Community News · Tucson, AZ
AZPM Weekly Roundup: TUSD Closures, Costco Holdup, Chiricahua Becomes National Park
Tucson Unified School District began announcing recommendations for school closures and consolidations, including elementary schools and one middle school. Pima County's planned land sale to Costco was brought before the Board of Supervisors after the parcel was identified as containing archaeological artifacts dating back 3,000 years with cultural significance to several Tribal Nations, triggering the county's new Tribal Consultation policy. Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox was redesignated as Chiricahua National Park following legislation introduced three times by Rep. Juan Ciscomani. Campaign finance disclosures showed JoAnna Mendoza outpacing Ciscomani in fundraising for the CD6 race. Community items include a Congress Street vehicle closure on Oct. 31, a Tucson Youth Climate Action Fund application deadline extended to Oct. 30, and an AZPM sweater drive through Nov. 13.