Mexico fishermen scoff at governor's suggestion to switch to taxi driving
The suggestion comes as fishermen in the Sea of Cortez struggle with increasing restrictions meant to protect a highly endangered porpoise.
News roundup: High daily case count due to new reporting methods, apartments near UA to close pools, gyms
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 17.
Sonora among hardest hit by excess deaths during COVID-19 outbreak in Mexico
Sonora saw the fourth highest jump in excess deaths among the states analyzed.
More businesses to open in Sonoran capital as COVID-19 measures further relax
Businesses allowed to reopen will need to respect reduced occupancy rules.
Rocky Point expects surge of holiday visitors despite border travel restrictions
Tourism is not considered essential travel, but the town's mayor says it's essential for the Sonoran beach destination's economy.
Coronavirus risk lessens in Sonora, Mexican officials say
The Mexican state to Arizona's south has entered a "medium" phase of risk.
Despite travel restrictions, Rocky Point welcoming Arizonans
The popular tourism destination reopened its beaches in August.
New top diplomat at the Mexican Consulate in Tucson
His priorities in his new role and how the pandemic has impacted services the consulate provides.
Indigenous activists protest wall contractor in Coolidge
Demonstrators gathered at Stinger Bridge & Iron to decry border wall construction across ancestral Indigenous border land.
Sonora training dogs to detect coronavirus cases
Nine dogs are in training to sniff out cases of coronavirus at Sonoran hospitals and clinics.
News roundup: No new coronavirus deaths reported in state, Pima County cases stabilize
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 17.
Arizona representatives raise concerns about potential Mexican produce measures
In a letter, the politicians say certain provisions could harm the produce import industry of critical importance to Nogales, Arizona.
Sonoran capital Hermosillo further loosens COVID-19 restrictions
The city is lifting a curfew on vehicle travel and allowing many nonessential businesses to reopen at reduced capacity.
Sonora eases path for bacanora producers to sell products locally
A change allows authorized Bacanora producers to sell in shops for regional products without first having to obtain an expensive license.
LGBTQ groups pressure Sonoran congress on marriage equality
An advocate says barriers to marriage make same-sex couples even more vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.
