and aspen. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    First Place Stanford Travels to Corvallis to Face Oregon State  Oct 6, 2009
    Stanford will travel to Tucson next Saturday to face Arizona before returning to Stanford Stadium to host Arizona State on Oct. 24 in the annual Reuinion Homecoming Game. . (Gostanford.com)

    49 favorite Arizona getaways  Oct 6, 2009
    Dos Cabezas WineWorks, 3248 Arizona 82, Sonoita about 45 miles south of Tucson (165 miles from central Phoenix) ... In the event that the United States decided to launch a nuclear assault, there's a decent chance the missile would have been launched from a site in Sahuarita, a town just south of Tucson ... Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W. Duval Mind Road, Sahuarita, Exit 69 off Interstate 19, about 15 miles south of Tucson. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    No comments posted.  Oct 4, 2009
    In the second victory of the week, the Lady Tigers took down the Academy of Tucson 3-1 ... The Lady Tigers look to stay strong in the coming week as they host Green Fields on Thursday, at 5 p.m. and travel to Tucson to take on Tanque Verde on Friday. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)

    Genoveva Garduno  Oct 2, 2009
    She is survived by her daughters: Elsie and Nolina Garduno of Grants, Stella McKenzie and husband Bob of Tucson, Ariz. Ramona Chavez and husband Ricky of San Rafael, Triny Barajas and husband Jimmy of San Rafael, Patsy Garcia and husband Rodney of Bluewater Village; sons: Ramos Garduno and wife Sandra of Grants, Michael Garduno and wife Debra of Grants and Gilbert Garduno and wife Darlene of Denver, Colo. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    3 travel deals  Oct 2, 2009
    Deals: Grand Canyon, Tucson, Prescott Valley ... Deals: Grand Canyon, Tucson, Prescott Valley ... Tucson: $55 a night at Ramada Limited. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Local Halloween Haunts to Rival Hollywood  Oct 2, 2009
    Old Tucson Studios in Arizona transforms from a movie set for Westerns to the spooky town of Nightfall where a haunted mine and heckling gargoyles are certain to startle and delight in the desert. And there's a pair of haunted houses in Kansas City, Mo. (Fox News)

    Arizona's scariest haunted houses  Oct 2, 2009
    Old Tucson Studios sports a whole haunted village with live spooky characters, lethal libations and haunted activities within the town. Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Fire burns 2 homes in Mayer, threatens school  Oct 1, 2009
    10:15 AM MST on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. (AP) -- High winds Tuesday pushed a destructive wildfire toward a grade school in the Yavapai County community of Mayer. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Creep yourself out over Jerome's haunted past.  Oct 1, 2009
    Tombstone Ghost Tour, Tucson Ghost Tour ... Tucson tours are at 7 p.m. Fridays through Mondays. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Softball Announces 2010 Schedule  Oct 1, 2009
    Another trek west will take the Flames to Tucson for the Wildcat Invitational March 12-14. UIC will face a perennial power in host Arizona under the lights on the opening Friday of the tournament at 9:00 p.m. CST. Other teams include Creighton, St. John's and Northern Colorado. (Uicflames.com)

    LMU Closes Out Non-Conference Schedule  Oct 1, 2009
    This Week LMU (7-3-1) at Arizona (3-6-1) Friday, October 2 7:00 p.m. Murphey Field at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium Tucson, Ariz. Gametracker and live video available on ArizonaAthletics. (Lmulions.com)

    Local travelers travel by sea to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland and Holland  Sep 30, 2009
    Meals were delicious, and we had the good fortune to share our evening dinners with a well-traveled couple from Tucson, Catherine Dana and Ed Johnson. Ship-board entertainment all too frequently can be termed as good effort but just not memorable. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Travel + Leisure mag names best destination spas  Sep 30, 2009
    Maya Tulum Wellness Retreat Mexico was second, followed by Miraval, Arizona Resortn Tucson. Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas, took fifth place, followed by Rancho La Puerta Tecate in Mexico, Canyon Ranch in Tucson, the Golden Door in Escondido, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Through the Years  Sep 30, 2009
    1998 Cox purchases the cable operations in Tucson, Ariz. and Las Vegas, making it the largest cable operator in the Southwest. (Multichannel News)

    Airplanes, oxygen and the media  Sep 26, 2009
    Follow News & Politics. Editor: Updated: Today Topic. (Salon)

    Loss denies Dodgers playoff clincher  Sep 26, 2009
    In the process, the place was turned into an occupied territory, with downtown streets closed to traffic and every corner manned by armed National Guard or a co-op national police force recruited from Tucson to Miami to Milwaukee to Alabama. "It was unbelievable," second baseman Orlando Hudson said of the show of force. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)

    With three McDonald’s franchises in the area, Gael Sylvia Pullen and her husband, Mark, have a heavy stake in the economic health of Nogales. Photo by Mike Pelton | Cronkite News Service  Sep 25, 2009
    We don t have similar warnings for going out to eat in South Tucson, but Nogales is safer than South Tucson, statistically speaking. Before the summit reconvenes this fall, another committee will compile information about infrastructure needs and the impact of government policy to present to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Mission accomplished: 50 jobs in 50 states  Sep 24, 2009
    14 Border Patrol agent, Tucson. 15 Landscape architect, Albuquerque. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The AP  Sep 23, 2009
    Sign in to OregonLive. Don't have an account. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    September 22, 1906  Sep 23, 2009
    This Day in Arizona History. 02:42 AM MST on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. (FOX 11, AZ)

    El Morro: History written on stone  Sep 22, 2009
    Since 2006, the Center for Desert Archaeology in Tucson, Ariz. has used a laser to scan inscriptions, offering much more detail than photographs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    For the troops  Sep 22, 2009
    On top of those miles, he puts in more each week, sometimes cycling around Tucson or by riding to and from nearby places like Tombstone. On Oct. 4, though, he ll begin riding more than double his weekly routine as part of the seven-day Ride 2 Recovery: Golden State Challenge. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Close -- and inexpensive -- animal encounters  Sep 22, 2009
    See animals that were once indigenous to Colorado at Colorado Spring's , the only mountain zoo in the country, visit those who call the desert home at the in Tucson, or check out endangered California creatures (bald eagles, desert tortoises, California Condors, among them) at the new California Trails exhibit at the. Did you know black-footed ferrets are the most endangered animals in the country. (CNN)

    Road woes continue for Wildcats (16)  Sep 20, 2009
    If Arizona can snag a game or two away from Tucson, it can be in the mix for a solid bowl game. It s just vital for this team to not let this three-game road swing destroy its momentum. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    3 women pepper sprayed in downtown Tucson  Sep 20, 2009
    - Tucson police are looking into the assaults of three women who were pepper sprayed downtown ... Tucson police Sgt. Diana Lopez said police want people to be aware of their surroundings, travel in twos and make sure car doors are locked. (AZCentral -- News)

    3 indicted on charges of child sex tourism in LA  Sep 17, 2009
    09:44 AM MST on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An Arizona man and two men from California who were expelled from Cambodia have been formally indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of engaging in sex tourism with children abroad. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Sun Devil Cross Country Heads to Tucson on Friday  Sep 17, 2009
    TEMPE - The Arizona State University cross country team returns to action on Friday afternoon in Tucson as the Sun Devils will travel to the Dell Urich Golf Course for the Dave Murray Invitational ... In Tucson, the women will compete in a 5,000m run starting at 5 p.m. while the men will run at 5:45 p.m. in a 7,000m race ... REWIND: 2008 MURRAY INVITEThe Sun Devils swept the team titles at the Dave Murray Invitational on September 20, 2008, in Tucson as the women scored 28 points and the men 27... (Thesundevils.com)

    Golden aspens at Hart Prairie north of Flagstaff.  Sep 17, 2009
    In the vicinity of Tucson, check out Summerhaven, atop Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains northeast of town, and Madera Canyon, 40 minutes south off Interstate 19. In the Chiricahua Mountains southeast of Willcox, you'll find oak, ash, maple and aspen. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Volleyball Opens Defense Of C-USA Crown...  Sep 17, 2009
    Thursday's C-USA opener is the first of three road matches Tulane will play on the week as the Wave will take on host Arizona and New Mexico in the Arizona Invitational in Tucson, Ariz. on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. (Tulanegreenwave.com)

    Frontier sale to the west ends Tuesday  Sep 15, 2009
    $139: Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Tucson, Ariz. $159: Sacramento or San Jose, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    * Walking to school is no longer a simple walk in the park  Sep 15, 2009
    Recently, Amy Utzinger, a mother of four in Tucson, Arizona, let her daughter, age seven, walk down the block to play with a friend. Five houses. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Kickoff, TV Set For UA-OSU Game  Sep 15, 2009
    Both games were in Tucson. The Pac-10 opening game will be the fourth this season televised for the Wildcats. (Pac-10.org)

    Airline passengers changing to avoid fees  Sep 14, 2009
    24%Drop in the number of arrests of illegal immigrants in the Tucson sector this fiscal year. Sources: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Consul General of Mexico's Protection Department, Illegal Immigration Prevention and Apprehension Co-op Team, U.S. Border Patrol. (AZCentral -- News)

    A small school’s brief moment in the sun (22)  Sep 13, 2009
    When I first moved to Tucson (which isn t a huge metropolis by any stretch), I was blown away with all of the entertainment options. Not only does this town have high-level Div. 1 athletics, but it also has multiple movie theaters and more than one place to shop. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Arizona Knocks Off Northern Arizona, 34-17  Sep 13, 2009
    Grigsby opened the scoring with a 25-yard touchdown run five minutes into the game and went 30 yards for another score six minutes later. (AP) - ran for a career-high 207 yards and ripped off the second-longest run in school history, and Arizona tuned up for its trip to Iowa with a 34-17 victory over lower-division Northern Arizona on Saturday night. (Pac-10.org)

    Green Valley Vipers ‘storm’ Silver City  Sep 13, 2009
    The contest joined teams from the Southwest mostly Tucson, but also Las Cruces and El Paso, for the prestigious winner s trophy ... He lost, of course, and so we got revved up and burst from the dugout to bury the POW team from Tucson ... Snazzed out in their black shirts, white sleeves and red numerals, the serpents found some snap and slammed to victory over the tough D from Tucson, 19-16. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Holy Cross Hospital now has a new boss  Sep 12, 2009
    Carondelet Health Network named Fritz as president and CEO of its 25-bed acute-care Nogales hospital, and St. Marys Hospital in Tucson, where she served as interim CEO for the past three months ... She called me in January and asked if I could envision Tucson as a foreign country. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Museum for bluesman B.B. King has strong 1st year  Sep 12, 2009
    10:56 AM MST on Friday, September 11, 2009. By SHELIA BYRD / Associated Press Writer. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Plan a budget-friendly trip to Bisbee.  Sep 11, 2009
    Drinks include cold microbrews from Bisbee and Tucson ... Take Interstate 10 east past Tucson to Benson, then go south on Arizona 80 past Tombstone to Bisbee. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    What's happening: Local arts and events  Sep 10, 2009
    This fall, they will debut in Tucson on the Arizona Early Music Series ... Among the judges is Sharon Goldwasswer, fiddler for Tucson s Celtic band, Round the House, who will perform during the contest. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Introduction to Historical Markers ...  Sep 9, 2009
    There are around 30 Certified Local Governments, however, each qualified to create its own landmark system; for example, the cities of Phoenix, Tucson and Williams have such systems. Others places, like Winslow, take a more piecemeal approach. (Suite101.com)

    Arizona Earns Top-25 Ranking  Sep 8, 2009
    Following a weekend where it improved its record to 6-0 and won the Wildcat Classic presented by Marriott Tucson University Park, the Arizona volleyball team earned a ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association s top-25 weekly poll. UA, which came in at No. 25 in the rankings, swept both Nevada and Houston on Friday before topping Eastern Washington, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon. (Pac-10.org)

    Father Damien: Isle-born artist Maria Lee creates a collection that touches on Kalaupapa's tragic past  Sep 7, 2009
    Lee, an art teacher in Tucson, Ariz ... The collection, "Kalaupapa: Keep In, Keep Out," was exhibited at Pima Community College, where she works, and at the National Park Service conservation services headquarters in Tucson ... She is an artist and teacher at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Clues sought after crash kills passenger from Pearce  Sep 7, 2009
    The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating a single-vehicle rollover accident in southeast Tucson that killed a woman from Pearce. Passenger Linda-Lu Cohen, 61, was thrown from the vehicle and died on scene of the accident, the department reported. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    New spa treatments include something for everyone  Sep 5, 2009
    But men are also opting for stress relief treatments that are anti-aging, a 30 minute glycolic peel that makes skin visibly younger, for example, said Frank Westerbeke, president of Gadabout SalonSpas in Tucson ... Canyon Ranch in Tucson, has an energy healing menu that includes Acutonics a sound healing treatment and a Chinese Herbal consultation, in which a specialist in Chinese medicine recommends herbs to treat ailments, including PMS, migraines, asthma and arthritis. (USA Today -- Travel)

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