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Not long after celebrating its first anniversary, Pima County’s newest department is getting ready for another watershed moment: the creation of its own advisory board.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Aug. 5, 2025, to approve the establishment of an official advisory board for Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources. The department’s goal is to appoint members during September and hold the first meeting in October.
The Pima County Elections Department will open 59 vote centers on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, for the Special General Election to fill the U.S. Congressional District 7 seat left vacant by the death of Raúl Grijalva. Here's what you need to know — the key deadlines to remember and who the election is open to.
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Green Geek considers milk cartons, nail polish and cereal box liners
Should you flatten a milk carton before tossing it in your blue bin? Could an old bottle of nail polish turn out to be hazardous to your health? Are those plastic liners that come in cereal boxes destined for the landfill? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!
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Now’s the time to check out
this Tucson gem
Don’t miss the UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum's 2nd annual End of Summer Celebration. Through Aug. 16, everyone gets in for $5 per person no matter what age. (Children 3 and under will still be free.)
The museum, located within the Pima County Historic Courthouse, 115 N. Church Ave., is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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PACC offers free spay/neuter, vaccines and microchips at Aug. 9 event
Attention pet owners! If your pet needs to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, or microchipped, Pima Animal Care Center’s mobile medical unit, Karen’s Karing Van, will be at Bullfrog Spas, 5919 E. Broadway Boulevard, to provide free services on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Vaccines provided will be FVRCP and rabies for cats and DHPP and rabies for dogs. Cats should be in carriers and dogs should be on leashes.
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Due to recent monsoon activity, higher humidity, and improved fire conditions, Pima County officially lifted Stage II fire restrictions in unincorporated areas of the County earlier this week. However, wildfires can still be a threat. Be prepared for any future emergencies in your area by signing up for MyAlerts, the County's emergency notification system!
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