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Tucson Trap & Skeet brings Olympic-qualifying event to Pima County March 24-31

See top-quality fields and facilities open to the public for shooting sports   Tucson Trap & Skeet Club will host more than 250 elite shooters from 43 countries this month who are attempting to...

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Pima County will present The Loop at ASLA national meeting

The Loop, Pima County’s 55-mile multi-use path, will be featured at the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Annual Expo Meeting to be held September 28-October 1, at the Phoenix Convention...

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Pima County seeks win-win for business, environment

Public comment soon will be sought on Pima County’s application for a federal permit that will help ensure the development community and other property owners don’t run into long construction delays...

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Get the 10th anniversary Tucson Attractions Passport to save on the best...

Whether you’re planning to visit the Tucson area or you’re lucky enough to live here, the just-released 10th Anniversary Tucson Attractions Passport is your money-saving guide to the best things to see...

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Pima County, FC Tucson gearing up for 2013 Desert Diamond Cup

Pima County Supervisor Richard Elías joined FC Tucson soccer club partners Thursday, Oct. 11, to announce the Major League Soccer teams participating in the 2013 Desert Diamond Cup and Pima County’s...

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Pima County releases new Economic Development Action Plan

Creating an aerospace and defense park and ensuring the future strength of Raytheon Missile Systems and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are the centerpieces of an economic blueprint released this week to...

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Construction begins on new indoor sports center for youth and adults

A new indoor sports center on the Northwest Side could have sweeping importance to thousands of kids in the coming generations who will have greater access to sports activities, said Hall of Fame Coach...

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Birds of many feathers descend upon Pima County riparian project

Birders: Now’s a good time to do some urban birding at one of Pima County’s environmental restoration projects. Fall migration hasn’t yet wound down and it’s a common sight to see great egrets and...

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Kino Stadium to host Tucson’s first international soccer match on Jan. 26

Canada and Denmark will play the first international soccer “friendly” match in Tucson at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium on Jan. 26. The match was announced today by managing members of FC Tucson,...

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Pima County wins Common Ground Award for The Loop

Bicyclists use The Loop to reach many destinations in Pima County. The Metropolitan Pima Alliance presented Pima County a Common Ground Award for The Loop and Share Use Path Extension and Underpass at...

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Plaques to commemorate historic Pima County sites

To celebrate the 2012 Arizona Centennial and important places in Pima County that helped shape our state’s history, the Pima County Office of Sustainability and Conservation has prepared bronze plaques...

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Pima County Administrator highlights need for tourism investment

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry told members of the local hospitality industry on Thursday that re-energizing tourism must be one of the key pillars in stimulating the regional economy. “We...

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Horse racing begins Saturday, Jan. 19, at Pima County’s Rillito Race Track

Experience the excitement of horses thundering to the finish line at the track where organized Quarter Horse racing was born. Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing begins Saturday, Jan. 19, at Rillito...

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New Loop signs show distance and direction

A bicyclist rides past a new sign on the Loop along the Rillito River at Camino de la Tierra. Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation staff are installing 124 new signs on the Rillito River...

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More than 1,000 join ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey, pro cyclist Tom...

Slide 1 of 4.More than 1,000 kids and adults turned out for Ride On, Tucson! on Sunday, Jan. 20.Source: Pima County Communications OfficeSlide 2 of 4.Actor Patrick Dempsey and pro cyclist Tom Danielson...

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Pima County, FC Tucson unveil plans for soccer stadium, sixth soccer field at...

Pima County and FC Tucson unveiled plans today for a 2,000-seat soccer stadium and a sixth soccer field at Kino Sports Complex north of East Ajo Way. “We’re creating an asset not just for people to...

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Major League Soccer starts Tuesday, followed by gem shows, at Kino Sports...

Head out to Kino Sports Complex for Major League Soccer and the bling of the annual bead, gem and mineral, and rock shows. The Desert Friendlies presented by FC Tucson start Tuesday, Jan. 29, at North...

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Old Tucson and Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation host 23rd...

Thousands of fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders from Tucson and Pima County school districts visited Old Tucson on Ted Walker Youth Day in 2012.

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Spring construction widens and extends The Loop

A runner goes along The Loop near Speedway Blvd along the Santa Cruz River. Spring is a busy time for Loop construction. On the Santa Cruz portion of The Loop, workers are widening the path between Ina...

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Pima County supports planning effort for geotourism center

A new geotourism center celebrating Southern Arizona’s rich heritage, unique culture and striking environment could be a natural draw for tourists looking to experience a sense of place. The Pima...

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