Did you know? The BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.) selected Tucson as one of The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025. Get ready to host an influx of Tucson-bound Brits this year! See full article here: https://t.co/Elhnk8ICLJ Tucson is #7.
Focus is on Tucson's food culture, it's history, and current status:
"Tucson has a lot to celebrate in 2025. This year marks the 10th anniversary of when it became the first city in the US to receive a Unesco City of Gastronomy distinction, as well as the 250th anniversary of the city's founding. Originally part of Mexico, the area now called Tucson will celebrate its unique multi-national history, as well as the deep-rooted Native American cultures that make it special, with a free event on 23 August featuring traditional Mexican music and dancing held at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson. Visitors throughout the year can explore Tucson's miles of desert hiking trails and historic buildings – like the 250-year-old San Xavier del Bac, the so-called "White Dove of the Desert". Preservation like this points to why the city is set to receive a Sustainability Index Award from the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS) this year.
But while the building's history is impressive, the nearby gardens reveal an even richer history: they are the oldest continuously cultivated soil in the US. Four thousand years ago, the Tohono O'odham's ancestors farmed squashes, beans and corn on this land. After mixing and melding with Mexican and other Indigenous flavours over the centuries, many of these ancient herbs and crops are still staples in kitchens across the city. Diners can immerse themselves in the city's unique food scene at one of its city-of-gastronomy-certified restaurants or Heirloom Farmers Markets, which regularly feature unique local ingredients such as chiltepin chilis, edible cacti called nopales and prickly pear. – Lynn Brown"
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Arizona's peak snake season continues throughout this month and next! Make sure you know how to avoid snake bites, what to do if bitten, and when NWFD responds.
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Looks like the extreme heat won’t be over anytime soon. 🫠 Remember, if your vehicle breaks down or you experience an emergency on the highway in this heat, call 911 for help. Troopers, roadside motorist assistants & dispatchers are ready to help & working hard to keep you safe!
🔥WILDFIRE NEAR HEREFORD🔥 Evacuations are underway and SR 92 is closed between Hereford Rd. and Coronado Memorial Rd.
Find the latest updates https://t.co/711y5pYgnj
Oak Wildfire
Rd closure in both directions on HWY 83.
Rd closed on SR-83 Northbound near Santa Rita Rd (MP 34). Rd closed on SR-83 Southbound near E Sahuarita Rd (MP 53).
~400 acres
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Winds are pushing the fire north and east
ADOT closure
https://t.co/BySCEtlk9O
#OakFire is highly visible from Green Valley. The @CoronadoNF is aggressively working to contain the fire which is located off Highway 83 north of Sonoita. No threat to Green Valley or Sahuarita is present.
Happening Now: the #OakFire is burning near Sonoita and is currently at 300+ acres according to Southwest Coordination Center.
Highway 83 South is blocked off at Sahuarita Road in Vail. @KOLDNews
‼️Multiple Agencies are responding to a large fire near HWY 83 off of milepost 42‼️
Highway 83 is CLOSED at Sahuarita Road towards Sonoita.
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