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Tucson Pride’s slow death and the void it left

6Mar

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arizona News, Culture

Tucson Pride’s slow death and the void it left

By Quinn Smalley A fairground full of excited Tucson Pride festival goers in 2023. Photo taken from Gay Tucson’s website. Since 1977, Tucson has hosted its own annual Pride event, but in the wake of recent scandals, dwindling attendance and the challenging logistics of organizing such an event, Tucson Pride is officially cancelled. Originally, Tucson Pride was scheduled for Nov. 22, 2025, but was unceremoniously pushed back to Feb. 21, 2026, citing scheduling conflicts with Tour De Tucson, high outdoor temperatures and difficulty securing parade permits as the reason for the delay. Fast forward to Jan. 21, 2026, the Tucson Pride website changed, instead of information about their upcoming events, there’s notice of closure: “After thoughtful discussion and ca...

Rodeo 101: This ain’t my first rodeo, but if it’s yours, here are some things to know

27Feb

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arizona News, Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events

Rodeo 101: This ain’t my first rodeo, but if it’s yours, here are some things to know

By Natalia Serrano A "bucking bronco" at the Tucson Rodeo. Photo by Justin Doherty. La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros, otherwise known as the Tucson Rodeo, turns 101 this year. The rodeo began in 1925 during the prohibition era, and serves as a Tucson timestamp. The rodeo is a celebrated event in town, with Tucson schools having Thursday and Friday off before the finals. The event is considered one of the top 25 rodeo events in the country. The event is so large that it has brought in $17 million to the Tucson economy in recent years. Now, if you are planning to attend the main rodeo events at the rodeo fairgrounds, it's important to know a couple of things. For starters, official parking is cash only and is right next to the grounds. There is parking at some surrounding busine...

Guinea Pig Heist Leads to Allegations of Abuse, Corporate Infighting

12Dec

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arizona News, Features, Uncategorized

Guinea Pig Heist Leads to Allegations of Abuse, Corporate Infighting

By Rory Archer An image of many of the guinea pigs at Lidtke Small Animal Foundation, taken from @lsafguineapigs on Instagram. TUCSON, ARIZ. — In the early morning of Sept. 23rd, two teenage girls were recorded smiling and covering a camera on the Lidtke Small Animal Foundation (LSAF) property in Marana. When employees came in for their shift later that morning, they found that 25 of their 26 guinea pigs were missing, and racial slurs were written on their whiteboards. By the following Saturday, 24 of the 25 guinea pigs were recovered safely, one of the guinea pigs having passed away in the meantime. One of the teen’s mothers, 47-year-old Heather Jenson, was identified as a third suspect in the theft and was known to the sanctuary. LSAF was in the process of rel...

When in Need: AZ Food Resources Available During Nutrition Assistance Suspension

7Nov

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arizona News, Pima News

When in Need: AZ Food Resources Available During Nutrition Assistance Suspension

By Quinn Smalley Photo from Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona When you go to the Arizona Department of Economic Security website, you’re greeted with an important message: “USDA has suspended November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The United States Department of Agriculture suspended the issuance of November 2025 SNAP benefits. This program is referred to as Nutrition Assistance (NA) in Arizona. Approved participants of the NA program will be unable to collect November benefits until federal funding is released to states.” As the government approaches an entire calendar month of being closed — and Tucson continues to be denied representation by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. — many Arizonans will be denied SNAP benefits, including food s...

7Nov

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arizona News, News

Oak Flats Spiritual Site Under Threat

By Joseph Cunningham Photo by Cheryl Evans/The Republic Sixty miles west outside of Phoenix is a place called Oak Flats. Oak Flats has been the subject of legal battles for close to 10 years now. In 2013, two of the largest mining companies in the world came together to create a mining operation in Arizona. These companies were BHP and RioTinto, forming the project Resolution Copper, with the goal to acquire 2,422 acres of land within Oak Flats. However, there are several problems with this plan, one such being that the land is a holy site for the native Apache Tribe, and should be protected under religious freedoms. A lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Apache Stronghold which claimed the land was protected by a treaty from 1852, the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restor...

This Week’s Past Flood Warnings for Tucson

14Oct

By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments

Arizona News, News, Top Stories

This Week’s Past Flood Warnings for Tucson

By Joseph Cunningham Photo from Google Weather Across Arizona this week flood warnings were issued, as long rains were expected to bring 1-3 inches of rain. Tropical moisture continued to increase as Hurricane Priscilla moved closer to Mexico’s west coast. High chances of rain ranging from 50-70% were expected all weekend. While most Tucsonans welcome the rain, they also must be properly prepared. The city and county offered free sandbags at stations around the area. In Tucson sand bags were available at the east Parking Lot of Hi-Corbett Field, 700 S. Randolph Way. The expectation of rain caused the cancellation of events all across the city, such as Phocus Law Steve Paulauskis Memorial Race, at Tucson Dragway on Oct. 11. The AFL (Arizona Fall League) has also cancelled th...

Car Enthusiasts Gather at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction

15Nov

By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments

Arizona News, Culture, Events, Features, Top Stories

Car Enthusiasts Gather at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction

By Nicole Camacho Highlights from the Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction The Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Auction took place from Oct. 17-19 in Scottsdale, Ariz. This location is known for its car culture and beautiful surroundings. The auction was held at the WestWorld of Scottsdale, where there were also food vendors and merchandise stands. The auction is well-known for focusing on collector cars. Established in 1971, it’s become famous for being exciting and eventful. At these events, you can find all kinds of cars, from classic models to modern supercars. The auctions attract car lovers, collectors and investors from all over, creating a lively atmosphere full of passion for automobiles. Many participants were from Arizona and surrounding states, but there wer...

Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson

4Nov

By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments

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Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson

By Emmanuel Rodriguez Vice President Candidate Tim Walz Holds Rally at Tucson High Magnet School in Tucson, Ariz on Nov. 1, 2024 On November 1, Governor of Minnesota and Democratic Vice-President Candidate Tim Walz held a rally at Tucson High Magnet School in a last-minute effort to rally the vote from Tucson voters. The rally, just three days before Election Day, hosted a small yet attentive crowd eager to hear from Tim Walz and other leaders such as Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose, Ariz. Democratic Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Senator Mark Kelly, Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra. Jose encouraged attendees to “walk and talk and knock all the time” and told people to “enc...

Vice President Harris Holds Rally in Phoenix

4Nov

By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments

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Vice President Harris Holds Rally in Phoenix

By Emmanuel Rodriguez Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at rally in Phoenix, Arizona on October 31, 2024 Just days before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Phoenix, Arizona's Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Oct. 31 to get out the vote from Maricopa County voters. The rally also had special guests, including Los Tigres Del Norte, a Mexican regional music band. Her list of guests and speakers also included Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Mayor of Phoenix Kim Gallego, Ariz. Governor Katie Hobbs, Senator Mark Kelly, Former Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Senate Candidate Ruben Gallego. Romero emphasized the importance of making a plan to vote and made heavy appeals to Hispanic voters. She criticized former President Donald Trump’s remarks about immigrants,...

Obama Holds Rally in Tucson to Campaign for Harris-Walz

1Nov

By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments

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Obama Holds Rally in Tucson to Campaign for Harris-Walz

By Emmanuel Rodriguez Senatorial candidate Ruben Gallego and former President Barack Obama visit The University of Arizona on October 18 in Tucson, Arizona Former President Obama rallied Arizona voters on Friday, Oct. 18 at The University of Arizona. Crowds gathered to listen to the 44th president and hear his support for the Harris-Walz ticket and his heavy criticism of former President Donald Trump. The event featured speeches and remarks from notable Arizona leaders like Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ariz. Democratic Party Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano, Congressional candidate Kirsten Engel, Senator Mark Kelly, Former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, Governor Katie Hobbs and Senatorial candidate Ruben Gallego. Voters at the r...