Sept. 13 PCFYI: A longer Loop, alleviating ozone and targeting tobacco

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Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 — Vol. 9, No. 17

The Loop extension

Fans of Pima County’s most beloved recreational trail rejoice: Your favorite place to walk, run or ride just got even better. A new section of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop officially opens to the public Saturday, Sept. 14. 

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Tracking an invisible hazard: Inside Pima County's ozone reports

Ozone monitoring station

Mention ozone to most people, and they’ll immediately think of the ozone layer, the famous shield of gas that surrounds the Earth. Here's how the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality works to monitor ozone at the ground level – and why it matters.

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State, County partnership targets tobacco to combat Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's memory kit

Brain health and age are often at the forefront of conversations on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). But the Pima County Health Department and Arizona Department of Health Services are teaming up to highlight a leading risk factor that’s less widely known: tobacco. 

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Green Geek takes on computers, light bulbs and pizza boxes

Green Geek with a native bird

Will that old computer monitor fit in your trash bin? Is every greasy pizza box destined for the landfill? What’s the safest way to dispose of a light bulb once it burns out? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!

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Arizona Border Counties Coalition honors outgoing members

Ann English and Bruce Brackner

The Arizona Border Counties Coalition (ABCC) recently recognized two of its long-term members who will be leaving the coalition at the end of the year. Learn more about what these members accomplished as part of ABCC.

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Ready, set, VOTE!

Mail-in ballot

Pima County residents have until Oct. 7 to register for the Nov. 5 general election. Early ballots will begin to be mailed on Oct. 9, and you can request a ballot by mail through Oct. 25. Find registration information, an election calendar and much more at the Pima County Recorder’s Office site. 

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Get your Loop gear, info at upcoming El Tour event

The new Loop Jersey and the artist

The world-famous El Tour de Tucson season kicks off soon, and the Pima County Department of Attractions & Tourism is primed to get cyclists acquainted with the Chuck Huckelberry Loop before the main event. 

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Check out this evening's Desert Streams live show

Desert Streams graphic

The Pima County Public Library is kicking off its second round of submissions to Desert Streams, its local music collection, with a live event featuring four artists from the collection, this evening at 7 p.m. 

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